FY24

Broadening Opportunity Program Catalog

BOP

Management:

Advanced Education Programs Branch Force

Alignment and Development Division (FADD), 

Force Shaping Directorate,

U.S. Army, Human Resources Command 

Revised: 22 January 2024 
SUMMARYofCHANGE 

Broadening Opportunity Program (BOP) Catalog 

This revision affects the following programs: General (R) Wayne A. Downing 

Scholarship, Harvard Strategist Program, and General Omar N. Bradley JCS/OSD/

ARSTAF Internship, dated – 22 January 2024 

• Updates the HRC Directorate and Division name and office symbols.

• Updates Points of Contact.

• Updates student assignment UICs to reflect IPPS-A assignment requirements.

• Updates the May panel selection notification dates.

• Details Advanced Civil Schooling (ACS) packet requirements for selected applicants.

• Harvard Strategist Program removes pilot program for Infantry and Armor Officers.

• Army Congressional Fellowship updates program start date and timeline.
Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Chapter 1 

Suspense Dates To Apply, page 1 

Chapter 2 

General Guidance, page 2 

Evaluation Reports • 2-10

Intermediate Leadership Education (ILE) AOC Credentials • 2-11

Chapter 3 

Artificial Intelligence Scholar Program, page 3 

Program Description • 3-1 

Selection Process • 3-2 

Scholarship Tenure/Location • 3-3 

Obligation Incurred • 3-4 

Eligibility Criteria • 3-5 

How to Apply • 3-6 

Chapter 4 (Updated 17 January 2024)

Army Congressional Fellowship, page 6 

Program Description • 4-1 

Selection Process • 4-2 

Fellowship Tenure/Location • 4-3 

Obligation Incurred • 4-4 

Eligibility Criteria • 4-5 

How to Apply • 4-6 

Chapter 5 

Asia- Pacific Center for Security Studies Fellowship, page 11

Program Description • 5-1 

Selection Process • 5-2 

Obligation Incurred • 5-3 

Fellowship Tenure/Location • 5-4 

Eligibility Criteria • 5-5 

How to Apply • 5-6 

Chapter 6 

Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Fellowship, page 13

Program Description • 6-1 

Selection Process • 6-2 

Obligation Incurred • 6-3 

Fellowship Tenure/Location • 6-4 

Eligibility Criteria • 6-5 

How to Apply • 6-6 

Chapter 7 

CGSC Interagency Broadening Fellowship, page 14

Program Description • 7-1 

Selection Process • 7-3 

Obligations • 7-4 

Broadening Fellowship Tenure/Location • 7-5 

Eligibility Criteria • 7-6 
Contents—Continued

How to Apply • 7-7

Chapter 8

CGSC Interagency Broadening Chaplain Corps State Department Fellowship, page 17

Program Description • 8-1 

Selection Process • 8-2 

Obligation Incurred • 8-3

Broadening Fellowship Tenure/Location • 8-4 

Eligibility Criteria • 8-5

How to Apply • 8-6

Chapter 9 (Updated 17 January 2024)

General (R) Wayne A. Downing Scholarship, page 19

Program Description • 9-1 

Selection Process • 9-3 

Scholarship Tenure/Location • 9-4 

Obligation Incurred • 9-5

Eligibility Criteria • 9-6

How to Apply • 9-7

Chapter 10

George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies Fellowship, page 22

Program Description • 10-1 

Selection Process • 10-2 

Obligation Incurred • 10-3 

Fellowship Tenure/Location • 10-4 

Eligibility Criteria • 10-5

How to Apply • 10-6

Chapter 11 (Updated 17 January 2024)

Harvard Strategist Program, page 24

Program Description • 11-1 

Selection Process • 11-2 

Obligation Incurred • 11-3 

Scholarship Tenure/Location • 11-4 

Eligibility Criteria • 11-5

How to Apply • 11-6

Chapter 12 (Updated 17 January 2024)

GEN Omar N. Bradley JCS/OSD/ARSTAF Fellowship, page 28

Program Description • 12-1 

Selection Process • 12-2 

Scholarship Tenure/Location • 12-3 

Obligation Incurred • 12-4

Eligibility Criteria • 12-5

How to Apply • 12-6

Chapter 13

MG James M. Wright MBA Program, page 30

Program Description • 13-1
Contents—Continued

Selection Process • 13-2 

Tenure/Location • 13-3 

Obligation Incurred • 13-4 

Eligibility Criteria • 13-5 

How to Apply • 13-6

Chapter 14

Olmsted Scholar Program, page 34 

Program Description • 14-1

Selection Process • 14-2

Scholarship Tenure/Location • 14-3 

Obligation Incurred • 14-4

Eligibility Criteria • 14-5 

How to Apply • 14-6

Chapter 15

Purdue University Military Research Initiative (PRMI) Scholarship, page 36

Program Description • 15-1 

Selection Process • 15-2 

Tenure/Location • 15-3 

Obligation Incurred • 15-4 

Eligibility Criteria • 15-5 

How to Apply • 15-6

Chapter 16

RAND Arroyo Fellowship, page 38 

Program Description • 16-1 

Selection Process • 16-2

Obligation Incurred • 16-3 

Fellowship Tenure/Location • 16-4 

Eligibility Criteria • 16-5

How to Apply • 16-6

Chapter 17

SECDEF Strategic Thinkers Program, page 40

Program Description • 17-1 

Selection Process • 17-2 

Obligation Incurred • 17-3 

Fellowship Tenure/Location • 17-4 

Eligibility Criteria • 17-5

How to Apply • 17-6

Chapter 18

White House Fellowship, page 43 

Program Description • 18-1 

Selection Process • 18-2 

Fellowship Tenure/Location • 18-3 

Obligation Incurred • 18-4

Eligibility Criteria • 18-5

How to Apply • 18-6
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Chapter 1 

Suspense Dates to Apply

Application

Suspense

Date

Program HRC Selection

Panel Dates Eligible to Apply

28 July 2023 Asia-Pacific Center for Security 

Studies Fellowship 12 – 15 Sep 2023 RC-AGR/MAJ/LTC

Association of the U.S. Army 

(AUSA) Fellowship 12 – 15 Sep 2023 AC/RC-AGR/MAJ/LTC

CGSC Interagency Broadening 

Fellowship 12 – 15 Sep 2023 AC/RC-AGR/ARNG/MAJ/LTC

George C. Marshall European 

Center for Security Studies 

Fellowship

12 – 15 Sep 2023 RC-AGR/MAJ/LTC

MG James M. Wright, MBA 

Program 12 – 15 Sep 2023 AC/CPT/MAJ

Olmsted Scholar Program 12 – 15 Sep 2023 AC/CPT/MAJ

Purdue University Military Research 

Initiative (PMRI) 12 – 15 Sep 2023 AC/CPT/MAJ

Rand Arroyo Center Fellowship NA AC/RC-AGR/MAJ/LTC

SecDef Strategic Thinkers Program 12 – 15 Sep 2023 All Components

MAJ/LTC

Army Futures Command, 

Artificial Intelligence 

Scholar Program

12 – 15 Sep 2023 AC/1LT/CPT

2 Oct 2023 White House Fellowship NA All Components

CPT- LTC, All WOs and NCOs

25 Mar 2024 Congressional Fellowship 07 – 10 May 2024 AC/RC/ARNG/WO/CPT/MAJ/ 

E8/E9

GenWayne A. Downing Scholarship 07 – 10 May 2024 AC/CPT/MAJ

GEN Omar N. Bradley 

JCS/OSD/ARSTAF Internship 07 – 10 May 2024 AC/CPT

12 April 2024 Harvard Strategist Program NA AC/RC/CPT/Jr MAJ

KEY: *AC = Active Component or Regular Army *RC-AGR = Reserve Component Active 

Guard Reserve *RC = Reserve (IMA/IRR/AGR/TPU)
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Chapter 2 

General Guidance

2-1. You are not eligible to compete if:

a. You are currently a student, or you will be a student in an advanced education program

administered IAW AR 621-1 during the time your requested program is in session.

b. You owe or will not complete an incurred utilization assignment by the start of your

requested BOP.

c. You were selected and did attend a BOP within the last ten years (does not include

DARPA or the HQDA Strategic Seminars or The Training With Industry Program).

d. Currently on PCS orders with a report date prior to or within two months after the “on or

about” selection panel date.

2-2. Applicants are responsible to update their IPERMs account; official record and photo.

2-3. All college/university transcripts must be uploaded to IPERMs not later than the suspense date

of your requested BOP. Evaluations, not uploaded to IPERMS, will not be accepted.

2-4. The application for each program that you are applying for must be submitted in one “Portable

Document Format" (PDF) attachment. The PDF application file size may not be larger than 10MB

and all documents must be in black and white, not color. Do not attach PDF’s inside of PDF’s

(portfolio format). Applications received in PDF portfolio format or larger than 10MB will be returned

without action until the application is resubmitted in the correct format. Applicants approved by their

HRC Career Branch to compete will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your

required application source documents to the BOP Manager in “.pdf” format. RC Officers must

indicate RC-AGR, RC-TPU, RC- IMA, or RC-IRR on their application (if applicable).

2-5. Noncommissioned Officers: If you are applying for more than one program, use one DA Form

4187 (Personnel Action) and list the programs in order of preference.

2-6. Commissioned / Warrant Officers must use the “Commissioned Officer Broadening Opportunity

Application”, listed at https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop. (NOTE: Some programs do not allow applying

for other programs, please review the guidance for each program before submitting your request.)

2-7. Only the programs listed in this catalog will be considered.

2-8. Documents received after the suspense date will not be accepted or included into your

application packet. Any application packet that is not complete, as defined in this catalog, will be

returned to candidate, and may result in missing the submission suspense date and not being

considered.

2-9. If selected, non-Active Guard Reserve service members may not be accessed into AGR status,

The only exceptions are the Army Congressional Fellowship and Harvard Strategist Programs.

Instead, non-AGR service members may serve in their current status and placed on Active Duty

Operational Support – Reserve Component (ADOS-RC) while in the program. Funding provided by

the U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC). See individual programs for details.

2-10. Evaluation Reports and transcripts. At a minimum (unless otherwise stated), applicants must

submit the last five copies of their evaluation reports and all college transcripts with their BOP

application.

2-11. ILE. SEC ARMY rescinded Army Directive 2019-19 which removed AOC credit from

selected venues. The following Broadening Opportunity Programs (BOP) are AOC credentialing.
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Participating in these programs, makes you ineligible to attend resident CGSC:

a. JCS/OSD/ARSTAF Internship Program

b. Army Congressional Fellowship Program

c. Olmsted Scholar Program

d. General Wayne A. Downing Scholarship Program

e. MG James M. Wright MBA Program

f. Harvard Strategist - meets the IQC credentialing requirement for FA59 only

2-12. Letters of Recommendation. One letter of recommendation must be from a current BN

or BDE Commander.

2-13. Funded Programs. Officers will be required to maintain a grade of B or better in every

class. Personnel who fail to maintain a grade of B will receive a memorandum for record from

the applicable training agency. Grades lower than a B will be reason for disenrollment from

their program, termination of the officer’s attendance at the school and recoupment of the

money spent to date for the officer.

Chapter 3 

Artificial Intelligence Scholar Program

3-1. Program Description

a. The Artificial Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C) offers two scholarship

programs (PhD and Graduate). The Artificial Intelligence Scholar Program PhD Program is a 

competitive, 36-month PhD program at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) for Active Component 

officers. The program also requires officers to serve a three-year follow-on utilization tour 

assignment in the Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C). The program produces 

officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and business process expertise needed to leverage 

artificial Intelligence applications to deliver AI solutions at speed enabling Army missions.

b. The Artificial Intelligence Scholar Graduate Degree Program is a highly competitive, 22-

month graduate degree program for Active Component officers focused primarily on senior first 

lieutenants and junior captains. The program also requires officers to serve a two-year follow-on 

utilization tour assignment in the Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C). The 

program provides selected officers opportunities for one of three graduate degree opportunities: 

Data Engineering, Data Analytics, or Autonomous System Engineering. AI2C’s Academic 

Success Assessment will determine course discipline. The Artificial Intelligence Scholar Program 

(AISP) produces officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and business process expertise 

needed to leverage artificial Intelligence applications to deliver AI solutions at speed enabling 

Army missions.

c. For more information on the Master Programs and the prerequisites for the

programs please go to:

(1) Master of Information Systems Management with a concentration in Business

Intelligence and Data Analytics (MISM-BIDA). Located at Heinz College: 

https://www.heinz.cmu.edu/programs/information-systems-management-master/16-month

(2) Master of Computational Data Science (MCDS). Located at the School of Computer

Science (SCS) at Carnegie Mellon: https://mcds.cs.cmu.edu. 

(3) Master in Data Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison

https://www.cs.wisc.edu/ms-data-engineering. 

3-2. Selection Process

a. The U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, KY will forward the

names and applications of the officers that are approved to compete for this program to the Army 

Futures Command (AFC) Proponent Manager, Artificial Intelligence Integration Center o/a 29

September 2023. The AFC Proponent Manager convenes a selection panel and recommends an
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order-of-merit list for the Carnegie Mellon University Academic Success Assessment IOT 

determine candidate admissibility to AISP institutions. The AI2C Director approves final selections 

of up to 30 scholars for the Graduate Degree Program and three scholars for the PhD Program.

b. Candidates are notified of their tentative selection, o/a 31 October 2023.

c. Once the candidates have received official acceptance to Carnegie Mellon University and 

their ACS packet has been processed, HRC will coordinate with the officers to initiate assignment 

to the program for the subsequent academic year IAW the associated assignment cycle timeline 

to ensure that requirements are identified in the Marketplace to support strength management.

3-3. Scholarship Tenure/Location

a. Officers will be assigned to the U.S. Army Student Detachment, Fort Jackson, SC with duty 

at the Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA or University Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.

b. The Artificial Intelligence Scholar Graduate Degree Program begins July 2024 with 

completion approximately 22 months thereafter (early May 2026).

c. The Artificial Intelligence Scholar Program PhD Program begins July 2024 with completion 

approximately 36 months thereafter (early May 2027).

3-4. Obligations Incurred

a. Officers incur a three-for-one active-duty service obligation (ADSO) computed in days, for 

each day in this program, approximately nine years. This ADSO is served consecutively with other 

ADSOs.

b. Following graduation, officers will serve an immediate 3-year (36-month minimum) utilization 

for the PhD program or a 2-year (24 month) utilization for the Graduate Degree at the Army’s 

Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C, Pittsburgh, PA).

3-5. Eligibility Criteria

a. Be an Active Component Promotable First Lieutenant or junior Captain (DOR 01 July 2021 or 

later) of the following basic branches: Air Defense, Adjutant General, Armor, Aviation, Chemical, 

Cyber, Engineer, Field Artillery, Finance, Infantry, Logistics, Military Intelligence, Military Police, 

Signal, Civil Affairs, PSYOPs, and Special Forces.

b. Have demonstrated superior performance and have strong potential for future military 

service, including potential selection for leadership or command positions as indicated by the most 

recent officer evaluation reports.

c. Meet Army height and weight requirements.

d. Have no adverse actions pending, not at risk for promotion or passed over for promotion to the 

next grade.

e. Able to complete full scholarship and utilization assignment without any interruptions.

f. Demonstrate and serve as an example of the “Warrior Ethos”.

g. Preferred: Have taken the graduate record exam (GRE) or graduate management admission 

test (GMAT) within five years from September 2024, even if officer has a graduate degree.

h. Have a baccalaureate degree grade point average of 3.0 or better,

i. Not have a graduate degree paid for by the U.S. Army. This means the tuition and fees were 

solely funded by the U.S. Government. Degrees funded through Tuition Assistance (TA), Degree 

Completion; Cooperative Degree; Intermediate Level Education; GI Bill; or Commissioning 

Programs do not apply.

j. Not be competing for any other Army-sponsored program, fellowship, or scholarship, until 

selection is made.

k. Must not have been selected for and participated in any of the broadening opportunity 

programs, listed at https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, within the last ten years. This does not include 

the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) or the HQDA Strategic Broadening 

Seminars Programs.
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3-6. How to Apply

a. Not later than 28 July 2023 email the following to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmdnonmelapps@army.mil in one “Portable Document Format” (PDF) attachment. Do not attach 

PDF’s inside of PDF’s (portfolio format). Subject title of email “Request to Compete for the FY 2024 

Artificial Intelligence Scholar Program.” Include the following documents in your PDF:

(1) The Commissioned Officer Broadening Opportunity Application. (Go to 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop or the attachment section of this catalog for form)

(2) Most current DA Form 705 (ACFT) and DA Form 5500 (Body Fat Content), if 

applicable.

(3) Copy of last five Officer Evaluation Reports (DA Form 67-10-1 or 2, DA Form 1059-1)

(4) Copy of “official” GRE scores or “official” GMAT scores.

(5) Copy of all transcripts for undergraduate and graduate courses completed.

(6) Resume (Regular Army Officers): Complete and submit (with your application) the 

Assignment Interactive Module (AIM). (Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, or the attachment 

section of this catalog for this form.)

(7) Academic letters of recommendation (LOR) (any format): A maximum of two. One LOR 

must be from the current battalion or brigade commander. Address to "President of the 

Selection Panel." (Suggestion: if you are applying for more than one program have the 

recommender recommend you for "Any Broadening Opportunity Program" instead of a specific 

program). Academic letters of recommendation may come from current professor or PhD in the 

field associated with this program.

(8) Memorandum for Record with the following information (any format): grade, name, last 

four of your SSN, baccalaureate degree GPA, graduate degree GPA (if applicable), GRE scores 

(verbal/quantitative/analytical), and the following statement: “I understand that if I am selected 

for an Artificial Intelligence Scholarship, I will incur an active duty service obligation (ADSO) of 

three days for each day I am in my program and I understand that this ADSO is served 

consecutively with other ADSOs. I also understand I will be obligated to serve an immediate 

two-year utilization determined by Army Futures Command. I authorize the U.S. Army Human 

Resources Command to release all documents to anyone who may require them in connection 

with my nomination and or selection to a broadening opportunity program. I understand I will not 

be allowed to participate in the Voluntary Transfer Incentive Program (VTIP) while I am in this 

program or during the 24-month utilization assignment”.

b. Your nomination will be reviewed by your career branch and HRC, Leader Development 

Division (OPL-C) for eligibility, availability and derogatory information.

3-7. Timeline

a. Last day to submit request to compete to HRC (OPL-C): 28 July 2023. 

b. AI2C conducts Academic Success Assessment and notifies HRC of finalized list of cohort 

scholars.

c. HRC notifies candidates and AFC POC of the HRC Selection Panel results and confirms 

candidate acceptance o/a 13 October 2023. 

d. Students will arrive in Pittsburgh, PA o/a 01 June 2024. This time will be spent to 

orient to the city and get settled before classes start.

e. Required CMU orientation for Army Students: 7 July 2024.

f. Required prerequisite course on campus begins: 10 July 2024 – 11 August 2024. 

3-8. Points of Contact

a. AFC, Jacqueline M. Coffman, Workforce Development, AI2C, at 

jacqueline.m.coffman.civ@army.mil, or AFC, AI2C, Director, Non-Materiel Requirements 

Development, Mr. Mark A. Phillips at mark.a.phillips98.civ@army.mil or usarmy.pittsburghpa.afc-ai2c.mbx.workforce-development@army.mil

b. HRC: Mr. Kenneth Mackey at kenneth.l.mackey2.civ@army.mil

or usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmd-nonmelapps@army.mil
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Chapter 4 (Updated 17 January 2024)

Army Congressional Fellowship

4-1. Program Description

Overview. The Army Congressional Fellowship Program is a 44-month program which includes 

pursuit of a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) Degree in Legislative Affairs at George 

Washington University, service as a Fellow for a Member of Congress, and utilization on the 

Army Staff in a congressional-related duty position. The program seeks service members who 

have demonstrated outstanding promotion potential. Officers, warrant officers and senior 

noncommissioned officers looking for a fast-paced and exciting broadening opportunity are 

encouraged to apply for the Army Congressional Fellowship Program.

Commanders and supervisors are also encouraged to submit their best candidates for this 

prestigious opportunity based on the outstanding potential and aptitude for service in the 

Congressional environment.

a. Purpose. The Army Congressional Fellowship Program has four purposes:

(1) Provide outstanding service members with strong promotion potential an opportunity 

to learn and understand the importance of the strategic relationships between the Army and 

Congress

(2) Expose Congressional Members and staff to quality Army leaders who, as Army 

fellows working in their offices, help them understand the Army as an institution.

(3) Develop a cohort of Army Leaders who can be immediately assigned to Legislative 

Liaison duties within HQDA [Office of the Chief Legislative Liaison (OCLL) and Assistant 

Secretary of the Army for Financial Management and Comptroller (ASA-FM&C)], National 

Guard Bureau - Legislative Liaison (NGB-LL), and Office of the Chief of Army Reserve 

Legislative Affairs Division (OCAR-LAD.)

(4) Develop a pool of officers, warrant officers and senior noncommissioned officers for 

potential future utilization in the field of legislative liaison.

b. Orientation and Academics. Selected participants begin the fellowship with an 

orientation program, which prepares Fellows for academics and familiarizes them to OCLL. The 

academic portion begins in the 2nd Spring term of study at George Washington University 

(GWU). The GWU Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Legislative Affairs consists of an 11- 

course program focused on Congress. The curriculum exposes students to all aspects of the 

congressional experience. Congressional staffers comprise the large majority of students in the 

program, which offers Army fellows a unique opportunity to network with others working on 

Capitol Hill and in the legislative arena. Fellows enroll in core courses and electives in the 

spring, summer, and fall 2025 sessions. Fellows take elective courses in areas of their 

choosing, pursue independent study opportunities, and complete a capstone course in the fall, 

earning a MPS Degree in Legislative Affairs in spring 2026. Fellows may be awarded transfer 

credit for Army PME and courses completed that have not contributed to a master’s degree, at 

the discretion of GWU.

c. The Capitol Hill experience. In January 2026, fellows begin their assignment on Capitol 

Hill by serving on the personal staff of a Member of Congress. Fellows are typically given 

responsibility for drafting legislation, preparing and staffing the Member for congressional 

hearings, writing speeches, drafting floor statements, handling defense-related constituent 

issues, and briefing Members of Congress prior to committee meetings and floor debate. The 

Capitol Hill experience ends in December 2026. 

d. Utilization Assignment. Fellows will immediately serve a 24-month utilization assignment 

upon completion of time served in a Member’s office. Fellows will be placed in either OCLL, 

SAFM-BUL, NGB-LA, or OCAR-LAD. All assignments are approved by the Chief Legislative 

Liaison IAW AR 1-202.

e. Summary of timeline: Mid-March 2025 – orientation at GWU; April 2025 - begin graduate 

school; December 2025 – graduate GWU; January 2026 - service on Capitol Hill; December 

2026 - end service on Capitol Hill and transition to ARSTAF.
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4-2. Selection Process

a. Phase I: The U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, KY Army 

Congressional Fellowship Selection Panel will convene 7-10 May 2024 to select candidates to 

present to the Chief, Legislative Affairs for final selection of Fellows for the FY25 cohort. 

Applicants will be notified of the HRC Selection Panel nomination results o/a 14 June 2024. 

b. Phase II: The Office of the Chief Legislative Liaison (OCLL) will hold a secondary panel 

and select primary and alternate selections for the program. Once applicants have been 

officially notified, they must submit an online application to George Washington University 

(GWU) for admission. Once applicants have been officially accepted to GWU, they will submit 

an Advanced Civil Schooling (ACS) packet through their branch to AEPB. Once the ACS packet 

is approved, HRC will coordinate with the officers to initiate assignment into the program o/a 18 

September 2024. 

4-3. Fellowship Tenure/Location

a. During the academic portion of the program, Active Component and US Army Reserve 

Fellows will be assigned to the U.S. Army Student Detachment, Fort Jackson, SC (W30U0V). 

Army National Guard Fellows will be assigned to the National Guard Bureau, Arlington, VA.

b. All fellows will be attached to OCLL, Washington, DC (W4ZZZ6) as Congressional 

Fellows.

c. The fellowship begins in April 2025, with report date o/a 15 Mar 2025, through 

December 2026. Military fellows will serve an immediate twenty-four month utilization tour 

through December 2028. 

4-4. Obligations Incurred

a. Immediately following the fellowship, military fellows are required to complete a 24 

month utilization tour. Once accepted, fellows cannot compete for any other broadening 

opportunity or special mission unit assignments during the duration of the fellowship program 

and utilization tour.

b. All Service Members participating in this program incur two separate active duty service 

obligations (ADSOs) in the U.S. Army. ADSOs will be three times the length of the period, 

computed in days, for each day served in this program. One ADSO will be from pursing a 

graduate degree and the second ADSO will be from participating in the Congressional 

Fellowship Program on Capitol Hill. Both ADSOs will be served concurrently, upon completion 

of the Fellowship program; served consecutively with other civilian ADSOs.

4-5. Eligibility Criteria (Waivers for these criteria are not permitted)

a. Active Component Officers: 

(1) Captains must be from year groups 2014 through 2018.

(2) KD Complete Majors must be from year groups 2011 through 2013.

(3) Majors must have combat or overseas operational tour experience.

(4) Must successfully be 'Key Development Assignment' complete, IAW DA Pam 600-3 

and MOS requirements for current grade, prior to starting the program. 

(5) Not have a graduate degree paid for by the U.S. Army. This means the tuition and 

fees were solely funded by the U.S. Government. Degrees funded through Tuition Assistance 

(TA), Degree Completion; Cooperative Degree; Intermediate Level Education (ILE); GI Bill; or 

Commissioning Programs do not apply.

(6) Meet the additional criteria in paragraph 4-5(f).

b. Reserve Component Officers: 

(1) Be in an Active Guard Reserve (AGR); Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA); 

Individual Ready Reserve (IRR); or Troop Program Unit (TPU) status. Non-AGR Officers will be 

accessed into AGR status following selection into program.

(2) Have a Basic Active Service Date (BASD) of 1 July 2011 or later.

(3) Have a Mandatory Retirement Date (MRD) of 1 July 2033 or later.

(4) Hold the rank of captain or major. Majors must not have more than four years-time in 

grade as of May 2024. 

(5) Must have successfully completed at least one "Key Developmental Assignment" 
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IAW DA Pam 600-3, for current grade prior to the start of the program.

(6) Meet the additional criteria in paragraph 4-5(f).

c. ARNG Component Officers:

(1) Hold the rank of captain or major. Majors must not have more than four years time in

grade as of May 2025. 

(2) Captains must have completed Company Command prior to the start of the program.

Majors must have not had more than four years’ time in grade as of May 2025.

(3) Title 32 AGR and Traditional Drilling (M-Day) soldiers may apply to the program if the

Adjutant General (TAG) provides an approved and signed TAG release memorandum with the 

application packet.

d. Noncommissioned Officers (NCO):

(1) May be Active Component, Reserve Component, or National Guard.

(2) Hold the rank of First Sergeant (1SG)/Master Sergeant (MSG) (E-8) or Command

Sergeant Major (CSM)/Sergeant Major (SGM) (E-9).

(3) 1SG/MSG applicants must have a date of rank of 1 May 2023 or earlier.

(4) CSM/SGM applicants must be able to complete the entire program to include

utilization prior to their Mandatory Retirement Date. Utilization ends on 31 Dec 2028.

(5) 1SG/MSG applicants selected for promotion to SGM while in the fellowship program

will not attend the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence Resident Course but will be enrolled in 

the non-resident course.

(6) All applicants must have completed all requisite levels of NCOES for their rank to

include their distributed leader course.

(7) Applicants are still eligible for consideration under the qualitative service and

qualitative management program.

(8) Meet the additional criteria in paragraph 4-5(f).

e. Active Component Warrant Officers:

(1) Must be an active component Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3).

(2) Must have a date of rank NLT 1 May 2024 or earlier than 1 May 2022.

(3) Must have combat or overseas operational tour experience.

(4) Must have successfully completed Warrant Officer Intermediate Level Education

(ILE) Not later than March 2025. 

(5) Must have successfully completed at least one “Key Developmental Assignment”

IAW DA Pam 600-3, for current grade.

(6) Have concurrence from their Branch Manager / Career Coach to compete for this

program.

f. All Applicants:

(1) Must not have been selected for and participated in any of the broadening

opportunity programs, listed at https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, within the last ten years. This does

not include the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) or the HQDA Strategic

Broadening Seminars Programs. 

(2) CPTs must have successfully completed the Captains Career Course, not later than

March 2025. 

(3) MAJs must have successfully completed Intermediate Level Education (ILE), not later 

than March 2025.

(4) Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

(5) Candidates with an undergraduate GPA below 2.8 who do not have a graduate

degree, or a juris doctorate must also complete the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the 

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

(6) Meet army height and weight requirements and be in excellent physical condition.

(7) Must not be pending any adverse actions or be at risk for promotion (i.e., SELCON

or previous non-select).

(8) Have extraordinary potential for future Army service.

(9) Have interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and form relationships with

individuals from diverse backgrounds.

(10) The candidate must have superb writing and speaking skills.

(11) Be able to complete the full fellowship program without interruption.
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(12) Be able to serve/complete a twenty-four month utilization assignment immediately 

following the fellowship without interruption.

(13) Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented 

Information (TS/SCI) security clearance prior to beginning the fellowship.

(14) Be able to report o/a 15 March 2025 and begin the fellowship o/a 01 April 2025. 

4-6. How to apply

The submission requirements, in paragraphs “A” and “B” below are for the Active Component 

(AC) officers/warrant officers and Army Reserve Component (RC) officers. Army National Guard 

(ARNG) candidates please go to paragraph 4-7 for additional instructions.

AC Officers submit your application to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.fadd- nonmelapps@army.mil.

RC Officers (TPU) submit your application to usarmy.usarc.arcg.mbx.cmo-mi@army.mil

RC Officers (IMA/IRR/AGR) submit your application to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-omdsab@army.mil. Noncommissioned Officers, submit your application to 

usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.fadd-strategic-broadening-manager@army.mil. 

a. Not later than 25 March 2024, email your application as one “Portable Document 

Format” (PDF) attachment. Do not attach PDF’s inside of PDF’s (portfolio format). Subject title 

of email “Request to compete for the FY2025 Army Congressional Fellowship Program.” Include 

the following documents in your PDF:

(1) Non-Commissioned Officers - DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action): Please refer to 

Appendix, paragraphs 1 & 2a of this catalog for the information required for submission of the 

DA Form 4187.

(2) Commissioned officers and warrant officers– please submit the Commissioned 

Officer Broadening Opportunity Application. (Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, paragraph 2 

for form.)

(3) Resume (Regular Army officers and warrant officers): Complete and submit (with 

your application) the Assignment Interactive Module (AIM). (Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop,

paragraph 12, or the attachment section of this catalog for this form.)

(4) Resume (USAR Officer, ARNG Officers, and Noncommissioned Officers): Any 

format with the following information: Name, current rank, mailing address, phone number, 

email address (civilian and military), brief description of military work experience with dates, 

education (include type of degree, degree major, dates attended, GPA, name of institution), 

brief accounting of languages, special skills, interests. Please keep your resume to 1 page or 

your application will be returned without action.

(5) Letters of recommendation (LOR) (any format): A maximum of two. One LOR must 

be from the current battalion or brigade commander. Address to "President of the Selection 

Panel." (Suggestion: if you are applying for more than one program have the recommender 

recommend you for "Any Broadening Opportunity Program" instead of a specific program.)

(6) All candidates must submit copies of their last five evaluation reports (DA 67-10-1 or 2.)

(7) Only NCO, USAR, and ARNG candidates must submit their current record brief.

(8) Candidates with a bachelor's GPA below 2.8 and without a graduate degree or juris 

doctorate only must submit a copy of their valid Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Graduate 

Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores. Test date must be after 1 May 2019. 

(9) Writing Sample: All applicants must write a two page executive summary (single 

spaced) of the 2024 Army Posture Statement, (Statement on the posture of the U.S. Army by 

The Honorable Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army, and GEN James McConville, Chief of 

Staff, to the Committee on Armed Services (U.S. Senate) on March 30, 2023), identifying key 

points for each of the Army’s priorities. Use Arial, 12-pt. font and 1-inch margins. Include a title 

and your name. No other headers or footers are necessary. 

(10) Most current DA Form 705 (ACFT) and DA Form 5500/5501 (Body Fat Content), if 

applicable.
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(11) Only if you are applying for more than one program: The following statement (any 

format): "I understand if I am applying for more than one program, I may not receive my first 

preference and I further understand my selection or non-selection is determined by the selection 

panel's order of merit list (OML) of the program(s) I am requesting to compete for. I understand 

if I am selected to attend one of the program(s) I am competing for, I will not be considered for 

any other program and I will accept the program I was selected for." Your name/grade must be 

on statement. Title statement "Applying for More Than one Broadening Opportunity Program."

(12) Memorandum for Record with the following information (any format): rank, name, last 

four of your SSN, baccalaureate degree GPA, graduate degree GPA (if you have a graduate 

degree), GRE or GMAT scores (if required or you have one. Not a requirement if you have a 

graduate degree or your undergraduate degree GPA is 2.8 or higher), and the following 

statement:

"I understand that if I am awarded a FY2025 Army Congressional Fellowship, I will incur 

the following obligations: two separate Active Duty Service Obligations (ADSO). ADSOs will be 

three times the length of the period, computed in days, for each day I participate in this 

fellowship. One ADSO will be from pursing a graduate degree from George Washington 

University and the second ADSO will be from participating in the Congressional Fellowship 

Program on Capitol Hill. I understand the ADSOs I receive, under this program, are to be served 

concurrently upon completion of the fellowship on Capitol Hill and consecutively with other 

civilian ADSOs, IAW AR 350-100, paragraph 3-3.” “I further understand that I have a twenty-four 

month mandatory utilization, immediately following my time on Capitol Hill. The utilization 

assignment will be determined by the Office of the Chief for Legislative Affairs (OCLL). I also 

understand any request to defer or reduce the utilization, must be submitted to OCLL for final 

decision.”

b. Your nomination will be reviewed by your career branch and Force Alignment and 

Development Division (AHRC-FEF-OE) for eligibility, availability, and derogatory information. 

You will receive an email stating your status within ten working days from submission.

4-7. ARNG candidates

a. ARNG-specific information concerning the fellowship program and example documents 

can be found at: https://www.nationalguard.mil/leadership/joint-staff/personal-staff/legislativeliaison/. 

b. Send a complete application packet via e-mail to the National Guard Bureau, Office of 

Legislative Liaison not later than 15 March 2024. Application packet must be submitted via email with a single “Portable Document Format” (.pdf) attachment to: ng.ncr.ngb-arng.mbx.ngbjsARNG-Congressional-Fellowship@army.mil. 

c. ARNG Title 10 candidates must submit a DA Form 4187 signed by their Office of 

Primary Responsibility (OPR), G-Staff Colonel. Title 32 AGR and Traditional Drilling (M-Day) 

National Guard candidates must submit a signed TAG Release Memorandum and a DA Form 

4187. Examples of the DA Form 4187 and memorandum are provided at 

https://www.nationalguard.mil/leadership/joint-staff/personal-staff/legislative-liaison/. 

d. ARNG Non-Commissioned Officers refer to Appendix, paragraphs 1 & 2a of this catalog 

for the information required for submission of the DA Form 4187. The DA Form 4187 (Personnel 

Action) for NCOs is submitted in lieu of the Broadening Opportunity Program Application.

e. Candidates must include a copy of all undergraduate and graduate degree transcripts in 

their packet.

f. For questions, please contact COL Jason E. Rose, Chief Integration Division, Office of 

Legislative Liaison, at jason.e.rose3.mil@army.mil or (571) 256-7294.
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4-8. Points of Contact

a. AC Officer Application Questions: AEPB Broadening Opportunities Program Manager at 

usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.fadd-nonmelapps@army.mil 

b. AC Officer Program Questions: MAJ Jason Keller, jason.s.keller.mil@army.mil 

c. ARNG Officers: COL Jason E. Rose, at jason.e.rose3.mil@army.mil

d. AC and RC NCOs: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.fadd-strategic-broadeningmanager@army.mil.

e. RC Officers (TPU): usarmy.usarc.arcg.mbx.cmo-mi@army.mil

f. RC Officers (IMA/IRR/AGR): usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-omd-sab@army.mil

Chapter 5 

Asia- Pacific Center for Security Studies Fellowship

5-1. Program Description

The Daniel K. Inouye Asia- Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI-APCSS) is a Department of 

Defense Regional Center dedicated to educating, connecting and empowering regional civilian 

and military security practitioners. The fellow will serve on the DKI APCSS College of Security 

Studies Faculty as a seminar leader or assistant seminar leader for courses and workshops on 

topics including advanced security cooperation, counterterrorism, and comprehensive crisis 

management. In addition to leading seminars, the fellow has the option to craft and deliver 

elective courses, conduct regional orientation travel, and research Indo-Asia Pacific security 

topics for possible publication. The fellow may also participate in distinguished military and 

academic visits to DKI APCSS.

5-2. Selection Process

The U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, KY Selection Panel will 

convene 12-15 September 2023 to select two fellows. Applicants will be notified of the results 

o/a 16 October 2023. 

5-3. Obligations Incurred

a. Fellows incur a three year active duty service obligation (ADSO). This ADSO is served 

consecutively with other civilian ADSOs.

b. Fellows serve an immediate 24 month post-fellowship utilization in the INDOPACOM AOR, 

TBD by HRC. Specific assignments will be in accordance with career progression in DA PAM 600-3. 

Fellows will contact their career manager immediately upon notification of selection to discuss the 

utilization assignment.

5-4. Fellowship Tenure/Location

a. All Fellows will be assigned to the U.S. Army Student Detachment, Fort Jackson, SC 

w/duty at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, 2058 Maluhia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii.

b. All will report between 15 July 2024 and 15 August 2024. 

5-5. Eligibility Criteria

a. Be a Reserve Component - Active Guard Reserve (RC-AGR) Major or Lieutenant Colonel.

b. Have a mandatory removal date of 1 September 2028 or later.

c. Must have a graduate degree at time of application.

d. Be MEL-4 complete.

e. Have interest and experience in political-military affairs.

f. Not be pending any adverse actions, not at risk for promotion or passed over for promotion 

to the next grade.

g. Be able to complete full fellowship and a two-year immediate post fellowship utilization 

assignment without interruption.

h. Meet Army height & weight requirements.

i. Have potential for future military service.
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j. Have a strong file, as indicated by last five Officer Evaluation Forms (DA Form 67-10-2 or 9).

k. Had a physical within the last five years.

l. Demonstrates and serves as an example of the "Warrior Ethos".

m. Not be competing for any other Army-sponsored program, fellowship, or scholarship, until

selection is made. (The only exception is the AUSA Fellowship, and/or the George C. Marshall 

European Center for Security Studies.)

n. Must not have been selected for and participated in any of the broadening opportunity programs, 

listed at https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, within the last ten years. This does not include the Defense 

Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) or the HQDA Strategic Broadening Seminars Programs.

5-6. How to apply

a. Not later than 28 July 2023, email your application in one “Portable Document Format” 

(PDF) attachment. Do not attach PDF’s inside of PDF’s (portfolio format). Subject title of the 

email - “Request to compete for the 2024 Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies Fellowship.” 

AGR Officers submit your application to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-omd-sab@army.mil .

Include the following documents in your PDF:

(1) The Commissioned Officer Broadening Opportunity Application. (Go to 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop paragraph 2 for form.)

(2) Letters of recommendation (LOR) (any format): A maximum of two. One LOR must be 

from the current battalion or brigade commander. Address to "President of the Selection 

Panel." (Suggestion: if you are applying for more than one program have the recommender 

recommend you for "Any Broadening Opportunity Program" instead of a specific program.)

(3) Resume: USAR Officers may use any format with the following information: Name, current 

rank, mailing address, phone number, email address (civilian and military), brief description of 

military work experience with dates, education (include type of degree, degree major, dates 

attended, GPA, name of institution), brief accounting of languages, special skills and interests. 

Resume may not exceed one page in length.

(4) Most current DA Form 705 (ACFT) and DA Form 5500 (Body Fat Content), if applicable.

(5) Copies of last five evaluation reports (DA Form 67-10-1 or 2)

(6) Memorandum for Record with the following information (any format): grade, name, last 

four of your SSN, graduate degree GPA and the following statement: “I understand that if I am 

selected for an Asia-Pacific Center Fellowship, I will incur an active duty service obligation of 

three days for each day I am in this program and that this ADSO is served consecutively with 

other civilian ADSOs. I also understand I will be obligated to serve an immediate two-year post 

fellowship utilization, TBD by DAMO-SSF & HRC. I authorize the U.S. Army Human Resources 

Command to release all documents to anyone who may require them in connection with my 

nomination and or selection to a broadening opportunity program.”

(7) Only if you are also applying for the AUSA Fellowship and/or the George C. Marshall 

European Center for Security Studies: The following statement (any format): "I understand if I 

am applying for more than one program, I may not receive my first preference and I further 

understand my selection or non-selection is determined by the selection panel's order of merit 

list (OML) of the program(s) I am requesting to compete for. I understand if I am selected to 

attend one of the program(s) I am competing for, I will not be considered for any other program 

and I will accept the program I was selected for." Your name/grade must be on statement. Title 

statement "Applying for More Than one Broadening Opportunity Program."

b. Your nomination will be reviewed by your career branch and Leader Development Division 

(OPL-C) for eligibility, availability and derogatory information. You will receive an email stating 

your status within ten working days from submission.

5-7. Point of contact is usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-omd-sab@army.mil.
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Chapter 6 

Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Fellowship

6-1. Program Description

This fellowship exposes officers to educational and research opportunities comparable to graduate-level 

study. Selected officers will undertake and complete multiple major research projects relevant to the 

Department of the Army and publish their work. Fellows regularly interact AUSA senior fellows, which 

include prominent retired 3-star and 4-star Army general officers as well as serving Army general 

officers. Fellows also have the opportunity to participate in AUSA’s many forums and professional 

development venues.

6-2. Selection Process

The U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, KY Selection Panel will 

convene 12-15 September 2023 to select one fellow. Applicants will be notified of the results 

o/a 16 October 2023.

6-3. Obligations Incurred

All Army and Joint positions satisfy post-fellowship utilization requirements. Fellows incur a 

three-year active-duty service obligation (ADSO). This ADSO is served consecutively with other 

civilian ADSOs. There is no post fellowship utilization.

6-4. Fellowship Tenure/Location

a. All Fellows will be assigned to the U.S. Army Student Detachment, Fort Jackson, SC with 

duty at the Association of the United States Army, 2425 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201.

b. Fellowship begins o/a 15 July 2024 and completes nine to twelve months later.

6-5. Eligibility Criteria

a. Be an Active Component (AC) or Reserve Component – Active Guard Reserve (RC-AGR) 

major or lieutenant colonel.

b. Be Intermediate Level Education (ILE) complete.

c. AC officers must not have more than 19 years of Active Federal Commissioned Service 

(AFCS) as of August 2024. 

d. RC-AGR officers must have a mandatory removal date (MRD) of 1 September 2029 or 

later.

e. Have Army Staff, Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of the Army, or Office of the Secretary 

of Defense experience within the last six years. This is recommended but not a requirement.

f. Not be pending any adverse actions and not at risk for promotion or passed over for 

promotion to the next grade.

g. Able to complete full fellowship and active-duty service obligation.

h. Meet Army height & weight requirements.

i. Have potential for future military service.

j. Demonstrate and serve as an example of the “Warrior Ethos.”

k. Not be competing for any other Army-sponsored program, fellowship, or scholarship, until 

selection is made. (The only exception is the Asia-Pacific Center Fellowship for Security 

Studies, and/or the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies Fellowship.)

l. Must not have been selected for and participated in any of the broadening opportunity 

programs, listed at https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, within the last ten years. This does not include 

the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) or the HQDA Strategic Broadening 

Seminars Programs.

6-6. How to apply

a. Not later than 28 July 2023, email your application in one “Portable Document Format”
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(PDF) attachment. Do not attach PDF’s inside of PDF’s (portfolio format). Subject title of the 

email - “Request to compete for the 2024 AUSA Fellowship.” AC Officers submit your application 

to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmd-nonmelapps@army.mil ; AGR Officers submit your application to 

usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-omd-sab@army.mil. Include the following documents in your PDF:

(1) The Commissioned Officer Broadening Opportunity Application. (Go to 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop paragraph 2 for form or the attachments section of this catalog.)

(2) Letters of recommendation (LOR) (any format): A maximum of two. One LOR must be from 

the current battalion or brigade commander. Address to "President of the Selection Panel." 

(Suggestion: if you are applying for more than one program have the recommender recommend 

you for "Any Broadening Opportunity Program" instead of a specific program.)

(3) Resume: Complete and submit (with your application) the Assignment Interactive Module 

(AIM). (Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, or the attachment section of this catalog for this 

form.) USAR Officers may use any format with the following information: Name, current rank, 

mailing address, phone number, email address (civilian and military), brief description of military 

work experience with dates, education (include type of degree, degree major, dates attended, 

GPA, name of institution), brief accounting of languages, special skills, interests. Please keep 

your resume to one page or your application will be returned without action.

(4) Current DA Form 705 (ACFT) and DA Form 5500 (Body Fat Content), if 

applicable.

(5) Copies of last five evaluation reports (DA Form 67-10-1 or 2)

(6) Memorandum for Record with the following information (any format): grade, name, last 

four of your SSN, baccalaureate degree GPA, graduate degree GPA (if applicable), and the 

following statement: “I understand that if I am selected for the 2023 AUSA Fellowship, I will 

incur an active duty service obligation of three days for each day I am in the AUSA Fellowship 

Program and that this ADSO is served consecutively with other civilian ADSOs. I authorize the

U.S. Army Human Resources Command to release all documents to anyone who may require 

them in connection with my nomination and or selection as a 2023 AUSA Fellow. This includes 

OERs, AERs, ORB, or AIM Resume.”

(7) Only if you are also applying for the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies Fellowship 

and/or the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies: The following statement 

(any format): "I understand if I am applying for more than one program, I may not receive my 

first preference and I further understand my selection or non-selection is determined by the 

selection panel's order of merit list (OML) of the program(s) I am requesting to compete for. I 

understand if I am selected to attend one of the program(s) I am competing for, I will not be 

considered for any other program and I will accept the program I was selected for." Your name/ 

grade must be on statement. Title statement "Applying for More Than one Broadening 

Opportunity Program."

b. Your nomination will be reviewed by your career branch manager and HRC, Leader 

Development Division (OPL-C) for eligibility, availability, and derogatory information. You will 

receive an email stating your status within ten working days from submission.

6-7. Points of Contact

a. AC Officers is Dr. Donald. Ellwood, HQDA DCS G-3-5-7 at donald.c.ellwood.civ@army.mil

b. RC/AGR Officers is usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-omd-sab@army.mil.
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Chapter 7 

CGSC Interagency Fellowship

7-1. Program Description

a. The CGSC Interagency Broadening Fellowship immerses majors and lieutenant colonels

of all branches and functional areas into a federal department/agency for one year to develop 

amore thorough understanding of the agency’s mission, culture, capabilities, and procedures 

while contributing to the host department/agency mission as a fully integrated staff officer. This 

broadening assignment allows officers to build key relationships while developing 

comprehensive solutions for our nation’s most difficult national security challenges. This 

broadening fellowship requires an innovative mindset and individual initiative. Fellows need to 

be comfortable routinely interacting with very senior officials within the interagency community. 

Fellows will receive a DA Form 67-10-2 (officer evaluation report) following completion of this 

program.

b. Fellows can earn Experience Based Joint Duty Assignment Credit (E-JDA) during the 

Broadening Fellowship if their duties meet the criteria in CJCSI 1330.05A and DoDI 1300.19.

7-2. Planned participating agencies

Including components are: Office of Management and Budget; Department of State; Central 

Intelligence Agency; U.S. Agency for International Development; Department of Labor; Office of 

the Director of National Intelligence; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Department of 

Transportation; Defense Advanced Research Programs Agency; Federal Emergency 

Management Administration; U.S. Border Patrol; Department of Agriculture; U.S. Marshals 

Service; Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and Explosives; Department of State; U.S. 

Agency for International Development; Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

7-3. Selection Process

a. Step one: The U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, KY CGSC 

Interagency Broadening Fellowship Selection Panel will convene 12 -15 September 2023 to 

establish an order of merit list, which will be submitted to the U.S. Army Command and General 

Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas for final selection/coordination with the respective 

agency.

b. Step two: Selected candidates will be interviewed by CGSC.

c. Candidates will be notified of selection o/a 2 October 2023. Notification for placement at an 

interagency partner will occur o/a 12 February 2024. 

7-4. Obligations

a. Officers incur a three-year Active-Duty Service Obligation (ADSO). This ADSO is served 

consecutively with other civilian ADSOs.

b. Fellows must also serve a two-year post-broadening fellowship utilization assignment, 

normally within the national capital region and would include a Joint/interagency assignment, an 

assignment to a Combatant Command or an Army Component Command, an assignment to 

HQDA, or an assignment to other suitable positions that will take advantage of the fellow’s 

knowledge of the respective agency and relationships to help shape policy, affect improved 

cooperation, and increase effectiveness within the shared strategic and operational 

environment. Command and directorate-level leadership positions also satisfy the utilization 

requirement.

7-5. Broadening Fellowship Location/Tenure

a. Fellows will be assigned to their selected interagency. CGSC, Ft Leavenworth, KS will 

maintain officer’s personnel and financial records to include processing travel documents and 

UCMJ issues.

b. Fellowship begins o/a 1 July 2024 for a duration of not less than 10 months, but not to 

exceed 12 months. Fellows will arrive in the NCR NLT 15 June 2024, unless they receive prior 

approval.
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7-6. Eligibility Criteria

a. Active Component (AC), Reserve Component - Active Guard Reserve (RC-AGR), or Army 

National Guard-Active Guard Reserve (ARNG-AGR) major or lieutenant colonel.

b. AC & ARNG-AGR officers must not have more than 19 years of Active Federal 

Commissioned Service (AFCS) as of August 2024. RC-AGR officers must have a mandatory 

removal date of not less than 1 August 2028. 

c. Key and developmental qualified, IAW DA Pam 600-3, at the time of application.

d. Officers must not have been selected or attended Senior Service College.

e. Possess a fully adjudicated Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) 

security clearance, 1 May 2024, with an adjudication date no earlier than August 2021 and 

must be valid through the duration of the Broadening Fellowship. Those applicants without a 

valid TS-SCI will be required to initiate a TS/SCI background investigation.

f. Intermediate Level Education (ILE) complete at the time of application submission.

g. Not be pending any adverse actions, not at risk for promotion or passed over for promotion 

to the next grade.

h. Meet Army height/weight requirements.

I. Have potential for future military service.

j. Demonstrates and serves as an example of the “Warrior Ethos”.

k. Possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

l. Demonstrates highly developed writing skills.

m. Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and ability to think and contribute in high level,ambiguous 

and unstructured work environments.

n. Not be competing for any other Army-sponsored program, fellowship, or scholarship, until 

selection is made.

o. Must not have been selected for and participated in any of the broadening opportunity 

programs, listed at https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, within the last ten years. This does not include 

the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) or the HQDA Strategic Broadening 

Seminars Programs.

7-7. How to apply (ARNG-AGR candidates, please email your application to the POC listed at 

paragraph nine not later than 28 July 2023.)

a. Not later than 28 July 2023, email your application in one “Portable Document Format” 

(PDF) attachment. Do not attach PDF’s inside of PDF’s (portfolio format). Subject title of the 

email - “Request to compete for the Subject title of email “Request to Compete for the 2024 

CGSC Interagency Broadening Opportunity Program.” AC Officers submit your application to 

usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmd-nonmelapps@army.mil ; AGR Officers submit your application 

to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-omd-sab@army.mil . Include the following documents in your 

PDF:

(1) The Commissioned Officer Broadening Opportunity Application. (Go to 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop paragraph 2 for form or the attachments section of this catalog.)

(2) Most current DA Form 705 (ACFT) and DA Form 5500 (Body Fat content), if 

applicable.

(3) Letters of recommendation (LOR) (any format): A maximum of two. One LOR must be 

from the current commander. Address to "President of the Selection Panel." (Suggestion: if you 

are applying for more than one program have the recommender recommend you for "Any 

Broadening Opportunity Program" instead of a specific program.)

(4) Copies of last five evaluation reports (DA Form 67-10-1 or 2)

(5) Resume: Complete and submit (with your application) the Assignment Interactive 

Module(AIM). (Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, or the attachment section of this catalog for this 

form). AGR Officers may use any format with the following information: Name, current rank, mailing 

address, phone number, email address (civilian and military), brief description of military work 

experience with dates, education (include type of degree, degree major, dates attended, GPA, name 

of institution), brief accounting of languages, special skills, interests. Please keep your resume to 1 

page or your application will be returned without action.

(6) Memorandum for Record (any format): List your top five desired partner agencies, in order of 

preference, see paragraph two. Please include the rationale for your top three choices. Address to.
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“U.S Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.” Your name/grade 

must be on statement. Title statement: “My Top Five Choices for Interagency Partners.”

(7) AC & RC-AGR only: Memorandum for Record with the following information (any format): 

grade, name, last four of your SSN, and the following statement: “I understand, if selected as a 

2024/2025 CGSC Interagency Broadening Fellow, I will incur an active-duty service obligation of 

three years and that this ADSO is served consecutively with other civilian ADSOs. I also 

understand I am obligated to serve an immediate two-year post-broadening fellowship utilization 

assignment, to be determined by my career branch, CGSC and HQDA G-3/5/7. I authorize the

U.S. Army Human Resources Command and CGSC to release all documents to anyone who may 

require them in connection with my nomination and or selection into this program.” ARNG-AGR 

only: Memorandum for Record with the following information (any format): grade, name, last four 

of your SSN, and the following statement: “I understand, if selected as a 2024/2025 CGSC 

Interagency Broadening Fellow, I will incur a service obligation of three years in my current status. 

I also understand that I may receive a two-year utilization assignment following my Broadening 

Fellowship, based on the needs of the Army National Guard. I authorize the U.S. Army Human 

Resources Command, Army National Guard, and CGSC to release all documents to anyone who 

may require them in connection with my nomination and/or selection into this program.”

b. Your nomination will be reviewed by your career branch and HRC, Leader Development 

Division (OPL-C) for eligibility, availability and derogatory information. You will receive an email 

stating your status within ten working days from submission.

7-8. For further information about this Broadening Fellowship go to 

https://partis.leavenworth.army.mil/cgsc/ia. At the login screen, external Ft Leavenworth users 

need to choose AKO login.

7-9. Points of Contact

a. AC Officers: Mr. Kenneth Mackey at kenneth.l.mackey2.civ@army.mil

or usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmd-nonmelapps@army.mil

b. AGR Officers: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-omd-sab@army.mil

c. ARNG-AGR: Mr. Jim Fritschi at james.j.fritschi.ctr@mail.mil.

d. CGSC IA Program Director: Ms. Monique Guerrero at monique.g.guerrero.civ@army.mil. 

Chapter 8 

CGSC Interagency Broadening Chaplain Corps State Department Fellowship

8-1. Program Description

a. The Chaplain Corps State Department Fellowship is designed to develop strategic level 

understanding of foreign policy and programs focused on advancement of religious freedom and

U.S. efforts to effectively engage religious communities globally. Officers will increase their ability to 

review and implement religious actor engagement strategies utilizing a whole of government 

approach while enabling their ability to analyze religious freedom issues and their implications for

U.S. foreign policy. Officers will gain experience and an understanding of Congressional 

engagements relevant to international religious freedom and corollary human rights concerns. 

Additionally, officers will provide subject matter expertise and liaison capability with Geographic 

Combatant Command, National Guard Bureau, Army Service Component Command, and Joint 

Staff Chaplaincies facilitating broader strategic understanding of the impact of religious actor 

engagements within military operations. Fellows will receive a DA Form 67-10-2 (officer evaluation 

report) following completion of this program.

b. Duty Description: Serves as a member of the Strategic Religious Engagement Unit, within the 

Office of International Religious Freedom, responsible for providing analytical and advisory support 

for the planning, development, and implementation of U.S. foreign policy. Develops, reviews, and 

implements religious freedom promotion strategies at the direction of Office leadership. Monitors 

and analyzes religious freedom issues, human rights, and related developments and analyzes their
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implications for U.S. foreign policy. Drafts, edits, and reviews policy papers, speeches, talking 

points, and press guidance.

8-2. Selection Process

a. Step one: The U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains Personnel Office screens applicants for 

eligibility.

b. Step two: A board of chaplains will convene 18-22 September 2023 to select two

fellows for recommendation to the Chief of Chaplains.

c. Step three: Recommended candidates will complete an in-person interview with the 

Chief of Chaplains or the Deputy Chief of Chaplains for selection as a fellow NLT 16 October 

2024.

d. Chief of Chaplains Personnel Office submits selected fellow to the U.S. Army Command and 

General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas for final coordination with the respective agency. 

Candidates will be notified of final results not later than 30 March 2024.

8-3. Obligations

a. Officers incur a three-year Active Duty Service Obligation (ADSO). This ADSO is served 

consecutively with other civilian ADSOs.

b. Fellows must also serve a two-year post-broadening fellowship utilization assignment at

the Office of the Chief of Chaplains in the Pentagon, the Joint Staff Chaplain’s Office, an Army Service 

Component Command, or Geographic Combatant Command.

8-4. Broadening Fellowship Location/Tenure

a. Fellows will be assigned to U.S. State Department, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights 

and Labor – Office of International Religious Freedom. CGSC, Ft Leavenworth, KS will maintain 

officer’s personnel and financial records to include processing travel documents and UCMJ 

issues.

b. Fellowship begins o/a 15 July 2024 for a duration of not less than 12 months, no later than 

15 July and ending no sooner than 15 June of each year. All fellows will work at the U.S. State 

Department Building, Washington, D.C.

8-5. Eligibility Criteria

a. This fellowship is restricted to Active Component (AC) Chaplains,

b. Officers must have less than 15 years of Active Federal Commissioned Service (AFCS) as 

of July 2024. 

c. Intermediate Level Education (ILE) complete at the time of application.

d. Officers must hold the rank of Major at the time of application and not be promotable to 

Lieutenant Colonel at the time of selection.

e. Not be pending any adverse actions, not at risk for promotion or passed over for promotion 

to the next grade.

f. Meet Army height/weight requirements.

g. Have potential for future military service.

h. Demonstrates and serves as an example of the “Warrior Ethos”.

i. Possess interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and form mutually supportive 

relationships with people from diverse backgrounds. The individual must also demonstrate 

superb written and spoken communication skills.

j. Demonstrates highly developed writing skills.

k. Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and ability to think and contribute in high level, ambiguous 

and unstructured work environments.

l. Not be competing for any other Army-sponsored program, fellowship, or scholarship, until 

selection is made.

8-6. How to apply

Not later than 28 July 2023, email your application in one “Portable Document Format” (PDF) 

attachment. Do not attach PDF’s inside of PDF’s (portfolio format). Subject title of the email - 
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“Request to compete for the Subject title of email “CGSC Interagency Broadening Chaplain 

Corps State Department Fellowship.” Officers submit your application to

occh-personnelactionsofficer@army.mil. Include the following documents in your PDF:

a. The Commissioned Officer Broadening Opportunity Application. (Go 

tohttps://www.hrc.army.mil/bop paragraph 2 for form.)

b. Most current DA Form 705 (ACFT) and DA Form 5500 (Body Fat content), if 

applicable.

c. Letters of recommendation (LOR) (any format): A maximum of two. One LOR must be from the 

current battalion or brigade commander. And the other from a CH COL. Address to "President of the 

Selection Panel."

d. Resume: Complete and submit (with your application) the Assignment Interactive Module 

(AIM). (Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, or the attachment section of this catalog for this 

form.)

e. Memorandum for Record (any format): List your top five desired partner agencies, in order 

of preference. Please include the rationale for your top three choices. Address to “U.S. Army 

Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.” Your name/grade must be on 

statement. Title statement: “My Choice for Interagency Partners: Chaplain Corps

U.S. Department of State Fellowship.”

f. Memorandum for Record with the following information (any format): grade, name, last four 

of your SSN, and the following statement: “I understand, if selected as a 2024/2025 CGSC 

Interagency Broadening Chaplain Corps State Department Fellowship, I will incur an active duty

service obligation of three years and that this ADSO is served consecutively with other civilian ADSOs.

I also understand I am obligated to serve an immediate two-year post-broadening 

fellowship utilization assignment at the U.S. State Department Building, Washington, D.C. I 

authorize the U.S. Army Human Resources Command and CGSC to release all documents to anyone 

who may require them in connection with my nomination and or selection into this

program.”

8-7. Your nomination will be reviewed by your career branch for eligibility, availability and 

derogatory information. You will receive an email stating your status within ten working days 

from submission.

8-8. Points of Contact

a. Point of contact is occh-personnelactionsofficer@army.mil.
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Chapter 9 (Updated 17 January 2024)

General (R) Wayne A. Downing Scholarship

9-1. Program Description

The General Wayne A. Downing Scholarship Program is sponsored by the West Point 

Association of Graduates (WPAOG) and managed by the Combating Terrorism Center at West 

Point. The program aims to produce innovative thinkers and to develop the strategic acumen of 

tomorrow’s operational leaders. The program accomplishes this by providing select Army 

officers the opportunity to study terrorism, counterterrorism, and other complex and evolving 

national security threats at top tier graduate schools. This scholarship program is open to 

officers from all commissioning sources in the Air Defense Artillery, Armor, Aviation, Chemical 

Corps, Civil Affairs, Corps of Engineers, Cyber Corps, Field Artillery, Infantry, Information 

Operations, Military Intelligence, Military Police, Psychological Operations, and Special Forces.

The program simultaneously offers immersion experiences that expose Downing Scholars to the 

U.S. counterterrorism interagency community; foreign counterterrorism forces; and different 

cultures and ways of understanding the threats facing the United States today. Scholars are 

selected based on their exceptional military record, commitment to service, leadership potential, 

and desire to deepen their understanding of terrorism and political violence. The program seeks 

to extend General Downing's legacy by recognizing the importance of educating leaders to not 

only understand the present threat, but to anticipate and prepare for future threats in complex 

operating environments, with special emphasis on counterterrorism. Officers selected for 

participation will be appointed fellows of the Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) at West Point 

while in the program.

9-2. Universities (include but are not limited to the list below)

Officers may request a specific university and field of study in their application provided the 

program is related to the study of terrorism, political violence, and emerging national security 

threats. However, scholars must be flexible in the determination of university and field of study 

and understand that the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point has the final decision on 

where the scholar will attend school. Applications requesting MBA programs will not be 

considered, nor will applications for one-year executive programs. While the recommended 

schools / programs listed below are primarily security studies or public policy programs, 

applicants are not restricted to these programs and can consider other relevant programs. For 

example, a master’s in computer science could be relevant given the use of the internet by 

terrorists and other insurgent organizations for a host of activities. All applicants must apply to at 

least one foreign-based school. 

a. Foreign-based schools. Applicants should consider, but are not limited to, the following 

foreign based programs. Masters programs within the Department of War Studies, Kings 

College, United Kingdom; MPhil in International Relations, University of Oxford, United 

Kingdom; MPhil in Politics and International Relations, University of Cambridge; United 

Kingdom; London School of Economics, United Kingdom; MSc in International Relations, 

University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Master of Arts in International Affairs, Johns Hopkins 

School of International Affairs, Bologna, Italy; Master in International Security, Sciences Po, 

France; MA in International Relations, Leiden University, the Netherlands; MA in Government 

Studies with Diplomacy & conflict Studies or Counter-Terrorism & Homeland Security, 

Reichman University, Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy, Israel; Master of 

International Affairs, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Nanyang Technological 

University, Singapore; MA in International Relations, University of Melbourne, Australia; Master 

of International Security, University of Sydney, Australia; Master of Strategy and Security, 

Master of War Studies, or Master of International Relations, University of New South Wales; 

Master of International Relations, University of Queensland, Australia; Master of Strategic 

Studies or Master of International Relations, Australia National University, Australia; or Master 

of Public Policy, University of Tokyo, Japan.
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b. U.S.-based schools: Applicants should consider, but are not limited to, the following U.S. 

based programs. Yale University, Jackson School for Global Affairs; Stanford University, 

Freeman Spogoli Institute for International Studies; University of Chicago, Harris School of 

Public Policy; University of Chicago Committee on International Relations; Duke University, 

Sanford School of Public Policy; Princeton University, School of Public and International Affairs; 

Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs; Johns Hopkins, School of 

Advanced International Studies; Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government; George 

Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs; Syracuse University, Maxwell 

School of Citizenship and Public Affairs; Tufts University, Fletcher School of Law and 

Diplomacy; George Mason University, Schar School of Policy and Government; Carnegie 

Mellon, Institute for Politics and Strategy or Heinz College; University of Texas – Austin, Lyndon 

B. Johnson School of Public Affairs; University of Denver, Josef Korbel School of International 

Studies; or Georgetown University, National Security Studies Program.

c. Proposed course of study: Candidates need to indicate what graduate program they 

desire to attend and the particular program of study. Security studies, political sciences, and 

international relations/affairs are the preferred areas of study with a focus on 

terrorism/counterterrorism studies.

9-3. Selection Process

a. Phase I: The U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, KY, Downing 

Scholarship Selection Panel will convene 7-10 May 2024. Applicants will be notified of the HRC 

Selection Panel nomination results o/a 14 June 2024. 

b. Phase II: The names and applications of the top candidates will be submitted to the 

Combating Terrorism Center at West Point for final selection of scholars. Candidates will be 

notified of the results NLT 31 August 2024. Once applicants have been officially accepted to 

their university, they will submit an Advanced Civil Schooling (ACS) packet through their branch 

to AEPB. Once the ACS packet is approved, HRC will coordinate with the officers to initiate 

assignment into the program.

9-4. Scholarship Tenure/Location

a. Scholars will be managed by the U.S. Army Student Detachment, West Point, NY with 

assignment at their selected university. Scholars will be non-resident fellows of the Combating 

Terrorism Center at West Point.

b. Scholars will begin their program summer 2025 and complete approximately 24 months 

thereafter. Scholars PCS to their school in July with a week-long orientation program TDY to 

West Point NLT 15 July. 

c. Scholars are required to maintain their security clearance during the program.

9-5. Obligations Incurred

a. Scholars incur a three for one active duty service obligation (ADSO), computed in days, 

for every day in the program. This ADSO is served consecutively with other civilian ADSOs.

b. Post scholarship assignment will be to an operational/tactical assignment, determined by 

scholar’s career manager.

9-6. Eligibility Criteria

a. Be an Active Component branch qualified captain or major.

b. Permanently assigned to one of the following career branches: Air Defense Artillery, 

Armor, Aviation, Chemical Corps, Civil Affairs, Corps of Engineers, Cyber Corps, Field Artillery, 

Infantry, Information Operations, Military Intelligence, Military Police, Psychological Operations, 

and Special Forces.

c. Captains must have successfully completed a current grade key developmental 

assignment, IAW DA Pam 600-3 and successfully completed the Captain’s Career Course, prior 

to starting the program. 
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d. Majors must not have more than 18 months time-in-grade as of August 2025. 

e. Have between 5 and 14 Active Federal Commissioned Service (AFCS) years, by August 

2024. 

f. Have potential for future military service. Not be pending any adverse actions, not at risk 

for promotion or passed over for promotion to the next grade.

g. Meet Army height and weight requirements.

h. Hold a current secret clearance or higher.

i. Must be able to complete full scholarship without interruption.

j. Have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better. (May be waived if the 

officer possesses a graduate degree from an accredited university or submits a statement of 

academic readiness to be a graduate degree student, see paragraph 9-7a (10) for statement.

k. Demonstrates and exemplifies the “Warrior Ethos.”

l. Must not have been selected for and participated in any of the broadening opportunity 

programs, listed at https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, within the last ten years. This does not include 

the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) or the HQDA Strategic Broadening 

Seminars Programs.

9-7. How to apply

a. Not later than 25 March 2024, email the following to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.faddnonmelapps@army.mil. Do not attach PDF’s inside of PDF’s (portfolio format). Subject title of 

email: “Request to Compete for the FY2025 General Wayne A. Downing Scholarship Program.”

(1) The Commissioned Officer Broadening Opportunity Application. (Go to 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, paragraph 2 for form, or the attachment section of this catalog for 

form.)

(2) Most current DA Form 705 (ACFT) and DA Form 5500/5501 (Body Fat Content), if 

applicable.

(3) Resume: Complete and submit (with your application) the Assignment Interactive 

Module (AIM.) (Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, paragraph 12 for form, or the attachment 

section of this catalog for this form.)

(4) The three following separate essays, (can be in any format and not longer than 500 

words per essay. Your name/grade must be on each statement):

a. Essay Question 1: Explain why the Downing Scholars Program is a desired next step 

in your career. How does this program fit with your short (5 year) - and long-term (10 year) 

career goals and why this is the best program for you at this point in your career? Title 

statement “Essay 1.” Not more than 500 words.

b. Essay Question 2: Who is your greatest role model and why? Not more than 300 

words. Title statement “Essay 2.”

c. Essay Question 3: What are your research interests? Not more than 150 words. Title 

statement “Essay 3.”

(5) List of preferred universities and field of study by preference, see paragraph 9-2. Can 

be in any format. Your name/grade must be on statement. You must state if you would be willing 

to attend a foreign school. Title statement “List of Preferred Universities.” 

(6) Letters of recommendation (LOR) (any format): A maximum of two. One LOR must 

be from the current battalion or brigade commander. Address to "President of the Selection 

Panel." (Suggestion: if you are applying for more than one program have the recommender 

recommend you for "Any Broadening Opportunity Program" instead of a specific program.)

(7) Copy of “official” GRE scores.

(8) Copies of last five evaluation reports (DA Form 67-10-1 or 2.)

(9) Official Transcript from any degree you have been awarded at undergraduate and 

graduate level.
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(10) Only applicants with a bachelors GPA below 3.0 and no graduate degree must 

submit statement explaining your academic readiness to be a graduate school student. Include 

any unique circumstance(s) why an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 was obtained (e.g. played 

four years of a D1 athletic sport, or switched programs, family emergency, etc.) Can be in any 

format. Your name/grade must be on statement. Title statement “Academic Readiness to be a 

Graduate School Student.”

(11) The following statement only, if you are applying for more than one program (any 

format):

“I understand if I am applying for more than one program, I may not receive my first 

preference and I further understand my selection or non-selection is determined by the selection 

panel’s order of merit list (OML) of the program(s) I am requesting to compete for. I understand 

if I am selected to attend one of the program(s) I am competing for, I will not be considered for 

any other program and I will accept the program I was selected for.” Your name/grade must be 

on statement. Title statement “Applying for More Than one Broadening Opportunity Program.”

(12) Memorandum for Record with the following information (any format): grade, name, 

last four of your SSN, baccalaureate degree GPA, graduate degree GPA (if applicable), GRE 

scores (verbal/quantitative/analytical), defense language aptitude battery scores (if applicable), 

and the following statement: 

“I understand that if I am selected for the FY25 General Wayne A. Downing Scholarship, I 

will incur an active duty service obligation (ADSO) of three days for each day I am in my 

selected Broadening Opportunity Program and that this ADSO is served consecutively with 

other ADSOs. I also understand I will be obligated to serve an immediate two-year post 

scholarship assignment to an operational/tactical assignment, determined by my career 

manager. I authorize the U.S. Army Human Resources Command to release all documents to 

anyone who may require them in connection with my nomination and or selection to a 

broadening opportunity program.”

b. Your nomination will be reviewed by your career branch and HRC, Force Alignment and 

Development Division (FSF-OE) for eligibility, availability, and derogatory information. You will 

receive an email stating your application status within ten working days from submission.

9-8. Point of contact is AEPB Broadening Opportunities Program Manager at 

usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.fadd-nonmelapps@army.mil.

Chapter 10

George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies Fellowship

10-1. Program Description

The Marshall Center, as a key instrument of German-American cooperation that works to create 

a more stable security environment by advancing democratic institutions and relationships; 

promoting active, peaceful, whole-of-government approaches to address transnational and 

regional security challenges; and creating and enhancing enduring partnerships worldwide. The 

George C. Marshall Center (GCMC) conducts a variety of unique programs involving officials

from more than 152 countries. The GCMC contributes to security cooperation throughout the 

region with tailored, professional education and research, dialogue, and the persistent, through 

and thoughtful examination of issues that confront our client nations today and, in the years, 

ahead. Fellows enhance their general understanding of international and security affairs, while 

developing specialist knowledge of European and Eurasian security issues. Fellows have the 

opportunity to participate in resident courses and conferences as students and/or facilitators on 

the GCMC staff. The fellow is expected to conduct regional orientation travel, and to research 

security topics for possible publication. The fellow may also participate in distinguished military 

and academic visits to GCMC.

10-2. Selection Process

The U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, KY Selection Panel will 

convene 12-15 September 2023 to select one fellow. Applicants will be notified of the results 

o/a 15 October 2023. 
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10-3. Obligations Incurred

a. Fellows incur a three-year active-duty service obligation (ADSO). This ADSO is served 

consecutively with other civilian ADSOs.

b. Fellows serve an immediate 24-month post-fellowship utilization in the EUCOM AOR, 

TBD by HRC. Specific assignments will be in accordance with career progression in DA PAM 

600-3. Fellows will contact their career manager immediately upon notification of selection to 

discuss the utilization assignment.

10-4. Fellowship Tenure/Location

a. All Fellows will be assigned to the U.S. Army Student Detachment, Fort Jackson, SC 

w/duty at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, Unit 24502, APO AE 

09053 (Garmisch, Germany).

b. All will report between 15 July 2024 and 15 August 2024. 

c. Please note that fellows will have to use Tricare Remote Locations (no US healthcare 

facilities are in the local area).

10-5. Eligibility Criteria

a. Reserve Component - Active Guard Reserve (RC-AGR) Major or Lieutenant Colonel.

b. RC-AGR officers must have a mandatory removal date of 1 September 2028 or later.

c. Must have a graduate degree at time of application.

d. Be MEL-4 complete.

e. Have interest and experience in political-military affairs.

f. Not be pending any adverse actions, not at risk for promotion or passed over for promotion 

to the next grade.

g. Be able to complete full fellowship and a two-year immediate post fellowship utilization 

assignment without interruption.

h. Meet Army height & weight requirements.

i. Have potential for future military service.

j. Have a strong file, as indicated by last three Officer Evaluation Forms (DA Form 67-10-1, 

2, or 67-9).

k. Had a physical within the last five years.

l. Demonstrates and serves as an example of the "Warrior Ethos".

m. Not be competing for any other Army-sponsored program, fellowship, or scholarship, until 

selection is made. (The only exception is the AUSA Fellowship, and the Asia-Pacific Center 

Fellowship for Security Studies.)

n. Must not have been selected for and participated in any of the broadening opportunity 

programs, listed at https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, within the last ten years. This does not include 

the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) or the HQDA Strategic Broadening 

Seminars Programs.

10-6. How to apply

a. Not later than 28 July 2023, email your application in one “Portable Document Format” (PDF) 

attachment. Do not attach PDF’s inside of PDF’s (portfolio format). Subject title of the email - “Request to 

compete for the FY24 George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies Fellowship.” AGR 

Officers submit your application to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd- omd-sab@army.mil . Include the following

documents in your PDF:

(1) Commissioned Officers – please submit the Commissioned Officer BroadeningOpportunity 

Application. (Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop paragraph 2 for form.)

(2) Letters of Recommendation (LOR) A maximum of two. One LOR must be from a current 

battalion or brigade commander. Can be in any format. Addressed to the “President of the 

Selection Panel.”

(3) Most current DA Form 705 (ACFT) and DA Form 5500 (Body Fat Content), if 

applicable.

(4) Copies of last five evaluation reports (DA Form 67-10-1 or 2)

(5) Resume: Complete and submit (with your application) the Assignment Interactive Module 
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(AIM). (Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, or the attachment section of this catalog for this form.) 

AGR Officers may use any format with the following information: Name, current rank, mailing 

address, phone number, email address (civilian and military), brief description of military work

experience with dates, education (include type of degree, degree major, dates attended, GPA,

name of institution), brief accounting of languages, special skills, interests. Please keep your

resume to one page or your application will be returned without action.

(6) Memorandum for Record with the following information (any format): grade, name, last

four of your SSN, graduate degree GPA, and the following statement: “I understand that if I am

selected for the FY 2024 George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies Fellowship,

I will incur an active duty service obligation (ADSO) of three days for each day I am in this

program and that this ADSO is served consecutively with other civilian ADSOs. I also 

understand that I must also serve an immediate two-year post fellowship utilization, TBD by

DAMO-SSF & HRC. I authorize the U.S. Army Human Resources Command to release all

documents to anyone who may require them in connection with my nomination and or selection 

to a broadening opportunity program.”

(7) Only if you are also applying for the AUSA Fellowship and/or the Asia-Pacific Center for

Security Studies Fellowship: The following statement: "I understand if I am applying for more 

than one program, I may not receive my first preference and I further understand my selection is 

determined by the selection panel's order of merit list (OML) of the program(s) I am requesting 

to compete for. I understand if I am selected to attend one of the program(s) I am competing for,

I will not be considered for any other program and I will accept the program I was selected for."

Can be in any format. Your name/grade must be on statement. Title statement "Applying for

More Than one Broadening Opportunity Program."

b. Your nomination will be reviewed by your career branch and HRC, Leader Development

Division (OPL-C) for eligibility, availability and derogatory information. You will receive an email 

stating your status within ten working days from submission.

10-7. Point of contact is usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-omd-sab@army.mil .

Chapter 11 (Updated 17 January 2024)

Harvard Strategist Program

11-1. Program Description

Selected officers will pursue the Mid-Career Master in Public Administration at Harvard

University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and then complete a mandatory utilization

assignment within the Army G-3/5, or other locations outside the National Capital Region as

directed by the HQDA Director, Strategy, Plans and Policy. Officers that successfully complete

this program are awarded a skill identifier of "6Z" (Strategic Studies Graduate) and are transferred 

to FA59 upon graduation. As approved by the HQDA DCS G-3/5 in 2022, officers may also be 

allowed to apply to a select group of additional schools as secondary options. The HQDA 

proponent, DAMO-SS, will direct which schools officers can attend, based on acceptance, funding 

available, and Army requirements. Attendance at the John F. Kennedy School of Government will 

remain the program priority, but other schools will be utilized as required to ensure sufficient 

program throughput. This program and the follow-on assignment are highly challenging. Selected 

officers regularly interact at the general officer level within the Army and Joint Force.

Selected United States Army Reserve (USAR) officers will be assessed into the Active Guard 

Reserve (AGR) program. Upon graduation from HKS, USAR officers will complete a two-year 

utilization tour at HQDA DCS G-3/5 and a minimum one year follow on assignment with the Office 

of the Chief of Army Reserve (OCAR) G-3/5. 

Selected Army National Guard officers (ARNG) will be assessed into the Title 10 AGR program. 

Upon graduation from HKS, ARNG officers will complete a mandatory utilization assignment 

within the ARNG G-3/5, or other location as directed, during which time they will transition to 

FA59. 
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11-2. Selection Process 

a. The U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, KY will forward the 

names and applications of the officers that are approved to compete for this program to the 

FA59 Proponent Manager, Strategic Leadership Division, HQDA G-3/5 (DAMO-SSF). 

Applicants seeking to transfer to FA59 will be administered several assessments that include a 

writing sample, Graduate Skills Diagnostic, and an Army Research Institute assessment. The 

FA59 Proponent Manager convenes a selection panel, including representatives from both 

USAR and ARNG and develops an order-of-merit list. The HQDA Director, Strategy, Plans and 

Policy approves final selection scholars.

b. Candidates are notified of final selection, o/a 3 September 2024. Once selected, officers 

will be paired with a Harvard Kennedy School graduate officer to assist them in applying for 

admission directly to Harvard University. During this application phase, applicants will be given 

the list of additional schools approved for the expanded program. Harvard makes final 

admission decisions for academic year (AY) 2025-2026 o/a March 2025. Once applicants have 

been officially accepted, HRC and ARNG will coordinate with the officers to initiate assignment 

into the program. 

11-3. Obligations Incurred 

a. Scholars incur an Active-Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) three times the length of 

schooling IAW AR 350-100. This ADSO is served consecutively or concurrently with other 

ADSOs IAW AR 350-100. The Harvard Mid-Career Master of Public Administration is a 324-day 

program.

b. RA Officers incur an immediate two-year utilization assignment, determined by the Army 

G-3/5 in coordination with the Human Resources Command FA59 Career Manager, following 

graduation from Harvard University. USAR officers incur an initial 3-year obligation as an AGR 

officer and an immediate utilization assignment, determined by the Army G-3/5 in coordination 

with the FA59 Army Reserve Proponent Advisor (ARPA), following graduation. ARNG officers 

incur an initial 3-year Title 10 obligation and an immediate utilization assignment within the 

ARNG G-5. ARNG will complete FA59 MEL-4 requirements and transition to the Title 10 AGR 

career program upon completion.

11-4. Scholarship Tenure/Location 

a. Selected officers will be assigned to Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138 

(W30U7Y) and managed by the U.S. Army Student Detachment, Fort Jackson, SC.

b. Program begins July 2025 and ends approximately 11 months thereafter. 

11-5. Eligibility Criteria 

a. Regular Army (RA) or USAR (AGR/TPU/IRR/IMA) officers eligible to transfer to FA59 

(e.g., AMEDD, JAG and Chaplain Corps officers are typically not eligible for this program per 

Army policy.) RA officers must hold the rank of CPT or MAJ and in a year group between 2015 

and 2018. USAR officers must hold the rank of CPT or MAJ. Officers of all components in the 

rank of MAJ cannot have more than 24 months time-in-grade as of July 2025. 

b. All applicants must complete a graduate skills diagnostic, an online examination that 

assesses grammar and composition skills. Applicants must also submit a writing sample on a 

topic selected by the proponent office. Applicants must receive a passing assessment from the 

BSAP faculty to remain qualified for the Harvard Strategist Program. Finally, applicants must 

complete an online assessment of attributes relevant for FA59s. Coordination for these three 

requirements will occur after all applications are received, but before the selection panel 

convenes. The FA59 proponent manager will contact applicants after they have submitted their 

packets to HRC in April. Failing these assessments will result in the officers being removed from 

consideration for the program.

c. CPTs must have successfully completed a key developmental assignment for current 

grade and branch IAW DA PAM 600-3, prior to starting the program. At the time of application, 

RA CPTs must have a minimum of 12 months rated time (Officer Evaluation Report) in their 

Army Military Human Resource Record.
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d. Applicants must have completed the Captains Career Course (CCC) not later than June 

2024. 

e. USAR AGR officers must be eligible for continuation in the AGR Program. All TPU/IMA 

or IRR applicants applying for the HSP program will submit an AGR application via the My 

Record Portal (select the AGR Application link on the Tools Tab). All TPU/IMA or IRR applicants 

must meet the AGR accessions qualification in accordance with AR 135-18 to be accessed into 

the AGR program. Any TPU/IMA or IRR selectee must start their initial AGR tour not later than 

the start of the Harvard Summer Program, July 2025. 

f. Not pending any adverse actions and not at risk for promotion or passed over for 

promotion to the next grade. 

g. Bachelor’s Degree grade point average of 3.0 or higher (applicants may receive a waiver 

by the FA59 Proponent Manager if officer has a self-funded graduate degree). 

h. Graduate record exam (GRE) minimum scores of 153 verbal, 144 quantitative, and 4.0 

analytical (writing). Test date must be within five years as of 1 December 2024. 

i. Able to complete the full scholarship and utilization without interruption. 

j. Meet Army height and weight requirements. 

k. Demonstrate and serve as an example of the “Warrior Ethos.” 

l. Not competing for any other Army-sponsored program, fellowship, or scholarship, until 

selection is made.

m. Not have a graduate degree paid for by the U.S. Army. This means the tuition and fees 

were solely funded by the U.S. Government. Degrees funded through Tuition Assistance (TA), 

Degree Completion; Cooperative Degree; Intermediate Level Education; GI Bill; or 

Commissioning Programs do not apply.

n. Officer must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Top Secret/Sensitive 

Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

o. Officers with a P2 or P3 Profile must submit a copy of their DA Form 3349 or 

MMRB/MEB/MAR2 documentation as part of their packet demonstrating they are eligible to 

deploy world-wide.

p. Must not have been selected for and participated in any of the broadening opportunity 

programs, listed at https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, within the last ten years. This does not include 

the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) or the HQDA Strategic Broadening 

Seminar Programs.

q. ARNG officers must review the ARNG Broadening Opportunities Program (BOP) catalog 

and meet all requirements listed.

11-6. How to apply

a. Not later than 12 April 2024, email your application in one Portable Document Format 

(PDF) attachment. Do not attach PDFs inside of the PDF (portfolio format). Subject title of the 

email - “Request to compete for the FY2024 Harvard Strategist Program.” Include the following 

documents in your PDF: 

(1) The Commissioned Officer Broadening Opportunity Application 

(2) Current DA Form 705-Test, ACFT Scorecard and DA Form 5500/5501, Body Fat 

Content Worksheet (if applicable).

(3) Resume: Complete and submit the Assignment Interactive Module (AIM) resume. 

USAR and ARNG Officers may use any format with the following information: Name, current 

rank, mailing address, phone number, email address (civilian and military), brief description of 

military work experience with dates, education (include type of degree, degree major, dates 

attended, GPA, name of institution), brief accounting of languages, special skills, interests. 

Please keep your resume to one page or your application will be returned without action. 

(4) Letters of recommendation (LOR) (any format): A maximum of two. One LOR must 

be from your current battalion or brigade commander. Address to: “President of the Selection 

Panel.” 

(5) Submit a statement (any format) that discusses your career goals, as well as the 

factors that led you to select the Harvard Strategist program as a means of furthering your 

personal and professional goals. Be as specific as possible in describing how your expected 
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course of study will enable you to build on your prior professional experience and achieve those 

goals. (500 word limit)

(6) Undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts.

(7) Copy of official GRE scores.

(8) Copies of last five officer evaluation reports (DA Form 67-10-1 or 2)

(9) Memorandum for Record, signed and dated, with the following information: 

(a) RA/RC-AGR officers: Grade, name, last four of SSN, baccalaureate degree GPA, 

graduate degree GPA (if applicable), GRE scores and the following statement:

“I understand that if I am selected for the FY2024 Harvard Strategist Program, I will incur 

an active-duty service obligation (ADSO) 3 times the length of schooling and that this ADSO is 

served consecutively or concurrently with other ADSOs IAW AR 350-100. I also understand I 

will be obligated to serve a 2-year utilization assignment immediately following my attendance at 

the Harvard Kennedy School. I further understand that after successful completion in the 

Harvard Strategist Program, I will be branch transferred to FA59 (Strategist). I authorize the 

U.S. Army Human Resources Command to release all submitted documents and other 

documents in my Army Military Human Resource Record (e.g., Officer Evaluation Reports, 

Officer Record Brief, etc.) to anyone who may require them in connection with my nomination 

and or selection to a broadening opportunity program.”

(b) Non-AGR USAR Candidates only: Grade, name, last four of SSN and the following 

statement:

“I understand that I must meet the Army Reserve Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program 

accessions requirements, in accordance with AR 135-18. I further agree to apply for and accept 

an appointment into the AGR Program for the length of the Harvard Strategist Program, which 

includes the mandatory 2-year utilization assignment. I understand that failure to complete the 

Harvard Strategist Program will result in my immediate removal from the USAR AGR program. I 

understand that as an RC-AGR officer, my military records will be reviewed prior to the end of 

my initial three-year AGR tour. If the review of my military records is satisfactory, I will have the 

option of either 1) being placed on AGR indefinite status, or 2) reverting to my original reserve 

status (IRR, TPU, or IMA) after completing the entire Harvard Strategic Education Program, 

including utilization. If the review of my military records is unsatisfactory, I understand I will 

revert to my original reserve status (IRR, TPU, or IMA) after completing the entire Harvard 

Strategist Program, including utilization. I also understand I will be removed from the Harvard 

Strategist Program if I am not accessed into the AGR Program”.

(c) ARNG Applicants only: Grade, name, last four of SSN, and the following statement:

“I understand that if I am selected for the FY2024 Harvard Strategist Program, upon 

graduation, I will incur an active-duty service obligation (ADSO) three times the length of 

schooling and that this ADSO is served consecutively or concurrently with other ADSOs IAW 

AR 350-100. I understand that, upon graduation, I will be ordered to T10 active duty for an initial 

three-year utilization, during which time I will complete requirements to transition to FA59 and 

the T10 AGR career program. I understand that, should I fail to graduate from Harvard or 

complete the FA59 transition, I will be released from T10 orders, return to my basic branch and 

State/Territory/DC, and will no longer be eligible for the T10 AGR program.”

b. AC Officers will submit applications to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.fadd-nonmelapps@army.mil

and will curtesy copy (CC) the Assistant FA59 Proponent Manager, MAJ Michael Duffy at 

michael.p.duffy1.mil@army.mil. 

c. USAR Officers (IMA/IRR/AGR) submit your application to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmdomd-sab@army.mil. 

d. USAR Officers (TPU) submit your application to usarmy.usarc.arcg.mbx.cmo-mi@army.mil. 

e. ARNG Officers submit your application to arng_harvard_strategist_applications@army.mil. 

f. Applications are reviewed by the officer's career manager and HRC for eligibility, 

availability, and derogatory information. Applicants will receive an email stating their status 

within ten working days from submission. USAR/ARNG approved applications will be forwarded 

to Force Alignment and Development Division (FSF-OE) for inclusion in the Strategic 

Leadership Division, HQDA G-3/5/7 (DAMO-SSF) selection Panel.
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11-7. Points of Contact 

a. RA Candidates: HRC BOP Program Manager at usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.faddnonmelapps@army.mil, CC MAJ Michael Duffy, Assistant FA59 Proponent Manager, 

Michael.p.duffy1.mil@army.mil

b. USAR Candidates: Army Reserve FA 59 Proponent Office, COL David Kogon at 

david.r.kogon.mil@army.mil, Ms. Lee Green at lee.c.green.civ@army.mil, or MAJ Michael 

Naylor at michael.j.naylor20.mil@army.mil. 

c. RC Officers (IMA/IRR/AGR): usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-omd-sab@army.mil. 

d. RC Officers (TPU): MAJ Angela Reddick at usarmy.usarc.arcg.mbx.cmo-mi@army.mil. 

e. ARNG Officers: ARNG Harvard Strategist Program Manager, MAJ Joseph Wilson at 

joseph.a.wilson109.mil@army.mil or arng_harvard_strategist_applications@army.mil. 

Chapter 12 (Updated 17 January 2024)

General Omar N. Bradley (JCS/OSD/ARSTAF) Fellowship

12-1. Program Overview

The Bradley Fellowship connects the highest-performing Officers with the strategic operating

environment to develop the next generation of senior leaders. Named in honor of General Omar

B. Bradley, who served as both Chief of Staff of the Army and our nation’s first Chairman of the

Joint Chiefs of Staff, this Fellowship builds cohorts of Officers that think strategically and

communicate effectively; collaborate constructively to lead innovation as members of a larger

alumni network; and act confidently to address the most challenged defense problems. Bradley 

Fellows benefit from proximity within the National Capital Region, gaining a unique opportunity 

to obtain graduate policy education at Georgetown University, and participate in hands-on 

innovation and problem-solving training. Cohorts are introduced to Joint, Interagency, 

Intergovernmental, and Multinational (JIIM) organizations, and vertically broadened through 

immersive experiences and assignments that align with DoD and Army priorities. The Bradley 

Fellowship seeks Officers with an exceptional record of performance; commitment to service; 

leadership potential; a spirit of innovation and collaboration; and the ability to think and 

communicate strategically. Commanders are encouraged to identify and encourage their very 

best Officers for this premier program. Officers successfully completing this program will be 

awarded a skill identifier of 6Z (Strategic Studies Graduate.)

12-2. Detailed Program Description

Phase I (Year One): Policy Education. This phase begins with reception at the Pentagon 

sponsored by the Director of the Army Staff (DAS) as the proponent for the program. The cohort 

is introduced to “How the Army Runs” before beginning academic education and training. 

Fellows will attend Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, earning a Master 

of Policy Management (MPM) over 36 credit hours/12 courses. Supplemental practical training 

is enabled through partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) National Security 

Innovation Network (NSIN) and includes both an Innovation Bootcamp and Client Capstone 

Seminar to address current Army policy challenges. Students will complete all core course 

requirements, including the U.S. public policy process, ethics in public policy, and decision 

making. Elective courses include a range of domestic and international policy, defense and 

national security offerings that culminate in an individual capstone project. The capstone may be 

focused on a broad range of national security policy problems at the discretion of the student 

and is provided to the Army Staff and made available for publication to inform ongoing staff work 

in the subject area. This phase ends with successful completion of all degree requirements and 

graduation. For more information, please review the Georgetown McCourt School of Public 

Policy web page at https://mccourt.georgetown.edu/.
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Phase II (Year Two): OSD/JCS Utilization. This phase begins upon graduation, where Fellows 

will apply their new policy education and training while assigned to positions across the OSD 

and JS. While integrated into the nation’s senior military staffs, Fellows will provide senior 

leaders and career civil servants with current perspectives of the tactical and operational force. 

Cohorts will also use their internal network to navigate bureaucracy and flatten communications 

across organizations. Positions change annually as Fellows are slated against the DoD’s top 

priorities and emerging challenges. Staffs develop Fellows professionally by assigning duties 

across the spectrum from action officer to special assistant that leverages their abilities to add 

value within their office. This phase ends with a pinnacle combatant command site visit, and 

with the cohort primed to lead and support future positions in senior roles within JIIM 

organizations and agencies. The Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Military Personnel 

Policy (DUSD MPP) is the approval authority for officer assignments to OSD. The JS J-1 is the 

approval authority for officer assignments on the Joint Staff. Key billets on the Joint Staff and 

OSD may require interviews.

Phase III (Year Three): Army Staff Utilization. This phase begins with the Army Action Officer 

Integration Course (AOIC) that prepares Army officers to execute key staff functions according 

to business rules, policies, and regulation. Army Staff assignments are directed based on 

current Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Army priorities and aligned against officer basic 

branches to enhance vertical broadening within the Fellowship. Knowledge, skills, behaviors, 

and preferences (KSB-Ps) - including those gained during the first two phases of the program - 

are also assessed during slating and key billets may require additional interviews. The Army 

Staff employs Fellows to contribute to Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) Title 10 

responsibilities. Fellows are expected to communicate across the cohort to create efficiency and 

shared understanding of principal requirements, as well as leverage the OSD/JS cohort to 

inform and set conditions for the Army as part of the Joint Force. The Bradley Fellowship Alumni 

Association enables cohorts to maintain close connections with the operating force that can 

provide valuable insight and feedback to HQDA activities and policies. The DAS is the approval 

authority for all officer assignments on the Army Staff. As the proponent for the program the 

DAS may alter or change the program as necessary to meet Secretary and Chief of Staff of the 

Army intent.

12-3. Selection Process

a. The U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, KY Bradley Fellowship 

Selection Panel will convene 7-10 May 2024 to select a number of fellows based on current 

authorization. Applicants will be notified of the results from the HRC Selection Panel o/a 14 

June 2024. 

b. Once selected applicants have been notified, they must submit an online application to 

Georgetown University for admission. Once applicants have been officially accepted to 

Georgetown University, they will submit an Advanced Civil Schooling (ACS) packet through their 

branch to AEPB. Once the ACS packet is approved, HRC will coordinate with the officers to 

initiate assignment into the program o/a 18 September 2024. 

c. Service Members, selected as fellows, must immediately initiate a Top Secret/Sensitive 

Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance. Orders will be published only for those 

awarded a TS/SCI.

12-4. Scholarship Tenure/Location

a. During Phase I, Fellows will be managed by the Student Detachment, Fort Jackson, SC 

with assignment at Georgetown University, Washington, DC, starting May 2025. 

b. During Phase II, Fellows will be assigned to the Bradley Fellowship Program-JCS, 

Washington DC with duty position within the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or Office of the 

Secretary of Defense, May/June 2026.

c. During Phase III, Fellows will be assigned to the Bradley Program-ARSTAF, Pentagon 

with duty position within the Army Staff, May/June 2027. 
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12-5. Obligations Incurred

a. Fellows incur an active duty service obligation (ADSO) of three days for every one day in 

the Georgetown portion of the program, approximately a three year obligation. This ADSO is 

served consecutively with other civilian education ADSOs.

b. There is no Post Fellowship utilization assignment.

12-6. Eligibility Criteria

a. Be from a career field within Operations, Operations Support, Force Sustainment, 

Information Dominance, and Medical Services officers.

b. Be an Active Component (AC) Captain in year group 2016 through 2019.

c. Not have a graduate degree paid for by the U.S. Army. This means the tuition and fees 

were solely funded by the U.S. Government. Degrees funded through Tuition Assistance (TA), 

Degree Completion; Cooperative Degree; Intermediate Level Education; GI Bill; or 

Commissioning Programs do not apply. Must have completed the Captain’s Career Course.

d. Have strong potential for future military service as a battalion or brigade commander.

e. Have a bachelor’s degree grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better. Waivers will not 

be granted for a GPA below 3.0, unless you have a graduate degree from an accredited 

university.

f. Not be pending any adverse actions, not at risk for promotion or passed over for 

promotion to the next grade.

g. Able to complete the full three year program without interruption.

h. Meet Army height and weight requirements.

i. Demonstrates and serves as an example of the “Warrior Ethos.”

j. Must not have been selected for and participated in any of the broadening opportunity 

programs, listed at https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, within the last ten years. This does not include 

the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) or the HQDA Strategic Broadening 

Seminars Programs.

k. Must be able to obtain and keep a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information 

Security Clearance throughout fellowship.

l. Must have successfully completed key developmental assignment, IAW DA Pam 600-3, 

prior to starting the program. At the time of application, RA CPTs must have a minimum of 12 

months rated time (Officer Evaluation Report) in their Army Military Human Resource Record.

12-7. How to apply

a. Not later than 25 March 2024, email the following to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.faddnonmelapps@army.mil in one “Portable Document Format” (PDF) attachment. Do not attach 

PDF’s inside of PDF’s (portfolio format). Subject title of email “Request to Compete FY2025

General Omar N. Bradley Fellowship Program.” Include the following documents in your PDF:

(1)The Commissioned Officer Broadening Opportunity Application. (Go to 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, paragraph 2, or the attachments section of this catalog for the 

form.)

(2)Most current DA Form 705 (ACFT) and DA Form 5500 (Body Fat Content), if applicable.

(3)Resume: Complete and submit (with your application) the Assignment Interactive 

Module (AIM). (Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, paragraph 12, or the attachment section of 

this catalog for this form.)

(4)Letters of recommendation (LOR) (any format): A maximum of two. One LOR must be 

from the current battalion or brigade commander. Address to "President of the Selection Panel." 

(Suggestion: if you are applying for more than one program have the recommender recommend 

you for "Any Broadening Opportunity Program" instead of a specific program.)

(5)Copies of the last five evaluation reports (DA Form 67-10-1 or 2.)

(6)Only those without a graduate degree must submit statement explaining academic 

readiness to be a graduate school student (any format). Your name/grade must be on 

statement. Title statement “Academic Readiness to be a Graduate School Student.”
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(7)Resume (Regular Army Officers): Complete and submit (with your application) the 

Assignment Interactive Module (AIM). (Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, paragraph or the 

attachment section of this catalog for this form.) Only if you are applying for more than one 

program: The following statement: 

“I understand if I am applying for more than one program, I may not receive my first 

preference and I further understand my selection or non-selection is determined by the selection 

panel’s order of merit list (OML) of the program(s) I am requesting to compete for. I understand 

if I am selected to attend one of the program(s) I am competing for, I will not be considered for 

any other program and I will accept the program I was selected for.” May be in any format. Your 

name/grade must be on statement. Title statement “Applying for More Than one Broadening 

Opportunity Program.”

(8)Memorandum for Record with the following information (any format): grade, name, last 

four of your SSN, baccalaureate degree GPA, graduate degree GP (if applicable), and the 

following statement:

“I understand that if I am selected for the FY2025 General Omar N. Bradley Fellowship, I 

will incur an active duty service obligation (ADSO) of three years and that this ADSO is served 

consecutively with other civilian ADSOs. I authorize the U.S. Army Human Resources 

Command to release all documents to anyone who may require them in connection with my 

nomination and or selection to a broadening opportunity program.”

b. Your nomination will be reviewed by your career branch and HRC, Force Alignment and 

Development Division (AHRC-FEF-OE) for eligibility, availability, and derogatory information. 

You will receive an email stating your status within ten working days from submission.

12-8. Point of contact is AEPB Broadening Opportunities Program Manager at 

usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.fadd-nonmelapps@army.mil

Chapter 13

MG James M. Wright Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Program

13-1.Program Description

The MG James M. Wright MBA Program is a competitive 13-month accelerated degree producing 

program at the College of William & Mary Raymond A. Mason School of Business, Williamsburg, 

Virginia. The program selects Active Component key developmental (KD) complete Captains and 

Majors from the following branches: Air Defense, Adjutant General, Armor, Aviation, Chemical, Cyber, 

Engineer, Field Artillery, Finance, Infantry, Logistics, Military Intelligence, Military Police, Signal, Civil 

Affairs, PSYOPs, and Special Forces. Upon graduation, officers are required to serve a minimum of two 

years in a broadening utilization assignment at Headquarters, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine 

Command (TRADOC), Fort Eustis, Virginia or in the U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC). The 

MBA portion of the program entails a capstone project where students solve institutional level problems 

for Army organizations under the counsel of a faculty member and an executive partner (general 

officer/senior executive) from the sponsoring organization. The MG James M. Wright MBA Program 

produces officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and business process expertise needed to 

analyze risk and return, prioritize, and recommend solutions in support of acquiring, building, and 

improving the Army. The MBA’s marketing electives ensure officers with a USAREC utilization possess 

regional marketing, data analytics, and enhanced social media expertise needed to support USAREC in 

market analysis and market penetration.

13-2. Selection Process

a. Step one: The U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) will review and either 

approve or disapprove each request. Candidates will be told of their status within ten working

days from submission of application. Officers must apply to HRC NLT 28 July 2023. 

b. Step two: HRC will convene a selection panel 12-15 September 2023 to determine the 

order of merit list. HRC will notify candidates of panel results and confirm their acceptance o/a 

16 October 2023. 
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c. Step three: Candidates selected by the HRC panel (OPL-C) will immediately apply on-line 

(not later than 13 November 2023) to the William & Mary Raymond A. Mason School of 

Business for the Masters of Business Administration Program at 

https://graduate.mason.wm.edu/, select “apply now”. The W&M application interface requires 

the officer to create a username and password. Select “full-time MBA” from the “program of 

interest” drop down menu and then select “MG James Wright MBA Program” from the specific 

degree option. There will be only one term to select – summer 2024. Candidates applying for 

future terms are not eligible to apply this far in advance as application requirements change 

slightly from year to year. The application fee will be waived (no waiver code is needed, simply 

indicate “yes” when asked about your military service. Fully complete the online application, 

including responses to two prompted essay questions, two professional online 

recommendations, a professional resume, academic transcripts (unofficial score reports are

acceptable for admissions committee review; official transcripts are required if offer of admission 

is made). (Note: you may need to conduct an in-person (skype or phone interview) by invitation 

of the admissions committee.)

d. Step four: The Raymond A. Mason School of Business will make their admissions decision 

not later than 17 December 2023 and notify the candidates, TRADOC, and HRC.

Step five: HRC will start the assignment process after W&M has accepted all approved officers 

into the MBA program, each officer confirms acceptance into the program with HRC. Note: All 

selectees will be required to complete the five-day pre-MBA Accounting and Quantitative Tools 

Program (aka pre-MBA Quantitative Boot Camp) between their first summer semester and the 

fall semester. The cost for this pre- MBA Program is the responsibility of the candidate (out-ofpocket). As with any other funded MBA Program, officers will be required to maintain a required 

to maintain a grade of B or better in every class. Personnel who fail to maintain a grade of B will 

receive a memorandum for record from the applicable training agency. Grades lower than a B 

will be reason for disenrollment from their program, termination of the officer’s attendance at the 

school and recoupment of the money spent to date from the

officer.

13-3. Tenure/Location

a. Officers will be assigned to the U.S. Army Student Detachment, Fort Jackson, SC with duty 

at the W&M Mason School of Business, Williamsburg, VA.

b. Program begins early July 2024 and completes approximately 13 months thereafter (early 

August 2025).

13-4. Obligations Incurred

a. Officers incur a three-for-one active duty service obligation (ADSO) computed in days, for 

each day in this program, approximately 3 years and 5 months. This ADSO is served 

consecutively with other civilian ADSOs.

b. Following graduation, officers are to serve an immediate utilization tour (24 months minimum) at 

either Headquarters, TRADOC, Fort Eustis, Virginia; Futures & Concepts Center

(FCC), U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC), Fort Eustis, Virginia; or in the U.S. Army Recruiting 

Command (USAREC), location TBD. Utilization assignment location/position will be determined by 

Headquarters, TRADOC.

13-5. Eligibility Criteria

a. Be an Active Component, KD-qualified CPT or MAJ from one of the following basic 

branches: Air Defense, Adjutant General, Armor, Aviation, Chemical, Cyber, Engineer, Field 

Artillery, Finance, Infantry, Logistics, Military Intelligence, Military Police, Signal, Civil

Affairs,PSYOPs, and Special Forces.

b. CPTs must have completed the Captains Career Course. MAJs must have completed 

Intermediate Level Education.

c. Officers must be KD-qualified as determined by their Branch. KD-qualified is defined as 

follows: (1) KD-complete at time of application to HRC, or (2) in a KD position with at least one 

KD OER at time of application to HRC and will be KD-complete prior to reporting to William & 

Mary. KD-qualified status will be verified by the officer’s HRC Branch. 
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d. CPTs must be YG 2016 and younger. MAJs must be YG 2010 and younger. CPTs in a 

promotable status at the time of application to HRC are considered non-KD-qualified MAJs and 

are not eligible.

e. Have demonstrated superior performance and have strong potential for future military 

service, including potential selection for senior leadership or command positions as indicated by 

the last three officer evaluation reports.

f. Meet Army height and weight requirements.

g. Have no adverse actions pending, not at risk for promotion or passed over for promotion 

to the next grade.

h. Able to complete full scholarship and utilization assignment without any interruptions.

i. Demonstrate and serve as an example of the “Warrior Ethos”.

j. Have a baccalaureate degree grade point average of 3.0 or better, may be waived if officer 

already has a graduate degree from an accredited university or officer submits a statement of 

academic readiness to be a graduate degree student, see format at paragraph 13-6(a)4. 

Baccalaureate GPA below

2.5 without a graduate degree will not be considered.

k. Not have a graduate degree paid for by the U.S. Army. This means the tuition and fees 

were solely funded by the U.S. Government. Degrees funded through Tuition Assistance (TA), 

Degree Completion; Cooperative Degree; Intermediate Level Education; GI Bill; or 

Commissioning Programs do not apply.

l. Must not have been selected for and participated in any of the broadening opportunity 

programs, listed at https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop within the last ten years. This does not include 

the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) or the HQDA Strategic Broadening 

Seminars Programs.

13-6. How to apply

a. Not later than 28 July 2023 email the following to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmdnonmelapps@mail.mil in one “Portable Document Format” (PDF) attachment. Do not attach 

PDF’s inside of PDF’s (portfolio format). Subject title of email “Request to compete for the FY24 

MG James M. Wright, MBA Program.” Include the following documents in your PDF:

(1) The Commissioned Officer Broadening Opportunity Application. (Go to 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop paragraph 2 or the attachment section of this catalogfor form.)

(2) Most current DA Form 705 (ACFT) and DA Form 5500 (Body Fat Content), if 

applicable.

(3) Resume: Complete and submit (with your application) the Assignment Interactive Module 

(AIM). (Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, or the attachment section of this catalog for this 

form).

(4) Only applicants with a bachelors GPA below 3.0 and no graduate degree must submit the 

following statement (any format): Explain your academic readiness to be a graduate school 

student. Also state the circumstance(s) or why an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 was 

obtained(e.g. played four years of a D-1 athletic sport, or switched programs, family emergency, 

etc.) Your name/grade must be on statement. Title statement “Academic Readiness to be a 

Graduate School Student”.

(5) Memorandum for Record with the following information (any format): grade, name, last 

four of your SSN, baccalaureate degree GPA, graduate degree GPA (if applicable), and the 

following statement: “I understand that if I am selected for a MG James M. Wright Scholarship, I 

will incur an active duty service obligation (ADSO) of three days for each day I am in my 

program and I understand that this ADSO is served consecutively with other civilian ADSOs. I 

also understand I will be obligated to serve an immediate two year (24 month) utilization 

assignment determined by Headquarters, TRADOC. I authorize the U.S. Army Human 

Resources Command to release all documents to anyone who may require them in connection 

with my nomination and or selection to a broadening opportunity program. I understand I will not 

be allowed to participate in the Voluntarily Transfer Incentive Program (VTIP) while I am in this 

program or during the 24 month utilization assignment”.

(6) If applying for more than one program, include the following signed statement (any 

format): "I understand that, if I am applying for more than one program, I may not receive my 
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first preference, and I understand my selection or non-selection is determined by the selection 

panel's order of merit list (OML) for the program(s) for which I am requesting to compete. I 

further understand that, if I am selected for one of the program(s) for which I am competing, I 

will not be considered for any other program, and I will accept the program for which I was 

selected." Name and rank must be on the statement. Title the statement "Applying for More 

Than One Broadening Opportunity Program."

b. Your nomination will be reviewed by your career branch and HRC, Leader Development 

Division (OPL-C) for eligibility, availability and derogatory information.

13-7. Timeline

a. Last day to submit request to compete to HRC (OPL-C): 28 July 2023. 

b. HRC Selection Panel convenes: 12-15 September 2023. 

c. HRC notifies candidates and TRADOC of HRC Selection Panel results and confirms 

candidate acceptance o/a 16 October 2023.

d. W&M MBA Application suspense date: 11 November 2023. 

e. W&M Admission Roster complete: 16 December 2023. 

f. Students report to W&M campus: Not earlier than 28 June 2024 and not later than 2 July

2024. 

g. Classes begin: 5 July 2024. 

13-8. Points of Contact

a. W&M Raymond A. Mason School of Business Admission requires questions: Assistant Dean

MBA Admissions, Amanda Barth, amanda.barth@mason.wm.edu or (757) 221-2944. W&M Raymond A. 

Mason School of Business class start date questions: Director of MBA Programs, Dr Carlane Pittman, 

cjpitt@wm.edu or (757) 221-2296.

b. W&M Raymond A. Mason School of Business class start date questions: Director of MBA 

Programs, Dr Carlane Pittman, cjpitt@wm.edu or (757) 221-2296.

c. MG James M. Wright MBA Program general questions: TRADOC G-3/5/7 Training & Leader 

Development Directorate, G-37 Training, MAJ Johnathan Butler, johnathan.l.butler@army.mil or 

(757) 501-5729.

d. HRC: Mr. Kenneth Mackey at kenneth.l.mackey2.civ@army.mil or 

usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmd- nonmelapps@army.mil

Chapter 14

Olmsted Scholar Program

14-1. Program Description

The United States of America is a key leader in the global community. As a result, American 

military officers must be able to operate effectively with leaders and citizens of many countries. 

Success in U.S. foreign and security policy requires senior military officers who possess an 

appreciation for the political, economic, military and other factors that impact relations between 

countries. In addition, addressing the challenges of international relations requires a knowledge 

and depth of understanding of the particular countries involved. The Olmsted Scholar Program 

provides Army officers an unsurpassed opportunity to achieve fluency in a foreign language, 

pursue graduate study at an overseas university, and acquire an in-depth understanding of 

foreign cultures, thereby further equipping them to serve in positions of great responsibility as 

Army senior leaders. This program seeks officers with demonstrated leadership and scholastic 

ability who also exhibit strong potential to serve as senior leaders. Prior familiarity with foreign 

languages or cultures is not required to study in any given country. Commanders are 

encouraged to consider their very best junior officers for this unique and prestigious opportunity.It 

is the senior rater's responsibility to mentor potential applicants on the unique aspects of this 

program and seek out those who would likely succeed in it. The Olmsted Scholar Program is 

named in honor of its founder, MG George H. Olmsted, and his wife, Carol. To read his 

biography and for additional information on the program, please go to the Olmsted Foundation 

website at: http://www.olmstedfoundation.org
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14-2. Selection Process

a. Phase I: The U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, KY Olmsted 

Scholarship Selection Panel will convene 12-15 September 2023 to select up to 12 Army 

candidates to forward to the George and Carol Olmsted Foundation. Candidates will be notified 

of the results of the Army board o/a 27 October 2023.

b. Phase II: The Olmsted Foundation will review the Army-nominated candidates and select 

the next class of Olmsted Scholars. After an initial review and assessment, candidates will be 

contacted by the Olmsted Foundation for an interview. Candidates will be notified of the final 

selection results in March 2024. Once applicants have been officially notified of their selection 

as Olmsted Scholars, HRC will coordinate with the officers to initiate assignment into the 

program.

14-3. Scholarship Tenure/Location

a. Expected duration of the Olmsted Scholar Program is three years, in total.

b. Scholars will complete formal language training at the Defense Language Institute (DLI), 

either in Monterey, CA, or within the National Capital Region. Alternatively, scholars may 

choose to complete language training within their host foreign country if approved by the 

Olmsted Foundation. Scholars will begin language training Summer/Fall 2024.

c. Following successful completion of language training, scholars will be assigned to the

U.S. Army Student Detachment, Fort Jackson, SC with duty at their foreign university. Duty at 

foreign university will be for approximately 24 months.

d. Applicants will submit a list of cities and countries in which they would like to study. 

The Olmsted Foundation will make the final determination of study location from this list of 

preferences

14-4. Obligations Incurred

a. For each day in the program, Scholars incur a three-for-one active-duty service obligation 

(ADSO), computed in days, IAW AR 350-100. This ADSO is served consecutively with other 

civilian ADSOs.

b. Following their scholarship tenure, officers will be assigned to operational/tactical 

assignments as determined by their career managers.

14-5. Eligibility Criteria

a. Be an Active Component officer serving in one of the following career fields: Infantry, 

Armor, Field Artillery, Air Defense Artillery, Aviation, Special Forces, Engineer, Signal, Cyber, 

Military Intelligence, Military Police, Chemical or Logistics.

b. Have a minimum of three years of Active Federal Commissioned Service (AFCS), but not 

more than 11 years of Active Federal Service (AFS), as of 01 April 2024.

c. Possess exceptional potential for future military service and embody the Warrior Ethos.

d. Have demonstrated exceptional scholastic achievement at the undergraduate level.

e. Have at least one O3 level "key developmental" (KD) assignment Officer Evaluation 

Report at time of application. KD assignment must be IAW DA Pam 600-3.

f. Captains must have successfully completed the Captains Career Course.

g. Have current Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores taken on or after 01 April 2019, 

even if the officer already has a graduate degree.

h. Have taken the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) test.

i. Be able to complete the full scholarship without interruption.

j. Meet Army height and weight requirements.

k. Not be pending any adverse actions, nor be at risk of, or passed over for, promotion to the 

next grade.

l. Must not have been selected for and participated in any of the broadening opportunity 

programs, listed at https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, within the last ten years. This does not include 

the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) or the HQDA Strategic Broadening 

Seminars Programs.
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14-6. How to apply

a. Not later than 28 July 2023, email the following to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmdnonmelapps@mail.mil Format” (PDF) attachment. Do not attach PDF’s inside of PDF’s 

(portfolio format). Subject title of email: "Request to Compete for the FY24 Olmsted Scholar 

Program." Include the following documents in your PDF:

(1) The Commissioned Officer Broadening Opportunity Application. (Go to 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop paragraph 2 for in the attachments section of this catalog for form).

(2) Most current DA Form 705 (ACFT) and DA Form 5500 (Body Fat Content), if applicable.

(3) One copy of official GRE scores.

(4) Resume: Complete and submit (with your application) the Assignment Interactive Module 

(AIM). (Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, or the attachment section of this catalog for this form.)

(5) One official copy of DLAB test scores (Not required if score is on ORB).

(6) One page statement of Extracurricular Activities (any format). Begin with most current 

activities and work as far back as desired. Title the statement "Extracurricular Activities," and 

include name and rank.

(7) Copies of all evaluation reports to include academic evaluations. (DA Form 67-10-1 or 

2, DA Form 1059-1)

(8) Copies of all college transcripts

(9) Letters of Recommendation (LOR) (any format): A maximum of two. One LOR must be from the 

officer’s current battalion or brigade commander. Address to "President of the Olmsted Scholar 

Selection Panel." If applying for more than one program, include the following signed statement

(any format): "I understand that, if I am applying for more than one program, I may not receive my 

first preference, and I understand my selection or non-selection is determined by the selection 

panel's order of merit list (OML) for the program(s) for which I am requesting to compete. I further 

understand that, if I am selected for one of the program(s) for which I am competing, I will not be 

considered for any other program, and I will accept the program for which I was selected." Name 

and rank must be on the statement. Title the statement "Applying for More Than One Broadening 

Opportunity Program."

(10) Memorandum for record with the following information (any format): "I understand that, if I 

am selected for an Olmsted Scholarship, I will incur an Active-Duty Service Obligation of three 

days for each day I am in the program and that this ADSO will be served consecutively with 

other civilian ADSOs. I authorize U.S. Army Human Resources Command to release all 

documents connected with my nomination and or selection to a Broadening Opportunity 

Program to anyone who may require them to complete the selection process."

(11) Memorandum for record with the following information (any format): Current mailing 

address, telephone number, government and private email addresses, name of spouse, names 

and ages of any children, any foreign languages the spouse speaks, graduation standing, any 

indicators of merit, any foreign languages you speak and how obtained (e.g. two years of college 

French, etc.), date you took the DLAB test, list of no more than twenty foreign countries (include 

the city) where you wish to pursue a graduate degree, and list of military duties (include dates, 

duty location, and duty title).

b. Your nomination will be reviewed for eligibility, availability, and derogatory information. You 

will receive an email confirming your status within ten working days from submission.

14-7. Point of Contact is Mr. Kenneth Mackey at kenneth.l.mackey2.civ@army.mil

or usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmd-nonmelapps@army.mil

Chapter 15

Purdue University Military Research Institute (PMRI) Fellowship

15-1. Program Description

This graduate education program provides the opportunity for selected Army officers to pursue a 

graduate degree focused on science, technology, engineering or applied math (S.T.E.M.) with 

application to Department of Defense Research Programs, but will also consider Service needs 

and requirements into any Purdue Graduate School where we have faculty support (please note 

currently Purdue University cannot accommodate fee free entry into their professional graduate 
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degrees (e.g. veterinary medicine, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Pharmacy, or the Krannert MBA 

Programs). The PMRI is PhD focused but will consider Master of Science candidates. Selectees 

must attend in- residence. For more information please go to the PMRI website: 

https:engineering.purdue.edu/PMRI. For a listing of our graduate degree programs, please see: 

https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/academics/graduate-degree-programs.html

15-2. Selection Process

a. Step one: The U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) will review and either 

approve or disapprove each request. Candidates will be told of their status within ten working days 

from submission of application. Disapproval to compete will come from the HRC Assignment 

Division

b. Step two: HRC (OPL-C) approved candidates will immediately notify Colonel (USAF/Ret) Dave 

Hankins dhankins@purdue.edu

c. (Step three: After talking w/Col (USAF/Ret) Hankins, submit your graduate school application for 

admission in a timely manner. See: https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/admissions/how-toapply/index.html

d. Step four: The HRC Selection Panel will convene 12-15 September 2023 to form an 

Order-of-Merit List. The "Top" candidate(s) will be awarded the scholarship, providing they are 

approved for admission by Purdue University.

e. Step five: Purdue University, in conjunction with the PMRI Program Managers, will provide 

HRC (OPL-C) the admission decision on the “Top” candidate or on multiple candidates if HRC 

nominates more than one. Once received, HRC will coordinate with the officers to initiate 

assignment into the program.

15-3. Tenure/Location Scholars will be assigned to the U.S. Army Student Detachment, Fort Jackson, SC

with duty at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907 for approximately 36 months (PhD) 24 

months (MS). Report date will be August 2024. 

15-4. Obligations Incurred

a. Officers incur a three-for-one active-duty service obligation (ADSO) computed in days, for 

each day in the PMRI Program. This ADSO is served consecutively with other civilian ADSOs.

b. There is no post scholarship utilization.

15-5. Eligibility Criteria

a. Be an Active Component branch qualified Captain or Major.

b. Captains must have completed the Captain’s Career Course; Majors must have completed 

Intermediate Level Education.

c. Have demonstrated superior performance and have strong potential for future military 

service, including potential selection for senior leadership or command positions as indicated by 

the last three officer evaluation reports.

d. Meet Army height and weight requirements.

e. Not be pending any adverse actions, not at risk for promotion or passed over for promotion 

to the next grade.

f. Demonstrates and serves as an example of the “Warrior Ethos.”

g. Have taken the graduate record exam (GRE), prior to September 2024 and be within five 

years from September 2024, even if you have a graduate degree. GRE scores must be in the 

top half of the testing group overall.

h. Have a baccalaureate degree GPA of 3.0 or better. May be waived if officer already has a 

graduate degree from an accredited university.

i. Must be able to complete full scholarship without interruption.

j. Not be competing for any other Army-sponsored program, fellowship, or scholarship, until 

selection is made.

k. Must not have been selected for and participated in any of the broadening opportunity 

programs, listed at https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, within the last ten years. This does not include 

the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) or the HQDA Strategic Broadening 

Seminars Programs.
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15-6. How to apply

a. Not later than 28 July 2023 email the following to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmdnonmelapps@army.mil Format” (PDF) attachment. Do not attach PDF’s inside of PDF’s

(portfolio format). Subject title of email “Request to compete for the FY24 PMRI.”

(1)The Commissioned Officer Broadening Opportunity Application. (Go to 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop paragraph 2 or the attachments section of this catalog for the

form.)

(2) Most current DA Form 705 (ACFT) and DA Form 5500 Body Fat Content), if applicable

(3)Resume: Complete and submit (with your application) the Assignment Interactive Module

(AIM). (Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, or the attachment section of this catalog for this 

form).

(4) Copy of “official” GRE scores.

(5) Copies of last five evaluation reports (DA Form 67-10-1 or 2).

(6) Letters of recommendation (LOR) (any format): A maximum of two. One LOR must be from the 

current battalion or brigade commander. Address to "President of the Selection Panel." (Suggestion: if 

you are applying for more than one program have the recommender recommend you for "Any 

Broadening Opportunity Program" instead of a specific program.)

(7) Memorandum for Record with the following information (any format): grade, name, last four of 

your SSN, baccalaureate degree GPA, graduate degree GPA (if applicable), GRE scores 

(verbal/quantitative/analytical), and the following statement: “I understand that if I am selected

for the 2024 PMRI Program, I will incur an active-duty service obligation (ADSO) of three days for 

each day I am in my selected Broadening Opportunity Program and that this ADSO is served 

consecutively with other civilian ADSOs. I authorize the U.S. Army Human Resources Command to 

release all documents to anyone who may require them in connection with my nomination and or

selection to the 2024 PMRI Program.”

b. Your nomination will be reviewed by your career branch and HRC, Leader Development 

Division (OPL-C) for eligibility, availability, and derogatory information. You will receive an 

email stating your status within ten working days from submission.

15-7. Points of contact

a. Mr. Kenneth Mackey at kenneth.l.mackey2.civ@army.mil or usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmdnonmelapps@mail.mil

b. Point of contact at Purdue University is Colonel (USAF/Ret) Dave Hankins,dhankins@purdue.edu

Chapter 16

RAND Arroyo Fellowship

16-1. Program Description

This program is a research and study fellowship established at the RAND Arroyo Center, the 

Army's Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) for studies and analysis. 

RAND Arroyo studies focus on national security strategy topics and specific concerns directed by 

the Army’s senior leadership. The highly qualified officers selected for this fellowship work on 

policy issues assigned to the RAND Arroyo Center’s annual program. Officers in the RAND 

Arroyo fellow program will broaden their understanding of the Army, develop analytic and 

operations research skills, and gain an understanding of how the RAND Arroyo program supports 

the Army. Officers selected for this fellowship bring their understanding of current Army 

operations, policies, and doctrine, enhancing the FFRDC program. Fellows are required to 

successfully complete the five-week Pardee Rand Graduate School Course in Policy Analysis 

offered in the fall academic quarter.

The Arroyo Center Policy Committee (ACPC) Executive Agent will coordinate administrative 

actions for fellows, Arroyo Center projects, and follow-on assignments to ensure maximum 

benefit to the Army, the officer, and the Arroyo Center.
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16-2. Selection Process

a. Step one: The U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, Kentucky will 

review and either approve or disapprove each request. Candidates will know their status within 

ten working days from the day of application submission.

b. Step two: HRC will forward the approved applications to the ACPC Executive Agent (AC 

Officers); and the Chief, Army Reserve Program Analysis and Evaluation Division (AR PAED) 

(RC Officers) for selection of fellows.

c. Step three: Candidates will be notified of final selection o/a 16 October 2023. 

16-3. Obligations Incurred

a. Fellows incur a 3-yearActive-DutyService Obligation (ADSO), IAW AR 350-100.

b. AC Officers: Fellows will serve a three-year utilization assignment as determined by 

HRC in coordination with the Arroyo Center Policy Committee (ACPC) Executive Agent 

immediately following the fellowship. The ACPC Executive Agent is the Director, Center for 

Army Analysis, HQDA G-8. The follow-on assignment may be affected by subsequent 

selection for command or other board- selected assignments. Fellows may be utilized outside 

of their basic branch or specialty as determined or endorsed by the ACPC Executive Agent.

c. AR Officers: Fellows will serve a three-year utilization assignment as determined by the 

Director, Army Reserve Program Analysis and Evaluation Division in coordination with HRC 

FA49 Talent Manager immediately following the fellowship. The follow-on assignment may be 

affected by subsequent selection for command or other board-selected assignments/PDE.

16-4. Fellowship Tenure/Location

a. Fellows will be assigned to the U.S. Army Student Detachment, Fort Jackson, SC

w/duty at the RAND Arroyo Center, Santa Monica, CA. Requests for duty at a different 

RAND location will be addressed case-by-base and approved by the ACPC Executive Agent.

b. Fellow will report no earlier than 15 July 2024 and no later than 01 August 2024 and complete 

no later than 12 months thereafter.

16-5. Eligibility Criteria

a. Must be in a non-AMEDD career field.

b. Be an AC or RC (AGR) MAJ or LTC.

c. AC officers must not have more than 19 years of Active Federal Commissioned 

Service (AFCS) years as of 15 August 2024. RC Officers must have a mandatory removal 

date (MRD) of 1 September 2027 or later. AR LTCs must not have more than 24 months’ 

time-in-grade as of 15 August 2023. 

d. Successfully completed Intermediate Level Education (ILE), at time of application.

e. AC officers must have at least one current grade "Key Developmental (KD) 

assignment" officer evaluation report at time of application, IAW DA PAM 600-3.

f. AR officers must consider in their career development that selection as a RAND 

Fellow will remove them from their career field for four years

g. Possess a graduate degree, earned from a regionally accredited college or university 

with a GPA of 2.5 or better; transcript provided upon request.

h. Hold a secret security clearance (minimum).

i. Must have demonstrated superior performance and have strong potential for 

future military service (including potential selection for senior leadership or command 

positions) as indicated by the last three officer evaluation reports.

j. Be able to complete full fellowship and utilization obligation without interruption.

k. Meet Army height & weight requirements.

l. Demonstrates and serves as an example of the "Warrior Ethos."

m. Not be competing for any other Army-sponsored program, fellowship, or 

scholarship, until selection is made.

n. Must not have been selected for and participated in any of the broadening 

opportunity programs, listed at https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, within the last ten years. This 

does not include the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) or the HQDA 

Strategic Broadening Seminars Programs.
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16-6. How to apply

a. Not later than 28 July 2023 email your application in one “Portable Document Format” 

(PDF) attachment. Do not attach PDF’s inside of PDF’s (portfolio format). Subject title of 

email “Request to compete for the FY24 Rand Arroyo Center Fellowship.” AC Officers 

submit your application to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmd-nonmelapps@army.mil ; RC-AGR 

Officers submit your application to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-omd-sab@mail.mil. Include 

the following documents in your PDF:

(1) The Commissioned Officer Broadening Opportunity Application. (Go to 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop paragraph 2 or the attachments section of this catalog for this form.)

(2) Most current DA Form 705 (ACFT) and DA Form 5500 (Body Fat 

Content), if applicable.

(3) Resume: Complete and submit (with your application) the Assignment Interactive 

Module (AIM). (Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, or the attachment section of this catalog 

for this form). USAR Officers may use any format with the following information: Name, 

current rank, mailing address, phone number, email address (civilian and military), brief 

description of military work experience with dates, education (include type of degree, degree 

major, dates attended, GPA, name of institution), brief accounting of languages, special 

skills, interests. Please keep your resume to 1 page or your application will be returned 

without action.

(4) Letters of recommendation (LOR) (any format): A maximum of two. One LOR must be from the

current battalion or brigade commander. Address to "President of the Selection Panel." (Suggestion: if 

you are applying for more than one program have the recommender recommend you for "Any 

Broadening Opportunity Program" instead of a specific program.)

(5) Copies of last five evaluation reports (DA Form 67-10-1 or 2)

(6) Memorandum for Record with the following information (any format): grade, name, last 

four of your SSN, graduate degree GPA, and the following statement: “I understand that if I am

selected for the 2024 Rand Arroyo Center Fellowship, I will incur an active-duty service obligation 

(ADSO) of three days for each day I am in this program and that this ADSO is served consecutively 

with other civilian ADSOs. I also understand that I must serve an immediate post-Fellowship 

utilization, as determined by the Army G-8 (Center for Army Analysis) or Army Reserve Career 

Manager with input from Director, CAA. I authorize the U.S. Army Human Resources Command to 

release all documents to anyone who may require them in connection with my nomination and or 

selection to the 2024 Rand Arroyo Center Fellowship Program.”

b. Your nomination will be reviewed by your career branch and HRC, Leader Development 

Division (OPL-C) for eligibility, availability and derogatory information. You will receive an email 

stating your status within ten working days from submission.

16-7. Points of Contact

a. ACPC Executive Agent POC is Mr. Mark Young at mark.a.young74.civ@army.mil

b. AC Officers is Mr. Kenneth Mackey at usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmd-nonmelapps@army.mil

c. IMA/IRR/AGR Officers is usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-omd-sab@army.mil

Chapter 17

Secretary of Defense Strategic Thinkers Program (STP)

STP graduates participate in a rigorous program of study focused on war and strategy and 

earn a graduate degree from a contracted university. This is a Secretary of Defense program. 

The program prepares highly competent officers to perform duties requiring developed 

strategic thinking capability in order to advise civilian and military senior leaders in 

Department of Defense, the Joint Staff, and four-star commands. Participating officers come 

from across the Joint Force and proceed through the curriculum as a cohort. Students 

explore the relationships between politics and a range of historical and contemporary military 

operations, from the use of hybrid warfare by small, non-state groups to the threatened use of 

nuclear weapons.
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Studying under world-class scholars and practitioners at the contracted university, students 

customize a portion of their course of study from over a hundred functional, regional and 

economic courses to advance their expertise and position themselves for continued 

professional success. Prominent military leaders throughout DoD work with the military 

cohort, providing their expertise and perspective on themes of nature and character of war; 

political objective; unity of effort; strategic and military culture; resourcing, sustainment, force 

structure; learning and adaptation; operational environment and command and leadership.

High-profile theorists and internationally recognized practitioners support STP as guest 

academics, exposing students to cutting-edge theories and insights that are relevant to the 

way they understand their military service. The guests provide an unparalleled platform for 

international engagement with traditional and emerging security partners enrolled in similar 

graduate level coursework. The curriculum consists of DoD-approved coursework, developed 

jointly through the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Education and Training 

(DASD (FE&T)) offices and the contracted civilian university, currently the Johns Hopkins 

School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). The curriculum conforms to the academic 

requirements of the civilian university and its accrediting agency.

STP students participate in two 4-hour seminars each week, for a full academic year. 

Sessions are run as interactive roundtable seminars using case studies, where all students 

are rigorously engaged in discussion and debate. Through this framework, students develop 

and demonstrate strategic thinking proficiencies in critical analysis of design and the conduct 

of strategy and operations in the broader context of national policy objectives to assist civilian 

leaders in understanding the art and science of war. They learn how others have operated in 

unknown environments, dealt with unanticipated challenges, and sought innovative 

approaches to why, how, when, and where we fight. The curriculum is designed to prepare 

students with the competencies required to anticipate and adapt to current and future 

strategic challenges, in order to better inform and assist military and civilian decision-making 

at all levels. The classroom-based portion consists of four academic courses in customizable 

co-curriculum format (university student mix) and four academic courses in a military cohort 

only format, STP. Through the experiential war-gaming portion, students examine historical 

and contemporary decision-making to gain a better understanding of how strategy and 

operations have evolved over time and how levels of warfare link together. Students will be 

required to conduct a strategic assessment, develop a theory of victory, and execute a war 

plan. Staff rides will focus on important issues of leadership and decision-making that have 

applications well beyond the field of strategic studies. Students and STP faculty will travel to 

specific locations to examine historical battles, campaigns, and occasionally entire wars in 

order to actively engage in a dialogue regarding war and strategy and the inherent costs.

Students earn a Master of International Public Policy

17-2. Selection Process

a. The U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, KY, will convene 

selection panels from 12-15 September 2023, to select respective nominees. Primary and 

alternate nominees will be considered from each component. Officers nominated from the 

HRC BOP Panel will be presented to the Military Assistant for Training to the ASA (M&RA) 

(Training, Readiness and Mobilization) for selection. A total of two fellows will be selected to 

participate in the program. Those selected from their respective panel to move forward, will 

be notified by HRC and have their records forwarded to ASA (M&RA) (TRM) for 

consideration and final acceptance decisions at OSD.

b. Applicants will be notified of the HRC Selection Panel results o/a 16 October 2023. 

Candidates will be notified of the final selection results o/a 15 December 2023. Once 

applicants have been officially accepted by Johns Hopkins University, HRC will coordinate 

with the officers to initiate assignment into the program.

17-3. Obligations Incurred

a. Fellows incur an active-duty service obligation of 3 days for each day in this fellowship. 

This ADSO is served consecutively with other civilian ADSOs, IAW AR 350-100.
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b. Fellows must also serve an immediate two-year post fellowship utilization 

assignment, to be determined by the fellow’s career branch, Leader Development Division 

(HRC) and HQDA G-3/5/7.

c. The stated intent of the utilization assignments is to perform duties requiring 

developed strategic thinking capability to advise senior leaders, both military and civilian, 

at OSD, the Joint Staff, and the combatant commands. This is a Secretary of Defense 

program.

17-4. Fellowship Tenure/Location

a. Fellows will be assigned to the U.S. Army Student Detachment, Fort Jackson, SC 

w/duty at Johns Hopkins University, Washington, D.C.

b. Classes begin in August 2024 and complete approximately 10-12 months later.

17-5. Eligibility Criteria

a. All COMPOs are eligible for this program however, RC and NGB officers must 

contact their POCs listed in 17-7 of this chapter for more information, eligibility criteria, 

and application approval.

b. Army Competitive Category (ACC) Major or Lieutenant Colonel with at least ten 

years of active duty prior to 30 August 2024

c. Must not have more than 19 years of Active Federal Commissioned Service (AFCS) 

as of 30 August 2023.

d. Must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited degree granting institution.

e. MAJs must be MEL-4 complete with one KD OER at the O3 level.

f. Not be pending any adverse actions, not at risk for promotion or passed over for 

promotion. to the next grade.

g. Attain an overall ranking in the top twenty percent of their Joint Professional Military 

Education Phase I class and receive a similarly favorable evaluation in the course of at 

least one key operational assignment.

h. Be able to complete full fellowship and a two-year immediate post fellowship 

utilization assignment without interruption.

i. Meet Army height & weight requirements.

j. Have a strong potential for future military service beyond the utilization assignment.

k. Have a strong file, as indicated by last three evaluation report Forms.

l. Demonstrates and serves as an example of the "Warrior Ethos".

m. Not be competing for any other Army-sponsored program, fellowship, or 

scholarship until selection is made.

n. Must not have been selected for and participated in any of the broadening opportunity 

programs, listed at https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, within the last ten years. This does not 

include the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) or the HQDA Strategic 

Broadening Seminars Programs.

17-6. How to apply

a. Not later than 28 July 2023, email the following to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmdnonmelapps@army.mil in one “Portable Document Format” (PDF) attachment. Do not 

attach PDF’s inside of PDF’s (portfolio format). Subject title of email “Request to compete 

for the 2023 SecDef Strategic Thinkers Program (STP).” Include the following documents 

in your PDF:

(1) The Commissioned Officer Broadening Opportunity Application. (Go to 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop paragraph 2 ortheattachments sectionof this catalogforthe 

form.)

(2) One page essay stating why you should be selected. Format will be 1-inch margins in 

12 point, Arial font and single spaced. Title Essay “Why I Should be Selected”. Your grade 

and name need to be on the essay.

(3) Letters of Recommendation (LOR) (any format). A maximum of two. One LOR must 

be from current battalion or brigade commander and one must be from previous ILE inresident faculty advisor. Non-resident applicants may provide a written endorsement from 
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their reporting senior rater instead of the ILE in-resident faculty advisor.

(4) Two most current DA Form 705 (ACFT) and DA Form 5500 (Body Fat 

Content),if applicable.

(5) Copy of the Joint Professional Military Education Level 1 certificate and transcript from 

any Intermediate Level Education (ILE) program previously completed.

(6) Resume: Complete and submit (with your application) the Assignment Interactive 

Module (AIM). (Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop, or the attachment section of this catalog 

for this form). Resume must be completely filled in.

(7) Copies of the last five evaluation reports (DA Form 67-10-1 or 2)

(8) Clear readable “official” college transcripts (undergrad and grad).

(9) Memorandum for Record with the following information (any format): grade, name,

last four of your SSN, graduate degree GPA and the following statement: “I understand that

if I am selected for a 2024 SecDef Strategic Thinkers Program, I will incur an active duty 

service obligation of three days for each day I am in this program and that this ADSO is 

served consecutively with other civilian ADSOs. I also understand I will be obligated to 

serve an immediate two-year post fellowship utilization, TBD by ArmyG-3 (DAMO-SSF) & 

HRC. I authorize the U.S. Army Human Resources Command to release all documents to 

anyone who may require them in connection with my nomination and or selection.”

b. Your nomination will be reviewed by your career branch and Leader Development 

Division (OPL-C) for eligibility, availability, and derogatory information. You will receive an 

email stating your status within ten working days from submission.

17-7. Points of contact.

a. AC Officers contact Mr. Kenneth Mackey at kenneth.l.mackey2.civ@army.mil

b. RC Officers contact LTC Rolfe P. Clay at rolfe.p.clay.mil@army.mil or (703) 806-7739

c. NGB Officers contact Mr. Jim Fritschi at james.j.fritschi.ctr@army.mil or (703) 607-7337

Chapter 18

White House Fellowship

18-1 Program Description

a. Summary: Being a White House Fellow is an honor, a privilege, and a full-time commitment. 

Army candidates must be well prepared to compete at the national level; each year only 10-15 

Fellows are selected from thousands of applications and only 2-4 members of each class are from 

the military (with no guarantee one will be from the Army). Selection as a White House Fellow is 

based on a combination of the following criteria: a record of remarkable professional achievement 

early in one's career, evidence of leadership skills and the potential for further growth, a 

demonstrated commitment to public service, the skills to succeed at the highest levels of the federal 

government, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The White House Fellowship 

program discovers these traits first through a detailed application process and letters of 

recommendation, then (for a continually narrowing field) two rounds of interviews to find the best 

candidates nationwide. All these qualities combined with the strength of one's character are taken 

into consideration when selecting a class of White House Fellows. Interested applicants should 

review the full details of the program and its history at: https:// www.whitehouse.gov/getinvolved/fellows/.

b. The goal of the White House Fellowship extends beyond the career progression goals 

of the Army. The program aims to bring the best and brightest talent in the nation to 

Washington, DC so that they may experience and participate in the process of government 

in the Executive Branch; the program expects Fellows to return to their communities and 

professions to connect policy, leadership, and vision with significant outcomes. This 

program is much more than how an Army fellow is “broadened” – it is about what an Army 

fellow returns through greater, more impactful service to the nation.

18-2 Selection Process: The Army considers the application process for the WHF a three 

stage process.

a. PHASE I: Army-level validation. In this phase your chain-of-command, your 
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assignments officer, and Human Resources Command ensure: you meet pre-requisites, 

you have a record of service & potential that makes you competitive for the Fellowship, and 

(importantly) your career obligations will not be adversely impacted if you are selected as a 

Fellow in the coming year. The Army application (DA Form 4187) for validation is described 

below and is due 1 OCT. If you are approved to compete, you will receive the link for the 

WHF application o/a 17 OCT. (NOTE: You do not need to wait for this link – it is available 

at the White House website. Candidates are encouraged to start the official WHF 

application as early as possible. While the WHF application site is open prior to 1 Oct, you 

will not be authorized to move forward in the process without permission from HRC for 

Active Competitive Category Office (ACC - Compo 1), NGB for National Guard Officers

(Compo 2), and USARC/RPMD for Army Reserve officer (Compo 3).

b. PHASE II: WHF Application. This phase requires a significant investment of time in 

order for you to succeed. HRC will facilitate coaching for candidates in Phase II and beyond 

by providing your name to an Army WHF Program Champion (an active duty, former WHF 

who will ensure all candidates are linked with a former WHF for coaching).

The WHF application is due 1 FEB, so you and your coach will have at least three months 

to build the best possible application.

c. PHASE III: Advancing to Regionals and Nationals. The White House Fellowship 

office (not the Army) makes the first cut after a thorough reading of WHF applications; 

thousands of applications are screened down to approximately 150 candidates who are 

subsequently invited to interviews at a Regional Selection Panel. In normal times, this step 

requires 3-day travel to a designated city in the U.S. in the March/April timeframe. During 

COVID travel restrictions, interviews were conducted virtually; however, that has been the 

only exception for travel – officers in the past have returned from overseas to attend 

Regional interviews. The Regional Selection Panels winnow the field down to approximately 

30 National Finalists who are invited to a Selection Weekend in/around Washington, DC in 

the June timeframe. After nearly three days of interviews and interaction, the President’s 

Commission on White House Fellows selects 10- 14 candidates as the next class of White 

House Fellows. Each new class reports to Washington, DC in August.

18-3. Fellowship Tenure/Location

a. All Fellows will be assigned to the U.S. Army Student Detachment, Fort Jackson, SC w/duty at 

the President’s Commission on White House Fellowship’s, 712 Jackson Place, NW, Washington, 

DC 20503. (Note: the Director of the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships will 

determine where fellows are placed during their fellowship tenure.)

b. This fellowship begins August 2024 and completes 12 months thereafter. In only rare 

circumstances may a Fellow depart the program early; such early withdrawal is usually 

limited to weeks and requires a formal letter to the White House requesting early release. 

Candidates must prepare for an entire 12-month tour, without exception; your professional 

timeline is therefore a key criterion used by HRC when advancing you to PHASE II of the 

process.

18-4. Obligations Incurred

a. Fellows incur a three year active duty service obligation (ADSO), IAW AR 350-100, 

served consecutively with other civilian ADSOs.

b. Post fellowship assignment will be determined by fellow’s career branch. Currently, 

there is no directed utilization for former White House Fellows; however, the Army is 

pursuing active management of former fellows to capitalize upon the experience gained in 

service within the Executive Branch.

18-5. Eligibility Criteria

a. There is no rank requirement to apply. To be most competitive, however, candidates 

should have notable organizational leadership that normally is attained by CaptainsLieutenant Colonels, CW3-CW5, and senior NCOs (E7 and above). Any Soldier applying 

will be considered and coached toward the best possible application.

b. AC officers must not have more than 19 Active Federal Commission Service (AFCS) 
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years as of August 2024. AC Warrant Officers must not have more than 24 Active Warrant 

Officer Service (AWOS) years as of August 2024. Other than AC Warrant Officers must not 

have more than 16 Active Federal Service (AFS) years as of August 2024. Reservists must 

have a Mandatory Removal Date (MRD) of 1 September 2026 or later and NCOs must have 

an End Term of Service (ETS) date not earlier than 1 September 2028.

c. MAJs must be ILE complete. Warrants in the rank of CW2 (P) and CW3 must be a 

graduate of the Warrant Officer Advanced Course. Warrants in the rank of CW4 must be a 

graduate of the Warrant Officer Staff Course. Warrants in the rank of CW5 must be a 

graduate of the Warrant Officer Senior Staff Course.

d. All candidates must be able to start fellowship August 2024 and be able to complete full 

fellowship without interruption.

e. Candidates must meet current Army height and weight requirements.

f. Each candidate must hold a baccalaureate degree (minimum) at the time of application.

g. Candidates must be able to hold a TS/SCI clearance (if not already holding such a 

clearance, each candidate will undergo an investigation before being selected as a White 

House Fellow).

h. Candidates must not be competing for any other Army-sponsored program, fellowship, 

or scholarship, until selection is made.

18-6. How to apply

a. Not later than 1 October 2023, email a DA Form 4187, signed by an O5 

Commander, to your assignments officer/NCO, along with your most recent ACFT 

scorecard (and/or acknowledgment in the DA Form 4187 that you meet the current 

standards of fitness).

b. Your assignments officer/NCO and the Leader Development Division of HRC will 

review and validate the DA Form 4187 and accompanying material. If you meet established 

criteria and are competitive to proceed, you will receive concurrence within 10 working days 

of receipt of your paperwork.

O/A 1 NOV you will be contacted by a former White House Fellow who will offer coaching 

and assistance with the subsequent work of completing the official application.

18-7. Points of contact

a. AC Officers - Mr. Kenneth Mackey at 

kenneth.l.mackey2.civ@army.mil or usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmdnonmelapps@army.mil .

b. Noncommissioned officers (NCOs): usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.epmd-strategicbroadening- manager@mail.mil. 

c. Army National Guard – MAJ Mitch Graham at Mitchell.h.graham.mil@mail.mil.

d. Reserve Component Officers (TPU) - usarmy.usarc.arcg.mbx.cmo-mi@army.mil

e. Reserve Component Officers (IMA/IRR/AGR) - usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmdomd-sab@mail.mil
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Appendix - DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) Procedures

1. Instructions and information required to complete the DA Form 4187.

BLOCK 1 Type the address of the approver that will sign/endorse your da form 4187 requesting 

to compete.

BLOCK 2 Type in AHRC, 1600 Spearhead Division Ave, Fort Knox, KY 40122. 

BLOCK 3 Your military address.

BLOCK 4 Your last name, first name, middle initial.

BLOCK 5 Your current grade/rank and career field/military occupational series. 

BLOCK 6 Your social security number.

BLOCK 7 Leave blank.

BLOCK 8 Check line titled “other” and type in BOP

BLOCK 9 Hand sign or electronically sign this block with your signature.

BLOCK 10 Type in the date you are signing your da form 4187 requesting to compete.

**SECTION IV REMARKS** Each program has unique information required for this field on the 

DA Form 4187. Find your specific program below in paragraph 2 for the information required for 

this field.

BLOCK 11 Your chain of command colonel or higher must recommend approval for you to 

submit your request to compete.

BLOCK 12 Type approver’s signature block.

BLOCK 13 Approver must hand sign or electronically sign this block. 

BLOCK 14 Type in the date the approver signs this form.

2. Specific information requirements for Section IV, DA Form 4187.

a. The required information for Section IV, DA Form 4187, are only for the following 

Broadening Programs: Army Congressional Fellowship

SECTION IV REMARKS

(1) I request permission to compete for the (insert specific name of program(s) you wish to 

compete for). **If you are competing for multiple programs list in order of preference

(2) My email address is: . 

b. The required information for Section IV, DA Form 4187, are only for the following 

Broadening Programs: White House Fellowship

SECTION IV REMARKS

(1) I request permission to compete for the 2019 White House Fellowship Program. I also 

understand I cannot apply for any other Broadening Opportunity Program listed at 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/bop until selection is made.

(2) My email address is: .