China picks its lowest-scoring officers to command nuclear submarines

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China picks its lowest-scoring officers to command nuclear submarines

Future submarine commanders come from candidates who have low college entry exam scores. AP Photo/Mark SchiefelbeinChinese submarine officers — except for engineers — tend to have the lowest entry exam scores.The lack of selectivity is remarkable. Submarines are likely to be critical in a conflict. The Chinese navy seems to have doubts about its ship and submarine commanders.The job of commanding a nuclear submarine should go to smart and well-q…