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Dear Parents and Candidates of the Class of 2024,

First off welcome to the family! Thank you for your patience during these trying times as we work to coordinate the induction of your sons and daughter to the United States Naval Academy. In order to safely and effectively indoctrinate the Class of 2024 we have vastly modified Induction Day in order to ensure maximum COVID prevention measures. Steps taken include spreading out the induction over FOUR days, less candidates per report time, effective social distancing measures, as well as many others. This is for your safety, the safety of our staff, and safety of our incoming Plebes. We cannot do this alone and ask for your help. In order to further reduce the spread of COVID-19 we are asking you to utilize the following drop off measures for your candidates:

1. Drop off via privately owned vehicle (POV) at Alumni Hall (preferred method)
   1. Access to USNA via POV will be permitted via Gate 8 in order to drop off the Class of 2024.
   2. Security requirements dictate you shall provide identification for the entire POV as well as the candidate’s

      Permit to Report Letter sent by Admissions. Either an electronic or hard copy will suffice.

   3. You will then be allowed to drive from Gate 8 to the Alumni Hall lot and drop off your candidate. You are

      not permitted to exit the car in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 between family units.

   4. After dropping off your candidate you will be routed back through Gate 8 to exit USNA.
   5. We ask that you arrive at Gate 8 NET 15 minutes before your candidate’s scheduled report time in order

      to minimize traffic impact to USNA and Annapolis. We understand there will be some earlier based on

      travel accommodations.

   6. This option is for candidates showing up on their designated report date.
2. Drop off via walking gate entrance at Gate 1, 3, or 8
   1. We will have uniformed personnel available at each walking gate entrance who will be standing by to

      escort your son or daughter to the appropriate location.

   2. These personnel will conduct a COVID medical questionnaire and contactless thermometer check prior to

      escort. Any issues will be forwarded to our medical staff for further review.

   3. After drop off we ask that you do not wander around USNA grounds in order to minimize potential spread

      of COVID.

3. Shuttle Bus at BWI Airport
   1. This option is available for any candidate flying into BWI.
   2. Signs and a Hospitality Desk manned by uniformed staff will be available near baggage claim 14 of BWI

      (near International baggage claim).

   3. No families are allowed to utilize this service.
   4. Information regarding the shuttle service is available in section IV of your candidate’s Permit to Report

      Important Information Booklet.

   Once again thank you for your support of USNA and your candidate during these tough times. We are doing our

best to ensure the safety of all of the Class of 2024 and the entire Brigade of Midshipmen. We appreciate your continued support of the Naval Academy mission!

CORY F. OBERST LT USN 2024 INDUCTION DAY COORDINATOR

Key Identification to Bring on Induction Day:

1. SSN
2. Passport (if you have one, if not no need to get a new one)
3. Birth certificate (original, used in case of lost IDs)
4. Dependent CAC cards (if applicable)
5. Prior active duty CAC cards (if applicable)

   It is crucial that these items are not left with your parents on I Day after drop off. Ensure you have these separated

from your personal bag. This will ensure efficient in processing on I Day. We recommend you place identification in a gallon size Ziploc bag in order to quickly separate from your luggage.

Early Lodging Meal Payment
If you are residing in Bancroft Hall the night before your Induction Day report date AND will be needing to eat a

meal while staying in Bancroft Hall you are required to pay in advance via the following link (password PLEBE2024):https://navyperforms.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=167

Breakfast will be provided the morning of your report date at no cost. You will only be required to pay for lunch and/or dinner based on your anticipated arrival time at Bancroft Hall the day before your report date. It is recommended you eat prior to arriving at Bancroft Hall (at the airport or in town if possible). If you are unable to pay ahead of time we will be able to coordinate payment to ensure everyone is adequately fed.

PTR Reminders

We strongly recommend rereading your entire Permit to Report Packet prior to traveling to USNA. There are key items throughout that are necessary to in processing on Induction Day. Below are several crucial items:

1. Bring a pair of broken in running shoes! These will be essential during your two week quarantine as we will not be able get you fitted with running shoes until after your quarantine.
2. Please bring your medical paperwork, medication, travel vouchers, receipts, and direct deposit slip and keep them in a separate location that is easy to be removed from your personal baggage to allow for quick turn in.
3. Haircuts: All candidates are reminded to show up in satisfactory hair standards promulgated previously. This will ensure the safety of you and our staff on Induction Day. Hair standards are available in section IV of your Permit to Report Important Information Booklet.
4. PTR Paperwork: follow your Permit to Report Checklist very carefully. We recommend bringing all PTR paperwork with you in a folder or large envelope on Induction Day. This will allow efficient collection of key items during your in processing. Key items include:
   1. Agreement to Serve (2 copies)
   2. Service Member’s Group Life Insurance
   3. Record of Emergency Data
   4. Private Insurance Understanding
   5. SF-86
   6. Alumni Association Forms