Naval Academy Principal Nomination

mombee
Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:25:37 +0000

My quote:

Representative nominations come out and, and only if, you are the top candidate on this slate, you will be awarded an appointment.

Completely correct. Your assumption was that I was referring to the slate when it was submitted. A MOC slate is a highly dynamic document, changing often. My reference was to the slate at the time a nomination and appointment is made. At this time, national pool aside, it is the ‘top candidate’ and the top candidate only who benefits. For your assumption to be correct, it would further imply that only the number one candidate at submittal would be eligible for an appointment and should he subsequently not prove qualified or have a change of plans, the MOC would lose his nomination for the year.