RTTUZYUW RUEWMCS0173 2161612-UUUU--RUCRNAD. ZNR UUUUU R 041612Z AUG 14 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// BT UNCLAS SUBJ/DEFENSE ANALYSIS MASTER'S DEGREE OPPORTUNITY AT NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL WARFARE OPERATOR AND SPECIAL WARFARE BOAT OPERATOR// NAVADMIN 173/14 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/252059ZAPR14// REF/B/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/08JAN08// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 093/14, FY-15 NAVY GRADUATE EDUCATION UPDATE. REF B IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1306-106, TIME ON STATION (TOS) AND RETAINABILITY/OBLIGATED SERVICE (OBLISERV).// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits enlisted member applications for enrollment in the Naval Post-Graduate School (NPS) 18-month Master of Science in Defense Analysis program. Per ref (a), this program is one of many efforts to increase Naval Special Warfare's defense analytics, and operational art capabilities and provides the graduate with a strong background in areas of strategic analysis, decision making, organizational theory, technological and information revolution in military affairs, network analysis, and advanced analytical methods for irregular warfare. Selectees will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge of the conflict spectrum below general conventional warfare. Graduates will possess a thorough knowledge of the broad range of factors involved in the planning and conduct of these forms of conflict and a detailed understanding of the role of special operations and related force in U.S. foreign and defense policy. 2. Selectees will be assigned to NPS as full-time students under permanent change of station (PCS) orders to Monterey, California. Based on current projected rotation date, selectees will be enrolled and PCS for one of the following curriculum convening dates: January or July 2015. As full-time students, Sailors will be required to carry a full academic load year-round. Degree requirements should be completed in 18 months and will include a thesis or capstone project. 3. At this time, the program is available only to active-duty members in the special warfare operator and special warfare boat operator ratings who meet the following criteria: a. Must possess a baccalaureate degree awarded by an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To meet NPS academic requirements, performance must be above average and a minimum academic profile code (APC) of 265 is required. Please refer to the NPS academic catalog for specific information on calculating the APC. b. Must be an E-7 select or above and eligible for CONUS/Shore assignment between January and June 2015. c. Selected members must complete active obligated service (OBLISERV) requirements. OBLISERV is computed from the NPS class convening date. Prior to receiving PCS orders to NPS, selected members must OBLISERV for a period of 54 months. (1) If reenlistment and/or obtainment of OBLISERV prior to transfer will cause potential monetary loss, the member may qualify for the following OBLISERV option: (a) NAVPERS 1070/613, Administrative Remarks (Page 13), (Rev. 7-06) entry in lieu of hard OBLISERV per ref (b). d. Must be within physical fitness assessment (PFA) standards with no PFA failures within the last three years. e. Must have no evaluation marks below 3.0 within the last five years. f. Must hold or be eligible for a TS/SCI clearance. Applicants without a current clearance should work with their special security officer to initiate the clearance request. g. Must not have any civil or non-judicial punishment violation within the past five years. h. Must possess a conditional letter of acceptance. To obtain a conditional letter of acceptance, applicants should apply to NPS at http://www.nps.edu/academics/admissions/applyonline/applynow.html and select Defense Analysis, Curriculum Number 699. Upon application submission, Sailors must arrange for submission of a sealed official transcript to the NPS admissions office from each institution attended for all undergraduate and graduate education, as well as joint services transcripts. Sailors who are not conditionally accepted will be notified by NPS via e-mail. 4. Prospective applicants should contact their detailers immediately to discuss implications for their current assignments. Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of selection. 5. Eligible Sailors should forward a written request via their commanding officer, using the below format: From: [Rate, Full name, Last 4 digits of SSN] To: Commanding Officer, Center for SEAL and SWCC Via: [Commanding Officer] Subj: Application for Enlisted Defense Analysis Master*s Degree Opportunity at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Ref: (a) [Cite this NAVADMIN] Encl: (1) Copies of all undergraduate transcripts (2) Certified copies of the last five performance evaluations (3) Command financial screening for assignment to a high cost of living area without barracks and dedicated housing for bachelors or geographic bachelors (4) Member's single page statement of preparedness and motivation to earn a Master's degree, and future goals (5) Naval postgraduate School Conditional Letter of Acceptance 1. I request selection to earn a Master of Science in Defense Analysis at Naval Postgraduate School. I meet all eligibility requirements specified in reference (a). Enclosures (1) through (5) are submitted to support my request. 2. I understand if selected for this opportunity, I shall incur a 54-month active-duty service obligation starting from the NPS class convening date. If I fail to complete the required service (voluntarily or due to misconduct), I agree to reimburse the United States Navy for the cost of the graduate education received prorated for the obligated time served. 3. Upon completion of degree requirements, I understand I will be assigned based upon the needs of the Navy. 4. I can be contacted at [provide phone, e-mail and mailing address]. 6. Commanding officer's endorsement should address member's preparedness for this significant academic opportunity, ability to work independently, communication skills, potential for increased responsibilities and any special considerations. 7. Endorsed applications can be sent via encrypted e-mail to gina.becker(at)navsoc.socom.mil or mailed via USPS to: Center for SEAL and SWCC ATTN: LT Gina Becker 2546 Trident Way, BLDG 633 San Diego, CA 92155-5493 8. Endorsed applications must arrive to the Center for SEAL and SWCC NLT 28 August 2014 for the January 2015 class start and NLT 1 February 2015 for the July 2015 class start. 9. Selectees will be notified by their chain of command. Due to the highly competitive nature of this program, selectees must accept or rescind within five working days following notification. 10. General information about NPS can be found at www.nps.edu. 11. Point of contacts are LT Gina Becker at (619) 537-2833 or via e-mail at gina.becker(at)navsoc.socom.mil or LCDR Scott Harris at (901) 874-2858 or via e-mail at scott.e.harris(at)navy.mil. 12. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or 28 February 2015, whichever occurs first. 13. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0173 NNNN