7th Company Commander: 1/C Tyler Rose

Hello all,
My name is Tyler Rose and I am from Dighton Massachusetts. I grew up going to Catholic schools in Taunton, and eventually moved on to Bishop Feehan in Attleboro before coming to Mass Maritime. I also grew up playing ice hockey, and still enjoy pond hockey during the winter. At Mass Maritime I study Energy Systems Engineering, and I am set to complete my studies in June of 2027. I have completed an internship in my major with CBRE Group Inc. in Providence Rhode Island, shadowing some of their operators who maintain the facilities in a high-rise building. With my major I also completed an experiential learning trip to Costa Rica, exploring their innovative clean energy solutions in the hydroelectric sector. Other than that, on campus I have been an admissions ambassador and tutor to prospective students and
underclassmen. In the future I hope to commission as a Marine Corps Officer and take the career path of an aviator to fly rotary-wing aircraft. This past summer I completed Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia, in the 10 week program. This means that when I receive my degree I will also receive the commission as an officer. Overall I could not be more excited to receive the incoming freshmen, and I hope to give
them a fulfilling and rewarding experience.

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Orientation Day 1

This morning cadet candidates were picked up by their cadre. Immediately following pick-up they were escorted to afternoon chow. I personally saw to it that each candidate had enough chow to eat, and plenty of water. After that they were escorted to the gym where they
picked up their sea bags and gear issue. Items in sea bag include their classroom blacks, salts, and boiler suit uniforms. Along with personal protective equipment they will need for the hands-on work done in orientation and the academic year. After that they made their way to evening chow where the meal served was rice and fish. Moving on from the evening meal the cadet candidates were given a medical brief and a firefighting lecture. Once the meetings concluded they came back into the dorms where electronic contraband was collected and they were sent to bed. The leadership trait of today was “attention to detail,” and my squad leaders saw to it that the cadet candidates started to become immersed into military customs and courtesies, and academy knowledge. Much to come over this orientation cycle to develop the candidates.

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Orientation Day 2

     Today, 7th Company officially met their cadre. My staff introduced themselves in the morning, and then immediately moved them to the mess deck for morning chow.

     Following that, the cadet candidates continued on with gear issues in the gymnasium, making sure they had all their required items.

     After the issue, they had a lecture on the regimental manual, student government, and Mass Maritime history. The regimental manual is the “rule book” all cadets abide by, and details how any student should carry out their duties and responsibilities here at the academy. 

      Following their meetings, 7th company made their way to afternoon chow. After meal time, they were met with another lecture on watchstanding which is a Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) class, required for all license majors. The next lecture included material on military customs and traditions. 

     After 7th Company’s classes they then had their first intramurals time block, where they played kickball against 2nd Company. 2nd Company won the game. After the game they ate evening chow.

     Once done with their meals, they made their way back to their dorm rooms and learned how to make their racks or in plain terms, beds. After racks were made they had time to meet with my Training and Retention Officer (TRO), Mr. Danler, and they were able to fill out notecards for mental health checks. After that they were sent to bed. 

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Orientation Day 3

This morning the regiment conducted the physical fitness test which consists of a 1 mile run, pushups, and sit-ups. 7th Company did well, and then moved on to morning chow. They then went on to get their ID photos taken for their student ID cards at the library, or ABS here at
the Academy. After that we continued on with close order drill, perfecting our facing movements and about faces. Later on more time was spent in the gym ensuring every cadet candidate had all of
their issued gear, and that it all fit. We then commenced with the noon meal. Once done, 7th Company headed over to their required Title IX briefing. Following that, we again worked on close order drill where I tried out my own skills in calling cadence to prepare for the final drill assessment at the end of orientation. Drill went well, so we then moved on to intramurals where 7th Company faced 4th Company in water polo. 4th Company won the game. Following that 7th went on to evening patio and chow, where they did showcase their knowledge retention to the regimental staff, and did well for day 3 of orientation. After chow we
went back to the dorms for more room inspection prep and TRO time.

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Orientation Day 4

Physical training this morning for 1st Battalion was doing a 1 mile run. 7th Company held up well, and the cadre were able to test out their running cadences. After morning chow we performed more close order drill, working on the standing movements which are left and right
face, about face, and hand salutes. We also worked some columns which allow a platoon to turn left and right while marching. 7th then moved on to their Cuffe Center meeting where they learned about Mass Maritime’s global engagement initiatives. At Mass Maritime we have many programs that allow us to reach out to global communities. Right now we have students from the Panamanian, and Turkish maritime academies observing our orientation. We also have our own students go all around the world between semesters. I, for example, have been to Panama and Costa Rica. Other students have spent time in Guatemala, Japan, Thailand, and Denmark. Quickly following that meeting, the cadet candidates had their meeting with the academic
planning office to learn about the resources available to them. 7th Company then had intramurals where we played 5th Company, and won at ultimate frisbee. More close order drill after that along with evening chow.

We then performed our BDR, basic daily routine, before bed, and then lights went off for the day for the cadet candidates to go to bed.

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Orientation Day 5

Reveille went off at 0530 today, and the cadet candidates were rushed off to PT, physical training, to perform the station workout consisting of burpees, planks, pushups, situps, and other basic exercises.

Morning chow followed that, and then 7th moved on to Pond day. Pond day is a relaxed event for the cadet candidates where they are bussed off campus to the crew team’s pond where they run through three stations: sailing, rowing, and basic monomoy skills. I personally oversaw the event, and many smiles could be seen, and camaraderie was built among the platoon.

We went back to campus for close order drill, and evening chow. After that 7th Company went back to the dorms for BDR, and lights went out at 2100.

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Orientation Day 6

Lights came on at 0530 and 7th went out to the PT field for another stations workout. Once again we ate morning chow in the messdeck following that.

Our first event of the day was the vessel familiarization tour on board the Patriot State II. It is a requirement for all who will board the ship for Mini-Cruise at the end of orientation. It is a
needed evolution so all aboard know emergency escape routes and procedures, and can also navigate the ship as to not get lost.

Following that was lunch, and then 7th moved on to close order drill time. At drill we selected our guidon, the flag holder for 7th Company, Ms. Olsen. We believe she exhibits the values of a cadet, and has shown skills in knowledge, physical fitness, and close order drill.
Slowly but surely, the platoon is moving as a cohesive unit, sharpening their skills, and acquiring discipline. After drill time we carried on to the baseball field for ultimate frisbee to face 1st Company.

Once done with intramurals we ate evening chow. Our next event was meeting the crew and staff of the Patriot State II. This included mates, engineers, and other staff members. Once the meeting concluded we moved back into the dorms for evening BDR, the cadet candidates
received their nighttime non-noms, or snacks, and went to bed at 2100.

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Orientation Day 7

7th woke up this morning and moved to the PT field for a 1 mile run. After a quick shower we went over to morning chow. Following that the cadet candidates loaded the bus to attend firefighting at the Bridgewater Fire Academy. While there they learned how to operate the
fire hose, various types of fire extinguishers with live fire exercises, and even got experience with self contained breathing apparatuses, SCBAs.

After firefighting the regiment moved into breakout rooms with upperclass cadets in each of their respective majors. This meeting was extremely informational as the freshmen could learn about what jobs and experiences people in their majors have had.

Before dinner 7th Company went on to patio and performed extremely well. Every candidate spouted their knowledge loudly and clearly. They said the 21 part steam cycle and emergency signals as a cohesive unit, making their squad leaders and myself quite proud.

Activities for the evening included vessel billet card familiarization and fire and emergency walkthroughs for shipboard safety. Once back in the dorms the squad leaders showed the cadet candidates proper wear of their classroom blacks, and salt uniforms. Along with how to tie a tie. Lights finally went off at 2145.

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Orientation Day 8

Coming Soon!

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