<p>You are correct that a “Principle” can not be bumped. My mistake. But my first suggestion still stands because congressmen and senators make mistakes. According to Title 10, United States Code Armed Forces, each senator and rep is entitles to a maximum of 5 charges at the academy at any one time. In theory; if a Rep had 2 nominations put in this year; 2 more next year; 1 more the year after; they would be at their max of 5. They would not be allowed to submit any the next year. Or if they did, they probably wouldn’t be considered under that nomination. Here’s a link to a congressional FAQ that describes it.</p>
<p><a href=“https://admissions.usafa.edu/RR/CONFAQ.htm#Charges[/url]”>https://admissions.usafa.edu/RR/CONFAQ.htm#Charges</a></p>
<p>On average, that would mean nominating 1 person per year. But, if they skipped a year, someone dropped out, etc… they can do more. Chances are that your rep is up on how many “charges” they have left to offer. I just don’t think I’d want to take a chance. Too many people think that reps and senators are allowed to nominate up to 10 people each and they can all get an appointment. That isn’t true. Only 5 can be in the academy at any 1 time. </p>
<p>If you can get more than 1 nomination, I’d be going for it. Many times, the senators and reps talk to each other to make sure that they aren’t wasting slots. Some however don’t talk to each other. especially the very big states that have a lot of reps. Personally, I think you are in fine shape and shouldn’t have anything to worry about.</p>