Category Archives: Orientation

Orientation

Orientation Day 7 08/24

Another early morning PT session
Sixth Company sailing at pond day
Fifth Company squad leaders posing with their platoon
Fourth Company hard at work learning their knowledge
Cadet Candidates remaining positive despite their injures
The Cadet Candidates of Fourth Company
Fourth Company Leadership
Seven vs Three
Fourth vs Fifth
First Company doing pushups before playing Six in Ultimate Frisbee
Sixth Company CCs looking out for each other
Academics meeting given by Regimental Academics Operations Officer 1/C Marvel. After an introduction given by Mr. Marvel, the Cadet Candidates separated into breakout groups by major
Marine Transportation and Engineering Cadet Candidates
Emergency Management
Marine Science, Safety, and Environmental Protection
Facilities Engineering
International Maritime Business
Energy Systems Engineering

Orientation

Orientation Day 5 08/22

PT Field excercises

CCs of Second company at pool day
Sixth Company taking to the shade to study
First Company on the field practicing marching
Sixth Company ending Fifth’s winning streak
Third vs Fourth in an intense game of dodgeball
Today the Cadet Candidates wore their At Sea uniforms to patio and dinner for the first time
The studying never stops. These CCs are determined to learn their knowledge

Orientation

Orientation Day 4 08/21

Regimental staff and Commander Deegan leading Cadet Candidates on a mile run this morning at PT
This morning’s PT field exercises consisted of flutter kicks, jump squats, side straddle hops, planks, crunches, and push-ups.
Seventh company going over marching in formation
Fourth Company sat down today taking turns sharing why they choose Mass Maritime. Company Commander 1/C Laing started things off.
First company trying on their uniforms in the gym
Today was sixth company’s turn at pool day. Pictured are CCs trying on thermal protection aids and doing man overboard drills
Second Company took to Great Herring Pond today to try sailing and rowing
First vs Fourth in kickball
Seventh vs Fifth in ultimate frisbee
Second vs Third in water polo
First and Second battalion Guidons 3/C Correia and 3/C Davis passing on their knowledge to the newly appointed C/C company Guidons
Fifth company standing patio with their new Guidon after a long day at the fire academy
Orientation

Orientation Day 3 08/20

Today started with the Cadet Candidate’s first session of PT. After stretching and warming up, they were tested in a mile run, max pushups, and max situps.
Today was Fourth Company’s turn at water survival. Here CCs are pictured practicing flipping life rafts.
First Company went to the fire academy in Bridgewater
First Company returning to campus in their boiler suits
Fourth Company going over marching on the baseball field
Sixth and Second battled it out in kickball on the softball field. Sixth Company took home the win today.

Fourth and Third had an electric game of ultimate frisbee

First Company absolutely dominated Seventh in water polo despite their long day at the fire academy
Sixth Company working on their knowledge

Orientation

Orientation Day 2 08/19

At 0530 this morning, the Cadet Candidates experienced their first orientation wake up. With no clue what time it was, they were rushed out of their rooms into formation outside. With a long day ahead of them, they marched to the football field where they would soon be formally introduced to their Cadre.
The CCs were formed up on the football field with their Cadre standing ominously in front of them. The gloomy weather certainly contributed to the atmosphere. Despite the rain, the Cadet candidates stood, unsure of why they were there until Regimental Commander 1/C Acri-Burns announced they were now going to meet their Cadre.
The field erupted with the powerful voices of the Cadre taking turns introducing themselves to their companies. The CCs were then marched back to the dorms to get dry before breakfast. After Breakfast each company broke off into their own schedules.
First Company went to the pool where they’d learn skills in water survival under the instruction of Mr. Vacha, a teacher here at the academy in the Marine Transportation department. Participation in this activity is mandatory for any Cadet Candidates hoping to go on Sea Term.
Learning how to stand out in the ocean
Practicing getting into inflatable life rafts
CCs trying on their many uniforms in the gym. They were given the chance to decompress and get to know each other.
Before each meal besides breakfast, each company participates in “Patio” before going to the mess deck. They are marched before their regimental staff and quizzed on their knowledge. Pictured is Sixth company preparing for their turn.
Second Company earning their lunch
First Battalion (except First Co who was still at the pool) getting a presentation on the Academy’s customs and traditions.

At 1500 CCs not signed up for a sport participated in intramurals. Performance at intramurals will play a part in deciding which company will win Admiral’s Cup. Below are the Results:

SportParticipating CompaniesVictor
Water Polo5v65
Ultimate Frisbee4v34
Dodgeball2v72
Fourth Company running off the baseball field after dominating in ultimate frisbee

2 and 7 set the done today in dodgeball with an action packed game ending in a tie-breaker round

Before dinner, the CCs went to their second patio. Despite only being a few hours later, there was a vast improvement from their first performance.

Orientation

Orientation Day 1 08/18

The 2024 class of Cadet Candidates and their families arrived on campus today. Some looked eager, many looked nervous. These CCs are about to embark on a ten day journey taking their first steps towards becoming active members of the regiment of cadets.

As the Cadet Candidates stood in line to check in, the Cadre ran around campus singing cadences
The Cadre taking their oath to take on the task of developing their new class of CCs
After the oath, the CCs were funneled out of the bleachers into platoons. Now separated from their loved ones, they quickly found out how things operated here.
While waiting to enter the mess deck, the Cadet Candidates studied and were quizzed on the names of this years regimental staff
President Rear Admiral McDonald giving a CC his sea bag
CCs receiving their classroom black uniforms while getting to know their new shipmates
There were more than a few last minute haircuts today
A fire and safety meeting given by Regimental TRO 1/C Stephens, Battalion TRO 1/C McFarlane, and Cadet Chief Mate 1/C Crotty