A Naval Academy Checklist

 "Success Depends on Previous Preparation."--Confucius

I have officially received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. While I will surely write a post on what exactly that means to me in the near future--I would like to take the time to write out everything that I absolutely must complete prior to Induction Day--which is July 1 this year. This list will be fluid and many things will be added and hopefully everything will be crossed off by the end of June. Without further ado,

         Skills That Need Development:

• Develop Habit of Making Bed Each Day (The Correct Way) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMYZhdC-6jA
• Learn and Develop the skill of Ironing :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41eq7tIqVFw
• Swimming: 500 Yard Test
• Distance Running: http://www.physicalculturestore.com/default.asp
• PRT MAX: http://www.usna.org/handbook/prtstandards.html 
• Memorization: Map of Naval Academy, Schedule, Reef Points, Mission Statement, The Administrative Chain of Command, The First Three General Orders of a Sentry (Note To Self Practice Memorizing Menus)
• Military Knowledge: SEE ABOVE
• The Correct Way to tie a Military Tie

          Academic Advancement:

• The Core Topics Review: Geometry, Algebra, Pre-Calc Calculus, Chemistry, US Government, Naval History, Arabic
• Use Daily Calendar

          MISC.:

• Passport Updated
• Letters 
• Continue Reading and Writing

         Helpful Links:

• Powerpoint: http://www.usna.edu/Users/naome/phmiller/ACR%2013th.ppt.

Time to go to work.