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MARADMIN 538/23
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC L WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/FY-24 LOGISTICS EDUCATION PROGRAM (LEP) COURSE CATALOG//
REF/A/MCO 3502.8A//
NARR/REF A IS THE MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS TACTICS, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION PROGRAM DATED 12 JUN 2020.//
POC/LEP STUDENT REGISTRAR/MCLOG/EMAIL: MCLOGLEPSECTIONUSERS@USMC.MIL//
POC/RABERT/J/CIV/DEPUTY/MCLOG/TEL: 760-830-3723/EMAIL: JONATHAN.RABERT@USMC.MIL//
POC/HUTTON/L/CIV/LEP REGISTRAR/MCLOG/TEL: 760-830-3757/EMAIL: MCLOGLEPSECTIONUSERS@USMC.MIL//
POC/AXLOC OIC/MCLOG/TEL: 760-830-3754/EMAIL: SMBPLMSSTUDENTREGIS@USMC.MIL//
POC/LIPC OIC/MCLOG/TEL: 760-830-0436/EMAIL: SMBPLMSSTUDENTREGIS@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The emerging and future operational requirements necessitates the Marine Corps train and educate expeditionary logistics professionals capable of succeeding in such an environment. Marine logisticians must be adaptable, critical thinkers who can anticipate transitions to fight and win across contested domains. In coordination with Training and Education Command and Joint Logistics Enterprise stakeholders, we strive to provide valuable training and education opportunities across the logistics community. The Logistics Education Program (LEP) provides opportunities through educational institutions external to the Marine Corps with the purpose of broadening knowledge on joint, multi-national, and interagency logistics processes, practices, and technologies.
2. In accordance with the reference, Marine Corps Logistics Operations Group (MCLOG) is the Service level manager of select LEP courses. MCLOG oversees the Marine Corps' allocation of logistics training and education opportunities with other Services and civilian/governmental agencies. Courses associated with the LEP provide unique opportunities to expand the knowledge base of logisticians across the Fleet Marine Force and supporting establishment.
3. Individual LEP courses are educational venues, external to the Service, which provide opportunities for logisticians to broaden their knowledge on joint, multinational, and interagency logistics processes, practices, and technologies. Due to the high interest in the LEP coupled with the fact that the educational venues hosting LEP courses do not fall under the USMC, require that MCLOG utilize a nomination process.
3.A. Nomination Process – Each of the LEP courses will have calling message, complete with up-to-date information, released approximately (90) days prior to course start on the first of the month, via AMHS, and hung on MCLOG SharePoint, available at: https:(slash)(slash)usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/TECOM_MCLOG. Contact listed POCs if unable to navigate to LEP information. Nomination period will run for (30) days, end on the first of the next month, approximately (60) days prior to course start. NLT (15) days after the nomination period expires, both selected and non-selected Nominees will be notified by the LEP Registrar. Early nominations for courses that have not yet had a calling message released will be entertained.
3.B. The paragraphs below provide a summary of current LEP courses. Updates will occur at regular intervals via MARADMIN and AMHS.
4. Logistics Education Program offerings.
4.A. Logistics and Technology Advanced (LogTechAdv) course, Institute for Defense and Business (IDB), University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill, NC (CID: C48XJ22).
4.A.1. This course is for experienced logisticians that are competitively selected into each class. LogTechAdv brings professionals from different “neighborhoods” within the defense and government logistics community together to think critically about the practices and supporting technologies that will shape the future of logistics.
4.A.2. This program is designed for officers in grades O-4 through O-6, CWO-4 through CWO-5, enlisted in the grade of E-9 and DoD civilians GS-13 through GS-15. The most highly qualified candidates are those serving in the operating forces at the MEF and major subordinate command level; currently assigned to a joint qualifying organization, and directly associated with operational and strategic level logistics planning. The course content focuses on enterprise, vice tactical level initiatives.
4.A.3. LogTechAdv tuition and billeting is centrally funded (CF) by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment (OASD) for a limited number of seats. Additional seats may be funded using unit funds (UF) at $9,000 per seat. Units are responsible for travel and per diem costs.
4.A.4. LogTechAdv FY24 proposed schedule:
Iteration Message Release Start Date Grad Date
24-01 20231001 20240128 20240202
24-02 20231101 20240225 20240301
24-03 20240101 20240407 20240412
24-04 20240201 20240519 20240524
24-05 20240301 20240623 20240628
24-06 20240401 20240721 20240726
24-07 20240501 20240818 20240823
24-08 20240601 20240922 20240927
5. Logistics for the 21st century (Log21), Institute for Defense and Business (IDB), Chapel Hill, NC.
5.A. Log21 is a week-long executive education program designed for high-potential, early-career logisticians to provide a comprehensive and tailored educational experience to assist with their professional development. It reinforces the logistics strategies of participating organizations; expands and facilitates knowledge transfer within participating organizations; and helps to retain talented, early-career logistics leaders while increasing the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the participants and linking them into a broader network of logisticians.
5.A.1. This course is designed for Marine officers in grades O-2 through O-4, enlisted in grades of E-6 through E-8 and civilians GS-11 through GS-13 who are early-career level logistics managers. This course is open to active and reserve component members.
5.A.2. Log21 tuition and TAD is unit funded. Tuition is approximately $6,950.
5.A.3. Log21 FY24 proposed schedule:
Iteration Message Release Start Date Grad Date
24-01 20231201 20240317 20240322
24-02 20240101 20240418 20240503
24-03 20240401 20240714 20240719
24-04 20240601 20240908 20240913
6. Life Cycle Executive Leadership Program (LCELP), Institute for Defense and Business (IDB), Chapel Hill, NC.
6.A. The LCELP is a five-day course that incorporates lectures from leaders in the logistics education community at the University of North Carolina while bringing together a diverse group of individuals to collaborate and talk through scenarios and gain a better understanding of logistics through peer level social interactions to better the relationship between business and military logistic practitioners.
6.A.1. LCELP is designed for officers in grades O-4 through O-6, and DoD civilians GS-13 through GS-15.
6.A.2. LCELP tuition and TAD is unit funded. Tuition is approximately $6,950.
6.A.3. LCELP FY24 proposed schedule:
Iteration Message Release Start Date Grad Date
24-01 20240101 20240414 20240419
24-02 20240501 20240811 20240816
7. Logistics Technology Executive (LogTechExe), Institute for Business Defense (IDB), Chapel Hill, NC.
7.A. This program is designed for senior logistics leaders, and those influencing logistics. This five-day program applies critical thinking to defense logistics challenges to help form insights that shape and align executive strategy.
7.A.1. LogTechExe is designed for General Officers and SES Government Civilians.
7.A.2. MCLOG registers students with IDB only. MCLOG does not track students through LogTechExe.
7.A.3. LogTechExe tuition and billeting is centrally funded (CF) by OASD for a limited number of seats. Additional seats may be funded using unit funds (UF) at $9,000 per seat. Units are responsible for travel and per diem costs.
7.A.4. LogTechExe FY24 proposed schedule:
Iteration Message Release Start Date Grad Date
24-01 20240301 20240609 20240614
24-02 20240601 20240915 20240920
8. Industry Based Broadening: Logistics Course (IB2), Institute for Business Defense (IDB), Chapel Hill, NC.
8.A. IB2 is designed for high-potential logisticians, finance, and acquisition professionals involved in driving organizational and business process changes. This 2.5-week program presents the fundamentals of identifying and articulating a problem, seeking out solutions through data and industry best practices, and describing solutions to an executive panel.
8.A.1. IB2 is designed for officers in grades O-3 through O-4, enlisted grades E-7 through E-9, and DoD Civilians GS-12 through GS-15.
8.A.2. IB2 tuition and TAD is unit funded. Tuition is approximately $16,575.
8.A.3. IB2 FY24 proposed schedule:
Iteration Message Release Start Date Grad Date
24-01 20240101 20240401 20240417
24-02 20240501 20240804 20240815
9. Supply Officer Department Head Course (SODHC), Navy Supply Corps Schools (NSCS), Newport, RI (CID: N05C0Q3).
9.A. SODHC is a four-week course that prepares Ensigns through Lieutenant Commanders to assume the duties of the Supply Officer on a ship or submarine. SODHC includes training in Supply Management, Food Service, Retail Operations, Disbursing Management and Postal Operations. In addition, training is provided for the following specific technical functions: Small Afloat Purchasing, user certification for the government commercial purchase card program, Configuration Management, Hazardous Materials Management (including certification as a Hazardous Materials Coordinator Afloat), Off-Ship Bill Pay and Husbanding Services Provider processes, and Submarine-specific Supply Functions. Automated Information Systems training is also provided in R-Supply, OMMS-NG, FSM, CMP and FEDLOG. SODHC focuses on current fleet trends and technical developments. It also stresses developing effective and efficient managerial skills to meet the challenging "at sea" environment.
9.A.1. SODHC is designed for Marine Officers in grades O-1 through O-4 and CWO-2 through CWO-5 (MOS 3010). The most appropriate candidates are officers assigned or attached to units who will be partnering with Navy units: MEU S-4, S-4A, MEU Supply Officer, MEU CLB S-3/S-4, MEU CLB Supply Officer, MALS Det OIC.
9.A.2. SODHC has no tuition costs. Travel, rental car, and TAD is unit funded.
9.A.3. SODHC FY24 proposed schedule:
Iteration Message Release Start Date Grad Date
24-01 20231001 20240108 20240205
24-02 20231101 20240226 20240322
24-03 20240101 20240401 20240426
24-04 20240301 20240610 20240709
24-05 20240501 20240805 20240830
24-06 20240601 20240923 20241021
10. Introduction to Expeditionary Logistics (IEL), Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS), Newport, RI (CID: N05F2H3).
10.A. IEL, and specific issues and concerns related to the deployment to and logistics support in an expeditionary environment. Discussions and lectures include Unified Commands, Naval Logistics, Joint Operational Planning, Advanced Base Logistics, Foreign Humanitarian Assistance, Host Nation Support, and an overview of the Navy's Expeditionary commands.
10.A.1. This program is designed for Navy and Marine Officers in grades O-2 through O-4, WO-1 through CWO-4, and enlisted in grades E-7 through E-9. The most highly qualified candidates are those slated to fill, or are currently occupying, the MEU S-4, Supply Officer, or Chief positions and those serving within an LCE, ACE, or GCE S-4.
10.A.2. IEL has no tuition costs. Travel, rental car, and TAD is unit funded.
10.A.3. IEL FY24 proposed schedule:
Iteration Message Release Start Date Grad Date
24-01 20231201 20240304 20240315
24-02 20240201 20240506 20240517
24-03 20240601 20240909 20240920
11. Interagency Logistics Course (ILC), FEMA, Frederick, MD.
11.A. ILC is conducted seminar-style at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute Emmitsburg, MD. ILC focuses on familiarizing students with the logistics planning considerations of FEMA. This course also provides an overview of interagency logistics partner disaster response organizations. This course identifies and discusses parameters for logistics support coordination and creates a forum for the exchange of best logistics practices.
11.A.1. This course is designed for Marine Officers in grades O-4 through O-6, CWO-3 through CWO-5, enlisted in grades E-8 and E-9, and DoD civilians GS-12 through GS-15 who are mid to senior-level logistics managers. This course is open to active and reserve component members.
11.A.2. ILC TAD is unit funded.
11.A.3. ILC FY24 proposed schedule:
Iteration Message Release Start Date Grad Date
24-01 20230901 20231211 20241215
24-02 20231001 20240129 20240202
24-03 20231201 20240311 20240315
24-04 20240301 20240624 20240628
12. Joint Logistics Course (JLC), Army Sustainment University, Ft. Gregg-Adams, VA (CID: A14L232).
12.A. The JLC is conducted at U.S. Army Sustainment University (ASU), Ft. Gregg-Adams, VA. This course is designed to educate intermediate-level logisticians in planning, executing, and controlling joint logistics prior to serving on a Joint Task Force/Combatant Command/Joint staff operating in a joint, interagency, and/or multinational environment.
12.A.1. This program is designed for Marine Officers in grades O-4 through O-6, CWO-3 through CWO-5 and enlisted in grades E-8 and E-9 who are assigned or in receipt of orders to operating forces units with mission sets tied to joint and multi-national operations.
12.A.2. In accordance with TECOM policy, civilian applicants (grades GS-12-14), will be considered only if sufficient uniformed personnel are not qualified or apply.
12.A.3. Resident courses are TECOM funded for Active Duty and unit funded for Reserve. Virtual courses have no tuition or travel expenses. Resident courses run eight hours a day for two weeks. Virtual courses run four hours a day for four weeks.
12.A.4. JLC FY24 proposed schedule:
Iteration Message Release Start Date Grad Date Venue
24-01 20230701 20231023 20231117 Virtual
24-02 20230901 20231203 20231215 Resident
24-03 20231001 20240108 20240202 Virtual
24-04 20231101 20240225 20240308 Resident
24-05 20240101 20240325 20240419 Virtual
24-06 20240201 20240429 20240524 Virtual
24-07 20240301 20240603 20240628 Virtual
24-08 20240401 20240714 20240726 Resident
24-09 20240501 20240805 20240830 Virtual
24-10 20240601 20240915 20240927 Resident
13. Advanced Expeditionary Logistics Operations Course (AXLOC), Marine Corps Logistics Operations Group, Twentynine Palms, CA (CID: M09F2F9).
13.A. AXLOC is the premier venue offering advanced integrated training for Marine, Navy, Army, and American partner and allied personnel serving in key logistics billets. This fast-paced four-week course trains personnel to effectively close and sustain naval expeditionary forces in support of distributed maritime operations and expeditionary advanced base operations. AXLOC challenges participants to plan and conduct tactical and operational level logistics and will require the incorporation of the joint logistics enterprise and strategic level solutions. Using 21st-century adult learning methodologies, AXLOC incorporates extensive use of case studies, wargaming and decision forcing cases, and rapid planning in integrated small groups. Graduates will be able to design, conduct, and supervise unit training plans, evaluate unit readiness data submitted in the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS), develop concepts of logistics support, provide instruction on the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP), and lead Operational Planning Teams (OPT). AXLOC replaces the Intermediate Marine Air Ground Task Force Logistics Operations Course (IMLOC) and certifies graduates with the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 0477 (Expeditionary Logistics Instructor (ELI).
13.A.1. This course is designed for officers in grades O-4 through O-5, CWO-3 through CWO-5 and enlisted in grades E-8 and E-9 with the following MOS: 0402, 0451, 0491, 1302, 1371, 2181, 3002, 3043, and 3537. MOS exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis. All participants must have a minimum of one-year obligated service remaining upon completion of the course. Active Secret security clearance with US access and Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) token. Career-level PME complete.
13.A.2. AXLOC has no tuition costs. Travel, lodging, and Per Diem are TECOM funded for active-duty Marines. Rental car is unit funded.
13.A.3. AXLOC FY24 schedule:
Iteration Message Release Start Date Grad Date
24-001 20231016 20240115 20240209
24-002 20240123 20240422 20240517
24-003 20240618 20240916 20241011
14. Logistic Intelligence Planners Course, (LIPC) Marine Corps Logistics Operations Group, Twentynine Palms, CA.
14.A. LIPC offers intelligence and information warfare students an immersive, operations-oriented, and dynamic experience where intelligence professionals support tactical and operational logistics planning in an expeditionary and maritime environment. Graduates of LIPC master the art and science of the intelligence cycle in a competitive, uncertain environment that infuses the friction of operational and strategic threats from near peers while managing tactical-level civil and environmental considerations. Students learn, understand, and execute intelligence support to expeditionary logistics operations in maritime, littoral, and inland battlespace while integrating with an operational planning team (E7-E8, O4-O5 student staffs).
14.A.1. This course is designed for intelligence and information warfare professionals from the Marine Corps in grades of O1 - O3 and E4 - E8, Joint Service members who fill key intelligence positions within logistics units at any echelon of command. Active duty, reserve, civilian, and interagency students are encouraged to apply.
14.A.2. All participants must have a minimum of one-year obligated service remaining upon completion of the course. A United States Marine Corps (USMC) licensed 0365 account is required. Active top secret security clearance with sensitive compartmented information access and an active secret internet protocol router (SIPR) token. MOS: 0211, 0231, 0241, 0261, 0202, 0203, 0205, 0207. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
14.A.3. LIPC has no tuition costs. Travel, lodging, and Per Diem are TECOM funded for active-duty Marines. Rental car is unit funded.
14.A.4. LIPC FY24 Schedule:
Iteration Message Release Start Date Grad Date
24-001 20231016 20240115 20240209
24-002 20240123 20240422 20240517
24-003 20240618 20240916 20241011
15. The following logistics educational offerings are managed by MARSOC.
15.A. MARSOF Ordnance (M03572K). The purpose of the MARSOF Ordnance Course is to train Combat Service Support (CSS) personnel on the individual skills specified as general tasks in the Marine Raider Support Group T&R Manual and certify them as Special Operations Capability Specialists supporting the force. This course provides cross-training to CSS members pertaining to the repair, maintenance, and servicing of SOF specific equipment that may be encountered in a deployed environment. Students receive instruction on maintaining equipment mounts and ancillary equipment, M-153 Common Remotely Operated Weapon Systems (CROWS), SOF peculiar weapon systems, foreign weapon systems, and Electro-optical ordnance items. Rank: E-1 through E-7; MOS: 2111, 2112, and 2171. Students must have a minimum of a secret clearance and be in a full duty status. Students must have completed the pre-screening checklist and: (1) be a U.S. Citizen, (2) have a GT score of 105 or higher, (3) pass Marine Corps PFT/CFT standard, (4) have no NJPs within the last 12 months and no more than two NJPs during the current contract, (5) have no derogatory Page 11 entries within the last 12 months, (6) have no courts martial convictions, (7) have no incidents with drug use or possession while in service, and (8) have no adverse fitness reports within the last 12 months.
15.A.1. MARSOF Ordnance FY24 proposed schedule
Iteration Message Release Start Date Grad Date
24-001 20240830 20240304 20240329
24-002 20240830 20240805 20240830
15.A.2. Registration requirements; EDIPI, MOS, Student FN, M.I., LN, EAS, Rank, CID/course dates, Phone number, Email. Nominees must submit their requests to POC: Mr. Roger Ralls at roger.d.ralls.civ@socom.mil. All questions should be directed to the point of contact provided.
15.B. MARSOF Logistics and Sustainment (M03573K). The course will train students in 2000 level SOF CSS skills in according with MARSOC Volume II. Marines receive familiarization training in aerial port of embarkation, federal agriculture and customs, mobility planning and procedures, supply accountability, field ordering officer (FOO)/Paying agent (PA), operational contracting support, and ammunition management and handling. Rank: E-1 through E-6 (E-7 by exception); MOS: 0411, 0431, 0441, 0451, 0481, 0491, 2311, 3043, 3051, 3531, and 3537. Must pass Marine Corps PFT/CFT standard. Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be in a Combat Service Support military occupational specialty.
15.B.1. MARSOF Logistics and Sustainment FY24 proposed schedule
Iteration Message Release Start Date Grad Date
24-001 20240830 20240304 20240329
24-002 20240830 20240805 20240830
15.B.2 Registration requirements; EDIPI, MOS, Student FN, M.I., LN, EAS, Rank, CID/course dates, Phone number, Email. Nominees must submit their requests to POC: Mr. Roger Ralls at roger.d.ralls.civ@socom.mil. All questions should be directed to the point of contact provided.
15.C. MARSOF Maintenance Course (M03574K). The purpose of the MARSOF Maintenance Course is to train Combat Service Support (CSS) personnel on the individual skills specified as general tasks in the Marine Raider Support Group T&R Manual and certify them as Special Operations Capability Specialists supporting the force. This course provides cross-training to CSS members on the troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of equipment that may be encountered in a deployed environment. Students receive instruction on acronyms and glossary of terms, engine cylinder blocks and major components, cylinder heads, engine rotating assembly, specialty tools and test equipment, multi-cylinder versus single cylinder, engine oil and lubrication systems, fuel systems, engine performance, diesel and gasoline engine principles of operation, cooling systems, intake and exhaust systems, naturally aspirated, forced induction, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, electrical and electronics systems, engine starting system, batteries, and charging systems, hydraulics, troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and field expedient repair. Rank E-1 through E-6; MOS: 1141, 1142, 1341, 1342, 3521, 3529, 3531, and 3537. Students must have a minimum of a secret clearance and be in a full duty status. Students must have completed the pre-screening checklist and: (1) must be a U.S. Citizen, (2) must have a GT score of 105 or higher, (3) must have a MM score of 100 or higher, (4) must have a minimum current PFT score of 235 (regardless of age), (5) must have no NJPs within the last 12 months and no more than two NJPs during the current contract, (6) must have no derogatory Page 11 entries within the last 12 months, (7) must have no courts martial convictions, (8) must have no incidents with drug use or possession while in service, and (9) must have no adverse fitness reports within the last 12 months.
15.C.1. MARSOF Maintenance Course FY24 proposed schedule
Iteration Message Release Start Date Grad Date
24-001 20240830 20240226 20240329
24-002 20240830 20240729 20240830
15.C.2. Registration requirements; EDIPI, MOS, Student FN, M.I., LN, EAS, Rank, CID/course dates, Phone number, Email. Nominees must submit their requests to POC: Mr. Roger Ralls at roger.d.ralls.civ@socom.mil. All questions should be directed to the point of contact provided.
15.D. MARSOF Logistics Course. The purpose of the MARSOC Logistics Course is to enhance and reinforce logistics knowledge and skills by teaching operational level/theater specific logistics capabilities and resources to enable and support deployed Marine Special Operations Forces.
15.D.1. The course target population are Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, and civilian personnel serving in key Special Operations logistics billets in the ranks of E-5 through O-4; MOS: 04XX, 30XX, and 35XX. The course is intended for officer/staff non-commissioned officer logistics personnel supporting deploying Marine Special Operations Companies and Special Operations Task Forces. Students must have a minimum of a secret clearance.
15.D.2. Students are highly encouraged to complete the following prior to attending MARSOC Logistics Course: Introduction to Special Operations Forces (Distance Learning) Course (Course# SOC 1210), and Joint Special Operations Task Force (Level 1) Distance Learning (Course# SOC 1610). These courses are located on the Joint Special Operations University website: https:(slash)(slash)jsou.edu/course/catalog.
15.D.3. MARSOF Logistics Course FY24 Schedule
Iteration Message Release Start Date Grad Date
24-001 20231006 20231211 20231215
24-002 20231006 20240610 20240614
15.D.4. Registration requirements; EDIPI, MOS, Student FN, M.I., LN, EAS, Rank, CID/course dates, Phone number, Email. Nominees must submit their requests to POC: Mr. Brian Colehower at brian.m.colehower.civ@socom.mil. All questions should be directed to the point of contact provided.
15.E. Funding: Travel costs for MARSOC courses are unit funded.
16. Release authorized by BGen Forest C. Poole III, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics, LP.//