Changes to SA Nominations

keep in mind a nomination is not a guarantee of acceptance, the size of the entering classes is still the same so increasing the number of nominations may actually decrease the acceptance rate in some cases.
 
What is the latest on number of MOC Noms? Our congressman still has listed only 10 Noms on his website.
 
MOC probably hasn't updated the website. Also, MOCs CAN nominate UP TO 15 individuals for each opening. They aren't required to. In some areas of the country, MOCs might have trouble finding 10 qualified individuals to nominate to certain SAs. In theory, this change helps candidates in very competitive districts and states; in less populous/competitive ones, it won't make any difference.
 
jerryseinfeld said:
do MOCs not nominate due to lack of interest and/or lack of competitive applications?
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They can't nominate a person who is not atleast partially qualified (medical could still be processing), or maybe I should change that. Why would they nominate a candidate that does not have a chance? So if they don't have enough qualified applicants, then they might not use all of there potential nominations.

The bottom line is there is no rules or requirements to how or why a MOC awards a NOM; therefore, they can do it however they want and to whoever they want.
 
Ihavenoidea said:
They can't nominate a person who is not atleast partially qualified (medical could still be processing), or maybe I should change that. Why would they nominate a candidate that does not have a chance? So if they don't have enough qualified applicants, then they might not use all of there potential nominations.

The bottom line is there is no rules or requirements to how or why a MOC awards a NOM; therefore, they can do it however they want and to whoever they want.
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Medical is a totally separate process. MOCs can’t see that as far as I know. HIPPA applies.

The candidate applies for the nomination. Medical and physical (CFA) are separate as far as I understand.

Also, to your point re “why would they nominate a candidate who does not have a chance?”, the nomination panel has zero to do with waivers. And those are processed by each SA with their own criteria and medical staff.
 
usna1985 said:
MOC probably hasn't updated the website. Also, MOCs CAN nominate UP TO 15 individuals for each opening. They aren't required to. In some areas of the country, MOCs might have trouble finding 10 qualified individuals to nominate to certain SAs. In theory, this change helps candidates in very competitive districts and states; in less populous/competitive ones, it won't make any difference.
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Tried following this thread but couldn’t do it well. Is there clear concise advisement that MOCs can nominate up to 15 nationally?
 
Heatherg21 said:
Tried following this thread but couldn’t do it well. Is there clear concise advisement that MOCs can nominate up to 15 nationally?
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When this came up in an earlier discussion, I asked a USNA sponsor mid alumni on a one-year legislative fellowship in a Senator’s office to check. He contacted the SA nom staffers for the Senators, and they confirmed it per some internal documentation they held, for class of 2029. I recognize that is hearsay, but I feel it is credible.
 
Heatherg21 said:
Medical is a totally separate process. MOCs can’t see that as far as I know. HIPPA applies.
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I know medical is separate process. It is why I said "medical could still be processing". Meaning you can apply for a MOC NOM even though you haven't been medically qualified.
Heatherg21 said:
The candidate applies for the nomination. Medical and physical (CFA) are separate as far as I understand.
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Who else would apply for the NOM besides the candidate? In order to be a candidate, you have to apply.

Heatherg21 said:
Also, to your point re “why would they nominate a candidate who does not have a chance?”, the nomination panel has zero to do with waivers. And those are processed by each SA with their own criteria and medical staff.
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Where did I say anything about waivers, medical, or anything else other than there are no rules, laws, etc to specify how a MOC chooses their candidates. That was the question that was raised.
 
Heatherg21 said:
Tried following this thread but couldn’t do it well. Is there clear concise advisement that MOCs can nominate up to 15 nationally?
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Several congresspeople now explicitly state the 15 limit on their websites. An example from mine: https://scanlon.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations.htm

Each member may nominate up to 15 individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Service Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below and provide all requested supplemental materials.
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