R 091409Z DEC 16
MARADMIN 642/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC PPO PS//
SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT OF FISCAL YEAR 17 USMC SECURITY MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP COURSE SCHEDULE//
REF/A/SECNAV M-5510.30//
REF/B/SECNAV M-5510.36//
REF/C/MCO P-5510.18A//
NARR/REF A IS THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY PERSONNEL SECURITY PROGRAM. REF B IS THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM. REF C IS THE MARINE CORPS ORDER ON INFORMATION AND PERSONNEL SECURITY//
POC/CHRISTOPHER G. LOWMAN/CIV/HQMC PPO PS/TEL: 703-692-0157/EMAIL: CHRISTOPHER.G.LOWMAN(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The USMC Security Management and Security Leadership Course schedule and registration for FY-17 classes are now available.  Per the references, all Security Managers, are required to receive formal training.  All other security personnel are encouraged to attend.
2.  The Security Leadership Course is a 1 day course, which provides Marine leaders with an overview of the Information and Personnel Security and Insider Threat Programs with emphasis on the following areas.  Security Program Management, Continuous Evaluation, and Insider Threat Program.  This course is open to Executive Officers (Maj and above), who are assigned as the Security Manager.  Prerequisites must be completed in order to receive a certificate of training.  Commanders, Executive Officers, Sergeants Major/1st Sergeants and senior leadership, who wish to attend for situational awareness and increased understanding, are not required to complete the prerequisites, and will not receive certificates of training.
2.a.  Leadership Course Schedule:
Date                    Location
13 Feb 17               Quantico, VA
 6 Mar 17               Cherry Point, NC
27 Mar 17               MCAS Iwakuni, JP
10 Apr 17               Camp Pendleton, CA
15 May 17               Norfolk, VA
12 Jun 17               Beaufort, SC
10 Jul 17               Kaneohe Bay, HI
 7 Aug 17               New Orleans, LA
14 Aug 17               Camp Pendleton, CA
11 Sep 17               Camp Lejeune, NC
25 Sep 17               Okinawa, JP
3.  The Security Management Course is a 4.5 day course that provides security management personnel with the tools, resources and knowledge to effectively implement and manage the Information and Personnel Security Program.  Students engage in discussion and practical application regarding InfoSec, PerSec, Industrial Security, Continuous Evaluation, and Insider Threat.  The course is open to all security management billet holders within the Security Management Office, Special Security Office, and other offices that support the security effort for the command.
3.a.  Security Management Course Schedule:
Dates                           Location
13-17 Feb 17            Quantico, VA
 6-10 Mar 17            Cherry Point, NC
27-31 Mar 17            MCAS Iwakuni, JP
10-14 Apr 17            Camp Pendleton, CA
15-19 May 17            Norfolk, VA
12-16 Jun 17            Beaufort, SC
10-14 Jul 17            Kaneohe Bay, HI
 7-11 Aug 17            New Orleans, LA
14-18 Aug 17            Camp Pendleton, CA
11-15 Sep 17            Camp Lejeune, NC
25-29 Sep 17            Okinawa, JP
4.  Prerequisite courses are required to be completed prior to approval for attendance of a course.  Students must present proof of completion of all prerequisites upon check in, in order to attend and receive a certificate of completion for training.  The online prerequisite courses are available via DSS STePP at https:(slash slash)stepp.dss.mil/SelfRegistration/Login.aspx
4.a.  Prerequisite courses are as follows:
4.a.1.  Introduction to Industrial Security (IS011.16)
4.a.2.  Introduction to Personnel Security (PS113.16)
4.a.3.  Introduction to Information Security (IF011.16)
4.a.4.  Introduction to Physical Security (PY011.16)
4.a.5.  Marking Classified Information (IF105.16)
4.a.6.  Derivative Classification (IF103.16)
4.a.7.  JCAVS User Levels 2-6 Course (PS183.16)
4.a.8.  Insider Threat Awareness Course (CI121.16)
4.b.  Attendees of the Security Management Course must possess accounts for and working knowledge of JPAS, CATS, eQIP.
4.c.  Students must register to attend the course of their choice via the PPO PSS Blog site.  In order to gain access to the site, users will require a MCEITS account.  If you already have a MCEITS account, contact Christopher Lowman for access.  If you do not have a MCEITS account, request a MCEITS account via the website https:(slash slash)mceits.usmc.mil/SitePages /MCEITS(percent)20Account(percent)20Request.aspx.  Select HQMC PPO as the page you are requesting access to.  Account approval and access to the PSS Blog, located at https:(slash slash)eis.usmc.mil/sites/hqmcppo/PS/PSS/Blog/default.aspx, will be granted within 72 hours.  If after 72 hours, the account has not been created, contact Mr. Christopher Lowman for assistance.
5.  Courses will be coordinated at the MEF/MCI-level to ensure appropriate coverage for both operational and supporting establishment units.  The hosting command will be responsible for the following:
5.a.  Prioritize attendees based on operational requirements and classroom size.
5.b.  Reserve classrooms that are sufficient in size and design, to support course delivery.  Day one will require two rooms, main classroom for presentation and a classroom (computer lab) with access to internet and systems.
5.c.  Print and deliver the student guides and handouts, provided electronically by PPO PS.
5.d.  Print the completion certificates, provided electronically by PPO PS.
5.e.  Verify the completion of the course prerequisites.
5.f.  Develop and distribute coordinating instructions for students:  travel, lodging, classroom location, security requirements for students outside the local commuting area, NLT 1 month prior to course dates.
5.g.  Designation of a POC for coordination purposes.
5.h.  Preparation and management of the class attendance roster.
6.  The maximum number of attendees is flexible, but should not exceed 60.  The minimum number of students is 15, however, exceptions will be made on a case by case basis.
7.  PPO PS assumes funding responsibility for all instructor costs.
8.  Commands are responsible for funding all travel costs for students.
9.  Release authorized by SES Randy R. Smith, Assistant Deputy Commandant, Plans, Policies and Operations (Security).//