Imagini ale paginilor
PDF
ePub

surgery to a major joint within past 6 months, history of derangement of knee joint not corrected by surgery, or evidence of instability subsequent to surgery; total loss of either thumb; tuberculosis, active in past 5 years; hay fever, if severe, or having undergone desensitization therapy during past 3 years prior to examination; nasal polyps; personality disorders; symptomatic immaturity disorders such as stammering or stuttering; arthritis; and herniated nucleus pulposus or history of operation for this condition.

(0) Dental standards. A candidate for appointment must have a minimum of 16 natural permanent teeth, of which a minimum of 8 must be in each arch. All missing teeth causing unsightly spaces or significantly reducing masticatory or incisal efficiency must be replaced by well-designed bridges or partial dentures which are in good condition. Except for minor or questionable carious areas, all required dental treatment must be completed. Candidates undergoing active orthodontic treatment will be temporarily disqualified. Each such applicant will be considered on an individual basis by the Permanent Board of Medical Examiners at the Academy. Disqualifying defects are as follows:

Lack of satisfactory incisal or masticatory function.

Failure to have a minimum of 8 natural permanent teeth in each arch.

Edentulous spaces which are unsightly or which significantly reduce masticatory

function.

[blocks in formation]

pointments as midshipmen and be admitted to the Naval Academy.

(b) Loyalty certificate. In keeping with the policy of the Department of Defense and as directed by the Secretary of the Navy, candidates for appointment as midshipmen are required to execute a loyalty certificate. The purpose of this certificate is to aid in determining whether the candidate's conduct or associations, past or present, have been such as to cast any doubt whatever upon his loyalty to the Government of the United States. The loyalty certificate includes a list of those agencies, groups, etc., designated by the Attorney General of the United States to be totalitarian, fascist, communist or subversive, or as having adopted a policy of advocating or approving the commission of acts of force or violence to deny persons their rights under the Constitution of the United States. The admission of conduct or association, past or present, within the purview of acts as defined in the certificate, or association with any of the groups or organizations designated by the Attorney General, shall preclude appointment pending investigation and determination of eligibility by the Department of the Navy. False representation, or failure fully to disclose conduct or associations defined in the certificate shall constitute grounds for trial before a general court-martial with possible consequent conviction and imprisonment, or for separation from the naval service under conditions other than honorable, with or without any preceding court-martial procedure.

(c) Oath. Each candidate for midshipman will be required to take the following oath of office upon entrance:

I,

aged

----, of the State of

years ---- months, having been appointed a midshipman in the United States Navy, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter; So Help Me God.

He will also be required to subscribe to the following under oath:

For and in consideration of the privileges, opportunities, and benefits afforded me during the continuance of my service as a midshipman, I agree to and with the Superin

tendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, as follows:

First: To enter the service of the Navy of the United States and to the utmost of my power and ability to be in everything conformable and obedient to the several requirements and lawful commands of the officers who may be placed over me.

Second: I oblige myself, during such service, to comply with and be subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and such other laws and regulations as are or shall be established by the Congress of the United States or other competent authority.

Third: To submit to treatment for the prevention of smallpox, typhoid (typhoid prophylaxis), and to such other preventive measures as may be considered necessary by naval authorities.

(d) Timing of arrival. Candidates are usually sworn in as midshipmen on the day they are accepted for admission, i.e., the date of reporting at the Naval Academy as designated in the authorization to report issued by the Bureau of Naval Personnel. Due to limited living accommodations in the city of Annapolis, candidates are urged to time their arrival at Annapolis to coincide as closely as possible with the reporting date, keeping in mind, however, that transportation facilities between Washington and Baltimore and Annapolis are not unlimited. Those arriving in Annapolis a day or two prior to their reporting date may take advantage of berthing and messing facilities usually made available in the Naval Academy at a cost of $1 per night. Additionally, candidates may take their meals in the Midshipmen's Mess at a cost equal to the cost of a midshipman's daily ration allowance.

(e) Deposit. Before being admitted as a midshipman, each candidate must deposit with the midshipmen's storekeeper the sum of $300, to be used in part payment to cover cost of uniforms, clothings, etc. In cases of extreme hardship this sum may be reduced to $100 in which case money allowances for the individual will be reduced until the individual account reaches prescribed levels. The amount deposited is not refunded, but is expended for entrance outfit, clothing, uniforms, etc., which become the property of the midshipman.

(f) Pay. The pay of the midshipman is $1,823.40 a year, commencing at the date of his admission. Its purpose is to permit him to cover his expenses; i.e., uniforms, books, equipment, laundry, income tax, etc., while at the Naval Academy.

(g) Uniforms and equipment. The regulation entrance outfit, plus the additional uniforms, clothing, textbooks, and expenses required the first year, are valued at approximately $1,600. The deposit made at the time of entrance is supplemented by an entrance credit of $600 upon first admission to the Naval Academy. The $600 credit is an interest-free loan advanced by the Government to defray the cost of the uniforms and equipment required during the first year. Repayment of the indebtedness is accomplished by monthly deductions of $20 from the midshipman's pay, beginning in October of the second year at the Naval Academy and continuing until Midthe indebtedness is liquidated. shipmen who are involuntarily separated from the Naval Academy prior to repayment of the entrance credit, are required to turn in all articles of uniform and equipment deemed suitable for reissue, to an amount sufficient to liquidate the indebtedness. If reclaimed articles are insufficient to cover the indebtedness parents will be given an opportunity to liquidate the remaining debt; failing this, the remainder of the debt is canceled. Midshipmen applying for voluntary separation for their own convenience are required to repay in full the amount of indebtedness prior to such separation.

(h) Social Security card. Every candidate must present his Social Security card upon reporting for appointment. If an individual has not obtained a Social Security number as a result of work experience prior to entering, he should obtain one based on the strength of expected employment as a midshipman, (i) Statement of Personal History. Shortly after entrance, each midshipman (except Foreign Nationals) will be required to complete a Statement of Personal History. Candidates should be prepared to furnish such information as: Names and locations attended.

of all schools

Family names, dates and places of birth of parents, service data if parents are or were in Armed Forces, naturalization numbers of parents if applicable.

Relatives in Foreign Countries-relationship and location.

Names and addresses of former employes. Names and addresses of three credit and five personal references. (Credit references may be those of parents.)

Residences during past 15 years. (Dates, street addresses, cities, required.)

(j) Birth certificate. Candidates admitted as midshipmen will be required to

submit evidence of birth to the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, for transmission to the Bureau of Naval Personnel upon admission, or as soon as practicable thereafter. A certified copy of the public record of birth is the best evidence. Supporting evidence will be required if the name on the evidence of birth is not identical with the name being used.

(k) Regulation entrance outfit. Upon entrance, midshipmen will be required to obtain from the midshipmen's storekeeper a regulation entrance outfit. Slide rules and drawing sets are furnished as part of the outfit. Candidates are advised, therefore, not to purchase these items prior to entering the Academy.

(1) Travel and transportation allowances. After being admitted to the Naval Academy, midshipmen receive travel and transportation allowances as prescribed in "Joint Travel Regulations" (ordinarily, mileage allowance of 6 cents per mile for authorized travel). This reimbursement will be paid to the midshipman. Reimbursement will be made for the actual cost of passage fares on commercial vessels if sea travel is involved and provided no Government transportation was available. In the event travel originates outside the United States, candidates must contact the nearest naval activity for information as to the availability of Government transportation before endeavoring to procure commercial transportation. When Government transportation is not available, a certified statement to this effect must be presented in order for the candidate to be reimbursed after he has become a midshipman.

(m) Curriculum. The course of instruction at the Naval Academy is of 4-years' duration and is designed for the purpose of educating and training students to become officers in the Navy. The word "officers" as used in the foregoing sentence means officers of the line and does not include officers of the Medical Corps, Dental Corps, etc. The curriculum provides a basic education in naval science; science and engineering; and the humanities and social sciences. In addition, there is opportunity for advanced work through validation of college-level courses successfully completed elsewhere, and through a program of elective courses. No midshipman can be admitted or readmitted to other than the fourth (freshman) class. Readmitted

midshipmen who previously completed successfully one or more years of the Naval Academy course may request advancement to a higher class after reentry. There can be no deviation from the statutory age limits.

(n) Commissioned officer. Graduates of the Naval Academy, who meet all requirements, are commissioned as ensigns in the Navy or (a limited number) as second lieutenants in the Marine Corps. Their commissions may be revoked at any time during the first 3 years following graduation from the Naval Academy. On successful completion of the probationary period, officers are permanently commissioned. Officers whose commissions are revoked shall be discharged from the service, without advance pay or allowances.

[30 F.R. 14139, Nov. 10, 1965, as amended at 31 FR. 15017, Nov. 30, 1966]

§ 710.42 Service obligation for enlisted and other candidates appointed as midshipmen.

(a) Enlisted members appointed as midshipmen. Enlisted members of the Armed Forces who accept appointments as midshipmen at the Naval Academy will not be discharged from their enlistment contracts or from their period of obligated service while they are in the status of midshipmen except for physical disability or because of the acceptance of a commission. (Act of June 25, 1956, Mid§§ 1-2, reenacted 10 U.S.C. 516.) shipmen in this category who are separated from the Naval Academy, except for one of the two reasons given in the first sentence of this paragraph, will have their appointments as midshipmen terminated and will immediately resume their enlisted status. Members so reverted will be required to serve out their enlistments or obligated service, unless sooner discharged. In computing the unexpired portion of an enlistment contract or period of obligated service, the time served as a midshipman shall be counted as time served under such contract or period of obligated service.

(b) Midshipmen appointed from civil life. Candidates entering the Naval Academy from civil life who had not previously acquired a military obligation will automatically do so upon acceptance of appointment as midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy. Under certain provisions of the Universal Military Training and Service Act, as revised, any person

who is enlisted, inducted, or appointed in any of the Armed Services or Reserve Components acquires automatically a 6year military obligation. Section IV, B. 3.f of Department of Defense Directive 1200.3 of May 23, 1958 (§ 50.4(b) (3) (vi) of this title) includes appointees to the Service Academies among those who are subject to the 6-year obligation. Such candidates will be required to execute the following statement of understanding of this obligation prior to appointment as midshipmen:

I understand that if my appointment as a midshipman is terminated other than for the purpose of accepting a commission, I shall if qualified be transferred to a ready reserve component of the U.S. Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps, in a grade deemed appropriate by the Secretary of the Navy. fully understand the requirement for satisfactory participation in the Ready Reserve. I also understand that upon completion of a period of satisfactory Ready Reserve service which, when added to my service as a midshipman, totals 5 years, I shall if I request be transferred to the Standby Reserve to complete the total military service obligation of 6 years acquired under section 4(d) (3) of the Universal Military Training and Service Act as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 454(d) (3), 10 U.S.C. 651).

I understand further that if, after termination of my appointment as a midshipman, I should complete my total 6-year military service obligation without serving the minimum period of active duty required for exemption I may be liable for induction under Selective Service regulations to complete the 2-year active duty obligation prescribed by section 4(b) of the Universal Military Training and Service Act as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 454(b)).

§ 710.43 Engagement to serve (10 U.S.C. 6959).

(a) Agreement. Each midshipman who is a citizen or national of the United States shall sign an agreement that, unless sooner separated, he will:

Complete the course of instruction at the Naval Academy.

Comply with such provisions of law as may be directed by the Secretary of the Navy for midshipmen who voluntarily disqualify themselves for the course.

Comply with such provisions of law as may be established for separated midship

[blocks in formation]

if an appointment in the regular component of that armed force is not tendered to him, or if he is permitted to resign as a regular commissioned officer before the sixth anniversary.

(b) Minors require parents' consent. If the midshipman is a minor and has parents or a guardian, he may sign the agreement only with the consent of the parents or guardian.

(c) Commissions without terminal dates. Officers of the Armed Services serve at the pleasure of the President. No terminal dates are established for their commissions.

§ 710.44 Foreign students.

(a) General. Persons from a foreign country receiving instruction at the Naval Academy under authority of law (10 U.S.C. 6957) shall receive the same pay, allowances, and emoluments, to be paid from the same appropriations, and, subject to such exceptions as may be determined by the Secretary of the Navy, shall be subject to the same rules and regulations governing admission, attendance, discipline, resignation, discharge, dismissal, and graduation, as midshipmen at the Naval Academy appointed from the United States; but such persons shall not be entitled to appointment to any office or position in the U.S. Navy by reason of their graduation from the Naval Academy. The entrance deposit will be required of all foreign students. Applications for appointment under provisions of this law must be addressed through diplomatic channels of the applicant's country. Nominations must reach the State Department in Washington, D.C., by January 1 of the year of entering the Naval Academy.

(b) Qualifications. must:

Each candidate

(1) Be an unmarried, bona fide male citizen of the nominating country and, unless otherwise approved by the Secretary of the Navy, be not less than 17 years of age nor more than 22 years of age on July 1 of the calendar year in which he enters the Naval Academy.

(2) Possess medical qualifications as specified in this part. All candidates must undergo a medical examination and a physical aptitude examination by a board of medical examiners designated by the Chief of Naval Personnel. fying medical and physical aptitude examination will be conducted by the Permanent Medical Examining Board at the U.S. Naval Academy at the time of re

Quali

porting for admission. Such candidates are therefore urged to undergo careful preliminary examination by qualified medical personnel informed of the physical requirements set forth in §§ 710.31710.34 before leaving their homes for the Naval Academy. Those with obviously disqualifying defects may be spared the needless expense of the trip to Annapolis. However, in case of reasonable doubt as to whether defects are disqualifying, it is recommended that telegraphic inquiry be addressed to the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., U.S.A.

(3) Be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking idiomatic English and meet the scholastic entrance requirements set forth in paragraph (c) of this section.

(c) Scholastic requirements. (1) Candidates may qualify for admission by either of the following two methods:

(1) Certificates from accredited secondary schools and colleges of the United States of America.

(ii) Taking the College Entrance Examination Board Scholastic Aptitude Test and achievement tests in English Composition and Intermediate or Advanced Mathematics. Detailed certificates covering school work will not be required of candidates qualifying by the examination method.

(2) Candidates will be given the same examination in English composition as other candidates, but due consideration will be accorded these foreign students when evaluating test results. Each candidate shall submit a certificate from his government that he is conversant with the literature of his native country and that he has completed a course in the literature of his native language equivalent in general to 2 years of secondary school work in literature in the United States. In lieu of this certification, a candidate may produce evidence of having acquired the units of literature from accredited schools of the United States.

(3) The naval attaché or a diplomatic representative of the United States in the candidate's country shall furnish a report as to the candidate's proficiency in the use of idiomatic English.

(d) Nominations by governments.

Governments should submit the names of candidates as early as possible in order that they may qualify for entrance by the end of March and enter the Naval Academy in late June or early July, except in the cases of candidates attending secondary schools and colleges in the United States whose school records for

the current year are essential to fulfillment of admission requirements. In such cases candidates may be granted until June 25 in order to permit completion of the required certificates. The nomination of the candidate should contain a statement of the method of admission under which he wishes to qualify.

(e) Oath. In lieu of the oath of allegiance to the United States, a substitute oath will be required, in substance as follows:

I,

aged

a citizen of

years months, having been appointed a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy, do solemnly swear to comply with all regulations for the police and discipline of the Academy, and to give my utmost efforts to accomplish satisfactorily the required curriculum; do swear not to divulge any information of military value which I may obtain directly or indirectly in consequence of my presence at the U.S. Naval Academy to any alien government; and do agree that I shall be withdrawn from the U.S. Naval Academy if deficient in conduct, health, or studies.

(f) Notification of unsatisfactory conduct, studies, or health. Notification will be given to the governments that students found by proper authority to be unsatisfactory in conduct, studies, or health will be accorded the same consideration given other midshipmen regarding withdrawal from the Academy, or repetition of a year's work.

Subpart E-Appendices

§ 710.51 Format for requesting a Congressional nomination.

[blocks in formation]
« ÎnapoiContinuă »