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.//