R 212006Z JAN 25 MARADMIN 027/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC DCI WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2026 NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY CRYPTOLOGIC  INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS// POC-DC I/ M G DUVALL/MSGT/2600 OCCUPATIONAL FIELD SPECIALIST, DC I/  703-614-3981/[email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to  solicit nominees for the National Security Agency (NSA) Cryptologic  Internship Programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.  Nominations are due  to POC no later than 14 March 2025.  Paragraph 9 details procedures  for submission. 2. Background. The NSA Cryptologic Internship Programs bring  national-level Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) expertise to Marine  Corps operating forces by providing in-depth training to active-duty Occupational Field 26XX enlisted Marines via an intensive three-year internship within the NSA enterprise.  These programs are designed  to give participants in-depth knowledge and skills in cryptologic  analysis, intelligence production disciplines, and national/tactical SIGINT operations.  Marines who participate will increase their  knowledge in multiple SIGINT disciplines, enhance their  understanding of how SIGINT supports the intelligence community, and gain essential Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) skills and  experience not normally gained in other career developmental  training venues. 3. Execution. The following cryptologic programs are available:  (read: Program/Qualifying MOS/Intended ranks/Program purpose). 3.a. Middle Enlisted Cryptologic Career Advancement Program (MECCAP) /2621, 2631, 2641, 2629/Sgt-SSgt/ designed to provide cryptologic  specialists with individually tailored training based on the  respective service needs and individual backgrounds through the  completion of multiple diverse tours across a variety NSA operations while also completing coursework from the National Cryptologic  University. 3.b. Military Signals Analysis Program (MSAP)/2621/Cpl-Sgt/designed to develop advanced cryptologic signals analysts. Marines applying  for the MSAP program must complete CID N2312J1 (451/461) prior to  arrival or possess the equivalent intermediate signals analysis  experience. 3.c. Military Intern SIGINT Analyst Program (MINSAP)/2621, 2631,  2641/Cpl-Sgt/designed to develop highly skilled SIGINT analysts. 3.d. Military Operational Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Signals  Analyst Program (MOSAP)/2631/Cpl-Sgt/designed to develop highly  skilled operational ELINT analysts. Marines applying for the MOSAP  program must complete OPELINT course CID N23CWD1 prior to arrival or possess the equivalent intermediate ELINT experience. 3.e. Military Language Analyst Program (MLAP)/2641/Cpl-Sgt/designed  to develop advanced cryptologic language analysts.  Marines applying for the MLAP program must have a minimum DLPT score of L2/R2 in  their assigned 27XX language. 4. Program selectees will report to Headquarters Company, MCSB  (MCC: J39), Fort George G. Meade, MD, for duty during the fourth Qtr CY-25 with one exception:  the selectees for MOSAP will report to  Company  A, MCSB (MCC: JB9), Buckley AFB, Aurora, CO during fourth Qtr CY-25. 5. Marines selected for these programs will incur a six year service obligation (three years in the internship and a three year follow-on assignment). The six-year service obligation is designed to allow at least one follow-on tour to the operating forces upon completion of  the internship. If selected, nominees will be required to provide a  page 11 entry to the selection panel stating acknowledgement of the  appropriate obligated service requirement. Selectees must incur the  obligated service prior to detachment from their current command. 6. Applicants must have at least two years on station by 1 July 2025 for CONUS commands, and three years on station by 1 July 2025 for  OCONUS commands.  Applicants may not have less than four years of  service or more than 14 years of service as of 1 July 2025. 7. Marines selected will have the opportunity to attend formal  schools and perform internships at organizations within the NSA  Enterprise.  Upon graduation, Marines are considered subject matter experts in their respective cryptologic skill program.  All military language analyst programs are designed to enhance crypto-linguistic  skills through advanced formal training and operational assignments. 8. Applications must include the following: 8.a. Name, Rank, DOD ID, MOS(s) 8.b. Date of birth 8.c. Armed Forces Active Duty Base Date 8.d. Time in Grade 8.e. PFT and CFT results and dates taken 8.f. Command e-mail address 8.g. Program(s) applying for (in priority order) 8.h. Educational background: 8.h.1. PME: 8.h.1.a. Nonresident - include name of course/year completed 8.h.1.b. Resident – include name of course/year completed 8.h.2. Military/Governmental: 8.h.2.a. General military training - include name of course/GPA/year completed 8.h.2.b. Cryptologic training - same info as above 8.h.3. Civilian: 8.h.3.a. High school - include:  school name, place, GPA 8.h.3.b. Undergraduate classes or degree - include:  institution  attended/course name/course id/grade/credits earned/degree earned 8.h.3.c. Graduate classes or degree (same info as above) 8.i. DLPT score and date taken 8.j. Cryptologic duties:  chronologically listed - including two to  three lines describing primary cryptologic duties - unclassified  information only. 8.k. Favorable material:  include personal awards and up to 3  letters of recommendation 8.l. Page 11 entries with obligated service requirement statement 9. Nomination packages must be generated in Naval letter format with O-5 level command endorsement.  Nomination packages may be submitted electronically (preferred) or by hard copy.  Electronic packages  must be submitted by the unit’s final endorsing authority as an  ADOBE Acrobat (.pdf) file to the HQMC/IIS POC  ([email protected]).  Hard copy packages must be submitted  to HQMC Intelligence Division.  Packages must be received no later  than 28 February 2025.  Mailing address as follows: HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS INTELLIGENCE DIVISION (RM1A262B) 3000 MARINE CORPS PENTAGON (ATTN: MSGT DUVALL) WASHINGTON, DC 20350-3000 10. A sample nomination package is located at the following link  https:(slash)(slash)inteldocs.intelink.gov/folders/list/c9eddfb2-005 d-430e-afcf-d150bb865a82 11. All applicants must notify the 2600 Enlisted Assignments Monitor (MSgt Benjamin Britten) and the 2600 Occupational Field Specialist  (MSgt Matthew Duvall) prior to submitting their nomination packages  to this headquarters. 12. Upon receipt of a nomination package, an e-mail will be sent to  the originating command by HQMC/IIS acknowledging receipt and  providing status of the nomination package. 13. Commands requesting an extension to the application deadline due to operational commitments must do so prior to 21 February 2025. 14. Program selectees will be notified by MARADMIN. 15. Direct all questions to MARADMIN POCs.// 16. Release authorized by Lieutenant General M. G. Carter, Deputy  Commandant for Information, U.S. Marine Corps.//