THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
"ACADEMY INTRODUCTION MISSION"

Each year the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary has the privilege of selecting several highly qualified young men and women to participate in the Academy Introduction Mission (Project AIM). Project AIM is a five day program conducted in late July and early August at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Two hundred young men and women, selected by the Auxiliary, will participate at the Academy. There is no fee for applying to this program, but those selected to participate will be charged $125 to defray the costs of meals. AIM participants live the routine of new cadets, from reveille to taps, experiencing many of the exciting activities of Coast Guard Academy freshman.

  The Basic Requirements for Participation in "Project AIM" are:

• A U.S. citizen between the ages of 15 and 18 years.
• High school student in their JUNIOR year.
• Good scholastic record, in the upper 25% of class with a G.P.A. of 3.2 or better, or scholastic average of 85 or better over the past 2 1/2 years.
• Visual acuity 20/400 correctable to 20/20 or better, in each eye, refractive error not to exceed +/-6.0 diopters. Astigmatism not to exceed 3.0 diopters, Anisometropia not to exceed 3.50 diopter, and NOT color-blind.
• Good health, with no physical challenges or defects. Any history of asthma will be a disqualifying condition.
• Good leadership potential.
• Genuine interest in a career in the United States Coast Guard.

Any Junior who meet these requirements, and is SERIOUSLY interested in applying for Project AIM, must submit the following by March 15:

(1) An AIM Application;
(2) PSAT or SAT results;
(3) A transcript and the student's rank in class (if available);
(4) Three (3) brief recommendations - one from a counsel or teacher, one from a coach, and one from a third party, such as an employer, scoutmaster, clergyman or other person who has knowledge of the student's character.

Personal interviews will be arranged for those students whose applications are complete, and merit further consideration.

We feel that this may be an outstanding opportunity for Juniors who might be interested in the Academy and a nautical career as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Coast Guard. The United States Coast Guard Academy is the only national service Academy whose admission is strictly by academic competition and not by congressional appointment. Also, there is no geographical quota on Coast Guard Academy appointments.

For additional information or the name of the nearest Coast Guard Auxiliary AIM Officer, call the Coast Guard Customer Infoline at: 800-368-5647.
Interested students or parties in the Daytona Beach area may leave a message with the Flotilla AIM Officer at the e-mail address below.

If you wish to visit the Coast Guard Academy Website, click on the USCGA below.

Flotilla AIM Officer Charles "Jake" Jacobsen

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