Mids told not to return

What does being a BGO have to do with asking a valid question? You seem very comfortable correcting others yet when you are questioned or corrected you want to call "FOUL."

I hope your travel plans were not to visit your sister or her in-laws.

His travel - back to Annapolis.

Mine - driving around to clients. We only have one car while he is home. I want to try and coordinate my schedule with his.

Certainly he should share it with me.
 
Please stop. I am over the bickering back and forth. This thread is about Mids returning or not returning to campus. If you want to argue about COVID-19, the response or nit pick each other please take it elsewhere and preferably not on SAF. This thread is going to be locked if it doesn’t get back on track.
 
A1, maybe instead of referring cryptically to “new email”, as there are thousands of people on the forums here left out of that statement..scared and wondering what it’s says. What it means Maybe a better way for you to report the emails if you feel the need, is to actually post a picture of it. So everyone here that reads your posts can SEE what you are referring too. Straight from the horses mouth so to speak.

People that need/want to see their OWN email, sent to them, will get it when They are supposed to. Or on the Facebook parent pages. That’s the proper audience, imo, for a “new email” statement.

I’m not trying to stoke a fire here...but there are young, scared readers here who aren’t part of the “new email” crowd. They don’t have any clue what is referred to. They are wondering about if all this affects their appointment. Or summer seminar. Or stem camp. Or athletic camps. Or their uncompleted DODMERB exam. If you are wanting to share and discuss about things sent to Mids, I suggest either

1) do it on the Facebook pages where this is all going down...specific audience

2) share the email if you believe it to be public knowledge...personally I don’t and I bet the Dant or COC that sent it would feel the same. But referring several times to “email sent” leaves a lot of people out of that discussion here.

You do you, but it’s MEAN and irresponsible to exclude people with a cryptic “email sent” statement. Especially in this unprecedented situation. When TONS of people are scared and unable to get their concerns addressed. IE summer programs and appointment process.

And if your true purpose is to discuss it (which I understand that...) imo that should be elsewhere, with the target audience. No disrespect intended here but either post it so EVERYONE can see it, or stop the cryptic posts. Do it elsewhere
 
I posted what it was after - and before your post.

I had people say the last time I did it I didn’t do it right - so I tried not to offend anyone - alerting people that there is anew email (but not spoiling it for them so they got the info somewhere else).

I guess I don’t understand the fear. We are participants. We can’t change the orders. We must be diligent to wash our hands and stay away from crowds until this is over.

I hope nobody is more fearful somehow because of my post. I am sorry if that is what happened.

If the mods would delete that post, I would appreciate it. Certainly I would prefer your opinion in a private message.
 
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This came out today but wondering/assuming/curious if this applies to MIDS? What say you?

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/...Ox2KWgHiQB9qX489VBZRi5KHwEdGwUOtCZIeoNlrsWBvg
The combatant commander (Superintendent I assume) has the authority to grant exceptions. Also, the FAQ's section of the DoD policy identifies numerous qualifications and exceptions that lead to the conclusion that the current return dates have not changed - March 29 for USMA and I believe March 28 for USNA.
 
Why can't they just trust that their sons and daughters know enough to follow their orders?

Amen to this! I can’t help but roll my eyes. Many of these parents are the ones who like to tout “the best and the brightest;” the ones who are hurt when others don’t know what the Naval Academy is or ask when DD/DS will start boot camp; the ones who want a ceremony at school spotlighting DD/DS landing a fully funded education; the ones who smugly say “USNA is like an Ivy, but more selective.”

I’m not saying all SA parents are like this. But quite a few are. And many of those are now on Facebook, wringing their hands because it seems their little lambs are lost at sea without a paddle. So it’s worth repeating: They are midshipmen, training to become commissioned officers. They will figure it out.
 
Amen to this! I can’t help but roll my eyes. Many of these parents are the ones who like to tout “the best and the brightest;” the ones who are hurt when others don’t know what the Naval Academy is or ask when DD/DS will start boot camp; the ones who want a ceremony at school spotlighting DD/DS landing a fully funded education; the ones who smugly say “USNA is like an Ivy, but more selective.”

I’m not saying all SA parents are like this. But quite a few are. And many of those are now on Facebook, wringing their hands because it seems their little lambs are lost at sea without a paddle. Sigh.

I saw one today ... a parent is questioning the decisions of the military. I didn’t bother to read the comments.
 
I am actually really curious how this all plays out. This is one of those lessons learned of how things can change by the day, hour and minute right now, setting the example of how to set a calm demeanor when things are totally chaotic. Leadership I am sure is sitting in large conference rooms with trusted advisors to include doctors are looking at all kinds of factors, reading the small print of the orders, talking with JAGs, asking questions up the chain of command, what if scenarios, priorities, etc. Also for those not familiar, small words or phrases like ‘on or about’, may, should prepare to, no earlier than, no later than, etc mean very specific things in military lingo land. This won’t end at USNA, it will actually only get more convoluted as they become officers. The difference is they will be giving the orders to their Sailors and Marines. For some Mids this could be in 3-4 short months.
 
Yes there is definitely some confusion going on including among the midshipmen, but it’s nothing parents need to be overly worried about. The thing is, there are five battalions at USNA, and the O-5 or O-6 in charge of each one is handling the situation and disseminating information to subordinates a bit differently. Just yesterday we got a handful of updates from our CO’s, Batt-O’s and Dant. They want us back March 28-29 but because of the DoD restriction it may not be until May 11. Supe/Dant are said to be working with Big Navy to figure out a solution.

In the meantime, rest assured the mids have all the guidance they need for the foreseeable future. There will be electronic accountability taken daily starting tonight and at 0800 EST (Sorry West Coast mids!) each morning thereafter, and online classes start later this week. That’s the plan for now, however we are constantly receiving updated information and are ready to adapt to the changing situation as needed. Semper gumby as the saying goes.
 
Re-emphasizing what NavyHoops and Kierkegaard and others have said. This is an extremely FLUID situation -- policy seems to be changing daily and sometimes hourly -- many meetings are occurring between all necessary stakeholders within DoD and DoN. While the Navy tries to address how DoD policy will impact each situation, there will be some that were not clearly thought of, which is why we have a chain of command (as NavyHoops stated) to raise issues, seek clarification, discuss priorities, risk to the force/mission/operations (don't forget there is still an operational Navy - not just the Naval Academy), etc. Semper gumby is the name of the game. MIDN and parents of MIDN need to TRUST the chain of command; MIDN need to be available (and responsive) to check email, social media, and receive phone calls/texts to get the latest information; if MIDN have questions, are in unique situations, or have concerns executing the latest orders/guidance, this is one reason WHY we have the chain of command -- seek clarification and report difficulties in carrying out orders.

Also, DoD policy is DoD policy -- not necessarily how the Navy will implement its directives -- this is WHY MIDN and MIDN parents should be listening to what USNA says over DoD. Again, any confusion should be addressed by MIDN to their chain of command.
 
Echoing what others have said. Parents . . . your kids are in the military. Life in the military is different than life as a civilian. Members of the military (including midshipmen) understand this and know that world events can have a very different impact on their lives (than their civilian counterparts. This isn't the first "crisis" the military has faced and it won't be the last.

The military will tell the mids what to do. They will provide the means and the financial wherewithal to do it. For parents . . . now is the time to let your "kids" be the adults that they are. Take care of yourselves and let the military take care of your mid.
 
Oooooh boy, are my two CA Mids excited about THIS!

Could be worse...HI MIDN would have to wake up 3 hours earlier (total of 6 hours earlier for eastern time). I'm sure some of this will be worked out.
However, 0500 could be a good time to get some PT in before the day starts?
 
Now Maryland is banning large gatherings of people. Unless there’s some loophole for military installations I’m unaware of, this would seemingly tie leadership’s hands as they figure out how to bring the Brigade back. Can’t have meals in King Hall, hold musters, etc. with that restriction in place. I’m betting MD’s governor also has qualms about 4500 young people swiftly returning to the state from all corners of the country.
 
USAFA cadets were told to clean out their rooms as they left Friday as if they were not coming back until first summer. Everything was brought home and anything left behind was placed in storage.
 
USAFA cadets were told to clean out their rooms as they left Friday as if they were not coming back until first summer. Everything was brought home and anything left behind was placed in storage.

Note that this only applied to the preppies and lower three classes.
 
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