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Naval Academy Sets Tough Wartime Rules

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Klein's statement lists a series of operational changes "in support of the Superintendent's vision for the Naval Academy":

· There will be no liberty, or free time off campus, for any midshipman on weeknights, although seniors might eventually be entitled to earn limited weeknight liberty for outstanding performance.

· All midshipmen will have mandatory study periods Sunday through Thursday nights, as well as Friday nights for first- and second-year midshipmen.

· All meals from Sunday dinner through Friday lunch are mandatory.

· Seniors will wear khaki uniforms to highlight their distinction as leaders and "to bring them in line with the fleet they will enter in 9 months."

Fowler said a review conducted since he took command had found the facility, faculty and staff at the academy to be "in great shape" and the student body to be first-rate.

"There is no crisis at the academy," Fowler said.


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