FY26 Solicitation of Qualified Marines for the Joint Special Operations Command Cyber Protection Team

1. Situation. To solicit qualified enlisted
Marines to screen for assignment to Cyber Protection Team Six
(CPT 6). All Marines assigned to CPT 6 must meet specific and
stringent criteria in support of Joint Special Operations Command
(JSOC) requirements. 
2. Mission. CPT 6 delivers global, Defensive Cyberspace Operations
(DCO) for JSOC and supports Special Operations Forces (SOF) across
the enterprise. The CPT provides innovative, leading-edge cyber
concepts, operational effects, and security solutions within the
SOF information environment. Operating under United States Special
Operations Command (USSOCOM) authorities, the team works in highly
sensitive environments supporting strategic and tactical
mission sets. 
3. Execution.  
3.a. General Eligibility Guidelines.  
3.a.1. Military Occupational Specialty and Rank Requirements: 
3.a.1.a. 0231 â€" Intelligence Specialist. Rank requirement:
Sergeant and Staff Sergeant.  
3.a.1.b. 1721 â€" Cyberspace Warfare Operator. Rank requirement:
Corporal with at least 2 years Time in Grade, Sergeant,
Staff Sergeant, and Gunnery Sergeant. 
3.a.1.c. 1799 â€" Cyberspace Warfare Chief. Rank Requirement:
Master Sergeant. 
3.a.2. Security Clearance. Must possess a current and adjudicated
TS/SCI clearance. 
3.a.3. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting DCO-IDM,
hunt operations, incident response, or SOF-aligned missions. 
3.b. Moving and Orders Requirements: 
3.b.1. Marines must be eligible to execute a Permanent Change
of Station (PCS) or Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA) within
24 months following completion of the screening process. 
3.b.2. Marines must be willing to accept 36 to 60 months orders to
Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and incur obligated service time if
extension or reenlistment is required to meet Time on Station
(TOS) and/or End of Active Service (EAS) requirements once screened
and accepted for CPT 6.  
3.b.3. Must be eligible for worldwide assignment and meet minimum
requirements per ref (a). 
3.c. Incentives. Selected Marines will gain exposure to advanced
opportunities, which include: 
3.c.1. Advanced industry training and certifications. 
3.c.2. Access to USSOCOM resources and infrastructure. 
3.c.3. Industry and academic partnerships. 
3.c.4. Direct contribution to national-level operations
and strategic mission outcomes. 
4. Administration and Logistics. 
4.a. Submission requirements. 
4.a.1. All application packages must contain a PMOS monitor
acknowledgement.  An email is sufficient for this requirement. 
4.a.2. Complete CPT 6 application form, consisting of the following: 
4.a.2.a Commander's evaluation form 
(completed by Office in Charge or Company Commander). 
4.a.2.b Security letter from local Security Manager indicating
TS/SCI clearance level. 
4.a.2.c Signed Statement of Understanding form. 
4.a.2.d  Completed Authority for Release of Financial Information
form to authorize a soft credit check to review credit history. 
4.a.2.e Last three fitness reports for E-5 and above; JEPES markings
for E-4 and below. 
4.a.2.f All Marines must attach Basic Individual Record (BIR) and
Basic Training Record (BTR).  
4.a.2.g Optional: one-page resume or summary of relevant experience. 
4.a.3. Contact POC1 to receive templates and additional guidance for
the screening package.  
4.b. Screening and selection. 
4.b.1. MCCYWG and JSOC will review all applications. 
4.b.2. Qualified candidates will receive an invite to
participate in a CPT 6 assessment and selection process.   
4.b.2.a Assessment and selection is four training days, which
includes a technical interview, scenario-based evaluation,
behavioral screening, and physical fitness test over the duration
of four days. 
4.b.2.b Assessment and selection are fully funded by JSOC, utilizing
cross-organizational funding for travel.  
4.c. Assignment. Marines selected for the CPT will be issued PCS
or PCA orders to Ft Bragg, NC, for duty with JSOC. Operational
requirements determine the billet and duration of the tour length. 
5. Command and Signal. 
5.a. Any Marine who meets the general eligibility guidelines,
but does not meet time on station requirements for screening,
is encouraged to contact POC1 for additional information about
this opportunity for screening in the future. 
5.b. MCCYWG S-3 will track application statuses. 
6. This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve. 
7. Release authorized by Lieutenant General M. G. Carter, 
Deputy Commandant for Information.