During Parents Weekend and Acceptance Day 2011, the Class of 2015 took their oath of office into the Academy’s Corps of Cadets followed by the U.S. Navy Reserve (as Midshipmen); the plebe candidates were promoted to plebes.  The oaths taken state that the Class of 2015 will fulfill their roles and duties as members of the U.S. Navy Reserve and respect the rules and standards set forth by the Regiment of Midshipmen. 

The Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Mark E. Ferguson, III, USN, administered the U.S. Naval Reserve Oath with Superintendent, Rear Admiral Philip H. Greene Jr., USMS, administering the Academy’s Corp of Cadets oath.  Following the oaths, the Regiment of Midshipman passed in review of the Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Mark E. Ferguson, III, USN, Superintendent, Rear Admiral Philip H. Greene Jr., USMS, and National President of the Navy League of the United States, Mr. Daniel B. Branch, Jr.

Acceptance Day coincided with Parents Weekend which is the first weekend in which all parents are invited to the Academy to spend time on the grounds since their son or daughter first arrived.  As part of the memorable experience, parents were able to attend classes, view lunch muster and march in, and participate in a variety of other activities.  Parents were also encouraged to attend Admissions Representative Training.  During this training, attendees were given a wide variety of information via a Power Point Presentation.

Friday evening, 2 Sep 2011, the Academy Band performed in the Ceremony of Beating Retreat at the direction of Captain Kenneth R. Force, USMS.  The performance from the Midshipmen and Plebe Candidates included a Salute to the Hero’s and Fallen of 9/11, Band Show Time, and joint who with the Nassau County Police Pipes and Drums. 

The weekend concluded with all four classes receiving leave through the Labor Day holiday.

Major Liberty Dates for 2011-2012

18 Nov 2011 - Thanksgiving leave begins for all classes at 1600 or after last scheduled class without exception. DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL PLANS IN CONFLICT WITH SCHEDULED AFTERNOON CLASSES, SPECIAL LIBERTY FOR EARLY DEPARTURE/LATE RETURN IS NOT AUTHORIZED.

28 Nov 2011 - Thanksgiving leave ends. Liberty Expires for Plebe class at 1800, 3/ at 1900, 2/c at 2000, and 1/c at 2100.

20 Dec 2011 - Winter leave begins for the Regiment at 1600, or after last scheduled afternoon class without exception and with clearance with their respective Company Officer. DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL PLANS IN CONFLICT WITH SCHEDULED AFTERNOON CLASSES, SPECIAL LIBERTY FOR EARLY DEPARTURE/LATE RETURN IS NOT AUTHORIZED.

3 Jan 2012 - Winter leave ends. Midshipmen Officers report at 1200. Liberty Expires for Plebe class at 1800, 3/ at 1900, 2/c at 2000, and 1/c at 2100.

13 Jan 2012 - Commence Martin Luther King Jr. weekend at 1130 or after last scheduled afternoon class. DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL PLANS IN CONFLICT WITH SCHEDULED AFTERNOON CLASSES, SPECIAL LIBERTY FOR EARLY DEPARTURE/LATE RETURN IS NOT AUTHORIZED.

16 Jan 2012 - Liberty Expires for Plebe class at 1800, 3/ at 1900, 2/c at 2000, and 1/c at 2100.

17 Feb 2012 - Commence President's Day weekend at 1130 or after last scheduled afternoon class. DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL PLANS IN CONFLICT WITH SCHEDULED AFTERNOON CLASSES, SPECIAL LIBERTY FOR EARLY DEPARTURE/LATE RETURN IS NOT AUTHORIZED.

20 Feb 2012 - Liberty Expires for Plebe class at 1800, 3/ at 1900, 2/c at 2000, and 1/c at 2100.

2 Mar 2012 - Spring leave begins after last scheduled final examination. Class of 2014(B) assigned to the Supervision of the Office of Shipboard Training to commence Sea Duty. Kings Pointer departs for Spring Training Voyage. DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL PLANS IN CONFLICT WITH SCHEDULED AFTERNOON CLASSES, SPECIAL LIBERTY FOR EARLY DEPARTURE/LATE RETURN IS NOT AUTHORIZED.

11 Mar 2012 - Spring leave ends. Midshipmen Officers report no later than 1000. Class fo 2014 (A) return from Sea Duty and report no later than 1200. Liberty Expires for Plebe class at 1800, 3/ at 1900, 2/c at 2000, and 1/c at 2100.

6 Apr 2012 - Regimental long weekend commences at 1130 or after last afternoon class. DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL PLANS IN CONFLICT WITH SCHEDULED AFTERNOON CLASSES, SPECIAL LIBERTY FOR EARLY DEPARTURE/LATE RETURN IS NOT AUTHORIZED.

8 Apr 2012 - Liberty expires for Regiment at 2400.

25 May 2012 - Memorial Day weekend commences at 1200 or after last scheduled afternoon class. DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL PLANS IN CONFLICT WITH SCHEDULED AFTERNOON CLASSES, SPECIAL LIBERTY FOR EARLY DEPARTURE/LATE RETURN IS NOT AUTHORIZED.

28 May 2012 - Liberty expires for all members of the Regimental Band, the Class of 2015 and Midshipmen Petty Officers at 0600 for the purpose of marching in the Memorial Day Parad. Midshipmen NOT marching in the Parade. liberty expires for 3/ at 1900, 2/c at 2000, and 1/c TBD.

19 Jun 2012 - Academic year ends. NO MIDSHIPMAN MAY DEPART UNTIL CLEARED BY COMPANY OFFICER. THE REMAINING CLASSES ARE ADVISED NOT TO MAKE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS THAT START BEFORE 1600.

Birthday Cakes Available Through NANA

For those interested in purchaching a Birthday Cake for their Midshipmen at the Academy, NANA Services can be contacted at 516-773-5308.

Cakes are available for $20.00 and will be delievered to your Midshipman's table Monday - Friday during lunch.

Pictures

Photos of the Indoctrination can be found at: Student Life Photographs

Kings Point Waterfront is also providing pictures at: Kings Point Waterfront