USNA Plebe Summer and Induction Day Preparation

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering essential information for USNA Plebes, including the Chain of Command, General Orders of a Sentry, and the Honor Concept.

The Mission of the Naval Academy

To develop Midshipmen morally, mentally and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty in order to graduate leaders who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.

Commander in Chief

President Donald J Trump

Secretary of War

The Honorable Peter B Hegseth

Acting Secretary of Navy

The Honorable Hung Cao

Chief of Naval Operations

Admiral Daryl L Caudle, USN

Superintendent of USNA

Lieutenant General Michael J Borgschulte, USMC

Interim Commandant of Midshipmen

Captain Austin M. Jackson, USN

First General Order of a Sentry

To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

Second General Order of a Sentry

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

Third General Order of a Sentry

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

The Honor Concept

Midshipmen are persons of integrity:

We stand for that which is right.

We tell the truth and ensure that the full truth is known.

We do not lie.

We embrace fairness in all actions. We ensure that work submitted as our own is our own, and that assistance received from any source is authorized and properly documented.

We do not cheat.

We respect the property of others and ensure that others are able to benefit from the use of their own property.

We do not steal.

Midshipman Ethos (Core Values)

My fellow Midshipmen and I are united by our oath to defend the Constitution and by the sacred trust placed in us by the American people. I will earn this trust.

I align my actions with the values of honor, courage, and commitment. I recognize the strength of my team and am committed to the fair treatment of all. I hold myself and others accountable to the highest standards at all times. I will embody integrity.

I intentionally seek challenges to forge my character, owning my failures and improving each day. I exercise moral, mental, and physical discipline today. I will lead throughout conflict.

I will earn this trust, embody integrity, and stand ready to lead throughout conflict.

5 Responces

1. “YES, sir/ma’am”

2. “NO, sir/ma’am”

3. “AYE AYE, sir/ma’am”

4. “I’LL FIND OUT, sir/ma’am”

5. “NO EXCUSE, sir/ma’am”