US Naval Academy | Political Science Department

· Joint Warfare Analysis Center (For 2010, Computer Science or Information Technology majors only.)

· Deputy Undersecretary of the Navy for Plans, Policy, Oversight, and Integration (HUM/SS)

The POC for the NECO internship is LT Ben Heineike (heineike@usna.edu) and the application deadline is 18FEB10

3. The HUM/SS Division point of contact for summer internships is CDR Gregg Garbesi

4. All applications must be completed online and can be accessed in the “USNA Programs” module

§ In the comments section, please write a personal statement (no more than 2000 characters) explaining why you are an ideal candidate for an internship. If you are applying for multiple internships, you should emphasize the internship of primary interest to you. Additional guidance on the personal statement can be found below.

5. All pre-requisites must be met. Do not apply for an internship if you do not meet the pre-requisites. For course prerequisites, you meet this requirement if you are registered/pre-registered for the pre-requisite for spring semester. There are no exceptions.

6. In addition, each applicant must have one (and only one) faculty letter of recommendation. This recommendation may be submitted via email or hard copy letter. Please deliver hard copy letters to the internship coordinator’s mailbox outside of Nimitz G106 no later than 30 January.

7. Company Officer and Senior Enlisted approval will be conducted online in the “USNA Programs” module.

8. A standard personal biography/resume/CV delivered to the internship coordinator’s mailbox outside of Nimitz G106 no later than 30 January. An example of an acceptable (but not required) format can be found HERE

Your personal statement in the MIDS module is limited to 2000 characters and must explain which internship you would like to do and why. The explanation should highlight your interest in a particular field, supporting coursework and other experiences that qualify you for the internship. Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship. The number of activities you list will not necessarily set you apart from others, but an explanation of how those experiences enriched you as a person will. If you are selected, the statement may be used by the sponsoring agency to place you in an appropriate department. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with a particular internship before you write the personal statement. Space is limited, so the statement should not include personal biographical information, such as birthplace or high school activities, nor should it include other information listed elsewhere in the application or in your resume/CV unless you feel it is necessary to amplify that information in a way that enhances your application. Please do not submit other personal statements to the internship coordinator or faculty sponsors unless specifically asked to do so.

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) (All majors- see requested skills below) - FUNDED

Description: Midshipmen will be funded by DIA to work for four weeks in one of many internship opportunities based on the field of study of qualified midshipmen. This internship provides Midshipmen with an interest in the intelligence field to spend a 4-week period of time learning and focusing their understanding of a specific area of the DIA. Positions are available in the Directorate for Intelligence Production and the Directorate for Intelligence (J2). Midshipmen will serve as intelligence analysts in their areas of expertise, where they might prepare reports and briefings, or work as a target support officer or watch officer. Opportunities in these positions might help further Midshipmen understand not only in intelligence production, but also in a particular area regional focus.

DIA has requested Midshipmen with the following skills: US Government Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Foreign Area Studies, Computer Science, Mathematics, Geography, and Earth Science

Description: Established Naval Academy Internship program at CSIS named after Admiral Moorer. This internship provides Midshipmen exposure to the "real world" of policy-making in the federal arena. It is the type of extracurricular activity that adds a new dimension of postgraduate, real work experience to a young officer's credentials when he or she later gets assigned to the Washington Area. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) provides strategic insights and policy solutions to decision makers in government, international institutions, the private sector, and civil society. A bipartisan, nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, CSIS conducts research and analysis and develops policy initiatives that look into the future and anticipate change. Specific assignments within CSIS vary each year based on internal program proposals. Interns participate in a variety of activities that support individual programs, including research, writing, and project development.

Description: This internship provides Midshipmen with an interest in the intelligence field to spend a 4-week period of time learning and focusing their understanding of a specific area of the ONI. Positions are available in the Directorate for Intelligence Production and the Directorate for Intelligence (J2). Midshipmen will serve as intelligence analysts in their areas of expertise, where they might prepare reports and briefings, or work as a target support officer or watch officer.

Prerequisites: HUM/SS major. U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility are required.

Description: The North Atlantic Alliance was founded on the basis of a Treaty between member states entered into freely by each of them after public debate and due parliamentary process. The Treaty upholds their individual rights as well as their international obligations in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. It commits each member country to sharing the risks and responsibilities as well as the benefits of collective security and requires of each of them the undertaking not to enter into any other international commitment which might conflict with the Treaty. Interns work in one of the many NATO offices in support of the mission.

Prerequisite: 1/C MIDN. HUM/SS major. FP210 or FP230, and FP322 (desired). U.S. citizenship is required.

Chief of Naval Operations Executive Panel (HUM/SS) - UNFUNDED

Total Number of Midshipmen: 3. (1 per block)

Description: The Executive Panel is essentially a personal “think tank” for the Chief of Naval Operations consisting of senior officers, several retired flag officers, civil servants, and technical experts. Midshipmen assigned to the Executive Panel assist in investigating and evaluating policies and issues which concern the Navy and creating recommendations to the CNO. Midshipmen also interact with personnel attending committee and sub-committee hearings on Capitol Hill and liaison with other think tanks in the Washington, D.C. area.

Prerequisite: 1/C MIDN HUM/SS major. U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility are required

2009 AAR 2009 AAR 2008 AAR

OPNAV N52 International Engagement Branch (HUM/SS) - UNFUNDED

Total Number of Midshipmen: 4-5

Description: The mission of OPNAV N52 is to support the CNO by providing information regarding the United States’ international security strategy with respect to the mission of the Navy and to act as liaison between foreign navy officials and the Navy. Midshipmen assigned to N52 will team with Action Officers (usually an O-4 or O-5) to complete tasking as assigned by the Branch Head. Duties in 2008 and 2009 included extensive contact with foreign military officers and diplomats, as well as observation of/participation in briefings to Flag Officers.

Prerequisite: HUM/SS major. U.S. citizenship required

2008 AAR: Report 1 Report 2 Report 3

Joint Chiefs of Staff, J5 Middle East Desk (HUM/SS) - UNFUNDED

Total Number of Midshipmen: 3. (1 per block)

Description: Midshipmen assigned to the J5 Middle East Directorate will team with Action Officers (usually an O-4 or O-5) from all services to complete tasking as assigned by the Director of J5. Duties in 2008 and 2009 included extensive contact with foreign military officers and diplomats, as well as observation of/participation in briefings to General and Flag Officers.

Prerequisite: HUM/SS major. Middle East course experience or language ability desired, but not required. U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility are required

2008 AAR

2009 AAR1 2009AAR2 2009AAR3

Joint Warfare Analysis Center – For 2010, Computer Science and Information Technology majors only (see 2010 proposal below) - FUNDED

Total Number of Midshipmen: 1

Description: The Joint Warfare Analysis Center is headquartered in Dahlgren, Virginia, Naval Support Facility, Dahlgren. It is a premier science and engineering institution tasked with solving complex challenges for our nation's warfighters. JWAC uses social and physical science techniques and engineering expertise to assist warfighters in support of our national security. JWAC coordinates directly with the staffs of all Unified Commands, Combatant Commands, Department of Defense (DoD) elements, military services, and other government departments and agencies in order to protect our country and help our nation's armed forces accomplish their missions.

The Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) provides combatant commands, Joint Staff, and other customers with precise technical solutions in order to carry out the national security and military strategies of the United States. JWAC maintains and enhances its ability to conduct comprehensive technical analysis.

Prerequisite: 1/C MIDN. U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility are required.

For 2010, JWAC has requested a Midshipman with the following skills: Software use and development, Information Technology, Computer Science.

See the 2010 JWAC Project proposal: JWAC

2008 AAR

2009 AAR

U.S. State Department, Office of Plans, Policy, and Analysis (HUM/SS) - UNFUNDED

Total Number of Midshipmen: 3. (1 per block)

Description: The Office of Plans, Policy and Analysis in the Department of State supports the PM Assistant Secretary across a wide range of global political-military policy issues and programs, and strategic political-military planning activities. Detailing Midshipmen to PM/PPA, via a USNA summer internship, will provide Midshipmen with a unique perspective on the development and conduct of U.S. foreign policy, and the inner workings of the U.S. government. Midshipmen will be engaged in political-military policy or programmatic activities as assigned by PM/PPA. A foreign affairs or foreign service officer assigned to PM/PPA will designate tasks and will supervise the work of the Midshipman. Midshipmen in prior years have been assigned to the team within the State Department coordinating international anti-piracy efforts.

Prerequisite: HUM/SS major. Host prefers 1/c MIDN.

2008 AAR

2009 AAR 2009 AAR 2009 AAR

Eisenhower Center Summer Space Seminar (All majors) - FUNDED

Total Number of Midshipmen: 4-5

Description: Students from USAFA, USMA, and USNA will be joined by students from MIT, George Washington University Space Policy Institute, and Oxford University. The seminar will combine site visits in Los Angeles, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC with moderated round table discussions keyed to the visits. For example, in Colorado Springs we will visit Space Command on the first morning, then hold a moderated round table that afternoon on issues like space weaponization, NATO space cooperation, the notion of space as a ‘contested’ or alternatively a cooperative environment, and so on. These roundtables will be moderated by leading figures in the space policy field representing different points of view. The emphasis will be on exchanges among the students. Our goal is not only to inform, but to build the sort of connections between future space professionals that will stand them and the country in good stead in years to come. See AAR for more information

Prerequisite: No special requirements. Background /interest in space engineering or space policy desired.

2008 AAR: Report 1 Report 2 Report 3 Report 4

Headquarters Marine Corps, PPO International Issues Branch (HUM/SS) - UNFUNDED

Total Number of Midshipmen: 3-4

Description: The mission of the International Issues Branch at HQMC is to support the Commandant of the Marine Corps by providing information regarding the United States’ international security strategy with respect to the mission of the Marine Corps and to act as liaison between foreign military officials and the Commandant. Midshipmen assigned to HQMC will team with Action Officers (usually an O-4 or O-5) complete tasking as assigned by the Branch Head. Duties in 2009 included extensive contact with foreign military officers and diplomats, as well as observation of/participation in briefings to General Officers.

Prerequisite: HUM/SS major. U.S. citizenship.

2009 AAR: AAR1 AAR2 AAR3 AAR4

Navy Energy Coordination Office OPNAV N43E2 (All majors) - UNFUNDED

Total Number of Midshipmen: 1-2 per Block

Description: 1-2 Midshipmen will spend a four week summer training block with the Navy Energy Coordination Office (NECO) in Washington, D.C. They will gain exposure to upcoming technologies as well as policy/doctrine issues. They will produce research summaries and draft policy and public affairs papers regarding Navy policy on energy issues. The NECO is a flag led task force to assess and coordinate policy recommendations on energy issues for the US Navy. Some of the issues that the NECO deals with are discussed in this presentation. This is a no-cost internship and students will be expected to commute daily to the office in Arlington, VA (Metro Stop Pentagon). No reimbursement will be provided for any expenses including lodging and transportation. You will be allowed to stay in Bancroft Hall if you wish. See AAR for more information.

Prerequisite: Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Background /interest in energy policy desired.

The POC for the NECO internship is LT Ben Heineike (heineike@usna.edu) and the application deadline is 18FEB10

2009AAR

DUSN for Plans, Policy, Oversight, and Integration (HUM/SS) - UNFUNDED

Total Number of Midshipmen: 3. (1 per block)

Description: The Midshipmen will be trained in the roles and responsibilities of a Policy and International Affairs Action Officer. Duties will include researching and developing principal attendee read ahead material, coordinating bilateral meetings, developing point papers on key maritime policy and international affairs issues. Midshipmen interns will also interact with OPNAV desk officers, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) country desk officers, and other national and international figures. Officers assigned to DUSN (PPOI) will mentor the Midshipmen, will designate tasks, and will supervise the work of the interns.

Prerequisite: 1/C MIDN. U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility are required.

FBI Hostage Rescue Team (All majors) – UNFUNDED (host provides lodging)

Total Number of Midshipmen: 6. (3 per session)

Description: The FBI offers Midshipmen unique opportunities for challenging and rewarding experiences during the summer between their second and first class years. The objective is to provide Midshipmen with the opportunity to learn about how our government works within the context of the rule of law. By placing them with the FBI for three weeks, the Midshipmen will gain first-hand experiences regarding how our criminal justice system works. Midshipmen will come back to the Naval Academy with a richer understanding of how federal law enforcement functions, how various Constitutional principles (e.g. 4^th and 5^th Amendment, as well as Posse Comitatus) are applied, and how governmental entities are combating terrorism pursuant to the rule of law.

Prerequisite: 1/C MIDN. U.S. citizenship. Due to the nature of the training, a high degree of physical fitness is required.

Summer Internship Program

Most internships are unfunded, which means that interns are responsible for all travel, lodging, and meal expenses.

Available internships and eligibility for summer 2010: