Academy Insider is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that guides, serves, and supports midshipmen, future midshipmen, and their families. We are an educational platform providing information about applying to, and learning about the life at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
Academy Insider is not officially affiliated with the United States Naval Academy, the United States Navy, nor the Department of Defense.
We are community of USNA graduates that know how difficult life can be as a midshipman in Annapolis, MD. Our goal is to give back to help educate and support the next wave of service academy applicants and students.
The founder of Academy Insider is Grant Vermeer, a 2017 graduate of the Naval Academy.
This was a special video. I sent it to my 3C hoping that time is taken to watch it. Some of his statements should be made into posters, post it notes etcetera as i found them very inspirational. This video should be shared by B&G officers to high school applicants. It could be very useful to HS guidance counselors. .
I never played with Cam but after watching this podcast I have so much more respect for him. Well spoken. Proud to be a part of the Brotherhood. Good job Grant.
Thanks for your podcast and thanks to Professor McNeal. As a father of a current USNA 3/C and retired Naval Officer, I appreciate your dedication to the Midshipman. I wholeheartedly agree about finding and cultivating mentorships. Unfortunately some learn the value of mentorship late in their careers. I was lucky enough to have dedicated officers reach to me when I was a LT and pulled me into a mentor-mentee relationship that I still enjoy today. Regarding the “when does your career start” I would contend that it starts as soon as you have a leader assigned over you. That may be a boss or your first company commander. You learn and cultivate your personal leadership style that carries through your career from observing those leaders whether good or bad. Sometimes you learn more from bad leaders because you see what you don’t want to be like. They didn’t lead and they didn’t motivate. These experiences and observations, along with one’s morals, education, and mental fortitude develop their personal leadership style. Analogous to Coach’s Wooden Pyramid of Success, one’s leadership style is the cornerstone of his or her career. Thanks again. Go Navy Beat Army!
Here’s something you didn’t know: There were two men in the 90s who took what was really a yacht club and transformed it into the mandatory training program you all know and love. Those men are Craig Cowen and Ralph Naranjo, both of whom who were USNA grads. Craig Cowen also executive produced a 15 minute video called Feet Wet, which provides an insight into the program and its benefits. Check it out!
Over 10+ years! All leadership Billets (Platoon Commander and above) are all firsties still! However squad leaders and company admin can now be 2/C mids!
@@academyinsider Thanks . Suny NY Maritime college Used second class only . That was the only one I learned about so far Using 2/c of the federal and state academies for Indoctrination .
I'm with Rick here. The different color floor tiles definitely came after our days (class of 2001 here). Most of the hall wasn't finished when I was at USNA.
Hi there. My son is hoping to swim varsity at the academy but they have a very full roster. If he doesn’t make varsity how does it impact his chances? Can you let us know? Also do the service academies have flexibility with their rosters that normal colleges do not?
Could you do a video on how to specifically prepare physically? Like what miles and pace u should be used to for plebe summer, what strength u should have etc? It would really help! I feel like I’m not finding specifics but a guidance on physical workouts would help
Hey! Absolutely - I'll work on some of those things with content! Feel free to email me podcast@academyinsider.com and I can respond to your situation personally in the meantime!
@@academyinsider anything about I day like what they do and anything interesting I love the military I wish I could have joined but I have a physical disability
@@katiemeskimen9733 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-matjZ_1Xj8Q.html Here is a video that touches on that topic and talks about NAPS at large!
@@katiemeskimen9733 Absolutely, I will work on that!! I think you may really enjoy a podcast episode I did all about the daily life of a Plebe. You can check it out here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/011-the-daily-life-of-a-plebe-at-the/id1463594323?i=1000451866361
@@drticktock4011 I love that! Can't go wrong with any of those incredible institutions, but I also think, with bias, being in Annapolis is way better than being in West Point, NY!
Thank you. I didn’t even think about getting a dress for commissioning week, I’m not a fancy kind of lady, but dang I do need to get a dress, as I’m certain scrubs aren’t the correct attire. The thing about the Naval Academy is exactly as Karl said, every experience is the right experience. My son has loved every second, and I’m so proud of him, but I’m only a phone call away should he need me for anything.
Class of 79 plebe summer . Lecture on obeying legal and not Legal orders . “What if our squad leader marches us into the reflecting pool( now gone )” a plebe asked . “ That would be an illegal order and must be reported to me !” But when you come , you damn well better be wet …. “
Really enjoying the content so far. Viewing with my plebe to be (2028). keep up the good work. Great resource and well articulated and explained. Thank You.
Just shared with our local parent group here in North Texas. So excited to see you are back! Your podcasts were such a lifeline and encouragement for me when Zoe was just starting her journey!
My nephew just got accepted into the naval academy. He goes Rhode Island in July OCS. He already has his pilots license which is like a grain of salt to the navy academy. Then off to Pensacola FL. His father was a pilot in The US Army Apaches. So so proud of him!! And let me also say thanks to The Late Major General Anthony Potts for giving my nephew off the chart recommendation!!
*Great looking Bulldog - reminds me of a girl I dragged Youngster Year.* *s/ Retired 24 Year US Navy Submariner - USNA Class of 1965 - Former Enlisted Man*
Lol nice try but the air force produces 500 pilots a year through USAFA and around 400-500 a year through ROTC. But good advertising strategy I'll give you that.
Don’t go pilot. AI is going to make them obsolete soon. Go intelligence. It is applicable inside or outside military peacetime or war. That or engineers. Intel or engineering
I have a question, my right kidney is normal while my left kidney is small, because of that my left kidney works at a low percentage. I really want to be a naval fighter pilot and go through the USNA but I am wondering if I can pass the fighter pilot medical examination.
