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Plebe Parent Handbook PLEBE PARENT HANDBOOK WELCOME USMA CLASS OF 2014 Prepared by the West Point Parents Club of Greater Houston West Point Parents Club West Point Society of Greater Houston of Greater Houston The West Point Parents Club of Greater Houston (WPPCGH) and the West Point Society of Greater Houston (WPSGH) both wish to congratulate you on your son’s/daughter’s acceptance to the United States Military Academy. The transition from civilian life to life at West Point can sometimes be challenging. Please note, you are not alone – we are here to help you. Remember, many have gone before you and many will follow afterwards. Before long you will be saying your goodbyes on R-Day and beginning the journey to graduation. If there is ever anything we can assist you with, please contact any member of the WPPCGH or the WPSGH. We trust the accompanying information from Plebe Parent Handbook for the USMA Class of 2014 will assist you throughout the ―Plebe‖ year and beyond. Special Note The United States Military Academy at West Point will be referred to as either West Point or USMA. The West Point Parents Club of Greater Houston has prepared this handbook as a supplement to the information you will receive from the Admissions Office of USMA. If any informational conflict exists, please follow the guidelines provided by USMA. Be aware this information is general and should be checked against information you receive directly from USMA. Table of Contents A FEW TERMS WHICH MAY HELP YOU GET STARTED ........................................................................................ 1 SUMMARY CALENDAR ...................................................................................................................................... 2 THE HONOR CODE .......................................................................................................................................... 3 THE PLEBE YEAR ........................................................................................................................................... 5 THINGS WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE YESTERDAY .................................................................................... 5 R-DAY ITEMS CHECKLIST................................................................................................................................. 7 SIGNIFICANT PLEBE YEAR – USMA EVENTS ........................................................................................... 8 PASSES ........................................................................................................................................................ 15 GMK BUS SERVICE ....................................................................................................................................... 16 THE REST OF THE FIRST SEMESTER ............................................................................................................... 16 ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST ...................................................................................................................... 16 THANKSGIVING LEAVE (NOVEMBER 25TH – 28TH, 2010) .................................................................................. 16 ARMY/NAVY FOOTBALL GAME (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2010) .................................................................... 17 CHRISTMAS DINNER ...................................................................................................................................... 17 TERM ENDING EXAMS (DECEMBER 13 – 18, 2010) .......................................................................................... 17 GLOOM PERIOD ............................................................................................................................................ 18 PLEBE PARENT WEEKEND (MARCH 11 -13, 2011)........................................................................................... 18 SPRING BREAK (MARCH 12 – 20, 2011) ......................................................................................................... 18 AFTER SPRING BREAK ................................................................................................................................... 19 SUMMER DETAILS ......................................................................................................................................... 19 MONTH BY MONTH PLEBE YEAR REFERENCE GUIDE ....................................................................................... 21 THE YEARLING YEAR................................................................................................................................... 42 CAMP BUCKNER (CLASS 2013 – APPROX. JUNE 25, 2010 TO JULY 22, 2010) ................................................... 42 RETURNING TO WP ....................................................................................................................................... 45 LEADERSHIP ................................................................................................................................................. 46 ACADEMICS .................................................................................................................................................. 46 DECLARE AN EMPHASIS IN ENGINEERING ........................................................................................................ 46 DECLARE A MAJOR ........................................................................................................................................ 46 YEARLING WINTER WEEKEND ........................................................................................................................ 46 STAY INVOLVED ............................................................................................................................................ 46 OUT OF THE LIMELIGHT .................................................................................................................................. 47 HONOR VIOLATIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 47 LINK TO THE ADMISSIONS EFFORT AT HOME ................................................................................................... 47 SUMMERS FOLLOWING THEIR YEARLING YEAR ................................................................................................ 47 THE COW YEAR ............................................................................................................................................ 49 AFFIRMATION ................................................................................................................................................ 49 500TH NIGHT WEEKEND ................................................................................................................................ 49 COW LOANS ................................................................................................................................................. 49 RING SELECTION ........................................................................................................................................... 49 VEHICLES AT WEST POINT ―COW PARADE‖ ..................................................................................................... 51 WPPWE (WEST POINT PROFESSIONAL WRITING EXAM) ................................................................................. 51 SOSH RUN .................................................................................................................................................... 51 SUMMER DETAILS ......................................................................................................................................... 51 THE FIRSTIE YEAR ....................................................................................................................................... 53 RING WEEKEND ............................................................................................................................................ 53 ACTIVE DUTY OBLIGATION (―ADSO‖) ............................................................................................................. 54 BRANCH SELECTION ...................................................................................................................................... 54 ORDERING OF US ARMY UNIFORMS ............................................................................................................... 54 BRANCH NOTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................. 54 POST SELECTION/POST NIGHT ....................................................................................................................... 59 ORDERING GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS .................................................................................................... 59 GRADUATION PHOTO ..................................................................................................................................... 59 MEMORABILIA ............................................................................................................................................... 60 CLEAN OUT ROOMS EARLY ............................................................................................................................ 60 CLASS HOME PAGE ......................................................................................................................................
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