Interesting to read all this. Thanks for the info. At USNA our "Billet Night" is generally done during the middle of the day (or at least has been for the last 15 years) and done by each company. It is done with your Company Leadership and 1/C only. The rest of the classes are eagerly waiting outside the wardrooms to hear what happened. I watched my best friend and another close friend break down in tears when they didn't get their first pick (SEALs - both chosen at the two alternates). The emotions of that room were extremely high and low. I was thankful it was done in private among those I had spent nearly all my time with it over the years. I know ship selection is a big blow out event with live streaming and I have no issue with that. Mids have had months to process to if this wasn't their #1 pick and have a good idea what will be available to them when they select.