This section describes the specific requirements which candidates must fulfill in addition to obtaining an appointment as outlined in §575.3.

(a) Age. On 1 July of the year admitted to the Military Academy a candidate must be at least 17 years of age and must not have passed his/her 22d birthday. The age requirements for all candidates are statutory and cannot be waived.

(b) Citizenship. A candidate must be a citizen of the United States, except those appointed specifically as foreign cadets.

(c) Character. Every candidate must be of good moral character.

(d) Marital Status. A candidate must be unmarried and not be pregnant or have a legal obligation to support a child or children.