Yeah as stated above, if you think you allowed enough time,
double it! Especially if walking on at Gate 1
It sounded like those that hopped on the Bus at Navy/Marine Corps Stadium had a little easier security check prior to getting on bus and getting dropped off at Alumni Hall. Gate 3 was NOT open.
Last yr We stayed at a place about a 15 min walk from Gate 1. DS report time was 9am we left at 8am, and as stated already, arrived at Gate 1 seeing the line wrap around the building
. As the mins passed I felt sick thinking OMG my son's 1st day at USNA and he is going to be late.
Not sure why it took so long... We finally got through at 8:57am and faced the 10-15 minute walk from there to Alumni Hall.
I was freaking out inside, but didn't want DS to see. He stayed calm and when he arrived at Alumni Hall, he was reprimanded by a Marine, not for being late, but for his untucked polo shirt
It seemed that the processing line at Alumni Hall was about 45 mins behind as DW and I could hear the Detailers yelling that anyone in line that is from 8:30am needs to move to the front right away!
Between the walk, the stress, and humidity, I was soaked with sweat
. After DS walked through the Alumni Hall doors I left to reshower and get dressed again.