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Being selected for the In-Service Procurement Program (IPP) was a tremendous honor, and to this day I don’t take the opportunity for granted. I had an extremely supportive network of leaders, friends, and family throughout the entire process, to all of whom I am extremely grateful. The first semester of law school has been a whirlwind, but it’s been a really amazing experience so far, and I’m looking forward for what's to come. Looking back on when I enlisted in 2017, I really had no idea what I wanted out of the Navy, let alone how much it had to offer me. I’ve always wanted to practice law, but attending college, much less law school, always seemed like a bit of a pipe dream. As I began pursuing my degree in my second year, I started to really gravitate towards the idea of the IPP program. From there, every undergrad class I took and everything I did in the Navy was really geared toward building my IPP package and making myself a competitive candidate.

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 281414Z NOV 23 MID120000660384U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 286/23 MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N2N6/NOV// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CYBER SCHOLARSHIP RETENTION PROGRAM SOLICITATION// REF/A/INST/OPNAV/17 JAN 20// AMPN/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1520.23C CH-3, GRADUATE EDUCATION// POC/DAWN COTTERELL/CIV/OPNAV N2N6D/EMAIL: DAWN.D.COTTERELL.CIV(AT)US.NAVY.MIL/TEL: 703-695-1858// POC/MICHAEL SAUNDERS/CIV/OPNAV N2N6D/ EMAIL: MICHAEL.J.SAUNDERS1.CIV(AT)US.NAVY.MIL/TEL: 703-693-4160// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Scholarship Retention Program (CySP) for Academic Year 2024-2025 nomination requirements and provides details for the Navy application process. The DoD CySP provides professional development opportunities to current employees who support DoD critical cyber functions in exchange for continued service within the Department. 2. The Navy encourages personnel to take advantage of the degree completion opportunities provided through the DoD CySP. During a time of limited training resources, this program provides a viable means to fund advanced education for personnel who are either in a cybersecurity related position or are preparing for an assignment requiring advanced knowledge in the broad disciplines defined in paragraph 4. 3. Navy Eligibility Requirements. Permanent DoD civilian employees may apply for the masters program, doctoral degree program, or associates degree program (nonresident, part-time, or Distance Learning (DL) programs available) (see limitations paragraph 4). Active Duty and Full Time Support (FTS) military officers are eligible for either the bachelors, masters or doctoral programs (nonresident, part-time, or DL programs only). Nominated personnel should be high performing employees who have demonstrated the potential for increased responsibilities. Nominations should fulfill specific personnel development requirements for both the individual nominee and the nominating organization. 4. Academic Disciplines. For participation in the CySP, qualified employees must pursue degrees in academic disciplines that have a concentration in cybersecurity. Such disciplines include, but are not limited to: biometrics, computer crime investigations, computer engineering, computer programming, computer science, computer systems analysis, cyber operations, cybersecurity, cybersecurity policy, database administration, data management, data science, digital and multimedia forensics, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, information security (assurance), information systems, information technology (IT) acquisition, IT program and project management, network management and operations, software engineering, systems engineering, and other similar disciplines as approved by the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO). 5. Participating Institutions. The below is a brief description of the available programs but more information can be accessed via the Navy Cyberspace Workforce at https://flankspeed.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/USFF-NAVIFOR/N6/N61/CSWF and DoD CySP Application Tool https://www.dodemergingtech.com/cyber-scholarship-program-cysp/ (Common Access Card e-mail certificate login required). a. Graduate and Bachelor Programs: (1) DoD institutions offering full-time academic programs leading to a masters or doctoral degree are the Air Force Institute of Technology Open to DoD civilians and military only. (2) Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC) Partner Program: Utilizing pre-established National Security Agency agreements, graduates of the JCAC program may transfer credits into an approved undergraduate or graduate programs. Open to Active-Duty officers and enlisted only. (3) Other Programs offering Cyber Leadership Development Programs and Chief Information Officer Leadership Development Program from National Defense University and Partner University Programs Leadership Development Programs (Partner Programs) (Full-time/in-residence) b. Community College Program: Community colleges designated as Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education have been invited to participate in an associate degree program which offers full or part-time attendance options. Individuals wishing to participate in the CySP Community College Program should review the potential list of institutions, which can be found at https://www.dodemergingtech.com/cyber-scholarship-program-cysp/. Not all schools listed will ultimately elect to participate in this program. Therefore, it is important that each applicant lists up to three schools. Open to DoD civilians (full-time, part-time, and DL options available) and military (full-time, part-time, in-residence and DL only). 6. Program Costs. The cost of tuition, required fees, and required books (any recommended books or materials are not covered) will be covered by the program. Civilian and military students will continue to receive their salaries from their parent commands throughout their course of study. Parent commands of civilian and military students are also responsible for all travel costs, Permanent Change of Station any Temporary Additional Duty costs, and any necessary position back-fill for individuals selected for the program. Prospective applicants should meet with their parent commands to discuss all potential program costs. This meeting should provide a full understanding of what is expected during their education experience and upon completion of their academic degree. 7. Obligations. Participants must maintain good standing in their degree programs and upon completion, continue in service as civilian employees or military members or repay the costs of the program. Pursuant to reference (a), military members shall serve on Active Duty in accordance with fulfilling designated service obligations of the Navy. DoD civilian employees shall sign a continued service agreement with their parent organization or component that complies with 10 U.S.C. 2200, prior to commencement of their education, to continue service within the DoD upon conclusion of their education, for a period equal to three times the length of the education period. If selected, students must sign a Student Code of Conduct Agreement, a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act waiver required for release of transcripts, and other additional agreement forms as required. Employees currently performing a period of obligated service will not be considered for the DoD CySP as the program does not allow for concurrent service obligations. 8. Nomination Package Requirements. The candidate nomination information is available at https://www.dodemergingtech.com/cyber-scholarship-program-cysp/. Applicants can apply using the DoD CySP Retention Application from October 16, 2023, to February 1, 2024, at: https://www.dodemergingtech.com/cyber-scholarship-program-cysp/. Application procedure timeline: a. Component Nomination Review: March 2024. b. Review by the DOD CySP Program Office: April 2024. c. Notification of Status: May 1, 2024. d. Program Commencement: Academic Year 2024-2025. 9. Released by Ms. Jennifer Edgin, Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, OPNAV N2N6.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

RTTUZYUW RHOIAAA0040 3181909-UUUU--RHSSSUU. ZNR UUUUU R 141755Z OCT 23 MID600053514343U FM COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA TO NAVRESFOR INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC COMNAVRESFORCOM NORFOLK VA COMNAVAIRFOR SAN DIEGO CA COMNAVIFORES FORT WORTH TX COMNAVCRUITCOM MILLINGTON TN COMNAVPERSCOM MILLINGTON TN BT UNCLAS ALNAVRESFOR 0030/23 MSGID/GENADMIN/COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA// SUBJ/FY24 SELECTED RESERVE ENLISTED RECRUITING AND RETENTION INCENTIVES// RMKS/1. This ALNAVRESFOR announces incentives for Selected Reserve (SELRES) Enlisted Sailors. Incentives outlined in this program are effective immediately and can be found on the Navy Reserve Resources webpage at: https://www.navyreserve.navy.mil/Resources/OfficialRESFOR-Guidance/Notices/. This message supersedes previous SELRES Enlisted recruiting and retention incentive guidance. 2. To provide a Navy Reserve that delivers strategic depth and operational readiness in alignment with the National Defense Strategy (NDS) and changing geo-political spectrum, our Navy Reserve must attract and retain high caliber and quality Sailors. Successful recruiting and retention efforts require flexible tools to strengthen SELRES Enlisted communities with skills and qualifications needed to prevail against our adversaries. 3. Eligibility Determination and Bonus Application Procedures. A. Eligibility criteria for SELRES Enlisted incentives may be found on Navy Reserve Resources webpage at: https://www.navyreserve.navy.mil/Resources/Official-RESFOR-Guidance/Notices/. B. Navy Reserve Activity's (NRA) point of contact shall assist SELRES in completing the application for incentives. Guidance for completing the application is available at the link above. 4. Point of contact for application and policy questions: Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command Incentive Program Specialists at cnrfc_enlisted_i.fct(AT)navy.mil. 5. This ALNAVRESFOR will remain in effect until superseded or cancelled, whichever occurs first. 6. Released by VADM J. B. MUSTIN, Commander, Navy Reserve Force.// BT #0040 NNNN

RTTUZYUW RHOIAAA0045 3261744-UUUU--RHSSSUU. ZNR UUUUU R 222126Z NOV 23 MID120000644330U FM COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA TO NAVRESFOR NAVOSO INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC COMNAVRESFORCOM NORFOLK VA COMNAVAIRFORES SAN DIEGO CA COMNAVIFORES FORT WORTH TX COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA BT UNCLAS ALNAVRESFOR 033/23 // MSGID/GENADMIN/COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA/N7/ SUBJ FY24 GUIDANCE FOR RESERVE FORCE EXECUTION OF THE ENLISTED LEADER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM// REF/A/DOC/CNO/03OCT23/ REF/B/DOC/CNRF/21JUL23// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 237/23, UPDATES TO THE NAVY LEADER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. REF B IS COMNAVRESFORNOTE 1570, SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE FOR ASSESSMENT OF WARFIGHTING READINESS IN FITNESS REPORTS AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS ASSIGNED TO NAVY RESERVE READINESS UNITS// RMKS/1. In support CY25 (Junior Enlisted) and FY26 (Senior Enlisted) advancement eligibility deadlines identified in Ref A, this ALNAVRESFOR provides guidance on Reserve Force (RESFOR) execution of the Enlisted Leader Development (ELD) program, pre-requisites for course registration, and RESFOR N7 ADT-Schools funding. It also announces the shift from the Navy Leadership and Ethics Command (NLEC) SharePoint Online (SPO) Portal, to the Enterprise Navy Training Reservation System (eNTRS) for all Reserve Force ELD course advertisement and quota control functions. 2. The RESFOR ELD Program Manager generates monthly reports of completion metrics for ELD, Primary Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE), and Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA) advancement eligibility requirements. UMUIC and TRUIC leaders can identify training deficiencies by name, prioritize enrollment by Time in Rate (TIR) eligibility, and are encouraged to leverage these powerful tools during Planning Boards for Training (PB4T). A. Ref B outlines the requirement for Navy Reserve Readiness Units (NRRU) to document Warfighting Metrics, to include Professional Development such as ELD, PMK-EE, and SEA, on CO/OIC FITREPs and CSEL Evals. 3. ELD Courses of Instruction. ELD was designed to develop the character of ALL Enlisted Sailors Active and Reserve. The operational and administrative challenges of the Reserve Sailor mirror similar challenges of the Active Sailor, and both are entitled to outstanding leader development. A. The Command Navy Leader Development Facilitator (C-NLDF) certification course is held at the NLEC Schoolhouses in Dam Neck, VA and San Diego, CA. Both NLEC and RESFOR coordinate Mobile Training Teams (MTT), which are scheduled for areas that do not have enough facilitators. CPO-NLDF courses are conducted exclusively by NLEC MTT's, and coordinated by the RESFOR PM and REGION Coordinator. All C-NLDF and CPO-NLDF courses are viewable in CANTRAC and can be applied for in eNTRS. B. Course Length. ELD courses are formal courses of instruction and shall NOT be shortened, edited, or otherwise altered. Days of instruction shall not be broken up; course days shall run concurrently. It is highly encouraged to coordinate courses with regard to SELRES participation over weekends when practical (e.g. ALDC - Thursday through Sunday), and to locate classrooms away from the Navy Reserve Activity (NRA) during scheduled drill weekends to maintain Sailor focus on ELD course curriculum. C. Course Facilitators. Two qualified facilitators are required to conduct all ELD courses whether at NLEC or a local command. Like students, both facilitators are assigned TAD to the course, and shall not be otherwise tasked. Only personnel qualified as a Master Navy Leader Development Facilitator (M-NLDF) are authorized to qualify other personnel to facilitate ELD courses. D. Coalition Approach. Qualified C-NLDF/CPO-NLDF's and ELD leaders throughout the fleet are empowered to coordinate with neighboring commands to work together to pool resources such as facilitators, classrooms, students, and supplies. ELD Leaders is an MS Teams Group which hosts thousands of facilitators, local managers, and senior enlisted leaders, and provides private channels based on regional geography and Fleet concentration areas to coordinate coalition-based course logistics. E. Virtual Courses. NLEC Schoolhouses offer FLDC, ILDC, and ALDC virtual courses, which can be found in CANTRAC, and applied for via eNTRS. CPO-LDC, C-NLDF, and CPO-NLDF are not offered virtually. Virtual courses are intended for Sailors in austere locations who have no reasonable opportunity to attend an ELD course in-person. RESFOR C-NLDFs and CPO-NLDFs are not qualified to host courses virtually, and shall only host courses in person. 4. Migration to CeTARS/CANTRAC/eNTRS. RESFOR has successfully migrated to CeTARS/eNTRS/CANTRAC as the primary means to create and advertise ELD classes and manage quotas. A. RESFOR ELD managers, hosts, and facilitators should work with their REGION coordinator to migrate their courses, and drive all ELD efforts through the ELD Leaders MS Teams channel and eNTRS. ELD Courses built in eNTRS boost enrollment, increase graduation metrics, and alleviate hosts / facilitators of the burden of quota management. B. Prerequisites. Sailors shall complete their rank appropriate PMK-EE. Applicants without PMK-EE will be waitlisted to provide time for completion, and the quota request will be cancelled if PMK-EE is not complete 30 days prior to course convening. Chief Petty Officers (E7) must complete CPO-LDC prior to attending C-NLDF. SCPO/MCPOs who wish to qualify as CPO-NLDF (to facilitate CPO-LDC) must first qualify as C-NLDF. C. Students that attend ELD courses managed via the SPO Portal will take either their graduation certificate or class roster back to the commands training department to have their training logged in FLTMPS. 5. Funding Options. Sailors may use various funding options to support ELD course attendance. A. Active Duty. TAR and SELRES on Active Duty can use no-cost TDY, or Command travel funds as appropriate. B. Drilling SELRES. RESFOR N7-ADT Schools is the preferred funding source. Requirements shall be written for Drilling SELRES Sailors by the RESFOR ELD REGION coordinators. Command ADT, AT, ATPs, and IDTs may be used at the discretion of the Command. 6. Points of Contact A. RESFOR ELD Program Manager. OSCS Tom Walsh, CNRF Norfolk, VA at (757) 322-6626, or via e-mail at thomas.c.walsh.mil(at)us.navy.mil. B. NavyRESFORELD(at)us.navy.mil for questions and support C. ELD Leaders MS Teams, join using code pxuma00. 7. Released by CAPT Edmonds, Garett E Chief of Staff.// BT #0045 NNNN

Two ballistic missiles were fired from Houthi rebel-controlled Yemen toward a US warship in the Gulf of Aden, after the US Navy responded to a distress call from a commercial tanker that had been seized by armed individuals, the US military said Sunday. The tanker, identified as the Central Park, had been carrying a cargo of phosphoric acid when its crew called for help that “they were under attack from an unknown entity,” the US Central Command said in a statement.