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Office of the Commandant/General Records: Published Documents, 1908-2008: 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 151c
  • National Archives Identifier:
  • Location: Special Collections & Archives Department - Archives
  • Title: Office of the Commandant/General Records: Published Documents
  • Dates: 1908-2008
  • Size: 10 linear feet
  • Container Summary: 10 records center cartons
  • Creator: United States Naval Academy. Commandant
  • Language(s) of material: English
  • Abstract: The Commandant's Published Documents, comprising 10 linear feet of documentation, spans from 1908 to 2008, with the bulk of materials from 1929 to 2008. The materials consist of guides, manuals, programs, regulations, instructions and notices, orders, schedules, bulletins, and directories. The documents pertain to various subjects related to midshipmen, faculty and staff, military training and organization, and professional education.

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.

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Description of Contents

The Commandant's Published Documents, comprising 10 linear feet of documentation, spans from 1908 to 2008, with the bulk of materials from 1929 to 2008. The materials consist of guides, manuals, programs, regulations, instructions and notices, orders, schedules, bulletins, and directories. The documents pertain to various subjects related to midshipmen, faculty and staff, military training and organization, and professional education. The published documents are organized into six record series, predominantly by record type and some thereunder into subseries by scope of subject matter.

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Arrangement

The Office of the Commandant/General Records: Published Documents are organized into the following six series:

  • Series 1: GUIDES, MANUALS, PROGRAMS, AND REGULATIONS, 1953-2003
  • Series 2: INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES, 1929-2006
  • Subseries 2a: INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES, 1929-2006
  • Subseries 2b: NOTICES AND MEMORANDUMS, 1939, 1950-1977
  • Subseries 2c: MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES, 1941-1986
  • Subseries 2d: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOURTH CLASS, 1929-1986
  • Subseries 2e: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SECOND CLASS, 1929-1983
  • Series 3: ORDERS, 1908-1953
  • Subseries 3a: EXECUTIVE ORDERS, 1908, 1919, 1929-1953
  • Subseries 3b: BRIGADE ORDERS, 1916, 1926-1953
  • Series 4: SCHEDULES, 1926-1991
  • Subseries 4a: FOURTH CLASS SUMMER TRAINING SCHEDULES, 1970-1991
  • Subseries 4b: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, 1926-1960, 1963-1974
  • Series 5: BRIGADE BULLETINS/PLAN OF THE DAY, 1943-1957, 1967-2008
  • Series 6: MIDSHIPMEN DIRECTORIES, 1970-1999
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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.

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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.

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Related Materials

Related Archival Material

Pre-1911 orders, notices, and memorandums published by the Commandant of Midshipmen are found in entries 152 through 159. Records documenting similar subjects created by the Commandant of Midshipmen from 1950 to 1994 may be found in entry 151a: "Subject Files, 1972-1991," and Entry 151b: "Office Files 1950-1994." 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

No materials have been removed from this collection and cataloged separately.

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Processing and Other Information

Preferred Citation

Office of the Commandant/General Records: Published Documents, RG 405.3.1 Entry 151c

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 adapted in part from Inventory of Records Group 405 by Geraldine N. Phillips and Aloha South, 1975.

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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

  • Announcements
  • Bulletins
  • Correspondence
  • Directories
  • Guidebooks
  • Manuals (instructional materials)
  • Memorandums
  • Orders (military records)
  • Programs (documents)
  • Rules (instructional materials)
  • Schedules (time plans)
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Contents List

Series 1: GUIDES, MANUALS, PROGRAMS AND REGULATIONS, 1953-2003 Box 1

Series Description

The first series GUIDES, MANUALS, PROGRAMS, AND REGULATIONS, (and some supplements and journals) were published to promulgate information regarding numerous events and subjects, including brigade officers, midshipmen cruises, drill, extra-curricular activities, midshipmen publications, sports, fourth-class summer training, June Week, professional moral and ethical competencies, safety awareness and squad leaders.

Series Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by subject and thereunder chronologically.

Box 1 Folder 1

Brigade Officer's Guide, 1975

Guide-duty as a Brigade Officer - covered subjects include brigade officer duties, annual calendar and events, personal logistics, and social activities.

Box 1 Folder 2

Cruise Manual, 1964-1965

Manual-Midshipmen Cruises - covered subjects include administration, cruise reports, training, aptitude, conduct, travel instructions and requests, commissioning, international leave, and the Foreign Exchange Midshipmen Cruise Program.

Box 1 Folder 3

Drill Manual, 1974

Manual-USNA Drill - covered subjects include staff drill, close order drill, parade competition, chapel procedures, flags, the color guard, and formations.

Box 1 Folder 4

Exchange Weekend Program, 1971-1972

Program-Service Academy Exchange Weekend - covered subjects include Midshipmen host responsibilities, visiting cadet schedules, entertainments, instructions for visiting midshipmen, trip itineraries, and a map of USNA.

Box 1 Folder 5

Extracurricular Activity Regulations, 1966, 1968, 1971, 1973

Covered subjects include responsibilities and administration, authorized activities, extracurricular activity organization, facilities, financial procedures, field trips, parties and picnics, reports, choirs, hop committee, ring dance, and youngster hop committee, class organizations, and the sailing squadron.

Box 1 Folder 6

Extracurricular Activity Regulations, 1979, 1984, 1986

Covered subjects include activities, officer representative duties and responsibilities, facilities, supportive privileges, sports clubs, financial procedures, custody and inventory procedures, reports, files, and administration, brigade activities committee, brigade social affairs, choirs and glee club, class organizations, and Mahan Hall performances.

Box 1 Folder 7

Family Gram (Midshipmen Extra-curricular Publication) and other publications., 1979-1983

Published quarterly from 1979-1983 the midshipmen produced Family Gram was intended-keep families updated of important events occurring on the Yard. Major topics include plebe summer, concerts, academics, military and extra-curricular activities, faculty activity, and sports programs. Also included are various midshipmen produced newsletters discussing and satirising various subjects including summer leave, midshipmen conduct, studies, graduations, and sporting events. These consist of the First Battalion "Star" from 1978; the Second Battalion "Bullsheet" from 1978; the 3rd Class "Goat's Horn" from 1979; the Third Class "Youngster Fortnight Forum" or simply "Forum" from 1979; and the Sixth Battalion "Grapevine" undated.

Box 1 Folder 8

Football Season - Operation Plan, 1979-1984

Outlines plans for transporting the Brigade-home football games; Also documents logistics of brigade supporting elements attending away football games.

Box 1 Folder 9

Fourth Class Regiment / Staff Organization and Regulations Manual (WORM), 1980

Establishes the organization and regulations governing all Company officers, staff personnel, and Midshipmen First Class assigned-the Fourth Class Regiment during Plebe Summer, 1980.

Box 1 Folder 10

Fourth Class Regiment Summer / Drill Manual, 1953-1955

Outlines drill, physical training, and sports objectives, preparatory activities, indoctrination, and experimental tests.

Box 1 Folder 11

Fourth Class Regiment Summer Detail (Pre-Summer Education Program, 1969

Designed-to educate second class midshipmen responsible for the summer training of the incoming fourth class midshipmen. Consists of lesson plans and basic outlines for the various courses of instruction in administration, leadership, military instruction, honor, physical education, rifle range, medical, plebe indoctrination, drill, curriculum, and organization.

Box 1 Folder 12

Fourth Class Regiment Summer 1970, 1970

Outlines the Plebe Indoctrination System for Plebe Summer. Major topics include new concepts in plebe indoctrination, fourth class regiment midshipmen and officer chain of command, watch organization, activities, various instructions and the amount of instruction hours, events, and competitions.

Box 1 Folder 13

Fourth Class Regiment Summer 1973, 1973

Outlines the Plebe Indoctrination System for Plebe Summer. Major topics include new concepts in plebe indoctrination, fourth class regiment midshipmen and officer chain of command, watch organization, activities, various instructions and the amount of instruction hours, events, and competitions.

Box 1 Folder 14

Intra-Brigade Sports Program Manual / Fourth Class Summer, 1960, 1963, 1966

Rules and instructions governing Fourth Class Inter-Battalion competition under cognizance of the Department of Physical Education.

Box 1 Folder 15

June Week Supplement, 1965, 1971, 1974-1975

Contains information concerning the routine for the Brigade of Midshipmen during June Week, special instructions relative-June Week, and assigns responsibilities for certain June Week events.

Box 1 Folder 16

Midshipmen First Class Summer Training Journal, 1983-1984

Provides key administrative information and the professional material for First Class Midshipmen-master during their summer cruise. Major subjects include reporting, uniforms, luggage, baggage, cameras, bedding, personal funds, immunizations, training goals, tasks, conduct, equipment and security clearances; administration including leave and liberty, currency exchange, customs, illness; shipboard guidance including regulations, standards, and etiquette; safety precautions; travel instructions, and various qualifications.

Box 1 Folder 17

Midshipmen Summer Training Manual, 1981-1982

Outlines the goals, objectives, organization, responsibilities, duties, relevant policies, precautions and procedures for various elements, staff, and organizations involved in midshipmen summer training. Major topics include administration, training, performance and aptitude, conduct, travel and financial instructions, and commissioning.

Box 1 Folder 18

Plebe Summer / Indoctrination System and Induction Day Manuals and Procedures, 1998, 2002-2003

The indoctrination manuals publishes instructions for the conduct of personnel assigned-duty for Fourth Class Summer - covered subjects include concept and policy, requirements, information for plebes, watchstanding procedures, organization of the fourth class regiment, drill and ceremonies, and learning schedules; Fourth Class Training Objectives publishes details pertinent-planning, executing, reviewing and improving plebe summer; the Induction Day procedures and notices promulgate procedures, schedules, and personnel assignments for induction day. Also included is a safety awareness manual for fourth classmen.

Box 1 Folder 19

Professional Competency Objectives, 1973, 1987

Promulgates guidance for the formulation and implementation of courses and programs for the professional training of midshipmen. The manual contains general descriptions of the professional competency expected of midshipmen, definitions of measurement terms, performance appraisal methods, and cross reference programs.

Box 1 Folder 20

The Professional Officer and the Human Person First and Third Class Year, 1972-1974

Describes concepts, social practices, moral and ethical responsibilities and dimensions of certain political, social, and military events, and-solving problems commonly experienced by naval officers and decision makers at all levels.

Box 1 Folder 21

Squad Leaders Manual, 1969, 1974, 1977, 1982, 2002

The 1969 edition is a comical satirization of a real USNA Squad Leader's Manual. The 1974, 1977, 1982, and 2002 editions are official publications and address subjects such as academics, accountability, aptitude, athletics, attitude, chain of command, conduct, counseling, drill, etiquette, medical and excused absences, forms and correspondence, honor, inspections, performance jackets, musters, plebe indoctrination, resignations, shadow command, social activities, problems, special instruction, relationships, and ward rooms.

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Series 2: INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES, 1929-2006 Boxes 1-4

Series Description

Instructions, notices, and memorandums issued to the Brigade of Midshipmen by both the Office of the Commandant and the Brigade Commander. Some of the documents in the series were issued only to specific classes.>

Series Arrangement

Organized into five subseries.

Subseries 2a: INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES, 1954-1977, 1993-2006 Boxes 1-3

Subseries Description

In general, documents in first subseries 2a: INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES pertain to conduct and discipline, leave and accountability, and the administration of the Brigade of Midshipmen and the Academy's military organization, personnel, and training. Specific subjects include foreign and U. S. Service Academy exchange programs, visits to the Academy by certain delegations, prominent political and military officials, and affiliated organizations such as the Naval Academy Preparatory School; environmental conditions and injury prevention, eating disorder prevention, prevention of sexual assault and harassment, and military uniforms; Special events including parent's weekend, plebe recognition and change of command ceremonies, holidays, and June Week; Fourth Class Summer and other military training, the escorting and berthing of candidates, plebe indoctrination, formation of the Brigade of Midshipmen for the academic year, and redistribution of classes within the Brigade, company wardroom programs, professional lectures, security and watches, and telephone policy and etiquette; Midshipmen aptitude, extra-curricular activities, graduate scholarship programs, health and welfare inspections, internships, intersessional periods, laundry, mess, morning routines, move-out procedures, physical-readiness education and tests, performance evaluation and counseling, religious services, separations and resignations, selectees for awards, striper boards, the weight control program, and welfare fund support activities; routines and organization for sports and athletics, coordination of transportation for athletic events, staff and organizational primary and collateral duty assignments, the annual color competition, and regulations.

Subseries Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Box 1 Folder 22
Instructions and Notices, 1954-1956

Other subjects include ceremonies and close order drill, cruises, parades, and solicitation.

Box 1 Folder 23
Instructions and Notices, 1957

Other subjects include exchange weekend and other midshipmen host duties, traffic safety, schedule of events, parades, use of Yard facilities, hops, and extra-curricular activities and sports squad events, and extra duty.

Box 2 Folder 1
Instructions and Notices, 1958

Other subjects include post-graduate instruction, cruises, midshipmen educational tours and visits-certain ships and locations, lockers and safes, uniforms, visits-the Academy, extra-curricular and sports squad events, and extra duty.

Box 2 Folder 2
Instructions and Notices, 1959

Other subjects include midshipmen luggage, driving tests, solicitations, Academy participation in the Pat Boone Television Show, physical training exercises, authorized patrons of Yard facilities, flight training, goat keeper duties.

Box 2 Folder 3
Instructions and Notices, 1960-1963

Other subjects include Aptitude for the Service System 1963.

Box 2 Folder 4
Instructions and Notices, 1964-1966

Other subjects include Professional lecturer schedules and amendments to the Honor Concept.

Box 2 Folder 5
Instructions and Notices, 1967

Other subjects include church parties and the WRNV Radio Station.

Box 2 Folder 6
Instructions and Notices, 1968-1970
Box 2 Folder 7
Instructions and Notices, 1971-1972
Box 2 Folder 8
Instructions and Notices, 1973-1974

Other subjects include implementation of the Professional Officer and Human Person training program.

Box 2 Folder 9
Instructions and Notices, 1975
Box 2 Folder 10
Instructions and Notices, 1976-1977

Other subjects include changes-uniform regulations.

Box 2 Folder 11
Numerical Index of Commandant Instructions, 1993

Organized list of active Commandant Instructions effective Academic Year 1993.

Box 2 Folder 12
Instructions and Notices, 1993
Box 2 Folder 13
Instructions and Notices, 1994
Box 2 Folder 14
Instructions and Notices, 1995
Box 2 Folder 15
Instructions and Notices, 1996
Box 2 Folder 16
Instructions and Notices, 1997
Box 2 Folder 17
Instructions and Notices, 1996-1997

Bancroft Hall Watch Organization 1996-1997; and Company Assessment Program 1997.

Box 2 Folder 18
Instructions and Notices, 1998
Box 2 Folder 19
Instructions and Notices, 1999
Box 3 Folder 1
Instructions and Notices, 2000
Box 3 Folder 2
Instructions and Notices, 2001
Box 3 Folder 3
Instructions and Notices, 2002
Box 3 Folder 4
Instructions and Notices, 2004
Box 3 Folder 5
Instructions and Notices Part 1, 2005
Box 3 Folder 6
Instructions and Notices Part 2, 2005
Box 3 Folder 7
Instructions and Notices Part 1, 2006
Box 3 Folder 8
Instructions and Notices Part 2, 2006

Subseries 2b: NOTICES AND MEMORANDUMS, 1939, 1950-1977 Box 3

Subseries Description

The second subseries 2b: NOTICES AND MEMORANDUMS subseries consists of Instructions and notices issued by the Midshipmen Brigade Commander and pertain to subjects such as aptitude evaluations, conduct of the Brigade, clothing and equipment inspections, reveille procedures, class ring regulations, weekend duty, Brigade staff billets, and plebe indoctrination duties. The Executive Department memorandums address the plebe sponsor program, plebe summer evaluations, induction day procedures, statements from the Board of Visitors, the midshipmen extra duty program, information notices for faculty, participation in Academy programs, instructional media, drill and color competitions, recruitment, officer meetings, and midshipmen automobile privileges. The Fourth Class notices, bulletins and memorandums relate to parade schedules, sport practices, distribution lists, induction procedures, Summer duties, Plebe Summer physical education program, ward room utilization procedures, regimental offices, striper duty, aptitude evaluations, drill, Morse code and signal flags instruction, tailoring, the weight program, weekly training schedules and daily personnel reports, religious services, resignations, and recreational events.

Subseries Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by subject, and thereunder chronologically.

Box 3 Folder 9
Brigade Commander's Bulletins and Notices, 1939, 1950-1977
Box 3 Folder 10
Executive Department Memorandums, 1939, 1958-1977

Includes one memorandum dated September 28, 1939 regarding administrative discipline policies that include leading by example, relations with midshipmen, reports, watch keeping, irritation, drives, use of stripers, good manners, and prevention.

Box 3 Folder 11
Fourth Class Regiment Notices, Bulletins, and Memorandums, 1950-1971 June
Box 3 Folder 12
Fourth Class Regiment Notices, Bulletins, and Memorandums, 1971 July
Box 3 Folder 13
Fourth Class Regiment Notices, Bulletins, and Memorandums, 1971 August-December

Subseries 2c: MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES, 1941-1986 Boxes 3-4

Subseries Description

The third subseries 2c: MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES consists of various instructions, rules, notices, and pamphlets. The records relate to infantry, parade and special formations, ceremonies and close order drill, intra-brigade competitions, the Midshipmen Administrative Conduct System, the Midshipmen Watch Organization, the Executive Department, and the Plebe Indoctrination System.

Subseries Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by subject, and thereunder chronologically.

Box 3 Folder 14
Infantry, Parade and Special Formation Instructions, 1952; Ceremonies and Close Order Drill, 1954; Rules Governing the Intra-Brigade Competition, 1948, 1948-1954
Box 3 Folder 15
Midshipmen Administrative Conduct System Instruction, 1967, 1981, 1985-1986
Box 3 Folder 16
Midshipmen Watch Organization, 1975, 1981, 1986

Watch system organization, mission, functions, roles and responsibilities.

Box 3 Folder 17
Organization of the Executive Department, 1941, 1955, 1962, 1967

Details and the mission, organization, functions, roles, and responsibilities of Executive Department personnel and resources.

Box 4 Folder 1
Plebe Indoctrination System / Requirements and Administration, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969-1970

Objectives, outline of the phase system, the physical education program, conduct and aptitude, correction and punishment, fourth class duties and responsibilities, plebe rates, carry-on policies, the professional program, and the midshipmen plebe indoctrination board.

Box 4 Folder 2
Plebe Indoctrination System / Requirements and Administration, 1970, 1972-1974, 1976

Objectives, specific responsibilities of first and fourth classes, plebe knowledge, wardroom procedures, chow calls, special instruction periods, carry-on policies, timed uniform changes, plebe-ho's, and hazing.

Subseries 2d: Special Instructions 4th Class, 1929-1986 Box 4

Subseries Description

The documents in the fourth subseries 2d: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS, FOURTH CLASS serve as guides to fourth class plebes that address and specifically outline routines and schedules, alcohol rules, athletics, automobiles, the barbershop and bowling alley, battalion office, boats, breakfast, bugle corps, bulletin boards, check cashing, the choir and church parties, clothing and equipment, company officers, the concert band, conduct, dating, debates, debts, dental appointments, "dope" sheets, dragging, drum and bugle corps, enlisted personnel, etiquette, excused squads, mast and extra duty, drill, Executive and Academic Departments, falsehood, fire bills and drills, food in rooms, forms (papers), formations, hot weather activities, income taxes, insurance, inter-brigade competition, issue points, language assignments, lectures, liberty and recreation, locker layouts, mail, messages, mileage, motion pictures, muster, neatness, newspapers, official intercourse, personal hygiene, photographs, precedence of extra-training and squads, priority of routine, quarters, rates, recreation hall, requisitions and supplies, rifles, sailing, service ribbons, shaving, shoe repair, showers, sick quarters, smoking, squads, stenciling, steerage, study time, talent competition, theft, time (military time), tipping, uniforms, vaccinations, valuables, visitations, and watch squads and watch regulations.

Beginning in 1935 there are detailed descriptions of the daily sequence of events to be completed by plebes, hour-by-hour, for the first three days of plebe summer. Beginning in 1958, the detailed descriptions extend to the first eight days of plebe summer. Beginning in 1978, the instructions contain the plebe "rates" or required daily learning for the first thirty-one days of plebe summer. From 1941 to 1945 the instructions cover air raids and emergency drills.

Subseries Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Box 4 Folder 3
Special Instructions - Fourth Class Summer, 1929-1945
Box 4 Folder 4
Special Instructions - Fourth Class Summer, 1946-1953
Box 4 Folder 5
Special Instructions - Fourth Class Summer, 1954-1958
Box 4 Folder 6
Special Instructions - Fourth Class Summer, 1959-1962
Box 4 Folder 7
Special Instructions - Fourth Class Summer, 1963-1966
Box 4 Folder 8
Special Instructions - Fourth Class Summer, 1969, 1971, 1974, 1976-1977
Box 4 Folder 9
Special Instructions - Fourth Class Summer, 1978-1979, 1986

Subseries 2e: Special Instructions 2nd Class, 1929-1983 Box 4

Subseries Description

Similar to the Fourth Class instructions, the fifth subseries 2e: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SECOND CLASS generally address summer training missions, objectives, responsibilities and coordination, training activities, officer organization, midshipmen organization, schedule and transportation requirements. Specific subjects include class organization, administration, automobiles, baggage, Bancroft Hall, barber shops, boats and canoes, chapel formation and attendance, church parties, choir, civilian clothing, conduct reports, executive company, fire bills, formations, gates (use of), golf, hops, identification cards, leave, liberty and recreational privileges, laundry, marks, mess halls, motion pictures, natatorium privileges, recreation, rooms, routines, store hours, sunbathing, tennis and other courts and surfaces, terrace and parks, uniforms, unofficial intercourse, ushers, and the watch squad. Additionally, the instructions cover summer cruise aptitude and conduct, and the schedule of offenses during cruises. Later editions address specific areas and types of training including Marine Corps, aviation, submarine, and surface line specialty training.

Subseries Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Box 4 Folder 10
Special Instructions - Second Class Summer, 1929-1930, 1933-1935, 1938-1940
Box 4 Folder 11
Special Instructions - Second Class Summer, 1960-1961, 1965-1966, 1971, 1982-1983

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Series 3: ORDERS, 1908-1953 Boxes 4-5

Series Description

Orders orders promulgated by the Commandant's Office pertaining to various aspects of midshipman conduct of life.

Series Arrangement

Organized into two subseries.

Subseries 3a: EXECUTIVE ORDERS, 1908, 1919, 1929-1953 Boxes 4-5

Subseries Description

The first subseries 3a: EXECUTIVE ORDERS consists of orders promulgated by the Commandant's Office. The orders relate to absentee responsibility, academics, acceptance of gifts, address cards, air raid defense instructions, athletics - including sports game and tournament attendance, attendance of the Brigade at special events, awards, Bancroft Hall basement restrictions, boats, change of command ceremonies, clothing equipment and uniforms, congratulatory statements, dances and hops, debates, drill, examinations - academic and physical, excused squad formations, fire and emergency procedures, flight training, formations, funeral services, graduation ceremonies, hazing, holidays, inoculations and vaccinations, inter-brigade sports competitions, leave and liberty, laundry, lectures, library access, mess hall conduct, motion pictures, parades, pay accounts for graduating classes, privileges including dining out, drawing pay, June Week activities, special leave and liberty, and suppers; public affairs and relations, recreational activities, rehearsals, religious services and events, reporting absentees, reports made going on liberty, restriction instructions, safety and health precautions, section leaders, service assignments, sick call, special squads, study, study parties, and study while in sick quarters or hospital, summer cruises, sunbathing, visitors, watch instructions, and water shortages.

Subseries Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Box 4 Folder 12
Executive Orders, 1908, 1919

Contains one order dated September 5, 1908 concerning examination and retention of civilian professors, instructors, and teachers in the U.S. Military Academy and Naval Academy.

Box 4 Folder 13
Executive Orders, 1929
Box 4 Folder 14
Executive Orders, 1930
Box 4 Folder 15
Executive Orders, 1931
Box 4 Folder 16
Executive Orders, 1932
Box 4 Folder 17
Executive Orders, 1933
Box 4 Folder 18
Executive Orders, 1934
Box 4 Folder 19
Executive Orders, 1935
Box 4 Folder 20
Executive Orders, 1936
Box 4 Folder 21
Executive Orders, 1937
Box 4 Folder 22
Executive Orders, 1938
Box 4 Folder 23
Executive Orders, 1939
Box 4 Folder 24
Executive Orders, 1940
Box 5 Folder 1
Executive Orders, 1941 January-July
Box 5 Folder 2
Executive Orders, 1941 August-December
Box 5 Folder 3
Executive Orders, 1942
Box 5 Folder 4
Executive Orders, 1943
Box 5 Folder 5
Executive Orders, 1944
Box 5 Folder 6
Executive Orders, 1945
Box 5 Folder 7
Executive Orders, 1946
Box 5 Folder 8
Executive Orders, 1947
Box 5 Folder 9
Executive Orders, 1948
Box 5 Folder 10
Executive Orders, 1949
Box 5 Folder 11
Executive Orders, 1950-1953

Subseries 3b: BRIGADE ORDERS, 1916, 1926-1953 Box 5

Subseries Description

The second subseries 3b: BRIGADE ORDERS consists of orders promulgated by the Commandant for the Brigade of Midshipmen. The orders from 1916 to 1945 are referred to as regimental orders. The orders from 1945 to 1953 are referred to as brigade orders. The orders address subjects including absenteeism and accountability, academics, accidents, annual leave, assignments, athletic activities, automobiles, awkward and remedial drill and other squads, barber shops, basements in Bancroft Hall, battalion officers and staff, boats belonging to the Academy, the Bugle Corps, call lists and rosters, cap blocks, changes to routines and regulations, the choir, church parties and religious activities, citations for meritorious actions, civilian clothing, class rings, combat forces for local defense, commissions and appointments, competitions, cruises (Summer training), debts and credit, demerits and punishments, dental and medical appointments, drill and marching, duties and responsibilities of specific classes, entertainments, equipment, extra-duty and instruction, extra-curricular activities, financial statements, flight training, the follow-up system, formations, funeral services, government articles and property, government transportation, graduations, hygiene, home addresses, honors, injuries, late-return from leave, laundry, leave periods, lectures, liberty, mail, mess halls, midshipmen in hospital, newspapers, parades, pass books, permission to visit various people and places, photography, priority of orders and routines, prohibition of certain habits and activities, publishing of notices and orders, quarantines, quarters (upkeep and security), radios and other communication technology, regulations, repair shops and general repair orders, requisitions for supplies, resignations, reveille, roommates, seniority of midshipmen, sick quarters, siren calls, tobacco, uniforms, ushers, valuable personal items, vandalism, visitors, and watch (security) regulations.

Subseries Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Box 5 Folder 12
Bancroft Hall Orders for the Regiment, 1916

Addresses subjects including hazing, address cards, the Hop Committee, liberty, dining invitations, holiday cards, mail, graduations, uniforms, formations, privileges, the Log, dancing, the band, matinees, Annapolis city limits, visiting private rooms, athletics participation, purchases on credit, battalion officers, storage areas, shipping, late nights, lending clothes, finances, acceptance of gifts, chaplains, studying, conduct reports, logarithm books, room lights, extra duty, publishing and posting orders, libraries, civilian clothing, use of showers, sick and excusal lists, drill, first class responsibilities, Academy boats, and restriction.

Box 5 Folder 13
Regimental Orders, 1926-1928
Box 5 Folder 14
Regimental Orders, 1929
Box 5 Folder 15
Regimental Orders, 1930
Box 5 Folder 16
Regimental Orders, 1931
Box 5 Folder 17
Regimental Orders, 1932
Box 5 Folder 18
Regimental Orders, 1933
Box 5 Folder 19
Regimental Orders, 1934
Box 5 Folder 20
Regimental Orders, 1935
Box 5 Folder 21
Regimental Orders, 1936
Box 5 Folder 22
Regimental Orders, 1937
Box 5 Folder 23
Regimental Orders, 1938
Box 5 Folder 24
Regimental Orders, 1939
Box 5 Folder 25
Regimental Orders, 1940
Box 5 Folder 26
Regimental Orders, 1941
Box 5 Folder 27
Regimental Orders, 1942
Box 5 Folder 28
Regimental Orders, 1943
Box 5 Folder 29
Regimental Orders, 1944
Box 5 Folder 30
Regimental Orders, 1945
Box 5 Folder 31
Brigade Orders, 1945
Box 5 Folder 32
Brigade Orders, 1947-1952
Box 5 Folder 33
Brigade Orders, 1952-1953

Contains order entitled "The Operation and Administration of the Aptitude for the Service Exam."

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Series 4: SCHEDULES, Boxes 5-6

Series Description

Various schedules promulgated by the Commandant of Midshipmen and the Superintendent, as well as schedules promulgated by the Officer-in-Charge of the Fourth Class Regiment to instruct new midshipmen in Naval Academy regulations, govern expectations, and summarize induction week procedures.

Series Arrangement

Organized into two subseries.

Subseries 4a: FOURTH CLASS SUMMER TRAINING SCHEDULES, 1970-1991 Box 5

Subseries Description

The first subseries 4a: FOURTH CLASS SUMMER TRAINING SCHEDULES consists of official schedules promulgated by the Officer-in-Charge of the Fourth Class Regiment to instruct new midshipmen in Naval Academy regulations, govern expectations, and summarize induction week procedures. Each schedule book covers detailed instructions for the admission period. Intended for reading during the midshipmen's first day, this section covers general information, free time, the first night and three days, induction week, barber shops, civilian clothing, debts, midshipmen store issues, duties, foot care, forms and publications, inspections, issue points, the tailor shop, Oath of Office ceremonies, and inclement weather plans. The section: Schedule and Routine/Summer Instruction covers drills, formations, instructional periods, logistics, administrative tasks, acronyms and codes, study hours, and daily schedules. Beginning with the Class of 1976, the Master Summer Schedules cover instructional periods, outline of instructions, academic orientations and examinations, administrative forms, tests, and tours, entertainments, medical and dental appointments, motivational activities, physical education, and professional activities.

Subseries Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Box 5 Folder 34
Fourth Class Regiment / Summer Schedule, Classes of 1970-1975
Box 5 Folder 35
Master Summer Schedule / Fourth Class Regiment, Classes of 1976-1978
Box 5 Folder 36
Fourth Class Regiment / Master Summer Training Schedule, Classes of 1979-1982
Box 5 Folder 37
Fourth Class Regiment / Master Summer Training Schedule, Classes of 1984-1987
Box 5 Folder 38
Fourth Class Regiment / Master Summer Training Schedule, Classes of 1988-1989, 1991

Subseries 4b: SCHEDULES OF EVENTS, 1926-1960, 1963-1974 Box 6

Subseries Description

The second subseries 4b: SCHEDULES OF EVENTS consists of various schedules promulgated by the Commandant of Midshipmen and the Superintendent. The schedules relate to air shows, athletic meets (general lists), balls, band concerts, baseball games, basketball games, boxing matches, Christmas caroling, crew events, cross-country running, fencing, football games, foreign language moving pictures, golf games, graduation exercises, gymnastics, hops and dances, intercollegiate debates, June Week exercises, lacrosse, lectures, liberty, luncheons, masquerader shows, moving pictures, musical clubs, Navy Relief shows, organ recitals, parades, pistol matches, rehearsals, religious sermons, rifle competitions, sailing meets, soccer, smokers (fights), squash games, swimming clubs, tennis matches, track and field events, water polo, women's club fashion shows and other events, and wrestling matches. Interfiled throughout the records are some correspondence from military personnel and private citizens requesting schedules.

Subseries Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Box 6 Folder 1
Schedule of Events, 1926 July-1931 August
Box 6 Folder 2
Schedule of Events, 1931 September-1934 August
Box 6 Folder 3
Schedule of Events, 1934 September-1940 May
Box 6 Folder 4
Schedule of Events, 1940 July-1943 June
Box 6 Folder 5
Schedule of Events, 1943 July-1947 February
Box 6 Folder 6
Schedule of Events, 1947 March-1953 August
Box 6 Folder 7
Schedule of Events, 1953 September-1957 February
Box 6 Folder 8
Schedule of Events, 1957 March-1960 January
Box 6 Folder 9
Schedule of Events and Entertainments, 1963-1974

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Series 5: BRIGADE BULLETINS / PLAN OF THE DAY, 1943-1957, 1967-2008 Boxes 6-9

Series Description

The fifth series BRIGADE BULLETINS/PLAN OF THE DAY consists of publications promulgated by the Commandant of Midshipmen to provide complete dissemination of information to the Brigade of Midshipmen through Midshipmen Officers and Petty Officers. The Bulletins from 1943 to 1945 are referred to as Regimental Bulletins. The Bulletins from 1945 to 1957, and 1967 to February 9, 1990 are referred to as Brigade Bulletins. From 1943 to 1957 the Bulletins were issued monthly. The Bulletins from 1943 to 1957 include indices to and some copies of Brigade and Executive orders, notices, and memoranda in effect; midshipmen and officer watch lists; officer organization sheets; and schedules of drills and activities. Beginning in 1967, the Brigade Bulletins were issued daily. After February 10, 1990, the publication was issued as the Plan of the Day. The Bulletins and Plan of the Day from 1967 to 2000 are publicized in narrative format and include information for all classes, and the first, second, third, and fourth classes respectively. Beginning in 1997, the Plan of the Day is in email and web page print-out form. From 1990 to 2000 the Plan of the Day includes sections entitled Chaplain’s Notes, the OMBUDSMEN, and Uniform of the Day, Summary of Mishaps, Positive Expectations, Naval Term (terminology), this day in American History, wellness and other notes. Also included in the Plan of the Day are hourly schedules for the day - listing specific subject and event names, participating companies and regiments, locations, and lecturers/instructors or action officers. From 2001 to 2008 the Plan of the Day contains only the hourly schedules.

Major topics in the Bulletins/Plan of the Day from 1967 to 2000 (with some minor gaps) include announcements of alcohol and illicit drug policies, athletic practice areas, band concerts, blood collections, contests, cruises, the distribution of ephemera and other notices, equipment and clothing issues, midshipmen publication subscriptions, routine changes and special schedules, and upcoming sports competitions; Congratulatory remarks for accomplishments, anniversaries, and victories; Postings related to club recruitments, class and examination grades, committee announcers, fraternity recruitments, hair, clothing, jewelry, and uniform regulations, midshipmen store sales, morale and safety programs, national news and controversies resulting from midshipmen misconduct, participation in extra-curricular activities, religious ushers and service help, and social activities; Enrollment and disenrollment from certain courses; Library operating hours; Payroll notices; Messages for the Brigade from senior political and military officials and officers; Reminders for extra-curricular activity, entertainment, and holiday events, graduation activities, parades, leave requirements, lectures, mail procedures, meal and dining regulations, physical and academic examinations, midshipmen on certain details and duties, service etiquette rules, turn-in of supplies and textbooks, studies, religious activities, and field-trips abroad; and notices of date and time for various briefings and meetings.

Series Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Box 6 Folder 10

Regimental Bulletins, 1943 December

Box 6 Folder 11

Regimental Bulletins, 1944 January-June

Box 6 Folder 12

Regimental Bulletins, 1944 July-December

Box 6 Folder 13

Regimental Bulletins, 1945 January-June

Box 6 Folder 14

Brigade Bulletins, 1945 July-November

Box 6 Folder 15

Brigade Bulletins, 1946 February-July

Box 6 Folder 16

Brigade Bulletins, 1946 August-December

Box 6 Folder 17

Brigade Bulletins, 1947 January-July

Box 6 Folder 18

Brigade Bulletins, 1947 July-December

Box 6 Folder 19

Brigade Bulletins, 1948 January-June

Box 6 Folder 20

Brigade Bulletins, 1948 July-December

Box 6 Folder 21

Brigade Bulletins, 1949 January-June

Box 6 Folder 22

Brigade Bulletins, 1949 July-December

Box 6 Folder 23

Brigade Bulletins, 1950 January-June

Box 6 Folder 24

Brigade Bulletins, 1950 July-December

Box 6 Folder 25

Brigade Bulletins, 1951 January, 1957

Box 6 Folder 26

Brigade Bulletins, 1967 September-December

Box 6 Folder 27

Brigade Bulletins, 1968

Box 6 Folder 28

Brigade Bulletins, 1969

Box 6 Folder 29

Brigade Bulletins, 1970 January-June

Box 7 Folder 1

Brigade Bulletins, 1972 September-November

Box 7 Folder 2

Brigade Bulletins, 1975 February-December

Box 7 Folder 3

Brigade Bulletins, 1976

Box 7 Folder 4

Brigade Bulletins, 1977

Box 7 Folder 5

Brigade Bulletins, 1978

Box 7 Folder 6

Brigade Bulletins, 1979 January-May

Box 7 Folder 7

Brigade Bulletins, 1980

Box 7 Folder 8

Brigade Bulletins, 1981

Box 7 Folder 9

Brigade Bulletins, 1982

Box 7 Folder 10

Brigade Bulletins, 1983

Box 7 Folder 11

Brigade Bulletins, 1984

Box 7 Folder 12

Brigade Bulletins, 1985

Box 7 Folder 13

Brigade Bulletins, 1986

Box 7 Folder 14

Brigade Bulletins, 1987

Box 7 Folder 15

Brigade Bulletins, 1988

Box 8 Folder 1

Brigade Bulletins, 1989

Box 8 Folder 2

Brigade Bulletins / Plan of the Day, 1990

Beginning on February 10, 1990 the bulletin was publicized as the "Plan of the Day"

Box 8 Folder 3

Plan of the Day, 1991

Box 8 Folder 4

Plan of the Day, 1992

Box 8 Folder 5

Plan of the Day, 1993

Box 8 Folder 6

Plan of the Day, 1994

Box 8 Folder 7

Plan of the Day, 1995

Box 8 Folder 8

Plan of the Day, 1996

Box 8 Folder 9

Plan of the Day, 1997 February-July

Box 8 Folder 10

Plan of the Day, 1997 August-December

Box 8 Folder 11

Plan of the Day, 1998 January-June

Box 8 Folder 12

Plan of the Day, 1998 July-December

Box 8 Folder 13

Plan of the Day, 1999 January-April

Box 8 Folder 14

Plan of the Day, 1999 May-August

Box 9 Folder 1

Plan of the Day, 1999 September-December

Box 9 Folder 2

Plan of the Day, 2000 January-April

Box 9 Folder 3

Plan of the Day, 2000 May-August

Box 9 Folder 4

Plan of the Day, 2000 September-December

Box 9 Folder 5

Plan of the Day, 2001 January-June

Box 9 Folder 6

Plan of the Day, 2001 July-December

Box 9 Folder 7

Plan of the Day, 2002 January-June

Box 9 Folder 8

Plan of the Day, 2002 July-December

Box 9 Folder 9

Plan of the Day, 2003 January-June

Box 9 Folder 10

Plan of the Day, 2003 July-December

Box 9 Folder 11

Plan of the Day, 2004 January-June

Box 9 Folder 12

Plan of the Day, 2004 July-December

Box 9 Folder 13

Plan of the Day, 2005 January-July

Box 9 Folder 14

Plan of the Day, 2005 August-December

Box 9 Folder 15

Plan of the Day, 2006 January-May

Box 9 Folder 16

Plan of the Day, 2006 May-August

Box 9 Folder 17

Plan of the Day, 2006 September-December

Box 9 Folder 18

Plan of the Day, 2007 January-July

Box 9 Folder 19

Plan of the Day, 2007 July-2008 January

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Series 6: MIDSHIPMEN DIRECTORIES, 1970-1999 Box 10

Series Description

The sixth series MIDSHIPMEN DIRECTORIES consists of directories of midshipmen annually publicized internally for Academy faculty and staff. Each directory contains an alphabetical listing of all enrolled midshipmen. Information provided for each midshipmen includes: Identification/alpha number, company, Bancroft Hall room number, academic major, and advisor code/names.

Series Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Box 10 Folder 1

Midshipmen Directories, 1970-1974

Box 10 Folder 2

Midshipmen Directories, 1974-1978

Box 10 Folder 3

Midshipmen Directories, 1978-1982

Box 10 Folder 4

Midshipmen Directories, 1982-1985

Box 10 Folder 5

Midshipmen Directories, 1985-1988

Box 10 Folder 6

Midshipmen Directories, 1988-1992

Box 10 Folder 7

Midshipmen Directories, 1992-1995

Box 10 Folder 8

Midshipmen Directories, 1995-1999

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