Is Annapolis Naval Academy just for the Navy?

Question

My 11 year old daughter is determined to become a Marine Jet Pilot for about a year now. She will be joining "Young Marines" in 10 days. We were told that Annapolis is not just for the Navy, but also the Marines. Is this true? If so, can a Military Professional please guide us in the right direction? Thank you in advance for any recommendations.

Answer 1

As the undergraduate college of the Naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Naval Academy students are midshipmen on active duty in the U.S. Navy. They attend the academy for four years, graduating with bachelor of science degrees and reserve commissions as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps. Naval Academy graduates serve at least five years as Navy or Marine Corps officers.

Answer 2

The marines fall under the US Navy so the answer is yes. Write to the Naval Academy and find out the requirements.

Answer 3

Actually you can enter any of the military services from the Naval Academy. Having said that, nearly all graduates enter the US Navy or the US Marine Corp.

Answer 4

The Marine Corps. is part of the Navy. Those graduating from Annapolis can decide if they want their commission in either the Navy or the Marine Corps.

Answer 5

My understanding is that an Annapolis cadet can request a commission in the Marines -- the USMC does not have a separate service academy. Their web site may offer data.

Answer 6

U.S.Military academies have produced extremely fine leaders. And also a few presidential duds. If IQ were important, you should all vote for me, because I outclass them all. If college educations were important, you should be having a barbecue with Rush this Memorial Day weekend. Leadership requires a special creativity, and an ability to inspire people without condescension, regardless of the circumstances, without pandering or promises. It requires a deep, unwavering strength of character to get through the absolute worst of conditions. (Repeat: "strength of character to get through the absolute worst of conditions.") That is the test of leadership. George Washington didn't just show up from no-where. Neither did Teddy Roosevelt or Dwight Eisenhower. IQ and educational documents are cute, but often useless in the determination of a strong leader. I suggest everyone vote wisely this year, but not only as regards the Elective Branch. The pampered poodles in the Legislative branch obviously need to be house-trained, and they have been a long-term threat to our liberties regardless of who was elected President.

Answer 7

Yeah she can do that, but I think the total amount of Marine officers coming out of annapolis is 15% of the graduating class, not sure though, I'm enlisted not officer.

Answer 8

Marine officers are trained at the Academy. I had the pleasure of meeting both ringknockers, mustangs and officers from other Military Institutions. The ringknockers were by and large alright but most made it clear where they got that ring.

Answer 9

yes she can acquire a commission as a marine corps officer through the Naval academy

Answer 10

Yes, Midshipmen who attend the Academy can go on to become Marines.

she needs to start NOW to prpeare, mentally, morally and physically.

staright As in school, including as many Honors or College Prep Courses as she can get in High School. Play at least one sport. Extra curricular activies, and have demonstrated Leadership roles. JROTC if it's available.

she will need to start the process between her Sophomore and Junior years in High school. She waits any longer than that and it will be too late.