Q & A

Daily Schedule
Questions
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Q: What is the Daily Schedule? A: It is what your son/daughter does every day. It is posted at midnight every evening for the day that has just elapsed. Great -- and best -- way to know what's going on -- really, the only way.
Q: Can I see a sample? A: YES. CLICK HERE.
TOPIC: Posting
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Q: When will the Daily Schedule be posted? A: At 12:01 am every day. At 12:01 am on June 28, for exampe, the schedule for June 27 would be posted.
Q: How long will the Daily Schedule stay posted? A: It will be available for one day. At 12:01 am the next Daily Schedule will be posted.
Q: When will the first Daily Schedule be posted? A: The day after Induction Day.
Q: Do the evolutions (events) in the Daily Schedule change? A: Yes, they do. The Academy changes the daily schedule as need as a result of weather and other circumstances. We will not be able to post those changes.
Q: What should I do if the Daily Schedule is not posted when it is suppose to be? A: Call Eleanor at (410) 946-9901
Q: Will you be posting the Induction Day and Parents Weekend Schedule? A: No, as the Academy will give you the schedule.
TOPIC: Copies of Daily Schedule
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Q: Can I print the Daily Schedule?
A: Yes, you can. You will need to print it every day bcause it only stays up for one day. We would suggest you order the GOUGE, which will include the entire schedule of your son/daughter's company/platoon -- along with photos.
Q: Can you send me a copy of the entire schedule at the end of the Summer? A: SORRY, best thing to do is order the GOUGE.
TOPIC: Organizing of Schedule
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Q: How is the schedule organized? A: It is organized by time of day (am, pm, evening) and by Company (A, B, C, etc.) For your information, the Plebes are organized by Company, with about 80 plebes. Each Company is divided into two platoons, each with about 40 plebes. And each platoon is made of of four squads, each with about 10 plebes.
TOPIC: The Evolutions
Questions
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Q: How do I find out what the acronymns mean? A: There will be a link provided on the Daily Schedule with each evolution described.
Q: How can I find out what an evolution means that is not explained? A: Sorry, if the evolution is not included in the description, we do not know what it is.
Q: Can I find out more about the evolutions, more than what I find in the explanations? A: The best way is to purchase the DVDs.
Q: What does it mean in the schedule if a time period is blank? A: That means nothing is scheduled for that time period. Actually, it is a time given to the platoon and squad leaders to work with the plebes.
Q: When it says that a specific Company is at an evolution (event) does that mean my son/daughter's platoon is there? A: Yes.
Q: Are some evolutions open to the public? A: Very few. They include: Formal Dress Parade, Smokers.
Q: Where are the evolutions held? A: In the Yard and at the Naval Station. Some are held outside of this area, including Baltimore Harbor, and Fort McHenry.
Q: Which evolutions will be on the DVDs? A: It depends in the company. The typical ones are Close Order Drill, Noon Meal Formation, Squad Endurance Run, Obstacle Course, Weapons Training, Damage Control, Squad Combat Course, Log PT -- and much more.
Q: Why are some evolutions 1 hour while others are 2 -- even 3 hours? A: Some take much less time than others. For example, the Confidence Course (an osbstacle course atop telephone poles.)
Q: If my son/daughter is injured, will he/she be at the evolution? A: Typcially not, as they stand on the side.
Q: How do the Plebes get over to the evolutions at the Naval Station? A: They are taken over by Utility Boats. They leave and return next to the Robert Crown Center.
Q: What is the Naval Station? A: It is a training area across the Severn River. The following evoutions are held there: Confidence Course, Weapons Training, Obstacle Course, and Squad Endurance Run.
TOPIC: Delivery
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Q: When will I receive the schedule as it appears in the GOUGE?
A: If you order the DVDs (which we hope you will. They are priceless) with the DVDs. If not, in December.
DISCLAIMER: The Q&A above are based on last year's Plebe Summer. There may be changes for this Plebe Summer.