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Marine Corps College of Distance Education and Training CDET provides a worldwide Marine Corps network that supports the professional growth of its students Welcome to the official U.S.

Marine Corps page for the College of Distance Education and Training (CDET). It is our goal to provide the public with information and news about topics concerning CDET and its mission. Our mission: To design, develop, deliver, evaluate, manage, and resource distance learning products and programs across the Marine Corps training and education continuum in order to increase operational re

adiness. Through a variety of distance learning delivery systems, the Marine Corps CDET provides distance education and training opportunities for all Marines, government employees, and family members. Our programs are accessible globally, preparing our graduates to perform more effectively in service, joint, and multinational environments, in situations ranging from humanitarian assistance to combat. Our online learning management system, MarineNet, provides education to all Marines wherever they are stationed, and our worldwide seminar program supports the Professional Military Education (PME) Distance Education Programs (DEP) through a network of satellite campuses, learning resource centers (LRCs), and video teletraining (VTT) centers. Our programs and courses concentrate on the leadership, warfighting, and staff development skills of the nation's military, and feature the educational standards, learning areas, and learning objectives of the joint professional military education (JPME) program required by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. While this is an open forum, it's also a family-friendly one, so please keep your comments clean. In addition, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines below. Violation of these guidelines will result in your post being removed.

- We do not, under any circumstances, allow graphic, obscene, explicit, or racial comments or submissions, nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful, or intended to defame anyone or any organization.

- We do not allow solicitations or advertisements. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial, or non-governmental agency. Similarly, we do not allow attempts to defame or defraud any financial, commercial, or non-governmental agency.

- We do not allow comments that suggest or encourage illegal activity.

- You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username, and any information provided.

- Lastly, the appearance of external links on this site does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the U.S. Marine Corps or Department of Defense. Please be sure that your posts in NO way compromise the operational security of our Marines. Thank you for your continued support of the United States Marine Corps Distance Education and Training.

03/08/2026

Applications are now open for the Marine Corps University (MCU) and Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) AI Learning Initiatives Hackathon. The AI Learning Initiatives Hackathon will harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to address critical educational, administrative, and training challenges across the defense education enterprise while building practical, mission-focused capabilities.

When: 15-18 September 2026
Locations: Marine Corps University and Naval Postgraduate School
Application deadline: 14 August 2026 at 2359.

If you're interested in advancing AI-enabled education and training across the Marine Corps, we encourage you to apply and share this opportunity with others who may be interested.

Apply here: https://buff.ly/ZLnRzSX

For more information, read the MARADMIN here: https://buff.ly/SRkBcjZ

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31/07/2026

Calling all eligible Master Sergeants and Master Sergeant Selects🔸

As the Marine Corps continues to modernize its talent management, the FY27 E8 Redesignation Board pilot offers qualified Master Sergeants and Master Sergeant selects the opportunity to lateral move into the First Sergeant role.

Critical Dates🗓️

👉Application Deadline: 31 August 2026, 2359 (EST)
👉Record Cutoff: 10 October 2026, 2359 (EST)
👉Board Convenes: 20 October 2026

For more information check out MARADMIN 334/26.

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31/07/2026
The College of Distance Education and Training invites individuals and organizations across the Department of Defense to...
27/07/2026

The College of Distance Education and Training invites individuals and organizations across the Department of Defense to participate in the 2026 Marine Corps eLearning Ecosystem (MCeLE) Virtual Workshop.

This annual workshop provides a forum for learning professionals, training managers, academic officers, command representatives, sponsors, and MCeLE users to share innovative approaches that enhance training and education across the Marine Corps enterprise.

We are seeking presentations that demonstrate measurable improvements in readiness, learner performance, or efficiencies in time and resource management.

Submission Deadline: August 21, 2026

Submission packages may include:
• A video (5 minutes or less)
• A one-page abstract
• A PowerPoint presentation

Selected presenters will be notified by August 28 and invited to present during the virtual workshop, taking place September 21–24, 2026.

In addition to user presentations, attendees will learn about MCeLE certifications, ecosystem updates, future modernization efforts, and the integration of artificial intelligence capabilities.

Scan the QR code to submit your presentation and become part of the future of Marine Corps learning.

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Understanding the history of the Marine Corps is an essential part of developing tomorrow's leaders.New students in the ...
14/07/2026

Understanding the history of the Marine Corps is an essential part of developing tomorrow's leaders.

New students in the Command and Staff College Distance Education Program Blended Seminar Program (CSCDEP BSP) recently visited the Marine Corps History Division at the Simmons Center in Quantico for an immersive learning experience.

The visit began with a classroom session led by Shawn Callahan, Head of the History Division, before students toured the archives with Chief Archivist John Lyles. The group had the opportunity to explore historical records and artifacts that help preserve the legacy of the Corps while reinforcing the lessons that continue to shape Marines today.

Professional Military Education extends beyond the classroom by connecting leaders with the history, traditions, and experiences that define the Marine Corps.



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Congratulations to the graduates of CDET Quantico's Enlisted College Distance Education Program!On June 30, 187 Marines ...
02/07/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of CDET Quantico's Enlisted College Distance Education Program!

On June 30, 187 Marines graduated after successfully completing the Sergeants School Seminar Program and the SNCO Leadership School Seminar Program.

These graduates demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to developing as leaders while balancing the demands of military service. Their accomplishments reflect the continued importance of lifelong learning and professional military education in preparing Marines to lead at every level.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Megan J. Hennessey for serving as Guest of Honor and helping recognize the achievements of these Marines.

Congratulations to each graduate on this significant milestone.



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Congratulations to the graduates of CDET Camp Lejeune's Enlisted College Distance Education Program Class 3-26!On June 2...
01/07/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of CDET Camp Lejeune's Enlisted College Distance Education Program Class 3-26!

On June 26, 156 Marines graduated after successfully completing their Professional Military Education requirements through 17 seminar programs across two schools.

Representing seminar locations in Norfolk, Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, these graduates demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to developing as leaders while serving throughout the Fleet Marine Force.

Their accomplishments reflect the continued importance of lifelong learning and professional development in preparing Marines to lead at every level.

Congratulations to each graduate on this significant milestone.



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27/06/2026
27/06/2026

Congratulations to Mr. Dan Rice, Deputy Director of the Marine Corps War College’s China Warfighting Initiative, on his recent election to the Council on Foreign Relations’ Stephen M. Kellen Term Member Program.

Each year, a select class of emerging leaders is chosen to serve a five-year term as members of this prestigious program. The Term Member Program brings together young professionals from government, media, nongovernmental organizations, law, business, finance, and academia to engage in sustained discussions on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy.

Through the program, members have the opportunity to interact with leading foreign policy experts and participate in a wide range of events focused on today’s most pressing global challenges.

Read more about the Council for Foreign Relations here: https://www.cfr.org/membership/term-member-program

26/06/2026

⚠️ Planned Marine Corps eLearning Ecosystem (MCeLE) Maintenance ⚠️

The MCeLE will experience a scheduled outage beginning Friday, June 26 at 2000 ET and ending Saturday, June 27 at 0200 ET.

All components of the ecosystem will be inaccessible during this maintenance period, including:

• Self-Paced Courses
• Instructor-Led Courses (Moodle)
• Marine Video Services (MVS)
• Digital Library
• Communities
• Questionmark (Assessments and Surveys)
• Content Controller
• dominKnow
• Help Desk Ticketing System
• Virtual Learning Environment (Adobe Connect)

Users are encouraged to plan accordingly and complete any required training activities before the outage begins.

For more information, visit the MCeLE Portal and review the latest release notes available in the article carousel.

Want advance notice of future outages and updates? Join our monthly MCeLE Q&A. The next session will be held on July 6 from 1330–1400 ET and will cover upcoming changes to the ecosystem, including the new user interface.



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