ALCGRSV 007/22 - AY23 RESERVE STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED EDUCATION SOLICITATION

04 MAR 2022

ALCGRSV 007/22
SUBJ: AY23 RESERVE STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED EDUCATION SOLICITATION
1. This message solicits for the National Intelligence
University (NIU) Fall 2023 Reserve Monthly Executive Format
Masters of Science in Strategic Intelligence (MSSI) program.
2. The Reserve Monthly Executive Format Strategic Intelligence program is a two
year program that educates students on the components of the
Intelligence Community (IC), the environmental functions, and the threats
facing the United States. This course of study also evaluates the National
Security Strategy and the IC's role in supporting that strategy. Students
must conduct original research, display critical and creative
thinking, and present their ideas through effective oral and written exercises, including
a graduate thesis. They must demonstrate independent learning and skill in research and
reasoning, information retrieval, source evaluation, and formulating conclusions
despite informational ambiguities.
3. Students attend Saturday and Sunday classes from 0730 to 1600
one weekend per month, with a two week intensive in-residence
period each summer. The program is scheduled to begin in August 2023.
Applicants should carefully review NIU admission and eligibility
requirements at: www.ni-u.edu. Competitive applicants should have a minimum
cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The GRE is not required, but
is recommended and emphasis will be placed on analytical writing and verbal reasoning.
The NIU application requires applicants to submit an academic writing sample that is
8-20 pages in length, scholarly in nature, and demonstrates research acumen.
Coast Guard panel selection does not guarantee NIU admission; all selected students
must apply for and receive acceptance to NIU to pursue the program.
Students are provided 2 years to complete NIU course requirements and one additional
year may be granted to complete thesis requirements on a case-by-case basis
with prior written USCG Senior Service Advisor approval. Follow-on intelligence tours are typically
required as a return on investment.
4. The program is limited to reserve officers O-3 to O-4 and reserve
Intelligence Specialists E-6 and above. Selectees shall not be considered
for long-term ADOS opportunities while enrolled. Selectees are required
to give up their current SELRES billet and will be placed in a temporary
SELRES billet to attend NIU in a pay status. IDT travel costs are the member's responsibility.
Candidates with previous CG intelligence tours are preferred; candidates without a prior intelligence
tour should note their past involvement with intelligence and why they are interested in the
intelligence specialty in their application comments.
5. TS/SCI clearance is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens
and remain eligible for a Top Secret Clearance with access to SCI.
6. Application process:
a. Applications must be completed within the “My Panel
Submissions” module in Direct Access (DA). Do not use “PCS E-Resumes” to
apply. Applications must address your reasons for applying to the MSSI
program. Applicants should refer to the guidance available on CG PSC-RPM
webpage at: http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/RPM-1/Boards_and_Panels/
for detailed instructions on submitting applications via "My Panel Submissions".
b. Command endorsement: A positive command endorsement is required
for this program and shall contain a written opinion of the applicant's
interest, ability, and potential service value as related to the
curriculum. Only endorsements from the command (CO/XO) or of CO of MILPERS are authorized.
Applicants that do not receive a positive endorsement are not eligible to compete.
7. Deadlines:
a. 8 April 2022: Deadline for required documents and e-Resumes to
arrive at CG PSC-RPM. E-Resume submissions after the application deadline
will not be accepted.
b. 2 May 2022: MSSI Selection Panel will convene at CG PSC.
8. All applicants are encouraged to review their official records prior to the
panel convening date. To find out more about obtaining a copy of your EI-PDR,
please visit the CG PSC-PSD-MR website: http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Human-Resources-CG-1/Personnel-Service-Center-PSC/BOPS/PSC-BOPS-C/PSC-BOPS-C-MR/.
9. Applicants shall ensure their member information is correct in DA.
10. MSSI Selection Panel POC: LT Marvi M. Rivera at (202)795-6507 or by email at Marvi.M.Rivera@uscg.mil.
11. CAPT Michael W. Batchelder, Chief CG PSC-RPM, sends.
12. Internet release is authorized.