UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 191509Z NOV 20 MID600050002371U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 305/20 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC //N7// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC //N7// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N71/NOV// SUBJ/ACADEMIC YEAR 2021 EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE SCHOOL MARINE AIR GROUND TASK FORCE OPERATIONS AFLOAT COURSE// RMKS/1. This is a call for applications for the January 2021 cohort of the Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS) Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Operations Afloat course. EWS MAGTF Afloat course is scheduled for 11 January - 19 March 2021. Application deadline is 15 December 2020. 2. EWS MAGTF Operations Afloat is a 10-week long course, taught in residence by instructors, utilizing seminar and practical exercises, while integrating students from the Joint Forces and international communities. a. The course is comprised of four sub-courses: Maritime Expeditionary Environment, Planning and Embarkation, Rehearsal and Movement, and Action. Students will be divided into ARG/MEU teams in which Naval personnel will serve as the ARG codes N-2, N-3, etc. b. Officers learn sea-based operations through the lens of the Single Naval Battle and Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit (ARG/MEU) integration using Maneuver Warfare Philosophy and Amphibious Operations doctrine, techniques, and procedures. 3. There are 16 Navy officer quotas available to attend in person at Geiger Hall, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico for the duration of the MAGTF Operations Afloat course and capstone exercise ANGKOR CROSS. A certificate of completion will be issued. 4. Application a. Eligibility. The course is open to active component officers in the paygrades O-2 to O-3. While all officers are encouraged to apply, EWS specifically desires unrestricted line officers whose previous operational experience will enhance the exercise by exposing participants to the warfighting disciplines they are likely to integrate with and use. (1) Officers desiring to be screened must submit an application containing the following documents to the EWS Registrar: (a) Commanding Officers letter of recommendation. (b) Member Biography (2) The preferred method for submitting an application is via encrypted e-mail with scanned copies of signed documents attached. b. TAD Travel. (1) Marine Corps University (MCU) will fund travel, lodging, and per diem. Coordination will be made with EWS S-1/MCU G-1 via POCs listed in section 5a. Local travel will not be funded. (2) Berthing. Authorized Government lodging facility is Liversedge Hall (703) 784-3149, located in Mariine Coprs Base Quantico. Attendees must contact Liversedge Hall to inquire about lodging prior to making reservations elsewhere. If Liversedge cannot accommodate your reservation, you must obtain a Certificate of Non-Availability (CNA) (from Liversedge Hall) prior to making other lodging arrangements. If a CNA is issued, attendees are directed to book commercial lodging through Defense Travel System (DTS). (3) Transportation. When arranging air transportation, attendees must choose the most cost effective General Services Administration City Pair Fare. Travel shall be completed to check in no later than 0900 on 11 January 2020 with EWS S-1 at Geiger Hall. Return travel will be no earlier than 19 March 2021. Rental cars are not authorized unless mission required or the most cost efficient means of transportation. Documented approval by the TAD authorizing official is required. 5. Officers interested in the EWS course may visit the Marine Corps University web pages at https://www.usmcu.edu/EWS/. a. Points of Contact: (1) Travel and funding: Maj Rachael Pitts (MCU G-1), 703-432-4632 or Capt Matthew Bryan (EWS S-1), 703-784-2592. (2) Course related questions: LT Stephen Mossman (EWS Naval Officer), 703-432-1321, stephen.mossman@usmcu.edu (3) Registrar: LtCol Michael Jones, Deputy Director Expeditionary Warfare School, 703-784-1843, michael.jones@usmcu.edu 6. Released by RADM J. S. Bynum, Acting Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Development (N7)// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//