What do I need to know about ship selection?
In order to ensure equal distribution of Option and SWO Officers across the Fleet, Midshipmen and Officer Candidates selecting their first ship will select from the ship lists that match their prospective communities. Engineering Duty Option Officers will choose from the EDO Option Ship List; all other Option Officers will choose from the IWC Option Ship List. Conventional and Nuke SWOs will choose from the main SWO Ship List.
Spring 2018 NROTC Ship Selection was held in February 2018.
You can watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=pers-41
Winter 2018 NROTC Ship Selection will be held in November 2018. The event will use a live video chat option via Google Hangouts (in addition to the traditional phone call option) where Midshipmen and Officer Candidates will have the option to select their ships via video chat with the Detailers!
Ship List: http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/Pages/Spring-2018-ROTC-Ship-Selection.aspx
NROTC Spring 2018 Ship List
NROTC Spring 2018 Ship List
NROTC Spring 2018 EDO Ship List
NROTC Spring 2018 IWC Ship List
What homeports are available for First Tour Division Officers?
United States |
| Everett, WA |
DDG |
| Little Creek, VA, Norfolk, VA |
CG, DDG, LHD, LPD, LSD |
| Mayport, FL |
CG, DDG, LHD, LPD, LSD |
| Pearl Harbor, HI |
CG, DDG |
| San Diego, CA |
CG, DDG, LHA/LHD, LPD, LSD |
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Forward Deployed |
| Rota, Spain |
DDG |
| Sasebo, Japan |
LHD, LPD, LSD |
| Yokosuka, Japan |
CG, DDG, LCC |
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Where can I find information about the different homeports?
For Naval Base/Station information, try the following website:
www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/bases/navbases.html
What different types of ships are available to First Tour Division Officers?
| CG |
Guided Missile Cruiser |
| DDG |
Guided Missile Destroyer |
| LHA/LHD |
Amphibious Assault Ship |
| LPD |
Amphibious Transport Dock |
| LSD |
Dock Landing Ship |
| LCC |
Amphibious Command Ship |
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Visit the Naval Vessel Registrar Homepage for a complete listing of all active duty US Navy ships.
When/How do I contact my ship?
To formally introduce yourself to your new Chain of Command you will need to send the Commanding Officer (CO) a letter. Your USNA/NROTC instructors should be able to provide you a template for what to include in the letter, what the format must be and when/how to send your letter to the CO.
In addition, you should contact the Executive Officer (XO) once you receive your orders in order to schedule your report date and receive your ship sponsor's contact information. Your ship sponsor should be able to answer any questions you have prior to your arrival (i.e. where to live, where the ship is, how to get on the base, etc.).
All XO's can be reached via email at xo@{hullnumber}.navy.mil. [For example, XO@ddg60.navy.mil.]
Base information:
Bremerton, WA: (360) 396-6111
Everett, WA: (425) 304-3000
Hampton Roads, VA: (757) 444-0000
Manama, Bahrain: 011-973-1785-4000
Mayport, FL: (904) 270-5011
Pearl Harbor, HI: (808) 449-7110
Rota, Spain: 011-34-956-82-3232
San Diego, CA: (619) 556-1011
Sasebo Fleet Activities: 011-81-468-21-1911
Yokosuka Fleet Activities: 011-81-468-21-1911
What should I have before checking aboard my ship?
Before walking up the brow, you should have the following documents with you:
-An official copy of your orders
-Medical/Dental records
Keep in mind that you will need to report in Summer Whites/Service Dress Blues. You should also communicate with the XO and your sponsor to report during normal working hours. If you are checking aboard while on deployment, communicate with your sponsor to determine what you should bring in your sea bag.
PROSPECTIVE DIVOS Visit our DIVO website for more information.
**MAKE SURE THAT YOU EMAIL YOUR DETAILER ONCE YOU CHECK ABOARD**