The Marine Corps Cyber Auxiliary (also called the Cyber Aux) is a

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organization designed to attract

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experts in aiding

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cyberspace readiness.

History

The Cyber Auxiliary was announced in April 2019. Some details regarding the organization have yet to be announced as of December 2019.

Leadership

The Cyber Auxiliary is managed by Lt. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, the Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Information.

Role

The role of the Cyber Auxiliary is to "assist in simulated environments" with Marines; members are not authorized to carry out "hands-on cyber activities" (e.g.

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operations). Members of the Cyber Auxiliary will only be civilians or veterans, not members of the Marine Corps. However, they will serve to strengthen the Marine Corps' posture in the era of

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. This effort should not be confused with the new paid employee program "Cyber Force".

Requirements

The requirements for the Cyber Auxiliary do not include military grooming, uniform, or physical fitness standards. However, Cyber Auxiliary applicants must: * be a

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* have 3 years of work or academic experience in the cyber industry * an industry leader or highly regarded in their field * enthusiastic in volunteering for the Cyber Auxiliary * not a current U.S. Government employee * have an

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, if prior service

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