ALCOAST 180/19 - MAY 2019 U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE EXECUTIVE FELLOW SOLICITATION

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ALCOAST 180/19
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SUBJ:  U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE EXECUTIVE FELLOW SOLICITATION
A. COMCOGARD FORCECOM NORFOLK VA R 081002 APR 19/ALCOAST 114/19
1. This ALCOAST solicits applicants for a one year Federal Executive Fellowship at the U.S.
Naval Institute.
2. Overview. Located at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Naval Institute (USNI),
a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization has provided an open forum for honest debate,
informed discussion, and professional development for members of the Naval Services. The vision
and mission of the USNI is to give a voice to those who seek the finest Navy, Marine Corps, and
Coast Guard by providing an independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and
write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other
issues critical to global security. USNI is noted for its flagship magazine, "Proceedings," and
variety of historical and professional books.
   a. The officer selected for the Naval Institute Fellowship will conduct and publish research
on priority Coast Guard and homeland defense issues, and serve as a conduit between the Coast
Guard and the Institute. The USNI fellow will advise the Institute on the Coast Guard’s position
on issues and provide feedback on perspectives the Institute receives from the open forum.
   b. In addition to developing awareness and expertise for future operational and staff
assignments, the fellow will be accorded Naval Institute senior staff status, which entails
frequent interactions with the Board of Directors, professional editors, staff, and USNI authors.
3. Eligibility. This program is open to all operational specialties. In addition to the
application guidelines set forth in REF (A), applicants:
   a. Must be currently serving in the grade of O-4 or currently serving in the grade of O-5;
   b. Should have an established operational career path;
   c. Should apply from an operational assignment, or one that otherwise allows enough time to
complete the fellowship and potential follow on staff assignment in enough time to meet operational
currency requirements.
4. Follow on Tours. The USNI Coast Guard Fellow will be considered for a follow-on assignment in
positions that involve execution of the Defense Readiness mission, including assignments related
to the OAR-12 career path: Headquarters Office of Counterterrorism and Defense Operations Policy
(CG-ODO), various liaison and staff positions in the Pentagon, liaison assignments with other
Agencies, Services, and Combatant Commands. Tour lengths range from two to four years.
5. For additional information, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact LCDR Michael Bell
at: Michael.S.Bell@uscg.mil or (202) 372-2049.
6. RDML Anthony J. Vogt, Assistant Commandant for Response Policy, sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.