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6 ACADEMIC PROGRAM OPEN HOUSES Plebe Parent Weekend October 16, 2004 Hours: 10:00 11:30 AM DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AND LEADERSHIP Location: Thayer Hall, Second Floor, Room 276 Directions: Use any entrance to Thayer Hall; take stairs or elevator to the second floor. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND LIFE SCIENCES Location: Bartlett Hall, Rooms 409, 410, 412 and 414; Laboratory in Room 115 Directions: Use main entrance to Bartlett Hall; take the stairs or elevator to the fourth floor. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Location: Thayer Hall, Rooms 425 and 427 Directions: Use any entrance to Thayer Hall; take stairs or elevator to the fourth floor. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE Location: Thayer Hall, Rooms 452 through 462 Directions: Use any entrance to Thayer Hall; take the stairs or elevator to fourth floor. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Location: Lincoln Hall, Building 607, Third-floor Foyer Directions: Use front entrance to Lincoln Hall; take the stairs or elevator to the third floor. DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Location: Washington Hall, Foreign Language Conference Room 5002 Directions: Use main entrance to Washington Hall; take the stairs or elevator to the fifth floor. DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Location: Washington Hall, G&EnE Lecture Hall, 5300 Directions: Use main entrance to Washington Hall; take the stairs or elevator to the fifth floor, and proceed toward the back of the building. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Location: Thayer Hall, First Floor Rotunda Directions: Use any entrance to Thayer Hall; take stairs or elevator to the first floor. The Rotunda is located on the north end of Thayer Hall. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Location: Thayer Hall, Second Floor Hallway Directions: Use any entrance to Thayer Hall; take stairs or elevator to the second floor. DEPARTMENT OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING Location: Thayer Hall, Second Floor, Room 226 Directions: Use any entrance to Thayer Hall; take stairs or elevator to the second floor. CENTER FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE Location: Washington Hall, Sixth Floor, Room 6310 Directions: Use main entrance to Washington Hall; take the stairs or elevator to the sixth floor.

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8 GENERAL INFORMATION RECOMMENDED CLOTHING ACCOMMODATIONS TRANSPORTATION CADET PRIVILEGES DIRECTORY OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS

9 Plebe Parent Weekend 2004 Plebe-Parent Weekend for the Class of 2008 is scheduled for, through Monday, October 18, This weekend is one of the most important events that you will attend while your son or daughter is at the United States Military Academy. It is a time for getting together with your cadets and seeing all the great things accomplished during the first few months at West Point. The schedule of events provides you opportunities for access to areas of West Point that are not normally available to you. Please discuss Plebe-Parent Weekend with your cadet before you make preliminary decisions with respect to your trip to West Point. Make your hotel reservations early. Use this booklet and the Seventeenth Edition, May 2004, The West Point Parents Almanac as guides for your discussions. The information contained in this booklet can also be found on the World Wide Web We encourage families and friends to visit the Plebe-Parent Weekend Reception Center in Eisenhower Hall upon arrival at West Point. The Center serves as a hospitality and meeting area Friday and Saturday. A copy of the Pointer View, containing a special supplement on Plebe-Parent Weekend and its schedule of activities, will be available there. Please note the installation security measures you are required to observe while attending Plebe Parent Weekend 2004 events. You can access the West Point Plebe Parent website at for the most current information. Due to limited parking, we offer parents free shuttle bus transportation from parking areas to all main post areas, including the Reception Center at Eisenhower Hall. The buses will be clearly marked Plebe-Parent Weekend Entrance to West Point should only be through the Thayer and Stony Lonesome Gates where gate guards will direct you to designated parking areas. You should park and take the shuttle bus to your destination. Shuttle bus schedules are included in this booklet and will also be available at the Plebe-Parent Weekend 2004 Reception Center. It is best to leave your car parked and either walk or take the shuttle bus service to all planned events. Parking for self contained recreational vehicles will be available at North Dock. Please ensure you have an alternate off post plan in the event North Dock is not available when you arrive. Utilities are not available. The West Point Sewage Treatment Plant will be available for emptying holding tanks. Many of the facilities at West Point that are open to the public are available to visitors with special needs. If you have a need for a handicap parking pass for a family member who has special needs, please inform your son or daughter who will obtain this pass for you. If your concern is about buildings being accessible, please call the Equal Employment Opportunity Office Monday through Friday during normal business hours at (845) /4478, at least three (3) weeks in advance of the date you intend to arrive at West Point. We recommend you plan your time carefully so that you don't miss any special events. Of particular interest is the Welcome by the Commandant, the Cadet Review, the Tactical Officer Orientation and Barracks Open House, the Academic Open Houses, Department of Physical Education Open House and Demonstration, the Banquet, and the Formal Hop. The Highland Falls community will host their annual Fall Foliage Festival, Saturday October 16, Highland Falls will also hold a Farmers Market on, Both events take place on Main Street in the heart of town. Remember some parents cannot come this weekend; consequently, their plebes may feel left out and lonely. Ask your cadet to include them in some of your activities. Parents of the cadet you befriend will be most appreciative. If you have any questions concerning this booklet or the events planned for Plebe-Parent Weekend 2004, please contact your cadet s Tactical Officer at the telephone listing in this booklet. We look forward to your visit during Plebe Parent Weekend for the Class of 2008.

10 RECOMMENDED CLOTHING Weather at West Point during Plebe-Parent Weekend is generally cool and sunny. During the later part of October, the temperature ranges from 45 to 65 degrees. Bring warm garments for the evening and comfortable walking shoes. The following is a suggested dress guide. OCCASION General daytime and nighttime Tours and open houses Class of 2008 Review Meals Religious services Entertainment Plebe-Parent Banquet and Hop DRESS Casual Casual Casual Casual/informal Casual/informal Casual/informal Formal Definition of Dress by Category Formal Military - Army Blue or white dress uniform with black bow tie, or blue or black mess uniform. Civilian - Men - Tuxedo or conservative business suit. Women - Long or short formal dress. Informal Military - Army blue, white or green uniforms with four-in-hand tie. Civilian - Men - Business suit or coat and tie. Women - Afternoon dress or suit. Casual Military - Duty uniform. Civilian - Men - Slacks with a collared shirt, sweater or sport coat. Women - Slacks with blouse, skirt and blouse, or pantsuit. ACCOMMODATIONS To receive information regarding area accommodations, call the office of Orange County Tourism at or (845) [ The Chamber of Commerce of Orange County, Inc. at (845) [ the Westchester County Convention & Visitors Bureau at (845) Dutchess County Tourism Bureau at (845) , Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, [ the Greater Southern Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce at (845) , and The Chamber of Commerce of the Nyacks, Inc. Monday through Friday, 10:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST at (845) , [ Most of the major hotel and motel chains can be found within a 30-mile radius of West Point. Reservations must be made directly with hotels, motels, inns and bed and breakfast facilities in the area. Be sure to make your reservations early! The Thayer Hotel is located on the grounds of West Point. The hotel staff is prepared to offer suggestions to cadets in making lodging arrangements. Again, make your reservations early! Accommodations at the hotel will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, telephone (845) or 1 (800) The Five Star Inn has very limited facilities. To obtain information and room reservations call (845) Accommodations are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. When making reservations you must provide your cadet s name, company and Social Security Number. Your cadet must be with you when you check-in.

11 TRANSPORTATION The West Point Parents Almanac provides driving instructions from major area airports. Directions are also available on the World Wide Web There is limited daily bus service between West Point and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City. The Metro-North Railroad provides regular commuter train service between Grand Central and Garrison, New York, where you can obtain a taxi to West Point. Rental cars are available at all airports. CADET PRIVILEGES AND RESTRICTIONS To provide an understanding of and to know what the cadets may do and where they may go while you are here, we have outlined what cadet privileges are during Plebe-Parent Weekend Fall Off Post Privileges allow cadets to participate in activities off post with parents, guardians, grandparents, or other adult family members. Cadets must be accompanied by a parent (or a fellow cadet s parents), guardians, grandparents, or other adult family members and must sign out in their respective company departure books in accordance with United States Corps of Cadets SOP. Cadets must remain within a 75-mile radius of West Point which includes New York City. The off post privilege schedule is as follows: Saturday, October 16 Monday, October 18 After last class/duty to 11:30 p.m. No off post privileges walking privileges only 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 2. When not required to be at a mandatory formation or duty, cadets may take walking privileges to go into Highland Falls without being accompanied by a parent or guardian. However, cadets must sign in /out in accordance with USCC regulations. The schedule for walking privileges for the weekend is as follows: Saturday, October 16 Monday, October 18 After last class/duty to 11:30 p.m. 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 3. The uniform for cadets is Dress Gray. Fourth class cadets are not authorized to wear civilian clothes at any time during Plebe-Parent Weekend. Cadets are required to be in the appropriate uniform for all functions, on and off post. 4. Fourth class cadets may drive privately owned vehicles when in the company of parents or adult guests. However, there are some driving restrictions. Cadets must be accompanied by his/her own or a fellow cadet s parents, grandparents, guardian or adult family member. Exceptions can be granted, on a case by case basis, by the company Tactical Officer. 5. No alcohol will be consumed by any Fourth class cadet at any time during Plebe-Parent Week Fall This restriction applies for the entire weekend period regardless of cadet s age, activity or physical location. 6. Cadets who are serving restriction will be granted full privileges starting on until Monday, October 18, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of maximizing time spent with family and other visitors. All privileges end at 6:45 p.m. Monday, October 18, All cadets must be present for an accountability formation at 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 18, Your cadet s Tactical Officer is the point of contact for any questions regarding cadet privileges and authorizations. Tactical Officers will resolve any questions or special circumstances. Their telephone numbers are listed in this booklet.

12 DIRECTORY OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS CADET STAFF (Area Code 845) Central Guard Room/Officer-in-Charge /2555 CADET COMPANY ORDERLY ROOMS (Area Code 845) 1st REGIMENT 2nd REGIMENT 3rd REGIMENT 4th REGIMENT Company A A A A B B B B C C C C D D D D E E E E F F F F G G G G H H H H All cadets have telephones in their rooms and there are pay telephones in each company area. Ask your cadet to provide you with his/her room telephone number. Parents may call cadets on the orderly room telephone if they can t reach them on their room telephone. The orderly room telephone is an official telephone. Time is strictly limited and telephones are often busy for long periods of time. If it is an emergency, call your cadet's Tactical Officer. CADET COMPANY TACTICAL OFFICERS (Area Code 845) 1st REGIMENT 2nd REGIMENT 3rd REGIMENT 4th REGIMENT Company A A A A B B B B C C C C D D D D E E E E F F F F G G G G H H H H

13 OTHER USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS (Area Code 845) Academy Photo Admissions Army Athletic Association Ticket Office TIX-Army Army Sports (recorded scores & schedules) 938-ARMY Association of Graduates Gift Shop Cadet Store Cadet Uniform Factory Chaplain Catholic /3721 Community /3504 Jewish Protestant /4106 USMA Chaplain /8619 Daughters of the United States Army Gift Shops The Thayer Hotel West Point Museum Mail Order Service (800) Directorate of Cadet Activities Cadet Hostess /4681 Ticket Office, Eisenhower Hall (shows) Duty Officers United States Corps of Cadets United States Military Academy Equal Opportunity Office (Handicapped Information Center) /4478 (Monday through Friday) Five Star Inn, West Point Golf Tee Times Harbor Craft Tours /3011 The Thayer Hotel Information, Ticketing & Registration (ITR)/Recreation Info /3601 Keller Army Community Hospital Emergency Room /4005 Military Police Desk /3312 Parents Club Coordinator Post Exchange (Bldg 1204) Barber Shop Beauty Shop Flower Shop Retail Store Shoppette/Class VI/Service Station (Bldg 1202) Telephone Directory Assistance (West Point) USMA Library Visitors Center Visitors Center Gift Shop West Point Club / West Point Golf Course West Point Weather Information West Point Museum

14 FACILITIES TOURS EXHIBITS OPEN HOUSE HOURS OF OPERATION NOTE: Because of very limited parking at Eisenhower Hall, parents and guests are urged to park in areas as directed by gate guards and utilize use the shuttle bus service to Eisenhower Hall.

15 Academic Open Houses Saturday, October 16 Various Locations 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Academy Photo, Bldg 735 Hometown News Release and Photographs, Grant Hall, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bldg 602 Saturday, October 16 Family & Couple Portraits during the Hop. 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the Riverside Café, Eisenhower Hall Army-Air Force Exchange System (AAFES) Post Exchange, Building 1204 Saturday, October 16 Monday, October 18 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bistro Coffee Shop, Building 683 Saturday, October 16 Monday, October 18 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CLOSED 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Burger King, Building 1204 Friday-Saturday, October Monday, October 18 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Shoppette/Class VI/Service Station, Building 1202 Friday-Saturday, October Monday, October 18 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Association of Graduates Gift Shop, Herbert Hall Friday-Monday, October :30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

16 Cadet Mess Hall, Washington Hall The Cadet Mess is open for dining for cadet family and friends during Plebe-Parent Weekend Tickets for these meals will be made available to your cadet prior to your arrival. Seating for the Saturday banquet will be handled by your cadet through the company banquet representative. It is suggested that you inform your son or daughter of the number of meals you would like to eat in the Cadet Mess so that an adequate number of tickets may be obtained. Tickets must be purchased in advance by your cadet. Optional Guest Dinner 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 16 Optional Guest Lunch 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 16 Plebe-Parent Weekend Banquet 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Optional Guest Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. NOTES: 1. Guest tickets are required for admission to the Cadet Mess. Your cadet must purchase all meals tickets in advance. 2. Tickets are not required for the Plebe-Parent Banquet. Your cadet must sign you up for this event. 3. Seating in the Cadet Mess is by tables of 10 persons. To ensure all seats are used and to avoid wasting food, tables will not be served until all 10 seats are filled. Unfortunately this may cause an inconvenience to guests when the group may be separated. 4. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for the Plebe-Parent Banquet on Saturday. Guests will be seated by 6:45 p.m. 5. The Cadet Mess is not open for self guided tours. Cadet Uniform Factory Tours, Building 687 (Purchases at the factory can only be made by personal check made payable to The Cadet Store.) (Closest Plebe-Parent Shuttle for the Factory is the stop in front of Building 681 on Ruger Road.) NOTE: Special bus shuttle service 8-4 on Friday. 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cadet Store, Rear of Building 606 Saturday, October 16 (Admittance only when accompanied by a cadet) 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CLOSED Monday, October 18 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Daughters of the United States Army (DUSA) Gift Shops The Thayer Hotel Friday-Saturday, October Monday, October 18 West Point Museum Friday-Sunday, October :30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

17 Department of Physical Education Open House and Demonstration, Arvin Cadet Development Center Hayes Gym, Arvin Cadet Development Center 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dental Clinic Open House, 1st Floor, Building 606 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Eisenhower Hall Benny s Lounge Saturday, October 16 Live Entertainment 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Riverside Cafe Saturday, October 16 Saturday, October 16 Live Entertainment Monday, October 18 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Plebe-Parent Reception Center, Crest Hall Saturday, October 16 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Promenade, Photo Exhibit "The First Year Challenge" Friday-Monday, October Fall Foliage Festival, Highland Falls Saturday, October 16 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Farmers Market, Highland Falls 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. First Division Period Rooms open, 2nd Floor, Building 747 (Nininger Hall) Saturday, October 16 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

18 Golf Course, Building 1230, West Point Hours of Operation 7:30 a.m. to Dusk Saturday, October 16 Hours of Operation 7:00 a.m. to Dusk Hours of Operation 7:00 a.m. to Dusk Monday, October 18 Hours of Operation 12:00 p.m. to Dusk Grant Hall Snack Bar Saturday, October 16 Monday, October 18 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Noon to 10:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Harborcraft, Hudson River Scenic rides of the Hudson River will be provided as shown below. Monday, October 15 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (boarding 9:30 a.m.) 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (boarding 1:30 p.m.) 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (boarding 9:30 a.m.) Boat reservations are required and will be accepted beginning Monday, September 27, 2004 (845) /3011. Reservation are limited to 150 people per day. Hometown News Release Photos, Grant Hall - Bldg 602 This free service enable cadets and their guests to be photographed and provided a press release for submission to hometown newspapers. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Laundry and Dry Cleaning Plant Tour, Building :00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Leader Team s Welcome, Question and Answer Session Saturday, October 16, Theater, Eisenhower Hall 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

19 Lil Skeeters Snack Bar at the West Point Bowling Center, Building 622 Saturday, October 16 Monday, October 18 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 11:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 11:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Nininger Hall (Honor Committee Board Room), Building 747 Saturday, October 16 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Organ Recital, Cadet Chapel Saturday, October 16 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Plebe-Parent Cadet Review, The Plain Saturday, October 16 Plebe-Parent Review 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Plebe-Parent Banquet, Cadet Mess and Plebe-Parent Hop, Eisenhower Hall Saturday, October 16 Plebe Parent Banquet 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 1. Tickets are not required for the Plebe-Parent Banquet, however, your cadet must sign you up for this event. 2. Seating in the Cadet Mess is by tables of 10 persons. To ensure all seats are used and to avoid wasting food, tables will not be served until all 10 seats are filled. Unfortunately this may cause an inconvenience to guests if the group is separated. 3. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for the Plebe-Parent Banquet on Saturday. Guests will be seated by 6:45 p.m.. Saturday, October 16 Receiving Line, Crest Hall 8:30 p.m. Formal Hop, Ballroom 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Religious Services/Activities Muslim Services, Building 147 Plebe-Parent Catholic Mass, Most Holy Trinity Chapel Jewish Sabbath, Jewish Chapel Saturday, October 16 Catholic Mass, Most Holy Trinity Chapel Jewish Chapel Visitors Gallery, Jewish Chapel Episcopal Service, Saint Mark s Chapel, Fort Montgomery Catholic Mass, Most Holy Trinity Chapel Episcopal Plebe-Parent Breakfast, Holy Innocents, Highland Falls Lutheran Plebe-Parent Reception, Old Cadet Chapel Episcopal Service, Holy Innocents, Highland Falls 12:00 p.m. 12:05 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

20 Religious Services/Activities (Con t) Church of Christ, Building 147 Orthodox Service, St. Martin s Chapel, Cadet Chapel Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Room 144, Thayer Hall Southern Baptist Service, Bartlett Hall Lighthouse Christian Assembly, 134 Old State Road, Highland Falls Protestant Service, Cadet Chapel Protestant Service, Community Chapel Lutheran Service, Old Cadet Chapel Catholic Mass, Most Holy Trinity Chapel Jewish Chapel Visitors Gallery, Jewish Chapel Gospel Service, Community Chapel 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Snack Avenue, Building 1204 (AAFES Exchange Area) Saturday, October 16 Monday, October 18 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Superintendent's Quarters Tours 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tactical Officer Orientation and Barracks Open House, Cadet Company Area Saturday, October 16 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Thayer Hotel Dining Room Ala carte dining is available at The Thayer Hotel in the main dining room. Reservations are suggested when dining. The Sunday Brunch is served on a first-come, first-served basis. Friday-Saturday, October Breakfast 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lunch (Full Menu plus Buffet Service) 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lounge (Snack Menu) 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Breakfast 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday, October 18 Breakfast 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lunch (Full Menu plus Buffet Service) 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lounge (Snack Menu) 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

21 USMA Library, Building 757 Saturday, October 16 Monday, October 18 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 8:20 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 7:20 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. USMA Book Store, 4th Floor, Thayer Hall Saturday, October 16 Monday, October 18 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitors Center and AAA Gift Shop, Pershing Center Friday-Monday, October :00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. West Point Museum, Olmsted Hall, Pershing Center Friday - Saturday, October Monday, October 18 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. West Point Museum, DUSA Gift Shop, Olmsted Hall, Pershing Center Friday - Saturday, October Monday, October 18 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. West Point Club, Building 603 Plebe-Parent Lunch, Grand Ballroom 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Benny Haven s Lounge 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner, Pierce Dining 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, October 16 Plebe-Parent Lunch, Pierce Dining Room 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Brunch, Pierce Dining Room 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 1st seating 12:00 p.m. 2nd seating No ticket sales, telephone reservations only, starting Thursday, September 16, 2004, (845) or (845) Monday, October 18 Lunch, Pierce Dining Room 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. NOTE: Tickets for all meals served at the West Point Club are to be purchased in advance at the Parents Reception Center in Eisenhower Hall, or upon arrival at the door, with the exception of the Sunday Brunch which requires you make a telephone reservation.

22 SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULES TO WEST POINT FACILITIES & PARKING

23 PLEBE-PARENT WEEKEND SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE Parking in the cadet area at West Point is prohibited. Parking in the Central Post Area is extremely limited from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parking is available is designated areas and a free shuttle bus service will provide transportation to the main post areas during the time shown below. The buses will be clearly marked for Plebe-Parent Weekend guests., 2004 Saturday, October 16, 2004, 2004 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Plebe-Parent Weekend shuttle bus service will travel in a circular route and will stop at the locations shown below every 30 minutes. PLEBE-PARENT SHUTTLE BUS STOPS LOCATION OF STOPS Visitors Center & West Point Museum. The Thayer Hotel (exit ramp on Thayer Road). Buffalo Soldier Field parking lot. Mahan Hall/Building 606. Library Corner. West Point Club. Thayer Hall Trophy Point. Eisenhower Hall. Old Post Exchange. H-Lot (Commissary and AFFES Exchange areas). Holleder Center. Herbert Hall. This service will be provided in addition to the normal West Point shuttle bus, which travels a similar route less the stop at the Holleder Sports Complex, Herbert Hall and the activities shown under NOTES below. NOTES: 1. Route will include the Tours Cadet Uniform Factory, Building 687,, 2004, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2. Route will include Tours of the Post Laundry and Dry Cleaning Plant, Building 845,, 2004, 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. 3. Route will include Buffalo Soldier Field, MacArthur Statue and the Cadet Mess for the PPW Banquet and the Receiving Line and Hop in Eisenhower Hall, Saturday, October 16, Route will include the various religious services on, 2004, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

24 USMA SHUTTLE BUS SYSTEM As mentioned earlier, USMA will provide free shuttle bus service in addition to the Plebe-Parent shuttle bus service through Sunday, October 16, The regular shuttle service will operate and Monday, October 18, The service travels in a circular route and will stop at the locations shown every 30 minutes. Please feel free to use it. SHUTTLE BUS STOPS AND STOP TIMES and Monday, October 18, 2004 NORTHBOUND SHUTTLE FIRST BUS ; LAST AT 1645; EVERY 30 MIN Pershing Center/Spellman Hall The Thayer Hotel (Exit Ramp) Mills/Thayer Rd Thayer/Cullum Rd Mahan Hall Tunnel Library Corner Thayer Statue Bldg 667A Bldg Washington/Buckner Keller Hospital Post Laundry Motor Pool Child Development Center SOUTHBOUND SHUTTLE FIRST BUS ; LAST AT 1645; EVERY 30 MIN Child DevelopmentCenter/H Lot Motor Pool - Rest Stop* Post Laundry Keller Hospital Washington/Buckner Bldg Bldg 667A Thayer Statue Library Corner Mahan Hall Tunnel Thayer/Cullum Rd Buffalo Soldiers Parking Bldg 626/ Pershing Center/Spellman Hall Last scheduled bus will service Northbound stops. NOTE: Bus drivers will stop and pick up and discharge passengers at other locations when signaled.

25 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, 2004 Saturday, October 16, 2004, 2004 Monday, October 18, 2004 NOTE: Limited parking at Eisenhower Hall, parents and guests are urged to park in locations designated by gate guards and use the shuttle bus service to yours destination.

26 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, :00 a.m. to 6:20 a.m. Breakfast mandatory (cadets only). Cadet Mess, Washington Hall 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bistro Coffee Shop Building 683 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast. The Thayer Hotel 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. USMA Library open. Building 757 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Grant Hall Snack Bar. Grant Hall, Building 602 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. AAFES Shoppette/Class VI/Service Station. Building :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Riverside Café open. Eisenhower Hall 7:30 a.m. to Dusk Golf Course Open. Building :45 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Plebe-Parent Weekend shuttle bus service operational. Post-wide 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Plebe-Parent Weekend 2004 Reception Center open. Crest Hall, Eisenhower Hall 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Nininger Hall and First Division Period Rooms open. 2nd and 3rd floors, Building 747 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. USMA Bookstore open. 4th Floor, Thayer Hall 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Photo Exhibit - "The First Year Challenge. Promenade, Eisenhower Hall 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Cadet Uniform Factory Tour. Building 687 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Herbert Alumni Center and Association of Graduates Building 698 Gift Shop open. 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. DUSA Gift Shop. The Thayer Hotel 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Dental Clinic Open House. Bldg 606, Saunders Dental Clinic 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Open House with refreshments. Bldg 605, Cullum Hall 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Visitors Center and AAA Gift Shop open. Building 2107, Pershing Center 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. West Point Museum. Olmsted Hall, Pershing Center 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. DUSA Gift Shop at the West Point Museum. Olmsted Hall, Pershing Center

27 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2004 (Cont) 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Burger King. Building :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Snack Avenue Building :00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. West Point Laundry and Dry Cleaning Plant Tours. Building :00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Cadet Uniform Factory Tour. Building :00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tour of Scenic Hudson River Scenic - USMA Ferryboat South Dock (board 9:30 a.m.). (Call (845) /3011 beginning Monday, September 27, 2004 to make a reservation.) 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hometown News Release Center Open. Grant Hall, Building :00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. AAFES PX. Building :30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Superintendent's Quarters Tours. Quarters :00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. West Point Club (Plebe Parent Lunch, Grand Ballroom) West Point Club, Building :00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Lounge (Snack menu) The Thayer Hotel 12:00 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. Lunch (cadets) Mandatory. Cadet Mess, Washington Hall 12:05 p.m. Catholic Plebe-Parent Mass and Reception. Most Holy Trinity Chapel 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Superintendent s Quarters Tours. Quarters 100 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cadet Uniform Factory Tour. Building 687 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Laundry/Dry Cleaning Plant Tour. Building 845 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cadet Uniform Factory Tour. Building 687 3:50 p.m. END OF CLASS DAY 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. DPE Physical Program Demonstration (A continuous Arvin Cadet Physical event starting in Hayes Gymnasium within Arvin Cadet Development Center Development Center and ending at Crandall Pool.) 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Benny Haven s Lounge. West Point Club 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dinner West Point Club 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dinner. The Thayer Hotel

28 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, :30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Optional Guest Dinner. Cadet Mess, Washington Hall 12:00 a.m. Taps. NOTE: Tickets are required when dining in the Cadet Mess, Washington Hall. Your cadet must purchase these tickets. 6:55 a.m. to 7:25 a.m. Breakfast mandatory (cadets only). Cadet Mess, Washington Hall 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast. The Thayer Hotel 7:00 a.m. to Dusk Golf Course Open Building :00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bistro Coffee Shop. Building 683 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. AAFES Shoppette/Class VI/Service Station. Building :20 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. USMA Library open. Building 757 7:45 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Plebe-Parent Weekend shuttle bus service operational. Post-wide 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Plebe-Parent Weekend Reception Center open. Crest Hall, Eisenhower Hall 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Exhibit - "The First Year Challenge." Promenade, Eisenhower Hall 8:00 a.m. to 2: 00 p.m. Riverside Café open. Eisenhower Hall 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. USMA Bookstore open. 4th Floor, Thayer Hall 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cadet Store. Rear of Building 606 (ENTRANCE ONLY IF ACCOMPANIED BY A CADET) 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Grant Hall Snack Bar. Grant Hall 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Snack Avenue Bldg :30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Herbert Alumni Center & Association of Graduates Building 698 Gift Shop open. 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. DUSA Gift Shop. The Thayer Hotel 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Leader Team s Welcome, Question and Answer Theater, Eisenhower Hall Session. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fall Foliage Festival Main Street, Highland Falls 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Visitors Center and AAA Gift Shop open. Building 2107, Pershing Center 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. West Point Museum. Olmsted Hall, Pershing Center

29 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2004 (Cont) 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. DUSA Gift Shop at West Point Museum. Olmsted Hall, Pershing Center 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. AAFES PX. Building :00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Burger King. Building :00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Plebe-Parent Cadet Review. The Plain 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Academic Open House Various Locations 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Plebe Parent Lunch (tickets may be purchased at the West Point Club Parent s Reception Center or at the door). 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 Nininger Hall open. Building 747 (First Division Period Rooms Open) (Honor Board Committee Board Room Open) 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Lounge (Snack Menu) The Thayer Hotel 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch. The Thayer Hotel 12:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Optional Guest Lunch Cadet Mess, Washington Hall NOTE: Tickets are required when dining in the Cadet Mess, Washington Hall. Your cadet must purchase these tickets. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tactical Officer Orientation and Barracks Company Areas Open House. 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Organ Recital. Cadet Chapel 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Academy Photo Riverside Café, Eisenhower Hall (Family and couple portraits during the Hop) 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dinner. The Thayer Hotel 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Plebe-Parent Banquet. Cadet Mess, Washington Hall NOTES: 1. To attend the Plebe-Parent Banquet your cadet must sign you up for this event. There are no tickets available to purchase. 2. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and guests will be seated at 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bus transportation available from the Cadet Mess to Eisenhower Hall. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Live Entertainment. Benny's Lounge, Eisenhower Hall 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Live Entertainment. Riverside Café, Eisenhower Hall

30 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2004 (Cont) 8:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Plebe-Parent Hop. (Music by the USMA Band) Ballroom, Eisenhower Hall (Receiving line starts at 8:15 p.m.) 1:00 a.m. Taps. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, :00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Breakfast. The Thayer Hotel 7:00 a.m. to Dusk Golf Course Open. Building :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Plebe-Parent Weekend shuttle bus service operational. Post-wide 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. AAFES Shoppette/Class VI/Service Station. Building :30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Herbert Alumni Center & Association of Graduates Building 698 Gift Shop open. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. DUSA Gift Shop. The Thayer Hotel 9:00 a.m. Episcopal Plebe-Parent Breakfast Holy Innocents, Highland Falls 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. West Point Museum. Olmsted Hall, Pershing Center 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. DUSA Gift Shop at West Point Museum.. Olmsted Hall, Pershing Center 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Visitors Center and AAA Gift Shop open. Building 2107, Pershing Center 9:30 a.m. Lutheran Plebe-Parent Reception. Old Cadet Chapel 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Optional Guest Brunch (tickets required). Cadet Mess, Washington Hall NOTE: Tickets are required when dining in the Cadet Mess, Washington Hall. Your cadet must purchase these tickets. 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Brunch. The Thayer Hotel 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Farmer's Market. Main Street, Highland Falls, NY 10:00 a.m. seating Brunch (No ticket sales, reservation only, (845) West Point Club, Pierce Dining or (845) Room 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. AAFES Exchange. Building :00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Burger King. Building 1204

31 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2004 (Cont) 12:00 p.m. seating Brunch (No ticket sales, reservation only, ( West Point Club, Pierce Dining or (845) Room 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Grant Hall Snack Bar. Grant Hall 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Riverside Café open. Eisenhower Hall 1:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. USMA Library open. Building 757 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hudson River Scenic Tour - USMA Ferryboat (board 1:30) South Dock (Call (845) /3011 beginning September 27, 2004 to make a reservation.) 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dinner. The Thayer Hotel 11:30 p.m. Taps. MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, :00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bistro Coffee Shop Building 683 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast. The Thayer Hotel 7:00 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. USMA Library open. Building 757 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Grant Hall Snack Bar. Grant Hall, Building 602 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. AAFES Shoppette/Class VI/Service Station. Building :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Riverside Café open. Eisenhower Hall 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. USMA Bookstore open. 4th Floor, Thayer Hall 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. DUSA Gift Shop. The Thayer Hotel 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Burger King. Building :00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tour of Scenic Hudson River Scenic - USMA Ferryboat South Dock (board 9:30 a.m.). (Call (845) /3011 beginning Monday, September 27, 2004 to make a reservation.) 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Snack Avenue Building 1204

32 MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2004 (Cont) 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. AAFES Exchange. Building :30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. West Point Museum. Olmsted Hall, Pershing Center 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. DUSA Gift Shop at the West Point Museum. Olmsted Hall, Pershing Center 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Lounge (Snack menu) The Thayer Hotel 12:00 p.m. to Dusk Golf Course Open. Building :30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dinner. The Thayer Hotel 7:00 p.m. All cadets, All Privileges End 7:00 p.m. All cadets, Accountability Formation Cadet Area 11:30 p.m. Taps.

33 HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

34 United States Military Academy Plebe-Parent Weekend 2004 Handicap Accessibility Information All Plebe-Parent Weekend 2004 guests are encouraged to use the shuttle bus service because these stops are closer than any available handicapped parking. However, none of the shuttle buses are wheelchair lift equipped. LIMITED handicap parking is available as follows: - Eisenhower Hall lower tier lot - daily - Eisenhower Hall tunnel parking area (box office entrance level) - daily - Scott Place for handicap parking, and a handicap drop-off area will be located in the front of the Supt's garden, for the Quarters 100 tour. - Kosciuszko lot is available for parking during the Review at 11:30am, Saturday. - The north cadet barracks area courtyard is available for handicapped parking during the Banquet beginning at 6:00pm, Saturday. A handicapped access ramp, to the Cadet Mess is located here. Vehicles possessing state issued handicapped license plates or individuals possessing state issued handicapped identification tags may utilize those areas on West Point that are labeled Handicapped Only. Special Plebe-Parent Weekend handicapped access passes may be obtained through the Company Tactical Officer of the cadet being visited. Additional questions should be referred to CPT James A. Osuna, USCC/S-3, at

35 WEST POINT PARENTS CLUB INFORMATION 1. Parents of West Point cadets experience unique challenges as their sons and daughters undergo a rugged and demanding training program. Membership in a West Point Parents Club offers an opportunity for mutual support, fellowship, and access to useful information about the Academy and cadet life. At present, there are more than 100 clubs throughout the United States and abroad. 2. The goals of these independent organizations are as follows: a. To offer opportunities for fellowship and mutual support among cadet families. b. To provide a means of communication between the Academy and cadet parents. c. To enhance the image of the United States Military Academy in the local area. d. To promote interest in attending the Academy. 3. Typical club activities are meetings, summer gatherings to welcome new cadets and their families, informal get-togethers, and holiday balls. Most clubs communicate information to their members through newsletters, telephone chains, individual telephone calls and/or electronic mail. 4. If you are interested in receiving additional information about parents clubs, please stop by the Plebe-Parent Weekend 2004 Reception Center in Eisenhower Hall, send an message to yd2883@usma.edu or send the form printed below to the following address: United States Military Academy ATTN: Public Affairs Office (Parents Club Coordinator) West Point, New York NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NAME AND CLASS OF CADET I would like information on the nearest West Point Parents Club. I would like information on how to organize a West Point Parents Club in my community. I do not object to my name and address being released to a Parents Club.