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MARADMIN 117/20
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY ENLISTED SELECTIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020 2021 IN ADVANCED VISUAL INFORMATION TRAINING PROGRAM//
REF/A/MARADMIN 677/19 NARR/REF A IS THE MARADMIN SOLICIATING COMMSTRAT NOMINEES AND TRAINING PROGRAM INFORMATION. POC1/KNAUTH/JC/CWO5/REQUIREMENTS SECTION HEAD/CD/TEL: (703) 614-6251/ EMAIL: JONATHAN.KNAUTH@USMC.MIL//
POC2/SEWELL/ML/MGYSGT/45XX OCCFLD SPONSOR AND SENIOR ENLISTED ADVISOR/CD/ TEL: (703) 614-1387/ EMAIL: MATTHEW.SEWELL@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. To announce the results of the Academic Year 2020-2021 undergraduate Syracuse University Advanced Visual Information training program for the Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) Occupational Field (OccFld). A board comprised of senior leaders at Communication Directorate (CD) and Deputy Commandant, Information (DC I) met 21 Feb 2020 to review command-endorsed nominations and nominee photo and video portfolios in order to select the most qualified Marines for this competitive program.
2. This training program convenes at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication, 215 University Place, Syracuse, NY. Nominee calling message and program details found in reference (a).
3. The Syracuse University Military Visual Journalism program selectees are as follows:
Rank LName Int MOS MCC Program
SSgt Martinez JA 4591 044 Military Motion Media (MMM)
Sgt Andrews DJ 4571 1EE Military Motion Media (MMM)
Sgt Braden J 4512 111 Military Photojournalism(MPJ)
Sgt Lepko GE 4541 122 Military Motion Media (MMM)
Sgt Lotz AM 4541 027 Military Photojournalism (MPJ)
Sgt Teutsch MB 4571 1ET Military Motion Media (MMM)
Sgt Timney KL 4541 QAW Military Photojournalism (MPJ)
Sgt Turner TA 4541 1FU Military Photojournalism (MPJ)
4. The Syracuse University Military Visual Journalism program alternates are as follows:
Rank LName Int MOS MCC Program
Sgt Rosales MA 4541 121 Military Photojournalism (MPJ)
Sgt Ryan BM 4571 138 Military Motion Media (MMM)
5. All selectees are directed to contact the POCs identified above NLT 6 March 2020 to accept selection and to receive further guidance.
6. Selectees who accept assignment to Syracuse University will incur two years of obligated service upon graduation. Marines must gain additional obligated service in order to report with a minimum of 24 months remaining on contract upon graduation (on or around 7 May 2021). A page 11 entry will be made prior to the execution of the orders to document acceptance of the obligated service commitment.
7. The Marines will be administratively assigned to Echo Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Syracuse, NY. PCS orders will be coordinated via separate correspondence by Enlisted Assignments Branch (MMEA) and the 45XX OccFld Sponsor. OccFld Sponsor will assist in the submission of any applicable time on station waivers. This is an accompanied PCS.
8. Selectees should expect to report on or about 15 Jul 2020 in time for orientation. The course begins on 1 Aug 2020 with a May 2021 graduation date. Ms. Nancy Austin of Syracuse University is the program's student liaison and may be reached at njaustin@syr.edu and phone 315-443-4082. The Marines will rate a non-observed academic fitness report based upon their Syracuse GPA.
9. Additional program information can be found at https://newhousemilitary.syr.edu.
10. Release authorized by Brigadier General Sean M. Salene, Director of Communication, Headquarters Marine Corps Communication Directorate.//