We can't teach future line officers just military science at the Naval Academy! In fact, they must also go through a fair amount of general education.

For math, there's algebra, calculus, probability theory, trigonometry, and geometry.

For the sciences, biology, chemistry, and mechanics.

There's first and second foreign languages, the Chinese classics, history, geography, psychology, logic, ethics, an overview of philosophy, etc...

Aim to be an elite battleship!

But in reality, our recruiting standards focus not on math or science in particular but on holistic admissions. A formal education is not necessary for the self-taught. In other words, an elite school concerned with real ability. If you want to join the best, study! Study!

The top 10 percent of admitted students come from the top of their classes at famous junior highs. The top 30 from the first 3; the top 60 from the first 5; and the top 80 from the first 10.