2011 expiration of leave - MHO
The Commandant and Academic calendars on usna.edu show Thursday, 6 Jan, 2011, as the last day for end of semester leave. That
usually means sometime on the 6th, midshipmen leave expires. The beginning of classes usually comes a few days later. There are always the obligatory mando briefings, admin time, Supe's and Dant's calls, etc., in the block of time before classes begin.
For some reason, the term "Reform" usually appears in conjunction with the start of the academic year, when the Brigade returns from their summer journeys and incorporates the new class. I don't recall seeing it used for the start of the spring semester, but usages change.
As always, the plebe or mid will be responsible for knowing the schedule. Midshipmen may also be required to come back even earlier, if their sport or activity requires it, or there are academic/performance/honor/conduct issue hearings that are scheduled.
All part of military life. Leave is a privilege, and it usually works as advertised, but "stuff happens." As always, family gets to flex right along!