Principal Nom. denied appointment USMA. Help

House06 said:
Debating the "ins and outs" of the law does not seem particularly pertinent in this situation....

...Continuing to endlessly discuss the laws and what the SA must and must not do does not (in my opinion anyway) serve the candidate in figuring out the next step on the path.
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Threads often turn in certain directions, this one led to a discussion of the different types of nominations.

This type of information may help another candidate, even if it is not specifically about the candidate with the "problem" or it may clear up / rebut some common misconceptions that have been posted.

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I agree, Luigi59. It has turned into a very enlightening thread. As you said, it can help clear up misconceptions about being a primary nominee as well as being a recruited athlete. It has emphasized for me that West Point ultimately has the final say and that character issues can be a last minute deal breaker.
 
I am not opposed by any means to discussion at all, particularly given that helpful information has been dispensed and misconceptions cleared up. My intention was that sometimes people get so "bogged down" in the discussion of the various points (some posters- certainly not all) and not you Luigi, that there seems to be some "sport" in debating rather than trying to find answers which best serve the poster. And I could certainly be very wrong, but believe that in this particular case that the candidate needs guidance for the next steps in the process.

That is all that I am suggesting. And this is offered just as an idea and certainly not a criticism of anyone. Posting on forums sometimes gets really taken out of context and I tactfully try very hard not to offend others.
 
House06 said:
That is all that I am suggesting. And this is offered just as an idea and certainly not a criticism of anyone. Posting on forums sometimes gets really taken out of context and I tactfully try very hard not to offend others.
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I understand completely. No offense taken at all. :rockon:

(We need more of those smiley emoticons to convey emotions and feelings better than simple printed words that can be easily misconstrued.)

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As we have all been discussing character, I thought I would post how last night at the Founder's Dinner they discussed "Leaders of Character". Not only did the admissions representative discuss it but the Superintendent of West Point said the exact same thing. To attend, be found qualified and succeed you need to be a "leader of character".
 
So, um, whats the truth behind the concept of principal nominated triple Q candidates? I've been following the thread and I've seen many respectable people on the forums stating that such a candidate is REQUIRED by law and others claiming that NO such law exists. Its only really out of curiosity, but which is it?
 
It is law. (finally found it)

Code of Federal Regulations> Title 32 - CHAPTER V-PART 575.3 (a) (2):

(a) Congressional / Gubernatorial Nomination. (1) Up to 10 nominations may be submitted for each vacancy. Nominating authorities may use one of three methods of nomination:

(i) Name 10 nominees on a totally competitive basis,

(ii) Name a principal nominee, with nine competing alternates, or

(iii) Name a principal nominee, with nine alternates in order of preference.

(2) The priority that a fully qualified candidate may receive when considered for appointment is actually governed by the method of nomination used. For example, a principal nominee who is found minimally qualified must be offered an appointment. Conversely, the same individual nominated on a totally competitive basis, may be ranked as one of the least qualified nominees for that vacancy and, consequently, may not be offered an appointment. Many nominating authorities hold preliminary competitive nomination examinations to select their nominees. Those selected are required to be actual residents of the geographic location represented by the nominating authority.
 
:thumb: Yay Luigi! :wink: I knew that's what I'd always been told, but was starting to wonder myself!
 
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