R 051234Z JUN 26 MARADMIN 261/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2027 45XX OCCUPATIONAL FIELD INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE REGISTRATION PROCESS AND SEAT ALLOCATIONS// REF/A/DOC/MCO 1553.10 23 OCT 2014// REF/B/DOC/NAVMC 3500.9D   NARR/REF A IS MARINE CORPS TRAINING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES.  REF B IS COMMUNICATION STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL//   POC 1/MCDOLE/KL/MSGT/45XX OCCFLD SUPPORT SNCOIC/CD, HQMC/COMM: 703-614-1494/EMAIL: [email protected]//  POC 2/JACKSON/JE/MGYSGT/MARINE DETACHMENT SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER/DINFOS/COMM: 703-677-5109/EMAIL: [email protected]//  POC 3/HEINS/JR/GYSGT/MARINE DETACHMENT OPERATIONS CHIEF/DINFOS/COMM: 301-677-7201/EMAIL: [email protected]//  GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This is an Occupational Field (OccFld) Support, Communication Directorate, and Marine Detachment (MARDET), Fort Meade, coordinated message announcing the allocation of seats for intermediate and advanced-level courses at the Defense Information School (DINFOS). 2.  Purpose. 2.a.  This message announces changes to the 45XX OccFld intermediate and advanced-level course registration process and seat allocations for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) to the Marine Forces (MARFOR) level. These adjustments are the result of Executive Steering Committee deliberations, which established a fair-share allocation of seats across the 45XX OccFld to ensure equitable distribution and alignment with established training priorities.  All 45XX courses and class schedules can be viewed in the Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS) under the Student Registrar Module. 2.b.  Leaders at all levels must reinforce the importance of attending intermediate and advanced-level courses and highlight how completion has a direct impact on promotion and career advancement. Participation in skill progression and rank-appropriate courses is essential not only for meeting individual career requirements but also for sustaining funding that supports these curricula. Completion of these courses enables Marines to remain competitive for advanced career opportunities, including programs such as Syracuse University’s advanced education initiatives and selection for Visual Information Officer (VIO).  Moreover, they provide Marines the opportunity to master 2000-level events and higher as outlined in reference (B), ensuring Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) Marines are fully prepared to meet operational and institutional requirements. 3.  Registration Process. 3.a.  The registration process has changed for FY27.  COMMSTRAT Directors/OICs, VIOs and/or Senior Enlisted Leaders will submit their registration nominations through their chain of command to their MARFOR G-3 via MCTIMS.  For all resident DINFOS courses, Marines must be registered in MCTIMS no later than 46 days prior to the course convene date.  Units are encouraged to register Marines 60 days prior to the course convene date to ensure lodging is secured.  If a change to a registration is required, or a unit attempts to register a Marine within 45 days of the course convene date, the registering COMMSTRAT leadership must contact MARDET Fort Meade to prevent loss of allocations.  All distance learning registrations must be submitted no later than 60 days prior to the start date to avoid forfeiting seats.  Units will submit all 45XX enrollment questions/concerns to the MARDET Fort Meade Operations Office via email at [email protected].  All course details and prerequisites are published in MCTIMS.  MCTIMS is the authoritative source for enrollment information; local trackers, applications, or spreadsheets are not considered valid, and any discrepancies will be resolved using MCTIMS. 3.b.  Application requirements. 3.b.1.  DINFOS Command Screening Checklist 3.b.1.a.  The checklist can be found at https:(slash)(slash) www.dinfos.dma.mil(slash)Student-Info(slash)Service-In-processing (slash)Marines(slash) 3.b.2.  All prerequisite training met 3.b.3.  Active GTCC 3.b.4.  Waivers, if applicable 3.c.  Information Required for MARDET Fort Meade Registration or seat swap within 45 days. 3.c.1.  Course Identification Code (CID) 3.c.2.  Class ID 3.c.3.  EDIPI 3.c.4.  Full Name (Last, First, MI) 3.c.5.  Sex 3.c.6.  DINFOS Command Screening Checklist 3.c.7.  Contact e-mail 3.c.8.  COMMSTRAT Directors/OICs, VIOs and/or Senior Enlisted Leaders name and e-mail 3.c.9.  Waivers, if applicable 4.  DINFOS Intermediate and Advanced-Level Course:  COLUMN (A)                                  COLUMN (B) COURSE NAME                                 CID Visual Information Management               A18M6N2