ALCOAST 368/24 - SEP 2024 SOLICITATION FOR THE CHDS EXECUTIVE LEADERS PROGRAM

R 241518Z SEP 24   MID120001409624U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 368/24
SSIC 1500
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR THE CHDS EXECUTIVE LEADERS PROGRAM
1. The Office of Leadership, COMDT (DCMS-DPR-5), is soliciting
applications for the Center for Homeland Defense and Security
(CHDS) Executive Leaders Program.
    a. This opportunity is part of the wider DHS Academic Programs
Fall Open Season for civilians and military members.
    b. The DHS Academic Programs cultivate creative homeland
security strategic analysis and decision-making skills through
high-quality, fully-accredited academic programs. Additionally, many
of the programs offer DHS employees the opportunity to earn a
fully-funded degree; or to attend a professional development program
that offers graduate credits toward a degree.
    c. Please pay close attention to the application procedures in
paragraph 3, as the process is different for civilian and
military personnel.
2. The Program.
    a. The Executive Leaders Program (ELP) provides a unique,
educational opportunity for senior-level homeland security and
public safety leaders at the forefront of the nation's homeland
security mission. The curriculum includes strategy and policy
discussions, collaboration, and networking with leaders from
agencies at the local, state, and federal levels as well as the
private sector. Participants gain an understanding and appreciation
of multiple agencies' missions and how to think more inclusively and
globally about homeland security. The program consists of four
one-week, in-residence sessions conducted at the Naval Postgraduate
School in Monterey, CA. This program is fully funded by a
FEMA grant.
    b. Eligibility:
        (1) Civilian: GS-14, GS-15 and SES or equivalent Federal
employees who have been with DHS for at least one year are eligible.
        (2) Officer: Active duty officers O5 and above with a command
endorsement are eligible to apply.
        (3) Enlisted: Active duty enlisted E7-E9 with a command
endorsement are eligible to apply.
        (4) Any individual who has completed a degree under a DHS
Academic Program within the last three years is not eligible
to apply.
    c. Program Duration: Twelve months
    d. Resident Session Dates: Four residential sessions listed at:
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https://www.chds.us/c/academic-programs/elp

    e. Once accepted, students will work directly with CHDS on any
conflicts or issues that may arise during their cohort.
3. Application Procedures:
    a. Civilian: A DHS nomination and CHDS application are
both required. Applicants are encouraged to complete both
applications at the same time.
        (1) DHS nomination packages are located on the DHS Academic
Programs website and are due to the CG POC (listed below in
paragraph 4 below) NLT 08 NOV 2024:
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https://usdhs.sharepoint.com/sites/dhsconnect/org/comp/mgmt/
dhshr/emp/Pages/Academic-CHDS.aspx

        (2) CHDS applications are located on the CHDS Emergence
Program website and are submitted via the website NLT 01 DEC 2024:
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https://www.chds.us/c/academic-programs/elp/apply-to-the-elp

    b. Military: A single application to CHDS is required.
        (1) Applications are located on the CHDS Emergence Program
website and are submitted via the website NLT 01 DEC 2024:
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https://www.chds.us/c/academic-programs/elp/apply-to-the-elp

        (2) Instructions on how to submit your Command endorsement
are addressed in the application.
        (3) Once you submit your application, please send an email to
the CG POC (listed in paragraph 4 below) for tracking purposes.
Include only your name, program name, and dates for which
you applied.
4. POC. Please send all questions, DHS applications and application
confirmation emails to:
SMB-COMDT-CG-DHSAcademicProgramsAdministration@uscg.mil.
5. Dr. Donna M. Navarro, Executive Director for Personnel and
Readiness, and Senior Advisor to the Commandant for Diversity and
Inclusion (CG-DCMS-DPR-XD), sends.
6. Internet release is authorized.