Military Academy Liaison Officer Director's Welcome

Military Academy Liaison Officer Director's Welcome

Greetings from West Point

I want to share with you an opportunity to continue to serve by working with the United States Military Academy Admissions Office as a Military Academy Liaison Officer (MALO). 

MALOs are Reserve and National Guard Officers who represent West Point in their community. MALOs come from a diverse population, representing all branches, ranks and sources of commission. Additionally, reserve MALOs earn retirement points for their time and efforts on behalf of Admissions. All MALOs share a professional work ethic and a passion for assisting our young people make an informed decision that is best for them and best for our Army. 

Our team is responsible for not only identifying quality applicants, but also ensuring that all candidates, regardless of location, military affiliation, or socioeconomic status, have access to information concerning the United States Military Academy (USMA) and Army ROTC. We cannot do this alone. We need your help to get the word out about the college and career opportunities offered by the Army. 

If you are interested in continuing to serve our Nation, contribute to the quality of the future Army Officer Corps, I ask you to consider serving as a MALO, join our MALO force, and begin making a difference in the lives and futures of the young men and women in your community. 

Should you have any questions or want further information about our MALO program, please contact the West Point Reserve Affairs Office. 

Go Army! 

Rance A. Lee 
Colonel, U.S. Army 
Director of Admissions 

More about the MALO Program

The MALO program was established in 1970 to utilize Army Reserve officers as community-based outreach for USMA and ROTC ascensions. It aims to:

  • Encourage candidates to apply to West Point and ROTC scholarship programs 
  • Mentor candidates throughout the admissions and nomination processes 
  • Work in partnership with assigned Regional Admissions Commanders 
  • Develop informational network among guidance counselors and school administrators throughout assigned district(s) 

Assignments are made by congressional district.

Reserve Affairs Team established within Admissions to manage the MALO program:

  • Supports the individual needs of MALOs throughout all Army Reserve affiliations
  • Coordinates ascension of applicants from application through the review and approval process
  • Coordinates IRR/MALO attachment through HRC
  • Supports officer career development via annual OERs and PME support

MALO opportunities available throughout all reserve affiliations:

  • All MALOs receive initial training (onsite or distance learning)
  • All MALOs, regardless of affiliation, earn reserve points towards retirement

The IRR has up to 414 authorized positions for officers in ranks of O-2 thru O-6.

  • No limit on TPU, IMA, National Guard, or Mil-Tech officers
  • Unlimited TPU, IMA, National Guard, Mil-Tech positions available for “points only”
  • Active duty may participate but do not earn additional points toward retirement
  • Belief in the West Point mission
  • No current “flags” or any “UCMJ actions” in your personnel file/history
  • Maintain PT Test standards and medical readiness
  • Desire to support candidates, and Directorate of Admissions in identifying tomorrow’s leaders today
  • Willingness and ability to work within a team environment
  • Willingness to represent the Directorate of Admissions at select public/private schools, college fairs, Congressional Service Academy Days, Admissions Information Meetings
  • Willingness to facilitate and complete interviews with local competitive candidates