Post-Appointment Class of 2027 Hangout: PTR, I-Day, What To Bring, Leave Periods…all that endless new stuff

As a parent, going to I-Day was a lot of fun for me as well as Mrs. THParent. I am glad things have changed in that respect. :)
 
Tea Baggins said:
What is the day like on I-day? Do you know what parents/families do after they drop off their kid? We are thinking about bringing a 80yo grandma, who has mobility issues. Good idea/bad idea? What do you think? Is it doable?
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Parents walk around and check Mid Store, there is a briefing in Alumni Hall, a BBQ picnic on Hospital Point, with lots of info tents, many parents clubs are represented, sports ticket info etc....

My 2cents, IDay is tough for GP's/elderly it was extremely hot and humid all day (I changed twice) and during the swearing in I felt like I was baking in the sun. Lots of walking on feet most of the day.

I'd think PPW would likely work better as it is more to see over a spread out time.

If you are a few hr drive to USNA, an option that was fantastic for my 81yrd mom, the GM of DS, was a Fall Friday visit on a parade day. The yard was beautiful in the Fall, perfect temps at 63 the day we went, and less crowded. The cooler temp and less crowds allowed for a long leisurely visit

We arrived by 10am and made 'tuition visit' at the Mid Store, watched lunch formation, grabbed lunch at the Alley at the Club, visited the Chapel, JPJ Crypt, museum, and then walked over to Worden Field early and caught the parachute team jumps, and then the formal parade. After parade, we met up with our MIDN at the benches at T-Court, caught TAPS, and headed home. Great slow paced Day perfect for Grandmom
 
Anyone receive their permit to report packets yet? I’m hearing next week or so. My DS has yet to receive his..
 
NavyHoops said:
There are tons of info online on exercises and preventive measures you can take to help prevent shin splints. Also see your cross country coach at school. When I ran we did daily exercises and specific icing to help prevent. Ensure you have proper shoes also. You don’t want shin splints during PS. You are on your feet all day everyday PS. You will need to take preventive action now and increase your mileage.
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I know a person with a name like NavyHoops is very familiar with shin splints. Without fail, the start of school basketball tryouts brought on a shin splints epidemic..the old rubbing with ice seemed to be an aid that has stood the test of time. That, and rubbing some dirt on them and taking salt tablets..:)
 
Alchemist said:
My DD received her NAPS PTR this morning at 8am. Assume same for the incoming class of 2027?
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NAPS. The golden ticket! Congrats. Enjoy the lobster rolls and the clams..

Thanks for the info. From here out timeline for NAPS and Direct don’t always track. For one thing NAPS reports (indoc) reports a
Couple weeks after IDay..Will have DS check his email just in case..
 
Capt MJ said:
Appointees can simply present themselves on Induction Day, parent-free, with required items, at the appointed place and time.

That is the way it was done for decades. DH took the train from Philly to Baltimore and a taxi to Gate 1. Said goodbye to his family very early that morning at the train station and didn’t see them again until winter break. There was no expectation of family accompanying him. There was no PPW and Thanksgiving leave period. First phone call was at the start of the academic year. They also walked to class, uphill both ways! 😉
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A dear company mate took the bus down from Philly on I-day with his father. The father had to clean up some paperwork because his son was seventeen. The middle child and plebe-to-be had older siblings in or about to enter college. Younger siblings were in the college pipeline based on dad's future plans. The father told his son after I-day that the family would see him when he came home for Christmas. The only other time the family would see their son at the Naval Academy was four years later during Commissioning Week. My buddy was the first in his family to own and drive a car, courtesy of the USAA midshipman loan. He drove the family down for Commissioning Week in his brand new ensign mobile.
 
Another vote to keep I-Day small and bring Midsibs, grandparents, etc to PPW. It is hot and crowded with a big chunk of downtime mid-day. We did picnic lunch on hospital point and took care of housekeeping items like NFCU, Calvary cookie order, Midstore shopping, parent paperwork, etc. It was nice to meet other parents and absorb a lot of information as a non-military family.

As others have noted, it can be very emotional. We escaped to the Alley for a cool drink and sat next to a delightful USNA alum who comes back to lead tours, etc. on I-Day. Somehow the conversation landed on the emotion of the day and she shared a few occasions of encountering a Plebe with plans to depart. Alumni in the vicinity talked the Plebe through a strategy. The sage advice of breaking it down so they are less overwhelmed - one hour at a time, one day at a time, etc. A few hours later we were waiting post-oath for our Plebe and on the blanket next to us there were tears while negotiating with parents to go home. Likely the situation would have been even more challenging if grandparents/sibs/significant others present.
 
I'm glad most enjoyed Iday. Our experience is much tragic in
Shakespearean proportion. We did not wait for the Bancroft doors to close. We left when they started marching. {My DW's concept of DS is "he is all alone; no one is taking care of him; no one is feeding him; he has no friends }. All of that were quickly debunked by DS during PPW.

DS lost about 20 lbs during PS. He looked like a UFC fighter. His biceps grew to about 1/2 inches.

His roommates and squad bonded during PS. They helped each other and struggling Mids from other companies. According to DS, detailers would ask a struggling Mid if he or she is special. If the answer is yes, then a DOR follows.

Emergency Room visit. His roommates called 911 and DS was taken to the ER outside the yard. He waited for 3 hours to see a doctor. We almost drove to Annapolis to see the "doctor." Around 0300, a firstie from his company drove him back to Bancroft.

Plebe hack (weird cough), harsh voice (from screaming and being screamed 24/7), wrist skin infection. All 3 were persistent throughout PS. DW, a nurse practitioner, loaded DS with med/ first aid. I explained to her that a field medic in the yard is not a nurse nor a doctor. I sort of heard her about calling the Sup.

As a 30-year Veteran and looking at my DS now, he is becoming an excellent leader.
 
Just wanted to say I am so excited to meet all of you or your family in just under two months. I've been through two years of college already and knee-deep in the Air Force commissioning pipeline but so stoked about going to USNA and learning about leading in the Naval Service. Good luck and see you all in 59 days!!!!
 
severn said:
I'm glad most enjoyed Iday. Our experience is much tragic in
Shakespearean proportion. We did not wait for the Bancroft doors to close. We left when they started marching. {My DW's concept of DS is "he is all alone; no one is taking care of him; no one is feeding him; he has no friends }. All of that were quickly debunked by DS during PPW.

DS lost about 20 lbs during PS. He looked like a UFC fighter. His biceps grew to about 1/2 inches.

His roommates and squad bonded during PS. They helped each other and struggling Mids from other companies. According to DS, detailers would ask a struggling Mid if he or she is special. If the answer is yes, then a DOR follows.

Emergency Room visit. His roommates called 911 and DS was taken to the ER outside the yard. He waited for 3 hours to see a doctor. We almost drove to Annapolis to see the "doctor." Around 0300, a firstie from his company drove him back to Bancroft.

Plebe hack (weird cough), harsh voice (from screaming and being screamed 24/7), wrist skin infection. All 3 were persistent throughout PS. DW, a nurse practitioner, loaded DS with med/ first aid. I explained to her that a field medic in the yard is not a nurse nor a doctor. I sort of heard her about calling the Sup.

As a 30-year Veteran and looking at my DS now, he is becoming an excellent leader.
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@severn Plebe Hack? Bronchitis kind of cough? Can they ask for meds from Brigade Medical? Can we send them meds?
 
LKNBrawley said:
@severn Plebe Hack? Bronchitis kind of cough? Can they ask for meds from Brigade Medical? Can we send them meds?
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On the calls we had during PS it sounded like our kid was a chain smoker. Seems like there’s just a degree of crud running around.

I would not send meds.
 
My daughter asked for cough drops and honey on the 1st call and in her first letter to help with the plebe hack. She too sounded like she was smoking 2 packs a day.
 
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