R 131425Z FEB 26 MARADMIN 047/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC DC I WASHINGTON DC//   SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2027 NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY CRYPTOLOGIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS//  POC-DC I/MATTHEW A. WEBB/MSGT/2600 OCCUPATIONAL FIELD SPECIALIST, DC I /703-614-3918/[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) 2027. Nominations are due to the POC no later than 13 March 2026. 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 of 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 Course Identification (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 Operational ELINT (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 Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) score of L2/R2 in their assigned 27XX language.  4. Program selectees will report to Headquarters Company, Marine  Cryptologic Support Battalion (MCSB)  (MCC: J39), Fort George G. Meade, MD, for duty during the fourth Qtr CY-26 with one exception: the selectees for MOSAP will report to Company A, MCSB (MCC: JB9), Buckley AFB, Aurora, CO during fourth Qtr CY-26.  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 gain the obligated service to have six years remaining on their contract by 30 June 2026 to be eligible to receive orders. Selectees must incur the obligated service prior to detachment from their  current command.  6. Applicants must have completed their current assignment by 31 December 2026. Applicants may not have less than four years of service or more than 14 years of service as of 1 July 2026.  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 skills 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. Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Combat Fitness Test (CFT) results and dates taken  8.f. Command e-mail address  8.g. Program(s) applying for (in priority order)  8.h. A personal statement of intent describing why the Marine is applying.   8.i. Educational background:  8.i.1. Professional Military Education (PME):  8.i.1.a. Nonresident - include name of course/year completed  8.i.1.b. Resident – include name of course/year completed  8.i.2. Military/Governmental:  8.i.2.a. General military training - include name of course/Grade Point Average(GPA)/year completed  8.i.2.b. Cryptologic training - same info as above  8.i.3. Civilian:  8.i.3.a. High school - include:  school name, place, GPA  8.i.3.b. Undergraduate classes or degree - include:  institution attended/course name/course id/grade/credits earned/degree earned  8.i.3.c. Graduate classes or degree (same info as above)  8.j. DLPT score and date taken  8.k. Cryptologic duties:  chronologically listed - including two to three lines describing primary cryptologic duties - unclassified information only.  8.l. Favorable material:  include personal awards and up to 3 letters of recommendation  8.m. 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/IID POC ([email protected]). Hard copy packages must be submitted to HQMC Intelligence Division.  Packages must be received no later than 13 March 2026.  Mailing address as follows:  HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS  INTELLIGENCE DIVISION (RM1A262B)  3000 MARINE CORPS PENTAGON  (ATTN: MSGT WEBB)  WASHINGTON, DC 20350-3000  10. A sample nomination package is located at the following link https://inteldocs.intelink.gov/folders/list/c9eddfb2-005 d-430e-afcf-d150bb865a82  11. All applicants must notify the 2600 Enlisted Assignments Monitor (MSgt Shane Wilkinson [email protected])and the 2600  Occupational Field Specialist (MSgt Matthew Webb) 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/IID 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 20 February 2026.  14. Program selectees will be notified by MARADMIN.  15. Direct all questions to MARADMIN POCs.//  16. Release authorized by Lieutenant General M. G. Carter, Headquarters Marine Corps, Deputy Commandant for Information.//