2013 Summer Internship Program  

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All internships listed below have been approved for summer training credit.  However, be aware that all organic USNA training requirements (Plebe Detail, Weapons Detail, Summer Seminar, STEM Camp, etc.) take priority over internships.  If you are assigned to an internship (even if that internship is granted summer training credit) and you are assigned to an organic USNA training requirement, you will have to do your internship in lieu of leave.  If you are not willing to participate in an internship instead of taking summer leave, your application will be processed, but personnel willing to do an internship in lieu of leave will receive first consideration when making assignments.

With the exception of DIA and NWDC internships, all internships are unfunded, which means that interns are responsible for all travel, lodging, and meal expenses.  FBI-HRT participants and Kimsey Scholars have in the past received some type of berthing or remuneration for berthing but this is not guaranteed.

Because some internships require security clearances, midshipmen with honor violations will not be considered.

Be advised that due to federal budget cuts several previously-offered internship programs have been terminated; currently offered internships are also subject to budget cuts and there is no guarantee of summer placement.

Available internships, Summer 2013:

ALL MAJORS

HUM/SS Majors ONLY

Internship Application Procedure:

  1. All applicants must have an Overall Cumulative QPR of 3.0 or better.
  2. All applications are due via MIDS by 29 January 2013. The HUM/SS Internship module will be open for entries as soon as 15 January. The application deadline is 29 January, 2013. 
  3. The HUM/SS Division point of contact for summer internships is LCDR Jason Chiodi, USN Political Science Department (chiodi@usna.edu; NI G084; 3-6847)
  4. 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.

Internships Open to ALL MAJORS

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) (All majors) - FUNDED*

On the web - Defense Intelligence Agency

Total Number of Midshipmen: 9 (3 per block)

Description: Midshipmen 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

Prerequisites:

-U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility are required.

-Must be a rising 1/C.

2011 AARs: DIA1, DIA2, DIA3, DIA4, DIA5, DIA6, DIA7, DIA8, DIA9, DIA10, DIA11, DIA12, DIA13, DIA14, DIA15, DIA16, DIA17, DIA18, DIA19, DIA20

*Through DIA’s Cadet and Midshipman Summer Internship Program, DIA provides full funding for the internship, all local transportation required while at DIA and makes lodging arrangements for interns.

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FBI Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) – (ALL MAJORS) - MOSTLY UNFUNDED*

Total Number of Midshipmen:  6 (3 per block)

Description:  Through this opportunity, Midshipmen will have the ability to work with the FBI, which is the premiere law enforcement agency in the world.  In the course of the internship, the Midshipmen will gain a better appreciation for the application of legal principles studied in the classroom by working with the FBI Hostage Rescue Team at the FBI’s Training Center at Quantico, Virginia.   The Midshipmen will observe and participate in training exercises, including hostage negotiation, room clearing, aircraft and vehicle breaching, and emergency rescue operations.      

Prerequisites:          

-Must be a rising 1/C and a U.S. Citizen

-High degree of physical fitness is required

 *The FBI will provide the Midshipmen with lodging in Quantico through a local agreement they have established with the USMC Sniper School. 

No AARs available

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 Kimsey Scholar Program (ALL MAJORS) - UNFUNDED (host provided lodging last year)

Total Number of Midshipmen: 1-2  (same block)

Description: The Kimsey Scholar Program is an initiative to provide students from the military academies the opportunity to interact on a personal level with some of the most accomplished military, civilian, and business leaders in the country.  Cadets and Midshipmen nominated by the four military academies will be considered to participate in the program.  Midshipmen selected for the Kimsey Scholar Program will spend three weeks working as an intern for the Supreme Court, the White House, the State Department or other equivalent highest echelon offices of the federal government.  The exact nature of the work will vary by year and organization, but past interns at the Supreme Court screened and served as an initial reviewer for Writs of Certiorari requesting cases be heard by the Supreme Court.  A State Department intern in 2009 helped draft the State Department’s report to Congress on incidents of violence in Sri Lanka.  In addition to their work within the federal offices, the students will participate in three colloquia with national leaders from the federal government, senior military leadership or civilian business leadership.  These colloquia will enable the interns to hear firsthand in an intimate setting - the 10 interns and the leader sitting around the same table - from proven leaders about their philosophy on leadership and personal experiences.  These colloquia will also provide the opportunity for personal interaction with the leader during a lengthy Q&A session.  These leaders will be handpicked by Mr. James Kimsey, former CEO of AOL, founder of the Kimsey Foundation, and a West Point graduate.  All participants will present a briefing on their experiences and prepare a paper detailing their lessons learned.  In addition, all Scholars are expected to provide a written analysis of their experiences and how it will affect their future development as a leader.

Prerequisites:          

-Rising 1/C MIDN

-U.S. citizenship

2012 AARs: Kimsey1, Kimsey2

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Navy Energy Coordination Office OPNAV N43E2 (ALL MAJORS) – UNFUNDED

Total Number of Midshipmen: 1-2 per summer

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).

Prerequisites:          

-Ability to communicate effectively in writing

-Background /interest in energy policy desired

-Must be a rising 1/C.

2012 AARs: NECO1, NECO2, NECO3

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OPNAV Naval Integration Warfare Group (N00X/QDR) (ALL MAJORS) – UNFUNDED

Total Number of Midshipmen: 3 (1 per block)

Description: This internship will involve embedding in the Naval Warfare Integration Group (N00X) supporting CNO in reconciling national, DoD and Navy strategy with the realities of budget and execution in the face of complex, dynamic and uncertain security and fiscal environments.  N00X develops and maintains an integrated view of Navy and external analyses and assessments in intelligence, strategy, policy, concepts, warfare capability requirements, resources, acquisition, readiness, and manpower, developing periodic, timely products for CNO.

Prerequisites: -U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility are required

2012 AARs:  

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Internships Open to HUM/SS Majors ONLY

Department of Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) Counterterrorism Division (Poli Sci/Hist Majors) - UNFUNDED

Total Number of Midshipmen: 3

Description:  ATF plays a key role in Treasury’s counterterrorism responsibilities as set forth in the National Implementation Plan for the War on Terror (NIP) and in Treasury’s supporting plan for the NIP.  The impact of ATF’s investigative and regulatory programs includes the detection and deterrence of terrorist’s use of firearms, explosives and other conventional weapons. During the first week of the internship, Midshipmen assigned to the ATF-CT Division will be given an extensive overview of the ATF’s role in CT and site visits at each organization with which ATF CT cooperates, to include CIA, DIA, ODNI, DOJ, DHS, NSA, and the NJTTF. During the remaining three weeks of the internship, Midshipmen will be required to conduct guided research at the Director of National Intelligence Library in support of a final report on how terrorist organizations obtain weapons and explosives. 

Prerequisites:

-U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility are required

-Rising 1/C or 2/C Poli Sci/History Major

No AARs available

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

2012 AARs:  CNOEP1, CNOEP2, CNOEP3, CNOEP4, CNOEP5

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Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) (HUM/SS MAJORS) - UNFUNDED

On the web - Center for Strategic and International Studies

Total Number of Midshipmen: 2 (1 per block)

Description:  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. 

Prerequisite:

-Rising 1/C MIDN

-HUM/SS major 

-U.S. citizenship required

No AARs available

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DUSN for Plans, Policy, Oversight, and Integration (HUM/SS MAJORS) – 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.

Prerequisites:          

-Rising 1/C MIDN

-U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility are required

-HUM/SS major

2012 AARs: DUSN1, DUSN2, DUSN3, DUSN4, DUSN5, DUSN6  

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Headquarters Marine Corps, Plans, Policy, & Operations, International Issues Branch (PP&O) (HUM/SS MAJORS) - UNFUNDED

Total Number of Midshipmen: 3 (1 per block)

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.  

Prerequisites:          

-HUM/SS major

-Rising 1/C and U.S. Citizen

No AARs available

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Joint Chiefs of Staff, J5 Middle East Desk (HUM/SS MAJORS) – 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 2012 included contact with foreign military officers and diplomats, as well as observation of/participation in briefings to General and Flag Officers.

Prerequisites:          

-HUM/SS major

-U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility are required

-Middle East course experience or language ability desired.

2012 AARs: J51, J52, J53

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Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) (HUM/SS) - UNFUNDED

On the web: Office of Naval Intelligence

Total Number of Midshipmen: 4-5

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.

2011 AARs: ONI1, ONI2, ONI3, ONI4

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OPNAV N51  Strategy and Policy Division (HUM/SS MAJORS) – UNFUNDED

Total Number of Midshipmen: 3 (1 per block)

Description: The mission of OPNAV N51 is to support the CNO by formulating Navy strategy and policy.  Midshipmen assigned to N5 will likely team with Action Officers (usually an O-4 or O-5) to complete tasking as assigned by the Branch Head and participate in working groups and related staff functions related to Navy strategy and policy.

Prerequisites:          

-HUM/SS major

-U.S. citizenship required

No AARs available

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OPNAV N52 International Engagement Branch (HUM/SS MAJORS) – 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.   

Prerequisites:          

-HUM/SS major

-U.S. citizenship required

2012 AARs: N52 1, N52 2

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U.S. Military Delegation to NATO (Brussels, Belgium) (HUM/SS Majors ONLY) – UNFUNDED

Total Number of Midshipmen: 3 (1 per block)

Description: The delegation represents the Joint Chiefs of Staff in deliberations and actions of the Military Committee in Permanent Session and other agencies of the NATO Military Authorities to ensure U.S. interests are advanced in all areas of military policy. The delegation also performs liaison with senior U.S. policy officials from the Department of Defense, the Department of State and other governmental agencies involved in the formulation of United States policy on all matters related to the Alliance. Additionally, the delegation maintains open channels of coordination and communication with Alliance member nations in order to ensure an ongoing dialogue through both formal and informal discussions during policy formulation as well as implementation.  Midshipmen will participate as junior members of the staff and will be interacting with senior military and civilian personnel from the United States and allied nations.    

Prerequisite:                        

-1/C MIDN HUM/SS major 

-U.S. citizenship

-FP 210 or FP 230 required, and FP 322 desired. 

-Foreign language (French) recommended.

No AARs Available 

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

Prerequisites:          

-HUM/SS major

-Host prefers rising 1/c MIDN

2012 AARs: State1, State2, State3

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Naval Warfare Development Command (NWDC) Analysis Directorate (HUM/SS Majors ONLY) – FULLY FUNDED

Total Number of Midshipmen: 3 (1 per block)

Description: Navy Warfare Development Command links tomorrow's ideas to today's warfighter through the rapid generation and development of innovative solutions to operational challenges. The unique synergies and capabilities help move the Fleet forward through the 21st century.

Midshipmen interning in the Analysis Directorate will work on the Post Deployment Brief Roll Up Project and the Defensible Integrated Prioritized Capability List/Warfare Improvement Project (IPCL/WIP) Project iso FFC N80.  Midshipmen will work with current and former military officers from a variety of backgrounds. These interactions will provide opportunities to gain insights into various communities, career paths, etc.

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