When should I contact my ALO?

[FlyingWings]

I'm going into my sophomore year of high school this August and I was wondering when I should contact my ALO. Also, what would be the next step (meet in person/keep in contact/etc)?
All answers are appreciated

 

[AROTC-dad]

You are thinking ahead and that is good. There a lots of great threads on this topic:

Here are a few:
https://www.serviceacademyforums.co...hen-should-i-start-contact-with-my-alo.40515/
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/first-letter-to-alo.7391/
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/contacting-my-alo.10462/
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/when-to-first-contact-alo.23089/