DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 1530.8B
N13
24 Mar 2023
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1530.8B
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: MIDSHIPMAN SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAM
Ref: (a) NSTC M–1533.5D
(b) MCRCO 1100.2A
(c) NSTC M–1533.6A
(d) NAVEDTRA 37302K
(e) SECNAVINST 1530.2A
Encl: (1) General Instructions
1. Purpose. To issue general guidelines and information on the Midshipman Summer Training
Program in the United States Naval Academy (USNA) and Naval Reserve Officers Training
Corps (NROTC). This instruction has been updated with the addition of New Student
Indoctrination. This is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 1530.8A.
3. Scope and Applicability. This instruction applies to Naval Service Training Command
(NSTC), USNA, the numbered Fleets and all ships and commands hosting midshipmen.
4. Background. Each year, Navy and Marine Corps training programs provide superb and
necessary training for midshipmen. References (a) through (e) provide guidance and procedures
and assign responsibility for administration of midshipmen summer training.
5. Discussion. The objectives of midshipmen summer training are to further the professional
development of midshipmen, familiarize them with operational naval forces, reinforce their
academic year programs, instill a sense of pride and further motivate them toward future careers
in the Navy or Marine Corps.
6. Action. Cognizant commanders and NROTC commanding officers (CO) should implement
the general instructions in enclosure (1), with NROTC COs following guidance in reference (a).
The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations notice (OPNAVNOTE) 1530 should be produced
annually and will provide dates and additional guidance for implementing the Midshipman
Summer Training Program.
