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Sample Schedule - Flag Ceremony - Mystic Seaport ( example from previous ceremonies - subject to change)

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Fair Weather Schedule (no rain):
0815 Cadets arrive at Mystic Seaport (south sidecar entrance)
0830 Cadets allowed to tour Mystic Seaport Freely (w/Parents). Note:
Swabs are not in a liberty status at this point. They
must remain on the grounds of the Mystic Seaport.
Refreshments at Galley Restaurant (free of charge)
Cadets visit Planetarium 0915-1045
1045 Battalion Operations sounds attention
1100 Flag Presentation Ceremony begins
1130 Ceremony concludes
Battalion, Color guard, and Band dismissed
1140 Cadets begin loading buses
1200 Cadets depart Mystic Seaport for Academy
1230 Cadets arrive Academy for lunch in Academy wardroom
1330 Liberty granted
1800 Liberty expires. Continue with routine of the day

Foul weather schedule (rain):
1000 Cadets arrive at Mystic Seaport (south sidecar entrance)
1045 Commander calls cadets to attention. Cadets march to Boat House
1100 Flag Presentation Ceremony begins
1130 Flag Presentation Ceremony concludes
Battalion dismissed
1140 Cadets begin loading buses
1200 Cadets depart Mystic Seaport for Academy
1230 Cadets arrive at Chase Hall for lunch in ward room
1330 Liberty granted
1800 Liberty expires. Continue with routine of the day

After the ceremony it is customary that the swabs are given a short break to meet and greet the onlookers (likely to be parents, friends & family). The Mystic Seaport offers an extensive collection of maritime artifacts. The museum is a wonderful setting for the ceremony. It also offers a cafeteria where a parent could take an opportunity to enjoy a snack with their favorite swab.

For those with cameras, please take the opportunity to photograph as many swabs as possible as there certainly are parents out there who would love to get a glimpse of how their cadets are doing! Please post such pictures on our website for our distant parents to review. Examples of other photo albums featuring past Flag Ceremonies can be found on our Photo Album Links page.

To those friends & family who can attend - enjoy the day!

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This page last updated on: 6 May, 2007