ENLISTED APPLICATIONS TO THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2030

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SUBJ/ENLISTED APPLICATIONS TO THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2030//
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NARR/REF A IS NAVMED P-117, MANUAL OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
REF B IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS
APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL.
REF C IS MARINE CORPS ORDER 1040.43B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING
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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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