[fr_freak]

If we went to the Academy, he went through basic. If he was commissioned through OCS from enlisted, then not.

Bootcamp/basic training is a very specific term. Officers (except mustangs) do not go through this program. The various academies and ROTC programs most assuredly have their own training programs, but it is NOT the same as the enlisted bootcamp/basic training regimen. Unless things have changed.

[A Navy Vet]

"Bootcamp/basic training is a very specific term. Officers (except mustangs) do not go through this program. The various academies and ROTC programs most assuredly have their own training programs, but it is NOT the same as the enlisted bootcamp/basic training regimen. Unless things have changed."

I don't know about ROTC or Officer Candidate School, but I've seen documentaries on West Point and Annapolis. First year cadets go through the same vigorous harsh physical training as enlisted. They do the same type of marching, running, obstacle courses, and have to pass PT tests to remain.

Remember, Academy cadets are civilians and their individualism has to be broken down to turn them into team players. They may call it something else, but it sure looked like boot/basic to me. Maybe one of us should do some research...ha.

[A Navy Vet]

https://westpoint.edu/military/department-of-physical-education/cadet-candidates
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plebe_Summer

West Point calls it Cadet Basic Training. It is the same as enlisted, and possibly more. Annapolis calls it Plebe Summer Training. Since many of the plebes at Annapolis go Marine, their physical training is even more extensive. All plebes are taught in hand-to-hand Marine combat techniques, which enlisted Navy are not.

Look around at some of the videos. Looks like boot camp to me.