Plebe No More

A look at how the Naval Academy builds teamwork in first year midshipmen.

by Defense Media Activity - Navy

17 May 2013 The Naval Academy Class of 2016 completed 14 continuous hours of rigorous physical and mental challenges, May 14, during the academy's annual "Sea Trials" training exercise. The Naval Academy Class of 2016 completed 14 continuous hours of rigorous physical and mental challenges, May 14, during the academy's annual "Sea Trials" training exercise.

Sea Trials is a capstone event for the freshman "plebe" midshipman modeled after the Marine Corps' "Crucible" and the Navy's "Battle Stations" recruit programs.

Taking place throughout the Academy grounds and Naval Support Activity Annapolis, events included a variety of physical challenges that simulate situations Navy and Marine officers might encounter in the fleet such as shore defense, damage control, land navigation, survival skills, simulated bridge defense and demolition, casualty evacuation and a two-mile regimental run.

The overall exercise was designed to test the plebes' teamwork and reinforce their bonds as a company and class, while also providing a leadership challenge for the upper-class midshipmen who led each station.

The company of plebes who demonstrated the top unit performance through endurance and spirit during Sea Trials will be recognized with the Iron Company award.

130514-N-MG658-696 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct early morning physical training with an inflatable raft on the shore of the Severn River as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-585 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct early morning physical training with an large tire on the shore of the Severn River as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-583 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct a barbed wire, low crawl on the shore of the Severn River as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-520 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct the traditional group run across the Severn River as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-494 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct early morning physical training with an inflatable raft on the shore of the Severn River as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-488 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct early morning physical training with an inflatable raft on the shore of the Severn River as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-471 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct early morning physical training with an large tire on the shore of the Severn River as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-455 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct the traditional group run across the Severn River as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-437 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct early morning physical training with an inflatable raft on the shore of the Severn River as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-422 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct early morning physical training with an inflatable raft on the shore of the Severn River as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-344 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct a RUC march as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-330 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct early morning man carrying exercises on the shore of the Severn River as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-280 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 navigate an obstacle course as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-249 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 navigate an obstacle course as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-151 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct early morning physical training and obstacle course maneuvers on the shore of the Severn River as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-144 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct early morning physical training as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-120 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct a log carrying exercise as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-052 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 take part in a paint ball exercise as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

130514-N-MG658-040 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 14, 2013) Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Class of 2016 take part in a paint ball exercise as part of the U.s. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Based on the Navy's Battle Stations and the Marine Corps' Crucible, Sea Trials is the capstone training evolution for the Naval Academy freshmen class. The plebes navigate physical and mental challenges, ranging from obstacle courses, long-distance group runs, damage control scenarios, and water training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released

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Plebe No More

A look at how the Naval Academy builds teamwork in first year midshipmen.

by Defense Media Activity - Navy

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