EXHIBIT 1.(10)(a)

                      VARIABLE UNIVERSAL LIFE APPLICATION
                       (Known in some states as Flexible
                            Premium Variable Life)


                              ABOUT THIS BOOKLET

Here's the life insurance application you requested.  Before you begin, please
take a  moment  to read  the  step-by-step  instructions  below.  If you  have
questions  and would like to speak to an Account  Representative,  please call
toll free 1-800-292-8444 (in San Antonio call 456-9050).

1.    This booklet  contains an application for USAA Life Insurance  Company's
      Variable  Universal Life insurance  policy.  Please  complete the entire
      application and sign where  indicated.  If additional space is needed to
      answer any question, please attach an extra sheet of paper.

2.    Use the Guide  opposite the questions as a "road map" to completing  the
      application.

3.    In some cases,  medical  tests will be required.  USAA Life will arrange
      and pay for the tests.

4.    To take  advantage of our Automatic  Payment Plan for premium  payments,
      complete  the  authorization  form  enclosed in your packet and attach a
      check marked "VOID" to the form.

5.    RETURN THIS BOOKLET  INTACT along with any required  premium  payment in
      the enclosed  postage-paid  envelope.  If the insurance  you're applying
      for, plus any other insurance you have with USAA Life, exceeds $500,000,
      do NOT send the premium payment with your application.  We will bill you
      when your application is approved.


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                   VARIABLE UNIVERSAL LIFE - PART I - GUIDE


1 PROPOSED INSURED

Annual income is NOT required if the applicant is a dependent child.


2 POLICYOWNER

Only the Policyowner can exercise policy rights.  If the Proposed Insured is a
minor,  an adult must be named as the  Policyowner.  If a business is named as
the Policyowner, indicate the name of business.

After the policy is issued, a Business Authorization Form will be sent to you.
If the  Policyowner  is other than the Proposed  Insured,  we recommend that a
Successor  Owner be named in Section  20,  Special  Requests,  under  Personal
Profile Part II. 

Generally, it is advisable to name the Proposed Insured as the Successor Owner
unless  federal  estate tax is a  consideration  OR the Proposed  Insured is a
minor.


3 PAYOR

If the  premiums  for  the  policy  will be paid by  someone  other  than  the
Policyowner, please complete this section.


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VARIABLE UNIVERSAL LIFE ~ PART I ~ APPLICATION


1  PROPOSED INSURED (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
  NAME:  FIRST       MIDDLE        LAST          BIRTH DATE:  MO DAY YR    AGE

  ____________________________________________   ______________________    ____

  BIRTHPLACE  (STATE)  SEX: [ ] M   [ ] F
  SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER _____________________
  USAA NUMBER (IF ANY) _______________________
  DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER AND STATE OF ISSUE  ________________________
  EMPLOYER/SOURCE OF INCOME __________________
  OCCUPATION / DUTIES ________________________
  ANNUAL  INCOME  $___________________________

  MILITARY STATUS:
  [ ] ACTIVE DUTY   [ ] RETIRED      [ ] ACTIVE RESERVE   [ ] INACTIVE RESERVE
  [ ] SEPARATED     [ ] PRECOMMISSIONED        [ ] NONE

  BRANCH OF SERVICE/GOVT AGENCY        MILITARY RANK

  _____________________________        _____________

  RESIDENCE PHONE       EXT.         BUSINESS PHONE        EXT.

  (___)_______________  _______      (___)_______________  _______

  RESIDENCE ADDRESS:  NUMBER & STREET       CITY             STATE         ZIP

  ____________________________________________________________________________

  YEARS THERE

  ______________


  BUSINESS ADDRESS:  NUMBER & STREET        CITY             STATE         ZIP

  ____________________________________________________________________________


  YEARS EMPLOYED

  ______________________


  HAVE YOU OR YOUR SPOUSE EVER BEEN AN OFFICER IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES?

  [ ]  YES    [ ]  NO

  HAVE EITHER OF YOUR PARENTS OR YOUR SPOUSE'S PARENTS EVER BEEN
  AN OFFICER IN THE U.S. ARMED  FORCES?   [ ] YES  [ ] NO


  2 POLICYOWNER  (COMPLETE ONLY IF THE  POLICYOWNER IS OTHER THAN THE PROPOSED
  INSURED OR IF THE PROPOSED INSURED IS UNDER AGE 15)

  RANK/TITLE            NAME:  FIRST             MIDDLE                 LAST

  ____________________________________________________________________________


  RELATIONSHIP TO INSURED                    SSN/TAX  ID NO.

  ____________________________________________________________________________

  ADDRESS:  NUMBER & STREET             CITY                     STATE    ZIP

  ____________________________________________________________________________


  RESIDENCE PHONE       EXT.         BUSINESS PHONE        EXT.

  (___)_______________  _______      (___)_______________  _______


  BIRTH    MO DAY YR
  DATE:    __/__/__         USAA  NUMBER (IF ANY) ____________


POLICY SENT TO POLICYOWNER UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED.[ ] INSURED [ ] OTHER
IF OTHER, PLEASE  COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

  NAME:  FIRST                        MIDDLE        LAST

  ____________________________________________________________________________


  ADDRESS:  NUMBER & STREET             CITY                     STATE    ZIP

  ____________________________________________________________________________


  YEARS THERE

  _______________


3  PAYOR (COMPLETE ONLY IF PAYOR IS OTHER THAN POLICYOWNER)

  NAME:  FIRST                        MIDDLE        LAST


  ____________________________________________________________________________

  RELATIONSHIP TO INSURED


  ____________________________________________________________________________

  SSN/TAX ID NO.


  ____________________________________________________________________________

  ADDRESS:  NUMBER & STREET             CITY                     STATE    ZIP


  ____________________________________________________________________________


  YEARS THERE

  ____________


  RESIDENCE PHONE       EXT.         BUSINESS PHONE        EXT.

  (___)_______________  _______      (___)_______________  _______


  BIRTH    MO DAY YR
  DATE:    __/__/__         USAA  NUMBER (IF ANY) ____________


  PREMIUM NOTICES SENT TO POLICYOWNER UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED.



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4     POLICY AMOUNT AND OPTIONAL BENEFITS

SELECT  OPTION-Option  A  and/or  Option  B  are  mentioned  in  the  enclosed
illustration.  Be sure to write in the  SPECIFIED  AMOUNT OF  INSURANCE.  Then
decide  which  OPTIONAL  BENEFITS  you want.  Each of the  options  carries an
additional premium.

WAIVER OF MONTHLY  DEDUCTION  - If you  suffer an  accident  or  illness  that
results in a covered  disability;  this  option  guarantees  that your cost of
insurance  will be paid for you  during  the  period of your  disability.  The
premium for this benefit varies based on the age of the Proposed Insured.

ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT (ADB) - If you die as a result of a covered accident,
this option will pay your  beneficiary  an  ADDITIONAL  amount  above the face
amount you have  selected  for the  policy.  The  selected  ADB can be up to a
maximum of $200,000, or the face amount of the policy,  whichever is less. The
premium for ADB is $.84 per $1,000 of coverage per year.

CHILD RIDER - An easy way to provide coverage for your child(ren),  this rider
is available  in $1,000  increments  from $2,000 to a maximum of $25,000.  The
cost for this rider is $6 per $1,000 of coverage per year. Premiums remain the
same, regardless of the number of children covered. The Proposed Insured under
the basic  policy must be age 20 through 55 to select the Child Rider  option.
If you select the Child Rider option,  you must complete Sections 13-19 of the
Personal Profile.


5 PREMIUM AMOUNT AND METHOD OF PAYMENT

PREMIUM  AMOUNT - Write in your  Planned  Periodic  Premium  for the amount of
insurance  and Optional  Benefits you selected in Section 4. (See the enclosed
illustration  for the  premiums.)  If you select the  Automatic  Payment Plan,
enclose a check for two  months'  premium.  If you select any other  method of
payment,  enclose one full payment for the payment interval selected.  (Please
make checks payable to USAA Life Insurance Company.)

METHOD OF PAYMENT - Select  the method by which you want to make your  premium
payments.

AUTOMATIC  PAYMENT PLAN.  We suggest that you use our Automatic  Payment Plan.
This is an efficient and economical  monthly  payment  system that  authorizes
USAA Life to  automatically  withdraw your premium payment on the date of your
choice from your bank  account.  Complete  and return the  authorization  form
enclosed in your packet.

MONTHLY GOVERNMENT ALLOTMENT.  If you are eligible,  you may elect to pay your
premiums by Monthly  Government  Allotment.  With this method,  your  contract
premium  amount is  deducted  at the end of the  month in which the  salary is
earned. We'll provide additional instructions after your policy is issued.

DIRECT  BILLING.  If you choose  this  method,  please  also  select a payment
frequency.  You can choose between an annual,  semi-annual or quarterly direct
premium payment plan.

SINGLE  PREMIUM.  Single  Premium  means you have no plans for future  premium
payments.

NOTE: IF THE INSURANCE  YOU'RE  APPLYING FOR, PLUS ANY OTHER INSURANCE YOU NOW
HAVE WITH USAA  LIFE,  EXCEEDS  $500,000,  DO NOT SEND THE  PREMIUM  WITH YOUR
APPLICATION. WE WILL BILL YOU WHEN YOUR APPLICATION IS APPROVED.

1035 EXCHANGE If you intend to cancel an existing policy and transfer the cash
surrender  value to the policy applied for in this  application,  then fill in
the amount of exchange and the company name of the policy. You should complete
a  separate  1035  Exchange  form and send it and your old  policy  with  your
application.


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4     POLICY AMOUNT AND OPTIONAL BENEFITS

PLAN NAME: VARIABLE UNIVERSAL LIFE (KNOWN AS FLEXIBLE PREMIUM VARIABLE LIFE IN
GA, IL, IN, MD, PA, TN, VA, AND DC.) SPECIFIED  AMOUNT OF INSURANCE  ($100,000
MINIMUM) $_______________

 SELECT OPTION
(CHECK ONLY ONE): [ ] OPTION A                 [ ] OPTION B
                      Provides fixed death         Provides fixed
                       benefit protection          insurance protection
                                                   plus your cash
                                                   value as total death benefit


OPTIONAL BENEFITS:  CHECK THE BENEFITS YOU ARE REQUESTING AND
                    FILL IN  AMOUNT IF APPLICABLE.

  [ ] WAIVER OF MONTHLY  DEDUCTION (Not available if Proposed Insured is under
      age 15 or over age 55:  not  available  in New York).
  [ ] ACCIDENTAL  DEATH  BENEFIT (ADB) (Not  available if Proposed  Insured is
      under age 10 or over age 60) $___________ 
  [ ] CHILD RIDER (Only available if Proposed Insured is age 20 through 55 and
      child  is age 17 or  under;  not  available  for  residents  of  Hawaii)
      $____________

  [ ] OTHER _________________________________


5     PREMIUM AMOUNT AND METHOD OF PAYMENT

 INITIAL PREMIUM PAYMENT AMOUNT   $__________
 PLANNED PERIODIC PREMIUMS $_________

 METHOD OF PAYMENT
    (SELECT ONLY ONE)
 
  [ ] AUTOMATIC PAYMENT PLAN (MONTHLY) $ ______________  You must complete and
      return the enclosed  authorization  form with this  application.  Please
      include a voided check from your financial institution.

  [ ]  MONTHLY GOVERNMENT ALLOTMENT $ ______________

  [ ]  DIRECT BILLING $ ______________

       [ ] ANNUALLY        $ ______________
       [ ] SEMI-ANNUALLY   $ ______________
       [ ] QUARTERLY       $ ______________

  [ ]  SINGLE PREMIUM $ ______________

 PLEASE ENCLOSE A CHECK
 FOR THE INITIAL PREMIUM PAYMENT AMOUNT
 WITH YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION.

  If the  amount  of  insurance  you're  applying  for,  plus any  other  life
  insurance  you  have  with  USAA  Life,  exceeds  $500,000,  do NOT send the
  premium.

  1035 EXCHANGE $____________  FROM

        ________________________
           (NAME OF COMPANY)


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6     INVESTMENT  ALLOCATION

Provide the desired  percent  allocation  of the initial  premium  payment you
request next to your selected  accounts.  If you are  allocating  your premium
payment to variable  fund accounts  other than the Money Market  Variable Fund
Account,  that portion of your premium  payment will be allocated to the Money
Market Variable Fund Account for a period equal to the FREE LOOK PERIOD stated
in your policy plus five days. At the end of the period,  the premium payments
will be  allocated  as directed in this  application  and as explained in more
detail in the  prospectus.  If you decide to return the policy within the FREE
LOOK PERIOD, USAA Life will refund your money as explained in the policy.


7     INVESTMENT SUITABILITY INFORMATION

These questions are intended to help you determine your Investment  Objectives
and Risk  Tolerance.  This  information  helps us determine the suitability of
this policy for your needs.

Please complete all of this  information to the best of your ability.  Enter a
number  from 1-4 in the space  provided  (with 1 as the  highest)  to rate the
priority  of your  Investment  Objectives  and  Risk  Tolerance.  Below  this,
complete the information based on the Policyowner's income and net worth.


8     TOBACCO USE

  Please answer questions regarding your tobacco use.

  NOTE:  TOBACCO  USE  QUESTION  A SHOULD BE  ANSWERED  "YES" IF THE  PROPOSED
  INSURED  HAS  USED ANY  TOBACCO  PRODUCTS  OR  NICOTINE  SUBSTITUTES  (E.G.,
  NICOTINE PATCH OR GUM) IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.


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6     INVESTMENT ALLOCATION

  You may  allocate  your  premium  payment  to as many of the  variable  fund
  accounts as you like, in amounts no smaller than one tenth of a percent,  as
  long as the total equals 100%.

USAA LIFE:

 _____ % Growth & Income
 _____ % World Growth
 _____ % Aggressive Growth
 _____ % Diversified Assets
 _____ % International
 _____ % Income
 _____ % Money Market
 _____ % Alger American Growth
 _____ % Scudder VLIF Capital Growth
 _____ % Bankers Trust Equity 500 Index
 _____ % Bankers Trust Small Cap Index
 _____ % Bankers Trust EAFE (R) Index

 100% TOTAL


7     INVESTMENT SUITABILITY INFORMATION (TO BE COMPLETED BY POLICYOWNER)

  INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES Enter a priority rating from 1-4 (with 1 as highest).

 _____  Long-term gain
 _____  Short-term gain
 _____  Income
 _____  Tax advantaged


RISK TOLERANCE
Check one.

 ______  Aggressive
 ______  Moderate
 ______  Conservative


INVESTMENT TIME HORIZON
[ ] 1-10 years               [ ] 10-20 years   [ ] 20+ years

Annual income from  occupation $_______ 
Annual income from other sources $_______ 
Projected  income for next 12 months  $_______ 
Estimated  net worth  (excluding home) $_______ 
Tax bracket _____ 
List sources of income ________________


8     TOBACCO USE  (PLEASE  LIST  DETAILS  FOR EACH "YES"  ANSWER IN THE SPACE
      PROVIDED BELOW)

A.    Has the Proposed  Insured  smoked one or more  cigarettes in the last 12
      months? [ ] Yes [ ] No

B.    Has the  Proposed  Insured  used any other  form of  tobacco  or tobacco
      surrogate in the last 12 months? [ ]Yes [ ] No

C.    Has the Proposed Insured ever used any form of tobacco? [ ]Yes [ ]No

    TYPE          AVERAGE DAILY USAGE       DATE LAST USED

  ________        ___________________      _______________

    TYPE          AVERAGE DAILY USAGE       DATE LAST USED

  ________        ___________________      _______________


    TYPE          AVERAGE DAILY USAGE       DATE LAST USED

  ________        ___________________      _______________


    TYPE          AVERAGE DAILY USAGE       DATE LAST USED

  ________        ___________________      _______________


                 NOW, COMPLETE THE PERSONAL PROFILE SECTION.


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                      PERSONAL PROFILE - PART I - GUIDE


9     PURPOSE OF INSURANCE

Please  check  the  appropriate  box for  Purpose  of  Insurance.  Purpose  of
Insurance  includes  two  broad  areas  --  personal  and  business.

PERSONAL INSURANCE  INCLUDES:  FAMILY  PROTECTION,  which protects against the
loss of your future  income;  ESTATE  LIQUIDITY,  which  protects  against the
forced  sale of your  estate to pay  estate  taxes;  DEBT  PROTECTION,  to pay
specific debt balances.

BUSINESS INSURANCE INCLUDES:  KEY PERSON,  which protects a business from loss
of  revenue  due to the  death  of a key  person;  BUY/SELL  AGREEMENT,  which
provides  funding to settle a deceased  partner's  business  interest.

IF THE PURPOSE FOR THIS  INSURANCE  IS NOT LISTED,  please  check  "Other" and
indicate the purpose in the space provided.


10    BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION

Please write in the full name and address of each beneficiary.  If you wish to
name a trust as  beneficiary,  please  indicate  whether  it is an  intervivos
(living) trust or a testamentary  trust  established by your will. If it is an
intervivos trust, please include the date it was written,  grantor's name, and
the name and address of the trustee.

PRIMARY  BENEFICIARY  - This is the person,  persons,  or trust to receive the
proceeds from the policy at the insured's death.

CONTINGENT BENEFICIARY - The person, persons, or trust to receive the proceeds
if the primary  beneficiary  does not survive  the  insured.  If more than one
person is named as primary or  contingent  beneficiary,  the proceeds  will be
divided equally unless otherwise directed.

NOTE: WHEN YOU NAME A BENEFICIARY, PLEASE INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS, RELATIONSHIP,
AND SOCIAL SECURITY OR TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER INFORMATION.


11    LIFE  INSURANCE  NOW IN FORCE (OR  APPLIED  FOR ON THE LIFE OF  PROPOSED
      INSURED NAMED IN PART I)

COMPLETE  NAME OF COMPANY - Please  list all  policies  currently  in force or
applied for on the life of the individual to be insured. If none, so indicate.

TYPE OF PLAN AND COVERAGE - Please  indicate  type of plan and  coverage  type
(e.g., personal, business, group) for each policy listed.

ACCIDENTAL  DEATH BENEFIT - If any of these policies have an Accidental  Death
Benefit, fill in the dollar amount.


12    REPLACEMENT

If you are replacing a policy, please provide the following information:. name
of company, amount of policy, effective date of policy, and policy number.

NOTE: IF YOU ARE REPLACING A POLICY THAT HAS SUBSTANTIAL  CASH AVAILABLE,  YOU
MAY BE  CREATING  A TAXABLE  SITUATION.  TAX RULES MAY ALLOW YOU TO DEFER THIS
TAXABLE GAIN WHEN BUYING  ANOTHER  POLICY.  SPECIAL FORMS ARE REQUIRED IN SUCH
SITUATIONS, SO PLEASE CALL FOR ASSISTANCE.

HAWAII RESIDENTS: IF YOU CHECK "YES" FOR REPLACEMENT,  state law requires that
you send your policy to USAA Life Insurance Company for comparison.


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PERSONAL PROFILE ~ PART I


9     PURPOSE OF INSURANCE

[ ] FAMILY PROTECTION                        [ ]  KEY PERSON
[ ] ESTATE LIQUIDITY                         [ ]  BUY/SELL AGREEMENT
[ ] DEBT PROTECTION                          [ ]  OTHER


10    BENEFICIARY  DESIGNATION  (ATTACH  A  SEPARATE  SHEET  IF MORE  SPACE IS
      REQUIRED)

 NAME OF PRIMARY BENEFICIARY(IES):  FIRST         MIDDLE           LAST


 _____________________________________________________________________________

 RELATIONSHIP TO INSURED   BIRTH DATE:    MO DAY YR       SSN / TAX ID NUMBER


 _________________________________________/___/_______________________________

  ADDRESS:  NUMBER & STREET             CITY                     STATE    ZIP


  ____________________________________________________________________________


  NAME OF CONTINGENT BENEFICIARY(IES):  FIRST         MIDDLE           LAST


 _____________________________________________________________________________


 RELATIONSHIP TO INSURED   BIRTH DATE:    MO DAY YR       SSN / TAX ID NUMBER


 _________________________________________/___/____________________________

  ADDRESS:  NUMBER & STREET             CITY                     STATE    ZIP


  ____________________________________________________________________________


  IF THERE ARE NO SURVIVING BENEFICIARIES,  THE PROCEEDS ARE PAID TO THE OWNER
  OR,  IF THE OWNER IS  DECEASED,  TO THE  OWNER'S  ESTATE.  IF A  BENEFICIARY
  DESIGNATED IS A TRUST PLEASE PROVIDE THE TRUST NAME,  GRANTOR'S NAME,  TRUST
  DATE, TRUSTEE INFORMATION AND TRUST TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.


11    LIFE  INSURANCE  NOW IN FORCE (OR  APPLIED  FOR ON THE LIFE OF  PROPOSED
      INSURED NAMED IN PART I)

 1.   NAME OF COMPANY    POLICY NUMBER    YR ISSUED    TYPE PLAN


 ___________________________________________________________________


      COVERAGE TYPE   AMOUNT    ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT


 ___________________________________________________________________

 2.   NAME OF COMPANY    POLICY NUMBER    YR ISSUED    TYPE PLAN


 ___________________________________________________________________


      COVERAGE TYPE   AMOUNT    ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT


 ___________________________________________________________________

 3.   NAME OF COMPANY    POLICY NUMBER    YR ISSUED    TYPE PLAN


 ___________________________________________________________________


      COVERAGE TYPE   AMOUNT    ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT


 ___________________________________________________________________


12    REPLACEMENT

  Is this  application  for  insurance  intended to replace or modify any life
  insurance  now  in  force  on  the  life  of  any  Proposed  Insured?  (This
  information is required by state regulations.)  [ ] Yes [ ]No

  IF YES, PLEASE LIST EACH POLICY TO BE REPLACED.



 _____________________________________________________________________________
  COMPANY              AMOUNT               ISSUE DATE          POLICY NUMBER

 _____________________________________________________________________________
  COMPANY              AMOUNT               ISSUE DATE          POLICY NUMBER


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13    CHILD RIDER  (AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN AGE 17 AND UNDER;  NOT AVAILABLE IN
      HAWAII)

  Complete  this section if you are  requesting  Child Rider  coverage on your
  policy.  Complete  questions  about  children  in  Section  18 of  Part  II,
  Statement of Health.  Family members who are not listed will not be covered.

  NOTE: UNLESS OTHERWISE  DESIGNATED UNDER SECTION 20, SPECIAL  REQUESTS,  THE
  BENEFICIARY FOR THIS INSURANCE WILL BE THE PROPOSED  INSURED UNDER THE BASIC
  POLICY.


14    AVOCATION

  Complete  this section for all persons to be covered  under the basic policy
  and Child  Rider.

  Please  give  details  regarding  the  type of  activity  and  frequency  of
  participation.


15    FOREIGN RESIDENCE / TRAVEL

  Complete  this section for all persons to be covered  under the basic policy
  and Child Rider.

  This question  applies to active duty personnel as well as to civilians.  Do
  not include vacation travel of 30 days or less to Europe, Canada, Mexico, or
  Japan.


16    AVIATION

  Complete  this section for all persons to be covered  under the basic policy
  and Child  Rider. 

  Please give details regarding type of aircraft, FAA certificate type(s), and
  hours flown.

17    DRIVING HISTORY

  Complete  this section for all persons to be covered  under the basic policy
  and Child Rider.

  Please provide details regarding driving history for the past five years.


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13    CHILD RIDER (ATTACH A SEPARATE SHEET IF MORE SPACE IS REQUIRED)


  IF COVERAGE IS NOT REQUIRED, PROCEED TO THE NEXT QUESTION.

 1. CHILD'S NAME              SEX: [ ]M  [ ]F    BIRTH DATE: MO DAY YR


    _________________________________________________________________

    SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER     HEIGHT (FT/IN)  WEIGHT (LBS) 


    _________________________________________________________________

    AMOUNT OF LIFE INSURANCE NOW IN FORCE


    _________________________________________________________________

 2. CHILD'S NAME              SEX: [ ]M  [ ]F    BIRTH DATE: MO DAY YR


    _________________________________________________________________

    SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER     HEIGHT (FT/IN)  WEIGHT (LBS) 


    _________________________________________________________________

    AMOUNT OF LIFE INSURANCE NOW IN FORCE


    _________________________________________________________________


 3. CHILD'S NAME              SEX: [ ]M  [ ]F    BIRTH DATE: MO DAY YR


    _________________________________________________________________

    SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER     HEIGHT (FT/IN)  WEIGHT (LBS) 


    _________________________________________________________________

    AMOUNT OF LIFE INSURANCE NOW IN FORCE


    _________________________________________________________________


14    AVOCATION

  Has any Proposed  Insured ever  participated in or does any Proposed Insured
  plan to participate  in (within the next 12 months) any of the following:
  [ ] Yes   [ ] No

 IF YES, CHECK ALL THAT APPLY AND PROVIDE DETAILS BELOW.

 [ ] AUTOMOBILE RACING
 [ ] SKYDIVING
 [ ] ROCK OR MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
 [ ] POWERBOAT RACING
 [ ] ULTRALIGHT FLYING
 [ ] MOTORCYCLE RACING
 [ ] HANG GLIDING
 [ ] SCUBA DIVING
 [ ] BALLOONING


 PROPOSED INSURED     AVOCATION      TIMES PER MONTH


 ___________________________________________________


 DETAILS (SPEEDS ATTAINED,  DEPTHS/HEIGHTS REACHED, ETC.)


 ________________________________________________________

 PROPOSED INSURED     AVOCATION      TIMES PER MONTH


 ___________________________________________________


 DETAILS (SPEEDS ATTAINED,  DEPTHS/HEIGHTS REACHED, ETC.)


 ________________________________________________________


15    FOREIGN RESIDENCE / TRAVEL

  Do any of the  Proposed  Insureds  plan to  travel to or reside in a foreign
  country within the next 12 months?  [ ] Yes [ ] No

IF YES, PROVIDE DETAILS AS INDICATED BELOW.


 _____________________________________________________________________________
 PROPOSED INSURED     COUNTRY NAME       PURPOSE OF VISIT       LENGTH OF  STAY


 _____________________________________________________________________________
 PROPOSED INSURED     COUNTRY NAME       PURPOSE OF VISIT       LENGTH OF  STAY


16.   AVIATION

  Has any Proposed Insured ever flown or does any Proposed Insured plan to fly
  in the next 24 months as a pilot, crew member,  student,  or in any capacity
  other than as a passenger? [ ] Yes [ ] No

  IF YES, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING. 


 ACTIVE DUTY OR RESERVE         BRANCH OF SERVICE        MAJOR COMMAND (AMC,
                                                         ACC, etc.)

 ____________________________________________________________________________

 TYPE(S) OF AIRCRAFT   [ ] PILOT    [ ] CREW MEMBER


 ____________________________________________________________________________


 HOURS FLOWN:  NEXT 12 MOS.      LAST 12 MOS.      13-24 MOS. AGO


 ____________________________________________________________________________

COMMERCIAL


 ____________________________________________________________________________

 TYPE(S) OF AIRCRAFT   [ ] PILOT    [ ] CREW MEMBER


 ____________________________________________________________________________


 HOURS FLOWN:  NEXT 12 MOS.      LAST 12 MOS.      13-24 MOS. AGO


 ____________________________________________________________________________


CIVILIAN PLEASURE


 ____________________________________________________________________________

 TYPE(S) OF AIRCRAFT   [ ] PILOT    [ ] CREW MEMBER


 ____________________________________________________________________________


 HOURS FLOWN:  NEXT 12 MOS.      LAST 12 MOS.      13-24 MOS. AGO


 ____________________________________________________________________________


TOTAL HOURS FLOWN WHILE IN CHARGE OF AN AIRCRAFT: _____ MILITARY _____CIVILIAN

If aviation participation requires a restriction for the base policy, which do
you prefer?
   [ ] Pay additional premium   [ ] Have policy contain an Aviation Exclusion
                                    except when traveling as a passenger

  NOTE:  THE ABOVE  OPTIONS DO NOT APPLY TO THE  ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT. THE
  AVIATION EXCLUSION FOR THAT BENEFIT CANNOT BE WAIVED.


17    DRIVING HISTORY

  Within the last five years,  has any  Proposed  Insured  been  convicted  of
  Driving While Intoxicated,  Driving Under the Influence,  two or more moving
  violations, or had a driver's license suspended or revoked? [ ] Yes [ ] No

  IF YES, PROVIDE DETAILS AS INDICATED BELOW.

 ____________________________________________________________________________
 PROPOSED INSURED    DATE      VIOLATION TYPE    DETAILS (SPEED, LENGTH OF 
                                                 SUSPENSION/REVOCATION, ETC.)

 ____________________________________________________________________________
 PROPOSED INSURED    DATE      VIOLATION TYPE    DETAILS (SPEED, LENGTH OF 
                                                 SUSPENSION/REVOCATION, ETC.)


                                                            TURN TO NEXT PAGE.

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                       PERSONAL PROFILE - PART II GUIDE

18    STATEMENT OF HEALTH

Complete this section for all persons to be covered under the basic policy and
Child Rider.

Depending  upon your age, the amount of coverage  for which you are  applying,
and your health  history,  certain  medical tests will need to be performed to
underwrite your insurance.  USAA Life will have a paramedical  service contact
you to schedule the appointment.  

We will pay for  anything  we  request.  If you  would  like to  expedite  the
process, please call your Account Representative.

ATTENTION APO/FPO:
You will not be  contacted  by a  paramedical  service.  If tests or exams are
indicated,  please have a physician  complete the enclosed Medical  Examiner's
Report.


19    MEDICAL DETAILS

Please list details to questions  answered  "YES" in the  Statement of Health.
Attach a separate sheet if more space is required.



                          PERSONAL PROFILE - PART II

18    STATEMENT OF HEALTH

  (COMPLETE THIS SECTION FOR ALL PROPOSED INSUREDS  INCLUDING ANY PERSON TO BE
  COVERED BY THE CHILD RIDER)


  Give full details of any "YES" answers to questions #3 or #4. Include dates,
  name of Proposed Insured,  name and address of physician  consulted,  reason
  for visit, type of treatment,  and any medication  prescribed in the MEDICAL
  DETAILS section listed below.

1. Height and weight of Proposed Insured.  ___ Feet  ___ Inches    ___ Lbs.

2. Has there been any change in weight during the last 12 months?
  [ ] Yes [ ] No   If yes, indicate gain or  loss. Gain  ___ Lbs.
                                                   Loss  ___ Lbs.

3. Has any Proposed Insured under the basic policy or under the
   Child Rider ever:                                               YES   NO
 A.   Had a life or health insurance application declined,
      postponed, modified or rated?                                [ ]   [ ]
 B.   Had or been treated by a physician or consulted with a
      health advisor for any of the following:
      1. Disorder of eyes, ears, nose or throat?                   [ ]   [ ]
      2. High  blood  pressure,  chest  pain,  heart  attack,
         or other  cardiovascular disorder?                        [ ]   [ ]
      3. Disorder of the kidney, genitourinary tract, or
         reproductive system?                                      [ ]   [ ]
      4. Diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or other endocrine gland
         disorder?                                                 [ ]   [ ]
      5. Ulcers, hepatitis, disorder of pancreas, liver, or
         intestines?                                               [ ]   [ ]
      6. Cancer, tumors, arthritis, disorder of the bones or
         joints, or connective tissue disease?                     [ ]   [ ]
      7. Disorder of the blood, lymph glands, or respiratory
         system?                                                   [ ]   [ ]
      8. Mental, nervous system, or brain disorder?                [ ]   [ ]
      9. Alcoholism or advised to reduce or discontinue the use
         of alcohol for health reasons?                            [ ]   [ ]
 C.   Consulted for any other reason a physician or other
      physical or mental health advisor within the last five
      years?                                                       [ ]   [ ]
 D.   Used marijuana, cocaine, heroin, barbiturates,
      hallucinogens, or amphetamines unless on the advice  of a
      physician?                                                   [ ]   [ ]
 E.   Been diagnosed or treated by a physician for Acquired
      Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), AIDS-related complex
      (ARC), or AIDS-related condition?                            [ ]   [ ]
 F.   Been diagnosed or treated by a physician for any other
      sexually transmitted disease (other than  AIDS/ARC)?
4. Did mother or father of any Proposed Insured die before age
   60 of cardiovascular disease or cancer?                         [ ]   [ ]


19    MEDICAL DETAILS (ATTACH A SEPARATE SHEET IF MORE SPACE IS REQUIRED)


 QUESTION #          PROPOSED INSURED          VISIT DATE         VISIT REASON


 _____________________________________________________________________________

 DOCTOR'S  NAME/ADDRESS                TREATMENT                  MEDICATION


 _____________________________________________________________________________




 QUESTION #          PROPOSED INSURED          VISIT DATE         VISIT REASON


 _____________________________________________________________________________

 DOCTOR'S  NAME/ADDRESS                TREATMENT                  MEDICATION


 _____________________________________________________________________________




 QUESTION #          PROPOSED INSURED          VISIT DATE         VISIT REASON


 _____________________________________________________________________________

 DOCTOR'S  NAME/ADDRESS                TREATMENT                  MEDICATION


 _____________________________________________________________________________




 QUESTION #          PROPOSED INSURED          VISIT DATE         VISIT REASON


 _____________________________________________________________________________

 DOCTOR'S  NAME/ADDRESS                TREATMENT                  MEDICATION


 _____________________________________________________________________________




 QUESTION #          PROPOSED INSURED          VISIT DATE         VISIT REASON


 _____________________________________________________________________________

 DOCTOR'S  NAME/ADDRESS                TREATMENT                  MEDICATION


 _____________________________________________________________________________




 QUESTION #          PROPOSED INSURED          VISIT DATE         VISIT REASON


 _____________________________________________________________________________

 DOCTOR'S  NAME/ADDRESS                TREATMENT                  MEDICATION


 _____________________________________________________________________________




 QUESTION #          PROPOSED INSURED          VISIT DATE         VISIT REASON


 _____________________________________________________________________________

 DOCTOR'S  NAME/ADDRESS                TREATMENT                  MEDICATION


 _____________________________________________________________________________


20    SPECIAL REQUESTS (WRITE IN ANY SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS HERE)

 _____________________________________________________________________________

 _____________________________________________________________________________

 _____________________________________________________________________________

          NOW READ AND SIGN AUTHORIZATION IN PART III.  SEE NEXT PAGE.



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                           PART III - AUTHORIZATION

  HOME OFFICE ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS (DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE)

  No change in age at issue, plan of insurance,  amount, risk  classification,
  or benefits  shall be effective  unless agreed to in writing by the Proposed
  Insured and the Applicant if other than the Proposed Insured.



  TELEPHONE PRIVILEGES

  You may change  premium  payment  allocation,  request  partial  surrenders,
  request  loans,  and request  transfers  between  variable  fund accounts by
  telephone. If you want to decline the right to conduct this type of business
  by telephone, please check this box.

  ____ DECLINE


               CONDITIONS RELATING TO THIS APPLICATION / NOTICES

  The Proposed Insured and the Applicant,  if other than the Proposed Insured,
  represent that all statements and answers  contained in this application are
  complete and true and are offered as consideration for the insurance applied
  for. It is expressly agreed that:

  1. The company is authorized  to amend this  application  by an  appropriate
  notation in the space  designated  HOME OFFICE  ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS in
  order to correct any apparent errors or omissions. However, no change in age
  at issue, plan of insurance, amount, risk classification,  or benefits shall
  be effective  unless  agreed to in writing by the  Proposed  Insured and the
  Applicant if other than the Proposed  Insured.  The acceptance of any policy
  issued as a result of this  application  shall  constitute  an acceptance of
  such  amendments as well as the acceptance of the  beneficiary  designation,
  ownership, and method of payment of the proceeds of such policy.

  2. The initial premium payment is held by the Company in its general account
  while your application is being considered. During this time no earnings are
  credited to an Account for you. If your application is accepted, the premium
  will be transferred to the Variable Fund Accounts as provided in the policy.

  3. The company  shall incur no  liability  under this  application  prior to
  delivery of the policy unless and until all conditions  expressed  hereafter
  are met:  

  (a) an amount  equal to the first full premium for the method of payment you
  selected is received by the company, and

  (b)  all  underwriting  requirements,  including  any  medical  examinations
  required by the company's rules, are complete.

  If the  Proposed  Insured is an  acceptable  risk for  insurance  exactly as
  applied  for  without  modification  of plan,  premium  rate,  or  amount of
  insurance under the company's rules and practices,  then the insurance under
  the policy applied for shall become effective on the latest of: the date the
  company receives the application, the date of completion of all underwriting
  requirements,  or any date of issue requested in the application.  If any of
  the above  conditions  are not met, the  liability  of the company  shall be
  limited to the return of the  premium  submitted.  PRIOR TO  DELIVERY OF THE
  POLICY,  THE COMPANY 5 MAXIMUM  LIABILITY UNDER THIS  APPLICATION  SHALL NOT
  EXCEED $200,000, INCLUDING ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT.


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                            PART III AUTHORIZATION

I hereby authorize any licensed  physician,  medical  practitioner,  hospital,
clinic, or medically related facility,  insurance company, Medical Information
Bureau, or any other organization, institution, or person that has any records
or knowledge of me or my health or that of any child to be insured, to provide
USAA Life Insurance Company any such information,  including information about
AIDS, HIV, drugs, alcoholism, or mental illness. I further authorize USAA Life
Insurance Company to release any information obtained by this authorization to
its  reinsurers,  to the  Medical  Information  Bureau,  and  other  insurance
companies  with  which I have  policies  or to which I may apply or to which a
claim for benefits may be  submitted,  and to other  persons or  organizations
performing  business or legal  services in connection  with my  application or
claim.  I agree that this  authorization  will remain in force for 2 1/2 years
from its date and that a reproduction shall be as valid as the original.

I authorize the company to obtain an  investigative  consumer  report on me or
any child to be insured and elect the  opportunity to be interviewed if such a
report is prepared.

I have read and understand the above authorization. I also acknowledge receipt
and review of the Notice of Privacy and Disclosure  practices  attached to the
application envelope.

I have  received and read the  prospectus  for this  Variable  Universal  Life
contract including the prospectuses for the underlying Funds. I understand the
objectives  of the  Variable  Universal  Life  accounts  as  explained  in the
prospectus and have determined  that my allocations  are suitable  investments
based upon my needs and  financial  situation.  

I understand  that the premium  payment  value  allocated to the Variable Fund
Accounts may increase or decrease and is not guaranteed as to a dollar amount.


NOTE: The following  certification is required by the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS), and does not affect your insurability.

CERTIFICATION - Under penalties of perjury I certify that:

1.The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer  identification  number
(or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me), and

2. I am not  subject  to  backup  withholding  either  because I have not been
notified by the  Internal  Revenue  Service  (IRS) that I am subject to backup
withholding as a result of failure to report all interest or dividends, or the
IRS has notified me that I am no longer  subject to backup  withholding  (does
not apply to real estate transactions,  mortgage interest paid the acquisition
or  abandonment  of  secured   contributions   to  an  individual   retirement
arrangement (IRA), and payments other than interest and dividends).

CERTIFICATION  INSTRUCTIONS  - You must  cross  out item (2) above if you have
been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup  withholding
because of  underreporting  interest or dividends on your tax return.  The IRS
does not require your consent to any provision of this document other than the
certifications required to avoid backup withholding.


DATED AT _________________________ THIS ______ DAY OF _________________, 19____
           CITY            STATE


 ____________________________________________
 SIGNATURE OF PROPOSED INSURED OF BASIC POLICY
 (PARENT IF UNDER 15)


 ____________________________________________
 SIGNATURE OF POLICYOWNER IF OTHER THAN
 PROPOSED INSURED


 ____________________________________________
 SIGNATURE OF WITNESS (A NOTARY IS NOT
 REQUIRED)


 USAA LIFE USE ONLY

 ____________________________________________
 SIGNATURE OF AGENT


 ____________________________________________                _____________
 SIGNATURE OF REGISTERED PRINCIPAL                           DATE

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