R 251730Z OCT 22
MARADMIN 564/22
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC I WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24 FULL-TIME STUDY FOR ENLISTED MARINES NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS//
POC-IID/R. D. SMALL/MSGT/OCCUPATIONAL FIELD SPECIALIST/IID DC I/703-614-2082/RODNEY.SMALL@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose.  This message solicits applications for the enlisted National Intelligence University (NIU) programs for Academic Year (AY) 2023.  All nomination packages are due to HQMC/INTEL no later than 9 Jan 2023.  Paragraph 8 details the procedures for submission.
2.  Background.  The purpose of the Marine Corps Enlisted NIU Program is to broaden the education and experience of enlisted Marines who demonstrate potential for future leadership positions in the intelligence occupational fields.  AY 2023-24 will convene on or about 7 August 2023.
3.  Execution.  The following programs are available to qualified 02XX/0321/26XX/68XX enlisted Marines: 
3.A.  Undergraduate Program:  A Bachelor of Science in Intelligence (BSI) Degree.  The BSI is a one-year degree completion program. 
3.B.  Graduate Programs:  A Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence (MSSI) Degree or a Master of Science and Technology Intelligence (MSTI) Degree.  The MSSI and MSTI programs consist of 40 weeks of graduate coursework.  Applicants admitted into these programs will remain at NIU to complete an intelligence related thesis during the summer term and will detach on or about 27 July 2024 after graduation.
4.  Marines must meet the following USMC prerequisites to qualify for an NIU program:
4.A.  Applicants must be 02XX/0321/26XX/68XX enlisted Marines in the rank of Corporal through Gunnery Sergeant.
4.B.  Applicants may not have less than four years of service or more than 18 years of service as of 1 July 2023.
4.C.  Applicants must have at least three years on station by 1 July 2023 for CONUS commands.  Applicants on a three year accompanied OCONUS tour must be within 60 days of RTD upon class convening date on or about 7 August 2023.
4.D.  Applicants must have completed CMC-directed PME.
4.E.  Applicants must meet USMC height/weight and military appearance standards.
4.F.  Applicants must possess a Top Secret clearance and be eligible for access to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).  Application for this program is not sufficient justification to request initial processing of a TS/SCI clearance.
5.  In addition to meeting USMC prerequisites, a Marine must also meet the following NIU academic prerequisites:
5.A.  Undergraduate Program:
5.A.1.  Possess a high school diploma or GED.
5.A.2.  Have a minimum of 80 semester hours of undergraduate coursework complete, 30 of which must be earned through a regionally-accredited institution and with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.  The semester hours must include:
5.A.2.a.  20 upper division (300-400) level hours.
5.A.2.b.  Nine hours in communication skills, six of which must be earned in English composition courses.
5.A.2.c.  12 hours in Mathematics and Science, three of which must be earned in Mathematics.
5.A.2.d.  15 hours in Humanities, Social Science, or Fine Arts.
5.B.  Graduate Programs:
5.B.1.  Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution.
5.B.2.  Competitive applicants have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
6.  All applicants must notify their respective enlisted assignments monitor and occupational field specialist prior to submitting their nomination package to this headquarters.
7.  Marines selected for a program will incur a three year service obligation requirement upon graduation.  Nominees will be required to provide a Page 11 entry to the selection panel stating acknowledgement of the obligated service requirement. 
8.  Submission Requirements:
8.A.  General:
8.A.1.  Application packages will be submitted under the cover of an Administrative Action (AA) form with an endorsement from the Commanding Officer at the battalion or squadron level.  The AA form will contain enclosures to document all prerequisites.
8.A.2.  The Commanding Officer endorsement must certify the eligibility of the applicant for reenlistment in accordance with MCO P1040.31J, and that the applicant is within USMC height/weight and military appearance standards.
8.B.  Application package must include: 
8.B.1.  A copy of the Page 11 entry for the obligated service requirement along with a counseling statement from the Commanding Officer.
8.B.2.  NIU Application for admission form found at the NIU website: http:(slash)(slash)ni-u.edu/wp/.
8.B.3.  Letters of Recommendation.  You must provide two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic achievement and professional potential.  If you have been out of school for several years and are unable to contact former professors, you may submit non-academic references (e.g., employers).
8.C.  BSI Applicants will also include the following:
8.C.1.  Official college transcripts forwarded by the issuing institution directly to the addresses in paragraphs 10 and 11 for all undergraduate degree transcripts.
8.C.2.  Official copies of standardized tests such as CLEP, DANTES, DLPT, Regents College Exams, GRE, etc., forwarded by the issuing institution directly to the addresses in paragraphs 10 and 11. 
8.C.3.  Joint Service Transcript (JST).  JSTs can be requested from the JST website: https:(slash)(slash)jst.doded.mil/smart/signIn.do.
8.C.4.  An unclassified statement of purpose, typed, double spaced, 12pt font, should be no longer than 8 pages, explaining why you want to attend NIU by briefly describing your qualifications, academic experience, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests that may aid the admissions committee in evaluating aptitude and motivation for pursuing a degree. 
8.D.  MSSI/MSTI Applicants will also include the following:
8.D.1.  Official transcripts forwarded by the issuing institution directly to the addresses listed in paragraphs 10 and 11 for all undergraduate degree transcripts and graduate transcripts (degree or partial).
8.D.2.  GRE scores are optional.  You may submit official GRE scores, sent directly from the Educational Testing Service to NIU Admissions, if you would like them to be considered as part of your total package.  This is not required.
8.D.3.  An unclassified statement of purpose, typed, double spaced, 12pt font, should be no longer than 8 pages, explaining why you want to attend NIU by briefly describing your qualifications, academic experience, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests that may aid the admissions committee in evaluating aptitude and motivation for pursuing a degree.
9.  An application for the programs can be downloaded from the HQMC/Intel Division website at http:(slash)(slash)www.hqmc.marines.mil/intelligence/Intel-OPS-PERS/Educational-Programs/.
10.  Application package, as endorsed by the Battalion or Squadron level Commanding Officer, may be submitted electronically by the unit as a portable document format (.pdf) file to the HQMC/INTEL POC:  rodney.small@usmc.mil.  Units may also submit hard copy packages to this mailing address as follows: 
Headquarters Marine Corps
Intelligence Division
3000 Marine Corps Pentagon
(Attn: MSgt Small)
Washington, DC 20350-3000
11.  A separate application package, as endorsed by the Battalion or Squadron level Commanding Officer, must also be submitted to NIU.  Application packages may be submitted electronically as a portable document format (.pdf) file to niuadmit@dodiis.mil.Applicants may also submit hard copy packages to NIU. Mailing address as follows:
Defense Intelligence Agency
Attn: 7400 Pentagon
NIU 1-A, Office of Enrollment Services
Washington, DC 20301-7400 
12.  NIU points of contact and university information can be found at the NIU websites http:(slash)(slash)ni-u.edu/wp/.
13.  Upon receipt of a nomination package, HQMC/INTEL will contact the applicant to acknowledge receipt of the nomination.
14.  HQMC/INTEL will convene a selection panel to  review applications.  Program selectees will be notified by MARADMIN. 
15.  Selectees will receive orders to Intelligence Community Campus-Bethesda (MCC: J90), Bethesda, MD for duty during the 1st quarter calendar year 2023. 
16.  Release authorized by MajGen W. H. Seely III, Director of Intelligence. U.S. Marine Corps.//