FISCAL YEAR 2026 NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY CRYPTOLOGIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS

R 212006Z JAN 25
MARADMIN 027/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC DCI WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2026 NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY CRYPTOLOGIC
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS//
POC-DC I/ M G DUVALL/MSGT/2600 OCCUPATIONAL FIELD SPECIALIST, DC I/
703-614-3981/[email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to
solicit nominees for the National Security Agency (NSA) Cryptologic
Internship Programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. Nominations are due
to POC no later than 14 March 2025. Paragraph 9 details procedures
for submission.
2. Background. The NSA Cryptologic Internship Programs bring
national-level Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) expertise to Marine
Corps operating forces by providing in-depth training to active-duty
Occupational Field 26XX enlisted Marines via an intensive three-year
internship within the NSA enterprise. These programs are designed
to give participants in-depth knowledge and skills in cryptologic
analysis, intelligence production disciplines, and national/tactical
SIGINT operations. Marines who participate will increase their
knowledge in multiple SIGINT disciplines, enhance their
understanding of how SIGINT supports the intelligence community, and
gain essential Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) skills and
experience not normally gained in other career developmental
training venues.
3. Execution. The following cryptologic programs are available:
(read: Program/Qualifying MOS/Intended ranks/Program purpose).
3.a. Middle Enlisted Cryptologic Career Advancement Program (MECCAP)
/2621, 2631, 2641, 2629/Sgt-SSgt/ designed to provide cryptologic
specialists with individually tailored training based on the
respective service needs and individual backgrounds through the
completion of multiple diverse tours across a variety NSA operations
while also completing coursework from the National Cryptologic
University.
3.b. Military Signals Analysis Program (MSAP)/2621/Cpl-Sgt/designed
to develop advanced cryptologic signals analysts. Marines applying
for the MSAP program must complete CID N2312J1 (451/461) prior to
arrival or possess the equivalent intermediate signals analysis
experience.
3.c. Military Intern SIGINT Analyst Program (MINSAP)/2621, 2631,
2641/Cpl-Sgt/designed to develop highly skilled SIGINT analysts.
3.d. Military Operational Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Signals
Analyst Program (MOSAP)/2631/Cpl-Sgt/designed to develop highly
skilled operational ELINT analysts. Marines applying for the MOSAP
program must complete OPELINT course CID N23CWD1 prior to arrival or
possess the equivalent intermediate ELINT experience.
3.e. Military Language Analyst Program (MLAP)/2641/Cpl-Sgt/designed
to develop advanced cryptologic language analysts. Marines applying
for the MLAP program must have a minimum DLPT score of L2/R2 in
their assigned 27XX language.
4. Program selectees will report to Headquarters Company, MCSB
(MCC: J39), Fort George G. Meade, MD, for duty during the fourth Qtr
CY-25 with one exception: the selectees for MOSAP will report to
Company
A, MCSB (MCC: JB9), Buckley AFB, Aurora, CO during fourth Qtr CY-25.
5. Marines selected for these programs will incur a six year service
obligation (three years in the internship and a three year follow-on
assignment). The six-year service obligation is designed to allow at
least one follow-on tour to the operating forces upon completion of
the internship. If selected, nominees will be required to provide a
page 11 entry to the selection panel stating acknowledgement of the
appropriate obligated service requirement. Selectees must incur the
obligated service prior to detachment from their current command.
6. Applicants must have at least two years on station by 1 July 2025
for CONUS commands, and three years on station by 1 July 2025 for
OCONUS commands. Applicants may not have less than four years of
service or more than 14 years of service as of 1 July 2025.
7. Marines selected will have the opportunity to attend formal
schools and perform internships at organizations within the NSA
Enterprise. Upon graduation, Marines are considered subject matter
experts in their respective cryptologic skill program. All military
language analyst programs are designed to enhance crypto-linguistic
skills through advanced formal training and operational assignments.
8. Applications must include the following:
8.a. Name, Rank, DOD ID, MOS(s)
8.b. Date of birth
8.c. Armed Forces Active Duty Base Date
8.d. Time in Grade
8.e. PFT and CFT results and dates taken
8.f. Command e-mail address
8.g. Program(s) applying for (in priority order)
8.h. Educational background:
8.h.1. PME:
8.h.1.a. Nonresident - include name of course/year completed
8.h.1.b. Resident - include name of course/year completed
8.h.2. Military/Governmental:
8.h.2.a. General military training - include name of course/GPA/year
completed
8.h.2.b. Cryptologic training - same info as above
8.h.3. Civilian:
8.h.3.a. High school - include: school name, place, GPA
8.h.3.b. Undergraduate classes or degree - include: institution
attended/course name/course id/grade/credits earned/degree earned
8.h.3.c. Graduate classes or degree (same info as above)
8.i. DLPT score and date taken
8.j. Cryptologic duties: chronologically listed - including two to
three lines describing primary cryptologic duties - unclassified
information only.
8.k. Favorable material: include personal awards and up to 3
letters of recommendation
8.l. Page 11 entries with obligated service requirement statement
9. Nomination packages must be generated in Naval letter format with
O-5 level command endorsement. Nomination packages may be submitted
electronically (preferred) or by hard copy. Electronic packages
must be submitted by the unit's final endorsing authority as an
ADOBE Acrobat (.pdf) file to the HQMC/IIS POC
([email protected]). Hard copy packages must be submitted
to HQMC Intelligence Division. Packages must be received no later
than 28 February 2025. Mailing address as follows:
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
INTELLIGENCE DIVISION (RM1A262B)
3000 MARINE CORPS PENTAGON
(ATTN: MSGT DUVALL)
WASHINGTON, DC 20350-3000
10. A sample nomination package is located at the following link
https:(slash)(slash)inteldocs.intelink.gov/folders/list/c9eddfb2-005
d-430e-afcf-d150bb865a82
11. All applicants must notify the 2600 Enlisted Assignments Monitor
(MSgt Benjamin Britten) and the 2600 Occupational Field Specialist
(MSgt Matthew Duvall) prior to submitting their nomination packages
to this headquarters.
12. Upon receipt of a nomination package, an e-mail will be sent to
the originating command by HQMC/IIS acknowledging receipt and
providing status of the nomination package.
13. Commands requesting an extension to the application deadline due
to operational commitments must do so prior to 21 February 2025.
14. Program selectees will be notified by MARADMIN.
15. Direct all questions to MARADMIN POCs.//
16. Release authorized by Lieutenant General M. G. Carter, Deputy
Commandant for Information, U.S. Marine Corps.//