R 052016Z FEB 26 MARADMIN 037/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CD&I// SUBJ/FY26 MARINE CORPS WARFIGHTING LABORATORY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM// POC/D. F. CORR/MGYSGT/MCWL SEA/TEL: (571) 254-7332 /EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/MCWL G-3/USMC/EMAIL:[email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/ 1. Purpose: The purpose of this MARADMIN is to solicit nominations for the FY26 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.  MCWL FY26 Fellowship Concept of Operations:   3.a.  Rank/MOS:  All interested active-duty Corporals to  Gunnery Sergeants, as well as 2nd Lieutenants to Captains  are encouraged to apply. Specific requirements by Division  and MOS / Rank /Billet/Clearance/Start Date/End Date detailed below. 3.a.1.  Experiments Division  0631   E4/E5     Network Administrator      Secret    Apr 26 Sep 26 5948   E4/E5     Aviation Radar Tech        Secret    Apr 26 Sep 26 5974   E4/E5     Tactical Systems Admin     Secret    Apr 26 Sep 26  5979   E4/E5     Tactical Air Defense Tec.  Secret    Apr 26 Sep 26 8404   E4/E6     Hospital Corpsman          Secret    Apr 26 Sep 26 3.a.2.  Science and Technology Division 7316   E4/E7     Small UAS Operator         Secret    Apr 26 Sep 26 8623   E4/E5     Small UAS Specialist       Secret    Apr 26 Sep 26 8404   E4/E6     Hospital Corpsman          Secret    Apr 26 Sep 26 Any    Any       See Paragraph 4.c.1        Secret    Apr 26 Sep 26 3.a.3.  Modeling and Simulations  0321   E5/E6     Reconnaissance Marine      Secret    Apr 26 Sep 26 Any    E4/E5     Modeling & Sim. Operator   Secret    Apr 26 Sep 26 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 capability 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 preferred but not required. 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.c.1.  Marines with degrees or certifications in  Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, or Weapons Robotics/Controls Engineering are strongly encouraged to apply.  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 or the MCWL Website.  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 be open for the entire FY.  The online form will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.  Initial applications are due NLT 30 days from the release of this  message. 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. NET 15 FEB 2026: 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. This MARADMIN is applicable to the total force. 9. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Eric E. Austin, Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.//