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Naval Postgraduate School – Distance Learning – Master’s Programs – Starting September 2024
1. This message announces application procedures for the Naval Postgraduate School September 2024 distance learning Master Programs (curriculum 311, 359, 363, 367, 569, 571, 572, 592, 608, 721, 722).
2. Context:
a. Naval Postgraduate School’s Master programs are 12-36 months in length. Upon successful completion of the coursework, students will be conferred with a master’s degree and a subspecialty code (Navy Officers only, depending on program of choice).
b. These programs support Navy and DoD defense educational needs and complement existing resident education by providing cross-disciplinary education in the chosen curriculum.
c. A bachelor’s degree is required for entry into a master’s program. A master’s is needed for entry into a PhD program. Students lacking these prerequisites may be accepted to the program through their undergraduate records and other indicators of success.
d. Programs Offered beginning, September 2024.
311 Systems Engineering: Designed for Navy System Commands and DoD organizations involved in a wide range of systems engineering and integration challenges. These commands can partner with NPS to educate and train engineers with tools and technologies relevant to their work, resulting in employees with greater knowledge and expertise to enable them to better meet the needs of their customers.
359 Human Systems Integration: Human Systems Integration (HSI) is an interdisciplinary program that emphasizes human considerations as a priority in systems design and acquisition, to reduce life cycle costs, and improve total system performance. HSI has been divided into several distinct domains that include human factors engineering, manpower, personnel, training, human survivability, health hazards, system safety, and habitability. HSI is based on the understanding that people (operators, maintainers, and support personnel) are critical elements of the system and that a human-centered design perspective promotes system effectiveness, safety, and cost savings.
363 Systems Analysis: Designed to meet the needs of the Navy and other services in the Department of Defense (DoD) for technical graduate education in systems analysis as a basis for aiding key decisions on force requirements, weapon systems, and other defense matters. Students acquire foundational skills and hands-on experience in all aspects of analytical studies, which includes the skills to formulate problems, use the analytical process to design study requirements, highlight critical assumptions, recognize strengths and weaknesses of applied analytical methodologies, and evaluate study recommendations.
367 Applied Computing: Equips graduates with the essential skills and knowledge to specify, evaluate, and manage computing systems, as well as the ability to provide technical guidance in the analysis, design, and application of computing systems used in the Navy. The MAC degree is designed to be completed by combining a sequence of NPS graduate-level certificates in areas related to computing, such as computer science, cyber systems and operations, robotics, and data science. The program’s flexible design provides sponsoring agencies and students the ability to achieve specific professional education goals by selecting a tailored combination of certificates. There is no thesis or capstone requirement for this degree.
569 Master of Mechanical Engineering: Broad-based, graduate education in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on thermo fluids, structures, autonomous systems, and space systems. Requirements for entry include a bachelor’s degree, preferably in an engineering discipline. While an undergraduate degree in engineering is preferred, special preparatory programs can accommodate officers with other backgrounds.
571 Naval Reactors – Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Program: Provide both naval officers and civilian employees of Naval Reactors (NR), an advanced education leading to a Master of Science in Engineering Science with major in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. This is a non-thesis program for individuals who work as engineers and who wish to pursue a master’s degree via Distance Learning. The program sponsor is NAVSEA and the subject matter expert is SEA-08.
572 Master of Mechanical Engineering for Nuclear Trained Officers (ME): This degree program provides the opportunity for nuclear trained naval officers (those who have successfully completed Naval Nuclear Power School, Officers Course) to obtain a Master of Science in Engineering Science with a major in Mechanical Engineering – MSES(ME), while on sea or shore duty. Requirements for entry include currently serving on Active Duty, successful completion of the Officer’s Course at the Naval Nuclear Power School, a B.S. in Engineering (or closely related field) and a nomination by command, which must include original transcript of the student’s undergraduate records.
592 Master of Electronic Systems Engineering (MSEE): Courses for this degree are delivered on a schedule determined in consultation with the customer, with one course per quarter being typical (four courses per year) can be completed in two to three years. This program is research-based and requires submission and approval of a written thesis. Requirements for entry include acceptance by the ECE Department: Entrance to the Electrical and Computer Engineering curriculum at Naval Postgraduate School is through a three-part requirement consisting of a minimum grade point average at the undergraduate level, a sufficient mathematics background, and a sufficient background in technical undergraduate studies. Applicants with a B.S.E.E. degree usually will satisfy the last two requirements automatically, and Command/Company endorsement.
608 Master of Aerospace Engineering: Degree program designed to meet the specific needs of the U.S. Military, U.S. Coast Guard, and international partners with a broad-based graduate education in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on missile design, autonomous systems, and space systems. The program is intended to be completed within 36 months (about 3 years), assuming one course or thesis slot per quarter. Requirements for Entry include a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or its equivalent, preferably in an engineering discipline. While an undergraduate degree in engineering is preferred, special preparatory programs can accommodate officers with other backgrounds.
721 Joint Executive Systems Engineering and Management (SEM-PD21): Designed to produce a cadre of change agents skilled in engineering and management across the nation to bring about dramatic improvements in the way American corporations and the defense industry develop and build new systems and products. This program prepares today’s technical experts for successful careers as systems engineering leaders, technically grounded senior managers, and agents of innovation and acquisition excellence in their business enterprises. It is known for its unique its joint focus: joint services, joint engineering and management, and joint government and industry; and integrating business and technical elements via formal education, exposure to ongoing research, and immersive experiences in current, real-world industry practices.
722 Systems Engineering Management: Systems and Program Management: An interdisciplinary program combining systems engineering with program management knowledge and skills. The program is intended to broaden the technical capabilities of the acquisition workforce who may have non-technical backgrounds, so they can manage and lead programs/ projects supporting the Defense Acquisition System. Students in this program learn the systems engineering process from establishing system requirements through test and evaluation. Simultaneously students learn how to manage, schedule, and budget programs as well as work with DoD suppliers through contracts to meet program obligations.
3. Tuition: NPS is mission-funded to provide tuition-free graduate education to full-time active-duty Navy and Marine Corps service members. Seats not filled by active-duty Navy and Marine Corps service members will be made available for open enrollment to other uniformed service members, Department of the Navy and other federal government civilians, and defense contractor civilians under tuition sponsorship by their organization or agency. For information regarding tuition, please contact the NPS Tuition office at tuition@nps.edu. NPS is required to have a support agreement (DON form 7600A or DD1144) in place with each government funding sponsor before acceptance of funding documents. All students are required to purchase their textbooks.
4. Application Process: Service members interested in the programs may visit the NPS web pages for detailed eligibility and application process. Program webpages:
https://online.nps.edu/w/311-systems-engineering
https://online.nps.edu/w/359-human-systems-integration
https://online.nps.edu/w/363-systems-analysis
https://online.nps.edu/w/367-applied-computing
https://online.nps.edu/w/569-naval/mechanical-engineering-master
https://online.nps.edu/w/571-naval-reactors-mechanical/electrical-engineering-program
https://online.nps.edu/w/592-electronic-systems-engineering
https://online.nps.edu/w/608-aerospace-engineering
https://online.nps.edu/w/721-joint-executive-systems-engineering-and-management
https://online.nps.edu/w/722-systems-engineering-management-systems-and-program-management
5. Post Graduation: Per OPNAVINST 1520.23C, Navy officers participating in this program must agree to remain on active duty for two years following completion of a master’s program. This obligation is discharged concurrently with any other service obligation already incurred if U.S. Navy. This agreement does not obligate the Navy to retain the officer on active duty.
6. Point of Contact: NPS master’s program contact, via email at ONLINE(AT)NPS.EDU. Additional information on the Naval Postgraduate School’s online programs can be obtained via our website online.nps.edu.
7. This message will remain in effect until superseded or 1 September 2024, whichever occurs first.
Naval Postgraduate School – Distance Learning – Certificate Programs – Starting September 2024
1. This message announces the application procedures for the Naval Postgraduate School September 2024 distance learning Certificate Programs (curriculum 118, 122, 131, 133, 135, 171, 192, 218, 231, 235, 238, 244, 256, 262, 273, 281, 282, 288, 290, 291, 292, 293, 295, 296, 297, 299).
2. Context:
a. The certificate programs are typically comprised of four distance learning courses. Upon successful completion of the course work, students will be awarded institutional credits, a certificate of completion in keeping with the standard practices of the Naval Postgraduate School as well as a subspecialty code (Navy Officers only, dependent on program of choice) if applicable.
b. The certificate program supports Navy and DoD defense educational needs and complements existing resident education, by providing cross-disciplinary education in the chosen curriculum.
c. A bachelor’s degree is required for entry into these programs. Students lacking these prerequisites may be accepted to the program through their undergraduate records and other indicators of success.
d. Distance learning certificates offered beginning September 2024:
118 Aerospace Engineering Certificate: Designed for a practicing engineer with a STEM undergraduate degree to provide foundational knowledge to begin working on topics in aerospace & missile systems. Uniquely relevant defense examples and applications include missile design and aircraft systems integration. The objective of this program is to provide graduate education in the field of Aerospace Engineering, to provide working knowledge and technical competence for the operation, design, and acquisition of modern military aerospace systems.
122 Mechanical Engineering (Structures) Certificate: Designed to provide graduate education, with an emphasis in the field of Naval Mechanical Engineering, to produce graduates with the technical competence to operate and maintain modern warships and military combat systems. It establishes a broad background of basic engineering knowledge leading to advanced studies in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, control systems, solid mechanics and vibrations and material science, by applying U.S. military standards and industry practices to solve engineering problems and analyze structural components of mechanical systems.
131 Capability and Mission Engineering Certificate: The Department of Systems Engineering offers a four-course academic certificate in systems capability and mission engineering that enables students to apply systems engineering in defense acquisition and system lifecycle support.
133 Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Design and Development Certificate: This program is targeted for mid- and upper-level engineers working in or in support of the Defense Acquisition System but has great benefits for all who seek further knowledge in the theory and practice of systems engineering.
135 Advanced Systems Suitability Certificate: Enables students to apply systems engineering in defense acquisition and system lifecycle support. This certificate offers more detailed courses focused on specific suitability areas providing additional expertise useful in system design through integration and manufacturing, development and production efforts. Students create strategies that incorporate human factor considerations, software, production and risk in the overall systems engineering process and product lifecycle. This program is targeted for mid- and upper-level engineers working in, or in support of, the Defense Acquisition System but has great benefit for all who seek further knowledge in the theory and practice of systems engineering.
171 Systems Engineering Management Certificate: enables students to apply systems engineering and management in defense acquisition and system lifecycle support. Integrated product development team members work with systems engineers in both technical and management competency areas requiring skills in effective teamwork and communications, statistical operational analysis, lifecycle cost management, system verification and validation, and manufacturing and production. This program is targeted for mid- and upper-level integrated product team members working in or in support of the Defense Acquisition System but has great benefit for all who seek further knowledge in the theory and practice of systems engineering and the implementation of systems engineering management principles within an organization.
192 Defense Management Foundations Certificate: This program prepares graduates to manage organizations, resources, and programs in complex environments. Requirements for entry include a bachelor’s degree.
218 Advanced Acquisition Studies: This program supports continuous acquisition reform initiatives mandated by Congress and senior leaders and supports initiatives to educate operational warfighters in the business of acquisition.
231 Implementing Technological Change Certificate: This program offers cyberspace and technology professionals the opportunity to cultivate essential skillsets to spearhead policy development and drive organizational change. Requirements for entry include completion of two (2) required core courses (CS4926 and MN3012/GB3012) and two (2) additional courses specified by the program.
235 Combat Systems Science and Engineering Certificate: This program covers fundamental physical principles governing combat systems and their integration. This ranges from sensor technologies, weapons and their effects, modern missile technologies, and advanced weapon systems. Requirements for entry include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution including an undergraduate physics sequence.
238 Basic Contract Management Certificate: Distance learning program that supports continuous acquisition reform initiatives mandated by Congress and senior leaders and supports initiatives to educate operational warfighters in the business of contract management.
244 Advanced Contract Management Certificate: This program supports continuous acquisition reform initiatives mandated by Congress and senior leaders and initiatives to educate operational warfighters in the business of contract management.
256 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate: This program provides a technically rigorous foundation upon which to build knowledge and skills in computer network defense, attack, and exploitation. Each course is comprised of both instruction and laboratory exercises involving cybersecurity aspects of computers and networks. Requirements for entry include a bachelor’s degree and prior academic experience at the undergraduate or graduate level in computing systems and computer networking.
262 Human Systems Integration Certificate: Designed to enable acquisition professionals, program managers, engineers and scientists of the DoD to effectively implement Human Systems Integration (HSI) as required by the DoD. Students will learn the fundamentals in applying usability assessments, modeling, optimization, and decision making to demonstrate cost-benefit trade-offs for technical, cost, and schedule modifications in systems acquisition.
273 Space Systems Fundamentals Certificate: Supports Navy and DoD space educational needs and complements existing resident training by providing cross-disciplinary science and technical education. The Space Systems Certificate program is targeted primarily at enhancing the education and preparation for USN Space Cadre personnel. The Navy’s Space Cadre represents a distinct body of expertise horizontally integrated within the Navy active duty, reserves, both officer and enlisted, and civilian employee communities organized to operationalize space.
281 Systems Analysis Certificate: Designed to meet the needs of the Navy and other services in the Department of Defense (DoD) for nondegree technical education in systems analysis as a basis for aiding key decisions on force requirements, weapon systems, and other defense matters. Students learn and apply modeling, optimization, simulation, and decision making under risk and uncertainty. This certificate program consists of four courses delivered entirely online over a one-year period. The course content and projects will challenge the student academically and address problems of interest to the Department of Defense. The courses are paced week-to-week by the instructors, but the students have great flexibility to do their course work at times of their choosing during each week.
282 Systems Engineering Fundamentals Certificate: This certificate program is designed to provide graduate level foundation courses in systems engineering to anyone interested in deepening their understanding of how DoD designs, develops and produces large complex systems.
288 Cyber Warfare Certificate: The Cyber Warfare Certificate addresses the network threat environment, network infrastructure, network design and security for both wired and wireless environments as well as all facets of computer network operations, depending on the choice of certificate electives. The coursework equips students with an ability to apply techniques for network operations with both wired and wireless computer networks based on an ability to analyze, design and evaluate networks. Electives can be chosen to satisfy requirements for workforce education in both the DoD and Intelligence Community. Non-DoD sectors of government and the private sector which traditionally focus on network defense may also wish to consider this certificate to provide their employees with a more insightful understanding of computer and network defense challenges.
290 Signal Processing Certificate: This program provides a solid engineering foundation which covers the fundamental concepts needed to analyze and process digital information in many current applications including video, imaging, audio, communications, networking, underwater, and control applications.
291 Electric Ships and Power Systems Certificate: Provides an engineering foundation which covers the fundamental concepts in electrical power conversion and electromechanical power conversion at the advanced level. This coherent program is obtained by taking a 4-graduate-course sequence which provides a mixture of instruction and computer-based laboratories offering students the opportunity to study the behavior and performance power systems in a virtual environment.
292 Electronic Warfare Engineer Academic Certificate: This program provides the fundamental concepts needed to understand how EW signals are affected by the environment and includes a survey of existing EW systems and analysis techniques. Requirements for entry include acceptance by the ECE Department. Entrance to the Electrical and Computer Engineering curriculum at the Naval Postgraduate School consists of a minimum grade point average at the undergraduate level, a sufficient mathematics background, and a sufficient background in technical undergraduate studies. Applicants with a B.S.E.E. degree usually will satisfy the last two requirements automatically. Command/Company endorsement is required.
293 Journeyman EW Engineer Academic Certificate: Provides students an understanding of the microwave and optical aspects of sensor and electronic warfare systems. State-of-the-art material on microwave and optical devices and their use in systems are discussed during the courses. The certificate material also includes a description of the operation of devices and trade-offs involved in component selection. This program provides a mixture of instruction and computer-based laboratory exercises that offer students the opportunity to explore concepts and investigate applications in the electronic warfare area.
295 Network Engineering Certificate: Addresses the design, implementation, traffic, signaling and performance analysis of modern enterprise and telecommunications network infrastructures integrating both wired and wireless media.
296 Cyber Systems Certificate: Designed to provide students with a graduate level focus on cyber systems, system reverse engineering, and depending on elective choice, an ability to assess vulnerability and risk, architecture and engineering, or network traffic.
297 Wireless Network Security Certificate: Provide students with a graduate level focus on the security of wireless communications networks, and depending on elective choice, an ability to assess the security of wireless devices or telecommunications systems, to maintain situational awareness on wireless networks or assess the risk of covert malicious functionality in system hardware components.
299 Applied Trajectory Optimization Certificate: This program provides students with a suite of practical mathematical tools for applying trajectory optimization techniques to solve various problems in engineering design and optimization. Requirements for entry include a bachelor’s degree and acceptance by the MAE Department.
3. Tuition: NPS is mission-funded to provide tuition-free graduate education to full-time active-duty Navy and Marine Corps service members. Seats not filled by active-duty Navy and Marine Corps service members will be made available for open enrollment to other uniformed service members, Department of the Navy and other federal government civilians, and defense contractor civilians under tuition sponsorship by their organization or agency. For information regarding tuition, please contact the NPS Tuition office at tuition@nps.edu. NPS must have a support agreement (DON form 7600A or DD1144) in place with each government funding sponsor before acceptance of funding documents. All students are required to purchase their textbooks.
4. Application Process: Service members interested in this certificate program may visit the NPS web pages for detailed eligibility and application process. Program webpages:
https://online.nps.edu/w/118-aerospace-engineering-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/122-mechanical-engineering-structures-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/131-capability-and-mission-engineering-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/133-model-based-systems-engineering-mbse-design-and-development-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/135-advanced-systems-suitability-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/171-systems-engineering-management-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/192-defense-management-foundations
https://online.nps.edu/w/218-advanced-acquisition-studies
https://online.nps.edu/w/231-implementing-technological-change-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/235-combat-systems-science-and-engineering-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/238-basic-contract-management-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/244-advanced-contract-management-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/256-cybersecurity-fundamentals-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/262-human-systems-integration-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/273-space-systems-fundamentals-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/281-systems-analysis-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/282-systems-engineering-fundamentals-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/web/online/-/288-cyber-warfare-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/290-signal-processing-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/291-electric-ships-and-power-systems-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/292-electronic-warfare-engineer-academic-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/293-journeyman-ew-engineer-academic-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/295-network-engineering-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/296-cyber-systems-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/297-wireless-network-security-certificate
https://online.nps.edu/w/299-applied-trajectory-optimization-certificate
5. Post Graduation: Per OPNAVINST 1520.23C, Naval personnel participating in a program must agree to remain on active duty for one year following completion of a certificate program. This obligation is discharged concurrently with any other service obligation already incurred. This agreement does not obligate the Navy to retain the service member on active duty.
6. Point of Contact: NPS Certificate program contact, via email at ONLINE(AT)NPS.EDU. Additional information on the Naval Postgraduate School’s online programs can be obtained via our website online.nps.edu.
7. This message will remain in effect until superseded or 1 September 2024, whichever occurs first.
Navy Senior Leadership Seminar (NSLS)
Navy postgraduate school |Navy Senior Leadership Seminar – August 26-30, 2024 (In Person)
Who: O-6, O-6 selects or high-potential O-5 officers who are on track for executive medicine
What: Navy Senior Leadership Seminar (NSLS)
When: August 26-30, 2024 (only 1 seat for Navy Medicine Corps)
Where: Navy Postgraduate School, Center of Executive Education – Monterey, California
Funding: Tuition is covered by NPS. Parent command will provide travel expense, lodging, and per diem. NPS will reserve a block of rooms for participants on the NPS campus at the Historic Del Monte Hotel. Nomination for the course implies the command will commit to funding the nominee if selected.
Course Description: NSLS provides senior leaders with an intensive five-day executive education program that introduces the latest “best practices” in strategic planning, goal setting, strategic communication, effects-based thinking, risk management, financial management, and innovation. Learning is enhanced using case studies, small-team exercises, practical applications, seminar-style discussions, peer learning, and faculty presentations. Participants will be introduced to subject matter experts within DoD and industry, to include insights from senior Navy leaders and academic researchers. The course is designed to prepare participants to meet organizational challenges in their current and future assignments, and to empower them to become more effective change agents and better-informed stewards of the Navy’s resources. For more information about NSLS, please visit: https://nps.edu/web/cee/nsls
Course POC: NEDPRegistrar@nps.edu
Prospective applicants: Send a combined PDF with a CV and BIO to CAPT Shauna O’Sullivan NLT 1600 Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Next MC Symposium – K9 Care for Non-Vets – 20 MAY
The next Continuous MC Symposium will be Monday 20 May at noon EDT. CAPT Brad Butler, Reserve Affairs Officer, will speak about K9 Care for Non-Veterinarians. A recording will be available on the MC SharePoint site after PAO approval.
Dial-in by phone: +1 410-874-6747,,96564605#
Joint Senior Medical Leaders Course (JSMLC) – 29 JUL-02 AUG 2024 – Open for Registration
WHO: Senior O-5s to O-6s with a high probability of being named as Joint Task Force, JTF senior medical leader, or occupy a senior medical planning position in a joint environment.
WHAT: Joint Senior Medical Leaders Course (JSMLC).
WHEN: 29 Jul-02 August in person event.
WHERE: NCR/Falls Church VA (DHHQ).
HOW: Self-nomination; submit a service nomination request through the DMRTI JKO Community Page; Nominations due by 28 May 2024.
OTHER: There are currently no registration fees for this course. Funding will be obtained through your unit/command.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A five-day, classroom only course designed to enhance medical leaders.
· Enhance knowledge of operational medicine, joint policy and doctrine, interagency coordination, major contingency operations, and stability operations in preparation for future roles as JTF Surgeons and their senior staff.
· Reinforce and expand our warfighting capabilities and promote a discussion of a variety of issues senior leaders will face in an operational medicine setting.
· The course will be conducted through presentations by senior leadership, discussions of current issues, trends, and lessons learned, along with a table-top exercise. Course participants will leave the course with increased knowledge of joint medical operations, policy and doctrine, and interagency efforts in preparation for future senior medical positions within a Combatant Command.
COURSE PREREQUISITES: https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Education-and-Training/DMRTI/Course-Information/Joint-Senior-Medical-Leaders-Course
· Courses are available on JKO and listed here:
NOMINATION PROCESS:
1. Log onto Joint Knowledge Online
2. Enter the DMRTI Community Page.
3. Complete the form and submit.
4. You will be notified approximately 45 days from the course start day only if you were selected or placed on an alternate list.
5. If you were not selected, you will need to complete another service nomination request for a later course.
6. Service nomination requests will close 60 days from the course start date and the link will be disabled.
HOTFILL DUE MONDAY AT NOON – Medical Officer Opportunity for Master’s and Tour with Spec Ops and Low- Intensity Conflict
Please see the advertisement for this unique opportunity below:
Over the last 30 months, we’ve had a medical officer detailed to the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism (ODASD IWCT) here in the Office of the Assistance Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (OASD(SO/LIC)). She has focused on shaping the Department’s policy, authorities, and guidance in providing medical support during irregular warfare operations, to include resistance efforts. This officer’s ongoing work has received attention and support from senior DoD leaders, including a recent endorsement and further direction from the Deputy Secretary of Defense that will continue these efforts well into the future. I want to ensure these initiatives, critical to our ability to provide casualty care during military operations in semi- or fully- contested environments, continue unabated. Her replacement will join SO/LIC June 1, 2024, and complete a 24-month detail, ending in 2026.
In response to the success of this effort, SO/LIC is continuing this irregular warfare (IW) Military detail for health professionals. The detail will consist of a one-year executive-level master’s degree program (see attached) in IW at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, California, beginning summer of 2025, followed by a two-year utilization tour at OASD SO/LIC in Washington, DC, from summer 2026 to summer 2028.
This detail (a developmental trainee assignment – DTA) is a career-broadening opportunity for medical officers and increases the breadth of IW specialists within the Department. Selectees will receive education focused on IW and its unique sustainment and medical requirements. After completing the master’s program, officers will apply their studies to shaping the department’s IW-related medical policy, authorities, and guidance and integrating the concepts into current and future strategic competition efforts. As SO/LIC’s only medical professional, this officer also supports SO/LIC’s Service secretary-like responsibilities related to health service support for U.S. Special Operations Command and special operations forces.
SO/LIC will cover the cost of tuition at NPS, and the selected detailee’s Service will cover required temporary duty (TDY) or permanent change of station (PCS) costs. Upon graduation from NPS, the detailee’s Service will assign them to a Service-specific billet in the National Capital Region then detailed to SO/LIC.
The Air Force and Army have been exceptional with accommodating our first two long-term details, and I greatly appreciate their continued support.
If your respective Service would be willing to support a detailee, please let us know if you have nominees who meet the following criteria:
Required:
· TS/SCI security clearance
· O-5 (or O-5-select)
· Operational experience (3-year assignment or 2 deployments with an operational unit)
· No pending or previous disciplinary actions
· Nominee’s SURF/ORB
· Resume
· 3 most recent performance reports
· Commander’s endorsement memo
Desired:
· Staff officer experience (any level)
· Completed Joint Professional Military Education I
· Experience in the joint, interagency, and/or special operations environment
Fully completed and combined nomination packages will be emailed to CAPT Shauna O’Sullivan NLT 1200 EST Monday, May 01, 2024.
SO/LIC’s selected top candidates (3-5) will be asked to interview, and the final selection will be made by May 30, 2024, to best support the Services’ assignment cycles and give the selected officer a one-year lead time prior to assignment to NPS.
Intermediate Executive Skills Course (IESC) – June 10-13, 2024 (Virtual)
Who: O3(LT)/O4 (LCDR) MHS personnel serving in an intermediate-level leadership position within a DHA MTF
What: JMESI Intermediate Executive Skills Course (IESC)
When: June 10-13, 2024 (VIRTUAL) from 0700-1600 CST.
Where: JKO online modules and virtual platform learning with instructors located at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas
How: Self-registration process in JKO.
Course Description: The Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute Intermediate Executive Skills Course (JMESI-IES) provides education and training on leadership and management skills necessary to successfully serve in an intermediate-level leadership position within a DHA medical treatment facility (MTF). This is a Tri-Service course. The course is designed to facilitate the attainment of selected Joint Medical Executive Skills core competencies as identified by a Tri-Service review board of MHS senior leaders. The course consists of web-based training (WBT) modules (phase 1) available through Joint Knowledge Online (https://jkodirect.jten.mil), followed by a 4-day live (phase 2), web-based video conference course hosted on MS Teams.
Course Registration: To register for this course, individuals must enroll in and complete the prerequisite JMESI-IES Course Phase 1 curriculum located on Joint Knowledge Online. Once individuals have completed the prerequisites, they will be able to register for the Intermediate Executive Skills Course (JMESI – US400) in JKO. Registration for the IES class will be closed when max capacity is reached or 2 weeks before course start date. Individuals who do not complete the prerequisite materials and register for the course before it closes will need to wait until the next iteration. Registration for each iteration is opened 90 days prior to the course start date. Course registration is capped at 300 attendees.
Phase 1 Prerequisites: (12 DL courses, each of the 12 courses takes about an 1hr to complete.). To register for those courses sign into JKO, https://jko.jten.mil/dha
Select the “Course Catalog” tab.
Type the acronym “JMESI” in the Course or Curriculum Name search box.
Scroll down to bottom of the page to see curricula search box.
In the Curricula results box locate “JMESI – Intermediate Executive Skills (IES) Course (Phase 1) – Distance Learning” and click “Enroll”.
Click “Acknowledge” in the pop-up box.
You will receive an Enrollment Notification – Course Welcome email from the JKO LCMS with instructions. You may then begin completing the 12 required JMESI modules for your course.
Phase 2: Once the 12 courses in Phase 1 are completed, individuals will be eligible to enroll in JMESI IES course by searching for course number US400, Course Name: JMESI – DHA Intermediate Executive Skills Course. If they have not completed Phase 1, they will be redirected to the DL courses needed before they can enroll in US400.
Other: MUST complete the pre-course prior to the course commencing. Nominees MUST be in a “virtual TAD” status and exempt from other duties for the course.
Attached: Curriculum plan (Tab B).
To view upcoming course dates and other course information, please visit the websites at:
SharePoint Site – https://info.health.mil/edu/jmesi/JMESI/SitePages/Home.aspx
Health.mil – https://www.health.mil/jmesi
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