UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 061506Z NOV 17 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: NAVADMIN 270/17 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON/DC/N3N5/NOV// SUBJ//INVITATION TO NOMINATE STUDENTS TO THE NAVAL STAFF COLLEGE (NSC)(CORRECTED COPY)// REF A/A/DOC/SECNAV/3 JANUARY 2011// NARR//CHUSMLO Bridgetown please pass invitation to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Saint Kitts and Nevis. AMEMBASSY Libreville please pass invitations to Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe// AMPN/REF A IS SECNAVINST 4950.4B, Joint Security Cooperation Education and Training (JSCET) MANUAL// POC/ Jeffrey Roman/OPNAV N52/LOC: Pentagon/ Email: jeffrey.roman(at)navy.mil/TEL: (703)614-9782/ DSN: 224-9782// AKNLDG/YES/INST: Request action addees acknowledge receipt via email to POC// RMKS/1/ This message includes a letter from CNO to his counterparts inviting them to send students to the Naval War College in Newport to attend the Naval Staff College (NSC), and to announce the addition of the International War Game Course (IWGC) and continuance of the International Maritime Staff Operator's Course (IMSOC). The purpose of this announcment is to make our partner navies aware of all these opportunities and allow them sufficient time to make students and resources available to take advantage of the course seats. RMKS/2/Naval Staff College, International War Gaming Course and International Maritime Staff Operator Course. 1. Request you convey the following invitation to CNO's counterpart on his behalf: QUOTE Dear (rank and name), (para) It is my pleasure to invite you to send one or two qualified officers to the Naval Staff College(NSC) in Newport, Rhode Island. The NSC is a 10-month course for intermediate-level naval officers beginning 19 July 2018. Designed to prepare officers for the challenges of command and major staff duty, the course emphasizes naval operations and planning, with particular attention devoted to U.S. Navy doctrine and the broadened role of coalition operations in the current international security environment. Students are introduced to the American way of life through field studies trips throughout the U.S. and close, personal contact with their American counterparts in class. The presence of an officer from your service will help all of our students better understand your country, and add immeasurably to the friendship, confidence and trust enjoyed by this select group of future leaders. 2. I am also pleased to announce the addition of a new course at the Naval War College. The initial International War Game Course (IWGC) is a 5 day course of instruction for 20 officers which will convene immediately following graduation of the NSC course in June 2018. The IWGC will provide an introduction into the War Gaming management process that will enable international officers to conduct high quality research, analysis, gaming and education through the War Gaming analytical process. Additionally, the International Maritime Staff Operators Course, designed to prepare mid-grade international naval officers to support the planning and execution of complex maritime operations in a coalition environment, will continue to deliver two courses per year in 2018 and 2019. US doctrine is the predominate focus for the class; however, students will also be exposed to other multinational concepts and planning processes (UN, NATO, and Interagency). The 12-week long course is executed in an interactive learning environment with real-world maritime scenarios and practical application of operational level combined maritime staff competencies. 3. I sincerely hope you will send your most promising naval officers to Newport. Warm regards, John Richardson, Admiral, U.S. Navy. UNQUOTE. 4. The Naval Staff College convenes 19 July 2018 and ends on 21 June 2019. 5. Request the following: a. Advise CNO (N52) and NSC IMSO at imso(at)usnwc.edu, and jeffrey.roman(at)navy.mil, as well as Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA) country program manager of host Navy's acceptance/non-acceptance of NSC NLT 1 March 2018. Countries do not need to respond directly to the CNO. b. The NSC will have a target class size of 60. Nations may nominate a second student for enrollment. The second NSC nominee will be placed on a waitlist until the nomination deadline of 1 March 2018 at which time additional students will be added in the order in which the responses were received, based on remaining seats available. c. As soon as a student is designated, advise the NSC IMSO and the NETSAFA country program manager of student's name, rank, and address. d. Forward biographical data NLT 20 June 2018. In order to fill out the travel information, you need to complete the Enrollment Form first. This form will assign an "Entry ID#". The student will need that to complete the travel info. Below are links to both the Enrollment Form and Travel Information. Enrollment Form: https://nwcevents.wufoo.com/forms/ncc- nsc-class-2019-student-enrollment/ Travel Info: https://nwcevents.wufoo.com/forms/ncc-nsc- class-2019-travel-itinerary-form/ The email address for NSC is: imso(at)usnwc.edu. 6. Due to the prestige of this course, it is essential that the student report in the uniform of a Lieutenant or Lieutenant Commander for NSC. This may involve frocking by the respective service. 7. To achieve a high-quality experience at NSC, students must communicate in English. An English Comprehension Level (ECL) examination score of 80 is the minimum for the student to appropriately integrate with peers, both professionally and socially in this demanding professional and academic environment. The ECL requirement may not be waived. 8. The course is intended for naval officers, but since the Naval War College (NWC) is a joint college, waivers for ground and air force officers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Waivers for non-navy students must be justified by the appropriate Security Cooperation Office (SCO). 9. Naval War College diplomas are awarded to graduates of the Naval Staff College. A select group of qualifying NSC students will be offered the opportunity to complete a Master of Arts (MA) degree from NWC at no additional tuition cost. The competitive selection criteria is based upon on-site testing, academic qualifications and English fluency. For additional information, point of contact at NWC International programs is Mrs. Vicky Garrold at: vicky.garrold(at)usnwc.edu. Phone 401-841-2010. All international officers still receive some graduate level credits for courses completed at NWC which can be applied toward an MA degree at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island. Salve Regina charges tuition that must be borne by the student or their respective service. 10. Security clearance requirements are provided in Ref A. Student Invitational Travel Orders (ITO) must reflect U.S. equivalent of security clearance granted by their government (see blocks 11c(1) and 11c(2) of ITO). 11. Estimated price programming data are in the Military Articles and Services List (MASL) The MASL is P171010 for NSC. Please note that the course charges have been significantly reduced from previous years in hopes of easing financial burden on partner nations. Invitations are extended under Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or International Military Education And Training (IMET), as appropriate, to individual countries. Under FMS, transportation and living expenses will be the responsibility of student/country concerned. SCO shall ensure the method of funding has been coordinated with unified commands and NETSAFA before extending the invitation to the appropriate country representative. 12. Reporting Date: No earlier than 12 July 2018 and no later than 18 July 2018. Please note that personnel support services and base housing will not be availabe to students who arrive earlier than the report date noted on their orders, as students cannot be allowed on the base outside of these dates. Students should be instructed to arrive in Providence, Rhode Island (T.F. Green Airport/PVD), where a NWC Representative will meet them. This service will not be made available to any airport other than T.F. Green. To facilitate arrival logistics, please provide NWC with the student travel itinerary as soon as it becomes final. Point of contact at NWC International programs is Mrs. Vicky Garrold at: vicky.garrold(at)usnwc.edu. Phone 401-841-2010. 13. The cost of living in Newport is high. IMET students should plan to defray all living expenses beyond the IMET living allowance. Family government quarters will be made available on a first-come-first-served basis. Students are encouraged to bring dependents, however, the U.S Government will not provide funding for dependents. Students accompanied by dependents should have adequate funds to support the high cost of living in Newport, RI as well as dependent medical expenses. All dependents MUST have medical insurance to accompany. Medical costs in the U.S. are high. Students accompanied by dependents must show proof of suitable U.S. health care insurance for their dependents, to include pregnancy insurance, if applicable. This is required before family will be listed on the student's Invitational Travel Order (ITO). 14. Lodging: Unaccompanied officers may be accommodated at bachelor officer quarters on base or they may look for a residence in town. SCOs and students are strongly encouraged to look at the student information on the NWC website at www.usnwc.edu for the course calendar and other useful information. 15. Uniform: Students should arrive in Newport with appropriate winter service dress uniform (country equivalent to the U.S. Navy's service dress blue), dinner/mess dress uniform (typically a tuxedo style uniform), summer service uniform (country equivalent to the U.S. Navy's summer white) and service uniform (equivalent to the U.S. Navy's service khaki uniform. Utility/camouflage and/or flight suits are acceptable). Most classes are held in business casual attire referred to as dress shirt, dress slacks and dress shoes, no tie or jacket. Additionally, several NSC social events require a coat and tie (or female equivalent). 16. Request action addees extend invitations for course and advise whether countries accept/decline. If declining, request Embassy/SCO/DAO indicate reason (e.g., lack of funds, no qualified candidates, country not interested this year). Identify an invitee (name, rank, phone number, e-mail, and fax number) on each acceptance. E-mail responses should indicate e-mail is official country team response and must be addressed to imso(at)usnwc.edu; (vicky.garrold(at)usnwc.edu), OPNAV POC (jeffrey.roman(at)navy.mil) and appropriate NETSAFA country program manager. 17. For additional information about the NSC, or the IMSOC program, SCOs are encouraged to consult the web page at http://www.usnwc.edu then click on Academics & Programs/Programs Offered. The e-mail address is imso(at)usnwc.edu or contact by e-mail at vicky.garrold(at)usnwc.edu, or by calling commercial 401-841-2010. 18. Released by VADM A. L. Lewis, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy (N3/N5)// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//