Second-class summer

During the 2/C summer, many Mids participate in PROTRAMID, a program designed to give them an overview of the branches of the Navy.  2/C will spend one week at Quantico, Virginia, for Marine training; one week at Pensacola, Florida, for flight training; and one week at Kings Bay, Georgia, for submarine training. The second cruise is spent out in the fleet on a surface vessel or submarine. Because these cruises are in the fleet, they vary in length, according to how long the ship or submarine is at sea. Once a submarine submerges, a Mid is on board for the duration.  2/C cruises can range from three to five weeks in length. Note that all Mids are required to do a surface cruise during their 2/C or 1/C summer. In addition, there are opportunities to work as a detailer, training the entering Plebe class, or to attend summer school.