Congressional Nominations to U.S. Service Academies: An Overview and Resources for Outreach and Management
Abstract
Members of Congress are authorized by law to nominate candidates for appointment to four U.S. service academies. These schools are the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. These institutions prepare college-age Americans to be officers of the U.S. uniformed services. Upon graduation, service academy graduates are commissioned as officers in the active or reserve components of the military or merchant marine for a minimum of five years.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 21, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1013592
Entities
People
- R. E. Petersen
- Sarah J. Eckman
Organizations
- Congressional Research Service