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NSI is designed to provide the foundational knowledge required of all commissioned officers in the United States Navy. Over the six-week course, candidates will receive instruction in the following areas:
Officer Candidates may be required to recite the following:
(See the Memorization "tabbed" section on this page for more details.)
The Navy prioritizes physical fitness as much as mental acuity. Physical training at OTCN aims to develop stamina, endurance, and overall conditioning. Training begins immediately upon arrival, and candidates must meet Navy Body Composition Standards as follows:
Officer Candidates must maintain these standards per OPNAVINST 6110.1(series). The Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) includes:
For detailed information, please refer to the following:
All NSI candidates are encouraged to review the student regulations and program information included in OTCNINST 1530.7C.