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SUBJ/COMMANDER'S INTENT GUIDANCE FOR INTEGRATED SUICIDE PREVENTION//
RMKS/1. In the pursuit of national security objectives, the sustainment of
Sailors and Marines is paramount to optimizing Quality of Service and
enhancing mission readiness capabilities. Even under demanding operational
tempos, leaders must create opportunities for their Service Members to rest,
recharge, and reconnect.
2. Establishing routines and healthy habits increases individual well-being,
resilience, and warfighter readiness.
Therefore, I urge all Navy and Marine Corps commanders to emphasize the
following three elements in their commander's intent guidance, to the extent
practicable within mission
requirements:
a. Predictable Schedules: Maintain regular duty schedules and support
Sailors, Marines, and their families during unexpected shifts, and, whenever
possible, prioritize advance leave requests.
b. Focused Communication: Limit after-hours and off- shift
communications to mission-critical or safety-related matters.
c. Restorative Sleep: Prioritize quality sleep opportunities (as
outlined in Department of Defense Instruction 1010.10, "Health Promotion and
Disease Prevention," Change 3, 16 May 2022).
3. I encourage all leaders to recognize that the health and well-being of
our personnel is a force multiplier for mission success. Cultivating healthy
command climates is crucial for mitigating stressors that can contribute to
suicidal thoughts and behaviors, so commanders must find that vital balance
between operational needs and the welfare of their Sailors and Marines.
4. The integration of these three components is essential to the maintenance
of optimal resilience and mission readiness necessary for the protection of
the Nation. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to the health of our
Navy and Marine Corps family.
5. If you or someone you know is in crisis, resources for mental, physical,
emotional, and spiritual support are available 24/7, 365.
a. The National Suicide Hotline: Dial 988
b. The Veterans/Military Crisis Line: Dial 988 (press
1) or Text 838255/ https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/:
+1 844-702-5495 or DSN 988/Southwest Asia: +1 855-422-7719
or DSN 988/Pacific: +1 844-702-5493 or DSN 988
c. Psychological Health Outreach Program (PHOP): 1-866- 578-PHOP(7467),
for Navy and Marine Reservists and their families.
d. Military OneSource: 800-342-9647/
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/.
e. Vet Centers: 877-WAR-VETS (877-927-8387)/
https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/.
f. DON Civilian Employee Assistance Program (DONCEAP):
844-DONCEAP (1-844-366-2327)/TTY: 888-262-
7848/International: 866-829-
0270/ https://www.magellanascend.com/.
g. Local resources: Fleet and Family Support Centers, Marine and Family
Services, Military Family Life Counselors, Deployed Resiliency Counselors,
Deployment Readiness Coordinators, chaplains, Operational Stress Control and
Readiness Teams, and your leadership.
6. Released by the Honorable John C. Phelan, Secretary of the Navy.//
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WAVY) — The mother of a sailor who disappeared from Naval Station Norfolk and was found dead in a Norfolk neighborhood is in Washington D.C. Wednesday demanding transparency and accountability from the U.S. Navy.
Angelina Resendiz was initially reported missing May 29 and was last seen in her barracks at Naval Station Norfolk around 10 a.m., according to the Navy. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service confirmed June 10 the body found in Norfolk was that of Resendiz.
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The specific vessel that fired the missiles has not yet been identified, but Secretary of the Navy John Phelan confirmed to lawmakers in a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing Tuesday that it was an Ohio-class guided-missile submarine that had “performed exceptionally, causing significant damage to Iran’s nuclear capacity.”
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Are you approaching the age of 65? Unlock your health by signing up for Medicare as soon as you’re eligible. Medicare Part A and Part B are required to remain eligible for TRICARE, with limited exceptions. Knowing how and when to sign up for Medicare will help you avoid gaps in coverage and late enrollment penalties.
“Signing up for Medicare three or four months before your 65th birthday is important to ensure a seamless transition to TRICARE For Life,” said Anne Breslin, TFL program manager, TRICARE Health Plan, at the Defense Health Agency. “Medicare and TRICARE will then work together to help minimize your out-of-pocket expenses.” -
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SUBJ/2024 FLEET AWARD WINNERS//
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RMKS/1. It is a pleasure to announce the winners of the 2024 Fleet Awards.
2. The Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy awards recipients for their outstanding
improvement in battle efficiency. The 2024 winners are:
a. U.S. Fleet Forces: USS LABOON (DDG 58)
b. Pacific Fleet: USS MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112)
3. The Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award recognizes superior
performance in the battle efficiency competition. The 2024 winners
are:
a. U.S. Fleet Forces: USS GERALD R. FORD (CVN 78)
b. Pacific Fleet: USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)
4. I commend the winning crews for their exemplary dedication to battle
efficiency and warfighting. BRAVO ZULU!
5. Released by VADM Michael E. Boyle, Director, Navy Staff.//
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Congressman Tim Burchett recently claimed an unnamed admiral told him of an underwater UFO “as large as a football field, moving at hundreds of miles per hour.”
The renewed focus on Sycamore Knoll coincides with a new release by Jeremy Corbell, a filmmaker and investigative journalist known for covering military-documented UFOs, as per the outlet. He recently shared new video footage taken aboard the USS Jackson in 2023, which shows what he described as a “self-luminous, wingless, tailless” craft emerging from the Pacific Ocean.
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Two Chinese international students have been arrested for illegally flying a drone near the Korean Fleet Command in southern Busan and photographing a U.S. aircraft carrier—an act authorities say constitutes a serious breach of national security. One of the suspects has been charged with “providing benefit to an enemy state under Article 98 of the Criminal Act,” a rarely applied charge against a foreign national.
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WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - The Pentagon will create two new military zones along the border with Mexico, U.S. officials said on Wednesday, a move that allows troops to temporarily detain migrants or trespassers.
President Donald Trump's administration has hailed its actions along the border, including the deployment of active duty troops, as the reason for a sharp decline in crossings by undocumented migrants. Trump made voters' concerns about immigration a cornerstone of his 2024 re-election bid.
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CFL/ACFLs,
- PRIMS “incomplete” error - PFA Cycle data will result in incomplete if the waiver is entered after the BCA and PRT.
- Waivers must be entered before PFA data, or it will result in incomplete. CFLs and ACFLs have edit capabilities. Steps to accomplish edits can be found in either online CFL or ACFL Training course by typing "edit bca" or "edit prt" in the search feature.
- CFL/ACFL roles have a limited number of edits on correcting PFA data. This option is provided to assist CFL/ACFLs in fixing errors such as data entry errors, correcting bad day PRTs and editing medical waivers. Once edit limits have been reached, any additional corrections to the official PFA record are to be submitted to My Navy Career Center (MNCC) via letter of correction (LOC), endorsed by the CO as indicated in PRP Guide 1.
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But Collins did not disclose whether the three workers assigned to the VA’s Washington office from DOGE — the group formed by tech billionaire Elon Musk — have authority and permission to review the medical records of veterans.
Because he is a Doge bootlicker...
Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-06-24/va-secretary-veterans-doge-budget-cuts-18228563.html
Source - Stars and Stripes -
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SUBJ/HIGH YEAR TENURE PLUS POLICY UPDATE FOR SELECTED RESERVE AND TRAINING
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NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 288/22 HIGH YEAR TENURE PLUS PILOT.
REF B IS NAVADMIN 277/23 HIGH YEAR TENURE PLUS PILOT INDEFINITE EXTENSION.
REF C IS MILPERSMAN 1160-120, ACTIVE COMPONENT AND TRAINING AND
ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESERVE HIGH YEAR TENURE PROGRAM.
REF D IS MILPERSMAN 1160-135, HIGH YEAR TENURE AND LENGTH OF SERVICE FOR
SELECTED RESERVE, INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVES (VOLUNTARY TRAINING UNIT AND
ACTIVE STATUS POOL), AND STANDBY RESERVE-ACTIVE (USNR-S1).
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces updates to references (a) and (b) through
reinstatement of High Year Tenure (HYT) policy previously established in
references (c) and (d) for Reserve Component (RC) enlisted Sailors of the
Selected Reserve (SELRES) and Training and Administration of the Reserves
(TAR), as described below. By expanding opportunities for Active Component
(AC) and Reserve Component (RC) Sailors to extend beyond High Year Tenure
(HYT) limits, the HYT Plus policy has strengthened enlisted end strength and
continues to enable Sailors to fill critical sea and shore assignments
essential to meeting the Navy's operational needs.
2. For SELRES and TAR:
a. Due to current manning and evolving total force needs, effective 30
September 2025, the HYT Plus pilot indefinite extension will conclude for
SELRES and TAR Sailors. HYT and Length of Service
(LOS) gates will revert to the standards outlined in reference (c) for TAR
and reference (d) for SELRES. After 30 September 2025, RC Sailors may still
serve past established HYT LOS gates, but must submit standard individual
waiver requests within established timelines as delineated in references (c)
or (d), as applicable, and be approved by appropriate authority.
b. SELRES Sailors approaching the end of their HYT Plus extension before
30 September 2025 may submit a waiver request for continued service under HYT
Plus. If approved, they may serve for up to two additional years; however,
no HYT Plus waiver may extend beyond 30 September 2027. Beginning 1 October
2025, SELRES Sailors approaching a HYT LOS gate may submit standard
individual HYT waiver requests in line with reference (d).
c. Beginning 1 October 2025, TAR Sailors approaching a HYT LOS gate may
submit standard individual HYT waiver requests in line with reference (c).
d. All RC Sailors currently approved for HYT Plus will retain their
status through their existing approved HYT extension.
e. As outlined in references (c) and (d), exception to policy waivers
beyond established limits and HYT waivers must be submitted for adjudication
by appropriate authority to the Reserve Enlisted Community Branch (BUPERS3152) via MyNavy Career Center (MNCC).
3. All other HYT Plus pilot policies outlined in references (a) and
(b) remain unchanged unless specifically addressed in this NAVADMIN.
HYT Plus remains available to all AC pay grades, with the exception of those
pay grades specified in reference (a). AC Sailors subject to HYT and LOS
gates may request waiver of HYT requirements under the policy in reference
(c).
4. The MyNavy HR HYT page is located at:
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/CommunityManagement/Enlisted-Career-Admin/High-Year-Tenure/.
5. Point of contact: MNCC - askmncc@navy.mil or 1-833-330-MNCC (6622).
6. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman Jr., N1.//
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The U.S. Navy used its munitions at an "alarming rate" to defend Israel from recent Iranian strikes, a military official said Tuesday, raising questions from lawmakers about how it intends to replace and maintain stockpiles amid global threats.
Admiral James Kilby, Naval Operations acting chief, made the remark in his testimony during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the Navy’s budget in Washington when Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, asked about the Navy’s available munitions to defend against global threats.
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Personnel leadership saw the contract as one of the pivotal efforts to modernize Navy HR systems. But Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer Jane Rathbun, along with the Department of Government Efficiency, killed it — ignoring warnings that the move would stall progress, cripple promotion boards and hurt the Navy’s ability to recruit and retain talent, according to a document submitted to the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee by Navy personnel officials, obtained by Federal News Network and verified by the subcommittee.
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Tuesday Tacos...
Iran still has "considerable" abilities to threaten American forces and other interests in the Middle East despite Israeli and U.S. bombardment in recent days, the admiral nominated to lead U.S. forces in the region told lawmakers Tuesday.
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. – What’s on your to-do list this summer? Maybe you’re planning to spend time at the pool, go to a barbecue, or take a vacation. But don’t take a vacation from your health this summer.
“Now can be a great time for you and your family to catch up on preventive health care and take care of other health needs,” said Jeannine Pickrell, M.S., RN, director for Population Health and Disease Management, TRICARE Health Plan, at the Defense Health Agency.Here are four suggested ways you can use your TRICARE benefits this summer:
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Freedom of the Press...
CBS is once again blasting President Donald Trump’s $20 billion lawsuit against the network’s “60 Minutes” Kamala Harris interview as “meritless” and an attempt to “evade bedrock First Amendment principles” in a new filing with the Texas federal court.
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Tuesday Tacos...
The US military strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities last weekend did not destroy the core components of the country’s nuclear program and likely only set it back by months, according to an early US intelligence assessment that was described by four people briefed on it.
The assessment, which has not been previously reported, was produced by the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon’s intelligence arm. It is based on a battle damage assessment conducted by US Central Command in the aftermath of the US strikes, one of the sources said.
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I struggled to keep a job. I started using my GI Bill for nursing school, just to end up too depressed to continue. I felt, and sometimes still do, like any day now I’ll just wake up back on the ship.
After a year or so, I couldn’t take it. I tried VA. The first psychiatrist I saw diagnosed me with PTSD like it was the common cold, dismissing me with an Ambien prescription. It helped, but I was afraid of becoming dependent, so I never refilled it. Other therapists were quick to push religion, which doesn’t align with me. Aside from that, their help was mostly handouts and suggestions for activities like equine therapy.
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When aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) chops into U.S. Central Command in the coming days, it will be the fifth carrier to operate in the Middle East since the U.S. resumed deployments to the region in late 2023.
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OPPORTUNITY AT NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL//
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REF B IS OPNAVINST 1160.8B, SELECTIVE REENLISTMENT BONUS PROGRAM.
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RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits enlisted Sailor applications for enrollment
in the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) 15-month Master of Science in Applied
Cyber Operations (MACO) program. This opportunity is one of many Navy
efforts to increase Cyber capabilities by building Cyber professionals.
2. The MACO program is available to E-6 and senior Active Duty and Training
and Administration of the Reserves (TAR) members in the Information Systems
Technician (IT) and Cyber Warfare Technician (CWT) ratings. It is designed
to educate students on a range of operational and technical topics in
defensive and offensive cyberspace operations, including computer network
attack, active and passive defense, exploitation, cyber analysis via
automated and manual toolsets, operations, policy, and engineering.
3. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to apply:
a. Must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant technical
field including, but not limited to, computer science, electrical
engineering, and information or engineering technology. The degree must have
been awarded by an institution of higher learning, with Institutional
Accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To meet NPS
academic requirements, performance in technical courses, including
mathematics, must be exemplary.
b. Must be E-6 or senior to be eligible and within one's 12-month orders
negotiation window, commensurate with course start dates of January 2027 or
July 2027.
c. Per reference (a), candidates must be eligible to incur a 5-year
active-duty service obligation by reenlistment or extension of enlistment
prior to NPS enrollment. Selectees will be required to reenlist more than 1-
year earlier, if they are unable to satisfy the 5-year obligated service
requirement. Per reference (b), payment of the selective reenlistment bonus
is not authorized for selectees who reenlist for the purpose of meeting the
obligated service requirement.
d. Must be within Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) standards and must
have passed the most recent PFA.
e. Must have no evaluation marks below 3.0 within the last five years.
f. Must hold, or be eligible for, a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented
Information (TS/SCI) clearance. Applicants without a current TS/SCI
clearance are still encouraged to apply if their clearance can be initiated
by their Special Security Office (SSO) and adjudicated before the class
convening dates. Orders to NPS will not be issued until TS/SCI clearance is
finalized.
g. Must possess a conditional letter of acceptance. To obtain a
conditional letter of acceptance, applicants should apply to NPS at
https://nps.edu/web/admissions/apply. Once registered, select Applied Cyber
Operations, curriculum number 336. Upon application submission, applicants
must arrange for submission of official transcripts to the NPS admissions
office from each institution attended for all undergraduate and graduate
education, as well as all Sailor/Marine American Council on Education
Registry Transcripts, or Joint Services Transcripts. NPS applications must
be submitted to NPS no later than 31 December 2025. Applicants will be
notified by NPS via e-mail regarding their conditional acceptance. Prior
application submissions to this program do not disqualify an applicant.
However, applicants who did not receive previous conditional acceptance from
NPS, and have no additional academic qualifications, should not apply again,
as the academic standards have not changed.
4. Application letter template may be obtained by contacting the NAVIFOR
MACO Program Coordinator via email NAVIFOR_MACO(AT)us.navy.mil. Completed
applications must be sent via encrypted e-mail or DOD SAFE
(https://safe.apps.mil) to NAVIFOR MACO Program within two weeks of
notification of conditional acceptance by NPS.
5. Selectees will be assigned to Navy-funded education as full-time students
under permanent change of station orders to Monterey, CA, with either a
January 2027 or July 2027 start. As full-time students, Sailors will be
required to carry a full academic load year-round. Degree requirements shall
be completed in 15 months. Per reference (c), E-7/E-8 selectees enrolled in
the MACO program are eligible to submit an Exception to Policy for promotion;
approval authority resides with Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP).
6. Selection results will be disseminated via official e-mail from a Naval
Information Force (NAVIFOR) MACO Program Officer. Due to the highly
competitive nature of this program, notification of selection via official
email is a binding commitment which selectees must accept or decline within
five working days of receipt.
7. Graduates of the MACO program will earn the H07A Navy Enlisted
Classification and should expect to serve in a utilization tour immediately
following graduation. Graduates will contact their respective Detailer 6
months prior to graduation to negotiate follow-on PCS Orders.
8. The point of contact for this program can be contacted via e-mail at
NAVIFOR_MACO(AT)us.navy.mil.
9. This message will remain in effect until superseded, or 1 September 2026,
whichever occurs first.
10. Released by VADM Karl O. Thomas, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations For
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Base Housing U.S. Troops in Iraq Also Attacked
The Ain al-Assad base housing U.S. troops in western Iraq was also targeted, an Iraqi security official who was not authorized to comment publicly told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
But Iran did not claim credit for that attack, which could have been carried out by militias.
It was not immediately clear if there was damage to the Iraq base or any injuries.
ENLISTED APPLICATIONS TO THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2030
in Navy Enlisted to Officer Forum | LDO, CWO | Commissioning Programs
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RMKS/1. The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is seeking top performing,
energetic Sailors and Marines from the Active and Reserve Components who have
demonstrated strong leadership for admission to the USNA Class of 2030.
Among each USNA class is a corps of prior-enlisted Sailors and Marines who
infuse peer-level fleet experience into the Brigade of Midshipmen. Years
from now, these young men and women from all walks of life will lead our
fleet. Commanding Officers (CO) are encouraged to identify motivated
enlisted personnel who meet the criteria and may be good candidates for
selection to the USNA.
2. Successful candidates will be top-quality Sailors and Marines who fit the
following profile:
a. Academics
(1) Possess a strong high school grade point average indicating the
potential to succeed at the USNA. Fleet applicants ranked in the top 40
percent of their high school class are typically considered competitive.
(2) Typically completed 4 years of mathematics, including a strong
foundation in geometry, algebra, and pre- calculus, 4 years of English, and 1
year of chemistry.
Additionally, physics, history, and 2 years of a foreign language are
strongly recommended. Continued education since high school is vital;
candidates are encouraged to strengthen their application with college
courses that include calculus, English, writing, and sciences.
(3) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores taken within the last 2
years. Applicants should aim to score above 500 in reading (verbal) and
above 550 in math, with a combined minimum of 1050. For applicants who have
taken the American College Test (ACT) within the last 2 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 should inform the USNA Fleet
Coordinator the reason the tests were not taken. Extensions will not be
granted without valid justification and proper documentation from the
candidate's command.
b. Top performers who have demonstrated or possess strong leadership
(e.g., past and present Command Junior Sailors/Bluejackets of the
Quarter/Year, top 20 percent performers in "A" and "C" schools, class
leaders, Honor Guard members, and community volunteers).
c. Good moral character and unquestionable loyalty to the United States,
as determined by a command interview and military recommendations.
d. No record of disciplinary action under Article 15, Uniform Code of
Military Justice, or conviction by civil court (except minor traffic
violations) during the 3 years preceding application for admission. Waivers
are considered on a case-by-case basis.
e. Outstanding physical fitness. In addition to passing the candidate
fitness assessment in the USNA application, 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): 71 (Male), 39 (Female).
(2) Front Plank: 2 minutes and 40 seconds (2:40) (Male), 2 minutes
and 30 seconds (2:30) (Female)
(3) 1.5 Mile Run: 10 minutes and 30 seconds (10:30) (Male), 13
minutes and 15 seconds (13:15) (Female).
f. Must not have passed their 23rd birthday on 1 July of the year of
admission to USNA. No age waivers will be considered.
g. Must not be married, pregnant, or have incurred obligations of
parenthood.
h. United States Citizen by Induction Day (I-Day).
3. Candidates with superior academic performance and strong military
backgrounds may receive direct appointments to the 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 1 year and receive
an appointment to the USNA the following year.
4. Personnel selected to attend the USNA or NAPS must be medically qualified
by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB) 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.
5. Up to 170 active and reserve personnel may be appointed to the USNA each
year. The deadline to apply to the class of
2030 is 31 December 2025. The deadline for all completed application
documents is 31 January 2026. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete
their application as soon as possible. Packages completed before 31 January
2026 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.
6. An applicant becomes an official candidate by submitting a preliminary
application online at https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Apply/index.php#fndtnpanel1-Steps-for. A follow-on email to the fleet applicant will provide them
with a candidate number and instructions for completing the full application.
The USNA operates on a rolling admissions process and fleet applicants are
encouraged to complete their applications early to improve competitiveness.
Key components to the USNA application include:
a. Personal Essay
b. Candidate Fitness Assessment
c. High school transcript
d. Extracurricular activities validation
e. College entrance exam scores (SAT/ACT)
f. Enlisted Military Recommendation (LPO/CPO/DLCPO)
g. Officer Military Recommendation (OIC/DIVO/DEPT HEAD)
h. Commanding Officer Endorsement
7. Direct application questions to the Fleet Liaison at
(410) 293-1839/DSN 281-1839 or fleet@usna.edu, or write to:
USNA, Candidate Guidance Office, Halsey Field House, 52 King George St,
Annapolis, MD 21402-1318, Attn: Fleet Liaison.
8. Additional information about the USNA may be obtained at
https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Apply/Active-Duty-Service-Applicants.php.
9. Released by the Honorable John C. Phelan, Secretary of the Navy.//
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