Continuing education and professional development. .

Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin, April-June, 2004 by Harvey Crockett

NCO Education System (NCOES). Changes have occurred in the NCOES to improve requirements for promotions and attendance. The changes affect entrance requirements in the area of the Army physical fitness test (APFT) for those NCOs returning from one of the ongoing operations. Leaders and NCOs should speak to the unit Schools NCO, check the Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) website (http://usaic.hua.army.mil/NCOAcademy/index.htm), or call (520) 533-4234 or DSN 821-4234 for updated information.

Joint Military Intelligence College. Excellent opportunities exist for the enlisted soldier to improve his or her college education as well as knowledge of the U.S. intelligence programs. In addition to the programs listed under Warrant Officer Professional Development--which apply to enlisted soldiers as well--the Undergraduate Intelligence Program (UGIP) and the Bachelor of Science in Intelligence (BSI) offer opportunities based on the soldier's current level of civilian education. Visit the JMIC webpage at http://www.dia.mil/Jmiclacademics.html and speak to the career manager at HRC for application procedures.

Lieutenant Colonel Harvey L. Crockett is the Director, Office of the Chief, Military Intelligence (MI). Readers may contact him via E-mail at harvey.crockett@hua.army.mil. Robert C. White, Jr.. is the Deputy OCMI; you can reach him via E-mail at bob.whitejr@us.army.mil.