ALCOAST 111/25 - MAR 2025 SOLICITATION FOR THE DOD CIVILIAN EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
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ALCOAST 111/25
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SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR THE DOD CIVILIAN EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 142150Z FEB 25/ALCOAST 068/25
1. The Office of Leadership (DCMS-DPR-5), is soliciting
applications for the Department of Defense Civilian Emerging
Leaders Program Cohort 23 (CY 2026). This opportunity is being
offered as part of the wider DHS Academic Programs Spring Open
Season for civilians and military members.
2. The Department of Defense Civilian Emerging Leaders Program
(DCELP) offers a dynamic learning environment for entry-level and
emerging Federal leaders. During the four seminars lasting one week
each, participants are immersed in a variety of experiential
activities that promote self-awareness, enhance oral and written
communication skills, share proven team building strategies, and
strengthen overall leadership capabilities. Tuition and course
materials are paid by the Department of Defense. Travel, lodging and
per diem will be paid by each participant's Unit.
    a. Eligibility: Civilians Only; GS-7 through GS-12.
    b. DHS Application Deadline: Completed nomination packages
are due to the CG POC listed in Paragraph 4 NLT COB 11 JUL 2025.
    c. Program Duration: Cohort 23 runs from June to August 2026 and
will include participants from all DoD occupational series and all
federal interagency partners (DHS, DOJ, DOS, etc.).
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https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/learning/civilianleaderdevelopment/
defensecivilianemerging

3. Applications may be found at:
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https://usdhs.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/dhsconnect/org/comp/
mgmt/dhshr/emp/Shared%20Documents/DCELP%20Application%20Package.pdf

4. Per REF (A), upon acceptance into this program, please route all
TDY travel in accordance with the requirements set forth in
ALCOAST 068/25.
5. POC. Please send all questions, DHS applications and application
confirmation emails to:
SMB-COMDT-CG128-DHSAcademicProgramsAdministration@uscg.mil
6. Mr. Gary C. Rasicot, Deputy for Personnel Readiness
(CG-DCMS-DPR), sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.