Indoctrination and Plebe Candidacy

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USEYTsailor

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Hello! It seems that there is much more information about Plebe summer at USNA and other schools than there is about Indoc at USMMA. Accordingly, I was hoping this thread could shed some light on what goes on during the Summer for the incoming class. I apologize if there is another thread I missed containing this information... If that is the case, please feel free to point me in that direction. Thanks!
 
Part of what you learn during INDOC is dealing with the unexpected while sleep deprived, a trait that you will definitely need during your maritime career. Some may disagree with me, but I think specifics are better left unsaid. My 2013 DS did not even tell my 2021 DD anything about INDOC other than that she would be fine.

The hardest parts for both my kids was sleep deprivation, heat, and humidity. Their best advice is to get good insoles to transfer between your various pairs of shoes because you will spend a lot of time on your feet on hard surfaces.

Show up in shape and the physical part will not be that hard.

You will do a lot of marching, a lot of classroom stuff, and a lot of memorization.

Be ready to take placement tests for math and English which are usually on the second day.

Be humble and help out your peers.

Bring your sense of humor. Find small moments of joy within the hard work and tedious days.

Remember it's only a couple of weeks. The hard part starts when classes begin later in the month!
 
@kpmom2013 Thank you for your insight! My excitement grows with each day that passes.
Is there opportunity to Validate courses other than Math and English that you are aware of?
For Example, I already hold VPDSD on my MMC as well as Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting, I took first aid at my last school, as well as T Nav, Leadership, Meteorology, Bridge Resource Management, and radar. Would not be upset if i have to take these again but would be interested in trying to take some additional other courses if I can validate these.
 
Sorry, I am not sure on the courses you listed as both my kids entered right out of high school. You will have an opportunity to ask specific questions like these during INDOC. Keep in mind that just because you can get out of a class doesn't mean you necessarily should. After first trimester and after you select your deck or engine path, you will be in a section with other Plebes. This section is different than your assigned company. The sections change for each trimester. During the trimester, you will bond with your section-mates as well as your company-mates. There will be study groups, Facebook groups, etc., all related to your section for that trimester. I am not sure how that would work if you had a different schedule. I think I would want to stay with my section for plebe year at least.
 
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