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#063 Ask G 002: Bancroft Hall Terminology: Understanding the Midshipmen Living Area
"What is the layout of Bancroft Hall? I hear the terms wing, deck, and P-way amongst others, but I really don't know what that means."
If you've ever wondered or asked that question then check out this episode!!
What exactly are the unique terms and layout secrets of Bancroft Hall that every midshipman must master? Dive deep into the heart of the United States Naval Academy with us as we unravel the fascinating structure and terminology of Bancroft Hall, thanks to a great question from Sarah in Tucson, Arizona. Learn the meanings behind "wing," "deck," and "P-way" and get a grip on how midshipmen navigate their intricate living spaces. Understand what it means to live at an address like "seven-two" or "eight-zero" and how these designations foster a strong community among those who call Bancroft Hall home.
Join us on this episode of the Academy Insider Podcast as we provide a comprehensive breakdown of Bancroft Hall's eight wings connected by breezeways. We’ll walk you through the daily life within these walls and highlight how the unique living arrangements contribute to the midshipmen’s experience. Whether you're a prospective midshipman, a family member, or simply curious about the Naval Academy, this episode offers valuable insights and answers to your burning questions. Plus, don't forget to check out how you can submit your own questions for future episodes.
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This is Sarah from Tucson, arizona, and I have a question regarding Bancroft Hall. What is the layout? I hear the terms wing deck and peeway, amongst others, but I really don't understand what that means. Thanks, this episode is a part of the Ask G series here on the Academy Insider Podcast, where we're answering your Naval Academy questions as efficiently and concisely as possible. If you like this format and you want to ask a question of your own, you can head to our website, wwwacademyinsidercom, navigate to the top of the page and click on the Ask G tab and it'll direct you to where you can submit your question. To receive the latest information from me and the Academy Insider team, please be sure to subscribe to our newsletter at wwwacademyinsidercom. Backslash newsletter. Hey, sarah, thanks so much for the question.
Speaker 0:Let's talk about Bancroft Hall. So, when it comes to Bancroft Hall, there are eight main wings or portions of Bancroft Hall, which is where the midshipmen live, and so those eight wings are connected by breezeways. So each individual, like main column of building is going to be one of the wings First wing, third wing, fifth wing and seventh wing. The odd wings are all on the side that are closest to the academic buildings loose hall, wesley, brownfield house, like closer to the water side, second, fourth, sixth and eighth wing all the even wings are actually closer to gate one in the entrance of the United States Naval Academy, and those eight wings comprise, like again, the wings and the main living spaces of Bancroft. Now you'll often hear the term deck as well. The deck is just the floor level that you're on, and at the Naval Academy we start on zero deck. So the first floor is zero deck and when you hear people talk about Bancroft Hall, you're going to hear them use the wing and deck together to put together where they live. So, for example, when I was in 26 company at the Naval Academy, we were on eight zero, which meant that I was living in eighth wing on zero deck. And if your midshipman says, oh yeah, I live in seven two, that means they live in seventh wing of Bancroft, on the second deck, which is basically the third floor, cause you start on zero right, and so that's how you comprise Bancroft Hall. Again, there are eight wings in total, four up to the fourth deck, so there are five floors in total basically running through, and that's how it works and each company will basically have their own space or own floor. There's a little bit of crossover and mix, but again, for example, when I was there, 26th company comprised the vast majority of eight zero eighth wing on zero deck, and so that's how it works and it's very cool.
Speaker 0:I appreciate the question. It's a really unique living situation. Bancroft Hall is technically one big building because you're connected by breezeways and P-ways hallways. We use the term P-way, which is a passageway, and it connects all the places in Bancroft so you can go from eighth wing all the way to first wing, all inside all connected. It's technically part of the same building, despite having individual living wings that we're a part of. So again, that's basically how it breaks out.
Speaker 0:If you ever have any more questions, please let me know. Otherwise, I hope this gave a quick, sufficient rundown of the Bancroft Hall layout. Welcome to season two of the Academy Insider podcast. Academy Insider is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that serves midshipmen, future midshipmen and their families. At its core, this podcast is designed to bring together a community of Naval Academy graduates and those affiliated with the United States Naval Academy in order to tell stories and provide a little bit of insight into what life at the Naval Academy is really like. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you so much for listening and reach out if you ever have any questions.
