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Air
Force Academy
U.S. Military Academy (West Point)
Naval Academy
Merchant Marine Academy
Coast Guard Academy
ROTC
Academy Addresses
Admission
to four of the service academies is by congressional appointment. The
Congressmen are looking for outstanding students who are willing to
devote themselves to academic excellence, research and who show strong
leadership capabilities. Interested applicants are advised to contact
their Congressman's office by early October of their senior year. At
that time they should indicate an academy preference. In addition to
contacting their Congressman, an applicant should also contact the academy
he/she wishes to attend to obtain a 'pre-candidate application form'.
In
order to be considered for nomination, a student must be:
- A citizen of
the United States at time of application.
- Between the
ages of 17 and 22.
- Unmarried with
no dependents.
- Able to meet
high leadership and academic standards.
- Of high moral
character.
Air
Force Academy
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A cadet trains to be an Air Force Officer through a four-year fully
accredited college curriculum. The Air Force Academy offers more than
25 majors in everything from science to legal studies. A graduate of
the Academy must fulfill at least a six year military obligation after
graduation. Graduates are commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants. (Vision requirements
are very strict for those wishing to be pilots.)
U.
S. Military Academy
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West Point provides the broad college education demanded by the military
while maintaining a degree of academic specialization equal to that
of civilian universities. Upon graduation, the cadet is commissioned
as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and is required to serve at
least six years of active duty.
U.
S. Naval Academy
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Once admitted to the Naval Academy, the candidate attends the academy
for four years and graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree and a
reserve commission as an ensign in the Navy or as a Second Lieutenant
in the Marine Corps. Naval Academy graduates serve at least five years
as Navy or Marine Corps officers upon graduation from the academy.
U.S.
Merchant Marine Academy
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This academy specializes in marine engineering and related military
fields. Appointments are made by the academy itself. Appointments are
based on statewide nominations from members of Congress. Michigan has
been allotted ten spots per year. Applicants are accepted to the academy
as midshipmen in the United States Naval Reserve.
U.S.
Coast Guard Academy
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Academy appointments are based on a nationwide competition. Students
interested in attending the Coast Guard Academy should apply directly
to the academy. This is predominantly an engineering and military college.
Upon graduation there is an obligatory five-year service commitment.
In
addition to these academies, students also have the option of choosing
a college with an R.O.T.C. program.
R.O.T.C.
(Reserve Officers Training Corps)
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R.O.T.C. is a program which offers college students the opportunity
to graduate as officers and serve in the military. Scholarships are
available and awarded on a competitive basis. In addition to covering
college costs, the scholarships also give the students approximately
$1000 extra. Upon graduation from college the student fulfills a military
commitment.
U.S.
Air Force Academy
Admissions Liaison
Colorado Springs, CO 80840-9987
U.S.
Military Academy
Office of Director of Admissions
606 Thayer Road
West Point, NY 10996-1797
U.S.
Naval Academy
Candidate Guidance Officer
Annapolis, MD 21402-5018
U.S.
Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point
New York, NY 10024-1699
U.S.
Coast Guard Academy
Admissions Office
New London, CT 06320
Congressional
Information
Sterling
Heights and Utica
Rep. Sander Levin
12th Congressional District
(810) 268-4444
Shelby
and Washington Township
Rep. David Bonior
10th Congressional District
(810) 469-3232
Senators
Sr.
Spencer Abraham
Sr. Carl Levin
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 225-3121
Addresses
and phone numbers for the congressmen can be obtained from the library
or the appropriate township offices.
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