Enlisted Selections for Academic Year 2023-2024 Advanced Visual Information Training Program at Syracuse University

1.  Purpose.  To announce screening panel results of the Academic Year 2023-2024 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 7 Mar 2023 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    Rivas     KG     4591    137     Military Graphics Design
Sgt     Skiver    AJ     4541    A88     Military Photojournalism
Sgt     King      PD     4541    130     Military Photojournalism
Sgt     Jenkins   SR     4541    15A     Military Photojournalism
Sgt     Chagnon   DR     4571    122     Military Motion Media
Sgt     Custer    BA     4571    1ES     Military Motion Media
Sgt     Guerra    L      4571    124     Military Motion Media
Cpl     Stanfield JG     4571    1FZ     Military Graphics Design
4.  All selectees must contact the MARADMIN POCs NLT 25 April 2023 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 2024). 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 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.  
9.  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.  
10.  Selectees should expect to report on or about 15 Jul 2023 in time for orientation. The course begins on 7 Aug 2023 with a May 2024 graduation date. Ms. Nancy Austin of Syracuse University is the program's student liaison and may be reached at njaustin@syr.edu and phone (315) 443-4082 or (315) 857-3084. The Marines will rate a non-observed academic fitness report based upon their Syracuse GPA.
11.  Find additional program information at https:(slash)(slash)newhousemilitary.syr.edu.
12.  Release authorized by SES Mrs. April Langwell, Director of Communication, Headquarters Marine Corps Communication Directorate.