ALCOAST 374/21 - OCT 2021 U.S. COAST GUARD ACADEMY ENLISTED SELECTION OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (AESOP)

R 081552Z OCT 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 374/21
SSIC 16772
SUBJ: U.S. COAST GUARD ACADEMY ENLISTED SELECTION OPPORTUNITY
PROGRAM (AESOP)
1. AESOP is a two-day overnight program for junior enlisted members
with outstanding performance and leadership potential who are
interested in enrolling in the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA).
Attendees will be introduced to a full academy experience to
include, academics, military instruction, athletics, and cadet
life. USCGA graduates earn a Bachelor of Science degree and a
commission as an ensign, in the USCG.
2. The AESOP program will run a virtual and in-person session
option. A virtual session will be held on 21 OCT and an
in-person event will be held 8-9 NOV 2021. Please visit:
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https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.USCGA.edu
_visit&d=DwIGAg&c=tnPw9yRHa20_HV5YVoVFtg&r=iweUoGvREbTXYJTAmojhyg
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H4&s=kmhZ6DkG43YhZs3c0XbZPLoQY0jFlpbxE2qoDwGzH3g&e=

to register for this program. This program will take place at the
U.S. Coast Guard Academy located in New London, CT. CGA will provide
travel order numbers (TONOS) for up to 20 enlisted members. Members'
home units will issue orders and verify that members have a valid
government travel charge card (GTCC) for travel purposes.
3. Requirements are as follows: Enlisted members must have started
an application to USCGA and completed all portions except submission
of recommendation letters and submission of the application itself;
be unmarried without dependents; not reach their 23rd birthday
before 27 JUN 2022; have demonstrated a responsible use of GTCC
and personal credit; have Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT)
scores of 75 or higher with a minimum App Review (AR) score of 52;
and have completed high school or college basic calculus, and either
physics or chemistry.
4. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
5. To apply for the AESOP program, the following must be scanned
and emailed directly to the program manager, LT Brad Nelson
(Bradley.J.Nelson@uscga.edu) 7 days prior to the start of the
program date you wish to attend: command endorsement from member's
CO or OINC (in CG MEMO format), unofficial high school transcript,
unofficial transcript(s) of any college credits taken
(if applicable), and AFQT and AR scores.
6. Members applying for AESOP must create a profile on the CGA
website at:
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https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__uscga.askadmiss
ions.net_Portal_EI_ViewDetails-3Fgid-3D6235775af603815ac9443ebaeb4f9
323a6109a&d=DwIGAg&c=tnPw9yRHa20_HV5YVoVFtg&r=iweUoGvREbTXYJTAmojhyg
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s=zwaXTafAV6By_fWM4DA95pCeLnOwm0llewoLQRNGBqw&e=

7. Program selectees will be notified of their acceptance to AESOP
via email through the account the member registered their Bears Den
account under. Members should use an email account that they
regularly monitor (personal or .mil address).
8. For additional information about the United States Coast Guard
Academy, visit:
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https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.USCGA.edu&d
=DwIGAg&c=tnPw9yRHa20_HV5YVoVFtg&r=iweUoGvREbTXYJTAmojhygUnTtWgUIWa
_NzooIEDasY&m=KNRLdE8eHAkSD9s0brV1vDGXQkWkBGsx4VVcByjc8H4&s=g5RW4cw
o8hmkHpQKadZQHML9_CK39Ij18ASm0RPgmAA&e=

9. Questions should be directed to LT Brad Nelson,
Bradley.J.Nelson@uscga.edu or (860) 701-6321 or the Academy Command
Master Chief, MCPO Maria DAngelo, Maria.L.Dangelo@uscg.mil or
(860) 444-8330.
10. RADM Joanna M. Nunan, (CG-DCMS-DPR), sends.
11. Internet release is authorized.