Marine Selection
One quarter of each graduating class of Midshipmen will commission into the Marine Corps. By their appointment, acceptance, and demonstrated performance at the Naval Academy, Midshipmen have displayed the potential and propensity to serve as commissioned officers, and therefore, in accordance with Marine Corps Recruiting Command's Marine Officer Commissioning Policy for Service Academies, they are authorized to commission directly into the Marine Corps. There is no requirement for USNA Midshipmen to complete Officer Candidates School (OCS) but to ensure the Naval Academy continues to matriculate high quality officers who perform well at The Basic School (TBS), all Midshipmen must attend Leatherneck summer training.
If you are a Midshipman and interested in learning more about the Marine Corps you can start by visiting the Marine Corps Recruiting Website and reaching out to connect with your Company's Marine Mentor.
To be considered for selection for commissioning into the Marine Corps you must be medically qualified, physically qualified (PFT/CFT/Obstacle Course/Endurance Course) and complete Leatherneck before your 1/C year. Your Marine Mentor, or any Marine on the yard can help you prepare for Leatherneck, and answer any questions you have about the challenge of becoming a U.S. Marine.
Marine Corps candidates are evaluated on proven performance while at the Naval Academy to include:
- Leatherneck/MAGTF evaluation
- Company mentor recommendation
- Leadership potential demonstrated during Leatherneck/MAGTF, AcYear or Plebe Summer billet, or varsity sport
- USMC physical evaluations: Physical Fitness Test, Combat Fitness Test, Obstacle Course, Endurance Course, Height/Weight standards)
- Academic QPR
- Military QPR
- Conduct standards
- Honor standards
Additionally, midshipmen are expected to demonstrate a strong desire and commitment to becoming a Marine Officer. Company USMC mentors will evaluate based on participation in Leatherneck/MAGTF and other USMC events including interaction with company mentor.
Visit the USMC Summer Training tab to learn more about Leatherneck.
Visit the USMC Summer Training to learn more about MAGTF.
