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The development of Midshipmen isn’t restricted to formal educational settings. Extracurricular activities and sports clubs play a significant role in building the qualities necessary to become a well-rounded naval officer. The Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) provides support to the Brigade of Midshipmen through sales at Navyonline.

With the exception of the United States Naval Academy (USNA), academic education isn’t necessarily something that the average citizen associates with the United States Navy (USN). The Navy places tremendous value on developing a fighting force which actively works to gain new skills, expertise, and expand its knowledge base. Not only is education highly encouraged, but is required for career advancement.

Most organizations establish some form of structural hierarchy that delineate clear lines of authority. Frequently referred to as a chain of command (COC), this structure allows everyone within the system to understand their positional relationship to all others within the organization.