<p>Thought this might be of interest- does anyone know what the policy is at USNA? </p>
<p>Well, back when I was there, we had locks on our doors but never used them (except during Army week, of course, both offensively as well as defensively).</p>
<p>I find it absolutely sickening that such a measure is deemed necessary. I'm shocked and saddened beyond words.</p>
<p>I hope my beloved alma mater doesn't follow this example. It would be a sad day, indeed.</p>
<p>I would have to agree. But adding to that, the events that led up to this were just as shocking and disheartening, and I fear USMA had no other choice at this point. Very, very sad, but honorable nevertheless that WP has been as open as they have about these incidents and willing enough to keep the safety of all at the forefront. I hope such measures are never needed at USNA, it would be a sad day indeed.</p>
<p>I saw somewhere else - maybe the Service Academy Parents thread? - that USNA has an optional door lock policy. On my CVW (CWV?), my mids never locked the door that I recall.</p>
<p>Paragraph 11 of the article Navy2010 referenced alludes that USNA's policy is voluntary:</p>
<p>"But a voluntary rule on locking dormitory doors in military settings, like the one at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., doesn't usually work..."</p>
<p>In speaking with my mid just last night, he relates that they do not (as individuals) have the keys to their rooms.<br>
CM</p>
<p>Amazing.</p>
<p>We NEVER had the keys to our rooms.</p>
<p>I'm wondering where the hell the Mates of the Deck are during all this? They're SUPPOSED to be providing overwatch!</p>