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    The Waiting Thread...

    In actuality, it is a "Large Manila Envelope" with the Large Blue Folder inside. Our son's "offer of appointment" arrived 1 year ago today in the middle of a snow storm... Good luck....:thumb:
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    If I have a SECNAV NOM, who will be the first to tell me i have been selected?

    The "large manila envelope". Most likely it will come via the "large manila envelope". My son rcvd his one year ago today. Although he had 4 Noms, it was the arrival of that envelope that sealed it for him... Good Luck on your quest...:thumb:
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    Navy or Air Force?

    USN v USAF - This says it all!!! Although I am a SWO, I've always told my son, now a plebe at the Naval Academy, sea stories about former shipmates who were Naval Aviators. I always ended with the following words of wisdom "Fly Navy, the Best always have!!":thumb: Bob Norris is a former...
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    Suggest a good book about the role of an SWO officer?

    DESTROYER CAPTAIN Lessons of a First Command [B] DESTROYER CAPTAIN - Lessons of a First Command This memoir of James Stavridis' two years in command of the destroyer USS Barry reveals the human side of what it is like to be in charge of a warship--for the first time and in the midst of...
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    At Sea

    I'm not sure the infrastructure is still in place, i.e. SOSUS, but Yes, “skimmers” and aviators did / do(?) have the ability to take on the “Tubes” IF they set it as a priority. As I stated before, only IF they concede the advantage to the Submariners does the “Submarines and Targets”...
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    At Sea

    Not so fast!!!! Submarines........ and TARGETS. As a SWO I resent this myth perpetuated by the "Silent Service" Having served as ASWC Staff for a Battle Group and on various Cru/Des units during 23 years in the Fleet, I can honestly state that although formidable, submarines are NOT the only...
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    Plebe Summer Parades

    4/C Practice Parade" on 4 August is at 06:15!!!! I believe the "4/C Practice Parade" on 4 August is at 06:15 NOT 18:15. At least that's the way the USNA PAO calendar has it laid out...:thumb:
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    Class 0f 2013

    Lucky '13 - 1233! The Superintendent cited the number 1233 in his welcome address to parents on I-Day. I guess they like the number 13 this year.... '13, i.e. 1+3 = 4 plus 1 plus 2 plus 3 plus 3 = 13 I was on USS Samuel B Roberts FFG58. The crew often made the same calculations, a...
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    Fewer candidates declined than usual - How does this play out?

    This is an excerpt from another post. "It said that fewer candidates declined than usual and they could not offer him an appointment." I believe I read somewhere that there were already fewer offers of appointment than usual so how will this all play out? I think it was something like 1437...
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    candidate number

    Check your PMs. Chanmachine, Check your PMs. I sent you a PM with the "keys to the kingdom" about an hour ago...:thumb:
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    Permit to Report!!

    Our son also has a 0900 report time. We're from RI....
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    What If?

    Yes! Yes! If qualified, i.e. Triple Q'd.....:thumb:
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    "Permit to Report Package"

    It is CABS and it's up and on line... Nope, It is CABS, i.e. the Candidate Academic Background System (CABS). The URL for the CABS link is http://cabs.usna.edu. CABS came on line on Monday, 20 April Here is the link to USNA webpage that mentions it...
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    Candidate Portal Issues

    Check the letter Check the letter that assigned you a Candidate ID Number. For for the Class of 2013 it was USNA Candidate and a specific password. It has probably changed for the Class of 2014 but should be in the letter. Be aware that you might run into problems if you are not using...
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    April is a great month!

    The USNA Catalogue lists Area Coordinators To amplify on the previous post, the USNA Catalogue lists Area Coordinators for the States and territories. Here is the latest on line: "Naval Academy Information (Blue and Gold) Officers You will undoubtedly have many questions about the...
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    April is a great month!

    "It's not over till the fat lady sings!" Our son received his offer of Appointment during a major EC snowstorm at the beginning of March. The "package" is a large manila envelope delivered by USPS. Inside is the "Big Blue Folder'! Just keep the Faith. During his CVW visit at the...
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    Paperwork for USNA after appointment

    Congratulations on the appointment.:thumb: As for the Mid-April package, we just returned from a CVW visit last weekend and it was mentioned at least twice that the date has slid to Mid-May... That said, only 91 days to I-Day... As a current plebe advised my son, enjoy them while you...
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    Paperwork for USNA after appointment

    There is usually someone at most High Schools that is a Notary. I would bring in your original birth certificate along with a copy and then inquire at the Main Office. They are usually more than happy to oblige certifying as to the authenticity of the copy. (Make sure they use the raised...
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    Mid-April Package- Glasses

    It will probably be Mid-May vice Mid-April Just returned from a CVW visit and want to pass along the following regarding the Mid-April Permit to Report package that was mentioned in the Appointment offer. A previous conversation with the Admissions Office had indicated that the date had...
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