If you were about to go on an extended journey to a foreign country, you would want to do research and learn as much as you could to make your trip enjoyable and successful. You might need a passport, guidebook, and map to start off in the right direction.

Now, think about a spouse embarking on his or her journey as a Navy spouse for the first time. To this spouse, the Navy seems like a foreign land with its own language, customs, traditions, health care system, inherent moves, and deployments.

What is COMPASS?

COMPASS is a standardized Team-Mentoring program developed by spouses for spouses. COMPASS focuses on spouses new to the Navy; however, all spouses are welcome. COMPASS improves the quality of life through education, enabling spouses to understand, experience, and meet the Navy lifestyle’s challenges. With this knowledge and realistic expectations, their journeys can be successful and rewarding.

“Setting Sail” is a 3.5-hour introduction to the full COMPASS Program, which is normally presented in 12 hours over 3 days. Participants will receive a handbook of resources, information on the COMPASS program (including worldwide locations), and contact information for Mentors. We hope you will join us!

Setting Sail registrants must be Fiancés of Naval Academy/ROTC Midshipmen or spouses of active duty military members. ​

There are no Setting Sail courses scheduled as of January 2025. 

For those eager to join our vibrant community, we have detailed listings for each of our COMPASS teams. Each team card below provides information on volunteer opportunities, a contact us link, and session information. We are committed to keeping this information updated regularly; therefore, please check back often to stay informed about new sessions and team updates.

We look forward to your participation in the COMPASS program and are excited to connect with you across the globe.

To register for a session, find the team card and click “Register Now.”