MARADMIN 534/26
FY27 SOLICITATION OF QUALIFIED MARINES FOR THE JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND CYBER PROTECTION TEAM
R 271933Z OCT 26 MARADMIN 534/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC DCI WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/FY27 SOLICITATION OF QUALIFIED MARINES FOR THE JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND CYBER PROTECTION TEAM// REF/A/MCO 1300.8 CH-1// NARR/REF A IS MCO 1300.8 CH-1, MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY.// POC1/MSGT ROJAS, ASHLIE/USMC/TEL: 240-373-2675/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC2: MGYSGT SAUCEDA-VARGAS, ALEX/USMC/TEL: 443-654-1375/EMAIL: [email protected] POC3: MSGT WOODCOCK, ROBERT/17XX MONITOR// POC4: MSGT SINGLETON, JASON/02XX MONITOR// POC5: GYSGT ARRIAGA, ANTHONY/02XX MONITOR SGT AND BELOW// GENTEXT/RMKS/ 1. Situation. To solicit qualified enlisted Marines to screen for assignment to Cyber Protection Team Six (CPT 6). All Marines assigned to CPT 6 must meet specific and stringent criteria in support of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) requirements. 2. Mission. CPT 6 delivers global, Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) for JSOC and supports Special Operations Forces (SOF) across the enterprise. The CPT provides innovative, leading-edge cyber concepts, operational effects, and security solutions within the SOF information environment. Operating under United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) authorities, the team works in highly sensitive environments supporting strategic and tactical mission sets. 3. Execution. 3.a. General Eligibility Guidelines. 3.a.1. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and Rank Requirements: 3.a.1.a. 0231 Intelligence Specialist. Rank requirement: Sergeant and Staff Sergeant. 3.a.1.b. 1721 Cyberspace Warfare Operator. Rank requirement: Corporal with at least 2 years Time in Grade, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, and Gunnery Sergeant. 3.a.1.c. 1799 Cyberspace Warfare Chief. Rank Requirement: Master Sergeant. 3.a.2. Security Clearance. Must possess a current and adjudicated Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance. 3.a.3. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting DCO-Internal Defensive Measures, hunt operations, incident response, or SOF-aligned missions. 3.b. Moving and Orders Requirements: 3.b.1. Marines must be eligible to execute a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA) within 24 months following completion of the screening process. 3.b.2. Marines must be willing to accept 36 to 60 months orders to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and incur obligated service time if extension or reenlistment is required to meet Time on Station and/or End of Active Service requirements once screened and accepted for CPT 6. 3.b.3. Must be eligible for worldwide assignments and meet minimum requirements per ref (a). 3.c. Incentives. Selected Marines will gain exposure to advanced opportunities, which include: 3.c.1. Advanced industry training and certifications. 3.c.2. Access to USSOCOM resources and infrastructure. 3.c.3. Industry and academic partnerships. 3.c.4. Direct contribution to national-level operations and strategic mission outcomes. 4. Administration and Logistics. 4.a. Submission requirements. 4.a.1. All application packages must contain a Primary MOS Monitor Verification Letter. An email from your PMOS monitor concurring with your intent to apply for this assignment is sufficient. 4.a.2. Complete CPT 6 application form, consisting of the following: 4.a.2.a. Commander's evaluation form (completed by Office in Charge or Company Commander). 4.a.2.b. A Security Clearance Verification Letter from the applicant’s local Security Manager or Special Security Office indicating a TS/SCI clearance eligibility level and the date it was adjudicated. 4.a.2.c. Signed Statement of Understanding form. 4.a.2.d. Completed Authority for Release of Financial Information form to authorize a soft credit check to review credit history. 4.a.2.e. Last three Fitness Reports for E-5 and above; Junior Enlisted Performance Evaluation System markings for E-4 and below. 4.a.2.f. All Marines must attach a current Basic Individual Record and Basic Training Record. 4.a.3. Contact POC1 to receive templates and additional guidance for the screening package. 4.b. Screening and selection. 4.b.1. Marine Corps Cyber Warfare Group (MCCYWG) and JSOC will review all applications. 4.b.2. Qualified candidates will receive an invite to participate in a CPT 6 assessment and selection process. 4.b.2.a. Assessment and selection is four training days, which includes a technical interview, scenario-based evaluation, behavioral screening, and physical fitness test over the duration of four days. 4.b.2.b. Assessment and selection are fully funded by JSOC, utilizing cross-organizational funding for travel. 4.c. Assignment. Marines selected for the CPT will be issued PCS or PCA orders to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, for duty with JSOC. Operational requirements determine the billet and duration of the tour length. 5. Command and Signal. 5.a. Any Marine who meets the general eligibility guidelines but does not meet time on station requirements for screening, is encouraged to contact POC1 for additional information about this opportunity for screening in the future. 5.b. MCCYWG Operations (S-3) will track application statuses. 6. This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve. 7. Release authorized by Lieutenant General J. A. Matos III, Deputy Commandant for Information.//