Command Philosophy

Vision

• We are a proud and a professional team. We work together in the service of our country to produce Navy and Marine Corps officers who represent the wide range and diversity of our nation and who uphold the highest ideals of duty, honor and integrity.

Mission

• To provide for the moral, intellectual and physical development of future Navy and Marine Corps Officers, who are imbued with the core values of honor, courage and commitment, and prepared to assume the highest responsibilities of service and citizenship.

Guiding Principles

• Provide the tools, learning, and guidance that enable our Midshipmen and Officer Candidates to develop to their fullest potential, both professionally and personally.
• Uphold the Navy and Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment.
• Value creativity, wisdom, learning, experience, and enthusiasm.
• Encourage innovation and personal initiative.
• Promote integrity and trust by maintaining open, responsive relationships among ourselves, our University and our service
• Promote forthright communication by teamwork, coordination, and collaboration.
• Promote the dignity of our people and their families.