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SUBJ/US NAVAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM CALL 
FOR APPLICATIONS// 
 
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NARR/REF A IS ALNAV 009/20, SECNAV VECTOR 7.// 
 
RMKS/1.  Reference (a) directed the formation of the first cohort of Navy and 
Marine Corps students for enrollment in the United States Naval Community 
College (USNCC) Pilot program.  This Navy Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 
provides an update on upcoming USNCC degree programs.  USNCC will take 
applications for the first cohort of Aviation Maintenance 
Technology associate degree students starting 27 February 2023 with a 
deadline of 26 March 2023.  There is no tuition, mandatory course fees, or 
course material costs incurred by parent commands or participating 
students.  Future application windows will be promulgated on the USNCC 
website at https://www.usncc.edu/, on USNCC social media sites, road show 
briefs, and additional messages. 
 
2.  Background.  The USNCC started Pilot II in January 2022.  The intent of 
this pilot is to evaluate academic programs, learning delivery systems, and 
student performance through the opportunity to complete online college 
courses. 
    a.  The next USNCC professional concentration area opening is Aviation 
Maintenance Technology (open application period starts February 2023 and 
course starts approximately June 2023). This program confers an associate 
degree with embedded certificates, to include the Naval Studies Certificate. 
    b.  The USNCC Naval Studies Certificate comprises five USNCC delivered 
courses and will be incorporated into all USNCC degree programs: 
        (1)  NAV 101 Naval Ethics & Leadership 
        (2)  NAV 102 Modern Naval History 
        (3)  NAV 103 Naval Force Design 
        (4)  NAV 104 Civilian / Military Relations, Organization, and 
American Government 
        (5)  NAV 105 Introduction to the Geopolitical Environment 
    c.  Classes are taught 100% online and asynchronously. Most courses are 
taught in the 8 to 16-week course format, depending on the schedule of the 
participating colleges and complexity of course material. For additional 
information regarding program requirements and course details, please visit 
the USNCC website at https://www.usncc.edu/. 
 
3.  Criteria: 
    a.  USNCC will accept program applications from all enlisted Sailors, 
Marines, and Coast Guardsmen subject to the following eligibility 
preferences: 
        (1)  Members of the Naval Services (Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast 
Guard), in any rating or MOS, in the pay grades of E-1 to E-9 may apply; 
prioritization of acceptance is dependent on the degree program.  Junior 
service members will be prioritized. 
        (2)  All applicants must be on active duty and available to take 
online college courses. 
        (3)  Applicants must not have previously earned an associate or 
higher academic degree except as noted in paragraph (4). 
        (4)  Students that have previously earned a college degree may apply 
for the USNCC Naval Studies Certificate (expected start date Fall 2023). 
        (5)  Applicants must not be pending any legal or disciplinary action. 
        (6)  Applicants must have 90 days left on contract from the start of 
the course. 
        (7)  Applicants must be enlisted. 
        (8)  For programs that have more than one degree path, applicants 
must only select/apply for one program. 
    b.  Qualified individuals will need a designated command representative / 
Commanding Officer / Education Service Officer (at the E6 or higher level) 
endorsement. 
 
4.  Application Process:  More information is available and applications must 
be submitted at the USNCC website at https://www.usncc.edu/. 
 
5.  Selection Notifications:  The USNCC will make enrollment selections and 
accepted applicants will be advised of their selection status via email. 
 
6.  Point of contact: Mr. Alphonso Garrett, USNCC Director of Enrollment, at 
(703) 432-5608 or by email at admissions@usncc.edu. 
 
7.  Request widest dissemination of the above information. Regional and 
installation education specialists are requested to pass this information to 
all interested personnel at home stations. 
 
8.  To arrange command visits or briefs, contact MCC Xander Gamble, USNCC 
Public Affairs Officer, at publicaffairs@usncc.edu, or visit the USNCC 
website for more information. 
 
9.  This message will remain in effect until 30 September 2023 or until 
superseded. 
 
10.  Released by VADM J. W. Hughes, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for 
Warfighting Development, OPNAV (N7).// 
 
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