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USMA Board of Visitors to Hold 2026 Annual Open Meeting on October 9

The Army's Federal advisory committee for West Point will convene in person at Jefferson Hall on October 9, 2026, with public attendance permitted under security protocols.

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The United States Military Academy Board of Visitors (USMA BoV) will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the Department of Defense announced in a Federal Register notice filed September 11, 2026. The meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150.

Board Role and Agenda

According to the notice, the USMA BoV provides independent advice and recommendations to the President of the United States on matters related to morale, discipline, curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic methods, and any other matters relating to the Academy that the Board decides to consider. The agenda for the annual meeting includes: an Introduction; Board Business; an Academy Update from the Superintendent, Commandant of Cadets, and Dean of the Academic Board; and Open Discussion. The notice states that members of the Board will be provided updates on Academy issues.

Public Attendance and Security Requirements

The meeting is open to the public pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, subject to availability of space, with seating on a first-to-arrive basis. Because the meeting will be held in a Federal Government facility on a military post, security screening is required. A DoD government photo ID is required to enter the post. Members of the public without a DoD ID must first go to the Visitor Control Center to undergo a background check before being allowed access to the installation. Those cleared must then park in Buffalo Soldier Field parking lot and ride the north-bound Central Post Area (CPA) shuttle bus to Thayer Road, disembarking at the Library Corner stop. A member of USMA staff will meet members of the public at 8:30 a.m. outside the main entrance to Jefferson Hall and escort them to the meeting location. The notice advises that members of the public should allow at least an hour for security checks and the shuttle ride.

The notice states that all vehicles and persons entering the installation are subject to search and/or an identification check, and that any person or vehicle refusing to be searched will be denied access. Jefferson Hall is described as fully handicap accessible, with wheelchair access available at the south entrance of the building.

Public Participation and Written Comments

Attendees are requested to submit their name, affiliation, and daytime phone number seven business days prior to the meeting to the committee's Designated Federal Officer, Mr. Nagle, via electronic mail. The notice specifies that members of the public attending the meeting will not be permitted to present questions from the floor or speak to any issue under consideration by the committee, as the committee is not obligated under 41 CFR 102-3.140d to allow members of the public to address it. However, the Designated Federal Official and Chairperson may choose to invite certain submitters to present their comments verbally during the open portion of the meeting or at a future meeting.

Written comments or statements may be submitted to Mr. Nagle pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Each page of a comment or statement must include the author's name, title or affiliation, address, and daytime phone number. The Designated Federal Official will review all timely submitted written comments or statements with the committee Chairperson and ensure the comments are provided to all members of the committee before the meeting.

What to Watch

  • Seven business days before October 9, 2026: Deadline for members of the public to submit attendance registration information and written comments or statements to Mr. Nagle in order for them to be considered by the committee.
  • 8:30 a.m., October 9, 2026: USMA staff will meet public attendees outside the main entrance to Jefferson Hall for escort to the meeting location.
  • 9:00–11:30 a.m., October 9, 2026: The 2026 Annual Meeting of the USMA BoV convenes at Jefferson Hall, United States Military Academy.

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  1. The USMA BoV 2026 Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

    federalregister.gov

  2. The Department of Defense notice was filed September 11, 2026.

    federalregister.gov

  3. The meeting is being held under the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150.

    federalregister.gov

  4. The USMA BoV provides independent advice and recommendations to the President of the United States on matters related to morale, discipline, curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic methods, and any other matters relating to the Academy that the Board decides to consider.

    federalregister.gov

  5. The agenda includes: Introduction; Board Business; Academy Update from the Superintendent, Commandant of Cadets, and Dean of the Academic Board; and Open Discussion.

    federalregister.gov

  6. The meeting is open to the public pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, subject to availability of space, with seating on a first-to-arrive basis.

    federalregister.gov

  7. A DoD government photo ID is required to enter the post.

    federalregister.gov

  8. Members of the public without a DoD ID must first go to the Visitor Control Center to undergo a background check before being allowed access to the installation.

    federalregister.gov

  9. Public attendees without a DoD ID must park in Buffalo Soldier Field parking lot and ride the north-bound Central Post Area (CPA) shuttle bus to Thayer Road, disembarking at the Library Corner stop.

    federalregister.gov

  10. A member of USMA staff will meet members of the public at 8:30 a.m. outside the main entrance to Jefferson Hall and escort them to the meeting location.

    federalregister.gov

  11. The notice advises that members of the public should allow at least an hour for security checks and the shuttle ride.

    federalregister.gov

  12. All vehicles and persons entering the installation are subject to search and/or an identification check, and any person or vehicle refusing to be searched will be denied access.

    federalregister.gov

  13. Jefferson Hall is fully handicap accessible, with wheelchair access available at the south entrance of the building.

    federalregister.gov

  14. Attendees are requested to submit their name, affiliation, and daytime phone number seven business days prior to the meeting to Mr. Nagle via electronic mail.

    federalregister.gov

  15. Members of the public attending the meeting will not be permitted to present questions from the floor or speak to any issue under consideration by the committee, per 41 CFR 102-3.140d.

    federalregister.gov

  16. Written comments or statements must include the author's name, title or affiliation, address, and daytime phone number on each page.

    federalregister.gov

  17. Written comments or statements being submitted in response to the agenda must be received by the Designated Federal Official at least seven business days prior to the meeting to be considered by the committee.

    federalregister.gov

  18. The Designated Federal Official will review all timely submitted written comments or statements with the committee Chairperson and ensure the comments are provided to all members of the committee before the meeting.

    federalregister.gov

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