United States Naval Academy - Lucky Bag Yearbook (Annapolis, MD)

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WELCOME ABOARD ' 90 I-DAY After weeks of anticipation, Induction Day for the class of 1990 arrived. As they confidently reported to Halsey Fieldhouse. the plebes were piven haircuts, uniforms, and reams of paper ' ork, shown to their rooms, indoctrinated and inniKulated. As each new plebe raised his right hand and swore to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, it was a proud moment for plebes, parents, and spectators. It was also a moment of uncertainty, as the plebes said farewell to their loved ones, who then watched them nervously disappear into Mother B to become Midshipmen. 24 Thp Y«-ar: I-Day IL iMlA. ,

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A FIRST CLASS EXPERIENCE One ' s final summer at the Naval Academy is a good opportunity to see what lies ahead. On their First Class cruises, midshipmen act as junior officers and gain valuable expe- rience. Onboard surface ships, most firsties are attached to junior officers as running mates and are assigned as assistant division officers. This allows them to become fa- miliar with both the operational and ad- ministrative duties of an officer ' s shipboard life. Many First Class use this summer as a chance to explore other warfare commu- nities as well. Submarine cruises, aviation cruises, and Marine Corps cruises are avail- able. Another type of cruise, which a few handpicked midshipmen are assigned, is the FOREX, or foreign exchange cruise. These midshipmen spend their cruise in the navies of our allies, and are assigned officer duties onboard foreign ships. Regardless of which of these options a First Class takes, he is certain to gain new insight into his career. S The Year: First Claaa Cruise

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The Year: 1-Day