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Starting a new thread as there are questions pertaining to how this works.
http://www.usmma.edu/life/indoc/2008/steps.htm
The Candidates have been, or will be given a list of steps they will have to achieve in order to become recognized as Midshipmen & to say, "Plebes no more". They must come up with a design for their class rings and their class motto. They must complete several objectives. They will do a 9/11 ceremony, PKT (Plebe Knowledge Tests), ect. Spirit missions are considered fun and they do tend to get very creative in trying to out do each other. I think they should take a canoe on up to the Coast Guard Academy and paint their field KP colors this year but thats just me.
Hoping more KP add to the list as I gotta fly.
To become 4th Classmen, the class as a whole must prove to the first classmen that they are united as a class in Spirit, Knowledge, and Pride in the school. This is usually accomplished not only through the daily duties but also by accomplishing a list of "Steps to Recognition" set by the Regimental Training Officer. When the First Class believes the class as a whole is ready, they are accepted into the Regiment of Midshipmen by the upperclassmen and "recognized" as fourth classmen.
http://www.usmma.edu/life/indoc/2008/steps.htm
The Candidates have been, or will be given a list of steps they will have to achieve in order to become recognized as Midshipmen & to say, "Plebes no more". They must come up with a design for their class rings and their class motto. They must complete several objectives. They will do a 9/11 ceremony, PKT (Plebe Knowledge Tests), ect. Spirit missions are considered fun and they do tend to get very creative in trying to out do each other. I think they should take a canoe on up to the Coast Guard Academy and paint their field KP colors this year but thats just me.
The Class of 2010 is working hard to get recognized before Winter Leave by organizing spirit missions every week and knocking out recognition steps. To meet the goal, the Class of 2010 must fulfill fifteen recognition steps as well as demonstrate that they are ready to be recognized by being professional, responsible, and courteous Midshipmen of honor and integrity that will represent the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy well. They have already passed eight Plebe Knowledge Tests, created a class song, presented all seven cadets who have earned the U.S. Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal, and they have shined the War Memorial Bell and Binnacle. The Class of 2010 is motivated and dedicated to be recognized by Winter Leave and with the leadership of Class of 2007, it will happen.
Plebe Rebekah Schuppel
Plebe Class Representative
Hoping more KP add to the list as I gotta fly.