Definition
The US Naval Academy is a federal service academy that educates and trains officer candidates for the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Located in Annapolis, Maryland, it offers a rigorous four-year program combining academics, leadership development, and physical training. Graduates receive a bachelor of science degree and are commissioned as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps. The academy instills values such as honor, courage, and commitment, preparing future leaders for naval service. Its mission is to develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically. It's like a university dedicated to producing Navy and Marine officers.