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<p>I really had trouble understanding the numbers presented by this report. On second look, I realized that it was the data for the Classes of 1980-1985, not those making LCDR in 1980-1985. The Iron Curtain, which I have already in this thread mentioned the effects of, fell in 1989. The Classes of 1980-1985 were in zone for LCDR from 1989-1995. The Navy was forced to downsize drastically during this period. This was the era of the 15yr retirements and ‘buyouts’. Morale was abysmal. Retention was horrible. Fundings were cut for all operations. It may have provided a good data base for military background vs civilian performance. Actually, it probably did since military dependents realize, more than others, that everything is cyclical, to just hang around, everything will eventually return to normal. However, for overall USNA grad retention, it is again worthless.</p>