<p>"There are many times that an explanation is neither appropriate or beneficial. I would say that a new Supt., bent on major changes, would consider this one of them. "</p>
<p>But this is one of my fundamental problems with this entire situation…the Supe DID think that some explanation was appropriate as he sent a letter to the parents of current Mids with his reasoning/explanation/theories (call it what you will). Was he just paying lip-service? Why did he send a letter at all if he didn’t think one was necessary? Was he just being polite? I would think that he would have more important things to do than to prepare a meaningless missive to a group that he doesn’t answer to. </p>
<p>At the time I read the letter, now several weeks ago, I was unimpressed with his logic. I continue to be underwhelmed with the decisions that are being made and their connection to what the STATED purpose was for the need for the changes. There are too many contradictions between what is being “said” and what is being done. </p>
<p>Case in point - The Academy is the face of the Navy, but Mids are not to be used for PR? So we just showcase the Yard without showing any Mids? Our grads need to be able to step into a leadership role the day after graduation, making decisions not only for themselves but for the troops under them, but we can’t allow them to make the simplest decisions regarding how to manage their time, even as a Firstie, and have mandatory study time for all?</p>