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Capt MJ

Capt MJ

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Time to update for this year!

Be sure to browse previous winter and spring threads in the USNA forum - the same questions come up several times a year, every year.

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Handy Links

Plebe Summer Home
Class of 2028 info is still there, worth browsing. This will get updated for ‘29, usually in May. Much does not change from year to year. Pay attention to the Permit to Report (PTR), PTR Checklist, Parents Guide. Browse the hamburger menus.
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Plebe Summer Home

Plebe Summer Home page for Plebe Summer at USNA.edu. Updated Thu May 08 14:33:50 EDT 2025.
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USNA Calendars
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USNA Calendars

USNA Calendars page for Public Affairs Office at USNA.edu. Updated Mon Aug 28 09:51:34 EDT 2023.
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Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA). “Navy Sports” is the app.
This is the non-profit which runs the stadium, varsity and club programs, raises funds for things not covered by givernment-provided taxpayer funds. Many other programs. Recruiting. Tickets. Navy Stadium game day guidelines and parking. Catering venues. Schedules. Live feeds. Articles. Photos. Shopping.

Naval Academy Alumni Association
This is the non-profit organization and Foundation which coordinates with the Parents’ Clubs, funds many USNA things, supports the Naval Academy Foundation prep scholarship program, among many other programs. Link in the Chain program creates a formal relationship between each incoming class and the class which came 50 years before. And - shopping!

US Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation - www.usna.com

To serve and support the United States, the Naval Service, the Naval Academy and its alumni.
www.usna.com



Shopping
MidStore Online - Proceeds go to Brigade fun things.

Shop for REAL Navy Gear at the USNA Midshipmen Store

Get your Midshipmen essentials here. In addition to the gear you need, you’ll find Navy spirited clothing, gifts, decor, and more. Check us out!
navalacademytourism.com navalacademytourism.com

NAAA Navy Sports
shop.navysports.com

Navy Midshipmen Gear, Army-Navy Game Gear, Navy Midshipmen Apparel, Naval Academy Gifts | Official Naval Academy Athletics Shop

Shop for the best in authentic Navy Midshipmen gear, gifts and Army vs. Navy apparel at shop.navysports.com, the official online store of your Navy Midshipmen Athletics. All our gear is officially licensed and a portion of every sale directly benefits Navy Midshipmen Athletics.
shop.navysports.com shop.navysports.com

Alumni Assn
https://www.usna.com/shop (Alumni Assn)


USNA Chaplains
Questions about faith group activities. Duty Chaplain access. “Any Plebe” care packages.
www.usna.edu

Chaplains Center Home

Chaplains Home page for Chaplains Center at USNA.edu. Updated Thu Apr 10 08:56:21 EDT 2025.
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USNA Music Department
Event schedules. Tickets. Videos.
www.usna.edu

Music Dept Home

Music Dept Home page for Music Department at USNA.edu. Updated Sat May 17 04:00:14 EDT 2025.
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USNA Business Services Division
Community partnerships (hotels, dining). USNA Clubs.
www.usnabsd.com

Accommodations | Naval Academy Business Services Division

Annapolis has a variety of local hotels and motels to accommodate friends of the Academy including parents, alumni, distinguished guests, and visitors.
www.usnabsd.com www.usnabsd.com

USNA Visiting
Great link with maps, access info, all kinds of links.
www.usna.edu

Visit USNA

Visit USNA page for Leaders to Serve the Nation at USNA.edu. Updated Wed May 07 13:59:01 EDT 2025.
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USNA Map
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Maps and Directions

Maps and Directions page for Leaders to Serve the Nation at USNA.edu. Updated Wed Oct 16 12:44:12 EDT 2024.
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batman55 said:
Thanks for creating this thread Capt MJ! I see that you need at least an 80% to validate, but what would the time be? Also is this document outdated? I saw on the USNA website that plebes do Boxing / Wrestling fall semester and swim spring semester.
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Things shift and get tweaked all the time, and sometimes official docs lag. I use the most up-to-date reference I can find.

You can take the initiative and call the Physical Education Dept in the phone directory link I will post. Just introduce yourself as an incoming member of Class of 2029 and you want to work on validating plebe swim. Great opportunity to exercise your professional phone skills and report back here for the benefit of your classmates.
 
batman55 said:
Thanks for creating this thread Capt MJ! I see that you need at least an 80% to validate, but what would the time be? Also is this document outdated? I saw on the USNA website that plebes do Boxing / Wrestling fall semester and swim spring semester.
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It's like a 3:40-3:48 200m to validate. Also this year plebes took swim fall semester and personal conditioning spring semester.
Def work on swimming, I wish I did my senior year. The amount of people I saw during PS that couldn't swim surprised me. I understand not everyone has access to a pool but if you can, go to the pool. You're joining the Navy and Marine Corps, two water centric services, you should be comfortable in the water. And swimming is just a good life skill to have. I had terrible freestyle form coming into the Academy but after like a month of working at it in the pool I was able to swim a like a 3:45. Also work on treading. It's not something that you'll do over PS but if you can tread water and swim well it will pay huge dividends during all four years here and open up a lot of amazing summer training and career opportunities.
 
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You'll have treading and swimming in Khakis during a later year.

And if you do any Spec Warfare screeners you'll be treading water with arms out, and hypoxic swims from wall to wall.
 
I am wondering about the dates for family weekend. I know it is 6 weeks after I-Day but I am trying to book a place to stay and want to make sure I have the correct timeframe. On which day would we first expect to see our Plebes?
Thank you so much in advance.
 
That's how I feel when I see my friends at civilian schools. The grass is always greener on the other side
 
krome said:
That's how I feel when I see my friends at civilian schools. The grass is always greener on the other side
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suppose there are perks to an SEC school...

however I would rather my suffering be magnified 10x and be given the glorious purpose of being at the Naval Academy
 
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Are the mids allowed to leave campus during this weekend? I'm assuming they must sleep on campus, but is there leave into town, etc?
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In past years, they have been allowed to leave on Friday between 1215p and 10p and Saturday usually it's 930a and 10pm. Sunday: 8am to 6pm. They have to go back to Bancroft (the dorms) to sleep on both friday and Saturday nights.
 
Yes, town liberty = 35 miles radius from chapel dome. Have to be back by designated time.

Typically released in the afternoon on Friday, back by 2359 (11:59 PM). Saturday, released after noon formation, back by 2359. Released at 0800 Sunday, back by 1759 (5:59 PM). Times are rough estimate based on my kid's PPW. Your mileage may vary.

No civvies, no drinking, no driving, no overnights. And PS isn't over. They still have another week and then reform.
 
Immunizations hack.

While waiting for the Class of 2029 Permit To Report to populate at the USNA.edu “Plebe Summer Home” page, you can still take a look at the info brochure for the current NAPS Class of 2025, which is still up.

Incoming direct admit NAPSters have enlisted status, so need to be ready to go, vaccination-wise. Buried in this brochure are their expected vaccinations. Worth taking a look at.

Now, clearly things may change year to year, but most won’t.

Here’s the current NAPS class info booklet they used to prepare when they started in summer of 2024. Use it as a “likely” guide.

Click on Student Information Guide, keep scanning until you find the immunization section.


www.usna.edu

Important Information for the NAPS Class of 2026

NAPS Information page for Admissions at USNA.edu. Updated Mon Jun 02 20:14:22 EDT 2025.
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