MARADMIN 368/25
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 NAVY SENIOR ENLISTED ACADEMY COURSE DATES
R 071732Z AUG 25 MARADMIN 368/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CG EDCOM PRES MCU QUANTICO VA// SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 NAVY SENIOR ENLISTED ACADEMY COURSE DATES// REF/A/MSGID: DOC/MCO P1553.4B/YMD: 080126/ NARR/REF A IS PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION.// POC/V.R. HEINBERGER/MGYSGT/DEPUTY DIRECTOR, MARINE CORPS SENIOR ENLISTED ACADEMY/MCU/TEL: (703) 432-5529/ EMAIL: [email protected] and [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/ 1. Situation. Joint-service professional development opportunities for enlisted Marines are limited. However, Marine Corps University, with assistance from the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, has established a long-term relationship with the United States Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (USNSEA) resulting in a controlled number of seats for the United States Marine Corps. This academy is located at Naval Station (NS) Newport, Rhode Island. The USNSEA conducts an intense six-week blended course with a curriculum focused on the areas of management, leadership, communication, organizational behavior, national and international strategic studies, and physical fitness. 2. Mission. The following nine iterations of USNSEA have a three-week Distance Learning (DL) phase followed by a three-week resident phase. The DL phase must be completed in order to proceed to the resident phase. 3. Execution. The Deputy Director, Marine Corps Senior Enlisted Academy (MCSEA) will manage the quotas and coordinate the attendance of qualified Marines to the USNSEA. The course dates for Fiscal Year 2026 are as follows: Course Class # Distance Learning Phase Resident Phase 2026010 289 06 Oct 25 - 24 Oct 25 03 Nov 25 - 21 Nov 25 2026020 290 03 Nov 25 - 21 Nov 25 01 Dec 25 - 19 Dec 25 2026030 291 01 Dec 25 - 19 Dec 25 12 Jan 26 - 30 Jan 26 2026040 292 12 Jan 26 - 30 Jan 26 09 Feb 26 - 27 Feb 26 2026050 293 09 Feb 26 - 27 Feb 26 09 Mar 26 - 27 Mar 26 2026060 295 06 Apr 26 - 24 Apr 26 04 May 26 - 21 May 26 2026070 296 04 May 26 - 22 May 26 01 Jun 26 - 18 Jun 26 2026080 297 01 Jun 26 - 18 Jun 26 13 Jul 26 - 31 Jul 26 2026090 298 13 Jul 26 - 31 Jul 26 10 Aug 26 - 27 Aug 26 3.A. Due to limited allocations, each Marine Corps Force (MARFOR) G-3 may submit nominations as they are approved by commands. The Marine Corps has five allocations per class. MARFOR G-3 will submit packages to MCSEA on a first come, first served basis, provided they meet the standard for approval. Do not contact USNSEA staff to obtain a school seat. Allocations are strictly coordinated between MCSEA and USNSEA only. 3.A.1 Each MARFOR will have one allocation per class. MARFOR Allocations MARFORCOM 1 MARFORPAC 1 MARFORRES 1 TECOM 1 MCICOM 1 3.A.2. If a Marine is outside one of the above commands, send the nomination via email addressed to the Deputy Director of MCSEA for consideration at [email protected]. 3.B. This course is not TECOM funded. The student’s parent command is responsible for funding this course. 3.C. The MARFOR shall nominate Marines in the rank of Master Sergeant or First Sergeant to attend the course. 3.D. Course Prerequisites. 3.D.1. Nominees must have completed the Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II (57X). Nominated First Sergeants must be PME complete for grade, and must be reflected in Marine's record. Nominees with an approved or pending retirement date are not eligible to apply. It is the MARFOR's responsibility to ensure the nominees meet all prerequisites. 4. Administration and Logistics 4.A. A Marine must contact their MARFOR representative to submit a nomination for the course. Any nominations that do not come directly from your MARFOR will not be considered. 4.A.1. To submit a nomination to MARFORCOM email Tim Pierson at [email protected] or call at (757) 836-9023. 4.A.2. To submit a nomination to MARFORPAC email Jesse LeonGuerrero at [email protected] or call at (808) 477-8787. 4.A.3. To submit a nomination for MARFORRES email MARFORRES G-3 at mfr_g-3/[email protected] or call at (504) 697-7372 4.A.4. To submit a nomination for TECOM email SSgt Daniel Lectora at [email protected] or call at (703) 784-3727. 4.A.5. To submit a nomination for MCICOM email Kenneth Conover at [email protected] or call at (571) 256-7148. 4.B. The following information must be submitted for consideration of attendance at the USNSEA: 4.B.1. Course number. 4.B.2. Last name, first name, middle initial, Electronic Data Interchange Personal Identifier, and Military Occupational Specialty. 4.B.3. Grade and date of rank. 4.B.4. MCTFS confirmation of the prerequisites listed in paragraph 4.B.5. Submit a professional resume. Resume format can be found at chrome-extension: //efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/ht tps://www.trngcmd.marines.mil/Portals/207/Docs/SOI-E/CIS/Resources/ USMC%20Professional%20Resume%20Template%20(003).pdf 4.B.6. The Basic Training Record will be submitted to provide additional information. 4.C. MARFOR G-3s will submit nominees directly to the Director, MCSEA: [email protected], ATTN: Director. 4.D. Director, MCSEA will coordinate student registration with USNSEA. 4.E. Lodging. All attendees are required to lodge at the USNSEA Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ), NS Newport, RI. 4.F. Messing. All attendees are authorized Proportional Meal Rate (PMR) and incidental expenses. 4.G. Orders. Parent commands are responsible for proper orders preparation. Indicate orders are reporting orders, government quarters are available, and government messing is not available. 4.H. Reporting. All approved students will check-in on the respective report date (resident course portion only) to the USNSEA BEQ, Building 1312, NS Newport, RI. Attendees will receive further reporting guidance upon checking into the BEQ. 4.I. Uniform requirements, will be provided via separate correspondence by the USNSEA. 4.J. During the course, students will be required to complete extensive reading and writing assignments, self-study, and public speaking. There will be a short gap between the distance and resident phase. USNSEA staff will provide validation of completion of the DL phase to this office before the individual Marine is provided orders for the resident block. 5. Command and Signal. Additional information is available on the USNSEA website at https:(slash)(slash)www.netc.navy.mil/SEA/ or Master Gunnery Sergeant Vincent R. Heinberger, Marine Corps Senior Enlisted Academy, at [email protected], ATTN: Deputy Director. 6. Release authorized by Brigadier General M. W. Tracy, President, Marine Corps University.//