Meet the Fleet
The Meet the Fleet programs sends faculty, staff, and coaches on experiential learning opportunities aboard a Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier and the Marine Corps Basic School. These programs allow participants to witness first hand the experiences their students undergo following Commissioning.
Meet the Fleet Programs:
Professors at Sea:
Experience a brief underway aboard a United States Aircraft Carrier! Join the crew as they partake in ship maneuvers, weapon systems training, and flight operations. Previous participants have described this experience as “unforgettable” and “invaluable” as they can now speak personally to what life is like aboard a Navy ship.
“It was an amazing adventure, a lot of fun, and I really learned a lot. I find myself thinking about it everyday here at the academy.”
-Dr. Kim Kowallis (Chemistry Learning Specialist, Center for Academic Excellence, Chemistry Instructor)
Influencers in the Field:
Experience the life of a United States Marine 2ndLt as they undergo initial Infantry Platoon Commander training at Quantico, VA.
Participants have the opportunity to watch their former Midshipmen conduct training in skills such as Machine Gun Squad Tactics, Water Survival, Land Navigation, and Field Training Exercises .
About 25 percent of each graduating class will report to Quantico for training at the Basic School upon commissioning as Marine Corps Officers. The Influencers in the Field experience gives participants insight into the first training environment newly commissioned 2ndLts report to, and in turn allows faculty to better facilitate learning for the many Midshipmen who aspire to serve as Marines.
“I was able to do it right after my first month here, so it really opened my eyes to what I was getting into, especially being a civilian who has never been in the military. It really gave me a better understanding of what we’re trying to do here and what the importance of it is and why training these kids the way we do is important and get them there. It was a really great experience from start to finish.”
-Dr. Wally Bixby (Director of Human Performance, P.E. Department)
