Beginning with the seven weeks of Plebe summer, Fourth Class begin their road to training and learning the skills and tools they will need as future Naval Officers.  During the seven weeks of Plebe Summer, all Plebes are challenged and strengthened physically, mentally, and morally as a part of the mission of the USNA.  From running several miles per week, to morning PEP for 90 minutes every morning, to memorizing Reef Points and fulfilling their responsibilities, Plebes learn very quickly to work together and to do things the Navy way, right down to folding their clothes... Many of these things may not make sense now, but everything has a rhyme and reason for being. 

During the Academic year the physical training continues, alongside their academic studies, physical, athletic, military and professional training. 

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(Continued) Plebes learn to prioritize, manage their time effectively, and the meaning of team work - "I" does not exist anymore, it is about working as a team. After with Plebe Parent Weekend the Brigade of Midshipmen reforms and Plebes learn to juggle Chow Calls, chopping, squaring corners, learning to keep their eyes on the boat, ProQuizzes, Come Arounds, dress parades, six-week exams, 12-week exams, declaring their major, Sea Trials and the Herndon Monument climb.  All of this and also their duties, keeping watch, Alpha inspections, athletic responsibilities and training, and whatever else is thrown their way, makes for an exhausting year!  Plebe year is filled with challeges but can also be very rewarding, building confidence and maturing these young men and women, on their way to becoming Youngsters.

Quizlet Plebe Summer Flashcards