U S N A O C E A N O G R A P H Y D E PA R T M E N T
INTERNSHIP 2015
C D R W. A . S W I C K
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usna oceanography department
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Introduction
This 2015 Internship prospectus contains Oceanography internship
descriptions, the primary investigator (USNA professors or Military leads), offered dates and locations, special activities (like field
work, lab work, modeling), how to get in contact with the respective
primary investigator, and how to apply.
Overview
All internships listed below have been vetted and approved however, for summer training credit, internship must be greater than 20
days. Be aware that all organic USNA training requirements (Plebe
Detail, Weapons Detail, Summer Seminar, STEM Camp, etc.) take
priority over internships. If you are assigned to an internship (even
if that internship is granted summer training credit) and you are assigned to an organic USNA training requirement, you will have to do
your internship in lieu of leave.
Calendar for Summer 2015
Block
Start Date
End Date
Block 0
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Saturday, 09 May
Tuesday, 26 May
Monday, 22 June
Monday, 20 July
Friday, 22 May
Friday, 19 June
Friday, 17 July
Friday, 14 August
Many internships are unfunded, which means that interns are
responsible for all travel, lodging, and meal expenses. Contact the
respective primary investigator to determine personal local costs.
USNA policy, guidlines and priorities
for the Summer Training Program
at USNA are available on the USNA
Internship Intranet.
Review the information in Summer
2015 Activities and Requirements to
understand the responsibilities of
midshipmen and faculty sponsors in
the execution of academic internships.
Information about Summer Training
Responsibilities and Requirements
will be posted on the Brigade Training
website.
Oceanography Internship Descriptions
The Internship Program provides hands-on training and experience through participation in field work and agency assignments
that allow for the practical application of academic knowledge and
the development of critical thinking skills necessary of a Naval Officer. Midshipmen work side by side with scientists in areas such as
numerical modeling, impact assessment, data collection, sensor development, and decision support as they experience the day-to-day
workings of National and Naval Meteorology and Oceanography
centers.
Internships not only provide practical training but also
encouragement, inspiration, and continuing mentors for the next
generation of Oceanography leadership.
Summary
Below are two tables which summarize 2015 internships,
the tables are divided by UNFUNDED and FUNDED internships.
The first table lists all UNFUNDED internships. The second table
lists all FUNDED (partially or fully) internships. Below the tables
are detailed description of each internship. USNA POC and Agency
supplemental information is contained in the right margin for each
internship. Contact the listed USNA POC for additional information.
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Unfunded 2015 Ocean Internships
Internship Name
Principle Investigator
Location
Michigan State University
Department of Energy
Operational Oceanographic Products
Coastal Survey Lab
National Ice Center
Research Vessel Bay Hydro II
National Geodetic Survey
National Marine Sanctuaries
Marine Mammal Training
Henderson
Henderson
Swick
Swick
Swick
Swick
Swick
Swick
Swick
East Lansing, MI
Washington, D. C.
Annapolis, MD
Silver Spring, MD
Suitland, MD
Solomons Island, MD
Silver Spring, MD
See Description
San Diego, CA
Blocks
PTE Eligible
01
1
123
123
123
123
13
123
123
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
Nature of Work
Data Analysis
Data Analysis
Modeling
Modeling
Modeling
Field Survey
Field Survey
Field Survey
Field Survey
Funded 2015 Ocean Internships
Internship Name
Principle Investigator
Location
Severe Weather In-Field Training (SWIFT)
NCAR Undergraduate Leadership Conference
National Disaster Preparedness Training Center
Deep Diving Technology: the Exosuit
Johns Hopkins University
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
Coastal Ocean Processes at Rutgers
Deep Ocean Exploration
Tropical Cyclones (TROPIC)
Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
Fleet Numerical Center
Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
Barrett
Barrett
Barrett
Brenner
Henderson
Guth
Petruncio
Petruncio
Sanabia
Smith
Smith
Swick
Swick
See Description
Boulder, CO
Honolulu, HI
Framingham, MA
Laurel, MD
St. Louis, MO
New Brunswick, NJ
South Pacific
Biloxi, MS
Washington, DC
Stennis, MS
Monterey, CA
Stennis, MS
Blocks
Nature of Work
0
1
123
12
123
TBD
1
12
3
1
3
123
23
Field Survey
1/c Only
Modeling
Field Survey
Data Analysis
Data Analysis
Modeling
Field Survey
Field Survey
Field Survey
Field Survey
Modeling
Field Surveys
Funding Status
partial
fully
partial
partial
partial
fully
fully
fully
fully
prereq*
partial
fully
partial
Descriptions
Coastal Ocean Processes Internship
USNA POC: CAPT Emil Petruncio;
Phone: 3-6552; petrunci@usna.edu
Familiarization with ocean observing technology and
the study of coastal ocean processes and numerical modeling of
these processes. Midshipmen will gain hands-on experience with
deployment and/or recovery of ocean gliders (autonomous vehicles
which collect oceanographic data throughout the water column) and
will learn how to use this data to better understand wind-driven
upwelling, variability of ocean currents, phytoplankton blooms, and
other coastal processes which can impact naval operations.
World-class oceanographic research
center dedicated to discovering and
communicating exciting and critical
science about our planet for the benefit
of society.
Coastal Survey Lab
USNA POC: CDR William Swick;
Phone: 3-6564; swick@usna.edu
Midshipmen will accompany NOAA coastal survey teams
during the collection of hydrographic survey data. A significant
portion of the internship may involve fieldwork usually on small
U.S. Coast Survey provides nautical
charts that ensure safe and efficient
maritime commerce on America’s
oceans and coastal waters, and in the
Great Lakes.
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watercraft. The midshipmen will participate in the analysis of data
and the preparation of final products (e.g. harbor charts), gaining an
understanding of the production cycle of critical navigational aids
and the environmental data required to construct these products.
Deep Diving Technology: the Exosuit
USNA POC: CAPT Joseph Brenner;
Phone: 3-6551; brenner@usna.edu
The internship will involve training and familiarization
with operation of the newest generation Atmospheric Diving Suit
(ADS) known as the Exosuit. The training will be conducted at the J.
F. White Dive Training Center in Stoughton, MA and the Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institution pier in Woods Hole, MA. Midshipmen
majors will be assigned to a designated point of contact at J. F. White
for familiarization with ongoing advanced dive training and ocean
operations. Midshipmen will then become involved in preparing the
Exosuit for deployment, development, and evaluation of specialized
tooling and operational interaction between the Exosuit and other
deep diving tools and technologies such as Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and small submersibles.
Deep Ocean Exploration aboard E/V Nautilus
USNA POC: CAPT Emil Petruncio;
Phone: 3-6552; petrunci@usna.edu
Familiarization with operation of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for deep ocean exploration. These operations will
be conducted aboard the Exploration Vessel Nautilus. Midshipmen
Oceanography majors will be assigned to the Ocean Exploration
Trust’s Corps of Exploration aboard Nautilus as ROV Navigators,
and will therefore be involved in coordinating the efforts of the
bridge team, ROV engineers, and science team to correctly position
the ship and ROVs for deep ocean operations. ROV Navigators will
also be responsible for providing daily weather briefs to the watch
teams. Ocean Engineering majors will be assigned to E/V Nautilus
as ROV co-pilots, and will therefore be involved in preparing the
ROVs for deployment, operating the ROVs while they are deployed,
and conducting post-recovery maintenance.
E/V Nautilus is owned and operated
by the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET),
a nonprofit founded in 2008 by Dr.
Robert Ballard to engage in ocean exploration and research, advance ocean
technology, and promote education in
the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). - See
more at: http://www.nautiluslive.org
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Department of Energy, Oil and Gas Analysis
USNA POC: Prof. Gina Henderson;
Phone: 3-6555; ghenders@usna.edu
This internship will involve policy analyses related to energy issues within the Office of Oil and Gas, in the Department of
Energy. This office works on current issues and assignments that
change from week to week, depending on what is happening in the
global and domestic energy markets and with the world, in general.
Due to the dynamic nature of work flow, it is difficult to outline a
specific project. Broadly speaking, this research focus will focus in
one of two arenas: Analysis of world oil and gas markets or Analysis
of domestic production of oil and gas resources.
The mission of the Energy Department
is to ensure America’s security and
prosperity by addressing its energy,
environmental and nuclear challenges
through transformative science and
technology solutions.
Fleet Numerical (Meteorological and Oceanographic) Center (FNMOC)
USNA POC: CDR William Swick;
Phone: 3-6564; swick@usna.edu
FNMOC is the Department of Defense’s primary central production site for worldwide computer generated operational meteorological and oceanographic analysis and forecast products. With 65
military and 135 civilian personnel, Fleet Numerical is one of a half
dozen internationally recognized operational weather centers and
the world’s leader in global oceanographic and coupled air-ocean
forecasting.
Located in Monterey, California. FNMOC is the United States Navy Meteorology Modeling facility.
The Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Lab
USNA POC: Prof. Gina Henderson;
Phone: 3-6555; ghenders@usna.edu
This internship will take place in the Force Projection
Sector (FPS) of APL’s Oceanic, Atmospheric and Remote Sensing
Sciences Group. Most of this work will center on the Sea Control
mission objective at APL. This research will focus on: Model development and theoretical work on sub-mesoscale ocean circulation and
ocean internal waves and Analysis of data collected from various
platforms as a tactical aid for surface and undersea combatants.
The Johns Hopkins University Applied
Physics Laboratory (APL) has provided
critical contributions to critical challenges with systems engineering and
integration, technology research and
development, and analysis.
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Michigan State University, Enviro Weather
USNA POC: Prof. Gina Henderson;
Phone: 3-6555; ghenders@usna.edu
Based out of Michigan State University, Enviro Weather provides services to the farming and environmental community of the
state. Products of Enviro-weather include weather outlooks for field
crops, fruit, trees, turf grass, vegetables, landscapes, nurseries, and
weather summaries, including rainfall data, for the last five years.
Enviro-weather’s mission statement is to develop and deliver a sustainable weather-based information system that helps users make
pest, plant production, and natural resource management decisions
in Michigan. The USNA intern will help with data collection, specifically in the area of agro science as it relates to climate change. Areas
of research will include agricultural meteorology, potential impacts
of climate change on water use for agricultural irrigation, potential
future changes in climate, and weather and risk management in agricultural production and plant protection.
Michigan State Enviro-weather provides
pest, natural resource, and production
management information to its users.
NCAR Undergraduate Leadership Conference
USNA POC: Assoc Prof Brad Barrett;
Phone: 3-6567; bbarrett@usna.edu
The NCAR Undergraduate Leadership Workshop has the
purpose of informing students about exciting research and career opportunities in the atmospheric and related sciences. The five-day program establishes informal dialogue between students and research
scientists as the students explore the laboratories, instrumentation,
and computing facilities that support studies on weather, climate
change, solar dynamics, the Sun-Earth system, and impacts of severe
weather and climate change on societies around the world.
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is a federally funded
research and development center devoted to service, research and education
in the atmospheric and related sciences.
National Disaster Preparedness Training Center
USNA POC: Assoc Prof Brad Barrett;
Phone: 3-6567; bbarrett@usna.edu
The internship is an intensive educational opportunity
for officer candidates in meteorology, oceanography, GIS, maritime
search/rescue, and related fields, providing a real-world immersion
in the challenges facing the disaster management communities. During the 3-week period, the Midshipmen will contribute to research
efforts leading to the development of NDPTC training courses as well
as have the opportunity to attend course deliveries. At the end of the
internship, interns will be expected to submit a 10-page report about
their internship experience.
The internship will be hosted by
NDPTC in Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam, Hawaii, which is a unique
location that is home to many disaster
management humanitarian assistance
(DMHA)-related operations.
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National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA)
USNA POC: Prof. Peter Guth; Phone:
3-6560; pguth@usna.edu
This internship will involve familiarization with the NGA
organization and mission, and involvement with current research
projects being undertaken by NGA. Midshipmen involved in this internship will receive formal training in remote sensing, imagery, and
geographical information systems used in the intelligence community
and in the Fleet. They will also learn about the various types of intelligence, in addition to geospatial intelligence, they will be briefed on
human and signals intelligence and the role of intelligence support
in operational mission planning, with emphasis on support to naval
forces.
Geospatial Intelligence is the exploitation and analysis of imagery and
geospatial information that describes,
assesses and visually depicts physical
features and geographically referenced
activities on the Earth.
National Geodetic Survey
USNA POC: CDR William Swick;
Phone: 3-6564; swick@usna.edu
Midshipmen will collect, analyze and/or process geodetic data relevant to improving position determination. Data collection may be via in-situ field collection or remote sensors. Specific
application of the effects of ocean currents on the geodetic field are
a particular focus area. Midshipmen will gain an understanding of
the impacts of the dynamic environment on operational positioning
information. This will improve the student’s appreciation of measurement techniques, statistical analysis, and proper scientific practices.
Understanding the impacts of the environment on position information is relevant to their future work in navigation, targeting, and
resource management.
NGS provides the framework for all
positioning activities in the Nation.
The foundational elements - latitude,
longitude, elevation, shoreline information and their changes over time contribute to informed decision making
and impact a wide range of important activities including mapping and
charting, navigation, flood risk determination, transportation, land use and
ecosystem management.
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National Ice Center (NIC)
USNA POC: CDR William Swick;
Phone: 3-6564; swick@usna.edu
Midshipmen will work with the National Ice Center personnel to
assist in creating relevant snow and ice products / services to meet
the strategic, operations, and tactical requirements of the United
States.
The Naval Ice Center (NAVICECEN),
NOAA, and the Coast Guard work
together to operate the National Ice
Center and accomplish the national
mission of providing global ice analyses
and forecasts.
Navy Marine Mammal Training at SPAWAR
USNA POC: CDR William Swick;
Phone: 3-6564; swick@usna.edu
Scientific research conducted to support the development
of systems and technology and to gain a better understanding of the
animals. This research, conducted by both staff and visiting scientists,
has covered a broad spectrum of topics including hydrodynamics,
sensory systems, anatomy and physiology, health care, behavior,
reproduction, telemetry, open sea operations, and environmental
ecology. This work is facilitated by well-trained animals that can participate in research in ocean pens, pools, or open water. Midshipmen
work hands on with the Program’s Internship Coordinator to include
training of the various marine mammal Fleet systems. Midshipmen
are integrated in the training watch bill and participate in multiple
aspects of the system.
Mammal Program (NMMP) began
in 1959 with a single Navy scientist
and one dolphin. Since that time,
the program has expanded its study
with the development of the Fleet
Marine Mammal Systems utilizing
dolphins, beluga whales, and sea lions.
In addition, the NMMP is doing a
variety of research projects investigating
the hearing abilities in a number of
species of marine mammals.
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National Marine Sanctuaries
USNA POC: CDR William Swick;
Phone: 3-6564; swick@usna.edu
Midshipmen will assist NOAA personnel with research cruises
and other field work, which may include remotely operated vehicle
work, dive monitoring, and habitat mapping involved in the Office’s
mission to monitor ecosystem health and promote responsible, sustainable ocean uses that ensure the health of the nation’s most valued
ocean places. Internships may be available at the NOAA offices at
Annapolis, the Florida Keys, Savannah Georgia and Galveston, Texas.
The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries serves as the trustee for a network of
14 marine protected areas encompassing more than 170,000 square miles of
marine and Great Lakes waters from
Washington state to the Florida Keys,
and from Lake Huron to American
Samoa. The network includes a system
of 13 national marine sanctuaries.
Operational Oceanographic Products -National Ocean Service/CO-OPS
USNA POC: CDR William Swick;
Phone: 3-6564; swick@usna.edu
Midshipmen will participate in analyzing collected tide station data, assimilating the data into an operational tidal model, and
running the model in various operational scenarios to develop tidal
predictions in complex areas. It is envisioned that the USNA student
Intern would be incorporated into the modeling team operational
protocols to learn all aspects of operational oceanography within
the National Ocean Service. If they occur, the student volunteer
would assist in investigating and diagnosing any model failures.
They would assist in the development of numerical model skill assessment system for the operational models and the development of
a user product to would provide users with an understandable model
skill. The intern could also conduct in-depth analysis of the numerical skill output to help address where improvements in the models
The Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (COOPS) and its predecessors have gathered oceanographic data along our
nation’s coasts for over 200 years to
protect life, property, and the environment. Serving both the public and
other government agencies, CO-OPS is
the authoritative source for accurate,
reliable, and timely water-level and
current measurements that support safe
and efficient maritime commerce, sound
coastal management, and recreation.
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would be most effective. The intern may also investigate what existing observational data is available that would aid the model product
either through better skill assessment, numerical assimilation, or as
input for running the models.
Research Vessel Bay Hydro II, NOAA, Office of Coast Survey
USNA POC: CDR William Swick;
Phone: 3-6564; swick@usna.edu
Midshipmen will accompany NOAA coastal survey teams
onboard the Bay Hydro II, a 57 foot survey catamaran. The Bay Hydro II is Coast Survey research vessel engaged in on-the-water hydrographic surveying including testing of hydro-graphic systems and the
acquisition of sounding data. The midshipman would participate in
all aspects of the mission from preparation to acquisition to processing. Additionally, the midshipman will be presented opportunities
for small boat handling by operating a 57 foot survey catamaran. The
boat is berthed about 1 1/2 hours south of USNA at Solomons Island, MD. Midshipmen might be able to stay at Naval Air Station Pax
River which is about 30 minutes away.
President Thomas Jefferson created
the U.S. Coast Survey in 1807 to provide nautical charts that would help
the young nation with safe shipping,
national defense, and maritime boundaries. Two centuries later, Coast Survey,
now an office within NOAA, continues
to provide navigation products and
services that ensure safe and efficient
maritime commerce on America’s
oceans and coastal waters, and in the
Great Lakes.
Severe Weather In-Field Training (SWIFT)
USNA POC: Assoc Prof Brad Barrett;
Phone: 3-6567; bbarrett@usna.edu
Midshipmen will travel to the Norman, OK and Fort Campbell,
KY areas by duty van to engage in daily, real-time exercises to forecast and observe severe convective storms, guided by Dr. Barrett
and CDR Cooper. On the days when severe convective activity is
not forecast, midshipmen will visit the operational and research facilities of NOAA and AFWA for tours and discussion of the role of
each agency by forecasters and leading scientists. Meetings with
operational Air Force, Army, and NOAA meteorologists will give
midshipmen exposure to the forecast challenges presented by severe convective storms including effects on the environment and the
economy, danger to civilians and impact on military operations. This
experience will be invaluable to all Midshipmen involved, regardless
of their choice of warfare specialty, but especially to those who are
considering careers as Navy METOC officers.
This is the 6th iteration of SWIFT at
USNA
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Tropical Cyclones (TROPIC), Research on Oceanographic Processes
USNA POC: CDR Beth Sanabia; Phone:
3-6556; sanabia@usna.edu
Midshipmen will launch AXBTs from USAF 53rd WRS WC-130Js
in tropical cyclones over the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and
eastern Pacific Ocean in support of a forecast demonstration project
in conjunction with the Naval Research Laboratory, Monterey and
the USAF 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron (USAF Hurricane
Hunters). CDR Sanabia will coordinate and oversee pre-flight and inflight training for the midshipmen on the AXBT system and launch
procedures with subject matter experts at the start of the TROPIC
training block, and prior to launching AXBTs. Forward deployment
of the WC-130J and USAF crew to St. Croix is standard operating
procedure during high-tempo flight periods, and is expected during
the training block. On days when there are no flights, midshipmen
will process the data collected from previous flights and stage gear
for upcoming flights. Once flight preparations are complete, midshipmen will visit the numerous USAF and USN operational and
research facilities in the Keesler, Gulfport, Stennis area to include
the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron; Naval Oceanographic
Office (NAVO); Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography
Command; Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit, and
METOC Professional Development Center.
idshipmen involved in TROPIC will
collect oceanographic and meteorological data during their flights with the
53rd WRS during the summer training
portion of the program, and will then
utilize that data for a research project
during the following academic year
(either Honors or Capstone research)
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U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL),Marine Geosciences Division, Washington DC
USNA POC: Prof. Joseph P. Smith;
Phone: 3-6568; jpsmith@usna.edu
This internship will involve conducting unclassified research
in support of the NRL Determining the Impact of Sea Ice Thickness on the Arctic’s Naturally Changing Environment (DISTANCE)
project. The objective of the NRL DISTANCE project is to understand the changing Arctic environment, characterized by reduced
ice volume, using new techniques for deriving accurate multisensor
snow and ice thickness information and coupled ice ocean models to
explore the new Arctic dynamics.
The Division conducts a broadly-based,
multidisciplinary program of scientific
research and advanced technology
development directed towards maritime
and other national applications of
geosciences, geospatial information and
related technologies.
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL),Field Work, Stennis, MS
USNA POC: Prof. Joseph P. Smith;
Phone: 3-6568; jpsmith@usna.edu
Midshipmen will conduct limited, independent research projects
in the field and laboratory and participate in ongoing collaborative,
interdisciplinary research related to the three topics above. This internship as currently planned will involve a 7-10 day field research
expedition on the R/V Sharp on the continental shelf of the Northeastern U.S. as part of an Office of Naval Research (ONR)-sponsored
research project.
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U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL),Numerical Modeling, Stennis,
MS
USNA POC: CDR William Swick;
Phone: 3-6564; swick@usna.edu
Midshipmen will conduct independent research projects in the
field and numerical laboratory. In this particular internship you will
apply your education to cutting edge numerical research and development of software tools for modeling sediment mobility. You
will develop, test and evaluate fast and efficient models to improve
current U.S Navy fine scale prediction. You will work in an intellectual and supportive environment and will be using our world-class
laboratories.
Internship Application Procedure
All applicants must fill out and submit the SOC Internship application. The application form will be open for entries as soon as 05
January. The application deadline is 18 January, 2015.
Internship selections will be made based on the Midshipman’s
overall performance, the context of that performance, and the principal investigators assessment of the Midshipman’s ability to perform
in the internship. Should further information be required, the principal investigators will contact Midshipmen directly.
Internship and Travel Approvals
Internships travel authorization is a two step process.
1. Travel Authorization Form must be filled it out no later than Monday, 09 February 14. Once the form is filled out you will be contacted via email by your principal investigator to sign and date.
The authorization form will be open for entries as soon internship
selections are finalized o/a 23 January, 2015.
2. You and your respective principal investigator will enter your
orders in DTS (Defense Travel System 1 ).
3. All travel orders, regardless of block for the internship, must be
entered into DTS and ready for approval no later than 15 April 15
Funding
If an internship is funded, fully or partially, the Department
principal investigator for the account must sign and date the Internship Travel Request form.
If this is your first time traveling on
Military Orders you will need to Self
Register for a DTS account.
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All funded internship travel must start
and end at USNA. Midshipmen on
unfunded permissive travel orders
must start their travel from USNA, but
may depart the internship and proceed
on leave without returning to USNA
since there is no voucher requirement.
Leave should NOT be included in any
internship travel order - before, during,
or after the internship.
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All vouchers will be filed immediately after the end of the internships, prior to the midshipman being approved to proceed on leave
or to the next summer activity. Unfunded Internships do not require
a voucher. Submitting a voucher by following the following guidance will ensure the voucher is processed correctly and efficiently.
Incorrect or missing documentation can will slow the process down.
Required Voucher Receipts
Lodging receipts A single traveler’s name MUST appear on the lodging receipt to get reimbursement. If multiple traveler names appear
it should be clear and easily identified as to who paid what portion.
The bill should have a zero paid balance.
Eticket PDF copy
from Virtually There
Any other receipts for expenses that were authorized on the travel orders prior to departure. (Ex. Super Shuttle, Taxi, Rental Cars, Rental
Car-gasoline, etc)
Completed Mileage log if Midshipmen drove to and from internship
and in and around mileage. Mileage logs should be legible and totals
for official business tallied. POV gasoline will not be reimbursed.