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Are you sure that you are not trying to stir up a hornet’s nest. Over the years many studies have been done on the relative merits of the various commissioning sources. Statistically, USNA consistently comes out on top. I think the reason this is true is that USNA grads hit the fleet just slightly more prepared. Many, if not most, careers are made or broken in that first sea tour. Initially hitting the deck plates prepared and running pays off.</p>