United states naval academy: Loa but failed to get nomination.

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@Pasquinel

…it would seem that if the MOC’s don’t come thru for an LOA candidate, the USNA will get to work and try to pull a rabit out their hat, like they did for your son…

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<p>I think that is pretty much exactly what I stated 51 posts ago along with the probable scenario which led to srhcasper’s sons nomination:</p>

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Relax, an LOA is a commitment from the Academy that they seriously want someone. Just do everything from your end and ensure that all nomination that one is elegible are applied for.</p>

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<p>Now to the crux of your question. What will happen if the LOA either through extreme competition or devious games by the MOC is not even on the slate of ten nominations? The Supt is allowed 50 appointments at large. An LOA is a prime consideration. Also, typically the VP nom is utilized for an LOA who somehow did not receive another nomination. If all of this fails, remembering that the MOC wants as many from his district as possible, the Academy will research his slate of 10, find someone who, either due to qualifications, medical, other plans, or some other reason, and will not use the nomination, and ask the MOC to substitute the LOA. I think in 100% of situations, at least one of the three eligible MOCs would have a replacement slot.

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<p>The VP is not allowed five nominations. He may have a total of five midshipmen at the Academy at any one time. Therefore, typically he either has only one or two nominations annually. Furthermore, the VP is not authorized to select alternates.</p>

<p>And for a candidate not eligible for either a ROTC or Presidential nomination and whose WPM warrants selection from the national pool, all nominations are the same. Don’t assume this applies to everyone.</p>