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MARADMIN 192/21
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/ENLISTED SELECTIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022 ADVANCED VISUAL INFORMATION TRAINING PROGRAM AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY//
REF/A/MARADMIN 695/20//
NARR/REF A IS THE MARADMIN SOLICIATING COMMSTRAT NOMINEES AND TRAINING PROGRAM INFORMATION.//
POC/KNAUTH/JC/CWO5/REQUIREMENTS SECTION HEAD/CD/TEL: (703) 614-8010/EMAIL: JONATHAN.KNAUTH@USMC.MIL//
POC/SEWELL/ML/MGYSGT/CD/TEL: (571) 456-6903/EMAIL: MATTHEW.SEWELL@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose:  To announce screening panel results of the Academic Year 2021-2022 undergraduate Advanced Visual Information training program at Syracuse University for the Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) Occupational Field (OccFld).  A panel comprised of senior leaders at Communication Directorate (CD) and Deputy Commandant, Information (DC I) met 18 Mar 2021 to review command-endorsed nominations and nominee 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    PMOS    MCC    Program
Sgt     Abreu Rodriguez  A      4541    137    Military Photojournalism (MPJ)
SSgt    Brink            CM     4591    022    Military Photojournalism (MPJ)
SSgt    Cervantes        S      4571    137    Military Motion Media (MMM)
Sgt     Coppa            AM     4571    1C1    Military Motion Media (MMM)
SSgt    Gnosca           JH     4591    TNL    Military Photojournalism (MPJ)
Sgt     Serrano          MA     4571    137    Military Motion Media (MMM)
SSgt    Vega             LJ     4591    1FU    Military Photojournalism (MPJ)
Sgt     White            CG     4571    121    Military Motion Media (MMM)
4.  The Syracuse University Military Visual Journalism program alternates are as follows:
Rank    LName            Int    MOS     MCC    Program
Sgt     Sturdivant       AN     4512    1A5    Military Photojournalism (MPJ)
5.  All selectees must contact the MARADMIN POCs NLT 16 April 2021 to accept selection and 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 2022).  Each Marine requires a page 11 entry prior to the execution of the orders to document acceptance of the obligated service commitment.
7.  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.  Per the FY22 MOS Manual, MPJ graduates will earn the 4543 Advanced Visual Information – Photography Marine (AVI-P) AMOS and MMM graduates will earn the 4573 Advanced Visual Information – Videography Marine (AVI-V) AMOS.
9.  Upon graduation, assignment to payback tour in Necessary MOS billets (NMOS 4543 and 4573) is expected; commanders are highly encouraged to ensure 24-month payback in NMOS is achieved.
10.  Selectees should expect to report on or about 15 Jul 2021 in time for orientation.  The course begins on 3 Aug 2021 with a May 2022 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.
11.  Find additional program information at https:(slash)(slash)newhousemilitary.syr.edu.
12.  Release authorized by BGen George B. Rowell IV, Director of Communication.//