I’m so sorry there will be no parades this summer. That was a great opportunity to see plebes “in action” before PPW. Better times are just around the corner for sure.
Great posts! Two more points from our experience:
- Best giveaway that an outward leadership mindset is forming happened when we were leaving Mother B and my DD noticed a Plebe outside not wearing his cover. She immediately and in a low tone reminded him to put it on. Leave no one...
DD was excited and talkative! She said the stress level can get high but is completely manageable. I asked her wants in preparation for PPW.....Answer: SLEEP!
I suggest you visit this link (https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/PermitToReport/index.php) and get crankin’ with the forms. The majority of the forms on the webpage are the same as those arriving in the PTR package. You can opt to use them as “drafts” to then quickly fill out the actuals when...
Being new at this, I presume it will be nearly impossible to scout/find a location where you can spot your DD or DS when the Oath ceremony is underway on I-day. I feel adventurous so I’ll ask anyway: is there anything one can do to improve the chances of finding THE “best spot?”
They must have departed/arrived JBA about an hour ago as I caught a glimpse of a bunch of smokers in formation. Watching them is pure ecstasy for an engineer!
Not sure but the website states “Complete the form provided in the mailed Permit to Report package and bring it with you when you report to the Academy on Induction Day. ”