180607-N-UP035-0231 NEWPORT, R.I. (June 7, 2018) A Naval ROTC Midshipman prepares to construct wooden shoring to secure a flooding bulkhead on the USS Buttercup Damage Control Wet Trainer during sea trials at Naval Station Newport, R.I. Sea trials are a 10-day event where Midshipmen must perform a series of scenarios and properly demonstrate the skills they have developed throughout their training to test them under pressure as they demonstrate proficiencies in physical fitness, watch standing, seamanship, firefighting, damage control and swimming. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mike DiMestico/Released)