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<p>So are you actually stating that a candidate, with a GUARANTEED LETTER OF ASSURANCE in hand, contingent on obtaining a nomination, who receives a nomination, now has to compete AGAIN in the national pool based on the “quality of the LOA”?</p>
<p>If that’s what you are saying, then a Letter Of Assurance from USNA means NOTHING.</p>
<p>If that’s not what you are saying, please explain why a candidate, with LOA and nomination, has to compete in the national pool when a guaranteed offer of appointment has already been offered.</p>