Thursday, June 28, 2012
Plebes (freshman) at the U.S. Naval Academy were issued their first uniforms and learned to salute as apart of their induction Thursday.
As part of Induction Day for the class of 2016, Naval Academy recruits are given hair cuts, issued clothing and finally turned over first class midshipmen (seniors) for summer training. That training starts with learning how to salute. Ensign Dave Galluch said this is the first time incoming freshman will meet their trainers, and it's the first time anyone has yelled at them all day. He said it can be stressful for those recruits coming straight out of high school. "It's a tough place to be at because it's extremely demanding athletically, physically, mentally and certainly academically, but after you leave you get a true perspective," Galluch said. "I consider myself lucky to have gone here." The ceremony is scheduled to run until 1 p.m…
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Approximately 1,190 men and women will start their new lives as "plebes."
The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) will induct its class of 2016 Thursday, and approximately 1,190 young men and women will take their oath of office. This year's Induction class should feel extra special because due to a recording breaking number of applications, less than 6 percent of the 20,500 who applied were accepted. Those who made the cut will start their "I-Day" at USNA’s Alumni Hall where the incoming "plebes" (freshman) will receive uniforms, be given medical examinations, complete registration, receive haircuts and be taught to salute. "They walk in as civilians, but they leave the building as plebes dressed in their uniforms with their hair cut," USNA spokesperson Jenny Erickson said. At 6 p.m. the plebes will take their oath of …
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tuesday's exercises build teamwork, strength and coping skills
Sea Trials at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis challenges midshipmen physically and mentally and builds company cohesiveness. It is modeled after the Marine Corps “Crucible” and the U.S. Navy’s “Battle Stations” recruit programs, according to an academy news release. Tuesday morning, midshipmen dealt with high-stress situations and demanding physical exercises during the annual event held in different areas of the academy. Sea Trials is a "capstone" event for fourth class midshipmen, or "plebes," the release states. They are led by upper class midshipmen, who hone their leadership skills at the same time. Some of the exercises included damage control through simulation of a broken pipe or a missile striking a ship; boating; log physical…
