OPNAVINST 1420.1B 14 DEC 09 should have the top of the page facing right. Do not place applications in document protectors, notebooks, spiral binding or report covers. All transcripts should be removed from their envelopes and marked as enclosures to the application. Nuclear option applicants must submit an original and one copy of their application. Applications must include the following in the order indicated: (1) STA-21 application cover letter for consideration (section 3). (2) STA-21 application data letter (section 4) or submitted through Web site: https://www.sta-21.navy.mil/. Do not submit the STA-21 data letter if an application is submitted via the Web site. (3) A personally composed and signed one-page typed statement presenting reasons for desiring STA-21 participation and the applicant’s professional/vocational intentions in a specific designator of the URL. Comprehension of and motivation for selected designator(s) of the URL are of significance to the selection board. Exceptions apply to the following target group options: STA-21 CEC option, STA-21 SC option, STA-21 special duty officer (Intel), STA-21 NC option, STA-21 MC option, and STA-21 SWO (IP/IW/ED/OCEANO) options and HR option. Applicants should address specific desires for their desired designator communities. Include name, rate/rank, and SSN on the statement. Ensure the statement is signed and dated. (4) Certified copies of the last five "observed" enlisted evaluations, if available. “Not-Observed” evaluations should be included for continuity purposes. Special evaluations are not required. (5) Certified copies of SAT or ACT scores from a test taken within 3 years of application due date. As it usually takes at least 4 to 6 weeks to obtain test results, early registration and testing are essential. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that a certified copy of test results is included in the application package. Any application that does not include a hard copy of the required SAT or ACT results will not be considered unless the CO’s endorsement provides a compelling reason. Taking the exam late in and of itself is not justification for late submission. In addition to including results in the application, test results can be released directly from the testing agency by marking release code 0493 on the test registration form. For any previous testing, scores may be 8-8
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