R 282020Z JUL 16
MARADMIN 384/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC C4//
SUBJ/ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER COURSE ACOC 2-16//
REF/A/MSGID: MCO P1200.17D//
NARR/REF A IS MCO P1200.17D, THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES MANUAL.//
POC/RENE AGOSTO/CIV/UNIT: HQMC C4 CSP/TEL: 5712568846//
POC/HOCHRINE WILLIAM/CAPT/UNIT: COMMUNICATION TRAINING BATTALION/TEL: 7608306481//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Situation.  This is a HQMC (C4) and Training Command coordinated message.  Communication Training Battalion and HQMC C4 are soliciting student nominations for the fall 2016 Advanced Communications Officer Course (ACOC 2-16) to be held from 29 Aug - 18 Nov 2016 in Twentynine palms Ca. ACOC is an Advanced, formal skills progression training course for MOS 0602 Majors, Captains, and other select communications planners.  Officers with the PMOS of 0602 will be awarded the NMOS skill designator 0603 upon successful course completion. While attending ACOC, students will learn the advanced skills required for the planning and systems employment for DOD Information Network Operations (DODIN OPS) and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO).  Students will also learn the application of DODIN OPS and DCO in support of Major Subordinate Command (MSC) and Major Subordinate Element (MSE) level Marine Air Ground Taskforce (MAGTF) exercises and operations.  Once complete, students will become MAGTF communications planners.  The following student eligibility criteria applies to ACOC 2-16:
1.a.  MOS 0602 Majors, Captains, and Captain selects serving in the Operating Forces or Supporting  Establishment.
1.b.  LDO Captains holding MOS 0605 and Chief Warrant Officers 3 and 4 holding MOS 0610/0620/0640/0650.
1.c.  Government ITM civilians, GS-12 and above, in the following OCCFLD series: GS-0332/2210/0335/0390/0391/0392/0854/1550.
2. Mission.   From 29 Aug - 18 Nov 2016, Delta Company, Communication Training Battalion, conducts ACOC in order to provide MAGTF Communications Planners to the Operating Forces capable of planning and employing advanced communications architectures at the MSC and MSE level in support of MAGTF exercises and operations.
3.  Tasks
3.a.  Parent Command will submit nominations NLT 29 July 2016 with the following information via encrypted email to all POCs listed:
(1) LNAME, FNAME, MI
(2) Grade
(3) Primary MOS
(4) EDIPI
(5) Unit MCC
(6) Unit POC to receive funding approval (e-mail address)
(7) Current/future billet assignment
(8) Security clearance/date (secret required)
(9) Work phone number (DSN and/or COM)
(10) EMail address
(11) Mode of travel
(12) Is Ground transportation required during the course(y or n)
(13) Does nominee possess GTCC
(14) Security clearance/visit requests (OPNAV 5521/27) are required to be entered in Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS).  The SMO in JPAS is MS3305stud.  Include full name, SSN, level of clearance/basis, dates of visit (29 Aug - 18 Nov 2016), and purpose (ACOC 2-16), ATTN: Security Manager.
4.  Coordinating instructions
4.a.  Commands with two or more nominees will designate a POC for coordination purposes.  All requests should be forwarded from nominees commander via appropriate Chain of Command.
4.b.  Uniform for Marines will be the seasonal MARPAT and service "C" and "B" uniform.  Attire for civilian attendees is business casual.
4.c.  All ACOC student handouts will be electronic.  It is highly recommended that all students bring their own computing device. If the student will need a device the request must be made during the nomination period.
4.d.  For those unable to attend ACOC 2-16, ACOC  1-17 is scheduled for May - Jul 2017 in Quantico/Twentynine Palms, CA.   Announcement for ACOC 1-17 will be published via SEPCOR.
5.  Administration and Logistics
5.a.  The 06xx OCCFLD manager is the POC for identifying all ACOC Students.
5.b.  Class capacity. ACOC 2-16 class capacity is (30) students. 
5.c.  Funded seat allocations. TECOM will provide funding for travel, lodging, and per diem for active duty Marines.  Individual request for rental cars from military members will not be considered.  Civilian attendees are funded by their parent command.  Reserve component Marines should contact MARFORRES formal schools at DSN 647-7323 or Comm (504) 697-7323.
5.d. Billeting.  Reservations for billeting are the responsibility of each attendee.  Attendees must check with the Twentynine palms BOQ (Roadrunner Inn) at Coml (760) 830-6642/5583 for the availability of government billeting prior to making any coml lodging reservations.  If government billeting is not available, local lodging information may be obtained from the Sleepy Tortoise lodge at (760) 830-6583.  Use of government messing is directed, if available.  Traveler must attach statement of non-availability within DTS authorization or per diem must reflect the government rates.
6.  Command and Signal
6.a.  ACOC 2-16 will convene on 29 Aug 2016.  Students are required to report in the seasonal MARPAT uniform  NLT 0730 29 Aug 2016 at Delta Company HQ, CTB, bldg 1761 Twentynine Palms, Ca.
6.b.  The POCs will notify nominees selected to attend ACOC 2-16 NLT 9 days prior to the convening date of the course. 
6.c.  Upon positive confirmation of registration, each individual will receive an Email from the course coordinator with further directions and guidance.
7.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
8.  This message self-cancels on 13 Sep 2016.
9.  Release authorized by BGen Dennis A. Crall, Director, Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) Department.//