BGO Interest and Welcome Email

BGO Interest/Welcome Email
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Fri, Jun 3, 2022 at 1:11 PM

Below is the initial email that we send to those interested in becoming a BGO. It prompts them to complete an
application that must be endorsed by their BGO Area Coordinator.
"Thank you for your interest in the USNA's Blue and Gold Information Officer Program.

The Naval Academy Information Program (NAIP), better known as the Blue and Gold Program, is a voluntary program
consisting of Active Duty and Navy Reserve officers, retired military personnel, alumni and interested civilians. NAIP
participants are divided into two categories - Naval Academy Information Affiliates (NAIAs) and Naval Academy
Information Officers (NAIOs). An Affiliate is an individual who is performing NAIP duties while waiting for formal
training. An Information Officer (NAIO) is an individual who has completed a formal training session. Both NAIOs and
NAIA’s are referred to as Blue and Gold Officers (BGOs). 

The USNA Admissions Candidate Guidance Office is responsible for conducting training and administering the NAIP.
Over 2100 Blue and Gold Officers (BGOs) represent four regions serving every state, overseas territory, and active
duty military applicant. They are qualified to counsel prospective midshipmen on every aspect of the U. S. Naval
Academy. Eighty-five Area Coordinators, who are experienced BGOs, are selected by the Dean of Admissions to
coordinate the program activities and serve as the recruiting focal point in their regional areas.  The Blue and Gold
Information System (BGIS) is the web-based real time system that was developed to better inform and counsel BGOs
on their candidates by staying directly connected with the USNA Admissions Candidate Guidance Office and is
mandatory for all BGOs.
The Admissions Office relies on the dedicated individuals that make up the NAIP to help spread the word about the
amazing opportunities available at USNA and to assist candidates in gaining admission.

Responsibilities of Blue and Gold Officers:

- Assist, counsel and interview USNA candidates
- Participate in Career/College nights in the local community
- Assist in the Academy's diversity recruiting efforts
- Participate in the planning & execution of local marketing events
- Act as local level Congressional liaison
- Encourage opportunities for favorable USNA publicity
- Develop close working rapport with principals and counselors in assigned schools
- Present Offers of Appointment to their candidates

Qualification Process (NAIA/NAIO-Blue and Gold Officers):

NAIA - Naval Academy Information Affiliate: Complete application, receive favorable recommendation by BGO Area
Coordinator, complete open book test exam and submit to Dir, Candidate Guidance. 
NAIO - Naval Academy Information Officer: Upon receiving formal training conducted by the Candidate Guidance
Office, NAIA's will be officially designated a NAIO. Once an NAIO, reservists may request orders to receive drill
credit/retirement pts for NAIO duties.

I have attached the USNA Blue and Gold affiliate application and process chart.  Once completed please forward to
your Area Coordinator, Insert AC's name & Rank (as applicable), for their endorsement at: Insert AC's email
address. Thank you again for your interest in this very important program.  If I can be of further assistance, please let
me know.
Respectfully,
LT Ryan Lluy
BGO Liaison Officer
Office of Admissions, United States Naval Academy

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USNA 1531-1 NavalAcademyInformationProgram (5-22).pdf

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