Instructions on How to Create an AKO Account

Creating an AKO Account for Contracted Cadets

• Go to www.us.army.mil
• Click "Register Without A CAC”
• Enter Social Security Number, Click "Enter"
• Enter Date of Birth in this format: MM/DD/YEAR
• Enter Exact Contracting Date in Pay Entry Date (PEBD) field in same format as above, Click "Next"
• The screen should display your name, Click "Next"
• Next screen will ask you to verify your external email address, Click "Next"
• Fill in the below information: 
  •   Organization: Fordham University AROTC
  •   Organization Street Address: 441 East Fordham Road, FMH 130
  •   Organization City: Bronx
  •   Organization State: NY
  •   Organization Zip Code: 10458
  •   Phone Number: (718) 817-4875
  •   Your Cell Phone Number and Provider
  • Click "Next"
• Create a Password, Click "Next" 
• Ensure that the password you create is a minimum of 10 characters containing a minimum of: 2 capital letters, 2 lower case letters, 2 numbers, 2 special symbols, and 2 additional characters of any variety
• Be sure to write down your user name and password and store in a safe place. Click Next.
• You will select a series of password questions. Click "Next" / "Finish"
• Log in to AKO using your designated user name and the password you selected
• You will be required to select 15 security questions and answers that are required for all Non-CAC users to prevent identity theft. Click "Next" / "Finish"
• Log in to AKO again, confirm the consent to monitoring notice, and enter your password, and click “I Agree”
• You will be logged in to AKO. If you experience problems, contact the help desk
• Once your account is activated, use your AKO email to email the ROO at arotcroo@fordham.edu, email your MS Instructor, and the OPS NCO at arotcopsnco@fordham.edu