For Midshipmen
Inform, influence, assess, select, and equip — resources for your path to a Marine Corps commission.
Start here
New to the Marine option? Work through these in order — each page builds on the last.
- Prospective MarinesOverview of the Marine option, selection, and what to expect.
- Summer TrainingLeatherneck, MAGTF, PROTRAMID, and other summer programs.
- Detachment LeadershipSenior Marine and Chief of Staff — public points of contact.
Company mentor assignments and the full Marine directory are on the USNA intranet (Marine Detachment section). Ask your company Marine mentor in Bancroft Hall if you are unsure who that is.
Roles in the Marine Corps
After commissioning, every Marine officer serves in a primary occupational field. Explore the three broad categories below — detailed content lives on each page, not repeated here.
- Ground CombatInfantry, armor, artillery, and combat engineering.
- Aviation CombatPilots and aircrew who support operations from the air.
- Combat SupportLogistics, communications, intelligence, and enablers.
- Marine CyberCyber operations and information warfare opportunities. Page coming in a future update.
Why Marines?
The Marine Corps offers leadership at every level, physical and intellectual challenge, and the opportunity to serve at the tip of the spear. As a Marine officer from the Naval Academy, you join a community that values honor, courage, commitment, and the willingness to lead Marines in the most demanding environments.
For general information about the Marine Corps beyond USNA, visit marines.mil.
