Two for Seven Signing refers to a pivotal moment occurring before the commencement of the Midshipmen’s Second Class year at the USNA. During this event, midshipmen formalize their commitment to the Navy by signing papers that constitute the official contract between them and the Navy. In this arrangement, midshipmen commit to spending the remaining two years at the Naval Academy in exchange for a minimum of five years of service after commissioning, resulting in a total commitment of seven years to the Navy. This commitment ceremony is not open to the public.