Midshipmen
Meaning
of Midshipman
Source: Webster's dictionaryExamples
All PMMA midshipmen are also automatically appointed by the president of the Philippines as ensigns or 2nd lieutenants in the Philippine Navy Reserve.
Alternatively, separated former midshipmen can reimburse the government for their educational expenses, though the sum is often in excess of $150,000.
Approximately 1,200 "plebes" (an abbreviation of the Ancient Roman word plebeian ) enter the Academy each summer for the rigorous Plebe Summer, but only about 1,000 midshipmen graduate.
Each lieutenant got £5,091, the Warrant Officer group, £2,468, the midshipmen £791 and the individual seamen £182.
Depending on the severity of the offense, midshipmen found in violation of the Honor Concept by their peers can be separated from the Naval Academy.
At the beginning of their second-class year, midshipmen make their commitment, also known as signing their "2-for-7."