ENLISTED APPLICATIONS TO THE NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2029

MARADMINS : 345/24

R 301843Z JUL 24 MARADMIN 345/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CG MCRC QUANTICO VA// SUBJ/ENLISTED APPLICATIONS TO THE NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2029// REF/A/MSGID: DOC/CMC/27OCT15// REF/B/MSGID: DOC/CMC/18APR91// REF/C/MSGID: DOC/NAVMED/20OCT20// REF/D/MSGID: DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/E/MSGID: DOC/CMC/01MAY18// NARR/REFERENCE (A) IS MCO 1040.43B ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS (CHAPTER 6). REFERENCE (B) IS MCO 1560.28B VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS. REFERENCE (C) IS NAVMED P-117 MANUAL OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. REFERENCE (D) IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL (NAVALACADEMY, CHAPTER 3). REFERENCE (E) IS MCO P1020.34H MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATION CH 1-5.// POC/J. T. HARRISON/MCRC/G3/ON-E/TEL: 703-784-9447/-/EMAIL: JORDAN.HARRISON@MARINES.USMC.MIL// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This MARADMIN solicits applications from qualified enlisted Active Duty and Ready Reserve Marines for admission to The United States Naval Academy (USNA) to the class of 2029. The USNA is the Department of the Navy’s premier commissioning source, offering qualified candidates an education valued at over $400,000.00, and the opportunity to serve as an officer in the United States Navy or United States Marine Corps. Among each USNA class is a corps of prior-enlisted Marines who infuse peer-level Marine Corps experience into the Brigade of Midshipmen. Commanding officers (CO) are encouraged to identify motivated enlisted Marines who meet the criteria listed below and may be good candidates for selection to USNA. 2. Eligibility Requirements 2.a. All interested enlisted applicants are encouraged to read the All Navy (ALNAV) message 060/24 at: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/ALNAV/ALN 2024/ALN24060.txt?ver=N19rl9WwGwj-kUMbO2LpNA%3d%3d. 2.b. Successful candidates will be top-quality Marines who fit the following candidate profile listed in paragraphs 2.b.1 through 2.b.9. 2.b.1. Possess a strong high school grade point average indicating the potential to succeed at USNA. Applicants ranked in the top 40 percent of their high school class are typically considered competitive. 2.b.2. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores taken within the last two years is highly encouraged. For applicants who have taken the American College Test (ACT) within the last two years, scores of 22 in English and 24 in Math are recommended. Potential candidates with SAT or ACT scores that are older than two years or below these guidelines are strongly encouraged to retake the test. 2.b.3. Typically completed four years of mathematics, including a strong foundation in geometry, algebra, and trigonometry, English, and chemistry. Exposure to physics, calculus, history, and two years of a foreign language are strongly recommended. Candidates are encouraged to strengthen their admission application with college courses in higher math that includes trigonometry/pre- calculus and sciences. 2.b.4. If schedule permits, applicants are encouraged to complete college courses that display current academic ability. 2.b.5. Good moral character and unquestionable loyalty to the United States, as determined by a command interview and military recommendations. 2.b.6. No record of disciplinary action under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, or conviction by civil court (except minor traffic violations). Waivers are considered on a case-by-case basis. 2.b.7. Outstanding physical fitness, as determined by the most recent Physical Fitness Test, and Combat Fitness Test. Candidates need to have demonstrated the ability to pass the USNA physical fitness requirements within the last year. The USNA physical readiness test standards (Minimum Passing Scores) are: (1) Push-ups (2 minutes): 35 (Male), 20 (Female) (2) Front Plank: 1 minute and 45 seconds (1:45) (3) 1.5 Mile Run: 10 minutes and 30 seconds (10:30) (Male) 12 minutes and 40 seconds (12:40) (Female) 2.b.8. Must not have passed their 23rd birthday on 1 July of the year of admission to USNA. 2.b.9. Must not be married, pregnant, or have incurred obligations of parenthood. 3. Coordinating Instructions 3.a. An applicant becomes an official candidate by submitting a preliminary application online at: https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/. A follow-on email to the applicant will provide them with a candidate number and instructions for completing the full application. 3.b. USNA operates on a rolling admissions process and Marine applicants are encouraged to complete their applications early to improve competitiveness. 3.c Key components to the USNA application are listed below: a. Essay. b. Personal background information. c. High school transcripts. d. College entrance exam scores (SAT/ACT). e. Recommendation from the Senior Enlisted Advisor (Platoon Sergeant/First Sergeant/Sergeants Major). f. Recommendation from first officer in chain of command (OIC/DIVO/DEPT HEAD). g. Recommendation from the Commanding Officer. h. Extracurricular activities validated by chain of command. i. Marine Corps top performers who possess strong leadership potential (e.g. past and present Marines of the Quarter/Year, top 20 percent performers in schools, class leaders, Color Guard members, Funeral Honors members and community volunteers) are encouraged to apply. These demonstrated achievements should be included in each applicant's request for admission. 3.b. Candidates with superior academic performance and strong military backgrounds may receive direct appointments to USNA. Top performers who need to strengthen their academic background may be selected to attend the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) in Newport, RI for one year and receive an appointment to USNA the following year. 3.c. Personnel selected to attend USNA or NAPS must be medically qualified by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB) in order to be commissioned as an officer in the Navy or Marine Corps. Once candidates begin submitting application documents, their name will be sent to DoDMERB for the physical and eye exams. The candidate will be contacted by Department of Defense Medical Exam Testing System, the DoDMERB contractor, with information on where to receive the physical and eye exams. The candidate will be contacted by the USNA Fleet Coordinator with information on how to get the physical and eye exam completed at their own military treatment facility as an alternative. Reference (a) provides medical standards. 4. Up to 170 active and reserve personnel may be appointed to USNA each year. The deadline to apply to the class of 2029 is 31 December 2024. The deadline for all completed application documents is 31 January 2025. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their application as soon as possible. Packages completed before 31 January 2025 will be reviewed by the admissions board as soon as they are received. Packages will not be reviewed without the CO's endorsement. References (b) and (c) provide guidance. 5. Direct application questions to the Fleet Liaison at: Telephone: (410) 293-1839/DSN 281-1839 Email: fleet@usna.edu Or via letter: Attn: Fleet Liaison USNA Candidate Guidance Office Halsey Field House 52 King George St Annapolis, MD 21402-1318 6. Additional information about USNA may be obtained at https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Apply/Active-Duty-Service- Applicants.php. 7. Release authorized by MajGen William J. Bowers, CG MCRC.//