Cancellation of Forthcoming Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy Classes

1.  This message announces the cancellation of the following Professional Military Education (PME) schools and courses that are offered through the College of Enlisted Military Education (CEME).
2.  The continuing spread of COVID-19 is an increasing force health protection threat in regions where Department of Defense personnel live and work.  The United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to assess the risk of COVID-19 and provide guidance for those residing in the U.S. and traveling abroad.  Per references F and G, Marine Corps University is cancelling select classes that are hosted by the CEME.  Determination for classes that are scheduled on or after 11 May 2020 will be made at a later date pending future guidance.  If additional classes are canceled, a follow-on MARADMIN will be published.
3.  Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academies (SNCOA) classes canceled:
3.A.  SNCOA Quantico
Sergeants School:
    Class      Report Date
    QS 6-20    6 Apr 20
    QS 7-20    22 Apr 20
    QS 8-20    18 May 20
Advanced School:
    Class      Report Date
    QA 3-20    14 Apr 20
3.B.  SNCOA Lejeune
Sergeants School:
    Class      Report Date
    LS 6-20    6 Apr 20
    LS 7-20    13 Apr 20
    LS 8-20    20 May 20
Career School:
    Class      Report Date
    QC 4-20    22 Apr 20
3.C.  SNCOA Twentynine Palms
Sergeants School:
    Class      Report Date
    TS 5-20    6 Apr 20
    TS 6-20    20 May 20
3.D.  SNCOA Pendleton
Sergeants School:
    Class      Report Date
    PS 6-20    6 Apr 20
    PS 7-20    22 Apr 20
    PS 8-20    20 May 20
    PS 9-20    8 Jun 20
Advanced School:
    Class      Report Date
    PA 3-20    14 Apr 20
3.E.  SNCOA Hawaii
Sergeants School:
    Class      Report Date
    HS 5-20    6 Apr 20
    HS 6-20    20 May 20
3.F.  SNCOA Okinawa
Sergeants School:
    Class      Report Date
    OS 6-20    6 Apr 20
    OS 7-20    22 Apr 20
    OS 8-20    20 May 20
    OS 9-20    8 Jun 20
Advanced School:
    Class      Report Date
    OA 3-20    14 Apr 20
E-8 Regional Seminar:
               Report Date
               20 Apr 20
4.  Senior Enlisted Academy classes canceled:
Senior Enlisted PME
    Class      Report Date
    3-20       25 Mar 20
Air Force Senior Enlisted Academy
    Class      Report Date
    SNCOA 20-D 30 Apr 20
5.  Marines are reminded and encouraged to consider educational options offered by the College of Distance Education and Training.  The Enlisted College Distance Education Seminar Programs have transitioned to an online format and will continue to educate the Fleet Marine Force.  Review reference D for additional opportunities to complete PME.
6.  This MARADMIN expires 11 May 2020.  Ensure widest dissemination.
7.  Released authorized by Major General William F. Mullen III, Commanding General, Training and Education Command.