Nine + one



Since every Fleet ship in the Union has a core of ten Senior Officers, this is reflected in Academy training.

During 1st, 2nd and 3rd years, it is nine individuals and during the last “Midshipman Year” it is 10 Officers to a group. (The move from nine to ten is made as the role of XO is introduced)

It begins with nine individuals to one Dorm. One of the Dorm members becomes the Dorm Elder and is in charge of the Dorm Group, but also responsible for the state of the dorm etc. A 10th member is added at the end of the 3rd year.

This is expanded in Year Three when Midshipman Groups are formed, usually aboard Academy Ships.