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Welcome Aboard
Annapolis is home to the United States Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis. Both share many facilities and personnel. Their maps are included in this publication.
The location is outstanding. The Chesapeake Bay and Severn River surround Annapolis. Baltimore and Washington, D.C., are only 30 miles away. The quiet countryside of Maryland’s Eastern Shore across the Bay Bridge provides newcomers much to explore and enjoy. The average monthly temperatures in the area range from the 30’s in January and February to the high 90’s in July and August. Summer days fade into crisp autumn weather, and sailing and outdoor activities continue into November.
Even though it is designated a city, Annapolis still retains a small-town atmosphere. Shopkeepers know their customers by name and people stroll leisurely down Main Street. Spring and summer bring tourists and families to the Academy. In autumn, Navy football games provide ample opportunities for enjoying the city and its surroundings.
As Maryland’s capital for more than 300 years, Annapolis welcomes legislators from all over the state each year from January through April. The State House, one of the oldest existing houses of government in the country, still serves the Maryland legislature and, at one point, served as the United States Capitol where and when General George Washington voluntarily resigned his military commission to the Confederation Congress.
Tour around the Yard
As you stroll the scenic grounds of the Naval Academy, known as the Yard, the contrasts in architecture reflect its distinguished history. Designated a National Historic Site, the Yard offers tree-shaded monuments to commemorate courageous graduates and non-graduates, and their contributions to naval history.
Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft established the first Naval School at Fort Severn in Annapolis in 1845, and about 50 students attended classes taught by four officers and three civilian professors. In 1850, the Naval School became the United States Naval Academy, the undergraduate college of the U.S. Navy.
The current curriculum of four consecutive years at Annapolis with at-sea training during the summers was adopted in 1850. During the Civil War, the Academy moved to Newport, R.I. It was reestablished at Annapolis in 1865.
By World War I, there were nearly 200 graduates each year, and in 1933, an act of Congress authorized the Academy to confer the Bachelor of Science degree. As the Navy grew over the years, the Academy expanded from ten acres to a 338-acre complex and from 50 midshipmen to a student body of more than 4,400 midshipmen today.
Throughout years of growth and change, the basic mission of the Academy has remained:
“To develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty in order to graduate leaders who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship, and government.”
Bancroft Hall
Bancroft Hall, named after Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft, who founded the school in 1845, is home for the entire brigade of more than 4,400 midshipmen. It contains approximately 1,700 midshipman rooms, nearly five miles of corridors, and about 33 acres of floor space. All of the basic facilities midshipmen need for daily living and many facilities for recreation are found here. Although the living areas of Bancroft Hall are off-limits to visitors, several other areas are open. These include the Rotunda and Memorial Hall, dedicated to alumni who gave their lives in defense of their country. There is also a sample midshipman room near the Main Office to the right of the Rotunda.
Naval Academy Chapel
Construction of the Naval Academy Chapel started in 1904, and it was dedicated in 1908. The interdenominational chapel provides a serene place for the Brigade of Midshipmen to worship.
An addition, dedicated in 1940, increased the seating capacity to 2,500 and changed the basic design from a Greek to a Roman cross. Two massive bronze doors designed by Evelyn B. Longman grace the entrance. The two anchors that flank the chapel steps were reportedly made for one of the Navy’s first armored cruisers, USS New York (ACR2). Inside, the stained glass windows are majestic. The window above the altar, Christ Walking Upon the Water, was designed by Tiffany Studios. The Sir Galahad window symbolizes the ideals of the Navy.
The words of the Navy Hymn, “Eternal Father Strong to Save,” dominate the altar. As part of a long-standing tradition, the congregation sings the Navy Hymn at the conclusion of every service. A single pew, cordoned off in blue velvet with a single burning candle, is reserved in honor of all prisoners of war and those missing in action. Below the nave of the main chapel, two smaller chapels, St. Andrew’s Chapel and the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, are worship spaces for Protestant and Roman Catholic communities available for daily services.
Throughout the year, weddings are frequently celebrated in our beautiful chapel setting. Approximately 100 weddings are held every year.
John Paul Jones, a naval hero from the Revolutionary War, is entombed beneath the chapel. His remains were brought to America in 1905 after 113 years of obscurity in a Paris cemetery. Army Brig. Gen. Horace Porter, U.S. Ambassador to France (18971905), was responsible for locating the remains.
The Commodore Uriah P. Levy Center and Jewish Chapel
Jewish services are conducted in the Commodore Uriah P. Levy Center and Miller Chapel, completed in 2005, which is attached to Mitscher Hall and between the 7th and 8th wings of Bancroft Hall.
The Commodore Uriah P. Levy Center and Miller Chapel supports the moral development of midshipmen. It also is used to teach future officers about their roles as leaders in providing support for the needs of their Sailors and Marines. Located near Bancroft Hall, the 35,000-square-foot structure features a 410-seat chapel, the Academic Learning Center, a fellowship hall, a meeting room for the brigade's Honor Board, and places of study and reflection for midshipmen of all faiths.
History is Everywhere
Great moments and heroes in American Navy and Marine Corps history are represented throughout the Yard in statues, paintings, ships, plaques and buildings.
Dahlgren Hall, formerly the armory, is named for Rear Adm. John A. Dahlgren, inventor of naval guns and Civil War leader. It is the site of special events throughout the year. A full-sized exact replica of the Wright brothers’ 1911 Navy B-1 airplane is suspended above the Class of 1953 ceremonial area.
Larson Hall, named for former two-time Naval Academy Superintendent Adm. Charles R. Larson (Class of 1958), houses the Office of the Superintendent and the Academy’s administrative offices.
Ricketts Hall houses the Naval Academy Athletic Association, as well as ticket offices for Navy athletic events. Originally the headquarters for Naval Station Annapolis, and quarters for Sailors and mess stewards, Ricketts Hall was named for Adm. Claude V. Ricketts who rose from enlisted ranks to admiral in the U.S. Navy.
The southeast end of the Halsey Field House houses the Admissions offices while the rest of the 80,000-square-foot building is used for sports and physical training. Squash courts, weight rooms, basketball courts, climbing wall and an astroturf field are under one roof. Halsey Field House is named for Fleet Adm. William F. Halsey (Class of 1904) a major figure of the South Pacific naval and joint amphibious campaigns in World War II.
On the seaward end of Halsey Field House is the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center and USNA Gift Shop
This facility houses exhibits, a guide service that provides both walking and driving tours, a 4,500-squarefoot gift shop, vending machines and a 100-seat theater where visitors can view a 13-minute film on the life of a midshipman. Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center is named for Navy Capt. Lyle O. Armel and Marine Corps Lt. Col. William G. Leftwich, both Class of 1953, who served in the Vietnam War and where Leftwich was killed in action.
The Lejeune Physical Education Center houses an Olympic-size pool, practice wrestling ring and weight rooms. The Academy’s reputation for outstanding teams and athletes since the early 1900s is exhibited in the Athletic Hall of Fame on the second floor. Lejeune Hall is named for Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune (Class of 1888), the first Marine to command an Army division in World War I and the 13th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps.
The sarcophagus of Commodore John Paul Jones (1747-92) was sculpted by Sylvain Salieres (1865-c.1918) who had come to America by 1903 to work for the architectural firm of Warren and Wetmore on New York’s Grand Central Station. The black and white marble of the casket is supported by bronze dolphins and decorated on top by bronze seaweed. Surrounding it and embedded in the floor in gold are the names of the ships that Jones commanded during the American Revolution. At the head of the sarcophagus are his name, dates, and an inscription reading, “He gave our Navy its earliest traditions of heroism and victory.”
Hopper Hall is the first new academic building on the Yard since 1975. The building is named for Rear Adm. Grace Hopper, an accomplished mathematician who joined the U.S. Navy Reserve during World War II. In her legacy, the building is home to midshipmen in the Cyber Operations; Computer Science; Electrical Engineering; Information Technology; Robotics and Control Engineering; Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering; and Physics majors. This is the first building at any of one of the three military service academies (USNA, USAFA, USMA) to be named for a woman.
T-Court
T-Court, where noon time formations of the Brigade of Midshipmen have been held since 1905, takes its name from the prominently placed figurehead of Chief Tamanend, a Native American Chief of the Delaware Indians in the 1600s. The original figurehead of the old ship of the line “USS Delaware” was carved in wood and is now housed indoors in the Visitor Center. It was replaced by a bronze replica in 1930.
Nimitz Library, named for Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz (Class of 1905) who was commander-in-chief of allied naval forces in the Pacific during World War II and served as the chief of naval operations, 1945-47. The offices of the academic dean and provost are here, as well as a collection of more than 600,000 volumes of books and bound periodicals, plus government documents, microforms, multimedia and extensive holdings in Special Collections and Archives. In addition, Nimitz provides access to a growing array of electronic resources, including more than 20,000 serial titles online.
Sampson, Mahan, and Carter Halls are the inter-connected academic buildings designed by architect Ernest Flagg and constructed in 1907. The complex is home to the Naval Academy’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Sampson Hall, named for 13th Superintendent Rear Adm. William T. Sampson, is where English and history courses are taught. Mahan Hall, named for naval historian Rear Adm. Alfred Thayer Mahan, housed the library until 1973. The main level has an auditorium that is used for a wide variety of campus events, including performances by midshipman activity groups such as the Masqueraders. Carter Hall is named for 1947 USNA graduate, 39th President of the United States, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jimmy Carter. Carter Hall houses the Political Science and Languages & Cultures Departments.
The Naval Academy Museum, located in Preble Hall, named for Commodore Edward Preble, naval leader during the Revolution and the Barbary War with Tripoli, contains a collection of more than 50,000 items such as ship models, paintings, prints and artifacts depicting American naval history and the history of the Naval Academy.
Chauvenet Hall
Chauvenet and Michelson Halls house the School of Mathematics and Science, as well as the Department of Economics from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Chauvenet Hall is named after Professor William Chauvenet, one of the original seven faculty members when the Academy was founded in 1845. Michelson Hall honors Albert Michelson (Class of 1873) and the first American scientist to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics.
Rickover Hall houses the School of Engineering and Weapons and recognizes Adm. Hyman Rickover (Class of 1922) the father of the nuclear Navy.
Farragut House (The Superintendent's Quarters), designed by architect Ernest Flagg, has been home to Naval Academy superintendents since 1909. With a total of 34 rooms and more than 16,000 square feet of living space, superintendents have entertained presidents, kings, queens, prime ministers, admirals and distinguished guests from many nations, along with thousands of guests each year. The residence and garden are not open to the public.
Alumni Hall, appropriately named because the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association raised more than half the funds needed to construct it, seats up to 5,710 for concerts, athletic events, lectures and plays.
U.S. Naval Academy
The Mission
Founded as the Naval School in 1845, the United States Naval Academy today is a four-year service Academy whose mission is: “To develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty in order to graduate leaders who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.”
Campus
The Yard, as the campus is called, features tree-lined brick walks, French Renaissance and contemporary architecture and scenic vistas of the Chesapeake Bay. The Bancroft Hall dormitory complex, the Naval Academy Chapel, and other century-old buildings make the academy a National Historic Site. Newer facilities such as Hopper Hall, the Naval Academy Center for Cyber Security Studies, give the academy state-of-the-art educational resources.
Location Students
The Academy is set on 338 acres between the south bank of the Severn River and historic downtown Annapolis, the state capital of Maryland. Annapolis is 33 miles east of Washington, D.C., and 30 miles southeast of Baltimore.
More than 4,400 men and women, known as “midshipmen,” represent every U.S. state and territory as well as several foreign countries.
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Faculty Academics
The approximately 600-member Naval Academy faculty is an integrated group of military and civilian instructors. The studentfaculty ratio is 8:1, with most class sizes ranging from 10 to 22 students.
Professional Development
Midshipmen study subjects such as cyber security, seamanship and navigation tactics, naval engineering, naval weapons, leadership, ethics and military law, small arms and drill during the four-year program. In addition, during part of the summers, midshipmen train at naval bases and on ships in the fleet.
Extracurriculars
Exciting extracurricular activities are offered in areas ranging from engineering societies to military professional clubs and associations.
In addition to a core curriculum of academic and professional courses, majors are offered in 26 subject areas including engineering; science, mathematics and computer science; and humanities and social sciences.
Athletics
Midshipmen can choose from a total of 36 intercollegiate varsity sports: 18 for men, 12 for women and three co-ed. Students can also choose from 16 intramural and 17 club sports.
Graduation
Bachelor of science degrees specifying a major field are awarded to midshipmen upon graduation. They receive commissions as ensigns in the U.S. Navy or second lieutenants in the U.S. Marine Corps and serve as officers for at least five years of service.
Organization
The Superintendent of the Naval Academy, a 3-star Navy admiral, is responsible for the direction and administration of the Academy. The superintendent has several principal assistants who are responsible for various programs and operations at the Academy. These assistants include:
The Commandant of Midshipmen functions as the dean of students, and is responsible for the military, professional and leadership development of the more than 4,400-member Brigade of Midshipmen.
The Academic Dean and Provost is responsible to the superintendent for all matters relating to the academic program and faculty, and manages the academic program in five divisions (similar to civilian colleges elsewhere): engineering and weapons, humanities and social sciences, mathematics and science, professional development, and leadership education and development. The Naval Academy faculty is an integrated group of more than 570 military officers and civilians.
The Director of Athletics heads the Naval Academy Athletic Association, which sponsors and manages 35 varsity intercollegiate sports for midshipmen.
The Dean of Admissions is the principal assistant to the superintendent in all matters relating to the recruiting, guidance, and selection of candidates for admission to the Naval Academy, the Naval Academy Preparatory School and the Foundation Prep Program, and for the preparation and maintenance of the official candidate records.
The Chief Financial Officer is the principal advisor to the superintendent in matters relating to financial resources, human resources and the operation of a network of campus support activities, including the Midshipmen Store, visitor center, food service outlets and restaurants, recreation facilities and personal service activities. This network is known as the Naval Academy Business Services Division.
The Deputy for Information Technology and CIO is the principal advisor to the superintendent in all matters relating to information technology, enterprise infrastructure and knowledge management.
The Command Master Chief is the principal advisor to the superintendent in all matters serving midshipmen, Sailors, Marines, and their families.
Base Support
Naval Support Activity Annapolis provides common base support functions. NSA Annapolis reports directly to the Commandant, Naval District Washington in the Commander Naval Installations Command, and is responsible for providing effective and efficient shore installation management and support.
Midshipman Life
Plebe Summer
Induction Day: each summer, nearly 1,200 young men and women stand shoulder-to-shoulder, as they take the Oath of Office and become plebes (or freshmen) at the Naval Academy. The experience they will share over the next four years will challenge them morally, mentally and physically.
Plebe Summer is a demanding, fast-paced orientation that begins the four years of preparation for commissioning Navy or Marine Corps officers. Physical and mental demands upon the plebes’ time seem never ending, but they all have
a purpose: the development of leadership ability, motivation, moral strength, physical skills and stamina—attributes of any outstanding naval officer.
Bridging the gap between a plebe’s civilian life or previous military service and life as a midshipman, Plebe Summer consists of seven weeks of intensive training. As the summer progresses, the new midshipmen rapidly assimilate basic skills and confidence in seamanship, military customs and tradition, and damage control.
Infantry drill, shooting pistols and rifles, and sailing all contribute to providing each plebe the fundamentals of midshipmen life. A rigorous physical conditioning program is also part of the daily regimen. Teamwork and a desire to excel are developed through competition in activities ranging from athletics to dress parades and small unit activities.
However difficult, Plebe Summer is a time midshipmen will never forget. They experience both success and failure. Successes are rewarded with commendations, and failures result in constructive criticism and guidance. Making each hurdle brings a feeling of relief that it is over and a sense of pride that the challenge has been met and conquered.
The rigorous routine and challenges of a year-long leadership development system are unique to the service academies. Complementing other phases of midshipmen training and education, the plebe year at the Naval Academy is designed to test and develop. It is a challenging year requiring midshipmen to stand on their own feet, to produce under pressure, to respond promptly and intelligently to orders, and finally, to measure up to the highest standards of honor, courage, and commitment.
Only by experiencing the exhausting rigors of Plebe Summer, by facing the responsibility of leading other midshipmen and by throwing a hat into the air at graduation can one experience what the Naval Academy is all about. The Naval Academy’s program is tightly structured: a four-year program is required of all midshipmen.
At the Academy, all students are called midshipmen, which is a rank between chief warrant officer and ensign in the Navy. A midshipman first class is a senior, a second class is a junior, a third class is a sophomore, and a fourth class, or plebe, is a freshman. The student body is the Brigade of Midshipmen and is divided into six battalions. Five companies make up each battalion. The midshipman command structure is headed by midshipmen first class, chosen for outstanding leadership and professional performance. Overseeing all brigade activities is the Commandant of Midshipmen, an active-duty senior officer. Working for the commandant, experienced Navy and Marine Corps officers and senior enlisted are assigned oversight and mentoring roles in the midshipmen companies and battalions.
As a midshipman progresses through the Academy, leadership responsibility grows. With each succeeding year, midshipmen assume more important roles in running their company, battalion and the brigade.
First class midshipmen make daily decisions affecting the morale and performance of other midshipmen, teaching them fundamentals of the naval profession and helping them through difficulties. “Firsties” lead through personal example, communication, rewards and discipline and other techniques they have learned in the classroom and through three years’ experience. Under the guidance of seasoned Navy and Marine Corps officers and senior enlisted, a midshipman builds leadership skills. By the time a midshipman graduates and becomes a naval officer, they have practiced leadership in a variety of situations and have learned the fundamentals of officership needed for the Navy and Marine Corps.
Moral Mental Physical
Moral Development
Navy and Marine Corps officers have to make morally correct decisions under the pressure of combat. Developing moral courage as a basis for these decisions develops leaders who will stand for what they believe and do the right thing for the right reason.
As future Navy and Marine Corps combat leaders, midshipmen are encouraged to set high personal standards of integrity and character, to respect both subordinates and superiors, and to measure their own actions with how well they mirror officers and leaders whom they respect.
Character development and ethics are incorporated throughout every aspect of the Academy's four-year program. Character building situations occur daily throughout the Yard, in classrooms, in Bancroft Hall, on watch or on liberty as well as on the athletic field. Midshipmen are reminded their integrity and honor can never be taken from them. They alone must choose to stand tall and do the right thing in the face of pressure and maintain their honor. Through the study of ethics, midshipmen are given tools for moral decision making.
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Mental Development
Preparing our graduates to succeed as officers and leaders through a rigorous education is an essential part of the Academy's mission. The mental development of midshipmen takes place through a demanding academic and professional curriculum so that they can excel as officers in the fleet.
Midshipmen complete a challenging core curriculum across their four years at the Academy. The core requires professional coursework including navigation, ethics, leadership and naval law in addition to engineering, science, mathematics, humanities and social sciences. The goal is a broad-based education that qualifies graduates for any warfare specialty in the Navy or Marine Corps; a technical foundation that enables them to lead in the modern military; and majors programs that foster critical thinking within a focused academic discipline.
The workload is demanding and designed to shape leaders who can motivate teams in challenging circumstances; critical thinkers who can process information quickly; and officers who can apply fundamental principles from science, engineering, and mathematics to an increasingly complex, technical operating environment.
Midshipman Life: Mental Development
Midshipmen learn the basics of the naval service through four years of classroom instruction combined with the practical experiences of handling 108-foot diesel powered training craft; fleet cruises in junior officer roles; and professional programs such as Powered Flight giving aspiring aviators the chance to solo, and “Leatherneck” training with the Marines.
While at the Academy midshipmen receive a strong technical foundation. Successful officers need to understand how complex systems work to win on the 21st century battlefield and midshipmen learn how complex systems are interconnected, their strengths and limitations, and how best to leverage technology on the battlefield. Naval officers must also think critically. Midshipmen learn to discern fact from fiction, question basic assumptions, analyze vast amounts of information and assess dynamic situations with clear logic in order to make well-reasoned decisions in the most stressful situations.
The Naval Academy is but one rung in the ladder of lifelong learning. That learning will continue throughout their careers. The Academy is committed to providing our midshipmen with a rigorous academic program that will enable them to succeed in the fleet. Our goal is to provide the Navy and Marine Corps with graduates who have the basic professional competencies of a naval officer, the technical confidence to comprehend today’s complex systems, and the critical thinking skills that allow them to develop effective solutions to tough problems. This forms the basis for our curriculum—and leads to granting all graduates a Bachelor of Science degree.
Academic Majors:
Aerospace Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture
Nuclear Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Robotics & Control Engineering
General Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Science
Cyber Operations
Mathematics
Oceanography
Physics
Information Technology
Operations Research
General Science
English
History
Political Science
Quantitative Economics
Arabic
Chinese
International Studies Program for Midshipmen
First and second class midshipmen are eligible to participate in USNA’s Semester Study Abroad program. These programs support the seven languages taught at the Academy: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. They also support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) majors who can take content courses in English and enroll in local language courses. Midshipmen are able to study at foreign naval academies or civilian universities.
Physical Development
The Naval Academy program challenges midshipmen physically so that when they graduate they will be prepared to successfully lead in combat. We want future officers to be team builders and learn how to motivate others to excel. We want them to be resilient when facing adversity. We want them to compete on the athletic field—and ultimately fight on the battlefield—to win.
It is important that midshipmen learn about teamwork and how the team as a whole succeeds because collectively their efforts are greater than the sum of individual contributions. Individuals on teams learn to work as a unit to achieve a common goal; in combat, teamwork spells success or failure. A great place for our future officers to learn and understand the value of teamwork is on the athletic field. Through intramurals, club sports,
or varsity athletics, we require each midshipman to fully participate, to play on a team and strive to win. The fundamentals of analyzing an opponent and then bringing their own team’s strengths to bear against the other team’s weaknesses are taught through competition on the athletic field. In order to win, midshipmen must set high goals for themselves and their team and find a way to meet them. Our intent is that by the time they enter the fleet as junior officers, midshipmen have learned not only what teamwork, determination, and leadership mean but how they transcend to succeeding in combat.
Developing midshipmen physically is about hard work, stamina, and physical and mental toughness. Leaders must learn to fight, and never accept defeat, on the playing field or the battlefield.
Commissioning
Week
Commissioning Week is what most midshipmen say they’ve been anticipating for four years. “Commissioning Week makes it all worthwhile,” according to the “firsties,” or seniors. Traditions and special events provide opportunities for families and midshipmen to share accomplishments and celebrate their commissioning as an officer in the Navy or Marine Corps. From spectacular aerial demonstrations by the Blue Angels to parades, dances and the graduation and commissioning ceremony, the entire Yard relishes the week-long celebration. As the newly-commissioned officers give a final cheer for those they leave behind, they toss their midshipman covers high into the air in a moment of celebration. After graduation, a few more traditions prevail: family members or special friends pin on the new Navy ensign’s shoulder boards or the Marine Corps second lieutenant’s gold bars, and the first person who salutes a new ensign or second lieutenant is presented a silver dollar by the graduate.
After Graduation
Upon graduation and commissioning, the career options available to Naval Academy graduates are the broadest offered by any of the nation’s service academies. Graduates may specialize in surface warfare, with assignments aboard ships ranging from guided-missile destroyers to amphibious ships deployed in expeditionary strike groups; enter the submarine service, with duty aboard nuclear-powered attack and ballistic missile submarines; fly a variety of aircraft from helicopters and shore-based patrol planes to supersonic, aircraft carrier-based jet fighters; command infantry, armor, artillery, or aviation units as a Marine Corps officer; and lead the most talented and highly motivated Sailors and Marines in the world, no matter what career path they're assigned.
Upon Arrival
Reporting In
All military personnel, officer and enlisted, should report to the respective personnel office listed below. At the time of check-in, members should bring their original endorsed orders and supporting detachment documents from their last duty station. Personnel on PCS and TDY orders must obtain a Certificate of Non-Availability (CNA) if both Navy Lodge and NGIS are booked. CNAs for PCS orders will be issued by the Navy Lodge and CNAs for TDY orders will be issued by the NGIS. CNAs must be issued prior to arrival date. All military personnel conducting business must be in the Uniform of the Day.
Officer Personnel —121 Blake Road, USNA
All officers reporting to the Naval Academy should report to Officer Personnel located in the Larson Hall, Room 108, between the hours of 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.. If arriving after Naval Academy business hours, contact the USNA Command Duty Officer at 443-336-2635 or report to the Main Office in Bancroft Hall, 101 Buchanan Road, USNA. Coordinate check-in with your assigned sponsor.
Enlisted Personnel —15 Bennion Road, NSAA
All enlisted personnel assigned to the Naval Academy should report between the hours of 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. to the Enlisted Personnel Office located at Naval Support Activity Annapolis, 15 Bennion Road. During non-duty hours, contact the USNA Command Duty Officer at 443-336-2635 or report to the Main Office located in Bancroft Hall, 101 Buchanan Road, USNA. Coordinate check-in with your assigned sponsor.
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Housing
Housing Service Center & Liberty Military Housing 349 Kinkaid Road, Annapolis, MD 21402 410-293-9736
The Department of the Navy Housing Service Center is available to meet all of your housing needs. Personnel must first report to the Navy Housing Referral staff, who will assist them in locating housing on-base, off-base or within the local area. Please visit the following website for contact information and information on housing: https://ffr.cnic.navy.mil/Navy-Housing/Housing-By-Region/ Naval-District-Washington/NSA-Annapolis/
Military Family Housing on and surrounding the base is administered by a partnership between the Department of Navy and Liberty Military Housing (PPV – Public Private Venture). Liberty Military Housing is the manager of PPV Housing for USNA/NSA Annapolis. Liberty Military Housing (LMH) offers a wide array of communities catering to our enlisted and officer service members. Conveniently located on the grounds of USNA and NSA Annapolis, homes are just steps away from downtown Annapolis. LMH has 3 and 4-bedroom homes with amenities such as hardwood floors, renovated kitchens, ample storage, garage parking and fenced-in backyards. All homes are pet friendly and utilities are included. The Housing Office offers tours of the model home Monday through Friday 7:30 - 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Housing in the local area is available through the Rental Partnership Program (RPP) or private property owners.
Through the RPP families can usually move into 1/2/3-bedroom apartment homes, within a 15-30 minute commute of USNA/NSA Annapolis. No credit check or security deposits are required. Lease terms are for one year and rent must be paid by allotment. Personnel must obtain a Letter of Eligibility from the Navy Housing Service Center staff prior to signing any lease agreements with the Apartment Complex Leasing Office. Private property owners also support the local housing market by making their real estate rentals/sales available to military families. Personnel should contact the Navy Housing Service Center, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 410-2939739/9731 for more information.
Unaccompanied Housing
Bldg. 47 Reina Mercedes Hall, NSAA
410-293-9066
Open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Unaccompanied Housing has 109 rooms for permanent party E-4 and below at Reina Mercedes (Bldg. 47) and Fuller Hall (Bldg. 46). Upon receipt of orders to NSA Annapolis, contact Unaccompanied Housing with your arrival date or have your sponsor contact us.
All personnel must check in at the Reina Mercedes front desk. If checking in after business hours, please call the office to make arrangements for meeting a building manager or the quarterdeck watch guest relations representative.
E-4 single Sailors are housed in Fuller Hall. The building has private rooms with two rooms sharing a head. Rooms are furnished with a twin-size bed, dresser, sofa, kitchenette, cooktop, washer and dryer combo, chairs, microwave, refrigerator, and desk with chair.
E-1 to E-3 single Sailors have a two-person room with a shared head in Reina Mercedes. Rooms are furnished with two twin-size beds, two dressers, a sofa, kitchenette, microwave, refrigerator, washer and dryer combo, and two desks with chairs.
Reina Mercedes and Fuller Hall have a lounge equipped with a big-screen TV, comfortable chairs and sofas, pool tables, and a stove in the kitchen area. There is sufficient parking to accommodate the residents in both facilities. The MWR gym and marina are a short walk away.
Geographical Bachelor Housing is extremely limited. Please contact the Bachelor Housing Manager for more information or to be placed on the waiting list. Submitted requests must go before an Assignment Review Board for approval. Service members who are on transient or accompanied orders do not have billeting at Bachelor Housing.
Area Services
Region Legal Service
Offices
NSA Annapolis (Staff Judge Advocate)
Office: 410-293-9203
NSAA HQ Building 58, 58 Bennion Rd Annapolis
Naval District Washington (Legal Assistance)
Please contact the Washington Navy Yard Legal Assistance Office at 202-685-5569 for all legal assistance matters (e.g., notary, powers of attorney, estate planning, etc.).
Defense legal services are available only to midshipmen and active-duty personnel assigned to the Naval Academy complex or those living in the Annapolis area.
Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)
Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)
168 Bennion Road, 1st Floor, NSAA
E-mail: m_ffsc_annapolis@navy.mil
410-293-2641 / fax 410-293-5237
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The FFSP supports individual and family readiness through a full array of programs and resources which help families be resilient, well-informed, and adaptable to the Navy and Marine Corps environment. It serves singles, couples and families, and retirees. FFSC provides a range of services:
• Information and Referral
• Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
• Crisis Response
• Family Advocacy
• Financial Counseling
• Individual, Marriage, and Family Counseling
• Life Skills Education
• Relocation Assistance
• Retired Affairs
• Family Employment Assistance
• Transition Assistance
• Deployment Assistance
• Child & Youth Programs School Liaison Officer
• Loan/Lending Locker
This service also provides basic household goods to assist those who are without their household goods during an inbound or outbound Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move. Loan Locker items include dish sets, tables/chairs (folding), pots and pans, and full kitchenette sets. A monthly Newcomers’ Orientation provides information on Annapolis Area Complex services and area attractions. For more information: navymwrannapolis.com
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) is a nonprofit charitable organization designed to provide financial, educational, and other assistance to members, both active and retired, of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members and survivors, when in need. Appointments are recommended. For assistance when this office is not open, call 202-433-3364. Clients seeking NMCRS assistance after duty hours should contact the American Red Cross toll-free 877-272-7337.
NMCRS volunteers also manage the Thrift Shop on 126 Alder Road at Naval Support Activity Annapolis, 410-293-4402. Thrift Shop hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., and 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month, and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. the third Saturday of the month. Please call for hours. Donations are welcome when the Thrift Shop is open. Customers must have military ID cards.
Navy Lodge
347 Kinkaid Road, Naval Support Activity Annapolis, 410-757-7900
Reservations: 1-800-NAVY INN or www.navy-lodge.com
The Navy Lodge Annapolis provides quality lodging at a reasonable price. The entire lodge was fully renovated in 2014, embracing Naval Academy history throughout the building. Our comfortable rooms start at $95 per night with queen beds and include fully stocked kitchenettes. We have pet friendly rooms and family suites available to better accommodate our guests; please call the lodge directly for details. Complimentary breakfast is provided each morning. Eligible personnel include active-duty and retired military, reservists, midshipmen, DoD civilians, dependents with I.D. card, guests of military service members, and guests of the command. You are always welcome to sponsor your friends and family as guests at the Navy Lodge even if you are not staying with them. Reservations are made without regard to rank or rate and are accepted within the current calendar year. You may make your reservations by calling 410-757-7900, ext. 4, on www.navy-lodge.com or through our reservation center at 1-800-NAVY INN. We are located just minutes from the Naval Academy on NSA Annapolis. We look forward to serving you as our guest!
Naval Academy Spouses and Civilians Club (NASCC)
The Naval Academy Spouses and Civilians Club (NASCC) is a nonprofit 501(3)(c) philanthropic and social organization. Membership is open to spouses, retirees, and active-duty members of all ranks and services, including International military members and their families assigned to USNA. The NASCC offers monthly social events, community service opportunities, and supports the Naval Academy community. We sponsor fundraising events that allow us to financially assist local civilian and military charities.
To join NASCC, please complete the membership form at: https://www.usna.edu/NASCC/index.php
For additional information, please contact the NASCC President at: nasccpresident@gmail.com
Schools
Public Schools
A variety of schools, both public and private, are available in the city of Annapolis and surrounding areas. A call to District Information at 410-439-5683 will determine which public school your children should attend based on your address. For further information contact:
Anne Arundel County Board of Education
2644 Riva Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
www.aacps.org
410-222-5000
Maryland Higher Education Commission
6 North Liberty Street Baltimore, MD 21201
www.mhec.state.md.us
410-767-3300 / 800-974-0203
Department of Education
Division of Rehabilitation Services 2301 Argonne Drive Baltimore, MD 21218
www.dors.state.md.us
410-554-9442 / 888-554-0334
Private Schools
Private school information can be obtained from the State Department of Education in the form of lists of state-approved schools or by contacting the Association of Independent Maryland Schools, an organization that represents some of the private schools in the area. Parochial schools do not require state approval. To find information on these schools, consult our local Yellow Pages.
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201
www.msde.state.md.us
410-767-0100 or 1-888-246-0016
Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools
890 Airport Park Road, Suite 103 Glen Burnie, MD 21061
www.aimsmddc.org
410-761-3700 fax: 410-761-5771
Naval Academy Primary School
74 Greenbury Point Road Annapolis, MD 21402 https://napschool.org/ 410-757-3090
The Naval Academy Primary School, a private, nonprofit organization, offers preschool through fifth grade. The school is not affiliated with the Naval Academy.
2024 Navy Guide to Annapolis
Medical and Dental
Naval Health Clinic Annapolis
695 Kinkaid Rd., Naval Station Annapolis Medical Homeport and Specialty Clinic
Appointments 855-227-6331
After hours, call the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), select option 1. For active-duty, Prime Family Members and Prime Retirees Hours: Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., closed weekends and federal holidays Pharmacy Hours: Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; closed weekends and federal holidays. 24-Hour Automated Refill Line: 800-377-1723
Dental Clinic
(Active-duty / Midshipmen Clinic Services)
410-293-3901 Clinical hours: 6:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. closed weekends and federal holidays
Dental Clinics are located in the Main Clinic on Kinkaid Rd as a well as in 6th Wing, Bancroft Hall. Comprehensive dental care is available for all military personnel. This includes examination and diagnosis, preventive dentistry to include regular cleanings, operative dentistry (fillings), oral surgery, periodontics (gum treatment), endodontics (root canal therapy), prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, partial and full dentures), and implants (single and multiple tooth replacement). Orthodontic treatment (braces) is available on a case by case basis.
All active-duty military personnel receive a dental examination and are appointed for any treatment needs they may have. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the contact number above. In addition to routine dental care, midshipmen are provided with mouth guards as needed for sporting activities. During working hours, non-urgent sick call hours are: Monday thru Friday: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Monday thru Thursday: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. There is no sick call Friday afternoons.
Emergency dental care is available 24 hours. After working hours, the duty dental section can be reached at 443-822-2254.
Retirees and dependents will be referred to seek care at their civilian dentist. For dependent dental care, active-duty personnel are strongly encouraged to participate in the TRICARE Active-duty Family Member Dental Plan (http://www.tricare.mil/Dental.aspx). Retired military personnel are strongly encouraged to participate in the TRICARE Retiree Dental Plan (www.trdp.org).
During duty hours: call 410-293-2273 (CARE); After hours: call 410-293-2273, select option 1.
If you have an emergency, please call 410-293-3333 for Fed Fire or 911.
The Main Clinic is located at 695 Kinkaid Rd. accredited primary care outpatient clinic. The clinic provides primary care for midshipmen, active-duty, family members, retirees and their families as well as providing radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy services.
There is no emergency room on base. On-base ambulance service is available for transport to the local hospitals in the case of emergencies.
If you have an emergency, please call 410-293-3333 for Fed Fire or 911.
The Main Clinic provides the following services to enrolled TRICARE Beneficiaries: Primary Care Medical Home Port Clinic, Optometry, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Mental Health and Health Promotion.
Medical Services are available to enrolled beneficiaries. For TRICARE questions or to enroll in the clinic please contact the TRICARE office at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273).
Tricare beneficiaries may also utilize the Nurse Advice Line service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Individuals eligible for TRICARE can call 1-800-TRICARE, Option 1 to speak with a registered nurse to answer a variety of urgent healthcare questions and will provide care recommendations such as how to administer self-care, make an appointment, or visit an urgent-care facility or the emergency room.
Located in the 6th and 8th wing of Bancroft Hall, the Brigade Medical Clinic provides the following services to enrolled Tricare beneficiaries: Orthopedics, Podiatry, Sports Medicine, and Physical Therapy.
Primary care and operational screenings are provided for midshipmen and the Superintendent/Commandant staff in the 6th wing Brigade Medical Clinic.
The Occupational Health Clinic provides medical surveillance and treatment for injuries or illnesses incurred while at work for Civil Service employees from the Naval Academy and the Annapolis Area Complex. For more information, contact the Occupational Health Clinic at 410-293-2009.
The Pharmacy Department is open for full prescription services to all military beneficiaries with an active military ID card.
U.S. Family Health Plan enrollees are not entitled to use any military treatment facilities or military pharmacy per their contract. Additional information can be obtained through the local TRICARE Service Center.
Prescriptions from civilian providers can be filled from 7:30 to 5:45 p.m. Mon.-Fri. All refills must be phoned in using the automated refill line, 1-800-377-1723, which is accessible 24-hours or on our internet site (http://www.wrnmmc.capmed.mil/Health%20 Services/Clinical%20Support/Pharmacy/SitePages/navyrefill.aspx).
Emergency and Security
Please Note: The Naval Health Clinic Annapolis is not a hospital.
If you have a life threatening emergency such as difficulty in breathing, injury to the head or neck area, chest pain or pain radiating into the arm do not drive—call 410-293-3333 or 911. Your life may depend on this call. Keep calm. Be prepared to give the following information:
1. Your name and phone number
2. Nature of the emergency
3. Location of the patient
Naval Support Activity Annapolis ambulances will transport emergency patients to the nearest qualified medical facility. Acute distress or emergency patients will normally be transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.
Local medical facilities with emergency room facilities:
Anne Arundel Medical Center
2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis
Emergency: 443-481-1200
Information: 443-481-1000
Patient Information: 443-481-4800
NSA Annapolis Emergency Police/Fire/Medical: 293-3333 or 911
Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Emergency Police/Fire/Medical: 911
Naval Support Activity Annapolis Security Department
For complete Security Department information please visit http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/installations/nsa_annapolis/om/ security.html
The Naval Support Activity Annapolis Security Department is responsible for providing Police, physical Security, anti-terrorism/ force protection, and numerous other functions. Use the following phone list for all of your related needs:
Emergency Police/Fire/Medical: 410-293-3333 or dial 911
NSA Annapolis Security Department: 410-293-5786
Central Emergency Dispatch Center: 410-293-5760
Police (non-emergency): 410-293-5760
Fire: 410-293-5760
Physical Security: 410-293-5791
Lost and Found: 410-293-5786
Access to the Naval Academy
The general public is not allowed vehicle access, but pedestrian access is normally allowed for general visitation purposes, tours and USNA special events. General visitation hours begin at sunrise and conclude at 5 p.m. or sunset, whichever is later, with a REAL ID compliant government photo ID card. All persons over the age of 18 must have a valid government issued picture ID such as a U.S. issued driver’s license or a passport for non-U.S. citizens. Visitors under the age of 19 without an ID must be escorted by a responsible adult with valid ID at all times. Upon arrival, all visitors may undergo an ID and bag check and be screened through a magnetometer prior to entering the installation. Random personnel and vehicle searches will be conducted at all gates and throughout the installation. Commercial deliveries must be properly vetted and routed through Perry Center for vehicle inspection. The Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station (CVIS) is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gate hours are:
Gate 1:
Vehicle entry: Daily; 0600-1800
Pedestrian entry:
• Visitor Access Center (VAC) – Open for pedestrian access with regular hours (Fri & Sat 0500-0200; Sunday: 0500-2359; MonTh 0500-2200)
• Turnstile - Operational during VAC hours for credentialed pedestrian access (CAC, DOD, DOD Dependents, Retirees, Reservists)
Gate 3:
Vehicle entry: none – permanently closed to vehicle traffic
Pedestrian entry: Credentialed pedestrian access (CAC, DOD, DOD Dependents, Retirees, Reservists) via turnstile 24 hours daily
Gate 8:
Vehicle entry: 24 hours daily
Pedestrian entry: 24 hours daily
Members of the media must contact USNA Media Relations at 410-293-2292 for access to any USNA event or facility. Sports media should contact NAAA Sports Information at 410-293-8775.
Vehicle Registration
410-293-5762
Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. closed on weekends and holidays
Vehicle registration and vehicle pass pick-up is located in the Visitor Access Center at Gate 1 of the U.S. Naval Academy at the corner of King George and Randall Streets. Additional information is available at https://ndw.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/NSAAnnapolis/. The Visitors Access Center does not issue CAC, military, military retiree or dependent ID cards. These services are provided by the Satellite ID office in Metzger Hall, Room 218, Bldg 168, 168 Bennion Road, Naval Support Activity Annapolis, 410293-5813. Hours are 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday-Friday excluding federal holidays. Advance appointments are recommended at https://rapids-appointments.dmbc.osd.mil.
Naval Academy Business Services Division
100% of all proceeds from NABSD services directly benefit the Brigade of Midshipmen
Armel-Leftwich
Visitor Center
Seaward end of Halsey Field House 410-293-8687 (TOUR) navalacademytourism.com https://www.facebook.com/USNavalAcademyTourism/
Visitors to the Naval Academy are welcomed aboard through the Quarterdeck as they enter the Halsey Field House on the way to the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center. The exhibit includes: photos and videos of Academy life; interactive touch screen exhibits; a USNA Featured Graduates screen; interactive videos; and an Alumni Association directory.
The Visitor Center houses a 100-seat theater where visitors can view a free 13-minute film, “The Call to Serve.” Exhibits include Graduates in Space, The Life and Times of John Paul Jones, an original 19th century Dahlgren boat howitzer, and a model of the battleship USS Maryland (BB-46). Guided walking and driving tours (fee) of “the Yard” depart from the Visitor Center daily, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center is a cashless operation.
Dahlgren Hall
Dahlgren Hall is a multi-purpose facility that accommodates many functions. The Assembly Floor can be reserved for official Academy-approved events such as reunions, banquets, and dances. On the 2nd deck, The Class of ‘53 Reception Area, can be reserved for similar official events along with a seating area for midshipmen to meet with family and friends.
Naval Academy Catering
410-293-2610
www.nabsd.com/naval-academy-dining/catering/
Naval Academy Catering is a full-service catering operation supporting events in the Naval Academy Club and in venues throughout the Yard. Our catering kitchen aspires to provide guests with a superb catering experience. We take pride in offering unparalleled customer service and exquisite cuisine to our clients and guests. We accommodate all types of events such as conferences, weddings, rehearsal dinners, and retirements; focusing on elegance, quality, and value. To provide you with the best customer service, please call to set up an appointment.
The Naval Academy Club
Main Number 410-293-2611
Membership 410-293-2633
www.navalacademyclub.com
Members of the Naval Academy Club enjoy the time-honored tradition of a Military Officer’s Club and all its amenities - from fine dining at The Alley Restaurant, and a wonderful Club Bar, to beautifully appointed banquet rooms and a first class catering service. The Club’s full-service catering and banquet facilities are perfect for weddings, private parties, meetings, and other special functions. Our unique and historic venues make an elegant space to host your event. Our professional staff aspires to excellence, taking pride in offering unparalleled customer services and exquisite cuisine.
1845 Coffee
1845 Coffee Gatehouse
410-293-1845
https://www.navalacademyclub.com/1845-coffee
Located in the oldest building on the Naval Academy Yard, the historic Gate 3 Gatehouse, 1845 Coffee Gatehouse proudly serves Ceremony Coffee Roasters Coffee. Stop by for a specialty espresso, cold nitro brew, Kombucha, or various waters and juices. 1845 Coffee also features fresh baked goods and various Naval Academy merchandise. See the website for more information and hours of operation. The 1845 Coffee Gatehouse is a cashless operation.
1845 Coffee Midshipmen Store
410-293-0370
https://www.navalacademyclub.com/1845-coffee
Located inside the Midshipmen Store, 1845 Coffee Midshipmen Store proudly serves Ceremony Coffee Roasters Coffee. Stop by for a specialty espresso, Kombucha, regular or decaf coffee or various waters and juices. 1845 Coffee Midshipmen Store also features an expanded menu of fresh baked goods, sandwiches, salads, healthy snacks and pastries. See the website for more information and hours of operation. The 1845 Coffee Midshipmen Store is a cashless operation
The Alley Restaurant, named for the Bowling Alley originally located in the lower level of the Naval Academy Club, offers casual dining in an historic, warm, and inviting atmosphere. The Alley Restaurant offers guests an opportunity to enjoy unparalleled customer service and exquisite cuisine. See the website for more information and hours of operation. The Naval Academy Club is a cashless operation.
Naval Academy
Gift Shop
Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center
1-800-778-4260; fax 410-293-7682
https://navalacademytourism.com/gift-shop
The USNA Gift Shop, just inside Gate 1 at the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, is Navy blue and gold all over. Enjoy tax-free shopping, FedEx shipping, and discounts for military and Naval Academy Club members. You will find the best selection of official USNA, U.S. Navy, and USMC merchandise. Gifts, hats, and souvenirs, all with the power to give back to the Brigade of Midshipmen, are available. The Naval Academy Gift Shop is a cashless operation.
The Brigade Sports Complex (BSC) is located across the Severn River on Greenbury Point adjacent to the Naval Academy Golf Course. It is home to the Navy tennis, ice hockey, golf, and rugby teams. Both the Tose Tennis Center and the McMullen Hockey Arena are open to the community. The BSC houses six indoor tennis courts; six outdoor tennis courts; and the McMullen Hockey Arena, an Olympic size ice rink. Offerings to the public include Learn-to-Skate USA lessons, public figure skating and hockey sessions, private and group tennis lessons, and group fitness classes. The Fitness Center is available for use only by authorized patrons and their guests.
The Club at Greenbury Point, an off-premise extension of the Naval Academy Club, offers a relaxed, casual dining atmosphere after a round of golf or to meet with friends at Friday afternoon “happy hour.” The Club serves a light fare menu of sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, and snacks. The clubhouse may also be reserved for parties or functions.
Located in the 5th Wing of Bancroft Hall, the Cobbler Shop is fully equipped and staffed to provide shoe and boot repair services for all military and most civilian shoes. It also provides minor repairs to purses, handbags, and backpacks. Civilian repairs are available when the level of mission work allows. The Cobbler Shop is a cashless operation.
Located in the 1st Wing of Bancroft Hall, the Naval Academy Barber and Beauty Shop proudly serves the Brigade of Midshipmen and active-duty military personnel. The shop offers a variety of services for men and women including military haircuts, deep conditioning, scalp treatments, blow outs, braiding, and facial waxing in a newly remodeled facility. Walk-ins are welcome. Mondays and Fridays are walk-in only days for midshipmen. All patrons must be in uniform to receive service. The Barber and Beauty Shop is a cashless operation.
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Facility
410-293-2301 Main Facility (off King George St.)
410-293-2898 Bancroft Hall 5th Wing Service Center
With state-of-the-art laundering and dry cleaning equipment, the facility provides weekly pick up and delivery to midshipmen, annual cleaning and summer storage of winter uniforms and cruise bags.
The Textbook Issue sells textbooks and other educational materials to midshipmen for academic course study and leadership training.
Midshipmen Store
410-293-2392
https://navalacademytourism.com/midshipmen-store
Offers a wide variety of merchandise to support the Brigade of Midshipmen, including a large selection of U.S. Naval Academy, Navy and Marine Corps emblematic clothing and gifts. Open to authorized patrons, including the Brigade of Midshipmen and their parents/guardians, lifetime Alumni Association members, U.S. Naval Academy faculty and staff, Blue and Gold officers, Naval Academy Club members, and other groups as authorized. The Midshipmen Store is a cashless operation. It is located in the 3rd Wing of Bancroft Hall.
The Repair Tailor Shop provides custom uniform tailoring for all midshipmen as well as providing retail tailoring services and embroidery services and monogramming to all military and civilian personnel assigned to USNA. The Repair Tailor Shop is a cashless operation.
During Plebe Summer, newly reporting midshipmen are issued uniforms and various accessories. Once the summer training is complete, midshipmen receive the remainder of their uniforms just prior to the commencement of the academic year and prior to seasonal changes. Provides midshipmen and activity duty military a retail source for uniform items. The Uniform Store & Issue Center are a cashless operation.
NavyOnline
410-293-8126
https://go.navyonline.com/
Shop all things U.S. Navy here. As the Online Store of the U.S. Naval Academy, we offer everything you need to support the Brigade of Midshipmen including Naval Academy apparel, gifts, and a wide variety of accessories.
Navy Exchange and the Commissary
The Navy Exchange and the Commissary are located outside the front gate of the Naval Support Activity Annapolis. Retail services are open to active-duty and retired military and their dependents, medically retired and reservists. Hours of operation are:
Navy Exchange (NEX) Main Navy Exchange 693 Kinkaid Rd., Annapolis, MD 21402
410-757-5870
Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sun., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Includes: Main Store, Outdoor Garden Area, Barber Shop, Pearle Vision Center, Jewelry Store, and Food Court.
DOD and Coast Guard civilian employees are authorized to shop at the NEX with the exclusion of military uniforms, tobacco products or alcohol.
Navy MWR’s mission is to deliver high-quality, customer-focused programs and services that contribute to resiliency, retention, readiness, and quality of life. Eligible patrons include active-duty, midshipmen, retired military, active reservists, National Guard, 100% disabled and service-connected veterans, current and retired Department of Defense civilian employees (Civil Service and non-appropriated), active-duty Coast Guard, family members in all these categories, and USNA DoD contractors.
Fitness Programs
Fitness (410) 293-9211
The MWR Fitness Center features a full-court gymnasium, free weight, cardio, and circuit strength training rooms, a group exercise room, day lockers and showers, a racquetball court, a pickleball court, and a functional fitness room. Active-duty, midshipmen, reservists, retired military, current and retired DoD civilian employees, and all dependent family members can use the facility at no charge. DoD contract employees may purchase an annual, monthly, or weekly membership fee or pay a daily guest fee. Eligible patrons may bring a guest for a daily fee.
Fitness programs such as 5K runs, fitness orientations and assessments, personal training, and group fitness/ exercise classes are available to active and retired military, DoD civilians, family members, and DoD contractors. Fitness assessments and personal training are available by appointment with the MWR Fitness staff.
Sports/Athletics (Adult)
(410) 293-9223
MWR Sports offers intramural leagues for all active-duty, retirees, DoD civilians, family members 18 years and older, and DoD contractors in softball, basketball, volleyball, and flag football.
Aquatics
South Severn Pool 21 Badger Rd (410) 293-3033
North Severn Pool 160 Eucalyptus Rd (410) 293-2082
Enjoy relaxing or lap swimming at the South Severn Pool (across from USNA Gate 8) and North Severn Pool (on NSA Annapolis), open during the summer months. Swim lessons are available in two two-week sessions and private lessons by appointment. Low-cost family and single pool punch passes are available at the MWR Fitness Center, Bldg. #89 for frequent swimmers. Daily fees and guest fees are available at the pools. For more information, please call the aquatic facilities during the swim season.
MWR Car Wash
321 Kinkaid Road, NSAA (410) 293-3859
The Car Wash is open 24/7, next to the Navy Exchange Service Station. The facility includes an auto-bay, two self-service wash bays, and a self-service RV wash bay. Vacuums, carpet shampooer, and tire air are available. Cash (dollars) or credit cards may be used.
MWR Tickets & Travel
navymwrannapolis.com/tickets (410) 293-9200
Discount movie and dinner theater tickets, Broadway theater performances, special events, sporting events, theme parks (including Disney and Universal), ski resorts, and White House ornaments are available at MWR Tickets and Travel, Building 89. Local, out-of-state, and international trips are planned throughout the year. American Forces TravelSM provides access to a wide selection of discounted rates on hotels, airfare, rental cars, vacation packages, cruises, and much more! www.americanforcestravel.com
Navy
Liberty
410-293-9200
Liberty provides recreation programs, entertainment, and the development of personal leisure skills, enhancing the quality of life of single and unaccompanied active-duty enlisted members E1-E6 in an alcohol and tobacco-free environment. Liberty offers a variety of monthly events, activities, trips, volunteer opportunities, and competitions for eligible patrons to enjoy. Building 89 has Wi-Fi, phone charging stations, CACenabled computers with video conference capabilities, and free printing.
Auto Skills Shop (AHS)
299 Halligan Road, Naval Support Activity Annapolis
410-293-3859
Located across from the MWR Carr Creek Marina, the Auto Skills Shop is a fully equipped, self-service repair facility. The shop offers rent by the hour on a first come, first served basis, eight bays (four with hydraulic lifts), battery charger, tire mounter, electric drill, engine stands, tire balancer, puller set, storage, and professional guidance. Check your vehicle with the “All Data” computer car manual program containing information on recalls, service bulletins, and make/model updates. There is also a used oil and antifreeze drop-off repository during open hours.
Outdoor Recreation Equipment Rentals
Naval Support Activity Annapolis 410-293-9200
MWR rents a 5-foot charcoal and gas grills, two and four-man tents, camp cots, air mats, camp chairs, ice chests, propane lanterns, flashlight lanterns, two-burner stoves, tables, chairs and 10’ x 10’ canopies on a daily basis, for the weekend or weekly to help you experience the great outdoors. Request forms are available to check out tables, chairs, grills and canopies at no charge if you are having an official function.
MWR rents mountain bikes, bike helmets and sports equipment such as softball kits, badminton and croquet sets, footballs, basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs and horseshoes. Three inflatables are also available for rent.
Party Room Rentals & Picnic Pavilions
Reservations, 410-293-9200
MWR has two rental room facilities, Retelle Room and Bay Room. Both facilities can accommodate up to 80 people. Retelle is located near the MWR campgrounds and is available from 15 April to 31 October. The facility has a kitchen, restrooms, a brick BBQ, and a covered patio.
The Bay Room, nestled near The Cottages at Greenbury Point, offers similar features as Retelle Room, plus a pool table. Available year-round with heat and air conditioning.
Picnic pavilions are available in various locations at NSAA – Retelle Beach (48-person occupancy) and North Severn Pavilions A & B (96-person occupancy each). All Pavilions have charcoal grills. North Severn Pavilions A & B, located near the North Severn Pool and softball field, has an electrical outlet. Rental fees are required at the time of reservation, up to 90 days in advance.
Morale, Welfare & Recreation
MWR Marinas
Carr Creek Marina (Main Office)
338 Halligan Road, NSAA (410) 293-3731
The Carr Creek Marina, located at the mouth of the Severn River provides dry storage facilities, accommodating boats from 24’ up to 15 tons. Hauling, washing, and launching are available by appointment. Boat rentals are available at this location. Our rental fleet includes sailboats 22’-25’, powerboats 15’-20’, and a variety of paddle craft. We offer recreational boating options, storage, and instruction at affordable prices. Boat rentals are available from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. MWR offers boating instruction, including youth sailing, single-sailor, basic keelboat, and boat safety courses. Basic keelboat sailing lessons (ASA 101) are given every weekend by reservation, May through the beginning of September. Youth and single sailor courses are weekly, from May through the beginning of September, by reservation.
Mill Creek Pier
140 Hooper High Road, NSAA (410) 293-3731
Mill Creek Pier, located at Greenbury Point, the CDR John L. Dunning Jr. Memorial Pier offers 32 slips with water and electric hookups. Slip applications are filed on a status group priority basis.
MWR Storage Lots
Carr Creek Marina (Main Office)
338 Halligan Road, NSAA (410) 293-3731
Storage lots are available for boats on trailers, RVs, and popup campers (no automobiles) with priority given to those residing on base at USNA/NSAA.
MWR Child and Youth Programs (CYP)
Child Development Center (CDC1)
297 Gage Road, NSAA (410) 293-9390
Child Development Center Annex (CDC2)
298 Eucalyptus Road, NSAA (410) 293-9380
The Child Development Centers, accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children, are open to active-duty, activated reservists, active-duty Coast Guard and DoD civilian employees. They offer full-time child care and developmentally appropriate programs for children six weeks to five years of age with the curriculum philosophy that “children learn through play.” The centers provide hot and cold Maryland State Department of Education-approved breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks. When needed, Child and Youth Programs offer the Child Development Home Program for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old and train, certify, and monitor DoD-affiliated providers on and off base. In addition, Child and Youth Programs offer the services of the CYP School Liaison Officer, located at the Fleet and Family Support Center, (410) 293-2641. Hourly care is also available and must be reserved in advance.
The Billy the Kid Youth Center, affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 4-H, Anchored4Life and accredited by the National Council on Accreditation, provides a wide range of recreational, social, and educational activities for children from five years old (and in kindergarten) to 12. Programs include School-Age Care (before and after school for children kindergarten through age 12), leisure skills developmental classes, special themed events, and field trips to area attractions. There is also a summer camp for children entering first grade through age 12.
Recreational Lodging Annapolis offers 16 beautiful suites (14 queen suites and 2 king suites) in the heart of the historical U.S. Naval Academy. The queen suites are 300-400 sq ft with one queen bed, bathroom, a living room or living area, two TVs, a dining table or a writing desk, a small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and a safe. Pull-out sofa beds are available in some rooms and a petfriendly suite. The king suites are approximately 750 sq ft with one king bed, a separate living room, two TVs, a dining table, a writing desk, two electric fireplaces, fully equipped kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker, cooking and dining utensils. Other amenities include a fully equipped shared kitchen, complimentary Wi-Fi, laundry facility, and housekeeping service. Reservations may be made up to 1 year in advance for active-duty and 6 months in advance for other eligible patrons. Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The established daily rate is regardless of rank.
Campground at Naval Support Activity Annapolis
333 Beach Road, NSAA
The Navy Getaways Campground is located across the Severn River in NSA Annapolis and offers 14 RV sites and 12 tent camping Sites. The Campground is a short drive from the Academy, downtown Annapolis and within walking distance to the Navy Exchange and the Commissary. The RV sites have concrete pads that accommodate RVs from 30 to 50 feet long with water and 30-amp service with one additional 20-amp outlet. A bathhouse and a central dump station are also available. Each site includes a picnic table and a charcoal grill. The RV sites are open year-round and the tent campsites are open from April 1 to October 31. The established daily rate is regardless of rank.
The Cottages at Greenbury Point
11 Hooper High Road, NSAA
The Cottages at Greenbury Point is a premier destination for military families to unwind, recharge, and enjoy the beauty of Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, and the USNA. We proudly offer six single-story, 2-bedroom duplexes and four single-story, 3-bedroom duplexes (16 total rental units) with enclosed porches and stunning views. Enjoy the MWR boat rentals, paddling excursions, walking trails, or our dog park during your stay! Opening late summer 2023.
Religious Services
Catholic and Protestant services are conducted in the Naval Academy Chapel. Jewish services are held in the Commodore Uriah P. Levy Center Jewish Chapel. In addition, Muslim prayers services are held M-F at 12:50 p.m. in the Muslim Prayer room in the Rotunda located in Bancroft Hall. Other faiths conduct worship services in the Annapolis area, with information available through the Naval Academy chaplains or by direct contact with the worshiping community.
The Academy's Orthodox Midshipmen meet for weekly prayer on Tuesdays at 12:50 p.m. Orthodox 6th Hour Prayers are offered in the Orthodox Chapel, located in the Bancroft Hall Rotunda.
Located on the highest point on the Yard, the Naval Academy Chapel celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2008. In 2009 the chapel received an extensive restoration, readying it for another century of building a spiritual foundation for the moral development of midshipmen.
Sunday Protestant services are interdenominational. A liturgical service includes Holy Communion and is conducted in St. Andrew’s Chapel at 8:15 a.m. A traditional Protestant worship service begins at 11:00 in the Main Chapel's 2,500seat sanctuary. A full Religious Education program is conducted in Sampson Hall Sunday mornings at 9:40 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages. On Sunday evenings, a midshipmen-only contemporary service is held at 7:00 p.m. in Mitscher Auditorium.
Sunday Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated in the Chapel at 9 a.m. Religious education (CCD) classes are conducted by midshipmen from 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. in Luce Hall each Sunday. RCIA classes are held Thursday 7:15 - 8:00 p.m. Additionally, Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11:30 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Chapel, and a midshipmen-only Sunday night Mass begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Laboon Center.
Weekday Masses are conducted at 12:50 p.m. in St. Andrew's Chapel. Weekly Muslim Prayer Services are held in the Muslim Prayer Room in Bancroft Hall Monday through Friday at 12:50 p.m.
Commodore Uriah P. Levy
Center Jewish Chapel
Brownson Road, 410-293-1100
The Academy’s Jewish midshipmen meet for a weekly Shabbat Service at 7:15 p.m. on Fridays in the Miller Chapel. Following the service, there is an Oneg Shabbat in the Stein Fellowship Hall. High Holy Days and Festivals are also observed.
For tours of the Levy Center contact the Visitor Center at 410293-8687.
Supporting Organizations
*The presence of the following “supporting organizations” does not constitute an endorsement thereof by the United States Naval Academy, Department of the Navy, or the Department of Defense.*
Naval
Academy Athletic Association
Ricketts Hall, Naval Academy
410-293-2700, www.navysports.com
The Naval Academy Athletic Association is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization charged with providing resources to support the varsity and junior varsity programs offered by the Naval Academy. The NAAA operates with the guidance of their Board of Control, whose members report to the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy. More than 90% of funding support for NAAA programs is through external sources of revenue (e.g. Blue & Gold memberships, ticket sales, corporate sponsorship, television revenue, parking, etc.). Less than 10% of the operating budget for varsity and junior varsity programs is provided by the Academy via government funding. Therefore, Blue & Gold memberships are critical to provide our teams with the supplemental dollars necessary to close the “resource gap” between the Naval Academy teams and our Division I competition. Private support is critical to NAAA’s success.
To join The Blue & Gold, or to request more information, contact:
The Blue-N*-Gold
566 Brownson Road, Annapolis, MD 21402
Attn: Blue-N*-Gold
410-293-8708
AthleticDevelopment@usna.edu
Tickets for athletic contests on the Yard can be purchased through NAAA (1-800-US-4-NAVY)
USNA Alumni Association and Foundation
Annapolis, MD 21402 410-295-4000, www.usna.com
“The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation collaborate to support the Naval Academy and its mission. The Alumni Association focuses on engaging and connecting alumni through various support programs, events, and networking connections. The Foundation, on the other hand, primarily focuses on fundraising efforts to provide financial support for the Academy’s programs, scholarships, and facilities. Together, they work hand in hand to strengthen the Naval Academy community, enhance the educational experience, and contribute to the development of future leaders in the Navy and Marine Corps.”
- JEFF WEBB ’95, PRESIDENT AND CEO, U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY AA&F
The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation are two independent, not-for-profit corporations sharing a single president and CEO and operating as a fully integrated organization in support of the U.S. Naval Academy and its mission.
The Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Naval Academy Foundation together serve as an enterprise. In that capacity, we connect and support our alumni and the U.S. Naval Academy community so the Brigade and alumni serve at their full potential for the good of the nation. The Enterprise’s focus and core competencies are engagement and philanthropy in pursuit of complementary and closely aligned missions.
Established in 1886, the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association continues to adhere to its mission to serve and support the United States, the U.S. Naval Service, the U.S. Naval Academy, and its alumni. We strengthen our members’ bonds to the Academy and to each other, to help them thrive as leaders in and out of uniform, and reach their full potential.
Guided by its Board of Trustees, the Alumni Association is also advanced by its network of more than 77 active classes, 102 chapters, 78 parent groups, and five shared interest groups.
The original U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, formed in 1944 and now known as the Foundation’s Athletic and Scholarship Programs division (A&SP), set out to support athletic programs at the Naval Academy through scholarships to preparatory schools and awards. In 1999, the Foundation and the Naval Academy Endowment Trust merged to form the sole fundraising entity for the Naval Academy, now known as the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation and guided by its Board of Directors. The Foundation supports, promotes and advances the mission of the Naval Academy by working in conjunction with Academy leadership to identify strategic and institutional priorities and by raising, managing, and disbursing private gift funds that provide a margin of excellence in support of the nation’s premier leadership institution.
Approximately 100 employees serve the 69,000 living USNA Alumni and AA&F membership from the new Fluegel Alumni Center: The facility - opened to the public in September 2023 - provides a premium venue for a wide range of alumni events, streamlines and enhances operations and provides an ideal space to celebrate alumni achievements in all aspects of society.
The primary mission of the U.S. Naval Academy Band is to provide musical support for official functions of the Superintendent and the Commandant of Midshipmen and to support the Brigade of Midshipmen by performing at appropriate functions involving the brigade. In addition, the band is tasked to perform in support of official functions, ceremonies, and other events where such performances will enhance the morale and esprit de corps of the brigade; support pride, professionalism, and retention within the naval service; and represent the Department of the Navy in a musical capacity that promotes community relations and enhance the Navy’s public image.
U.S. Naval Institute
291 Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21402-5034
800-233-8764, 410-268-6110, www.usni.org
Founded in Annapolis in 1873, the U.S. Naval Institute is one of the Nation’s most highly respected professional organizations. It is the independent forum of the sea services for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to global security. Its flagship magazine, Proceedings, is the heart of the forum and has been published continuously since 1874. Your membership ensures that the Naval Institute carries on its vital mission to provide a place where free and independent debate may flourish.
The Naval Institute’s periodicals, books, and conferences stimulate discussion on subjects vital to global security and USNI News is one of the most respected sources for dependable information on emerging naval and security issues. From its headquarters in Beach Hall, the Naval Institute library includes photo and oral history archives that serve as valued references for military professionals, authors, journalists and researchers.
The Institute’s publishing arm, the Naval Institute Press, publishes more than 100 books each year. The Naval Institute Press publishes a host of professional books such as the Bluejacket’s Manual. Its offerings also include world-renowned references such as “The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World” and “Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet.” The best-selling and best-known fiction title published by the Institute is “The Hunt for Red October.”
Naval Support Activity Annapolis
Commanding Officer: 410-293-9320
Administrative Officer: 410-293-9332
Headquarters: Building 58NS (58 Bennion Road)
In support of the USNA mission, NSA Annapolis provides all Base Operating Support for the Academy and North Severn Complex including Public Works support, police and security, safety, fire protection, married and bachelor housing, Fleet Family Support Center and MWR support. NSA Annapolis reports directly to the Commandant, Naval District Washington in the Commander Naval Installations Command claimancy, and is responsible for providing effective and efficient shore installation management and support. The NSA Annapolis Headquarters Building is located across the Severn River from the United States Naval Academy in Building 58NS.
Naval Academy Golf Course
64 Greenbury Point Road, 410-293-9747
Naval Support Activity Annapolis
Brigade Sports Complex
Managed by the Naval Academy Golf Association, the Naval Academy Golf Course is an 18-hole university course. The course is open to midshipmen, active-duty personnel stationed in Annapolis, Academy faculty and staff, and their guests. It is also available to all active-duty and retired military personnel. The course is open during daylight hours, weather permitting. The golf pro shop is located in the Brigade Sports Complex. Advance reservations are recommended. A snack bar, the Club at Greenbury Point, is located on the premises and may be reached at 410-293-4679.
Map of the Yard
NSAA North Severn Map
Stay Connected with the United States Naval Academy
Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center 410-293-8687 (TOUR) navalacademytourism.com www.facebook.com/USNavalAcademyVisitorCenter
Naval Academy Gift Shop 410-293-8125 www.usnabsd.com/navalacademy-shopping/gift-shop-2
Naval Academy Athletic Association 1-800-US4-NAVY www.navysports.com www.facebook.com/navyathletics
