I-Day and Plebe Year Questions

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noco

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(Just a few questions, since we are completely new to the USNA life)

1. Just curious, my DS has a 8:00 AM start time. Some have 6:30 AM and some noon. What happens when the earlier start times are finished with getting their gear and all the other stations? Are they released to their family?

2. Also, my DS has finished and turned in the PTR forms. Are we good to go on a small trip before I-Day or is there more to do?

3. Do red shirt athletes attend the away matches and can we see them there?

4. When do they get their class assignments and books?

5. Do winter athletes have practice during plebe summer?

6. What type of phone privileges do plebes have during the school year?
 
1. Early reporters will not have any free time after in-processing. There’ll be plenty to do, as commanded by the detailers. Such as getting their quarters in order, folding socks, putting stuff away, folding socks, learning their away around the deck, folding socks.

2. You can go on a trip before I-Day.

3. Do you mean “redshirt” in the traditional collegiate athletic sense? Because SAs don’t do redshirts. Everyone who graduates does so in 47 months. So there’s no need to have redshirts.

4. Books and class assignments come during plebe summer.

5. No. Plebe summer is plebe summer. The focus is fully on plebe summer.

6. Plebes can use their phones freely after plebe summer, as long as they abide by basic rules such as not using them while on watch or in restricted areas or during certain hours as prescribed by their respective companies and chain of command. It can change, but generally free to be.
 
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MidCakePa said:
1. Early reporters will not have any free time after in-processing. There’ll be plenty to do, as commanded by the detailers. Such as getting their quarters in order, folding socks. putting stuff away, folding socks, learning their away around the deck, folding socks.

2. You can go on a trip before I-Day.

3. Do you mean “redshirt” in the traditional collegiate athletic sense? Because SAs don’t do redshirts. Everyone who graduates does so in 47 months. So there’s no need to have redshirts.

4. Books and class assignments come during plebe summer.

5. No. Plebe summer is plebe summer. The focus is fully on plebe summer.

6. Plebes can use their phones freely after plebe summer, as long as they abide by basic rules such as not using them while on watch or in restricted areas or during certain hours as prescribed by their respective companies and chain of command. It can change, but generally free to be.
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Thank you for the answers. We were told my DS would have a redshirt (or off) year, since he competed at the DIII level last year. It might be a little different? Because he most likely will not compete this year, so he has eligibility his senior year. I just wondered if the non-competing members still attended the matches?
 
Red shirts are rare. Your DS falls into one of those categories. They do not usually travel. Honestly Plebe Year that will help him with classes. Yes, during Plebe Summer there is a time for athletics. For those with a varsity sport, they will go to their team and coaches. Most lift weights and/or play pick ups games/train.
 
I think the issue is that this Plebe To Be has already used up 1 year of eligibility. Since he's not transferring, he still has 4 years of school left but only 3 years of remaining eligibility. He doesn't have to sit out, but if he doesn't then he'll run out of eligibility after 2nd class year.

So, sitting out Plebe year means he can compete the next 3.

Regarding report times, it seems that the candidates with earlier report times have an easier time getting everything done and settled with time to spare. Extra time is spend reading and memorizing required info. The candidates with late report times are scrambling to get everything done and moved in and unpacked in time for the swearing in.

There is very little yelling and screaming and PT done prior to the Oath, that really starts after the big doors slam shut. So there is no disadvantage to going early, and it can be an advantage.
 
MidCakePa said:
1. Early reporters will not have any free time after in-processing. There’ll be plenty to do, as commanded by the detailers. Such as getting their quarters in order, folding socks, putting stuff away, folding socks, learning their away around the deck, folding socks.

2. You can go on a trip before I-Day.

3. Do you mean “redshirt” in the traditional collegiate athletic sense? Because SAs don’t do redshirts. Everyone who graduates does so in 47 months. So there’s no need to have redshirts.

4. Books and class assignments come during plebe summer.

5. No. Plebe summer is plebe summer. The focus is fully on plebe summer.

6. Plebes can use their phones freely after plebe summer, as long as they abide by basic rules such as not using them while on watch or in restricted areas or during certain hours as prescribed by their respective companies and chain of command. It can change, but generally free to be.
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I’ll add a little to the phone...they cannot walk and text/use phones at the same time. As in not allowed. Walking on the yard, you actually SEE FACES, they aren’t buried in their phones like you see on the streets of America. Think of the domino effect of that!! They talk more. Engage more. It’s pretty neat.
 
DS has the latest report time. 9 something. May sound nice, but really it wasn’t. He missed lunch (so no food for 11hrs. Don’t forget to bring a hearty snack just in case). Hadn’t even been to his room yet as of Oath time. It made for a very late night that first night.

None of that matters, he would say, as others have different challenges. My point is that a late report time was initially awesome as it made for a more leisurely morning. But wasn’t so awesome on the other end of things.

One of his assigned roommates was turned away by medical, for a reported injury that hadn’t healed to their standards. Unexpected. Cannot imagine. DS was thankful for his lack of food and late night. At least he was there.
 
A6E Dad said:
There is very little yelling and screaming and PT done prior to the Oath, that really starts after the big doors slam shut. So there is no disadvantage to going early, and it can be an advantage.
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> What, yelling and screaming behind those big doors ? Say it isn't so :) !

Really, I-day is carefully choreographed to get a lot of Plebes processed, stuff issued, and ready for Swearing in , in a short amount of time. Having additional time is actually a benefit -- face it, it is unlikely the Plebe isn't going to sleep well the night before anyway ! That said, don't sweat it if you are in the late group..focus on what you can control. Everyone will get through every station, get their stuff, and be ready for Swearing In, one way or another...SHTF after they close the doors for a reason - the Plebes quickly forget saying goodbye to their loved ones, and are quickly immersed in Plebe training.
 
We showed up early for I-Day so I could drop off Mother, DD and sister. Drove back to stadium and hopped the next bus back. Got back with the camera and little sister was in tears. Mother said DD is already gone as they swept her up with all the other plebes to be that were standing around. If you are early and want some time together do not go near the front of Alumni Hall.
 
Out of complete curiosity: if I am the first to my room on I Day do I get to choose a rack or are they already assigned?
 
They didn’t assign racks to us, but maybe they do now. Honestly they are all the same. We changed rooms and/or roommates every 3-5 days PS but every company is different. If you get there early you will help those who come in late. NAPS and priors report the day before and stow all their gear. They then run around all I Day showing everyone how to fold clothes, label them, stow stuff properly, etc.
 
noco said:
5. Do winter athletes have practice during plebe summer?
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There is a sports period during plebe summer, and it is my understanding that varsity athletes "practice" or "condition" with the other recruited plebes in their sport during this time.
 
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