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    Backlogs?

    I've heard stories about Naval Aviation backlogs (way more junior officers in pipeline than openings in flight school) and JO's either separating with no consequences or perhaps selecting to go SWO. I've also heard similar things about Nuke School - more JO's selecting subs and either having to...
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    Career Goals

    You might also explore going NROTC at a civilian college. That way you can go pre-med and still be commissioned an officer when you graduate.
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    USN - Nuclear Power School

    Housing in Goose Creek I'm posting this for a Lt j.g. (USNA grad) who will finish grad school across the pond in August 2015 then head to Nuke School in September. Thinking about getting housing at that time and maybe room mates. Any recommendations on web sites or forums for that?
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    12 quit on I-Day

    As the parent of a newly-minted Ensign, I can tell you that getting the appointment and the big fat envelope is the easy part. Next 'easiest' is Plebe Summer - no academic pressure. They learn to rely on each other for emotional, and sometimes physical, support during Plebe Summer. For example...
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    Good Luck

    Ditto. Remember that thousands have gone before you and succeeded, although it may seem very individual in the next 24 hours! Just listen, do what you're told, and demonstrate good effort. You've done a lot to get there, and there's more ahead, but you're up to the task. The best of all...
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    Worried about Plebe Summer.

    Everything will be provided. As for the wrist, it's a little early to be talking about chits. You'll be doing early morning PT starting Wednesday, so apply ice today/tonight and look up some wrist stretching exercises online. If you go in right away complaining of what seems from your...
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    SUNY Maritime TS Empire State Baltimore & Philly

    Transfer between Maritimes Hello - thought I'd post this question here since it seems posts about the Maritime Academies are less frequent than other military colleges. Does anyone have experience with transferring between Maritimes? DS just finished freshman year at Mass Maritime and found the...
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    Physical Aspect of Naval Academy

    Seems like the PRT is more readily 'passable' in fall of Plebe year, then self-discipline becomes more important as the semesters go on. Passing the PRT on the first try becomes very important in Firstie year as sometimes failing it during that year can jeopardize graduation/commissioning...
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    Graduation program

    For what it's worth, her BGO presented my daughter with her appointment at senior awards night and talked about the road traveled to get the appointment, the VALUE of the education AND TRAINING that she would receive (I think it was around $300,000), that she would get a modest salary, and that...
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    Bang for the Buck

    One of the Maritimes in the news - number 3 on the list: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/26/public-colleges-pay-off-payscale-ranking_n_5035843.html
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    Are Mids Happier?

    Don't forget the option to go Marine Ground at USNA if ships or subs are not your cup of tea. You still have to go through the training cruises while at USNA, but selecting Marine Ground puts you pretty close to an infantry officer.
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    Grades at USNA

    No 'rounding', no grade 'curves'.
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    Involuntary Separated Midshipmen

    AquaRain - you say that you're at a good school now, but if you want to stay in the maritime field, you might consider a transfer to one of the state maritime academies. Very good employment prospects and salaries to help get you back on your feet, and those nav classes that you took will come...
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    Naval Nuclear Power School

    My USNA Firstie may be headed to Nuke school in Charlston, SC after graduation. Can someone tell me how long the schooling is and what they do when they finish the classroom education in Charlston? Thanks
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    Thanksgiving Holiday

    Wednesday before Thanksgiving is indeed on "Early" class period schedule, so last academic Wednesday period ends at 1245. I think they still need to 'sign out' back at Bancroft, and then get to the airport. I would suggest BWI as opposed to Reagan, or worse, Dulles given the distance and the...
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    Sub Drafting

    DS should probably keep an open mind. I know a rising Firstie who has been in Hawaii for a couple of weeks on a summer "training" block but is essentially being courted by the sub community. 'Signing' bonus and salary aren't too shabby either:smile:
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    Weird question for the evening

    My recollection from 3 years ago is that the Plebes also get an ice cream treat when they're allowed out to watch the fire works. This brief respite from the Plebe Summer grind will be a distant memory when they're rudely awakened at 5:30 Friday morning for PEP. Usually no candy or food of any...
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    Well wishes to 2017 plebe summer

    There's a reason they call it "No fun 21", but my now-Firstie says that its just that 21 tends to hold traditions more dear than most other companies. In those precious minutes that you have with your Plebe between swearing in and their disappearance into Bancroft for six weeks, try and focus on...
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    USNA Company Assignment 2017

    My recollection - I really can't believe that it was almost three years ago - is that the detailers distribute mail every evening during Blue & Gold. So, as long as you have the correct Company number, it should get to your Plebe.
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    Massachusetts Maritime Academy #15 on best return on investment

    I'd venture a guess that SUNY's starting salary is more a reflection of the higher cost of living in and around NYC, assuming that the majority of SUNY Maritime grads obtain employment in the marine transportation industries in and around NY Harbor.
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