Special Programs

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Please contact program's specific Point Of Contact for more information on requirements and application process

MILPERSMAN 1306-900 Assignment of Enlisted Personnel to Special Programs

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JOINT COMMUNICATIONS UNIT (JCU)
 

The Joint Communications Unit (JCU) delivers global, technological solutions for the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and Special Operations Forces (SOF). JCU provides innovative, leading-edge solutions through continuous research, development, testing, and evaluation of the SOF information environment and proven technologies to the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

JCU members are trained to be communications experts and are afforded uncommon opportunities as a member of a unique team that maintains the highest state of readiness. JCU's mission enables unit personnel to receive a wide range of training, including UHF and SHF satellite systems, LAN, WAN, Servers, Active Directory, Networking, VOIP, VTC, Video Distribution, fiber system installation and advanced tactical communication scenarios on various air, land, and sea platforms.  

Applicants

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Meet minimum 4 year OBLISERV requirement

• Must have NO NJP, civil convictions, or ARIs within the past 3 years

• Must complete assessment and selection prior to entering 12-month PRD window

• Must not have any significant financial problems

• Must not have any medical problems that prevent physical activity

• Must be on Active Duty in the US Navy. FTS applications will not be accepted

The Joint Communications Unit application process consists of three phases and requires dedicated time and effort from an applicant. Interested candidates should submit their application 12-15 months out from their PRD. 

Phase I
Candidate completes and returns application package with the following:
  - Copies of last five evaluations or as many as you have
  - Copy of Records Review
  - Copy of Physical Fitness Test taken within 30 days of application submission
  - Candidate’s leadership completes and submits the Leader Evaluation Form


You formally enter the recruiting process when JCU receives all items identified in Phase I.

 Phase II

- The Recruiter conducts an initial screening of the application for completeness
- Packet is forwarded to the Personnel Section for Branch/Detailer/Monitor approval
- Packet is screened by the Chain of Command for approval
- Medical record screening
- Candidate is notified of approval/disapproval for Phase III

Phase III
Candidate is brought TDY to Ft Bragg, NC (funded by JCU):

- Physical Fitness Assessment (Candidates will take a physical assessment consisting of pushups, sit-ups, pullups, running, and a ruck sack march)
- Psychological Evaluation 
- Technical Evaluation
- Security Screening
- Candidate appears before JCU Selection Board 

For Phase III, you are brought TDY/TAD to the unit (funded by JCU). The JCU recruiter will coordinate your on-site activities and answer your questions. The selection board consists of members from various elements within JCU. You will be notified if you are eliminated from consideration for any reason.

 

JCU RECRUITEMENT INFORMATION

The following IW ratings are currently eligible for assignment to JCU: CTM/CWT/IT

For instructions and screening applications contact the JCU Recruiter at 910-951-0203, email jcurecruiting@socom.mil, or visit www.JCU.mil.

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JOINT CYBER OPERATIONS GROUP (JCOG)

JCOG conducts network vulnerability and intelligence systems assessments and computer network defense to optimize a secure, joint environment for special operations and intelligence organizations. When directed, JCOG conducts cyber operations for SOF against threats to protect the Homeland and U.S. interests abroad.

JCOG Sailors are:
Specially selected and trained.
Trusted with unique placement and access.
Tasked with solving the Nation's highest priority problems.

Selection Glidepath:

Initial Screening Criteria (Phase I):
- Be 12-18 Months from your projected rotation date & on station NLT 12 months
- Pass Service PT Test
- Possess a TS/SCI Clearance
- No Pending UCMJ Action

Once you meet Initial Screening Criteria (Phase II):
- Apply at our website & remain in contact with Screening Team
- Receive Branch Clearance
- Pass Medical/Security/Psychological Screening
- Determine date & attend Assessment, Training, & Selection (ATS)

If Screened and Selected successfully (Phase III):
- Attend JCOG 101
- Determine date eligible to PCS
- Remain in contact with J1 & Sponsor
- PCS to NCR / FT. Meade, MD (Phase IV):
- In-Process Group HQs w/ sponsor & move to respective unit
- Pass a CI Polygraph Test (as required)

For more information contact JCOG.Recruiting@socom.mil.

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JSOC INTELLIGENCE BRIGADE (JIB)

The JSOC Intelligence Brigade (JIB) prepares assigned, attached, and augmentation forces, and when directed, provides intelligence support to special operations conducted against threats to protect the Homeland and U.S. interest abroad. The JIB develops, evaluates, and employs emerging technologies to advance intelligence gathering techniques and capabilities for USSOCOM.

Applicants

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Meet minimum 4-year OBLISERV requirement
• Must have NO NJP, civil convictions, or ARIs within the past 3 years
• Must complete assessment and selection prior to entering 12-month PRD window
• Must not have any significant financial problems
• Must not have any medical problems that prevent physical activity
• Must be Active Duty in the US Navy.

The JIB application process consists of three phases outlined below. Interested candidates should submit their application 12-18 months out from their PRD. 

Phase I

Candidate starts and returns application through Salesforce at the following link:  https://jsoc.experience.crmforce.mil/JSOC/s/jib
 

Phase II

• The JIB Recruiting, Assessment, Selection, and Training Troop conducts initial screening of application through the Salesforce portal
• Application is forwarded to Personnel Section for concurrence
• Application is screened by the Chain of Command
• Medical Records are screened by JIB Medical
• Security Questionnaire is reviewed by the SSO
• Candidate is notified of approval or disapproval for Phase 3
   

Phase III

• Candidate is brought TDY/TAD to Fort Bragg, NC (Funded by JSOC)
• Service-specific Physical Fitness Test
• Psychological Exams and Interview
• Knowledge-Based Test and Skills Verification
• Security Interview
• Selection Board

The following IW ratings are currently eligible for assignment to JIB: CTR/IS/IT

For additional questions, contact the JIB Recruiter at 910-951-3349/2845/1696 or email intelrecruiter@socom.mil
For more detailed information and FAQs, find us on Intellipedia

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NAVY EXPEDITIONARY INTELLIGENCE COMMAND (NEIC)

NEIC is a man, train, and equip command homeported in Virginia Beach, VA within Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), providing tactical force protection/indications and warning intelligence collect, enabling Navy commanders to conduct missions across the full spectrum of expeditionary operations. With multi-intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) collection capabilities operating at the tactical level, NEIC has unique access to areas and environments -  from blue to green water, the costal littoral, and far inland - that are constrained by more traditional ISR assets.

NEIC capabilities give expeditionary, maritime, joint and combined forces timely, relevant and actionable intelligence to deny the enemy sanctuary, freedom of movement, and use of waterborne lines of communication while enabling friendly forces to find, fix, and destroy the enemy within the operational environment.

NEIC is an exceptional opportunity for extraordinary professional growth through the unique challenges that await you as a member of the NEIC team.

The following IW ratings are eligible for assignment to NEIC: CTM/CWT/CTR/CTT/IS/IT

NEIC Recruiting Flyer

MILPERSMAN 1300-802 NAVY EXPEDITIONARY INTELLIGENCE COMMAND (NAVEXINTCOM)

If you are interested in applying, contact neicrecruiting@us.navy.mil or COMM: (757) 492-8470 or DSN: (312) 492-8470

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NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE DEVELOPMENT GROUP (NSWDG)

NSWDG is seeking support candidates. These position are in Virginia Beach, VA, are are CNO Priority 1, Type 2 Sea Duty billets. Many of these jobs are part of research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts to determine suitability for use by the DoD, DoN, and Special Warfare Communities.

Applicants:

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Meet minimum 4 year OBLISERV requirement

• Must have NO NJP, civil convictions, or ARIs within the past 3 years

• Must complete assessment and selection prior to entering 12-month PRD window

• Must not have any significant financial problems

• Must not have any medical problems that prevent physical activity

• Must be on Active Duty in the US Navy. FTS applications will not be accepted

The following IW ratings are currently eligible for assignment to NSWDG: CTI/CTM/CWT/CTR/CTT/IS/IT

NSWDG RECRUITMENT FLYER

For instructions and screening applications contact NSWDG-RECRUITING@SOCOM.MIL.

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TACTICAL INFORMATION OPERATONS

Applications are now being accepted for the CT Ratings to Naval Special Warfare Tactical Information Operations (TIO) Program.

Are you a Cryptologist that is interested in enhancing your career with a challenging job?  Are you a hard charging Sailor that wants to make a direct impact on Naval Special Warfare Operations around the globe?  Are you looking for a position to showcase your cryptologic expertise?  Look no further.  The Naval Special Warfare Tactical Information Operations (TIO) Program wants you!
TIO program billets require duty in arduous and combat environments. Duty is frequently isolated and independent, and involves deployment with NAVSPECWARCOM personnel.  They are highly trained and equipped to provide a wide variety of tactical cryptologic support to Naval Special Warfare.
NAVSPECWARCOM TIO personnel are designated:

• Tactical Information Operations Operators (TIO-O)

• Tactical Information Operations Analysts (TIO-A)

• Tactical Information Operations Equipment Managers

TIO billets are located within the following NAVSPECWARCOM commands.

• Special Reconnaissance TEAM (SPECRECON TEAM) ONE, Coronado, CA

• Special Reconnaissance TEAM (SPECRECON TEAM) TWO, Virginia Beach, VA

• Mission Support Center (MSC) Coronado, CA

The following IW ratings are currently eligible for assignment to TIO: CTI/CTM/CWT/CTR/CTT

TACTICAL INFORMATION OPERATIONS RECRUITMENT FLYER

MILPERSMAN 1306-984 NAVAL SPECIAL WAREFARE COMMAND TIO PROGRAM

TIO Homepage

If you are interested in applying, contact the TIO Recruiting Directorate:

TIOrecruiter@socom.mil

619-537-1393/1394

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TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR

Applications are now being accepted for the IT Rating to Naval Special Warfare Technical Surveillance Operator (TSO) Program.
Are you an IT that is interested in enhancing your career with a challenging job?  Are you a hard charging Sailor that wants to make a direct impact on Naval Special Warfare Operations around the globe?  Are you looking for a position to showcase your creative problem-solving expertise?  Look no further.  The Naval Special Warfare Technical Surveillance Operator Program wants you!

TSO program billets require duty in arduous and combat environments. Duty is frequently isolated and independent and involves deployment with NAVSPECWARCOM personnel.  They are highly trained and equipped to provide critical technical surveillance capabilities in support of NSW Commander's intelligence requirements.  Executes hostile force-tagging, tracking, locating, geo-location, non-standard communications, unattended ground sensors, tactical audio, video, and photography operations in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF) mission sets utilizing sensitive equipment in the air, maritime, and ground environments.
TSO billets are located within the following Naval Special Warfare Group 8 commands.

• Special Reconnaissance TEAM (SPECRECON TEAM) ONE, Coronado, CA

• Special Reconnaissance TEAM (SPECRECON TEAM) TWO, Virginia Beach, VA

​If you are interested in applying, contact the Naval Special Warfare Group Recruiting and Manpower Directorate:

NSWG8RAM@socom.mil
RAM East: (757) 763-4454
Ram West: (619) 537-4041

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WHITE HOUSE COMMIUNICATIONS AGENCY (WHCA)

The White House Communications Agency (WHCA) is a one-of-a-kind joint service organization dedicated to providing premier information services and communications support to the president. WHCA has assignment opportunities for military service members who are self-motivated and seek to grow. Our members operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment requiring a team of dedicated, highly competent professionals — WHCA's soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen are the best of the best! An assignment at WHCA qualifies these leaders to work in direct support of the president, vice president, U.S. Secret Service and White House senior staff. The benefits of an assignment with the agency are tremendous, including earning the Presidential Service Badge and receiving specialized technical training unlike any other in the Department of Defense.

The U.S. Navy is allotted 19% of WHCA's personnel slots. Although a small contingent, WHCA depends upon its Navy representatives to provide the lion's share of our electronic installation and maintenance support.

WHITE HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY SECURITY SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE (SSQ)

Completely fill out application and submit to PD-Recruiting@whmo.mil with the following documents in PDF format:

• Application (SSQ)

• Last five Evaluations

• PRIMS PT listing

• Member Data Summary​

Applications missing the above documents will not be processed.
NOTICE: If you choose to submit your application via email with personally identifiable information (PII) (e.g. social security number and/or date of birth), please ensure the email is encrypted. If you are unable to send encrypted emails, please email pd-recruiting@whmo.mil with your Name, Rank and PRD via digitally signed unencrypted email first. Upon receipt of your email a Navy Recruiter will contact you with the procedures on how to submit your completed application. We will only share your information with another government agency or additional parties if required by law. The White House Communications Agency does not utilize DoD SAFE in its recruiting processes.

The following ratings are currently eligible for assignment to WHCA: BU, CE, CTI(RUS), CTN, CTM, ET, ETV, IC, IT, MC, PS, SW, YN