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SUBJ/NAVAL RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS BLUE AND GOLD OFFICER PROGRAM// 
 
REF/A/DOC/1533.5// 
AMPN/REF A IS NAVCRUITCOM INSTRUCTION 1533.5, POLICIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE 
PROCEDURES FOR THE NAVAL RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS BLUE AND GOLD OFFICER 
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RMKS/1.  This NAVADMIN solicits applications for Active Duty and 
Selected Reserve (SELRES) naval officers and Naval Junior Reserve 
Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) instructor volunteers to participate 
in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Blue and Gold 
Officer (NBGO) Program.  Interested volunteers who meet the below 
criteria and as required by reference (a) are eligible to apply. 
 
2.  The Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (COMNAVCRUITCOM) 
established the NBGO Program to provide a cadre of trained 
volunteers to identify, recruit, counsel and assist NROTC 
scholarship applicants and ease the application submission process 
for all applicants.  NBGOs will serve as mentors and subject matter 
experts on available NROTC scholarships, the application submission 
process and help ensure timely application completion. 
 
3.  General Program Guidelines.  The NBGO Program consists of Active 
Duty and SELRES naval officers and NJROTC instructor volunteers. 
NBGOs will receive mandatory training from the COMNAVCRUITCOM staff 
with assistance from Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) Candidate 
Guidance Office (CGO). 
 
4.  Program Eligibility and Details 
    a.  NBGO volunteers must be Active Duty, SELRES or NJROTC 
instructors.  Participation from NROTC alumni is highly encouraged. 
    b.  NBGOs must exemplify the highest standards of ethics, 
conduct and courtesy. 
    c.  NBGOs must support the missions of COMNAVCRUITCOM, NSTC and 
the NBGO Program and have a working familiarity of the admissions 
process and the life of a NROTC Midshipman. 
    d.  NBGOs are responsible for marketing NROTC scholarships in 
their respective area and encouraged to participate in the planning 
and execution of local marketing events, develop a close working 
rapport with high school influencers, NJROTC units and Science, 
Technology, Engineering and Math leaders in the area. 
    e.  NBGOs will work closely with the local Navy Talent 
Acquisition Group (NAVTALACQGRU) NROTC coordinator throughout the 
application process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant with 
NBGO support, to ensure the application package is complete prior to 
submission to the NROTC coordinator. 
    f.  NBGOs are required to complete initial training prior to 
being designated an NBGO.  Bi-annual refresher training will be 
required to remain current. 
    g.  NBGOs will be responsible for completing a monthly status 
report and sending via email to nbgo_program@navy.mil. 
    h.  Funding for marketing materials will be provided by 
COMNAVCRUITCOM.  No funding will be provided for travel. 
 
5.  Application and Selection 
    a.  Interested volunteers should email applications to 
COMNAVCRUITCOM at nbgo_program@navy.mil. 
    b.  Application package should include at a minimum name, 
current location or duty station, contact number and a personal 
statement explaining why they desire to participate. 
    c.  NBGO applications will be accepted throughout the year. 
COMNAVCRUITCOM will solicit program participation semi-annually. 
COMNAVCRUITCOM will confirm and approve all NGBO participation 
request within five working days of receipt. 
 
6.  The point of contact for the NBGO Program is LT Charise Fogle, 
Reserve Officer Accessions/NROTC Programs Division Director, 
(901)874-7312 or via e-mail at charise.p.fogle.mil@us.navy.mil. 
 
7.  Request the widest dissemination of the above information.  NSTC 
NJROTC coordinator is requested to pass this information to all 
NJROTC instructors. 
 
8.  This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or 
canceled, whichever occurs first. 
 
9.  Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// 
 
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