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MARADMIN 169/22
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/ENLISTED SELECTIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-2023 ADVANCED VISUAL INFORMATION TRAINING PROGRAM AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY//
REF/A/MARADMIN 705/21//
NARR/REF A IS THE MARADMIN SOLICITING COMMSTRAT NOMINEES AND TRAINING PROGRAM INFORMATION.//
POC1/KNAUTH/JC/CWO5/REQUIREMENTS SECTION HEAD/CD/TEL: (703) 614-8010/EMAIL: JONATHAN.KNAUTH@USMC.MIL//
POC2/GIBSON/AM/MGYSGT/45XX MOS SPECIALIST AND SENIOR ENLISTED ADVISOR/CD/TEL: (703) 693-4712/EMAIL: ANTWUAN.GIBSON@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. To announce screening panel results of the Academic Year 2022-2023 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) met 25 Feb 2022 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 Andrews DJ 4571 044 Military Motion Media (MMM)
SSgt Chacon JE 4591 936 Military Motion Media (MMM)
SSgt Clay HD 4591 1CE Military Photojournalism
(MPJ)
Sgt Davey JE 4571 137 Military Motion Media (MMM)
SSgt Dornfeld KM 4591 914 Military Photojournalism
(MPJ)
Sgt Marquez JF 4571 124 Military Motion Media (MMM)
Sgt Rosas M 4541 1Y1 Military Photojournalism
(MPJ)
Sgt Ruiz S 4512 143 Military Photojournalism
(MPJ)
4. The Syracuse University Military Visual Journalism program alternates are as follows:
Rank LName Int MOS MCC Program
Cpl Drayer CW 4512 LAL Military Photojournalism
(MPJ)
Cpl Potter SA 4512 012 Military Graphics Design
(MGD)
SSgt Ross VK 4591 QAB Military Motion Media (MMM)
5. All selectees must contact the MARADMIN POCs NLT 8 April 2022 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 20 May 2023). 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. Permanent change of station orders will be coordinated via separate correspondence by Enlisted Assignments Branch (MMEA) and the 45XX MOS Specialist. MOS Specialist will assist in the submission of any applicable time-on-station waivers. This is an accompanied PCS.
8. Per the FY23 MOS Manual, MGD graduates will earn the 4513 Advanced Visual Information – Graphics Marine (AVI-G) AMOS, MPJ graduates will earn the 4543 Advance 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 4513, 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 2022 in time for orientation. The course begins on 1 Aug 2022 with a May 2023 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 or (315) 857-3084. 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.//