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- Hey, Marine Sergeant Alex Smith here.

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The Marine Corps'
International Affairs Branch

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is soliciting applications
for fiscal year 2020

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for an area staff
non-commissioned officer program.

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The full and partial study
track program is open to all

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fully qualified staff NCOs
of any primary in the west.

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Sorry, 89-99s: you're not allowed.

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The overall purpose of the program

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is to provide mag-tap
commanders with language,

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regional expertise, and
cultural capabilities

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at the tactical and operational level.

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Those accepted will
learn a foreign language

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to support Marine Corps
operational commitments

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around the globe.

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They will also gain cultural experience

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and language capabilities
through residence

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and study abroad immersion programs.

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Marines applying for the program
need an Associates degree

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or equivalent amount of credits

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and must meet the program's standards

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on the defense language
aptitude battery test.

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Applications need to be submitted
no later than May 31, 2019

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For more information, visit
maradmin 126-19 on marines.mil.

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And that's your Marine Minute.