Form DD Form 1870 DD Form 1870 Nomination for Appointment to the United States Military

NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE UNITED STATES
MILITARY ACADEMY
NAVAL ACADEMY
AIR FORCE ACADEMY

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PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ORGANIZATION. RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE ACADEMY ADDRESS.

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
AUTHORITY: Title 10 U.S.C. 9346 and E.O. 9397
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S): To select appointees for the U.S. Service Academies.
ROUTINE USE(S): Submission of the requested information constitutes authorization to release it to appropriate Members of Congress, Academy
Preparatory Schools, ROTC and other accession programs.
DISCLOSURE IS VOLUNTARY: Failure to provide information could preclude appointment. The Social Security number is used for positive
identification.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING DD FORM 1870 AND EXPLANATION OF NOMINATING SYSTEMS
Type one complete form for each nominee. Retain a copy for your
records.
Ten nominations are allowed for each vacancy.
Place an "X" in the appropriate Service Academy block.
COMPETITIVE SYSTEM:
Selection will be made by the Academy Academic Board in order of
merit based on the "Whole Person" concept as to the candidate whose
all around performance indicates the greatest likelihood of success as a
career officer in the Armed Forces of the United States. When filling
one vacancy, place an "X" in the "1st Vacancy" block and the
"Competitive" block. If filling more than one vacancy, place an "X" in
each of the numbered vacancy blocks being filled and the "Competitive"
block.

PRINCIPAL/NUMBERED ALTERNATE SYSTEM:
A Principal and nine numbered alternates may be named for each
vacancy available. An appointment will be offered if the Principal meets
the eligibility criteria. If the Principal fails to meet the Academy
minimum requirements, the next designated alternate candidate who
qualified will succeed as the Principal. Place an "X" in the appropriate
"Vacancy" block and the "Alternate" block, and type the number of
preference of this alternate and the name of the Principal.
PRINCIPAL/COMPETITIVE ALTERNATE SYSTEM:
A Principal and nine competitive alternates may be named for each
vacancy available. If the named Principal fails to meet the
requirements for admission, the Academy will select the top candidate
among the competitive alternates designated. Place an "X" in the
appropriate "Vacancy" block and the "Competitive Alternate" block and
the name of the Principal.

1. NAME OF NOMINEE (Last, First, Middle Initial)

2. DATE OF BIRTH (YYYYMMDD)

4. DOMICILE IN CONSTITUENCY

5. TEMPORARY ADDRESS

a. STREET (Include apartment number)

a. STREET (Include apartment number)

b. CITY

c. COUNTY

6. SEX (X one)

7. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

MALE

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

b. CITY

3. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

c. COUNTY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

8. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND/OR STATE

FEMALE

9. TYPE OF NOMINATION (X as applicable)
a. VACANCY

b. TYPE OF NOMINATION

1st

4th

PRINCIPAL

2nd

5th

ALTERNATE (1-9)

3rd

COMPETITIVE
TO (Name of Principal)

COMPETITIVE ALTERNATE TO (Name of Principal)

10. REMARKS

11. NOMINATION AUTHORITY

b. SIGNATURE

c. DATE SIGNED
(YYYYMMDD)

a. TYPED NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

12. MAIL TO APPROPRIATE ACADEMY ADDRESS
ARMY:
NAVY:
Director of Admissions
In lieu of form:
Attn: Congressional Liaison
Enter nominations directly onto
Official Mail: Distribution Center
the Congressional Nominations and
646 Swift Road
Appointments System website at
West Point, NY 10996-1905
http://www.usna.edu/Admissions

DD FORM 1870, SEP 2005

PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE.

AIR FORCE:
The United States Air Force Academy
HQ USAFA/RRSC
2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 200
USAF Academy, CO 80840-5025

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