MARADMIN 270/25 - Available Artificial Intelligence and Data Management Training Solutions

Scope

MARADMIN 270/25 catalogs the current Data Management and Artificial Intelligence (AI) training solutions available to Marines and Government Civilians. The end state is a baseline of basic awareness for all Marines, with opportunities for more advanced, specialized training. CDAO, OUSD(R&E), CD&I, TECOM, MIU, and DC I are aligning USMC Military Occupational Specialties to the eleven Data, Analytics, and AI (DA&AI) Workforce roles. Applicability is the Marine Corps Total Force.

Audience

• Marines and Government Civilians at every grade. Pull training options matched to the unit need.
• Commanding officers. Promote and authorize data and AI training.
• Career planners. Map MOS aligned with DA&AI Workforce roles.
• Information professionals (IT, Intel). Pursue advanced certificates and degrees.
• TECOM Analysis and Assessments Branch. Owns the catalog updates.

Background

Per OSD memorandum dated 2024-01-05, CDAO and OUSD(R&E) directed Service Components to prepare a plan for assigning the eleven Data, Analytics, and AI (DA&AI) Workforce roles. Three-digit work role codes assign to civilian and military billets performing tasks aligned to the billet tasks. CD&I, TECOM, MIU, and DC I established an informal OPT producing preliminary alignment of USMC MOS to DA&AI Workforce roles. DC I issued the USMC AI Implementation Plan tasking TECOM to centralize the training catalog.

Training catalog

1. MarineNet via Skillsoft and Percipio. Login at https://www.marinenet.usmc.mil. Scroll to the Skillsoft button on the left. Access Skillsoft Learning Platform and Percipio.
2. IT Modernization, Centers of Excellence. AI specific training at https://coe.gsa.gov/communities/AITraining.html.
3. Digital University (USAF). Data management and AI training including pathways aligned to the CDAO DA&AI Workforce roles. https://digitalu.af.mil/app.
4. USMC IT and Intel Community of Interest. Partnered with GSA, NIWC, and others. Free developmental courses for IT/Cyber and Intel civilians. https://portal.marinenet.usmc.mil/content/mnet-portal/en/civilian-coi/information-development-institute-.html.
5. Enterprise Skills Initiative (Microsoft). Azure and other Microsoft technologies. https://esi.microsoft.com/.
6. II MEF Basic Data Literacy Course. Foundational data understanding. Available on the II MEF University Moodle page at https://elearning.marinenet.usmc.mil/moodle/course/view.php?id=18940.
7. Joint Knowledge Online (JKO). Tailored work-role training. https://jkodirect.jten.mil/.

Advanced training opportunities

• US Navy Community College (USNCC). Associate Degree or Certificate Program in Data Analytics through Western Governors University (WGU). Associate Degree in Cybersecurity through the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). https://www.usncc.edu/.
• Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). Distance learning degrees and certificates including Modeling, Visualization, and Simulation. Data Science and Decision Making. Artificial Intelligence for Military Use. Data Science certificates. https://online.nps.edu/. Reference MARADMIN 007/25.

CDAO Digital Commons access

Pull the eleven DA&AI Workforce role definitions and future training tools at the CDAO Digital Commons (https://dod365.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/CDAO-Digital-Commons). Users without an account submit a DoD365-J DOD Guest Request at the DoD365 Access Packages page (https://myaccess.microsoft.us/@dod365.onmicrosoft.us#/access-packages/).

Action items

1. Brief Marines and civilians on the seven primary training paths plus the two advanced pathways.
2. Pull the CDAO Digital Commons site. Match unit MOS to the DA&AI Workforce roles.
3. Coordinate with career planners on USNCC and NPS pathways for interested Marines.
4. Subscribe to TECOM Analysis and Assessments Branch updates for the next round of training additions.

Connection to higher policy

• OSD Memorandum dated 2024-01-05. CDAO and OUSD(R&E) joint memo directing Service Components to prepare a plan and guidance for assigning DA&AI Workforce roles.

Connection to Marine Corps doctrine

• USMC Artificial Intelligence Implementation Plan, draft signed by DC I, 2025-03-03. The implementation plan tasking TECOM to centralize the training catalog.
• MARADMIN 018/26. Enterprise GenAI Availability and Governance.
• MARADMIN 214/26. Mandatory Basic AI Course.
• MARADMIN 135/26. FY26-2 AI Fellowship Programs.
• MARADMIN 007/25. Naval Postgraduate School pathway reference.
• MCO 5231.4. Marine Corps Data and Artificial Intelligence.

Status

Released 2025-06-12, DTG R 101936Z JUN 25. Originator CG TECOM. Release authorized by Lieutenant General B. T. Watson, Commanding General, Training and Education Command. Applicability is the Marine Corps Total Force. POC Mr. Brian Christmas, TECOM Analysis and Assessments Branch Head, brian.s.christmas@usmc.mil, 703-784-3029. Active.