MCO 1560.21E — Staff Noncommissioned Officers Degree Completion Program (sncodcp)

MCO 1560.21E governs the Staff Noncommissioned Officers Degree Completion Program and its policies, procedures, and application guidance.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1560.21E
  • Title: STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM (SNCODCP)
  • Date: 13 May 2013
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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It establishes eligibility, education, service-obligation, application, and withdrawal requirements for the program. It also defines two-year advanced standing and includes sample application and academic certification materials.

Applies to: This Order is riot applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.

Topics covered

  • Baccalaureate degree education
  • Staff noncommissioned officer eligibility
  • Service obligations
  • Academic certification
  • Two-year advanced standing
  • Application withdrawal
  • Polygraph examiner eligibility

Questions and answers

Is the SNCODCP an officer candidate or enlisted commissioning program?

The SNCODCP will not be considered an officer candidate program, nor a screening process for any Marines requesting selection in any enlisted commissioning program. (paragraph 1)

How long must applicants extend or reenlist after completing the SNCODCP?

Applicants must agree to extend/reenlist for a period of 4 years beyond completion of the SNCODCP. (paragraph 1)

What happens if an applicant attended a formal military school longer than 20 weeks?

Marines who have attended a.formal military school in excess of 20 weeks are not eligible for the SNCODCP until previous obligation has been served. (paragraph 2)

When are SNCODCP applications submitted?

Applicants will be submitted between 1 January and 15 March annually. (paragraph 1)

What happens if the Academic Certification is incomplete?

If this enclosure is not complete, the Marine's application will not be considered by the selection board. (paragraph 2)

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