The "N" of USNA (5)

I believe the answer is:

naval

(Other definitions for naval that I've seen before include "Relating to a nation's fleet" , "Of the RN" , "of fighting sailors" , "Relating to marine force" , "Relating to military ships" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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