Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Advanced standing: College program midshipman in his/her junior or
Senior year that is receiving a stipend and has agreed to serve on active duty in the Navy or Marine Corps
College program: Midshipman who is voluntarily participating in the NROTC program without scholarship benefits
CORTRAMID: Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen: Summer Training for rising sophomores at Norfolk or San Diego
First class: Fourth year midshipman (usually a senior)
Fourth class: First year midshipman (usually a freshman)
LOA: Leave of Absence
Midshipman: Student participating in the NROTC program
Navy option: Midshipman who will be commissioned as a Naval Officer following graduation
Nurse option: Midshipman pursuing a degree in nursing, who agrees to be commissioned as an officer in the Nurse Corps
Marine option: Midshipman selected for commissioning as an officer in the Marine Corps following graduation
Pass in Review: Annual formal parade of all ROTC participants for presentation to university officials
PFA: Physical Fitness Assessment
PRB: Performance Review Board
Scholarship student: Midshipman whose tuition is being paid for by the NROTC program
Second class: Third year midshipman (usually a junior)
Semper Fidelis Society: Association of all Marine Options and any
other willing midshipman
Third class: Second year midshipman (usually a sophomore)