Naval Academy Waiver Process

Well then, no reason he can’t pursue that. JAG Corps is a Staff Corps, and I am pretty darn sure color vision is not an issue. He goes to law school and applies, and if successful, gets his commission and goes through something similar to OCS at Newport, RI. Some more Navy schools, and off he goes to a Fleet home port or Naval Station.
The Navy obtains most of its JAGs this way. There are opportunities to achieve advanced degrees and go the judge track. No problem whatsoever in finding employment post-Navy.

http://www.jag.navy.mil/careers_/careers/opportunities_sp.html
 
If his true desire is to be an attorney in the short run, there are better and easier ways to do that other than via USNA. If you search this forum using "law school," "lawyer" or "JAG" as a search term, you will see all of the prior (excellent) thoughts on this topic.

As an aside, most people who attend Harvard Law don't like it (though they like being FROM it). Most do like Yale, Stanford, and other top schools. Just saying.
 
usna1985 said:
If his true desire is to be an attorney in the short run, there are better and easier ways to do that other than via USNA. If you search this forum using "law school," "lawyer" or "JAG" as a search term, you will see all of the prior (excellent) thoughts on this topic.

As an aside, most people who attend Harvard Law don't like it (though they like being FROM it). Most do like Yale, Stanford, and other top schools. Just saying.
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His true desire is to serve his country. Law school is a viable option wherever he starts. Staying in as a naval officer until he retires is another.

He likes U of Michigan, Virginia, Duke as his top choices. Actually considered all of them undergrad too.

Harvard sounds better in my posts. ;)

The kid has done well in a lot of areas ... so everything is open.
 
Overwhelmed said:
As technology improves does it matter as much if one is colorblind? I am totally naive in this subject but I can't imagine someone still needs to look at the colors on a buoy to steer a large warship. Will colorblindness not be a disqualifying medical condition one day?
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Actually, a competent Mariner does not steer by the buoys. They are a visual reference to let you confirm that you are where you're supposed to be but primary navigation is by actual geographic fixes obtained by Visual, Radar or other methods including GPS. Do not discount the importance to the Red/Green sidelights on ships and aircraft to mariners and aviators.
 
How does my DS get notified if his waiver was approved? Through the portal or in the mail? Thanks
 
ProudMama56 said:
How does my DS get notified if his waiver was approved? Through the portal or in the mail? Thanks
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His Candidate Information System online ("portal") status would change to Complete Pending Review, and there would be "None" in the Required Actions field and "None" in the Special Instructions field.
 
THParent said:
ProudMama56 said:
How does my DS get notified if his waiver was approved? Through the portal or in the mail? Thanks
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His Candidate Information System online ("portal") status would change to Complete Pending Review, and there would be "None" in the Required Actions field and "None" in the Special Instructions field.
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Thanks His portal does say that. Does he get a letter in the mail too?
 
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