MCO P1100.73B.pdf - Marine Corps

13. Administration of the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test. The
Marine-option scholarship program requires all finalists to take the
Marine Corps physical fitness test, supervised either by the NROTC
processing station or the student’s high school physical education
instructor. Failure of any of the events does not disqualify a
finalist for consideration. The failure will, however, aid the
scholarship selection board in determining the individual’s ability to
handle the physical rigors of the NROTC Program. This is especially
true in cases where little or no active participation in athletics is
indicated.
a. Figures 3-5 and 3-6 are physical testing approval forms for
completion by the applicant’s parent and physician prior to administration
of the Marine Corps PFT. Include the completed forms in the
finalist’s application and forward it to the CMC (MRRO-6).
b. Results of the PFT will be indicated on the photograph page as
shown in figure 3-7. This page should also include the applicant’s
height and weight and an indication as to whether or not corrective
lenses are used.
14. Marine-Option Interview and Counseling Guide. The scholarship
interview provides the scholarship selection board with a Marineoriented
analysis, by two Marine officers, of each finalist to be
considered for selection.
a. Due to the number of finalists to be considered, the requirement
for definitive, comprehensive interviews is very important. The
scholarship selection board is not aided in its evaluation of a
finalist by noncommittal or favorable reports on marginal or unfit
applicants. Comments on an applicant’s manner appearance, potential
and attitude, among the other attributes are extremely helpful.
b. Figure 3-9 represents various interview techniques and procedures.
While some of the guidelines are fairly basic, remember the
scholarship selection board is limited in its analysis by what the
interviewer reports. In addition, this guide is intended to be exactly
that, a guide. The interviewer should not feel constrained, from
expanding on topics or using their own procedures.
c. We suggest NROTC processing stations consider using MOI’s from
local NROTC units where practical to aid in conducting the interviews,
and to provide analysis from a more knowledgeable viewpoint with regard
to NROTC Marine-option midshipman.
d. We require a third interview for any finalist whose initial two
interviews indicate a disparity of 3 or more on the rating of officer
potential (1/4, 1/5, or 2/5).
15. Selling the NROTC Scholarship Program. The target group for the
NROTC Scholarship Program is a select group of high school students.
Applications are desired from well-rounded high school seniors with
superior grades and high college board test scores, who have participated
in various extracurricular activities, and are inclined toward a
military career. Being able to "sell" sufficient numbers of these
students possessing these qualities on the advantages of the scholarship
program is dependent upon being familiar with the mechanics of the
scholarship program and its benefits. The advantages of a knowledgeable
spokesperson presenting the program to an individual or group,
with ready answers and explanations are better for maintaining
applicant interest than the impersonal direct mail campaign.
a. Figure 3-11 contains information which should be of assistance
in presenting the scholarship program to that select group of students.
b. Figure 3-10 is a list of NROTC college codes for inclusion in
the finalist application. We suggest liaison be made with the MOI of
nearby NROTC units for information and further assistance on the NROTC
Program.
16. Presentation of Marine-Option NROTC Scholarship Awards. To
recognize the achievement of the young men and women selected to
receive Marine-option NROTC Scholarships, we forward presentation
folders containing certificates of recognition (signed by the CMC) to
appropriate districts for presentation to the selectees.
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