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:
[email protected]//
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: [email protected]
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.//