ACADEMIC YEAR 2019 ACTIVE RESERVE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SELECTION BOARD
Date Signed: 5/4/2018 | MARADMINS Number: 253/18
MARADMINS : 253/18
R 041444Z MAY 18
MARADMIN 253/18
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA RA//
SUBJ/ACADEMIC YEAR 2019 ACTIVE RESERVE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SELECTION BOARD//
REF/A/DOC/CMC/YMD: 20121201//
REF/B/MSG/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM/YMD: 20161014//
NARR/REFERENCE A IS MCO 1520.9G W/CH 1, SUBJECT: SPECIAL EDUCATION
PROGRAM (SEP). REFERENCE B IS MARADMIN 548/16, SUBJECT: OFFICIAL
MILITARY PERSONNEL FILE (OMPF) PHOTOGRAPH GUIDANCE.//
POC/BRENNETT FORD/CIV/RAM-3/TEL: 703-784-0523/DSN: 278-0523/EMAIL: RPME@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The purpose of this MARADMIN is to solicit Active Reserve (AR) applicants for the Academic Year (AY) 2019 Special Education Program (SEP).
2.  One opportunity exists every three years for an AR officer to receive a Master of Business Administration from the Naval Postgraduate  School (NPS) in the Financial Management (FM) 837 curriculum and receive a 8844 Additional Military Occupational Specialty (AMOS).
3.  The following guidelines apply to the SEP application process:
    a.  The SEP Selection Board will convene in coordination with the Academic Year (AY) 2019 Reserve Professional Military Education (RPME) Board on 17 Sep 2018.  The application deadline is 27 Aug 2018.  One primary and two alternates will be selected.
    b.  All AR applicants will be screened by NPS for the FM discipline.  No other disciplines are available for AR SEP applicants at this time.
    c.  The AR officer selected for this opportunity will be assigned to a utilization tour in the National Capital Region (NCR) immediately upon graduation.
    d.  Upon release of the results MARADMIN, PCS orders will be issued for the selected officer to attend the FM NPS curriculum reporting for the summer semester in Jul 19 and graduating in Dec 20.  Officers must ensure a sincere, dedicated interest in the SEP program before applying.
    e.  The application format and privacy act statement may be found in reference (a) and on the www.manpower.usmc.mil webpage under “top requests” by clicking on “Reserve Officer PME.”  Letters of recommendation may be included as enclosures.
    f.  Applicants must complete the online application located at https:(slash)(slash)www.nps.edu/admissions/ams/login.aspx.  Official sealed transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted directly to NPS from the institutions attended.  The transcripts need to include all credits and letter grades.  The deadline for submission is 7 Aug 2018 at the address provided in par
5. Any questions regarding the NPS process may be addressed via email at admissions@NPS.edu.
    g.  Photographs.  A current official photograph is required by the SEP Board.  The photograph must be prepared per the requirements listed in reference (b).
    h.  There is a two-year Time On Station (TOS) requirement prior to 1 Jun 2019 for all applicants.  TOS waiver request should be forwarded to POC listed in this MARADMIN.
    i.  Career Designated AR Majors and AR Captains selected for promotion to Major who will have at least 30 months of service in the AR program by 1 Jul 2018 may apply.  AR officers selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel are eligible to apply.  Additionally, AR Captains in the FY 20 in-zone population for Major may apply:  however, subsequent failure of selection for promotion will result in disqualification.
    j.  Preference will be given to qualified applicants with a previous HQMC tour.
    k.  Applicants must notify their monitor of their intent to apply prior to submitting an application.
    l.  Participants in the SEP FM curriculum will incur a four year service obligation.
    m.  The following statement must be included in the application: “If selected, I agree to remain on active duty for at least four years after completion of my training.  I agree not to transfer from the Active Reserve program or request separation or retirement while participating in the program.”
    n.  Applicants are responsible for ensuring their application arrives at CMC (RAM-3) NLT 26 Aug 2018.  Mail applications to the address listed in par 4.  FedEx or other means of tracking packages is recommended.
4.  Mail applications to:  Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps Manpower and Reserve Affairs (RAM-3) (Attn:  Mr. Brennett Ford) 3280 Russell Road Quantico, VA 22134-5103
5.  NPS address:  Naval Postgraduate School Admissions Office 589 Dyer Road Root 100, Monterey, CA 93943-5100
6.  Release authorized by Col J. M. Morrisroe, Director, Reserve Affairs Division, Acting.//