THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

            UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMY PROGRAM

   INFORMATION

 

Establish a file at each Service Academy to which you desire a nomination.  Your file at each academy must include ALL information specified by that particular academy.

 

To apply for a nomination to attend one of the service academies, you must fill out the application below and submit all required information to my Oak Ridge District Office no later than 5:00 p.m. the last working day in October.  It is your responsibility as the applicant student to make sure all required information is received in a timely manner.   Don’t leave anything to chance. Get all of your information in early.  You are encouraged to call my office to check the status of your file. 

 

YOUR FILE

 

A. Your Application

Your Third Congressional District Application should be typed, if possible, and filled out completely.  If your application is not complete, it will be returned to you for further information.  At times we may need to contact you during office hours so it is very important to include a daytime phone number you can be reached on. 

 

B.  Photograph

Please submit one recent photograph of yourself.  The photo should be an approximately 4 x 5 inch, original head shot.

 

C.  Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation are required; two letters from teachers under which you have studied a recent academic course, and one either from your high school principal or counselor.  Up to three additional letters of recommendation may be submitted from individuals who can assess your character, your leadership ability, and any activities other than academic such as scouting, church and/ or community service, extra-curricular activities, employment record.  All letters submitted will be made a part of your Third District academy file.

 

D.  Personal Letter

Please submit a personal letter stating why you want to attend a U.S. Service Academy and the goals you have for a military career.  The letter should include any family members who have attended one of the service academies and their military careers.  Your letter may be as brief as you like but should not exceed 300 words.

 

E.  High School Transcript

A certified high school transcript including your class rank and GPA should accompany your file.  The transcript bearing the counselors signature, must be in a sealed envelope mailed from your school.  If possible SAC/ACT scores should be pre-printed on your transcript.   If that is not possible the ACT/SAT score sheets and/or copies of these sheets are acceptable.  In order to give you the best opportunity your highest test scores will be used.  If you receive an updated version of your transcript before the October 31st deadline, please submit it to this office.

 

F. Release of Information

In the event there is a question about your file at one of the academies, my office may need to inquire on the status.  In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the academies will not release this information without the release form signed by you and your parents or legal guardian.

 

G. Extra-curricular Activities

Leadership potential is very important to each Service Academy.  Participation and achievement in organized athletics, student body and class government, clubs and activities, scouting, boys/girls state, church or other community related activities demonstrate evidence of leadership potential.  Please include a chronological, detailed list of all your extra-curricular activities. 

 

 

WHERE TO SEND ALL INFORMATION

 All documents are to be submitted to:

Congressman Zach Wamp

200 Administration Road, Suite 100

PO Box 2001

Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831

Attn. Ms. Gina McMahan

      

Please call Gina McMahan in my Oak Ridge District Office at 1-800-883-2369 or 865 576-1976 if you have any questions regarding application for entry into a U.S. Service Academy.

 

 

OTHER SOURCES OF NOMINATIONS

 

THE PRESIDENT

Appointments are limited by law to children of career officers and enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces including the Coast Guard.  The parent must have either served continuously on active duty for at least 8 years and still be serving, or be retired from active duty with pay.

Office of the President

The White House

Washington, D.C.  20500

 

THE VICE PRESIDENT                 Office of the Vice President

The White House

Washington, D.C. 20500

 

 

SENATORS                                       The Honorable Bob Corker

10 West MLK Blvd., 6Th Floor

Chattanooga, TN 37402

                                                            615 352-9411

 

The Honorable Lamar Alexander

3322 West End Ave, # 120

                                                Nashville, TN 37203

                                                615 736-5129

 

IMPORTANT DATES IN THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR A NOMINATION 

 

October:  Deadline for submitting application packet to be considered for a nomination to the class entering in June of the following year is the last working day

 

November:  Personal interviews for all qualified applicants with the Third District Service Academy Review Board on the second and third Saturday

 

January:  Announcement of the Third Congressional District Nominations by mail to nominees.  

 

Spring:  Entering Class appointments announced by the Academies

 

July:  Classes begin

 

SERVICE ACADEMY FACT SHEET

 

 The following requirements apply to entrance to all four academies to which Members of Congress make nominations:  Air Force, Merchant Marine, Navy and West Point (Army).

 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants must be at least 17 years of age, but not past their 22nd birthday on July 1 of the year of admission to an academy; must never have been married; must be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization of July 1 of the year of admission; must be men and women of good moral character who are trustworthy, emotionally stable and motivated.

 

RESIDENCE:  Candidate and/or their family must provide proof (if requested) of residence in the Third Congressional District within two years prior to prospective admission to an Academy.

 

MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS:  All physical examinations are conducted at designated Department of Defense medical examining centers.  Examinations will be conducted only for those candidates who have been officially scheduled by the Department of Medical Examination Review Board- a tri-service agency responsible for scheduling and evaluating examination for all the U.S. Service Academies.  You will receive instructions for taking the Medical Examination directly from the Medical Review Board.

 

PHYSICAL APTITUDE:  Your strength, endurance, and agility are measured by the Physical Aptitude Examination (PAE).  Candidates are advised to prepare for this examination by engaging in vigorous activities such as running, general conditioning to exercises, and competitive games.  Details on the PAE can be found in the appropriate academy manual, together with height and weight limitations.

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:  To be considered for an appointment to an Academy, the applicant must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and/ or the American College Testing Program (ACT).  It is strongly recommended that both tests be taken to see which one measures the educational background most favorably.  The deadline for application for these tests is usually about one month in advance of the test date.  Applicants are advised to check carefully with their guidance counselors.

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION FOR NOMINATION TO A U.S. SERVICE ACADEMY

 

Full Name_______________________________________________________________

          (Last)                              (First)                           (Middle)                (Nickname)

 

Social Security Number___________________      Birth Date____________________ 

 

Sex____________      Height__________                  Weight__________

 

Name of High School:                                                 Date of Graduation______________ 

 

Permanent Address:                                                                                                               

                       

City, State, Zip and County:                                                                                                    

 

Home Phone:                                                                                                                           

                                                           

Email:                                                                                                                                      

Day Time Phone Number:                                                                                                      

  (We must be able to get in touch with you between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm)

Temporary Address:                                                                                                                            

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

Temporary Phone:                                                                                                                              

 

Father’s Name and Address:                                                                                                              

                                                                                                                                                           

 

Father’s Business Phone:                                                                                                                

 

 

Mother’s Name and Address:                                                                                                  

 

                                                                                                           

 

Business Phone: