FY25 MARINE CORPS WARFIGHTING LABORATORY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

MARADMINS : 484/24

R 101230Z OCT 24
MARADMIN 484/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CD&I//
SUBJ/FY25 MARINE CORPS WARFIGHTING LABORATORY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM//
POC//MCWL G3/USMC/EMAIL:[email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/ 1. Purpose: The purpose of this MARADMIN is to
solicit nominations for the FY25 Marine Corps Warfighting Lab's
Fellowship (MCWL) Program. A MCWL Fellowship will last for
no more than 179 days. Fellowship report and end dates are
determined based on billet selection. This fellowship brings the
skills, experience, and perspective of exceptional Marines and
Sailors from across the Naval Service to plan, execute, analyze,
and observe activities in direct support of the efforts underway
at the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory. Fellows will
participate across the lab, functioning in roles as diverse as
science and technology development; live-force experimentation;
and wargaming development. As a result, fellows will gain valuable
insight on the development of future concepts; the development and
employment of future technologies; develop skills necessary for
conducting live-force experimentation, exercise planning, and
adjudication; and develop better understanding and insight into the
development and construct of wargames in support of lab activities.
These activities are invaluable tools for the warfighter by
enhancing personal and professional development.
2. Background: MCWL generates and examines threat-informed operating
concepts and capabilities, providing analytically supported
recommendations to inform subsequent force design and development
activities. MCWL plans, executes, and analyzes the results of
science and technology development, live-force experimentation, and
concept-based wargaming to inform the Deputy Commandant, Combat
Development & Integration requirements process. Results include
the assessment of emerging concepts and capabilities; development
of new and innovative tactics, techniques, and procedures; and
recommendation of improvements to current and future organizational
structures and training.
2.a. Description: MCWL fellows contribute to the lab's assessments
and recommendations by providing their technical MOS expertise and
operational experience in observation, analysis, and reporting along
MCWL's lines of effort. Fellows will participate in the planning,
execution, and reporting of activities associated with each
Division's area of responsibility. In short, the fellowship provides
Marines the opportunity to be a part of shaping the future of the
Marine Corps.
3. FY25 MCWL Fellowship Program Concept of Operations:
3.a. Rank/MOS: All interested active-duty Corporals to Lieutenant
Colonels, as well as Warrant Officers, are encouraged to apply.
Specific requirements by Division and MOS/Rank/Billet/Clearance/
Start Date/End Date detailed below.
3.a.1. Wargaming Division
Any O3/O5 Operations Officer TS/SCI Dec 24 May 25
Any O3/O5 Wargame Planning Officer TS/SCI Dec 24 May 25
0372 E7/E8 MARSOC CSO TS/SCI Jan 25 Jun 25
3.a.2. Experiment Division
0302 O3/O5 Infantry Officer Secret Jan 25 Jun 25
0303 O3/O5 Light Armor Recon Officer Secret Feb 25 Aug 25
0202 O2/O4 Intelligence Officer Secret Feb 25 Aug 25
0631 E4/E5 Network Administrator Secret Feb 25 Aug 25
2848 E4/E5 Tact Remote Sensor Maint Secret Feb 25 Aug 25
5948 E4/E5 Aviation Radar Repair Secret Feb 25 Aug 25
5974 E4/E5 Tactical Data Systems Op Secret Feb 25 Aug 25
7236 E4/E5 Air Control Electronics Op Secret Feb 25 Aug 25
7242 E4/E5 Air Support Operations Op Secret Feb 25 Aug 25
8071 E4/E6 Special Ops Capab Spec Secret Feb 25 Aug 25
STS E6/E7 Sonar Technician Chief Secret Feb 25 Aug 25
70H O4/O6 Health Service Plans, Ops Secret Feb 25 Aug 25
0430 WO1/CWO5 Mobility Officer Secret Apr 25 Sep 25
3.a.3. Science and Technology Division
0602 O3/O4 Communications Officer TS/SCI Jan 25 Jul 25
1710 CWO2/3 Cyberspace Warfare Officer TS/SCI Jan 25 Jul 25
2629 E6/E7 Signals Intel/EW Tech TS/SCI Jan 25 Jul 25
7318 O3/O4 MQ-9 Pilot/Sensor Operator TS/SCI Jan 25 Jul 25
Any E6/E9 Autonomy/Robotics Branch Secret Jan 25 Jul 25
Any O1/O3 Autonomy/Robotics Branch Secret Jan 25 Jul 25
3.a.4. Futures Division
0803 CWO2/3 Target Acquisition Officer TS/SCI Jan 25 Jul 25
7236 E6/E9 Air Defense Controller TS/SCI Jan 25 Jul 25
4. Fellowship eligibility requirements, submission/selection process,
funding/orders information, and application are located at:
https:(slash)(slash)usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/DCCDI_MCWL/
MCWL_Fellowship_Program/SitePages/Home.aspx. The link requires an
active MCEN account with Common Access Card, but applicants are not
required to use MCEN to submit their applications.
4.a. MOS/Rank: Marines that do not have the MOSs listed in
paragraph 3.a. but have a similar MOS and can demonstrate expertise
in the required MOS may apply. Marines who are not of the rank
stated above but can demonstrate the capabilities of the rank
required may apply within one rank up or down of the requirement.
4.b. Experience: All applicants should be considered highly
competitive for promotion. MOS credibility and recent operational
experience are beneficial.
4.c. Education: Applicants must be PME complete for their grade.
No additional academic requirements are necessary; however, any
additional education will be viewed positively.
4.d. Endorsement: Applicants must inform their chain of command of
their intent to apply and are required to submit a command
endorsement letter signed by the first O5/O6 commander in their
chain of command via the application portal. Applicants will not be
able to submit their application until the signed command
endorsement letter is attached inside the application form.
A command endorsement template can be found on the MCWL Fellowship
SharePoint site. SharePoint link provided in paragraph 4.
4.e. Medical/Legal: Applicants must be full duty and not have any
pending legal issues.
4.f. Applicants should be comfortable interacting with senior DoD
personnel, including general officers and senior executive service
personnel.
4.g. Former MCWL fellows are eligible and encouraged to apply.
5. Submission/Selection Process:
5.a. Online application portal will close at 2359 (EST) on 05
November 2024. The online form will take approximately 15 minutes
to complete. The application is located at:
https:(slash)(slash)forms.osi.apps.mil/r/1F8YrBeU9G. The link
requires access to MCEN via Common Access Card (CAC), but applicants
do not require an MCEN account to submit.
5.b. 08 Nov: Board Convenes. The board will screen applications for
requirements. Finalists will be briefed to MCWL leadership for final
selection.
5.c. NET 13 Nov: Applicants will be notified of selection/
non-selection. If selected, unit coordination and the orders process
will begin.
6. Funding. TAD funding provided by MCWL.
7. Orders. MCWL will generate reporting (TAD) orders to MCWL/FD.
All participants traveling on TAD orders will require a valid
military ID and activated government credit card.
8. Direct all questions to the following distro list:
[email protected].
9. This MARADMIN is only applicable to the active component.
10. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Eric E. Austin,
Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.//