The Rank of a Nomination

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<p>On alternates:</p>

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If it is determined that, upon the admission of a new class to
the Academy, the number of midshipmen at the Academy will be below the
authorized number, the Secretary may fill the vacancies by nominating
additional midshipmen from qualified candidates designated as alternates
and from other qualified candidates who competed for nomination and are
recommended and found qualified by the Academic Board. At least three-
fourths of those nominated under this subsection shall be from qualified
alternates under clauses (2) through (8) of section 6954(a) of this
title, and the remainder shall be from qualified candidates who competed
for appointment under any other provision of law. An appointment of a
nominee under this subsection is an additional appointment and is not in
place of an appointment otherwise authorized by law.

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