R 011323Z JUN 16
MARADMIN 279/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/FY17 COMMANDANTS CAREER LEVEL EDUCATION BOARD//
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NARR/REF A IS MCO 1500.41A W/CH1, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MARINE CORPS, REF B IS DOD INSTRUCTION 1322.06, FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, TRAINING WITH INDUSTRY (TWI), AND GRANTS FOR DOD PERSONNEL, REF C IS MCO 1520.11F, THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM (IAP), REF D IS MCO 7220.52E, FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY PAY (FLPP) PROGRAM, REF E IS MCO 1520.9G W/CH1 SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (SEP), REF F IS MCO 1560.19E W/CH1 ADVANCED DEGREE PROGRAM (ADP),
REF G IS MCO P5800.16A W/CH1-7, CHAPTER 19, MARINE CORPS MANUAL FOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION (LEGADMINMAN), REF H IS MCO 1300.8, MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY, REF I IS MARADMIN 03/09, TRANSMISSION AND FILING OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS TO THE OFFICIAL MILITARY PERSONNEL FILE (OMPF), REF J IS MCO 1553.4B PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (PME), REF K IS MCO 1900.16, MARINE CORPS SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT MANUAL (MARCORSEPMAN), REF L IS MARADMIN 153/16, BLENDED SEMINAR PROGRAM FY16-17 SEAT ALLOCATION ASSIGNMENTS.//
POC/ORYAN LOPES/CAPT/MMOA-3/USMC/DSN 278-9285/TEL (703)784-9285 EMAIL:  ORYAN.LOPES(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose.  To announce the changes, eligibility  criteria, and specific instructions for the FY17 Commandants Career  Level Education Board (CCLEB) convening on or about 12 September  2016.
2.  This message contains substantial changes compared to the previous four years of the CCLEB process and should be reviewed in  its entirety.
3.  Programs.  The board will convene for approximately four weeks to select officers for:
3.a.  Career-Level Schools (CLS) to include Expeditionary Warfare School and the PMOS-specific Armys Captains Career Courses.
3.b.  Congressional Fellowship Program (CFP).
3.c.  International Affairs Programs (IAP).  Foreign Area Officer Program (FAO)- Limited to captain selects through majors with no more than 11 years of commissioned service.
3.d.  Special Education Programs (SEP) and Advanced Degree Program (ADP) at:
3.d.1  Naval Postgraduate School (NPS).
3.d.2  Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT).
3.d.3  George Washington University (GWU)-Under the Leadership, Education And Development (LEAD) Program.
3.d.4  San Diego State University (SDSU)- Restricted to 4302 Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS).
3.d.5  Civilian Institutions at the expense of the officer -Restricted to Education and History curriculums.
3.e.  Special Education Program-Law and Advanced Degree Program-Law- Restricted to 4402 PMOS.
3.f.  The Judge Advocate Generals Legal Center and School (TJAGLCS)- Restricted to 4402 PMOS.
3.g.  Olmsted Scholar Program (OSP)-Limited to those officers with no more than 11 years of total federal service as of 01 April 2017.
3.h.  Junior Officer Strategic Intelligence Program (JOSIP) and Junior Officer Cryptologic Career Program (JOCCP)-Limited to 02XX PMOS.
4.  General Eligibility Guidelines.
4.a.  All captains and captain selects with a date of departure from their current command no later than 30 September 2017 will be screened on the FY17 CCLEB.  Specific questions regarding tour lengths should be directed to the appropriate PMOS monitor.
4.b.  The following are not eligible for consideration:
4.b.1  Officers in zone for promotion to major.
4.b.2  Officers who have previously completed or are currently enrolled in a program designated to them by a previous CCLEB.
4.b.3  Officers who have not fulfilled an obligated payback tour for a previously attended program.
4.b.4  Officers participating in or completed the Expeditionary Warfare School Blended Seminar Program (BSP) for PME in-grade.  Officers in this category; who are interested in programs other than CLS (e.g., NPS, CFP, FAO, Olmsted, etc.), must submit a request to be considered via Administrative Action Form to their PMOS monitor NLT 13 August 2016 to be considered by the board.
4.b.5  Restricted Officers.
5.  Changes.  All officers due for permanent change of duty orders (PCS/PCA) in FY17 will be required to complete the specific instructions outlined in paragraph
6. 5.a.  The list of officers due for orders in FY17 can be found on the "CPIB/CCLEB Updates" page on the main MRA website at: https:(slash)(slash)www.manpower.usmc.mil(slash)webcenter(slash) portal(slash)OA3CEB(slash)CPIB(slash)CCLEB%20Updates.
5.b.  Within the list, officers with the career timing to participate in longer than CLS programs, such as SEP, ADP, CFP, etc., will have a Note 1 beside their name.
5.c.  For all officers with a Note 1 beside their name, proceed to paragraph 6 for instructions.  For officers without a Note 1 beside their name see paragraph 6.c. for instructions.
6.  Specific Instructions for the Eligible Population.  The deadline to complete application requirements and submit letters to the board is 14 August 2016.
6.a.  Officers with a Note 1 beside their name are required to complete the questions on the FY17 CCLEB/CPIB Questionnaire and upload a copy of their undergraduate transcripts.  Do not request from an alma mater to have transcripts sent directly to MMOA-3 by mail or electronically.  All transcripts must be copies uploaded as a “Transcript” file in the FY17 CCLEB/CPIB Questionnaire. Transcripts uploaded to the questionnaire will not be sent to Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF) by MMOA-3.  If an officer desires to have their transcripts put in their record, they must send a copy to MMRP at smb.manpower.mmrp(at)usmc.mil.  Each page in the copy must contain the grade, full name and EDIPI (DOD ID).
6.b.  The below subparagraphs also apply to officers with a Note 1 by their name:
6.b.1.  Officers who are interested in any graduate education program are also required to apply to the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) prior to 14 August 2016. Official copies of transcripts from alma mater to NPS will be required for this application. Officers can submit up to three applications. NPS will notify MMOA-3 if an officer is accepted.  Do not request an acceptance letter or status of transcript.
6.b.2.  Officers who prefer a graduate education program not offered at NPS will also need to take the GRE and submit applications to the desired school.  Upload GRE scores, conditional acceptance letters, and transcripts into the questionnaire in order to be considered.  These programs include:
6.b.2.a   Strategic Communications at San Diego State University- Restricted to 4302 PMOS.
6.b.2.b.  Aeronautical Engineering at AFIT - Restricted to 75XX PMOSs.
6.b.2.c.  Environmental Engineering at AFIT - No PMOS restriction.
6.b.2.d.  Master of Education from a civilian university at the  expense of the officer- Curriculums must be verified by the program officer.
6.b.3.  Officers interested in the FAO program are required to have a Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) score in their record  and apply to NPS prior to the deadline.  The DLAB score does not expire so past scores are valid.  DLABs can also be retaken and only the most recent score will be considered.
6.b.4.  Officers interested in LEAD, JOSIP/JOCCP, or CFP must submit completed applications to the points of contact (see paragraph 11) as well as annotate the program as one of their top three preferences.  Applicants are responsible for ensuring time-in-service and PMOS requirements are met.
6.b.5.  Officers interested in the Olmsted Scholar Program or the Advanced Degree program must submit completed and signed applications to the questionnaire as well as annotate the program as one of their top three preferences.  Applications formats are  provided at the FY17 CPIB/CCLEB Questionnaire website. Applicants are responsible for ensuring time- in-service and PMOS requirements are met.
6.c.  Officers without a Note 1 beside their name are required to complete and submit the FY17 CCLEB/CPIB Questionnaire and prior to the deadline.  The option for longer programs (e.g., NPS, CFP, FAO, Olmsted, etc.) will not be available to those without a Note 1 beside their name.  Questions concerning career timing shall be directed to the respective PMOS monitor.
6.d.  For specifics on any of the programs, reference the PME order and/or contact the program officer in paragraph 7 below.  Program information can also be found on the "CCLEB/CPIB Updates" page.
7.  Board Correspondence.  All correspondence to the board must originate from or be endorsed by the eligible officer.  All submissions (letters of recommendation, clarifying statements of service, etc.) must be uploaded into a “Letters to the Board” file on the FY17 CCLEB/CPIB Questionnaire no later than 14 August 2016.
8.  FY17 CCLEB/CPIB Questionnaire.  The questionnaire can be found at https(slash)(slash)www.manpower.usmc.mil(slash)application.  The questionnaire will be available until the deadline. Eligible officers will be able to submit program preferences as well as upload transcripts, GRE scores, applications, and letters to the board.  All eligible officers are directed to the manpower website for further information and eligibility requirements for each program.  Note: You must be logged on with your CAC to access the website.
9.  Non-Compliance.  Officers are considered non-compliant with the above instructions:
9.a.  If they have a Note 1 next to their name in the eligibility roster and they do not complete the questionnaire and upload their transcripts.
9.b.  If they are listed in the eligibility roster without a Note 1 next to their name and they do not complete the questionnaire.
10.  Selectees will be notified via MarAdmin following the conclusion of the board.
11.  Program Point of Contacts
11.a.  Career-Level Schools (CLS)
        Contact your PMOS monitor.
11.b.  Olmsted Scholar Program
         Mr. Michael Cooper (Marine Corps University)
         DSN: 378-0696, Comm: (703) 432-0696
         Email: michael.g.cooper2(at)usmc.mil
11.c.  Congressional Fellowship Program
         Maj Brian A. Shottenkirk (Office of Legislative Affairs)
         DSN: 222-3382, Comm: (703) 692-0232
         Email: brian.shottenkirk(at)usmc.mil
11.d.  International Affairs Program (IAP)
         Mr. Clayton Fisher (PLU-8)
         DSN: 222-4365, Comm: (703) 692-4365
         Email: clayton.fisher(at)usmc.mil
11.e.  Special Education Program- Law and Advanced Degree Program-Law Capt Grant McDowell
         DSN: 224-1318, Comm: (703) 693-8405
         Email: grant.mcdowell(at)usmc.mil
11.f.  Leadership, Education, and Development (LEAD) Program
         Maj Brett Bohne (United States Naval Academy)
         COMM: (410) 293-6026
         Email: bohne(at)usna.edu
11.g.  Master of Education
         Maj Nicholas Armendariz
         Comm: (703) 432-2492
         Email: nicholas.armendariz(at)usmc.mil
11.h.  Junior Officer Strategic Intelligence Program (JOSIP)and Junior Officer Cryptologic Career Program (JOCCP)
         Capt John Lim
         DSN: 278-9272, COMM: (703) 784-9272
         Email: john.lim(at)usmc.mil
12.  This MarAdmin is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
13.  Release authorized by MajGen Craig Q. Timberlake, Director,Manpower Management Division.//