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.//