Summer Internship Opportunities

CCDC Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is an element of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command. As the Army’s corporate research laboratory, ARL is operationalizing science to achieve transformational overmatch. Through collaboration across the command’s core technical competencies, CCDC leads in the discovery, development and delivery of the technology-based capabilities required to make Soldiers more successful at winning the nation’s wars and come home safely. CCDC is a major subordinate command of the Army Futures Command.

The Army Research Laboratory (CCDC ARL) is the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC), Army Futures Command (AFC) — Army's corporate, or central, laboratory. Its diverse assortment of unique facilities and dedicated workforce of government and private sector partners make up the largest source of world-class integrated research and analysis in the Army.

Combining its in-house technical expertise with those from academic and industry partners, CCDC ARL is able to maximize each dollar invested to provide the best technologies for our Soldiers. CCDC ARL's program consists of basic and applied research, and survivability/lethality and human factors analysis. CCDC ARL also applies the extensive research and analysis tools developed in its direct mission program to support ongoing development and acquisition programs in the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Centers, Program Executive Offices (PEOs)/Program Manager (PM) Offices and Industry. CCDC ARL consistently provided enabling technologies in many of the Army's most important weapons systems.

CCDC ARL provides critical links between the scientific and military communities. The Laboratory marshals internal and external science and technology assets to fulfill the requirements defined by the Soldier. The Laboratory assists the Army user in understanding the implications of technology on doctrine and in defining future needs and opportunities. In order to provide the Soldiers with the best technologies, CCDC ARL investigates and performs research in all areas of Army interest, except for medical, infrastructure and environmental research, which are investigated by the US Army Medical Materiel Command and the Corps of Engineers.

The overarching goal of the CCDC ARL Technical Strategy is to provide the vision, key technical focus areas and principal transition pathways that are essential in assuring the continued strategic land power dominance of the United States Army. This technical strategy is focused on exploring, better understanding, maturing and exploiting S&T developments leading to Power Projection Superiority, Information Supremacy, Lethality and Protection Superiority and Soldier Performance Augmentation — the technological cornerstones that will ensure the future Army's dominance of its operational environment.

CCDC ARL’s research program is organized into eight mutually supporting Campaigns.  Four of the campaigns focus on the Soldier and his actions: SOLDIER (Human Sciences Campaign), MOVE (Maneuver Sciences Campaign), SHOOT (Sciences for Lethality and Protection Campaign) and COMMUNICATE (Information Sciences Campaign).  The remaining four Campaigns provide supporting fundamental science and technology, including the Materials Science Campaign and the Computational Sciences Campaign. A more detailed description of each campaign along with posters describing the research being conducted in each Campaign is available on the ARL Open Campus website.

Examples of specific Cadet Projects:

• Development of fuel cell components (Adelphi, MD) – Develop components of fuel cells for improved energy delivery to Soldiers with a focus on reducing the weight and volume of power delivery to the individual Soldier.
• Assessing human team performance through psychophysiological monitoring (APG, MD) – Research effort focuses on methods and technologies to better measure the physiological parameters to understand individual and team states during real, simulated and virtual training.
• Develop real-time vision, manipulation and navigation capabilities for robotic platforms (APG & Adelphi, MD) – Using an integrated software and hardware framework to develop the key capabilities to permit autonomous operation of robotic platforms.
• Visualization of complex 3D data (APG, MD) – Using 3D interactive and augmented reality visualization technology to provide scientists enhanced insight of complex data sets that is not possible with traditional 2D data visualization.
• Synthesis and processing for improved torso protection ceramics (APG, MD) – Through development of an understanding of microstructure/property relationships in advanced ceramic materials, develop body armor ceramic materials with improved capabilities, especially lower-weight armors.
• CCDC ARL campus UGS network (Adelphi, MD) – Research on the integration of sensor hardware into an existing sensor network and ensuring that they operate within that network.

CCDC ARL has broad opportunities in a variety of technology areas and has a workforce with expertise in a wide range of academic disciplines, which include but are not limited to the following:

• Biotechnology, Microbiology, Synthetic Biology and Bioengineering
• Chemistry, Physics, Material Science and Physical Sciences
• Computer Science/Information Systems Management
• Cyber-Security
• Foreign Languages
• Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical and Systems Engineering
• Meteorologist
• Psychology, including Cognitive and Neuroscience

CCDC ARL Major Locations:

• Adelphi, MD
• Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

CCDC ARL Extended Sites:

• Los Angeles, CA
• Boston, MA
• Chicago, Illinois
• Austin, Texas (to include College Station, El Paso and San Antonio)

Prerequisites:

• GPA of 2.5 or better.
• Enrolled in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)-related program. (Non-STEM related majors are accepted, if willing to work on STEM projects.
• Note: Some Non-STEM majors can be utilized in support functions (i.e., Strategic Communications, Criminal Justice, International Studies and Administrative-type majors) in Laboratory Operations.
• Secret clearance may be required for specific projects.

The objective of the Army Science Board (ASB) Summer Program is to develop the next generation of Army leaders and creative thinkers through a program that immerses Cadets in the world of science and technology while at the same time educating them on becoming future Army leaders. The ASB is a Federal Advisory Committee organized under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. It is the Department of the Army senior scientific advisory body chartered in 1977 to replace the Army Scientific Advisory Panel. The ASB advises and makes recommendations to the Secretary of the Army on high-priority scientific and technological matters of concern to the Army. The underlying philosophy of the ASB Internships is to provide Cadets the opportunity to participate in and support ASB annual study teams on a variety of science and technology topics that are a high priority to the Secretary of the Army and the Deputy Under Secretary of the Army. Past topics have included Multi-Domain Battle; The Internet of Things: Smart Installations; Next-Generation Ground Combat Vehicles; Software Development and Sustainability; Talent Management; Suicide Prevention; Force Protection; Future Combat Systems, etc.

The ASB Internship is a four-week course that takes place during the undergraduate academic summer break. This program covers a wide variety of topics critical to the Army, addressing real-world problems throughout the Army.

Prerequisites:

• Applicant displays an interest in the future of the Army.
• Applicant maintains a 3.0 GPA.
• Applicant meets current ACFT and height/weight standards.
• Applicant has experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Applicant possesses an approved security clearance at the Secret or higher level.

ATEC plans, integrates and conducts experiments, developmental testing, independent operational testing, and independent evaluations and assessments to provide essential information to acquisition decision-makers and commanders. We routinely plan and execute test and evaluation processes as the Army continues to integrate and mature new and existing capabilities. More than 1,000 tests are conducted each day across 5 1/2 million acres of diverse terrain. As the Army postures to meet the needs of the current and future warrior, our test centers play a vital role in ensuring warrior capabilities are effective, suitable, survivable and can withstand extreme environments.

While at ATEC, Cadets will be exposed to one of our seven test center locations within the continental United States (CONUS), supporting the test and evaluation mission: 

• Dugway, UT (Dugway Proving Ground)
• Ft. Hood, TX (Operational Test Center)
• Ft. Huachuca, AZ (Electronic Proving Ground)
• Redstone Arsenal, AL (Redstone Test Center)
• White Sands Missile Range, NM (White Sands Missile Range Test Center)
• Yuma Proving Ground, AZ (Yuma Test Center)

Administrative and Office Support (Public Affairs, Budget, Legal, Program Management, Human Resources, Equal Employment Opportunity, Information Technology): The Cadet will perform sub-professional trainee tasks under close and detailed technical supervision using equipment, instruments or software related to a technical professional field. Duties typically involve correlating data, recognizing discrepancies in results and participating in an experiment, study or research project.

STEM Positions (Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Operations Research Analyst): The Cadet will typically perform the following: (a) assist in the planning and execution of technical tests, including the selection, installation, configuration and calibration of high-speed digital data acquisition systems; (b) participate in the management of technical/developmental/operational testing; and (c) collect and review technical test data to generate reports, briefings and safety recommendations that will be used by a higher level.

Prerequisites:

• Administrative and Office Support: Any degree of study related to the position/project.
• STEM Positions: Undergraduate degree of study in one of the following: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics and General Engineering.
• GPA of 2.8 or higher in academic major.
• MS III Cadets (juniors) have priority. However, MS IV Cadets (seniors) graduating in December or later may apply as an exception to the policy.
• Must have obtained a Secret clearance prior to arrival.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Bayou City Broadcasting owns and operates local television stations in Indiana and Louisiana.

The Company has internships available for all departments at our CBS and FOX affiliates in Evansville, IN, and our FOX and NBC affiliates in Lafayette, LA.

Cadets should apply that have an interest in some or all elements of local broadcast television stations, which include but are not limited to Broadcasting, Communications, Journalism, Engineering, Administration, Creative Services, Marketing, Web Design, Social Media Management, Research and Commercial Production.

 

This internship is sponsored by Bayou City Broadcasting. Bayou City Broadcasting owns and operates television stations in Indiana and Louisiana.  The ideal intern has an interest in News, Communications, Journalism and Commercial Production.

Locations:

Cadets in this program may serve at WEVV/CBS and WEEV/FOX in Evansville, IN, or KADN/FOX and KLAF/NBC in Lafayette, LA.

Description:

Bayou City Broadcasting is looking for someone who would like a well-rounded experience in the fields of News, Communications, Journalism and Commercial Production. The intern would work under the direction of the station’s News Director and alongside Bayou City Broadcasting News staff.

Duties may vary depending on the experience, ability and interest of individual applicants. Potential duties include:

• Writing and producing journalistic content for the station.
• Supporting the company’s website and social media platforms.
• Researching news stories and generating leads on news stories.
• Field reporting.
• Assisting in newscast production and operating studio equipment.
• Shooting and editing video for news stories.
• Digitizing and archiving historical news content.

This internship is sponsored by Bayou City Broadcasting. Bayou City Broadcasting owns and operates television stations in Indiana and Louisiana. The ideal intern has an interest in Creative Services, Production, Marketing and Promotions.

Locations:

Cadets in this program may serve at WEVV/CBS and WEEV/FOX in Evansville, IN, or KADN/FOX and KLAF/NBC in Lafayette, LA.

Description:

Bayou City Broadcasting is looking for someone who would like a well-rounded experience in the fields of Creative Services, Marketing and Promotions. The intern would work under the direction of the station’s Creative Services Director and would work alongside Bayou City Broadcasting’s Creative, Production and Digital staff.

Duties may vary depending on the experience, ability and interest of individual applicants. Potential duties include:

• Creating and editing the station’s promotional materials.
• Producing client commercials: video shooting, technical set-up, direction and coordination.
• Idea generation of new marketing opportunities.
• Working on editing, graphics and audio production of client commercials.
• Developing and creating digital advertisements.
• Supporting the station’s website and social media efforts.
• Researching and analyzing the station’s website traffic data.

This internship is sponsored by Bayou City Broadcasting. Bayou City Broadcasting owns and operates television stations in Indiana and Louisiana. The ideal intern has an interest in Engineering.

Locations:

Cadets in this program may serve at WEVV/CBS and WEEV/FOX in Evansville, IN, or KADN/FOX and KLAF/NBC in Lafayette, LA.

Description:

Bayou City Broadcasting is looking for someone who would like a well-rounded experience in the fields of Engineering and Production. The intern would work under the direction of the station’s Chief Engineer and would work alongside Bayou City Broadcasting’s Engineering staff.

Duties may vary depending on the experience, ability and interest of individual applicants. Potential duties include:

• Maintaining and servicing company equipment, including news equipment, IT network and computers.
• Facility maintenance, including wiring.
• Archiving company files.
• Monitoring broadcast signals.
• Supporting the production of live newscasts.

This internship is sponsored by Bayou City Broadcasting. Bayou City Broadcasting owns and operates television stations in Indiana and Louisiana. The ideal intern has an interest in Administration and Sales Support.

Locations:

Cadets in this program may serve at WEVV/CBS and WEEV/FOX in Evansville, IN, or KADN/FOX and KLAF/NBC in Lafayette, LA.

Description:

Bayou City Broadcasting is looking for someone who would like a well-rounded experience specializing in Administration and Sales Support. The intern would work under the direction of the station’s Business Manager and General Sales Manager.

Duties may vary depending on the experience, ability and interest of individual applicants. Potential duties include:

• Researching sales and market data.
• Communicating station sales updates internally and to external customers.
• Generating ideas for sales pitches and developing them into sales packages.
• Supporting Business Manager in Administrative and Human Resources duties.
• Supporting Sales Managers and Sales Account Executives.

As an Army applied research center under Army Futures Command, Combat Capabilities Development Command, the C5ISR Center discovers and develops innovative C5ISR technologies that enable information superiority for our country’s most important customer: our Joint Forces. As the Army’s primary integrator of C5ISR technologies and systems, C5ISR conducts applied Research & Development across a wide variety of capability areas. These include wireless communications, cyber, network design, sensors, intelligence, mission command applications, power and energy, radar, electro-optics, enhanced navigation, data fusion, modeling and simulation, and other communications-oriented fields.

C5ISR works with the Department of Defense (DoD) and national basic research organizations and labs to influence research investments and adopt, adapt and mature relevant scientific breakthroughs. C5ISR has internship opportunities available in six different Focus Areas.

Focus Area A

Located at APG, MD, develops, integrates and delivers advanced command, navigation and timing, and power capabilities across all operational environments. The internship will provide Cadets with the hands-on opportunity to research, develop, engineer and test technologies associated with either of the two following options:

• Operational energy focused on cutting-edge technologies associated with microgrids or lightweight Soldier power sources, such as fuel cells. This internship will provide hands-on experience in engineering Warfighter solutions, in addition to testing and algorithm development.
• Utilization of Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Sensor Fusion Tools to conduct trade space analysis of a recommended suite of PNT sensors. These technologies enable Soldiers to operate for long mission duration with increased ability for movement and maneuvering.

Focus Area B

Located at APG, MD, conducts research and development, and provides technical expertise on communications and networking technologies. Transitions operationally relevant solutions to the Warfighter and is organized in seven functional areas: Radio Frequency Communication, Tactical Communication, Satellite Communication, Cyber Security & Information Assurance (CSIA), Systems Engineering Architecture Modeling and Simulation, and field-based risk reduction experimentation at C5ISR Ground Activity. Cadets will be exposed to the organization, the CSIA mission areas, and conduct research and or mentorship paired with a Soldier and a Department of the Army Civilian subject matter experts in the following fields: Computer Network Defense, Cryptography, Software Assurance, Security Engineering or Certification, Accreditation and Security Assessments.

Focus Area C

Located at APG, MD, contributes technical and specialty engineering competency development and management as well as technical leadership throughout all phases of a product's lifecycle. The internship will provide Cadets an opportunity to experience numerous aspects of manufacturing engineering, additive manufacturing, maintenance concept engineering, technical project leadership, quality assurance, reliability and maintainability management, and industrial base management with multiple Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems. These C5ISR systems are critical in enabling Soldiers to accomplish their mission. Cadets will be integrated into multiple phases of system development and sustainment.

Focus Area D

Located at APG, MD, will provide Cadets the opportunity to work in diverse technical areas such as Software Assurance, Cyber Security Engineering, Dev-Sec-Ops, Machine Learning, Validation of Platform and Network Cyber Security Posture, and the DoD Cyber Security Risk Management Framework process. Provides software engineering support and software acquisition support to Army systems at all Life Cycle stages from requirements definition and development through production and deployment. Supports the Warfighter by deploying technical experts to the field to assist in managing, enhancing or advancing systems. In addition to supporting fielded systems, leverages its engineering expertise to ensure the safety and security of essential communication networks utilized by the Warfighter. 

Focus Area E

Located at APG, MD, leads Army Science and Technology development in the domains of Cyber Operations, Electronic Warfare, SIGINT Technologies, Radar and Information Systems, and Processing.  Cadets will work alongside subject matter experts with an opportunity to experience the development of quick reaction capabilities filling urgent needs of the Soldiers in the field and/or System and System-of-Systems engineering design, analysis, testing and experimentation advancing the next generation of Army Cyber, EW, SIGINT, Intelligence Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination and Radar capabilities.

Focus Area F

Located at Ft. Belvoir, VA, will provide Cadets the opportunity to conduct research and development in advanced sensor technology that allows Soldiers to dominate the 21st-century digital battlefield. This focus area exploits sensor and sensor suite technologies to see, acquire and target opposing forces, day or night, under adverse battlefield environments; deny the enemy the same capabilities through electro-optic means and/or camouflage, concealment and deception; provide capabilities for night driving and pilotage; detect, neutralize, clear and mark explosive hazards including minefields and unexploded ordnance; protect forward troops, fixed installations and rear echelons from enemy intrusion; and explosive hazard expertise. Research is in the areas of Counter-IED, Mine-Field Detection and Defeat, and Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting Acquisition.

Locations: 

Focus Areas A-E are located at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. Focus Area F is located at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia.

Prerequisites: 

• A minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Must have obtained a Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Number of Cadet Slots Available per Focus Area:

A: 3

B: 3

C: 2

D: 1

E: 3

F: 3

Total: 15

Preferred Degrees of Studies

Cyber, Networking, Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Information Technology, Biomedical/Biomechanical Engineering or related discipline.

The Chaplaincy Internship Program (CHIP) is for MSL IIIs interested in pursuing an academic delay to become an Army Chaplain. 

Locations:

Cadets in CHIP may serve at locations within the continental United States (CONUS) or outside the continental United States (OCONUS). The Cadets will have the opportunity to observe as chaplains model Nurturing the Living, Caring for the Wounded, Honoring the Fallen and advising the Commander.

Prerequisites:

• GPA 3.0 or better in academic major consistent with entry into the academic delay program. 
• Meet current ACFT and height/weight standards at the time of application and during attendance. 
• MS III Cadets have priority. However, MS IV Cadets graduating in December or later may apply as an exception to the policy.

Two Cadets per year, same cycle.

The CPPIP is designed to offer an introduction to Cultural Property Protection planning and education as a component of comprehensive preparation for military operations. The Cadets will be assigned to work under the direct supervision of an installation Cultural Resources Manager with high-level academic qualifications. The Cadets’ responsibilities will include research into cultural property protection lessons learned during forward operations and the development of a field training experience designed to teach recognition and avoidance of cultural property on the battlefield.

Two Cadets per year, same cycle.

The MHIOP is designed to offer an introduction to the US Army museum and military history operations at the Division and Installation level. The Cadet will be assigned to work under the direct supervision of the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Museum director with high-level academic qualifications. The Cadets’ responsibilities will include research into military history and the use of military history and museums to enable military training for a wide variety of military and civilian audiences designed to enable the Cadets to maximize the use of historical knowledge and assets as future Army leaders.

Location:

Fort Drum, NY

Prerequisites:

• A GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Meet current ACFT and height/weight standards at the time of application and during attendance.
• Genuine interest in the subject of cultural property protection and/or military history.
• Valid, active U.S. Passport.
• No security clearance is required.

The Defense Forensic Science Center is the DoD's premier forensic center, delivering full-spectrum, world-class forensic services around the globe and across the entire range of military operations. This internship will expose Cadets to the fields of forensic science, biometrics and crime scene investigations. The program covers the following forensic science disciplines: Digital Evidence, Questioned Documents, DNA, Drug Chemistry, Firearms/Toolmarks, Latent Prints and Trace Evidence. Cadets will learn about the exciting field of forensic science and will gain an understanding of how forensic science is used to identify criminals and terrorists. The internship includes a walkthrough of a deployable forensic laboratory with advanced technology to support the overseas mission. Additionally, Cadets will learn more about biometrics and their important use in DoD operations.

The internship will include hands-on experience where the Cadets will lead an investigation over a staged crime scene by collecting and evaluating physical evidence, documenting and preserving the crime scene through digital photography and sketching, and finally testing and processing forensic evidence. The Cadets’ will present their evidence linking the crime, victim and suspect in a moot courtroom experience/discussion with a senior CID agent and lawyer. The capstone experience demonstrates the importance of forensic analysis/exploitation, as it helps provide actionable intelligence. Previous scientific experience will greatly benefit the Cadets.

Note: Previous scientific experience will greatly benefit the Cadets.

Considerations: Transportation, medical, dental, lodging, dining and physical training facilities are not available in the Gillem Enclave. Accommodations, rental car, dining and additional miscellaneous expenses (supported by U.S. Army Cadet Command).

Location:

Gillem Enclave in Forest Park, Georgia.

Prerequisites:

• Biology, chemistry, physical science, computer science majors, preferred courses taken: Forensic Science, Analytical Chemistry, Genetics
• Requires a minimum of Secret clearance and possession of a CAC for computer login.
• Meet ACFT and height/weight standards.
• A GPA greater than 3.0.
• MS II, MS III, MS IV (MS III has priority).

This internship is sponsored by the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE).  Cadets will typically work in USACE District (Battalion or Brigade Command equivalent), usually in a resident office (construction office) working on civil, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering projects.  Districts are located all across the U.S. (36 Districts) and OCONUS (5 Districts). Projects support U.S. Army or Air Force installations (military construction) or state and local communities (civil works dams, levees, navigation, etc.). Cadets may perform engineering functions such as design, project management, project engineering, construction representative (Quality Assurance), GIS and more. The program focus is engineering majors. The majority of slots focus on civil, mechanical and environmental engineering; however, all engineers should apply. Applicants are slotted based on host requirements. Slots are requested based on the applicant’s majors. Usually, there are many more available slots than Cadets, so many possibilities are available to choose from.

Locations:

Cadets in the EIP may serve at locations within the continental United States (CONUS).

Prerequisites: 

• Enrollment in an engineering program. 
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0. 
• Meet current ACFT and height/weight standards at the time of application and during attendance. 
• Routinely operate Microsoft Office and the internet.
• Some positions may require an approved security clearance at the level of secret or higher, or interim secret clearance at the time of application submission. Submit verification of clearance to the USACC CTLT Program Manager.

The EVIP develops the next generation of military leaders through a dynamic program that immerses Cadets in the Joint and Strategic environment of a forward-deployed Combatant Command.This environment provides Cadets the chance for real-world interaction with high-ranking staff in the career fields they will pursue after graduating from their commissioning programs. Cadets have broad opportunities across the command joint staff in a variety of disciplines and are placed according to the needs of the command. The assignments listed below are for illustrative purposes only. Placements may include (but are not limited to) the following directorates:

• ECJ1: Directorate of Manpower and Personnel
• Assignment: Work in the Director’s Action Group (DAG)
• ECJ2: Directorate of Intelligence
• Assignment: Multi-Source Intelligence Analyst (TS-SCI)
• ECJ39: Help leverage command-wide capabilities to refine information operations assessments; conduct country baseline assessments, assessments of campaign plans and activities, operations and exercises. (TS-SCI)
• ECJ4: Directorate of Logistics
• Assignment: Support Execution of Health Services Support in the EUCOM AOR
• ECJ5/8: Directorate of Strategy
• Assignment: Support Regional Planner and Country Desk Officers
• Assist in the development and execution of military-to-military events with partner nations.
• ECJ6: Directorate of C4/Cyber
• Assignment: Assistant Coalition Systems IT System Engineer
• ECJ7: TAAD Research Assistant Intern will assist research analysts in collecting and analyzing data, building graphical tools to display that data, and to evaluate and assess USEUCOM operations, activities and investments.
• ECJ9: Interagency Partnering Directorate
• Assignment: Analyst or Threat Finance Specialist in the JICTC (TS-SCI)
• Assignment: Develop risk management strategies in the Strategic Infrastructure Division
• European Command Special Staff
• Assignment: Assist the Historian with the Command’s Archives and Develop Staff Ride Studies (ECCS-H)
• Assignment: Work in the Deputy Foreign Policy Advisor's office (Deputy POLAD) alongside an FSO assigned to USEUCOM from the Department of State (ECCD)

Location:

Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany

Prerequisites:

• A GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Meet current ACFT and height/weight standards.
• Enrolled in a relevant field of study (to the above directorates or AOR).
• MS II, MS III, MS IV (MS III has priority).
• Top Secret clearance preferred. TS-SCI is required for certain positions.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States and its principal federal law enforcement agency. The FBI offers Cadets the opportunity to intern at one of their host location in New York, NY.  This is a four-week internship. The duty uniform is business casual attire. A uniform will not be worn at linkup or during the internship.

Additional information will be provided by the host when selected.

Location:

New York, NY

Prerequisites:

• Cyber, Military Intelligence, Forensic Science, Criminology Program or planning to branch MI, MP or SC. 
• Meet current ACFT and height/weight standards.
• A GPA of 3.0 or better in academic major.
• MS II, MS III, MS IV (MS III has priority).
• Approved TS/SCI security clearance or Interim TS/SCI. (Cadets must apply for a TS/SCI through their Brigade immediately upon selection. TS/SCI clearance processing and adjudication can take six to 12 months).

The National Forensic Science Technology Center, located in Largo, FL, is a component of the preeminent Global Forensic and Justice Center at Florida International University. During a two-week internship program held annually, NFSTC@FIU exposes Cadets to the latest cutting-edge technology utilized for biometric and forensic identification — an area of growing importance to our nation’s security — and reinforces critical skills such as leadership, decision-making and prioritizing actions under pressure. The training consists primarily of practical exercises with supporting lectures and includes hands-on instruction in the development and examination of fingerprints; the detection and analysis of unidentified chemicals; media/cellular exploitation; improvised explosive device (IED) investigations; and the capabilities of deployable forensic laboratories, which support global exploitation activities.

Location:

NFSTC at FIU Campus located in Largo, FL.

Prerequisites:

• Forensic Science, Criminology Program or planning to branch Military Intelligence, Military Police, Engineer, Ordinance, Chemical Corps, Infantry, Armor or Judge Advocate.
• Meet current ACFT and height/weight standards.
• A GPA of 2.5 or better in academic major.
• MS II, MS III, MS IV (MS III has priority).

The U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG Corps) represents the legal interests of Soldiers and the U.S. Army with unmatched strength and courage, character and commitment, and unsurpassed knowledge of the law. Judge Advocates provide principled counsel and premier legal services as committed members and leaders in the legal and Army professions.

During the internship, Cadets will join an Army legal office and witness firsthand how the JAG Corps provides legal support for the Army and for Soldiers and Family Members. Cadets will be exposed to many of our core legal practice areas, such as military justice, national security law, administrative and civil law, contract and fiscal law, legal assistance, and trial defense. Cadets will have the opportunity to shadow Judge Advocates, witness administrative boards and courts-martial, observe client meetings, assist with legal research and help prepare legal documents.  

Location:

Worldwide

Prerequisites:

• An interest in pursuing an Educational Delay to attend law school or the Funded Legal Education Program.
• Meet current ACFT and height/weight standards.
• A GPA of 3.0 or better. 
• MS II, MS III, MS IV (MS III has priority).

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) invites Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets to participate in the 2022 ROTC Student Internship (dates to be determined by Cadet availability). ROTC undergraduates and 2LTs waiting for their first assignment have the opportunity to work on projects at LLNL focusing on topics like weapons theory, design and engineering; nonproliferation; counterterrorism; biological warfare; energy security; warfighter support; intelligence analyses; information science; space exploration; fusion ignition and laser technology research; advanced manufacturing and materials technologies; and high-performance computing. Projects are matched to the student's major, interests and skills in support of research being performed at LLNL. The internship is 10 to 12 weeks in duration.

• This is a temporary student intern appointment. This assignment is primarily a full-time position during the summer academic break but can also be a full-time co-op position during the academic semester/quarter or a year-round part-time position during the academic year and full-time during the academic breaks.
• Essential duties include the following:
• Participation in research in assigned area.
• Assisting in conducting and documenting experiments.
• Collection and analysis of data.
• Documentation and presentation of results.
• Attend ROTC lectures and assigned workshops.
• Participate in annual summer student poster symposium.
• To apply, the Cadet must meet the following criteria:
• U.S. citizen.
• Continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in:
• Physics
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Political Science
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Material Science
• Ability to apply basic skills in engineering, scientific or physics principles to solve technical problems.
• Prefer completed Field Training but open to a 10-week internship.
• To apply, Cadets must access the LLNL Scholars page and select the “Students” link, followed by the “Student and Faculty Jobs” button. The ROTC Student Internship Job ID will be announced in October. Interested students are encouraged to research LLNL programs ASAP and submit applications after October 1 to be considered. Appointments will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Clearances are not required but could open more opportunities.

Cadets will conduct research at the premier Department of Defense research laboratory, located on Hanscom Air Force Base. MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center that applies advanced technology to problems of national security. Research and development activities focus on long-term technology development as well as rapid prototyping and demonstration. These efforts are aligned within key mission areas. The Laboratory works with industry to transition new concepts and technology for system development and deployment. Research at the Laboratory includes projects in:

• Air and missile defense
• Space surveillance technology
• Tactical systems
• Homeland protection
• Communications
• Cyber security
• Information sciences

The Laboratory takes projects from the initial concept stage, through simulation and analysis, to design and prototyping, and finally to field demonstration. The Laboratory is organized into eight technical divisions. While each division has specific focus areas, the Laboratory's mission-oriented work supports cross-divisional, multidisciplinary collaborations.

Location:

Hanscom Air Force Base, Lexington, Massachusetts

Prerequisites:

• Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering academic major required.
• No Biology or Chemistry majors because of limited research in these areas.
• Display an interest in Research/Development or Science and Technology.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher.
• Meet ACFT and height/weight standards.
• Routinely operate Microsoft Office and the internet.
• Approved Secret security clearance or higher.

The Army supports 57 museums located at posts throughout the country and in Korea and Germany, as well as the National Museum of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C. Cadet interns are introduced to the Army Museum Enterprise and how the U.S. Army Center of Military History supports military training and education, and provides access to museums for the visiting public while also managing its immense wealth of material culture (artifacts). The internship also offers first-hand experience in museum management at the division level with the management of Army historical property, historical research and education, exhibit fabrication and installation, and visitor services. Generally, the intern will have a specific project to complete during their tour but will also be expected to conduct several other routine museum-based activities.

Activities may include:

• Conduct a museum artifact inventory (under the supervision of museum professional staff).
• Conduct historical research to support artifact history.
• Train for and present a museum exhibit tour to a group of Soldiers or visitors.
• Prepare a military history educational product (presentation, paper) for future use.
• Conduct a review and recommend updates to a museum Standard Operation Procedure (SOP).
• Assist museum professional staff with the installation of an exhibit.

Most Cadet internships are four weeks long and occur after the Cadet attends Advanced Camp at Fort Knox. Some semester-long or summer-long internships are available for Cadets who are in an academic program that requires an on-site internship or practicum that can be accomplished at a museum. 

Academic majors in history, public history, military studies, museum studies, public affairs, education and design are preferred, but all majors are considered. Cadet interns may be expected to work some weekend and evening hours based on the schedule and activities of their host museum.

A list of Army museums and their locations can be found on the U.S. Army Center of Military History website. Note that not all museums participate in the Army ROTC Cadet internship program every year.

NASA Ames is one of ten centers with a diverse portfolio of research areas ranging from aeronautics to human systems to biology. Cadets are offered a broad range of areas for them to gain experience, military and government exposure, and knowledge about future resources for their careers. Cadets will be working alongside other DoD personnel from the Air Force, Army, Navy and National Guard in various departments. Cadets are afforded the opportunity to enhance their skills in the following areas:

• Project management (assist with management of multiple projects).
• Applied mathematics (perform calculations for small satellite space mission cost determination).
• Tool creation, testing and deployment (utilize computer science skills, write code that will search and match publicly available information for enhanced subject matter matching and networking, and create a website tool that will facilitate this in visually appealing manner).
• Infographic generation Algorithm development (for automated change detection in images).
• Fusion of big data (social and other).

Location:

Moffett Airfield, Mountain View, CA (Silicon Valley)

Prerequisites:

• Enrollment in any science academic major.
• Display an interest in Research/Development or Science and Technology.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Meet ACFT and height/weight standards.
• Routinely operate Microsoft Office and the internet.
• Approved Secret security clearance or higher.

Cadets are exposed to real-time intelligence collection efforts and are mentored to apply tactical relevance. The program culminates with official intelligence briefings to Army officers, intelligence management personnel and subject matter experts across the organization.

The National Ground Intelligence Center is the Defense Department’s primary producer of ground forces intelligence and the primary analysis, collection and exploitation facility for the Department of the Army. NGIC produces scientific and technical intelligence and military capabilities analysis on foreign ground forces required by warfighting commanders, the force modernization and research and development communities, the Defense Department and national policymakers. NGIC is also the U.S Army proponent for the emerging sub-discipline of Identity Intelligence (I2). 

NGIC’s general military intelligence mission focuses on foreign ground forces from the operational through small-unit level, maintaining detailed knowledge of current foreign ground force capabilities as well as a focus of five, 10 and 20 years in the future. It includes irregular and conventional warfare analysis examining foreign ground forces from a perspective that includes battlefield operating systems, doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures, training, maintenance, logistics and order of battle.

NGIC also has highly skilled specialists such as physicists, chemists, computer scientists, mathematicians and engineers in diverse fields from aeronautics to robotics, along with modelers, simulation experts and other technical specialists, who evaluate the capabilities and performance data on virtually every weapon system used by a foreign ground force, including chemical and biological weapons and future weapon concepts.

NGIC is the primary agency within the Defense Department responsible for the acquisition and exploitation of foreign ground systems, materiel and helicopters.

Location:

NGIC Headquarters, Rivanna Station, Charlottesville, VA

Prerequisites: 

• At least 18 years old.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Meet ACFT and height/weight standards. 
• Approved TS/SCI security clearance or Interim TS/SCI. (Cadets must apply for a TS/SCI through their Brigade immediately upon selection. TS/SCI clearance processing and adjudication can take 6 to 12 months). 

While at the NSA and US CYBERCMD, Cadets will be exposed to real-world cryptologic challenges of the 21st century. Such challenges include technical innovation, policy and legal frameworks, and operational governance models that support the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). To provide a richer experience, Cadets are given broad exposure to the NSA and CYBERCMD missions. Cadets are expected to complete a classified project/paper while at the NSA and US CYBERCMD, and will have the opportunity to engage with senior leadership and various technical and IC professionals. Cadets pursuing fields of study in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, System Engineering, History, Sociology, Language, Operations Research, Math and Law are strongly encouraged to apply. To ensure Cadets are fully immersed in the environment, Cadets are required to be cleared at the Top Secret SCI level.

Potential Locations: 

• Fort Meade, MD
• Fort Gordon, GA
• San Antonio, TX
• Draper, UT
• Others as appropriate

Prerequisites:

• A GPA of 2.5 or better.
• Meet current ACFT and height/weight standards.
• Enrolled in a CS, IT, Foreign Language, EE, CE, OR, Math, Law or related program.
• Granted TS/SCI security clearance, with poly required by the time of arrival.

The NORAD and USNORTHCOM Volunteer Student Internship Program (N&NC VSIP) is part of a larger effort by NORAD and NORTHCOM to help cultivate future generations of defense and security practitioners. N&NC VSIP provides Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) students exposure to NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions and responsibilities while working alongside military and civilian professionals dedicated to the defense of North America. 

Participants in N&NC VSIP gain valuable hands-on experience related to their educational endeavors while working in a joint, interagency and international environment at NORAD and USNORTHCOM. Participation within N&NC VSIP provides ROTC students an opportunity for real-world interaction in the career fields that they will pursue upon graduation from their commissioning programs. N&NC VSIP plans to offer broad opportunities within the NORAD and USNORTHCOM joint staff in a variety of disciplines, to include the following:

• Accounting & Finance 
• Business Management
• Computer Science/ Information Systems Management    
• Cyber-Security
• Education and Instructional Design 
• Emergency Management
• Federal Law Enforcement 
• History
• Homeland Defense 
• Human Resource Management
• Interagency                   
• International Relations 
• Joint Exercises
• Military Studies: Strategy, Policy, Planning 
• Political Military Affairs
• Political Science 
• Protocol
• Public Affairs
• Training, Readiness, and Resources

Location:

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Headquarters: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Prerequisites:

• Minimum 9-week availability required (non-negotiable) 
• Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance preferred.
• A GPA of 2.5 or better
• Meet current ACFT and height/weight standards
• Enrolled in one of the above disciplines
• MS II, MS III, MS IV (MS III has priority)

The Defense Threat Reductions Agency (DTRA) provides a multi-disciplinary internship program with the purpose to enhance Department of Defense (DoD) capabilities, provide the next generation of military officers with counter-weapons of mass destruction (CWMD) experience and better prepare future military officers to lead, fight and win on a battlefield involving weapons of mass destruction. DTRA’s internship program is managed by its Nuclear Science and Engineering Research Center (NSERC) located in West Point, NY. The NSERC is responsible for partnering DTRA with military officer training establishments to facilitate research developing technologies that counter and deter weapons of mass destruction and improvised threat networks. 

Locations:

The NSERC has sent Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Humanity, Foreign Language and Social Science majors to over 30 locations and aligned students based upon their academic backgrounds and personal interests. Some locations include:

• 20th CBRNE Command, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
• 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin AFB, FL
• Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Dayton, OH
• Brookhaven National Lab (BNL), Upton, NY
• Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Washington D.C.  
• Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Fort Belvoir, VA
• Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
• Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM
• Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, San Diego, CA 
• Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Monterey, CA
• Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), MD
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN
• Office of the Secretary of Defense for Policy, Washington D.C.
• Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington D.C.
• Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA
• Pantex Plant, Panhandle, TX&
• Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM and Livermore, CA
• Technical Evaluation Assessment Monitor Site, Albuquerque, NM

Areas of Research:

• Detection of nuclear materials and weapons
• Nuclear weapon effects
• Nuclear weapon stockpile
• Military equipment survivability
• Applying machine learning to WMD problems 
• U.S. deterrence policy
• International WMD policy
• Analysis of international WMD capabilities

Prerequisites:

• A GPA of 2.5 minimum.
• Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred. Limited unclassified internships are available.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Number of Cadet Slots Available:

The NSERC has the capacity to support approximately 20 ROTC Cadets.

Preferred Degrees of Studies:

Internship opportunities in nearly all academic majors are available. Countering and deterring weapons of mass destruction and improvised threat networks is an interdisciplinary challenge. Students will be placed into internships based on their academic background and personal interests.

Cadets with an Academic Major of Nursing are the only Cadets eligible to apply for this program. NSTP rotations are 28 days in length and will be located at an Army Medical Facility either in the continental United States (CONUS) or outside the continental United States (OCONUS), including Europe. NSTP provides nursing Cadets with opportunities to develop and practice leadership in a clinical environment. Cadets work side-by-side with an Army Nurse Corps Officer preceptor. To qualify, Cadets must submit an application packet through their Brigade Nurse Counselor to the Cadet Command Chief Nurse. Do not submit applications to CPDT Internship Program Manager.

Locations:

• San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC) San Antonio, TX
• Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) Honolulu, HI
• Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) Ft. Hood, TX
• Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) Washington, DC
• Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (EAMC) Ft. Gordon, GA
• William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) El Paso, TX
• Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) Landstuhl, Germany
• Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) Ft. Liberty, NC
• Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) Ft. Lewis, WA
• Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital (FBCH) Ft. Belvoir, VA
• Bassett Army Community Hospital (Basset ACH) Ft. Wainwright, AK
• Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital (BJACH), Ft. Polk, LA
• Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (Blanchfield ACH), Ft. Campbell, KY
• Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH), Ft. Carson, CO
• Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH), Ft. Riley, KS
• Martin Army Community Hospital (MACH), Ft. Benning, GA
• Keller Army Community Hospital (KACH), West Point, NY
• Winn Army Community Hospital (Winn ACH), Ft. Stewart, GA
• General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital (GLWACH), Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
• Weed Army Community Hospital (Weed ACH), Ft. Irwin, CA

Prerequisites:

Set by the U.S. Army Cadet Command Chief Nurse who is also the waiver authority.  

• Must have completed one academic year of general nursing courses with successful completion of at least one semester or two-quarters of a Medical/Surgical nursing course that requires a clinical component (excluding Community Health or Psychiatric Nursing).
• Must be in good academic standing and meet HT/WT and ACFT standards.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers throughout the duration of each Cadet’s NSTP training. Military hospitals are in the process of transitioning to the American Red Cross’ (ARC) Basic Life Support (BLS) course as the standard for BLS certification. Both ARC BLS and the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association may be used as a Cadet. However, the ARC BLS is the recommended certification for all future initial and renewal certification.
• All vaccinations (to include PPDs) must be current. NSTP Cadets are required to receive all prescribed immunizations in order to attend.
• Must have a security clearance initiated and/or must be current.

Miscellaneous:

• NSTP eligibility waiver requests will be submitted through the Cadet’s respective Brigade Nurse Counselor (BNC) to the USACC Deputy Chief Nurse for approval.  
• Currently licensed LPNs/RNs are exempt from clinical nursing course requirements. However, a copy of current licensure must be included with application.
• Cadets on Leave of Absence are considered on a case-by-case basis. SMP Cadets may need to coordinate with their reserve unit regarding annual training requirements.

PVIP develops the next generation of military leaders through a dynamic program that immerses ROTC students in the Joint and Strategic environment of a Combatant Command. PVIP provides ROTC students opportunities for real-time interaction and networks in the career fields they pursue upon graduation and officer commissioning. Placements may include (but are not limited to) the following directorates or institutions:

• J1: Directorate of Manpower and Personnel
• Assignment: Work in Director’s Action Group
• J4: Directorate of Logistics
• Assignment: Performs duties with USINDOPACOM Theater Security Cooperation Program
• J6: Directorate of C4/Cyber
• Assignment: Assistant of Coalition Systems IT System Engineer
• J9: Pacific Outreach
• Assignment: Performs duties with J91, Civ-Mil & Stabilization Ops Div
• J01P: Protocol Directorate
• Assignment: Develop a plan and coordinate visits for high-level engagements
• J02: Office of the Chief of Staff/ Commander’s Action Group (CAG)
• Assignment: Work in the CoS office and assist with coordination and planning for the USINDOPACOM Initiatives
• Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS)
• Assignment: Work in the Operations section, assist in investigative research and course preparation.

Location:

Camp Smith, Hawaii

Mandatory Prerequisites:

• Minimum of Secret clearance mandatory.
• College GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Meet current ACFT and height/weight standards.
• Enrolled in a relevant field of study (to the above directorates or AOR)
• MS III, MS IV (MS III has priority). 
• Minimum of four weeks but not to exceed eight weeks.

The objective of the SOCOM-MIT Innovation Internship Program is to broaden Cadets’ experiences of leading and problem-solving advanced technical solutions within an Active Duty Special Operations Unit. The program is a minimum of four weeks and a maximum of six weeks. During this time, Cadets will directly contribute to technology solutions and interact with Special Operations Forces to develop these solutions. This interaction is critical, as the Cadets will be exposed to the tactics, techniques and procedures of our Special Operations Forces and come away with a deeper understanding of SOF roles within the military. Cadets will interview for the internship prior to being approved. The program encompasses multiple disciplines, to include the following:

• Rapid Prototyping
• Computer Programming
• Robotics
• Innovative Design
• Reverse Software Engineering

Locations:

Fort Liberty, North Carolina

Prerequisites:

• Undergraduate degree of study in a STEM field. Students with a major in a different discipline who have a strong technical background are also eligible.
• A GPA of 3.0 or better in their academic major.
• Granted Secret clearance.

The objective of the 3D Special Forces Group (Airborne) (3D SFG(A)) Innovation Summer Program is to develop and encourage the next generation of future Special Operations cyber leaders within the Army through on-the-job training and experience with the Technical Training Cell (TTC) of the Technical Information Support Company within 3D SFG(A). The TTC’s mission is to provide exquisite digital and cyber-related training and expertise to Special Forces. Cadets selected for this program will get daily mentorship and exposure to the unique programs offered by the premier cyber activity within the Special Forces Regiment. Cadets selected for this program will be exposed to tactical and operational-level cyber activities. The program can be tailored to Cadets’ strengths and interests. For example, penetration testing on tactical objectives or building highly sophisticated machine learning algorithms in a controlled environment. This internship is a four-week course that takes place during the undergraduate academic summer break. This program will also encompass:

• Cloud Computing Management
• Penetration Testing
• Network Security Infrastructure
• Image Annotation for ML Model Development
• Web and Mobile App Design

Locations:

Cadets in the Innovation on the Edge program will serve at Fort Liberty, NC.

Prerequisites:

• Undergraduate degree of study in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Students with a major in a different technical or innovation-centric discipline who have a strong computer background are also eligible.
• A GPA of 2.7 or better in academic major and must have completed their third year of college.
• Masters and MS III Cadets have priority. However, MS IV Cadets graduating in December or later may apply.
• Have obtained a government ID, such as a CAC, by the start date of the program.
• Must possess a Secret security clearance at the time of the internship.

As modern conflict transitions to MDO, the 3rd SFG TISC is exploring ways to become more proficient at messaging and controlling narratives in direct support of tactical operations. TISC is seeking Cadets with experience in social media advertising, marketing management, social media marketing research, product development, brand management, video production, graphic design, audio/podcast production and editing. Cadets will gain hands-on experience creating digital content, creating and implementing narratives, and measuring the effectiveness of influence operations.

• Content creation
• Target audience analysis
• Country studies
• Social media analytics

Locations:

Cadets in the Innovation on the Edge program will serve at Fort Liberty, NC.

Prerequisites:

• Undergraduate degree of study in psychology, marketing, business, political science, etc. 
• Students with real-world experience and success in social media/influence or marketing analytics are also encouraged to apply.
• A GPA of 2.7 or better in academic major and must have completed their third year of college.
• Masters and MS III Cadets have priority. However, MS IV Cadets graduating in December or later may apply.
• Have obtained a government ID, such as a CAC, by the start date of the program.
• Must possess a Secret security clearance at the time of the internship.