FY21 OCCFLD 0600 AND 2800 TRAINING SEATS
Date Signed: 10/19/2020 | MARADMINS Number: 617/20
MARADMINS : 617/20

R 191445Z OCT 20
MARADMIN 617/20
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC DCI IC4 WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/ FY21 OCCFLD 0600 AND 2800 TRAINING SEATS//
REF/A/DOC/MCO 1553.2C 08 SEP 2016//
REF/B/DOC/NAVMC 3500.56C/02 Nov 2016//
NARR/REF A IS MANAGEMENT OF MARINE CORPS FORMAL SCHOOLS AND TRAINING DETACHMENTS. REF B IS COMMUNICATIONS T AND R MANUAL//
POC/WOODS, C.L./MAJ/CTB OPERATIONS OFFICER/DSN: 230-1852/COMM: (760) 830-1852/EMAIL: CLINTON.WOODS@USMC.MIL//
POC/SOTO, R. /MGYSGT/CTB COMMUNICATION CHIEF/DSN: 230-1853/COMM: (760) 830-1853/EMAIL: ROEL.SOTO@USMC.MIL//
POC/WALKER, S. L. /LTCOL/MCCES OPSO/DSN: 230-6531/COMM: (760) 830-6531/EMAIL: STEVEN.WALKER@USMC.MIL//
POC/STOKES, P.L./CIV/MCCES DEPOPSO/DSN: 230-6367/COMM: (760) 830-6367/EMAIL: PAUL.L.STOKES@USMC.MIL//
POC/ROMERO, J./MGYSGT/MCCES OPS CHIEF/DSN: 230-3686/COMM (760) 830-6186/EMAIL: JERRY.ROMERO@USMC.MIL//
POC/MEYER, D.W./MAJ/TRNGCMD G3 COPS CE AO/DSN: 378-2216/COMM (703) 432-2216/EMAIL: DONALD.MEYER@.USMC.MIL//
IC4 POC/BAHK, C.S./MAJ/HQMC IC4 ICO/06XX OCCFLD MANAGER/ COMM (703) 693-3545/EMAIL:  SMB_IC4_06OCCFLD_TRNG_REQ@USMC.MIL//
IC4 POC/DAHLKE, M. A. /MSGT/HQMC IC4 ICO/06XX OCCFLD SPECIALIST/(571) 256-8878/EMAIL:  SMB_IC4_06OCCFLD_TRNG_REQ@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This is an HQMC IC4, TRNGCMD G3, MCCES Ops, CTB Ops, and ACTS coordinated message.
2.  Purpose.  To announce the FY21 available Marine Corps skills and career progression training seats for the 06XX and 28XX OccFlds.  This message provides a planning factor for commands to assign and schedule for attendance.  Class schedules in the following paragraphs are resident in MCTIMS in the student registrar module.
3.  Commanders, senior communication officers and chiefs should send their Marines to these courses to the greatest extent possible.  These courses will increase the Marine’s MOS proficiency and combat effectiveness while making them more competitive for future assignments and promotions.  Historically, there are unused seats in each class, which is detrimental to the C4 community.   Per ref (a), the formal learning center must submit cancellation requests to the CG, Training Command NLT 30 days prior to the class report date if class registrations do not meet the course minimum size established in the approved course descriptive data (listed in paragraphs below).  Timely registration will prevent cancellation of classes, and ensure that the Fleet Marine Force, supporting establishment and individual Marines meet training requirements.  Participation in these skills progression and career level courses is critical to retaining funding for these curricula and affords opportunities to master 2000-level events as depicted in the communications Training and Readiness (T and R) Manual.
4.  Registration.  TECOM formal schools training branch funds all seats for active duty Marines. Availability is limited to the 0600 and 2800 OccFlds.  Government civilians may obtain command-funded seats by contacting the IC4 POCs identified in this MARADMIN.  Unit communications/maintenance chiefs shall submit seat requests to the IC4 POC via e-mail.  All 06XX seat requests cc: smb_ic4_06OccFld_trng_req@usmc.mil and all 28XX seat requests cc: david.j.higgins@usmc.mil.  Request must include the following information:
CID:
CLASS NUMBER:
REPORT DATE:
EDIPI:
FULL NAME (LAST, FIRST, MI):
RANK:
MOS:
EAS:
MCC:
UNIT:
BILLET:
DOR:
MODE OF TRAVEL: COMMERCIAL AIR DIRECTED
FUNDING REQUIRED: YES or NO
POC TO RECEIVE FUNDING: (E-MAIL ADDRESS)
SECURITY CLEARANCE/VISIT REQUESTS: SUBMITTED ON (DATE).  (OPNAV 5521/27) are required to be entered in Defense Information System for Security (DISS) Web Application for all students attending training at MCCES 29 Palms.  The SMO is MS3305STUD.  Include full name, SSN, level of clearance/basis, dates of visit, and purpose (course name), Attn: security manager.  Justification:  JC4 course A09CGH1 requires a brief justification to attend the course Request deadline for Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force courses is 21 days prior to the report date. Deadline for Army courses is 45 days.All students must possess a government travel charge card.  Allocations listed in this message are for active duty Marines only.  Marines within the Reserve Component should contact the MARFORRES Formal Training Manager for seat availability at DSN 678-8414 or COMM (504) 678-8414.
5.  Funding letter.  Once a student registers in the Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS), the POC provided for funding will be responsible to generate the funding letter from MCTIMS.
5.A. Go to https//mctims.usmc.mil/
5.B. Hover over MCTIMS (top left-hand corner) and select student registrar module.
5.C. In student registrar search, insert course ID and click search (e.g M09DRX1).
5.D. In the class list tab, find the correct class number (class 2021010).
5.E. Click down arrow and select view allocations.
5.F. Click class roster (bottom of the page).
5.G. Locate student name.
5.H. Check the funding status, ensure it states approved.  If the column is blank or pending, contact C4.
5.I. Click the down arrow and select generate funding letter.
6.  Communications courses (06XX) developed per formal learning center tasks in ref (b).
6.A.  MAGTF Communications Planner CID M09DRX1
6.A.1.  MAGTF Communications Planner course is a 59 (blended resident/nonresident) training day advanced, formal skills progression training course for MOS 0602 Lieutenant Colonels, Majors, Captains, and other select communications planners.  Officers with the PMOS of 0602 will earn the NMOS skill designator 0603 upon successful course completion.  While attending MCPC, students will develop the skills necessary to plan advanced MAGTF communications architectures across the following: the range of military operations, multi-domain operations, and in denied and degraded command and control, communications, and computers, environments (D2C4E).  MCPC focuses on three main lines of effort:  bridging experience-gaps in MAGTF Command and Control (C2) and Naval Integration, introducing concepts of Joint and Coalition C2 integration, and approaches to C2 in the Future Operating Environment.  Students will interact with a wide variety of military and civilian adjunct professors spanning the Joint Operational Environment, while also conducting a MAGTF planning series, case studies, and discussions in space, cyberspace, and electromagnetic spectrum operations.
6.A.2.  Prerequisites.  PMOS 0602 Lieutenant Colonels, Majors, Captains, and selected First Lieutenants, serving in the Fleet Marine Force or Supporting Establishment.
CLASS NR    RPT DATE     CONV DATE    GRAD DATE    SEAT ALLOCATION
2021010     4/5/21       4/7/2021     5/20/2021           17
2021020     9/12/21      9/14/2021    10/28/2021          17
6.B.  Transmission Chief Course (TCC) CID M09BNL1
6.B.1.  The Transmission Chief Course is a 70 training day course to qualify personnel to perform the duties of Transmission Chief, MOS 0629.  The Transmission Chief Course provides training to Marines holding or preparing for the 0629 PMOS.  Graduates will earn the PMOS 0629 upon successful course completion.  Transmissions Chiefs install, operate, maintain, and supervise advanced transmissions operations, develop site plans for Line of Site (LOS), troposcatter and satellite communications systems, and coordinate the development of the Communications Electronic Operating Instruction (CEOI). The Transmissions Chief is responsible for training, security measures, employment of transmission equipment, systems integration with networks for all elements of transmission, data communications, wireless architecture and cybersecurity.  Additionally, Transmissions Chiefs must be thoroughly familiar with frequency management, spectrum requirements, programming and planning tools, maintenance procedures, budgeting, andadministration processes.
6.B.2.  Prerequisites:  Gunnery Sergeant, Staff Sergeant or Staff Sergeant Selectee with PMOS of 062X.  Must have completed the Transmission System Supervisor Course.  Must be a US citizen, possess an EL score of 105 or higher and be eligible for a Secret security clearance. 
6.B.3.  Funded allocations.  CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for active duty component USMC students.  FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR    RPT DATE      CONV DATE   GRAD DATE   SEAT ALLOCATION
2021010     4/5/2021      4/7/2021    7/2/2021            52
2021020     8/15/2021     8/17/2021   11/17/2021          52
6.C.  Data Systems Chief Course (DSCC) CID M0923W1
6.C.1.  Data Systems Chief Course is an 82 training day course to qualify Marines to perform the duties of a Data Systems Chief PMOS 0679.  Graduates will earn the PMOS 0679 upon successful course completion.  Data Systems Chiefs support a myriad of technologies to include systems, virtualization, unified communications and application development to enable command and control. The Data Systems Chief is responsible for training, domain infrastructure, active directory management, cloud services, disaster recovery, database management, scripting, hardware/software management, Storage Area Network (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS), virtualization and messaging.  Additionally, Data Systems Chiefs must be thoroughly familiar with security, programming and planning tools, maintenance procedures, budgeting, and administration processes.
6.C.2.  Prerequisites.  Gunnery Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, or Staff Sergeant Selectee with PMOS of 0671.  Must be a US citizen, possess an EL score of 105 or higher, be eligible for a secret security clearance, must have normal color vision, and complete the Data Systems Supervisor Course. 
6.C.3.  Funded allocations.  CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for active duty component USMC students.  FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR   RPT DATE      CONV DATE       GRAD DATE    SEAT ALLOCATION
2021010    3/1/2021      3/3/2021        7/2/2021           36
2021020    7/8/2021      7/12/2021       11/17/2021         36
6.D.  Network Chief Course (NCC) CID M0923X1
6.D.1.  Network Chief Course is an 82 training day course to qualify Marines to perform the duties as a Network Chief MOS 0639.  Graduates will earn the PMOS 0639 upon successful course completion.  Network Chief Course consists of training in cable installation planning, operation, systems integration, security, and troubleshooting in order to maintain optimum secure data communication systems. They plan and supervise the installation of cabling, configuration and maintenance of all data communication systems, network services, and security in both a garrison and deployment environment. Network Chiefs plan and design local and wide area networks and link heterogeneous networks through the application of appropriate cyber and telecommunication hardware and software.  The Network Chief Course will instruct Marines on the planning and implementation of the following topics: cable management, planning operations, internet protocol (IP) address engineering, interior and exterior routing protocols, local and wide area networks, network operating, network services, network security and firewalls.  Network Chiefs install, operate, maintain, and supervise Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) to enable command and control.  The Network Chief is responsible for training, advanced routing/switching, locating and correcting faults, Quality of Service (QoS), implementation/management of the cable plan, long haul transport, Internet Protocol (IP) Management, encryption management, network monitoring, end to end systems integration and troubleshooting.  Additionally, Network Chiefs must be thoroughly familiar with security, programming and planning tools, maintenance procedures, budgeting, and administration processes.
6.D.2  Prerequisites.  Gunnery Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, or Staff Sergeant Selectee with PMOS of 0631.  Must be a US citizen, possess an EL score of 105 or higher, be eligible for a secret security clearance, have normal color vision, and complete the Network Supervisor Course.
6.D.3.  Funded allocations. CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for active duty component USMC students.  FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR   RPT DATE      CONV DATE     GRAD DATE   SEAT ALLOCATION
2021010    3/1/2021      3/3/2021      7/2/2021           36
2021020    7/8/2021      7/12/2021     11/17/2021         36
6.E. Cybersecurity Managers Course CID M09D3H1
6.E.1.  Cyber Security Managers Course is a 17 training day coursedesigned to introduce the distinct elements and aspects of Information Assurance (IA), Computer Network Defense (CND), and cybersecurity.  The instruction revolves around the establishment and management of a Marine Corps commands cybersecurity program to ensure the information and information systems are secure and provide information confidentiality, integrity, availability, non-repudiation, and authentication. Students will undergo practical application in identifying threats and vulnerabilities associated with sensitive information stored in information systems and providing safeguards against unauthorized access, modification, destruction, and denial of services. Topics presented include: current IA, CND, cybersecurity policies, policy development, roles and responsibilities, CND solutions and activities, security assessment methodologies, risk management program, risk assessment methodologies, contingency planning, security test and evaluation, assessment and authorization process, risk management framework process, CYBERCON procedures, IA vulnerability management, physical security, malicious code protection, sensitive data handling procedures, incident response and reporting procedures, connection approval processes, multiple platform level security, application level security, encryption requirements, system auditing, and development of a security training and awareness program.
6.E.2.  Prerequisites: Sergeant through Master Gunnery Sergeant officially appointed as an Information Systems Security Manager or Cybersecurity Manager.  Officers and civilians officially appointed as  Information System Security Managers or Cybersecurity Managers or whose primary or additional duties include Information Assurance may attend.  All personnel must have a valid U.S. Secret security clearance to attend.
6.E.3  Funded allocations. CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for active duty component USMC students.  FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR    RPT DATE     CONV DATE     GRAD DATE   SEAT ALLOCATION
2021010     4/4/2021     4/5/2021      4/27/2021          12
2021020     7/20/2021    7/21/2021     8/13/2021          12
6.F.  Communications Chief Course (CCC) CID M09CHN1
6.F.1.   Communications Chief Course is a 51 training day course to qualify Marines to perform the duties of PMOS 0699.  Graduates will earn the PMOS 0699 upon successful course completion.  The Communications Chief Course will provide the student an overall knowledge of the equipment capabilities and system integration for all elements of Transmissions, Networks, Data Systems, Cybersecurity, and Communications Security Management found within the Marine Corps.  Students will learn MAGTF and Joint Service structure, introduced to Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) Operations, draft systems architecture and communications plans, and coordinate technical interface and restoration issues with higher, adjacent, and subordinate commands.  Upon successful course completion, the student will be able to effectively plan, design, and manage all aspects of Marine Corps Communications.
6.F.2.  Prerequisites:  Master Sergeant or Master Sergeant Selectee, possessing MOS of 0629, 0639, or 0679.  Must be a U.S. citizen, have an EL score of 105 or higher and be eligible for a secret clearance. 
6.F.3.  Funded allocations. CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for active duty component USMC students.  FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR     RPT DATE      CONV DATE    GRAD DATE  SEAT ALLOCATION
2021010      1/12/2021     1/14/2021    3/31/2021        20
2021020      4/27/2021     4/29/2021    7/16/2021        20
2021030      8/18/2021     8/20/2021    11/05/2021       20
6.G.  Joint C4 Planners Course (JC4) CID A09CGH1
6.G.1.  In this course, students will plan and manage the integration and interconnection of diverse types of joint and allied automation and communications systems into interoperable local area and long haul information networks supporting tactical joint and combined operations.  Students will learn techniques to determine the overall network architecture to support battlefield user requirements, exercise network control, and conduct recurring network analysis.  This course emphasizes the practical application of systems engineering principles to plan and manage communication/information networks using existing, and future military commercial off-the-shelf systems.
6.G.2.  Prerequisites.  Coordinate selection of students with CMC (CCT) DSN 223-3540.  Active or reserve component of all services with previous experience in signal duties.  Army officers, warrant officers and senior non-commissioned officers will have completed their respective signal advanced course.  In addition, U.S. Army NCOS will be MOS 31W, Marine Corps warrant officers and SNCOS will have a 06XX MOS.  SNCOs will have completed their respective chief course.  Applicants must provide a justification to attend.  DOD civilians will have completed the Army Signal Officer Basic Course or equivalent training.
6.G.3.  Funded allocations. CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for active duty component USMC students.  FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR    RPT DATE      ONV DATE     GRAD DATE    SEAT ALLOCATION
001         10/20/2020    10/21/2020   11/18/2020           4
002         1/20/2021     1/21/2021    2/18/2021            5
003         4/18/2021     4/19/2021    5/14/2021            5
004         6/6/2021      6/7/2021     7/2/2021             5
005         7/21/2021     7/26/21      8/20/2021            4
6.H.   Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) mission planning element communication tactical course CID A09DS21.
6.H.1.  This course trains students in protected Extremely High Frequency (EHF) satellite communications planning.  This course uses a detailed study of AEHF operational theory, with practical, hands-on application of technical planning principles. Focus is on the AEHF satellite system, but includes planning for the compatible MILSTAR satellite constellation.  This course teaches low data rate (LDR), medium data rate (MDR), and extended data rate (XDR) communications planning with T-MPSS software on the tactical mission planning element (MPE) platform.  Noncommissioned officers, warrant officers, commissioned officers, or DOD civilians having AEHF/MILSTAR communications planning responsibilities are the intended audience.
6.H.2.   NCO or above assignment to or enroute to S-6 or G-6 position requiring AEHF planning abilities to support SMART-T.
6.H.3.   Funded allocations. CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for active duty component USMC students.  FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR    RPT DATE       CONV DATE     GRAD DATE  SEAT ALLOCATION
001         10/18/2020     10/19/2020    11/6/2020         2
002         11/29/2020     11/30/2020    12/18/2020        2
003         1/24/2021      1/25/2021     2/12/2021         1
004         2/21/2021      2/22/2021     3/12/2021         2
005         3/14/2021      3/15/2021     4/2/2021          1
006         4/18/2021      4/19/2021     5/7/2021          2
007         5/9/2021       5/10/2021     5/28/2021         2
008         6/6/2021       6/7/2021      6/25/2021         2
009         7/11/2020      7/12/2021     7/30/2021         2
010         8/8/2021       8/9/2021      8/27/2021         4
6.I.   Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager Course (ESMC) CID F0224L1
6.I.1.   ESMC provides students with maximum exposure to the fundamentals of spectrum management planning, supportability, assignment, coordination, de-confliction and utilization of the electromagnetic spectrum with emphasis on operational spectrum planning and employment.  ESMC provides familiarization with international, national and DOD policy, guidance and procedures for the effective and efficient management of the electromagnetic spectrum, service specific and joint organizational structures, spectrum supportability, certification and host nation coordination/authorization requirements and processes and resolution of harmful Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and the Joint spectrum Interference Resolution (JSIR) program. ESMC provides students with the fundamentals of communications-electronics spectrum engineering, radio theory and frequency and antenna propagation to include mathematical functions, modulation techniques, receiver sensitivity, transmission lines, antenna principles, bandwidth, High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF) and Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) fundamentals and engineering, microwave line-of-sight and troposcatter systems, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems and platforms, electronic countermeasures and electronic attack, sensors, beacons, Navigational Aids (NAVAID) and radar.  ESMC provides instruction in the management and use of the respective national spectrum management databases and communications and spectrum management automated tools to include spectrum XXI, system planning, engineering and evaluation device (SPEED), Afloat Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Program (AESOP) and the Joint Automated CEOI system (JACS).
6.I.2.   Prerequisites.   Sgt through MSgt MOS 0629, 0699, 2651 or 5939.  Score of 105 or higher on aptitude area general test score of 100 or higher clerical. Must be a U.S citizen and possess a Secret security clearance.
6.I.3.  Funded allocations. CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for active duty component USMC students.  FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR    RPT DATE    CONV DATE   GRAD DATE   SEAT ALLOCATION
2021001     1/4/2021    1/5/2021    3/26/2021          6
2021002     4/4/2021    4/5/2021    6/23/2021          6
2021003     6/27/2021   6/28/2021   9/20/2021          6
2021004     9/26/2021   9/27/2021   12/20/2021         7
6.J.  Data Systems Supervisor Course M10385B (CTC-1), M03385G (CTC-2), M223854 (CTC-3).
6.J.1.  The Data Systems Supervisor Course provides technical and non-technical instruction to Military Occupational Specialty 0671 Data Systems Marine Corporal through Staff Sergeant on advanced theories, technologies, and concepts in virtualization, domain services, unified communications, and cybersecurity software.
6.J.2.  Prerequisites.  Rank: Cpl, Sgt, SSgt; MOS: 0671, 0679; Students must be eligible for a Secret clearance and have completed the Data Systems Administrator Course or be certified by a Certified Training Instructor (CTI) on the Performance Evaluation Checklists (PECL) for the 0671 PMOS.
6.J.3.  Funded allocations. CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for 3 active duty component USMC students per CTC class.  TECOM funds seats per geographical location.  OCONUS to CONUS is not permitted; Hawaii Marines must attend CTC-1 at Camp Pendleton.  Funded seats FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR  RPT DATE    CONV DATE     GRAD DATE    SEAT ALLOCATION
CTC-1
2021010  10/19/2020   10/19/2020    11/6/2020          20 
(Moodle  (2) Week non-resident 9/28-10/9
2021020   1/25/2021   1/25/2021     2/12/2021          20  
(Moodle  (2) Week non-resident 1/4 - 1/15
2021030   5/3/2020    5/3/2021      5/21/2021          20  
(Moodle  (2) Week non-resident 4/12-4/23
2021040   8/2/2021    8/2/2021      8/20/2021          20  
(Moodle  (2) Week non-resident 7/12-7/24
CTC-2
2021010   3/1/2021    3/1/2021       3/26/2020         20
2021020   6/7/2021    6/7/2021       7/2/2020          20
2021030   8/30/2021   8/30/2021      9/24/2021         20
CTC-3
2021010   10/14/2020  10/14/2020     11/6/2020         20
2021020   1/20/2021   1/20/2021      2/12/2021         20
2021030   4/26/2021   4/26/2021      5/21/2021         20
6.K.  Network Supervisor Course M10CV1B (CTC-1), M03CV1G (CTC-2), M22CV14 (CTC-3)
6.K.1.  The Network Supervisor Course will provide technical and non-technical instruction to PMOS 0631 Network Administrator, Corporal through Staff Sergeant on advanced theories, technologies and concepts in routing, switching, network monitoring, troubleshooting, change management, network infrastructure security, and perimeter defense.
6.K.2.  Prerequisites.  Rank: Cpl, Sgt, SSgt; MOS: 0631, 0639; Students must be eligible for a Secret clearance and have completed the Network Administrator Course at Twentynine Palms, CA.
6.K.3.  Funded allocations. CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for 3 active duty component USMC students per CTC class.  TECOM funds seats per geographical location.  OCONUS to CONUS is not permitted; Hawaii-assigned Marines must attend CTC-1 at Camp Pendleton.  Funded seats FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR      RPT DATE     CONV DATE    GRAD DATE   SEAT ALLOCATION
CTC-1
2021010       10/5/2020    10/5/2020     10/30/2020         20
2021020       2/1/2021     2/1/2021      2/26/2021          20
2021030       4/26/2021    4/26/2021     5/21/2021          20
2021040       7/26/2021    7/26/2021     8/20/2021          20
CTC-2
2021010       2/1/2021     2/1/2021      2/26/2021          20
2021020       4/26/2021    4/26/2021     5/21/2021          20
2021030       8/2/202      8/2/2021      8/27/2021          20
CTC-3
2021010       10/14/2020   10/14/2020    11/6/2020          20
2021020       1/20/2021    1/20/2021     2/12/2021          20
2021030       4/26/2021    4/26/2021     5/21/2021          20
6.L. Transmissions Supervisor Course M10BNPB (CTC-1), M03BNPG (CTC-2), M22BNP4 (CTC-3)
6.L.1.  The Transmissions Supervisor Course develops a proficient and fully qualified Transmissions Supervisor. The Transmissions Supervisor Course will provide instruction on the advanced functions of the AN/PRC-150, AN/PRC-152, AN/PRC-117F, AN/PRC-117G, to include Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2) and the Global Broadcast Service (GBS).  In addition, students will learn the proper procedures for developing a Radio Guard Chart, and the Systems Planning Engineering Evaluation Device (SPEED) software during the communications planning process.  The Transmission Supervisor Course will also serve as a prerequisite to attending the Transmission Chiefs Course as a Staff Non-Commissioned Officer.
6.L.2.  Prerequisites.  Rank: Cpl, Sgt, SSgt; MOS: 0621, 0627.  Students must be eligible for a U.S. Secret clearance.
6.L.3.  Funded allocations. CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for 3 active duty component USMC students per CTC class.  TECOM funds seats per geographical location.  OCONUS to CONUS is not permitted; Hawaii-assigned Marines must attend CTC-1 at Camp Pendleton.  Funded seats FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR      RPT DATE     CONV DATE    GRAD DATE   SEAT ALLOCATION
CTC-1 
2021010       10/5/2020    10/5/2020    10/30/2020      20
2021020       2/1/2021     2/1/2021     2/26/2021       20
2021030       4/26/2021    4/26/2021    5/21/2021       20
2021040       7/26/2021    7/26/2021    8/20/2021       20
CTC-2 
2021010       10/13/2020   10/13/2020   11/6/2020       20
2021020       1/4/2021     1/4/2021     1/29/2021       20
2021030       3/29/2021    3/29/2021    4/23/2021       20
2021040       7/6/2021     7/6/2021     7/30/2021       20
CTC-3 
2021010       10/14/2021   10/14/2021   11/6/2021       20
2021020       1/20/2021    1/20/2021    2/12/2021       20
2020030       4/26/2021    4/26/2021    5/21/2021 20
7.  Ground electronics maintenance courses (28XX) developed per formal learning center tasks in Ref B.
7.A.  Tactical Remote Sensor System Maintenance Course CID M09DRP1.
7.A.1.  Students receive instruction on the Tactical Remote Sensor System (TRSS) and all associated equipment.  Instruction includes equipment characteristics, installation, operational and performance testing, circuit operational analysis, and troubleshooting using Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) and technical publications unique to the TRSS.  Tactical Remote Sensor System (TRSS) Maintainers will learn to inspect, maintain and repair TRSS equipment up to the field level.  Further, TRSS Maintainers will learn to provide technical assistance during the installation and operation of the TRSS.
7.A.2.  Prerequisites.  Must possess an EL score of 115 or higher, complete the Basic Electronics Course, complete 1 year high school algebra, must be eligible for a secret security clearance, must have normal color vision and must be a U.S. citizen.
7.A.3.  Funded allocations. CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for active duty component USMC students.  FY20 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR     RPT DATE      CONV DATE     GRAD DATE   SEAT ALLOCATION
2021010      1/28/2021     1/29/2021     3/1/2021           5
2021020      4/26/2021     4/27/2021     5/25/2021          5
2021030      8/18/2021     8/19/2021     9/20/2021          5
7.B.  Electronic Maintenance Supervisor Course (SNCO) CID M09DRN1
7.B.1.  This course provides instruction in communication-electronics capabilities of the Marine Corps and other services operating in the joint arena; structure of CMC, MCSC, and MCLB relative to materiel fielding, procurement, and maintenance support programs; Marine Corps maintenance philosophy and management; general shop organization and operation; personnel and training management; supply and logistics responsibilities; deployment planning and execution, Continuous Process Improvement, and providing technical expertise/input to the commander.
7.B.2.  Prerequisites.  Master Sergeant 2862, 2874, or MSgt-select.  Students will earn the PMOS 2891 upon successful course completion.  Additional Maintenance and Maintenance Management MOS’s desiring attendance are encouraged to contact the 28XX POC listed above for consideration in obtaining limited non-MOS producing seat allocations.
7.B.3.  Funded allocations. CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for active duty component USMC students.  FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR      RPT DATE     CONV DATE    GRAD DATE   SEAT ALLOCATION
2021010       6/6/2021     6/7/2021     6/18/2021         30 
7.C.  Microminiature/Automated Test Equipment Repair Course CID M09E2D1.
7.C.1.  This course encompasses three concepts for repair of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs).  This course teaches the concepts of miniature repair. These concepts include the dangers of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and the precautions required to protect sensitive devices from ESD damage, the removal, installation, and inspection of; conformal coatings, through-hole components, terminals, solder cups, and wire repair.  Further, this course teaches the concepts of micro-miniature repairs, the repair of laminates, surface conductors, multilayer CCAs, and the removal and installation of Surface Mount Devices (SMDs) are covered.  Finally, this course teaches the setup, operation, and maintenance of Module Test and Repair (MTR) Equipment as well as instruction in the creation of test routines, and the procedures for fault isolation on Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs).
7.C.2.  Prerequisites.  EL score of 110 or higher and must possess one of the following PMOS: 2831, 2841, 2847 and 2862.
7.C.3.  Funded allocations. CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for active duty component USMC students.  FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR    RPT DATE      CONV DATE     GRAD DATE   SEAT ALLOCATION
2021010     10/29/2020    11/2/2020     2/8/2021           12
2021020     2/5/2021      2/9/2021      4/22/2021          12
2021030     3/18/2021     3/22/2021     6/2/2021           12
2021040     4/22/2021     4/26/2021     7/9/2021           12
2021050     6/3/2021      6/7/2021      8/19/2021          12
2021060     7/8/2021      7/12/2021     9/22/2021          12
2021070     8/19/2021     8/23/2021     11/5/2021          12
2021080     9/23/2021     9/27/2021     12/15/2021         12
7.D.  Digital Wideband Technician Course CID A09DPG1
7.D.1.  This course provides the student with satellite communication essentials ranging from multiplexing to modulation.  Students will receive a background in satellite communications to include terminology, DSCS satellite systems, overall system signal flow, antenna tracking and control, radio fundamentals associated with satellite communications and modulation principles.  Baseband and multiplexing principles to include equipment programming, patching and configuration will follow.  The course will cover identifying and correcting configuration errors in components and identifying faulty components in satellite communications systems.
7.D.2.  Prerequisite.  U.S. Marine active duty and selected Marine Corps reserve component personnel with the following minimum qualifications: Sergeant to Gunnery Sergeant, must hold MOS 2831 or 2832, EL score of 115 or higher, minimum of 1 year of high school algebra, eligible for a Secret security clearance, must have normal color vision and must be a U.S. citizen.
7.D.3.  Funded allocations. CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for active duty component USMC students.  FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR    RPT DATE      CONV DATE     GRAD DATE   SEAT ALLOCATION
001         9/30/2020     10/1/2020     11/16/2020        10
002         1/24/2021     1/25/2021     3/2/2021          10
003         5/9/2021      5/10/2021     6/16/2021         10
004         8/1/2021      8/2/2021      9/2/2021          10
7.E.  Advanced Digital Switching Course CID F03CHH1.
7.E.1.  This course provides the student with instruction in the fundamentals of the Digital Switching System (DSS), analog to digital or digital to analog conversion and transmission, and operation and maintenance of the DSS, management of the DSS through operational measurements and LOGUTIL reports.
7.E.2.  Prerequisite.  Marines assigned to commands that perform maintenance on government owned, fixed plant, central office telephone equipment are the intended audience.  Applicants must possess the 28XX MOS or have digital switching equipment maintenance experience.
7.E.3.  Funded allocations. CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for active duty component USMC students.  FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR     RPT DATE     CONV DATE     GRAD DATE    SEAT ALLOCATION
2021002      11/15/2020   11/16/2020    12/22/2020           1
2021003      1/10/2021    1/11/2021     2/16/2021            1
2021007      7/14/2021    7/15/2021     8/18/2021      1
2021008      8/19/2021    8/20/2021     9/27/2021      1
2021009      9/28/2021    9/29/2021     11/3/2021      1
7.F.  Troposcatter terminal repair course CID M09DR11.  MOS 2832, AN/TRC-170 Technician (GySgt to LCpl) NMOS (2831, 2862)  AN/TRC-170 Technicians are qualified to install, test, and repair super high frequency (SHF) troposcatter multi-channel communications equipment used for high capacity, point-to-point communications. Typical duties include tuning and aligning systems, adjusting audio or data levels, using test equipment to make checks on circuit quality, diagnosing equipment faults to the component level, and replacing faulty parts or components.  Students will learn to install and employ terminals to complement their working knowledge of hardware capabilities. 
7.F.1.  This course provides technical instruction pertaining to the theory, operation, and maintenance of troposcatter communications systems, to include instruction in time division multiplexing, signal formats, conditioned diphase fundamentals, and modulation techniques.  Students learn the fundamentals of narrow band FM transceivers and component level troubleshooting during the radio fundamentals portion of the course, as well as the theory and operation of special devices used in troposcatter equipment.  It encompasses in-depth instruction in the characteristics, theory of operation, block diagram analysis, detailed logic diagram analysis, alignment, performance testing, and troubleshooting of the AN/TRC-170 communications system.  This course also includes interfacing ancillary equipment, the use of General Purpose Test Equipment (GPTE) for fault isolation to the piece/part component level, and instruction in corrective maintenance procedures.
7.F.2.  Prerequisite.  Rank: Pvt, PFC, LCpl, Cpl, Sgt, SSgt; MOS: 2831, 2862.  Must possess an EL score of 115 or higher, complete the Basic Electronics Course and the Digital Wideband Repair Course, complete 1 year of high school algebra, must be eligible for a secret security clearance, must have normal color vision, and must be a U.S. Citizen. Career-level Marines must be graduates of the Advanced Electronics Course and the Electronics Maintenance Technician Course.
7.F.3.  Funded allocations. CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for active duty component USMC students.  FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR     RPT DATE     CONV DATE     GRAD DATE    SEAT ALLOCATION
2021010      11/15/2020   11/16/2020    2/17/2020          16
2021020      3/9/2021     3/10/2021     5/20/2021          16
2021030      6/8/2021     6/9/2021      8/23/2021          16
2021040      9/12/2021    9/13/2021     12/1/2021          16
7.G.  Ground Electronics noncommissioned Officer Course M10DNSB (CTC-1), M03DNSG (CTC-2), M22DNS4 (CTC-3)
7.G.1.  The Ground Electronics noncommissioned Officer Course provides non-technical instruction in the areas of maintenance administration and management.  This course provides instruction for establishing and maintaining publication, modification, calibration, tool and quality control programs, managing consumables, supervising maintenance actions and administrative support, managing ground electronics maintenance production, and preparing organic equipment for embarkation.
7.G.2.  Prerequisites.  Rank: Cpl, Sgt; MOS: 2821, 2831, 2841, 2847, 2848, 2871, 2887; Must possess a ground electronics maintenance (28XX) MOS.  Must be recommended by their chain of command and have one year of obligated service remaining.  Must have completed GCSS-MC Maintenance 101/201.
7.G.3.  Funded allocations.  CG, TECOM will fund all to/from travel, lodging, and per diem costs for 3 active duty component USMC students per CTC class.  TECOM funds seats per geographical location.  OCONUS to CONUS is not permitted; Hawaii-assigned Marines must attend CTC-1 at Camp Pendleton.  Funded seats FY21 classes offered are listed below (read in 5 columns):
CLASS NR   RPT DATE     CONV DATE     GRAD DATE   SEAT ALLOCATION
CTC-1
2021010    10/19/2020   10/19/2020    11/6/2020  20
2021020    1/25/2021    1/25/2021     2/12/2021         20
2021030    5/3/2021     5/3/2021      5/21/2021         20
2021040    7/12/2021    7/12/2021     7/30/2021         20
CTC-2
2021010    10/19/2020   10/19/2020    11/6/2020         12
2021020    11/30/2020   11/30/2020    12/15/2020 12
2021030    1/25/2021    1/25/2021     2/12/2021         12
2021040    4/19/2021    4/19/2021     5/7/2021         12
2021050    6/7/2021     6/7/2021      6/25/2021         12
2021060    8/16/2021    8/16/2021     9/3/2021         12
CTC-3
2021010    9/14/2020    9/14/2020     10/2/2020         12
2021020    3/1/2021     3/1/2021      3/19/2021         12
2021030    6/7/2021     6/7/2021      6/25/2021         12
8.  Reporting requirements.  Submit all nominations through MCTIMS.  Parent commands are responsible for providing TD FITREPS to their personnel; all students will receive an academic FD report beginning on the date of their arrival or convening date whichever is later, and closing on the graduation date.  All personnel will arrive with the required clearance for the course in which they are enrolled and sufficient time remaining under their current investigation to complete the course.  Students arriving without the proper clearance or an expired clearance will result in disenrollment.  All commands will ensure that students will arrive prior to the course convene date.  Course instruction will begin NLT 0730 on the convening date.  Travel to the school must be complete NLT 2359 the day prior to the report date of the course.
9.  Recommend that ALCON obtain a MCTIMS account to monitor registrations and any changes to the published schedule.  Access MCTIMS at the following internet address: https://mctims.usmc@mil.  Class dates may be subject to change in order to manage production.  Contact message POCs with questions.
10.  This message self-cancels on 1 October 2021.
11.  Release authorized by BGen L. M. Mahlock, Director, Information C4 Division, Deputy Commandant  for Information.//