R 101936Z JUN 25
MARADMIN 270/25
MSGID/MARADMIN/CG TECOM//
SUBJ/AVAILABLE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA MANAGEMENT TRAINING
SOLUTIONS//
REF/A/MEMO/OSD/20240105//
REF/B/DRAFT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN/DCI/20250303//
POC/MR. BRIAN CHRISTMAS, TECOM ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENTS BRANCH HEAD/
BRIAN.S.CHRISTMAS@USMC.MIL/703-784-3029//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The purpose of this ALMAR is to provide awareness of some of the current data management and artificial intelligence training solutions available to Marines and Government Civilians. These resources represent the currently available training tools as the USMC expands its data management and artificial intelligence (AI) training and education across the force. The end state is to establish a baseline of basic awareness for all Marines, with opportunities for more advanced, specialized training for those seeking to develop deeper expertise in these critical capabilities.
2. Background
2a. Per ref (a) The Office of Secretary of Defense, via Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) issued a formal memorandum on Jan 5, 2024, directing Service Components of the intention to collaborate to prepare a plan and guidance for assigning the (11) Data, Analytics, and AI (DA&AI) Workforce roles The collaborative approach supports assignment of three-digit work role codes to civilian and military billets performing tasks aligned to the billet tasks. To learn more about the DoD’s Data Workforce (DWF) and associated data and AI roles, visit the CDAO Digital Commons: https:(slant)(slant)dod365.sharepoint-mil.us(slant)sites(slant)CDAO-Digital-Commons. This platform will also serve as a central repository for future training and education tools for the DoD. If users do not already have an account, users can request access to the CDAO Digital Commons page by submitting a “DoD365-J DOD Guest” Request on the DoD365 Access Packages page at https:(slant)(slant)myaccess.microsoft.us(slant)@dod365.onmicrosoft.us#(slant)access-packages(slant) .
2b. CD&I, TECOM, MIU, and DC I representatives established and led an informal OPT to develop a Data Management and Analysis Training and Education Implementation Plan. The primary output from the OPT was preliminary identification of USMC MOS’ aligned to the DA&AI Workforce roles.
2c. In parallel to the efforts conducted in paragraph 2b, DC I developed an Artificial Intelligence Implementation Plan, ref (b). Per this reference, CG TECOM was tasked with identifying available learning tools, resources, and current use-cases across DoD and industry and to centralize these resources into a repository for proactive learning, ensuring commanders and leaders are empowered to promote and authorize data and AI training.
2d. This ALMAR identifies some of the existing DA&AI Workforce training available to Marines and Government Civilians. TECOM, in conjunction with the on-going working groups and stakeholders will continue to pursue additional training solutions to meet the identified requirements. This includes an effort to create designated career paths via an available platform for MOS and civilian work codes identified in the outputs from the efforts in paragraph 2b that are aligned to the specified data work roles identified in ref (a).
3. Available Training for Marines and Government Civilians
3a. MARINENET employs the Skillsoft and Percipio platforms, which includes data management and artificial intelligence training opportunities. Access varies based on the course requested. Some Skillsoft courses are run natively in MARINENET system depending on usage. Precipio is run from their system but with a by-name request through MARINENET. Login to www.marinenet.usmc.mil , scroll down to the Skillsoft button on the left of your screen and push it to see links to both the Skillsoft Learning Platform as well as Percipio.
3b. IT Modernization, Centers of Excellence provides AI specific training at
https:(slant)(slant)coe.gsa.gov(slant)communities(slant)AITraining.html
3c. Digital University provides a vast amount of data management and artificial intelligence related training, including pathways aligned to the CDAO Data, Analytics & AI Workforce roles at https:(slant)(slant)digitalu.af.mil(slant)app
3d. The USMC IT and Intel Community of Interest has partnered with the GSA, NIWC, and others to provide FREE developmental courses to IT/Cyber and Intel civilians. The following link is provided: https:(slant)(slant)portal.marinenet.usmc.mil(slant)content(slant)mnet-portal(slant)en(slant)civilian-coi(slant)information-development-institute-.html
3e. Enterprise Skills Initiative focusses on Azure and other Microsoft technologies. https:(slant)(slant)esi.microsoft.com(slant)
3f. II MEF’s Basic Data Literacy Course provides foundational understanding of data. Training is available on the II MEF University Moodle page. https:(slant)(slant)elearning.marinenet.usmc.mil(slant)moodle(slant)course(slant)view.php?id=18940
3g. Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) provides tailored training to specific work roles. https:(slant)(slant)jkodirect.jten.mil(slant)4. Advanced Training Opportunities
4a. The US Navy Community College (USNCC) offers a variety of programs and certificates relevant to data and AI. Marines can pursue an Associate Degree or Certificate Program in Data Analytics through Western Governors University (WGU) and an Associate Degree in Cybersecurity through the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). Information on eligibility and application procedures can be found at https:(slant)(slant)www.usncc.edu(slant).
4b. Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) offers advanced degrees and certificate programs through its distance learning program, including specializations in Modeling, Visualization, and Simulation; Data Science and Decision Making; Artificial Intelligence for Military Use; and Data Science Certificates, among others. For more information, visit https:(slant)(slant)online.nps.edu(slant) and review MARADMIN 007/25.
6. Release authorized by Lieutenant General B. T. Watson, Commanding General, Training and Education Command//