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Office of the Commandant/General Records: Office Files, 1950-1994: Finding Aid

Published in June 2019

Summary Information

Publisher: United States Naval Academy. Special Collections & Archives.
Publisher Address:
589 McNair Road
Annapolis, Maryland 21402-5029, USA
Phone: 410-293-6922
https://www.usna.edu/Library/sca/index.php
Call number: RG 405.3.1 Entry 151b
National Archives Identifier:
Location: Special Collections & Archives Department - Archives
Title: Office of the Commandant/General Records: Office Files
Dates: 1950-1994
Size: 11.46 linear feet
Container Summary: 10 records center cartons, 2 manuscript boxes, 3 half-manuscript box
Creator: United States Naval Academy. Commandant
Language(s) of material: English
Abstract: The Commandant's Office Files, comprising 11.04 linear feet of documentation, span from 1950 to 1994. The materials consist of correspondence, reports, schedules and minutes, messages, reading and study files, and speeches that pertain to various subjects related to Academy organization, and the administration of Academy supply, civilian and military staff, midshipmen, training, and policy.

History of the Office of the Commandant of Midshipmen

Although not specifically provided for in the original plan for the Naval School at Fort Severn, the Office of the Commandant actually dates from the opening days of the school when Lt. James H. Ward served as executive officer and instructor in gunnery and steam. Under the provisions of the reorganization plan of 1850, an experienced lieutenant or commander was to serve as executive officer to the Superintendent and instructor in naval tactics and practical seamanship, and was to be known as the Commandant of Midshipmen. Later, during the time in which students at the Academy were referred to as naval cadets, he was known as the Commandant of Cadets.

The Office of the Commandant also included responsibility for insuring the "preservation of discipline" and "general security" at the Academy. Line officers of the Navy were detailed as assistants to the Commandant as the responsibilities of the office increased with the growth of the school. Another of the duties of the Office of the Commandant was the command of the annual summer practice cruises and maintenance of its records, under the instructions of the Superintendent. For most years from 1861 to 1909, the Commandant served as commander of the cruise. Today the Commandant of Midshipmen is responsible for the discipline, physical education, and the military and professional education and training of the Brigade of Midshipmen.

Description of Contents

The Commandant's Office Files, comprising 11.04 linear feet of documentation, span from 1950 to 1994. The materials consist of correspondence, reports, schedules and minutes, messages, reading and study files, and speeches that pertain to various subjects related to Academy organization, and the administration of Academy supply, civilian and military staff, midshipmen, training, and policy. The office files are organized into nine record series, predominantly by record type and scope of subject matter.

Arrangement

The Office of the Commandant/General Records: Office Files are organized into the following nine series:

Series 1: Commandant's READING FILES, 1972-1979, 1984
Series 2: Commandant's DAILY MESSAGES, 1984
Series 3: Commandant's STUDY FILES, 1981-1986
Series 4: Commandant's STUDIES, 1970-1991
Series 5: Commandant's REPORTS, 1974-1989
Series 6: Commandant's RECORDS OF MEETINGS, BOARDS, CONFERENCES, AND EVENTS, 1961-1994
Series 7: Commandant's FILES, 1975-1991
Series 8: Commandant's GENERAL RECORDS, 1952-1991
Series 9: Commandant's SPEECHES, 1952-1986

Access and Use

Access

Restricted - Partly. These records must be screened for personal privacy and law enforcement information under 5 U.S.C. 552(b) prior to public release. Per review, select records may be withheld or redacted in accordance with FOIA (b)(6) Personal Information, and FOIA (b)(7) Law Enforcement.

Copyright and Permission

Generally, materials produced by Federal agencies are in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission. Any non-government publications held herein may still be subject to copyright. For further information, consult the Head, Special Collections & Archives.

Acquisition and Appraisal

Custodial History

RG 405 Records of the United States Naval Academy is the property of the National Archives and Records Administration. The materials are housed at the United States Naval Academy, William W. Jeffries Memorial Archives, an affiliated archive, as per a Memorandum of Agreement between the National Archives and Records Administration and the United States Naval Academy.

Related Materials

Related Archival Material

Records documenting similar subjects from 1972 to 1991 may be found in entry 151a: Subject Files, 1972-1991. The majority of the overlapping subject matter relates to awards, boards, celebrations, ceremonies and events, extra-curricular activities, distinguished visitors, midshipmen, policy and regulations, and staff and faculty.

Materials Cataloged Separately

The personal correspondence and congratulatory letters of Captain Joseph W. Prueher have been removed from this collection and cataloged separately as MS 507.

Processing and Other Information

Preferred Citation

Office of the Commandant/General Records: Office Files, RG 405.3.1 Entry 151b

Special Collections & Archives Department

Nimitz Library

United States Naval Academy

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Samuel Limneos in June 2019. Finding aid written by Samuel Limneos in June 2019. Historical Sketch and Scope and Content Note adapted in part from Inventory of Records Group 405 by Geraldine N. Phillips and Aloha South, 1975.

Subject Headings

Name and Subject Terms

Naval education -- United States
United States Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy -- History -- 20th century
United States Naval Academy. Commandant of Midshipmen

Genre Terms

Correspondence
Memorandums

Contents List

Series 1: Commandant's READING FILES, 1972-1979, 1984 Box 1

Series Description

The first series, READING FILES consist of letters, endorsements, and memorandums from the Superintendent, Commandant of Midshipmen, Academic Department heads, and other faculty and staff to civilian and military faculty, library, admissions and administrative staff, military and civilian instructors at other installations/institutions, parents of midshipmen, and private citizens. The materials relate to military and civilian faculty openings, search and evaluation committees, appointments, pay, performance, promotions, reenlistments, retirements, investigations, visitations, invitations, requests for travel and other services, training and briefings, work areas, workloads, collateral duties, scholarly publications, award recommendations, and letters of appreciation.

Other topics include academic reference collections, magazine subscriptions, seminars, forums, conferences, and lectures; Academic Department organization and staff levels, reorganization efforts, command histories, and classroom areas; Academic course material, with an emphasis on leadership, law, discipline, and seamanship and navigation that includes textbooks, publications, audio-visual films and materials, lesson-plans, curriculum changes, and examinations; Midshipmen honor system, grades, projects, uniforms, summer training, plebe sponsorship program, absences, participation in external events and information programs, inter-service transfers, personality, morale and motivation, performance, letters of appreciation and commendation, athletic schedules, sports and sports competitions, clubs, and extra-curricular activities; integration of women into the brigade of midshipmen; The Naval Academy Band, and relationships with external-affiliated organizations.

The majority of the records from 1972-1977 are signed by Gregory J. Mann, Chairman of the Behavioral Science Department, P.D. Abbott, Chairman of the Leadership and Law Department, and Donald K. Forbes, Commandant of Midshipmen. The majority of the records from 1984 are signed by the Superintendent, and the Commandant and Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen.

Series Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Box 1 Folder 1

Commandant's Reading Files, 1971 June-1972 June

Box 1 Folder 2

Commandant's Reading Files, 1972 July-1973 June

Box 1 Folder 3

Commandant's Reading Files, 1973 July-1974 June

Box 1 Folder 4

Commandant's Reading Files, 1974 July-1975 July

Box 1 Folder 5

Commandant's Reading Files, 1975 July-1976 May

Box 1 Folder 6

Commandant's Reading Files, 1976 June-December

Box 1 Folder 7

Commandant's Reading Files, 1977 January-June

Box 1 Folder 8

Commandant's Reading Files, 1977 July-December

Box 1 Folder 9

Commandant's Reading Files, 1978 January-June

Box 1 Folder 10

Commandant's Reading Files, 1978 July-December

Box 1 Folder 11

Commandant's Reading Files, 1979 January-June

Box 1 Folder 12

Commandant's Reading Files, 1979 July-December

Box 1 Folder 13

Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 January

Box 1 Folder 14

Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 February

Box 1 Folder 15

Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 March

Box 1 Folder 16

Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 April

Box 1 Folder 17

Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 May

Box 1 Folder 18

Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 June

Box 1 Folder 19

Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 July

Box 1 Folder 20

Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 August

Box 1 Folder 21

Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 August

Box 1 Folder 22

Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 September

Box 1 Folder 23

Commandant's Reading Files, 1984 October

Series 2: Commandant's DAILY MESSAGES, 1984 July-December Box 1

Series Description

The second series, DAILY MESSAGES consists of memorandums, ALNAV (All Navy) Messages, and transcripts of internal Naval Academy messages from the Chief of Naval Operations, the Naval Academy Communications Officer, Naval Military Personnel Command, and other Naval commands to the Naval Academy Commandant, and other U.S. Navy commands and personnel. The materials relate to a variety of subjects, including record traffic regulations, promotion lists of active duty and reserve component commissioned, noncommissioned, and warrant officers; officer training courses and systems, personnel ratings, U.S. Navy training exercises, logistics, medical materials, procedures for submission of various reports, educational tuition assistance disbursement regulations, regular payroll, absentee voting, military photograph regulations, sports competitions, U.S. Navy participation in external organizations and events, health and hospitalization of Naval personnel, drunk driving and alcohol abuse, visits by foreign delegations to U.S. Service Academies, Navy child care centers, recreation programs, the Combined Federal Campaign, the Navy Newsgram, Navy advisory board reports, holiday greetings from various military and civilian leaders, Naval Academy midshipmen summer training, visits to overseas ports, evaluations, orders, separations, injuries, exchange programs, foreign candidate appointments; and Naval Academy training vessels.

Series Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Box 1 Folder 24

Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 July

Box 1 Folder 25

Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 August

Box 1 Folder 26

Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 August

Box 1 Folder 27

Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 September

Box 1 Folder 28

Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 September-October

Box 1 Folder 29

Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 September-October

Box 1 Folder 30

Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 October

Box 1 Folder 31

Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 October

Box 1 Folder 32

Commandant's Daily Messages, 1984 October-December

Series 3: Commandant's STUDY FILES, 1978-1992 Box 2

Series Description

The third series, STUDY FILES consists of memorandums, letters, reports, and briefings created by study committees and boards. The study files address a variety of macro-subjects related to the administration of the Naval Academy.

Series Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by subject.

Box 2 Folder 1

Aviation / Eye Waiver, 1981-1986

Staff study on modification to visual acuity standards.

Box 2 Folder 2

Aviation Indoctrination Program, 1978

Recommendation for re-establishment of the Aviation Indoctrination Program (AIP).

Box 2 Folder 3

Basketball Floors, 1990

Wood vs. Non-Wood basketball floors.

Box 2 Folder 4

Concept of Duty, 1983

Program evaluation of the "Concept of Duty."

Box 2 Folder 5

Core Curriculum Review Committee, 1990

Box 2 Folder 6

Minority Midshipmen Study, 1989

To examine recruiting and attrition factors which affect the Naval Academy's ability to meet minority commissioning goals.

Box 2 Folder 7

NAAA Sports Study, 1990

Box 2 Folder 8

Naval Medical Clinic, 1990

Information brief for the Commandant of Midshipmen.

Box 2 Folder 9

Plebe Indoctrination System, 1990

Comparative Study primarily of West Point's Plebe Indoctrination System and Cadet Leader Development System.

Box 2 Folder 10-11

Prospective Commandant CAPT M. D. Haskins (1990-1992), Miscellaneous File, 1990

Box 2 Folder 12

Saturday Classes, 1982-1987

Review of Saturday morning classes, academic routine.

Box 2 Folder 13

Small Arms Marksmanship Training Study, 1989

Box 2 Folder 14

Summer Study Program, 1980

Box 2 Folder 15

Supply Department, 1990

Supply Department Briefing.

Box 2 Folder 16

Midshipmen Uniform Program, 1991-1992

Series 4: Commandant's STUDIES, 1970-1991 Boxes 2-3

Series Description

The fourth series, STUDIES is similar in nature and arrangement to the preceding subseries Study Files. This subseries consists of memorandums, letters, reports, and briefings created by study committees, groups, and boards. The studies address more specific subjects, programs, sports, systems, seminars, Naval Academy and private organizations, events related to the brigade of midshipmen, the administration of the academy, academic affairs, and athletics.

Series Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by subject.

Box 2 Folder 17

Absences, 1978

Reasons for class absences.

Box 2 Folder 18

Academic Accountability System, 1978

Box 2 Folder 19

Academic Performance, 1977

Box 2 Folder 20

Academic Reserve Time, 1977

Box 2 Folder 21

Accountability Study, 1977

Box 2 Folder 22

Army / Navy Pasadena Rose Bowl, 1983

Box 2 Folder 23

Battalion Enlisted Advisors, 1981

Box 2 Folder 24

Big Brothers Program, 1972

Box 2 Folder 25

Bowling Lanes, 1972

Box 2 Folder 26

Boxing, 1989

Box 2 Folder 27

Brigade Intramural Program Study, 1978

Box 2 Folder 28

Brigade Officer Overload Study, 1974

Box 2 Folder 29

Brigade Officer Overload Survey II, 1975

Box 2 Folder 30

Budget, 1991

Box 2 Folder 31

Calculators, 1975-1976

Box 2 Folder 32

Class Absences, 1981

Box 2 Folder 33

Communications Study, undated

Box 2 Folder 34

Company Wardroom Facility Studies, 1978

Box 2 Folder 35

Counseling Requirements Study, 1977

Box 2 Folder 36

Dickinson Report, 1977

Major General Hillman Dickinson Final Report of the West Point Study Group.

Box 2 Folder 37

Distinguished Officer Seminar, 1972-1977

Box 2 Folder 38

Evening Meal Formation, 1977

Box 2 Folder 39

Faculty Recognition Day, 1984

Box 2 Folder 40

Flying Club Info, 1985-1989

Box 2 Folder 41

Foreign Exchanges of Midshipmen, 1974

Box 2 Folder 42

Grapes Report - Class of 1973, 1973

Graduate Performance Evaluation System (Grapes) feedback upon the performance of Naval Academy graduates.

Box 2 Folder 43

Honor, 1974-1982

Honor System, Honor Boards, Brigade Honor Committees, Four Year Honor Education Program - Organization, changes to, honor case comparisons.

Box 2A Folder 1

Honor Education Program, 1984

Box 2A Folder 2

Human Sciences Research, Inc., 1971

Box 2A Folder 3

Intramural Program, 1983

Box 3 Folder 1

Intramural Study, 1987

Box 3 Folder 2

Inputs from IRU, 1974

Internal Resources Utilization (IRU).

Box 3 Folder 3

Junior Officer Readiness Review, 1975-1977

Box 3 Folder 4

Length of Plebe Summer, 1982

Box 3 Folder 5

Male Attitudes Towards Women at USNA, 1976-1981

Print out

Box 3 Folder 6

Management Study (Office of the Commandant), 1974-1975

Box 3 Folder 7

Midshipmen Attitudes 1984 Sail Training Study, 1984-1985

Box 3 Folder 8

Midshipmen Information System, 1975

Box 3 Folder 9

Midshipmen Mess / Stewards, 1972-1977

Box 3 Folder 10

Midshipmen Striper Administrative Duties; Time Analysis, 1975-1976

Box 3 Folder 11

Midshipmen Time Findings, 1977

Box 3 Folder 12

Midshipmen Time Profile, 1975

Box 3 Folder 13

Midshipmen Weight Control Program, 1977-1978

Box 3 Folder 14

Moving Class of 1986 Study, 1984

Changing of midshipmen class companies.

Box 3 Folder 15

Naval Academy Prep School, 1975-1978

Box 3 Folder 16

Navy Federal Credit Union, 1976

Box 3 Folder 17

NL 454, undated

Box 3 Folder 18

NROTC Accession History, undated

Box 3 Folder 19

Officer Retention, 1983

Box 3 Folder 20

Officer Uniforms and Appearances, 1977

Box 3 Folder 21

Order of Merit, 1970-1980

Revisions to USNA Transcript 1970; Analysis of Academic / Non-Academic weight factors in the computation of order of merit of midshipmen.

Box 3 Folder 22

OSD Faculty Study, 1977

Box 3 Folder 23

Physical Education (PE) Grading System, undated

Box 3 Folder 24

Physical Education (PE) Organization, 1981

Box 3 Folder 25

Pistol / Rifle Competition, 1981

Box 3 Folder 26

Plebe Breakfast, 1978

Box 3 Folder 27

Plebe Summer Length, 1982

Box 3 Folder 28

Plebe Time Study, 1977

Box 3 Folder 29

Primary School, 1976

Box 3 Folder 30

Privileges: Special Study Group, 1978

Box 3 Folder 31

Professionalism Study Recommendations, undated

Box 3 Folder 32

Pseudo-folliculitis barbae (PFB), 1978

Shaving irritation.

Box 3 Folder 33

Racial Tensions in Brigade, 1989

Box 3 Folder 34

Reduction of Striper Administrative Load, 1976-1977

Box 3 Folder 35

Reorganization of Company Structure, 1976-1988

Box 3 Folder 36

Report on Trial Accountability System - 2nd Bn during 1st Semester, 1977

Box 3 Folder 37

Roommate Assignment Program, 1977-1978

Box 3 Folder 38

Scheduling Study, 1977

Box 3 Folder 39

Scramble Study, 1988

Plebe class reorganization.

Box 3 Folder 40

Second Class Parades, 1980

Box 3 Folder 41

Self Study Committee, 1985

Also includes black binder proceeding folder.

Box 3 Folder 42

Service Academies Exchange Program, 1976

Box 3 Folder 43

Service Selection - Class of 1975, 1975

Box 3 Folder 44

Shadow Command, 1973

Box 3 Folder 45

Shifting Classes, 1984

Box 3 Folder 46

Shuffle of Class of 1987, 1984

Box 3 Folder 47

Small Arms, undated

Point paper on small arms program.

Box 3 Folder 48

Study on Professionalism Shortcomings, 1977

Box 3 Folder 49

Tea Fights, 1977

Box 3 Folder 50

Training Philosophy, 1990

Box 3 Folder 51

Warfare Specialty Insignia; wearing of, 1977

Box 3 Folder 52

Weekend Accountability Procedures Study, 1977

Box 3 Folder 53

West Point Time Study, 1977

Box 3 Folder 54

Wigs for Middies, 1970

Midshipmen buying wigs for use off Academy grounds.

Box 3 Folder 55

Use of NA Facilities by Enlisted Personnel, 1972

Box 3 Folder 56

Women at USNA, 1976-1987

Box 3 Folder 57

Women Roommate Assignments '82, 1978

Box 3 Folder 58

"X" Periods, 1980-1985

Series 5: Commandant's REPORTS, 1974-1989 Box 4

Series Description

The fifth series, REPORTS consists of reports created by various committees, groups and boards. The reports relate to various subjects including women in the Navy and at the Naval Academy, physical fitness and athletics administration, sexual harassment, security and education, among other subjects.

Series Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by subject.

Box 4 Folder 1

Athletic Director Search Committee, 1988

Box 4 Folder 2

Brigade Physical Fitness, 1978

Box 4 Folder 3

Clements Committee, 1976

Visit by Clements Committee staff, report and recommendations.

Box 4 Folder 4

DOD Committee on Excellence in Education, 1974

Box 4 Folder 5

Report on Progress of Women in Navy, 1987

Box 4 Folder 6

Security System, 1982

Box 4 Folder 7

Sexual Harassment, 1981

Box 4 Folder 8

Women at USNA, 1986-1989

Series 6: Commandant's RECORDS OF MEETINGS, BOARDS, CONFERENCES, AND EVENTS, 1961-1994 Boxes 4-5

Series Description

The sixth series, RECORDS OF MEETINGS, BOARDS, CONFERENCES, AND EVENTS consists of memorandums, letters, endorsements, minutes, proceedings note cards, and reports created by numerous organizations, committees, boards, meetings, and recorders of certain official functions and events. The records relate to various events and subjects including promotion, swearing-in, and change of command ceremonies for several distinguished visitors and military personnel; the Board of Visitors, Command climate and changes of Command, objective review and academic board deliberations, leadership conferences, and Academy participation in Navy-wide exercises.

Series Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by subject, and thereunder chronologically.

Box 4 Folder 9

Board of Visitors Reports, Statements, and Programs, 1961-1969

Box 4 Folder 10

Board of Visitors, 1970-1976

Box 4 Folder 11

Board of Visitors, 1977-1984

Box 4 Folder 12

Board of Visitors, 1985-1988

Box 4 Folder 13

Board of Visitors, 1990

Box 4 Folder 14

Climate Assessment of USNA, 1990

Box 4 Folder 15

Changes of Command - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1974-1990

Box 4 Folder 16

CNO Change of Command, 1970

Ceremony proceedings handbook for master of ceremonies.

Box 4 Folder 17

Changes of Command - Superintendent (SUPT), 1981-1986

Box 4 Folder 18

Changes of Command - Superintendent (SUPT), 1968-1988

Box 4 Folder 19

Log Magazine Meetings and Issues, 1983-1991

Box 4 Folder 20

Non-Academic Activities Study Group - Commandant's Report, 1989

Box 4 Folder 21

Objectives Review Board (ORB), 1973-1979

Box 4 Folder 22

Parent's Weekend Final Report, 1990-1994

Box 4 Folder 23

Promotion Ceremonies - Superintendent, 1980

Box 5 Folder 1

Sea Link 1989 - Questionnaire / Surveys, 1989

Box 5 Folder 2

Sea Link 1989, 1989

Black binder.

Box 5 Folder 3

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Swearing-In Ceremony, 1987

Honorable James Webb new SECNAV.

Box 5 Folder 4

Superintendent's Conferences, 1967-1970

Conference of Superintendent's of the Academies of the Armed Forces.

Box 5 Folder 5

Superintendent's Conferences, 1971-1976

Box 5 Folder 6

Superintendent's Conferences, 1977-1982

Box 5 Folder 7

Superintendent's Conferences, 1983-1988

Box 5 Folder 8

Superintendent's Conferences, 1989

Box 5 Folder 9

Superintendent's Conferences, 1989

Binder.

Box 5 Folder 10

Superintendent's Conferences, 1991

Binder.

Box 5 Folder 11

Superintendent's Conferences, 1992

Binder

Box 5 Folder 12

Superintendent's Conferences, 1992

Binder

Box 5 Folder 13

Superintendent's Turnover Brief, 1986

Box 5 Folder 14

Women Midshipmen Study Group Meeting Report, 1990

Series 7: Commandant's FILES, 1975-1991 Boxes 5-6

Series Description

The seventh series, subseries FILES consists of letters, notices, memorandums, briefs, meeting minutes, reports, booklets, programs, and agendas. The records relate to various subjects including advisory boards, accountability, admissions, maintenance of Bancroft Hall, brigade policy, equal opportunity, funds and budgets, leadership courses and issues, midshipmen professional education and supplies, plebe summer training and material, the sailing program, summer cruises, and women in the Brigade of Midshipmen.

Series Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by subject, and thereunder chronologically.

Box 5 Folder 15

Academic Advisory Board, 1978-1984

Box 5 Folder 16

Academic Advisory Board, 1988

binder

Box 5 Folder 17

Accountability Issue, 1983

Box 5 Folder 18

Admissions, 1988-1989

Box 5 Folder 19

Bancroft Hall Maintenance, 1987-1988

Box 6 Folder 1

Brigade Policy Issues, 1981

Box 6 Folder 2

Equal Opportunity, 1989

Box 6 Folder 3

Funds Non-Approved, 1987

Box 6 Folder 4

Leadership Courses Taught at USNA, 1981

Box 6 Folder 5

Leadership Issues, 1975-1977

Candidate conditioning system; leadership and professional development program; fraternization and dating; women integrating into the Brigade of Midshipmen.

Box 6 Folder 6

Midshipmen Annual Budget, 1988-1991

Box 6 Folder 7

Midshipmen Professional Education / Leadership, 1981

Midshipmen education programs.

Box 6 Folder 8

Midshipmen Supply Audit Issues, 1983-1984

Box 6 Folder 9

Plebe Summer / Plebe Pro Books, 1983

Box 6 Folder 10

objectives Review Board (ORB), 1983

Box 6 Folder 11

Retreat, 1987

Various retreats: Superintendent's Retreat, Commandant's Retreat, Striper Leadership Retreats - Agendas, notes, etc.

Box 6 Folder 12

Sailing Program Issues, 1984-1985

Box 6 Folder 13

1984 Summer Cruise Proposals, 1982-1983

Box 6 Folder 14

SWO Matters, 1984

Surface Warfare Information Officer - Service Selections.

Box 6 Folder 15

TAD "Junk", 1988

Travel / Transportation Authorizations.

Box 6 Folder 16

USMC Issues, 1983

Responsibilities, Evaluations.

Box 6 Folder 17

VTNA, 1990

Naval Academy Flying Squadron - Budget cuts, training program, statistics, attrition report.

Box 6 Folder 18

Women in Brigade, 1981-1982

Commandant's Task Force dealing with women's social issues, integration issues.

Box 6 Folder 19

Women in Brigade, 1989

Student Projects; Fraternization.

Series 8: Commandant's GENERAL RECORDS, 1952-1991 Boxes 6-10

Series Description

The eighth series, GENERAL RECORDS consists of directives, endorsements, instructions, letters, lists, memorandums, photographs, reports, and transparencies; meeting and board invitations, agendas, procedures, minutes, and schedules; event schedules, programs, agendas, orders and supplements; and ephemera including handouts, pamphlets, articles and newsletters. The records relate to various subjects including numerous advisory boards and councils, granting of amnesty for infractions, award ceremonies, investigations, assumption and change of command ceremonies, June / Commissioning week, delayed graduations, Leader's Forums, resistance toward and litigation against compulsory religious services, resources management, role modeling, standards and regulations related to grooming and uniforms, integration of women into the Brigade of Midshipmen, official visits by Academy staff to European Naval Academies, and other subjects.

Series Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by subject, and thereunder chronologically.

Box 6 Folder 20

Academic Advisory Board, 1968-1991

Academic computing; agendas, invitations, lists of board members, minutes, professional competency objectives, and schedules.

Box 6 Folder 21

Academic Council, 1968

Announcement of meeting of Academic Council.

Box 6 Folder 22

Addresses / Speeches, 1967-1990

Various speeches by the Superintendent, commandant, and other naval officers.

Box 6 Folder 23

Alumni Association Board of Trustee's Meeting, 1969-1970

Agendas and notices.

Box 6 Folder 24

Amnesty, 1953-1985

Commutation of punishments for certain conduct and other offenses by various officials. Some annotated lists of historical commutations date from early as 1919.

Box 6 Folder 25

Assumption of Command, 1985 January

Assumption of / Change of Command Ceremony for the Commandant of Midshipmen.

Box 6 Folder 26

Athletic Council Meeting, 1986

Nomination and selection of candidates for awards; meeting minutes and agendas.

Box 6 Folder 27

Award Ceremonies, 1980-1983

Agendas for award ceremonies; copies of awards to naval personnel; copies of letters and memorandums documenting the recommendation for and granting of awards.

Box 6 Folder 28

Battalion Officers' Conference, 1968-1969

Box 6 Folder 29

Senator Byrd Investigation, 1966

Box 6 Folder 30

Ceremonies (Retirements / Promotions / etc.), 1967, 1972-1987

Schedules, programs, lists of attendees; letters and memorandums concerning events.

Box 6 Folder 31

Christmas Card List, 1968

List of recipients of Christmas cards sent by the Commandant.

Box 6 Folder 32

Commandants' Agreement of Conduct of Inter-Academy Visits / Athletic Contests, 1979-1984

Joint letters of agreement between Service Academy Commandants.

Box 6 Folder 33

Commandant's Photos, 1985-1987

Official photographs of Commandant Stephen K. Chadwick.

Box 6 Folder 34

Commissioning Week, 1979

Lists, schedules, programs, awards, and correspondence related to commissioning week activities 1979.

Box 6 Folder 35

Commissioning Week, 1982

Schedule.

Box 6 Folder 36

Commissioning Week, 1983

Lists, schedules, programs, awards, and correspondence related to commissioning week activities 1983.

Box 6 Folder 37

Commissioning Week, 1984

Lists, schedules, programs, awards, and correspondence related to commissioning week activities 1983.

Box 6 Folder 38

Commissioning Week, 1985

Box 6 Folder 39

Graduation Exercise and Commissioning Ceremony Sequence of Events/Schedules, 1985

Box 6 Folder 40

Commissioning Week, 1986

Lists, schedules, programs, awards, and correspondence related to commissioning week activities 1983.

Box 6 Folder 41

Commissioning Week, 1987

Lists, schedules, programs, awards, and correspondence related to commissioning week activities 1983.

Box 7 Folder 1

Commissioning Week, 1988

Lists, schedules, programs, awards, and correspondence related to commissioning week activities 1983.

Box 7 Folder 2

Commissioning Week, 1989

Lists, schedules, programs, awards, and correspondence related to commissioning week activities 1983.

Box 7 Folder 3

Change of Command, 1967

Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - RADM Sheldon Kinney to Captain Lawrence Heyworth - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.

Box 7 Folder 4

Change of Command, 1969

Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - RADM Lawrence Heyworth to Captain Robert Paul Coogan - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.

Box 7 Folder 5

Change of Command, 1971

Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - RADM Robert Paul Coogan to Captain Max King Morris - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.

Box 7 Folder 6

Change of Command, 1973

Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - RADM Max King Morris to Captain Donald K Forbes - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.

Box 7 Folder 7

Change of Command, 1976

Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - Captain Donald K Forbes to Captain James Alexander Winnefeld - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.

Box 7 Folder 8

Change of Command, 1978

Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - 1) Captain James Alexander Winnefeld to Captain Jack N. Darby 2) Captain Jack N. Darby to Captain E J Hogan - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations.

Box 7 Folder 9

Change of Command, 1979

Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - Captain Jack N. Darby to Captain William F. McCauley - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations; also contains miscellaneous material from 1976 and 1984.

Box 7 Folder 10

Change of Command, 1981

Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - RADM William F. McCauley to Captain Leon A. Edney - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.

Box 7 Folder 11

Change of Command, 1984

Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - Commodore Leon A. Edney to Captain Leslie Palmer - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.

Box 7 Folder 12

Change of Command, 1987

Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - Rear Admiral Stephen K. Chadwick to Captain Howard W Habermeyer - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.

Box 7 Folder 13

Change of Command, 1989

Commandant of Midshipmen Change of Command - Rear Admiral Howard W. Habermeyer to Rear Admiral Joseph W Prueher - Maps, Schedules, Plans, Invitations, Programs; Correspondence relating to.

Box 7 Folder 14

Navy Bride / Wife Portfolio, 1985-1987

Contains numerous publications, guidebooks, and other resources for new Navy families, given by the Brides' Coffee at the Commandant's Quarters.

Box 7 Folder 15

Committee for determining privileges associated with Superintendent's List Weekends, 1971

Box 7 Folder 16

C. O.'s Captain's Mast, 1968

Box 7 Folder 17

Deputy Commandant's Farewell, 1987

Box 7 Folder 18

Modernization and Maintenance Plan for the Naval Academy, 1968-1981

Project plans, work remaining; dairy farm projects.

Box 7 Folder 19

Class of 1980 Graduation and Commissioning of Midshipmen - Delayed Graduates, 1980-1985

Box 7 Folder 20

Delayed Graduation Ceremonies, 1973-1981

Schedules, pamphlets, programs; correspondence relating to.

Box 7 Folder 21

Dope Passing, 1960-1963

Correspondence relating to disseminating information regarding past quizzes (instances of cheating); Also included is various correspondence relating to "Free Academic Discussion."

Box 7 Folder 22

Facilities Planning Board, 1973-1983

Reports and minutes of the board; material related to projects, building construction and repair.

Box 7 Folder 23

Hebert Subcommittee, 1968

Visit to the Naval Academy by the Special Subcommittee on Service Academies, House Armed Services Committee.

Box 7 Folder 24

Hobson's Choice, 1952

Article from Wall Street Journal entitled "Hobson's Choice" dated 14 May 1952

Box 7 Folder 25

Captain Hoof, 1966-1967

Investigations and correspondence related to undue attrition exacted on plebes during plebe summer; also related to Captain Wayne Hoof, head of Department of English, History and Government in the same.

Box 7 Folder 26