R 212006Z JAN 25
MARADMIN 027/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC DCI WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2026 NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY CRYPTOLOGIC 
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS//
POC-DC I/ M G DUVALL/MSGT/2600 OCCUPATIONAL FIELD SPECIALIST, DC I/ 
703-614-3981/MATTHEW.G.DUVALL@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to 
solicit nominees for the National Security Agency (NSA) Cryptologic 
Internship Programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.  Nominations are due 
to POC no later than 14 March 2025.  Paragraph 9 details procedures 
for submission.
2. Background. The NSA Cryptologic Internship Programs bring 
national-level Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) expertise to Marine 
Corps operating forces by providing in-depth training to active-duty
Occupational Field 26XX enlisted Marines via an intensive three-year
internship within the NSA enterprise.  These programs are designed 
to give participants in-depth knowledge and skills in cryptologic 
analysis, intelligence production disciplines, and national/tactical
SIGINT operations.  Marines who participate will increase their 
knowledge in multiple SIGINT disciplines, enhance their 
understanding of how SIGINT supports the intelligence community, and
gain essential Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) skills and 
experience not normally gained in other career developmental 
training venues.
3. Execution. The following cryptologic programs are available: 
(read: Program/Qualifying MOS/Intended ranks/Program purpose).
3.a. Middle Enlisted Cryptologic Career Advancement Program (MECCAP)
/2621, 2631, 2641, 2629/Sgt-SSgt/ designed to provide cryptologic 
specialists with individually tailored training based on the 
respective service needs and individual backgrounds through the 
completion of multiple diverse tours across a variety NSA operations
while also completing coursework from the National Cryptologic 
University.
3.b. Military Signals Analysis Program (MSAP)/2621/Cpl-Sgt/designed
to develop advanced cryptologic signals analysts. Marines applying 
for the MSAP program must complete CID N2312J1 (451/461) prior to 
arrival or possess the equivalent intermediate signals analysis 
experience.
3.c. Military Intern SIGINT Analyst Program (MINSAP)/2621, 2631, 
2641/Cpl-Sgt/designed to develop highly skilled SIGINT analysts.
3.d. Military Operational Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Signals 
Analyst Program (MOSAP)/2631/Cpl-Sgt/designed to develop highly 
skilled operational ELINT analysts. Marines applying for the MOSAP 
program must complete OPELINT course CID N23CWD1 prior to arrival or
possess the equivalent intermediate ELINT experience.
3.e. Military Language Analyst Program (MLAP)/2641/Cpl-Sgt/designed 
to develop advanced cryptologic language analysts.  Marines applying
for the MLAP program must have a minimum DLPT score of L2/R2 in 
their assigned 27XX language.
4. Program selectees will report to Headquarters Company, MCSB 
(MCC: J39), Fort George G. Meade, MD, for duty during the fourth Qtr
CY-25 with one exception:  the selectees for MOSAP will report to 
Company 
A, MCSB (MCC: JB9), Buckley AFB, Aurora, CO during fourth Qtr CY-25.
5. Marines selected for these programs will incur a six year service
obligation (three years in the internship and a three year follow-on
assignment). The six-year service obligation is designed to allow at
least one follow-on tour to the operating forces upon completion of 
the internship. If selected, nominees will be required to provide a 
page 11 entry to the selection panel stating acknowledgement of the 
appropriate obligated service requirement. Selectees must incur the 
obligated service prior to detachment from their current command.
6. Applicants must have at least two years on station by 1 July 2025
for CONUS commands, and three years on station by 1 July 2025 for 
OCONUS commands.  Applicants may not have less than four years of 
service or more than 14 years of service as of 1 July 2025.
7. Marines selected will have the opportunity to attend formal 
schools and perform internships at organizations within the NSA 
Enterprise.  Upon graduation, Marines are considered subject matter
experts in their respective cryptologic skill program.  All military
language analyst programs are designed to enhance crypto-linguistic 
skills through advanced formal training and operational assignments.
8. Applications must include the following:
8.a. Name, Rank, DOD ID, MOS(s)
8.b. Date of birth
8.c. Armed Forces Active Duty Base Date
8.d. Time in Grade
8.e. PFT and CFT results and dates taken
8.f. Command e-mail address
8.g. Program(s) applying for (in priority order)
8.h. Educational background:
8.h.1. PME:
8.h.1.a. Nonresident - include name of course/year completed
8.h.1.b. Resident – include name of course/year completed
8.h.2. Military/Governmental:
8.h.2.a. General military training - include name of course/GPA/year
completed
8.h.2.b. Cryptologic training - same info as above
8.h.3. Civilian:
8.h.3.a. High school - include:  school name, place, GPA
8.h.3.b. Undergraduate classes or degree - include:  institution 
attended/course name/course id/grade/credits earned/degree earned
8.h.3.c. Graduate classes or degree (same info as above)
8.i. DLPT score and date taken
8.j. Cryptologic duties:  chronologically listed - including two to 
three lines describing primary cryptologic duties - unclassified 
information only.
8.k. Favorable material:  include personal awards and up to 3 
letters of recommendation
8.l. Page 11 entries with obligated service requirement statement
9. Nomination packages must be generated in Naval letter format with
O-5 level command endorsement.  Nomination packages may be submitted
electronically (preferred) or by hard copy.  Electronic packages 
must be submitted by the unit’s final endorsing authority as an 
ADOBE Acrobat (.pdf) file to the HQMC/IIS POC 
(matthew.g.duvall@usmc.mil).  Hard copy packages must be submitted 
to HQMC Intelligence Division.  Packages must be received no later 
than 28 February 2025.  Mailing address as follows:
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
INTELLIGENCE DIVISION (RM1A262B)
3000 MARINE CORPS PENTAGON
(ATTN: MSGT DUVALL)
WASHINGTON, DC 20350-3000
10. A sample nomination package is located at the following link 
https:(slash)(slash)inteldocs.intelink.gov/folders/list/c9eddfb2-005
d-430e-afcf-d150bb865a82
11. All applicants must notify the 2600 Enlisted Assignments Monitor
(MSgt Benjamin Britten) and the 2600 Occupational Field Specialist 
(MSgt Matthew Duvall) prior to submitting their nomination packages 
to this headquarters.
12. Upon receipt of a nomination package, an e-mail will be sent to 
the originating command by HQMC/IIS acknowledging receipt and 
providing status of the nomination package.
13. Commands requesting an extension to the application deadline due
to operational commitments must do so prior to 21 February 2025.
14. Program selectees will be notified by MARADMIN.
15. Direct all questions to MARADMIN POCs.//
16. Release authorized by Lieutenant General M. G. Carter, Deputy 
Commandant for Information, U.S. Marine Corps.//