ENLISTED SELECTIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025 ADVANCED VISUAL INFORMATION TRAINING PROGRAM AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

MARADMINS : 186/24

R 191440Z APR 24
MARADMIN 186/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/ENLISTED SELECTIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025 ADVANCED VISUAL INFORMATION TRAINING PROGRAM AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY//
REF/A/DOC/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC/181600ZAPR23//
AMPN/REF A IS THE MARADMIN SOLICITING COMMSTRAT NOMINEES AND TRAINING PROGRAM INFORMATION.//
POC1/SPRADLIN/WE/CWO4/TRAINING PILLAR HEAD/CD/TEL: (703) 614-1494/EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC2/GIBSON/AM/MGYSGT/45XX MOS SPECIALIST AND SENIOR ENLISTED ADVISOR/CD/TEL: (703) 693-4712/EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. To announce screening panel results of the Academic Year 2024-2025 undergraduate Advanced Visual Information training program at Syracuse University for the Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) Occupational Field (OccFld). A panel comprised of senior leaders at Communication Directorate (CD) met 18 Mar 2024 to review command-endorsed nominations and nominee portfolios in order to select the most qualified Marines for this competitive program.
2. This training program convenes at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication, 215 University Place, Syracuse, NY. Nominee calling message and program details found in reference (a).
3. The Syracuse University Military Visual Journalism program selectees are as follows:
Rank LName Int PMOS MCC Program
SSgt Andrews DJ 4591 044 Motion Media
Sgt Pulliam RH 4571 1ET Motion Media
Sgt Guyette YA 4541 017 Photojournalism
Sgt King AM 4541 1G3 Photojournalism
Sgt Potter SA 4512 143 Graphics Design
Sgt Johnson JE 4512 J15 Graphics Design
Cpl Buck DL 4571 110 Motion Media
Cpl Fourmetgustavsen HE 4541 110 Photojournalism
4. All selectees must contact the MARADMIN POCs no later than 24 April 2024 to accept selection and receive further guidance.
5. Selectees who accept assignment to Syracuse University will incur two years of obligated service upon graduation. Marines must gain additional obligated service in order to report with a minimum of 24 months remaining on contract upon graduation (on or around 20 May 2025). Each Marine requires a page 11 entry prior to the execution of the orders to document acceptance of the obligated service commitment.
6. Marines will be administratively assigned to Echo Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Syracuse, NY. Permanent change of station (PCS) orders will be coordinated via separate correspondence by Enlisted Assignments Branch (MMEA) and the 45XX MOS Specialist. MOS Specialist will assist in the submission of any applicable time-on-station waivers. This is an accompanied PCS.
7. Per the FY23 MOS Manual, MGD graduates will earn the 4513 Advanced Visual Information - Graphics Marine (AVI-G) AMOS, MPJ graduates will earn the 4543 Advance Visual Information - Photography Marine (AVI-P) AMOS and MMM graduates will earn the 4573 Advanced Visual Information - Videography Marine (AVI-V) AMOS.
8. Upon graduation, assignment to payback tour in Necessary MOS billets (NMOS 4513, 4543 and 4573) is expected; commanders are highly encouraged to ensure 24-month payback in NMOS is achieved.
9. Selectees should expect to report on or about 15 Jul 2024 in time for orientation. The course begins on 7 Aug 2024 with a May 2025 graduation date. Ms. Nancy Austin of Syracuse University is the program's student liaison and may be reached at [email protected] and phone (315) 443-4082 or (315) 857-3084. The Marines will rate a non-observed academic fitness report based upon their Syracuse grade point average.
10. Find additional program information at https:(slash)(slash)newhousemilitary.syr.edu.
11. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Gregg P. Olson, Director, Marine Corps Staff.//