VOL. 6, NO. 3
OCT. 23, 1964

Navy seeks boys to take test for academy
Applications are now available for the Navy's 19th annual NROTC qualification test, according to Mr. Fred Bencriscutto, counselor, at Maine West. The nationwide examination will be given Dec. 12th. All eligible male high school seniors and graduates may apply.

On the basis of this test, personal interviews, physical examinations, and other factors, Mr. Bencriscutto explained, over 2,000 young men will be given college educations as midshipmen in NROTC units in 52 wellknown colleges and universities throughout the country.

Registrations for the test will close Nov. 20th. Informational bulletins and applications are available from Mr. Bencriscutto or the nearest U.S. Navy Recruiting Station.

A successful applicant receives financial aid for four years of college. This includes tuition, books, uniforms,		 miscellaneous expenses, and a $50 per month retainer fee. After successfully completing college degree requirements and naval science training, NROTC midshipmen become commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps.

During their training, regular NROTC midshipmen enjoy three summer cruises with various naval units, including visits to foreign ports. These cruises help them learn more about the variety of interesting and challenging opportunities available to them as naval officers.

Male officers of the United States who will be over 17 but not yet 21 on June 30th, 1965, and who are now high school seniors or graduates, are eligible to apply for the Dec. 12th NROTC qualifying test. Those who attain qualifying scores will be interviewed and given physical examinations next February.