This morning was more relaxed than the past week of Orientation. Today, the cadet candidates were awoken a half an hour later than usual and there was no PT. Youngies were given the opportunity to take some time for themselves or attend a religious service if they chose to. After a long week, this short break was much needed to recharge and get ready for the second half of Orientation.

After breakfast, Third Company headed to the pond and Seventh Company went to the pool. The rest of the companies spent time together drilling and studying youngie knowledge. Time was also taken this morning to teach room standards further in depth.

First and Second took company pictures today and enjoyed showing off their smiles before marching to patio. They were expected to know the shipboard emergency signals as well as the cadet room inspection spout today. Marching practice followed, and then the cadet candidates were off to intramurals again! Fourth and Fifth faced off in an intense ultimate frisbee match, Sixth and Seventh in water polo, and First and Second in dodgeball. Seeing the youngies excited to play and cheer on their shipmates never gets old, their energy has gotten better every time.

As always, the cadet candidates proceeded to evening patio and were rewarded with dinner. The evening came to a close with a short meeting with the Regimental Training Ship Commander, the Cadet Chief Engineer, and the Cadet Chief Mate. They went over emergency procedures one last time before the practice fire and abandon ship drills that will take place before mini cruise. With departure quickly approaching, Squad Leaders also instructed youngies to pack their sea bags tonight to move onto the training ship tomorrow.

It was a relatively laid back day for the cadet candidates, but everything they did today had purpose and was done effectively. Senior Staff, Squad Leaders, and cadet candidates are moving together like a singular unit. They are recharged now and ready for their next challenge.