<p>Does the Naval Academy have a strict no deferment policy or do they have a case by case policy? I have the opportunity to become the International President of an International non-profit organization, it wouldn't be like just taking a year off, I would be constantly traveling helping troubleshoot different regions of the organization and working with the board of directors, etc. Would the Naval Academy still just give away my spot?</p>
<p>Strict, no deferment policy. Conversely, I’m aware of a number of Mids, current and past, who have declined appointments and reapplied successfully.</p>
<p>One divergent deviation of sorts … Mormons who drop out for a few seasons to pursue their missions. Not the same issue, but sorta similar in some ways.</p>