R 191400Z MAR 24
MARADMIN 135/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CD&I//
SUBJ/MARINE CORPS WARFIGHTING LABORATORY FELLOWSHIP 2-24//
POC//MCWL G3/USMC/EMAIL: MCWL_G3_OPERATIONS@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose: The purpose of this MARADMIN is to solicit nominations for the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab’s Fellowship Program for 2-24 (MCWL Fellowship 2-24).  The MCWL Fellowship 2-24 will extend for approximately five months, beginning no earlier than (NET) 15 April and ending no later than 6 September 2024.  This fellowship brings the skills, experience, and perspective of exceptional Marines from across the Marine Corps to plan, execute, analyze, and observe activities in direct support of the efforts underway at the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory.  Fellows will participate across the lab, functioning in roles as diverse as Science and Technology development; Live-force experimentation; and wargaming development.  As a result, fellows will gain valuable insight on the development of future concepts; the development and employment of future technologies; develop skills necessary for conducting live-force experimentation, exercise planning, and adjudication; and develop better understanding and insight into the development and construct of wargames in support of future lab activities.  These activities are invaluable tools for the warfighter by enhancing personal and professional development.
2. Background: MCWL generates and examines threat-informed operating concepts and capabilities, providing analytically supported recommendations to inform subsequent force design and development activities.  MCWL plans, executes, and analyzes the results of science and technology development, live-force experimentation, and concept-based wargaming in order to inform the Deputy Commandant, Combat Development & Integration requirements’ process in addition to other organizations advancement Marine Corps capabilities.  Results include the assessment of emerging concepts and capabilities; development of new and innovative tactics, techniques, and procedures; and recommendation of improvements to current and future organizational structures and training.
2.a.  Description: MCWL fellows contribute to the lab’s assessments and recommendations by providing their technical MOS expertise and operational experience in observation, analysis, and reporting along MCWL’s lines of effort.  Fellows will participate in the planning, execution, and reporting of activities associated with each Division’s area of responsibility.  In short, the fellowship provides Marines the opportunity to be a part of shaping the future of the Marine Corps.
3.  MCWL FY24 Fellowship Concept of Operations:
3.a.  Rank/MOS:  All interested active-duty Corporals to Lieutenant Colonels, as well as Warrant Officers, are encouraged to apply.  Specific requirements by Division and MOS/Rank/Billet/Clearance are detailed below.
3.a.1.  Experiment Division
0302    O2/O3    Infantry Officer                    Secret
0402    O3/O4    Logistics Officer                   Secret
0631    E4/E5    Network Administrator               Secret
2300    O3/O4    Special Duty Officer-Healthcare Clinician,
Healthcare Scientist, and Healthcare Administration  Secret
8071    E4-E6    Special Operations Capability Specialists
                                                     Secret
0430    WO1-CWO5   Experiment Support                Secret
3.a.2.  Science and Technology Division
0602    O3/O4    C4 Branch Integration               TS/SCI preferred
1710    CWO2/3   Information Branch                  TS/SCI
2629    E6/E7    Cyber/EW Branch                     TS/SCI
7318    O3/O4    MQ-9 Pilot/Sensor Operator          TS/SCI
Any     E6/E9    Autonomy/Robotics Branch            Secret
Any     O1/O3    Autonomy/Robotics Branch            Secret
3.a.3.  Wargaming Division
0372    E7/E8    MARSOC CSO                          TS/SCI
3.a.4.  Operations 
0803    CWO2/3   Target Acquisition Officer          TS/SCI
7236    E6/E9    Air Defense Controller              TS/SCI
4.  Fellowship eligibility requirements, submission/selection process, funding/orders information, and application are located at: https:(slash)(slash)usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/DCCDI_ExDiv/MCWL_Fellowship_Program/SitePages/Home.aspx.  The link requires an active MCEN account with Common Access Card, but applicants are not required to use MCEN to submit their applications.
4.a.  MOS/Rank: Marines that do not have the MOSs listed in paragraph 3.a. but have a similar MOS and can demonstrate expertise in the required MOS may apply.  Marines who are not of the rank stated above but can demonstrate the capabilities of the rank required may apply within one rank up or down of the requirement.
4.b.  Experience: All applicants should be considered highly competitive for promotion.  MOS credibility and recent operational experience are beneficial.
4.c.  Education: Applicants must be PME complete for their grade.  No additional academic requirements are necessary; however, any additional education will be viewed positively. 
4.d.  Endorsement: Applicants must inform their chain of command of their intent to apply and are required to submit an endorsement or AA form via the first O5 commander in their chain of command.  The chain of command will be notified of the applicant's intent to participate in the fellowship program.
4.e.  Legal/Medical: Applicants' must not have any pending legal issues and be full duty.
4.f.  Applicants should be comfortable interacting with senior DoD personnel, from general officers to senior executive service personnel.
4.g.  Former MCWL fellows are eligible and encouraged to apply.
5.  Submission/Selection Process:
5.a.  Online application portal is open from 08 Mar 2024 until 2359 (EST) on 02 Apr 24.  The online form will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.  The application is located at: https:(slash)(slash)forms.osi.apps.mil/r/1F8YrBeU9G.  The link requires access to MCEN via Common Access Card (CAC), but applicants do not require an MCEN account to submit.
5.b.  05 Apr: Board Convenes.  The Board will screen applications for requirements.  Finalists will be briefed to MCWL leadership for final selection.
5.c.  NET 08 Apr: Applicants will be contacted.  If selected, unit coordination and the orders process will begin.
5.d.  NET 15 Apr: If selected, applicants check-in to MCWL.
6.  Funding.  TAD funding provided by MCWL.
7.  Orders.  MCWL will generate reporting (TAD) orders to MCWL/FD.  All participants traveling on TAD orders will require a valid military ID and activated government credit card.
8.  Direct all questions to MCWL G3 at: MCWL_G3_Operations@usmc.mil.
9.  This MARADMIN is only applicable to the active component.
10.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Karsten S. Heckl, Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.//