There are no significant milestones for Midshipmen in their Third Class year. This is not to say that Youngsters (Third Class Mids) are not as busy as ever; rather, they are ‘flying under the radar.’ No major public events are scheduled for Youngsters or their families.

Academics

Youngsters are finishing their required academic courses (math, military ethics, navigation, history, and physics) and beginning basic courses for their majors.

Summer Training

Midshipmen will complete the Professional Training of Midshipmen (PROTRAMID) program, introducing them to the missions, equipment, and personnel of the major Navy branches and the Marine Corps. In one action-packed summer, they will fly in Navy aircraft, dive in a nuclear-powered submarine, drive Navy ships, and participate in Marine Corps combat training.