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Academy Insider - The United States Naval Academy
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Приєднався 15 лис 2017
Academy Insider is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that guides, serves, and supports midshipmen, future midshipmen, and their families. We are an educational platform providing information about applying to, and learning about the life at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
Academy Insider is not officially affiliated with the United States Naval Academy, the United States Navy, nor the Department of Defense.
We are community of USNA graduates that know how difficult life can be as a midshipman in Annapolis, MD. Our goal is to give back to help educate and support the next wave of service academy applicants and students.
The founder of Academy Insider is Grant Vermeer, a 2017 graduate of the Naval Academy.
Academy Insider is not officially affiliated with the United States Naval Academy, the United States Navy, nor the Department of Defense.
We are community of USNA graduates that know how difficult life can be as a midshipman in Annapolis, MD. Our goal is to give back to help educate and support the next wave of service academy applicants and students.
The founder of Academy Insider is Grant Vermeer, a 2017 graduate of the Naval Academy.
BANCROFT HALL Terminology: Understanding the Midshipmen Living Area
"What is the layout of Bancroft Hall? I hear the terms wing, deck, and P-way amongst others, but I really don't know what that means."
If you've ever wondered or asked that question then check out this episode!!
What exactly are the unique terms and layout secrets of Bancroft Hall that every midshipman must master? Dive deep into the heart of the United States Naval Academy with us as we unravel the fascinating structure and terminology of Bancroft Hall, thanks to a great question from Sarah in Tucson, Arizona. Learn the meanings behind "wing," "deck," and "P-way" and get a grip on how midshipmen navigate their intricate living spaces. Understand what it means to live at an address like "seven-two" or "eight-zero" and how these designations foster a strong community among those who call Bancroft Hall home.
Join us on this episode of the Academy Insider Podcast as we provide a comprehensive breakdown of Bancroft Hall's eight wings connected by breezeways. We’ll walk you through the daily life within these walls and highlight how the unique living arrangements contribute to the midshipmen’s experience. Whether you're a prospective midshipman, a family member, or simply curious about the Naval Academy, this episode offers valuable insights and answers to your burning questions. Plus, don't forget to check out how you can submit your own questions for future episodes.
The mission of Academy Insider is to guide, serve, and support Midshipmen, future Midshipmen, and their families.
Grant Vermeer your host is the person who started it all. He is the founder of Academy Insider and the host of The Academy Insider podcast and the USNA Property Network Podcast. He was a recruited athlete which brought him to Annapolis where he was a four year member of the varsity basketball team. He was a cyber operations major and commissioned into the Cryptologic Warfare Community. He was stationed at Fort Meade and supported the Subsurface Direct Support mission.
He separated from the Navy in 2023 and now owns The Vermeer Group, a boutique residential real estate company that specializes in serving the United States Naval Academy community PCSing to California & Texas.
We are here to be your guide through the USNA experience.
Connect with Grant on Linkedin
Academy Insider Website
Academy Insider Facebook Page
If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, have an idea, question or topic you would like to see covered, reach out: podcast@academyinsider.com.
If you've ever wondered or asked that question then check out this episode!!
What exactly are the unique terms and layout secrets of Bancroft Hall that every midshipman must master? Dive deep into the heart of the United States Naval Academy with us as we unravel the fascinating structure and terminology of Bancroft Hall, thanks to a great question from Sarah in Tucson, Arizona. Learn the meanings behind "wing," "deck," and "P-way" and get a grip on how midshipmen navigate their intricate living spaces. Understand what it means to live at an address like "seven-two" or "eight-zero" and how these designations foster a strong community among those who call Bancroft Hall home.
Join us on this episode of the Academy Insider Podcast as we provide a comprehensive breakdown of Bancroft Hall's eight wings connected by breezeways. We’ll walk you through the daily life within these walls and highlight how the unique living arrangements contribute to the midshipmen’s experience. Whether you're a prospective midshipman, a family member, or simply curious about the Naval Academy, this episode offers valuable insights and answers to your burning questions. Plus, don't forget to check out how you can submit your own questions for future episodes.
The mission of Academy Insider is to guide, serve, and support Midshipmen, future Midshipmen, and their families.
Grant Vermeer your host is the person who started it all. He is the founder of Academy Insider and the host of The Academy Insider podcast and the USNA Property Network Podcast. He was a recruited athlete which brought him to Annapolis where he was a four year member of the varsity basketball team. He was a cyber operations major and commissioned into the Cryptologic Warfare Community. He was stationed at Fort Meade and supported the Subsurface Direct Support mission.
He separated from the Navy in 2023 and now owns The Vermeer Group, a boutique residential real estate company that specializes in serving the United States Naval Academy community PCSing to California & Texas.
We are here to be your guide through the USNA experience.
Connect with Grant on Linkedin
Academy Insider Website
Academy Insider Facebook Page
If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, have an idea, question or topic you would like to see covered, reach out: podcast@academyinsider.com.
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Great talk. I'll share with my son, whose top choice is USNA
Thank you! Let me know if there are ever any questions I can answer for y'all through the application process
Thank you for these videos on UA-cam and LinkedIn. My wife and I are plebe parents, and we find your videos informative and timely. Thanks!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! Let me know if there is ever anything I can do/answer for you!
I believe Cyber Major is also ABET accredited, which is awesome!
It is indeed! CAPT Tortora and the entire Cyber Science department worked tirelessly to create an incredible major and earn that ABET accreditation! So darn cool.
Stay away from energy drinks...that stuff will rot your body and mind.
LOL couldn't agree more. But it is certainly part of the current culture
I always look forward for new videos. Even though I’m not planning to go to USNA. I’m always curious how military academy prepare Midshipmen for the fleet.
Love it! Well it's greatly appreciated and I'd love to answer any questions you may have!
As a plebe parent I appreciate your channel. Trying to stay involved and connected to their experience without having to ask them a thousand questions they really don’t want to answer.
That's the mission & why I started the platform. Thanks for this comment and I am so glad you've found it to be a helpful resource.
Academy Insider is my go-to for any question I have for USNA
Thank you so much - I'm glad it's been a great resource for you!
Thank you, Gunny Abbott, for doing such a great job of describing the importance of drill to both Plebe Summer and to the Brigade. More importantly, thank you for to job that you did to instill these values in the Brigade during your tour at USNA. Finally, thanks Grant - a genuinely inspiring interview. Beat Army. USNA '76
Thank you, sir!! I really appreciate the comment - Beat Army!
Great job on this video! Our family has been enjoying Spirit videos since 2014-2015. Our son graduated in 2019, and we currently have a daughter in the application process to attend USNA . Your videos have been a valuable resource for us as parents of a graduate and as Blue and Gold Officers.
Thank you so much for the super kind words!!
Really enjoyed listening to you guys, your friendship chemistry was palpable through the screen. I'm watching this, after hearing my daughter's plebe summer stories, and this helps to paint a better picture of her experience. I was wondering if you have a video of what a 4C or Plebe year is like? I know it is super busy and perhaps stressful, but I'd love to hear it from AI's perspective. Thank you!! Keep up the great content!🎉
Thank you so much for the comment!! I will absolutely make a video on that!!
Wow. Thats leadership Capt. Gervy. I'm a former Navy Reserve Officer, state maritime academy grad, dad of a recent USNA grad and new SWO. Im also a BGO. So this is great to hear. BZ
Love that! Thanks for the comment!
Also, this you tube channel is a good resource for USNA Parents Associations....
@@rickdunn3883 Thank you so much! I have been trying to get as much word out to Parents Associations to let them know that I want to be a resource for their learning!
Watching this as a plebe parent with no military background. Great info! Thanks.
Thank you! Please let me know if I can ever support you in any way!
Beautiful podcast. Grandson is a Plebe this year. I have tried to send him letters of encouragement. This podcast is sooo good. Thank you Cameron.
Thank you so much!!
What’s the difference between Plebe summer and the remainder of your first year? Are you called a Plebe the whole first year?
Correct, you are a Plebe the entire first year. You shed the title of "Plebe" after the Herndon Climb! The difference is Plebe Summer is your typical military boot camp. Plebe Year is just the freshman year of your 4 years at the Naval Academy. Difficult academics, military obligations, and for many high level sport commitments as well!
This was a special video. I sent it to my 3C hoping that time is taken to watch it. Some of his statements should be made into posters, post it notes etcetera as i found them very inspirational. This video should be shared by B&G officers to high school applicants. It could be very useful to HS guidance counselors. .
Thank you so much, and I'm so happy you enjoyed the video!
I never played with Cam but after watching this podcast I have so much more respect for him. Well spoken. Proud to be a part of the Brotherhood. Good job Grant.
Thank you so much!!
This is an amazing podcast! Can’t wait to get Cameron’s book and share it with our family!
Thank you so much!!
This is an incredible podcast. Thanks for doing these and I look forward to watching more. I’ve encouraged my 2028 Plebe to check them out.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! Let me know if I can ever support you or your plebe!
Thank you for your podcast. My nephew just completed Plebe Summer and your insights are helpful to understanding the USNA culture.
Thank you for the kind words!! Congrats to your nephew!
Thanks for your podcast and thanks to Professor McNeal. As a father of a current USNA 3/C and retired Naval Officer, I appreciate your dedication to the Midshipman. I wholeheartedly agree about finding and cultivating mentorships. Unfortunately some learn the value of mentorship late in their careers. I was lucky enough to have dedicated officers reach to me when I was a LT and pulled me into a mentor-mentee relationship that I still enjoy today. Regarding the “when does your career start” I would contend that it starts as soon as you have a leader assigned over you. That may be a boss or your first company commander. You learn and cultivate your personal leadership style that carries through your career from observing those leaders whether good or bad. Sometimes you learn more from bad leaders because you see what you don’t want to be like. They didn’t lead and they didn’t motivate. These experiences and observations, along with one’s morals, education, and mental fortitude develop their personal leadership style. Analogous to Coach’s Wooden Pyramid of Success, one’s leadership style is the cornerstone of his or her career. Thanks again. Go Navy Beat Army!
Thank you so much for the comment and the feedback! Very interesting insights - I really appreciate it!
Here’s something you didn’t know: There were two men in the 90s who took what was really a yacht club and transformed it into the mandatory training program you all know and love. Those men are Craig Cowen and Ralph Naranjo, both of whom who were USNA grads. Craig Cowen also executive produced a 15 minute video called Feet Wet, which provides an insight into the program and its benefits. Check it out!
Go Irish!
It's Go Irish every day except the one day out the year where they play Navy in football!
Totally agree on the crab dip!
I see you're a a man of great taste!
Great video! EN1 here…applying for SWO right now. I’ll find out this December if I get selected.
Thank you! And good luck with that - hoping it turns out exactly how you're hoping!
@@academyinsider thank you Sir!
When did second class become detailers??? All Firsties in the 1970’s .
Over 10+ years! All leadership Billets (Platoon Commander and above) are all firsties still! However squad leaders and company admin can now be 2/C mids!
@@academyinsider Thanks . Suny NY Maritime college Used second class only . That was the only one I learned about so far Using 2/c of the federal and state academies for Indoctrination .
Please add current stuff that 2028 is doing.
Absolutely - working on it!
I'm with Rick here. The different color floor tiles definitely came after our days (class of 2001 here). Most of the hall wasn't finished when I was at USNA.
Thanks for the back up!
Good to see you are doing well Beth! Another great episode Grant!
Thank you so much!!
1970’s we did Not lock our M-1 rifles Or have any military relationship with them at all ! Just a marching tool .
Hi there. My son is hoping to swim varsity at the academy but they have a very full roster. If he doesn’t make varsity how does it impact his chances? Can you let us know? Also do the service academies have flexibility with their rosters that normal colleges do not?
Apologies. I know this is off topic. Let me know if I should ask in another venue. Great videos.
Hey Jamie - shoot me an email podcast@academyinsider.com We can totally have this conversation!
Could you do a video on how to specifically prepare physically? Like what miles and pace u should be used to for plebe summer, what strength u should have etc? It would really help! I feel like I’m not finding specifics but a guidance on physical workouts would help
And also tips for the e course 😭
Hey! Absolutely - I'll work on some of those things with content! Feel free to email me podcast@academyinsider.com and I can respond to your situation personally in the meantime!
Don't forget about the “Ass Log” AUGHT THREE, SIR!
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I love your videos could you please do a video on I day
Absolutely! I'll work on that - do you have any specific questions or things you would like to learn about?
@@academyinsider anything about I day like what they do and anything interesting I love the military I wish I could have joined but I have a physical disability
Can you also do a video on the I day of three naval academy prep school too
@@katiemeskimen9733 ua-cam.com/video/matjZ_1Xj8Q/v-deo.html Here is a video that touches on that topic and talks about NAPS at large!
@@katiemeskimen9733 Absolutely, I will work on that!! I think you may really enjoy a podcast episode I did all about the daily life of a Plebe. You can check it out here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/011-the-daily-life-of-a-plebe-at-the/id1463594323?i=1000451866361
Great talk and insight!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
@@academyinsidermy son has service academy aspirations with USNA being the top choice.
@@drticktock4011 I love that! Can't go wrong with any of those incredible institutions, but I also think, with bias, being in Annapolis is way better than being in West Point, NY!
Great video! Class of ‘17 here as well!!! Good to see you guys on here doing well! Hooyah.
Let's go! I appreciate it - thanks so much
Thank you. I didn’t even think about getting a dress for commissioning week, I’m not a fancy kind of lady, but dang I do need to get a dress, as I’m certain scrubs aren’t the correct attire. The thing about the Naval Academy is exactly as Karl said, every experience is the right experience. My son has loved every second, and I’m so proud of him, but I’m only a phone call away should he need me for anything.
Love it - thank you so much for the comment!
Thanks for the podcast! Great info!
Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!
A plea beer or a plebe beer?
I apologize if Subtitles were off - but the term we were using was the "Bearing Bear"
Vemreer??
LOL thanks for the catch - I couldn't even spell my own name right
@@academyinsider you do a lot of good things right. Take care.
@@visitor-od6ty Many thanks - I really appreciate it
Extended head call!!!! 😂 Totally forgot about that but so damn funny. Thanks for the laugh. You rate what you skate!
@@ericcabana310 LOOOL - I forget about half of these things until we start sharing these stories again.
I know you guys were looking for historical terms and changes , Hope you don’t mind my Archeology !
Thank you so much for the comments - I appreciate the engagement! Beat Army
Never said Mam once plebe summer .1979. No woman officers plebe summer .One woman Navigation officer Academic year.LCDR Cantwell?
Chopping and squaring is The same as my past . The turning tile was a Well worn Stainless steel plate not tile .
Class of 79 plebe summer . Lecture on obeying legal and not Legal orders . “What if our squad leader marches us into the reflecting pool( now gone )” a plebe asked . “ That would be an illegal order and must be reported to me !” But when you come , you damn well better be wet …. “
1979 , no king Hall for wardroom . It was there but not even called King Hall.
We were served by Navy mess men , contractor started doing. After .
79 never heard of bearing bear .
No pushups as punishment . Just in PEP with Franz.
In 1979!
I was famous for greasing my bearing . I also Tightened up Luce Hall ..
Bancroft was redone .
Class of 79 , never Hit a bulkhead !
Could the Navy find any worse looking hear gear than the little round cap, looks juvenile …just saying🤷
It's certainly part of being a plebe!!