KOA O KE KAI - WARRIORS FROM THE SEA
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About Us
Founded in 2021, the Koa O Ke Kai Battalion is proud to claim the title of the nation’s newest Naval ROTC unit. Already boasting a student body of more than 40 midshipmen, the University of Hawaii’s NROTC unit is poised for success.
Led by an experienced and dedicated staff and armed with a host of unique opportunities for training, programs, and internships, our midshipmen are well prepared to lead the next generation of Marines and Sailors – safeguarding our way of life.
Find your future in the gem of the Pacific. Contact us today!
Mission of the Naval ROTC Program.
To develop young men and women morally, mentally, and physically, and to instill in them the highest ideals of honor, courage, and commitment. The program educates and trains young men and women for leadership positions in an increasingly technical Navy and Marine Corps!
Aloha! E Komo Mai!
#throwbackthursday Check out our Fall 2022 Newsletter!
#navyeducation #NROTC #uhnrotc #GoNavy #koaokekaibattalion
Read our latest publication on Issuu: issuu.com/nrotchawaii/docs/fall_newsletter_2022
May 4th ⛳️
UH NROTC is proud to announce the 2023 Koa O Ke Kai Golf Tournament with all proceeds benefiting our aspiring Navy and Marine Corps officers!
1st KOA O KE KAI GOLF TOURNAMENT
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"FORE THE FUTURE" SUPPORTING THE MIDSHIPMAN ASSOCIATION, NROTC UNIT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MĀNOA. Thursday, 4th of May Check-in from 10:00am - 11:30am 12:00pm -5:00pm Kaneohe Klipper Golf Co...
Commanding Officer, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Reserve Officers Training Corps, CAPT William Ellis, discusses field exercise after action remarks at the conclusion of day 2 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
#uhnrotc is dedicated to train and educate future Naval Officers through physical fitness, leadership, basic tactical skills, and professional military education.
Cardio✅
Students of the #koaokekaibattalion train, learn, and lead in preparation to become future #navalofficers
#PT #fitness #cardio #running #navy #NROTC #UHManoa
Cardio✅
Students of the #koaokekaibattalion train, learn, and lead in preparation to become future #navalofficers
#PT #fitness #cardio #running #navy #NROTC #UHManoa
For physical training #uhmarines conducted a Shamrock in dedication to Saint Patrick’s Day🍀.
Students of the #koaokekaibattalion train, learn, and lead in preparation to become future #navalofficers .
#saintpatricksday #PT #marines #ammocans #fitness
Students and staff of #uhnrotc met with pilots from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Thirty Seven (HSM-37) for an immersive introduction into the MH-60R flight simulator.
LT Xavier Davis and LT Patrick Colley hosted the event, exposing MIDN to the Naval Aviation community and the challenging skill set that is required to be a #Helicopter pilot. By introducing them to the simulator, which resembles a nearly exact likeness to the MH-60R helicopter, LT's Davis and Colley have considerably strengthened these MIDN's determination to compete for an aviation assignment following their commission as Naval Officers.
A special thanks goes out to HSM-37 Training Officer, LCDR Stuart Anderson, for the coordination and scheduling to make this opportunity possible for our next generation of #navalaviators
#koaokekaibattalion #usnavy Marine Corps Base Hawaii
(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Holly Moore)
Awesome!
Midshipmen of #uhnrotc had the pleasure of touring the USS Bowfin, a decommissioned WWll Submarine.
Otherwise known as Pearl Harbor Avenger, the USS Bowfin was accredited for 67,882 tons sunk (16 vessels of that tonnage plus 22 smaller craft).
#submarine #wwll #NROTC #navy #GoNavy #ships
Students of #uhnrotc completed a Murph dedicated to LT Micheal Murphy.
LT Murphy was a #navyseal officer who was awarded the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan. Among other notable feats, he was awarded the Silver Star Medal, and the Purple Heart.
Murph
One-mile run.
100 pull-ups.
200 push-ups.
300 squats.
Another one-mile run.
#navy #officer #murphchallenge #lietenant #NROTC
Students of #uhnrotc participate in day land navigation.
The learning objective of this event given a topographic map, protractor, lensatic compass, and objective, navigate with a map and compass, to arrive within 100 meters of the objective.
#uhnrotc trains, educates and evaluates candidates in order to produce future Naval officers.
#deadreckoning #landnavigation #koaokekaibattalion #TacticalSkills #basicskillstraining
This past week, #uhmarines were taught the fundamentals of Tactical Combat Casualty Care otherwise known as #TCCC.
#TCCC is used to teach evidence-based, life-saving techniques and strategies for providing the best trauma care on the battlefield.
Instructors
HM2 Sanchez, HM2 Sapiens, and HM2 Cook from Bravo Surgical Company aboard @mcb_hawaii
#uhnrotc #medical #marine #NROTC #devildogs
Rear Adm. Peter Gumataotao speaks to the #koaokekaibattalion about his vast experiences within the #navy .
Rear Adm. Peter Gumataotao is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. As a surface warfare officer, Rear Adm. Gumataotao deployed extensively to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Arabian Gulf. Most recently served as deputy chief of staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, Supreme Allied Command Transformation, Norfolk
“A leader sets the tone” -Rear Adm. Gumataotao
@dki_apcss
#uhnrotc #swolfie #gonavy #leadership
#commandingofficer
Congratulations to our January midshipman of the month MIDN 3/C Tirao. MIDN 3/C Tirao served as the battalion's Academics Officer and our battalion Executive Officer
Major: Philosophy
Desired Branch: Marines
Desired Job: 0302 Infantry Officer
Most Memorable Moment of the Semester:
“Hearing my run score as I passed the 3 mile mark on the PFT.”
A word of Advice:
“By trusting the work and consistency you put into yourself, you’ll break through any negative biases holding you back.”
#marines #excellence #devildogs #honor #courage #commitment #uhnrotc
Members of the #koaokekaibattalion conducted games of #dodgeball.
Midshipmen are giving the time to let loose in response to midterms approaching around the corner.
#uhnrotc is dedicated to training candidates to pursue careers as Naval officers.
#PT #funfriday #midterms
Students of #uhnrotc conduct daytime #landnavigation practical application aboard Marine Corp
Students are in the process of executing a crawl, walk, run phase in order to best refine their daytime land navigation skills.
#uhnrotc is dedicated to training candidates to pursue careers as Naval officers.
#marines #landnav #usmclandnav #HawaiiMarines #orienteering #deadreckoning
Midshipmen of #UHNROTC conduct a Service Khaki uniform inspection. The purpose of a uniform inspection is to maintain military bearing, and uphold the standards by which those in the armed forces represent.
The mission of #NROTC is to instill honor, courage, and commitment in officer candidates as they train to join America’s Naval service.
#inspection #uniform #NROTC # NSTC
Students got the once in a lifetime opportunity to see USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112) in the dry dock basin, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, December 9, 2022.
Just weeks prior, the unit was visited and given a brief on the Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) career by Captain Jones and LT Kain. An EDO is a restricted line officer involved with the design, construction and maintenance of ships, submarines, aircraft carriers, and the systems installed aboard. Thank you to everyone involved with showcasing this career field for our students here at the #uhnrotc.
#koaokekaibattalion #Edo #GoNavy #shipyardtour
“Once a Marine, always a Marine!” -MSgt Paul Woyshner
There is no such thing as a former Marine. From the battle of Iwo Jima to the shores of Tripoli, Marines have continued to defend our country. In any case, Marines will always be there to defend our Constitution with the core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
We congratulate Sgt Palacios for his reenlistment into the Marine Corps and Sgt Morrison for receiving the outstanding volunteer service medal. Semper Fidelis Devil Dogs.
#marinecorps #semperfi #koaokekaibattalion #marine
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