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Normally, the Commandant’s tour is for two years – long enough to be promoted to Flag rank and hopefully short enough to avoid any scandals. Being responsible for 4,400+ midshipmen, gives the Commandant a lot of opportunities (4,400+) to go down with the ship. The previous Commandant, Rear Admiral Bruce Grooms '80, held the billet for 18 months.</p>