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MARADMIN 510/17
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS//
SUBJ/APPLICATION FOR SELECTION AS COLOR SERGEANT OF THE MARINE CORPS//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/CMC WASHINGTON DC MPO/4 OCT 1994//
AMPN/REF A IS MCO P1300.8R, MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY//
POC/M. R. HACKETT/SGTMAJ/UNIT: MARBKS WASHINGTON, D.C./-/TEL: (202) 433-6764//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This MARADMIN solicits nominations for the Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps.
2.  The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps is the Commandant's representative for all formal ceremonial commitments requiring the Marine Corps' battle color.  The Color Sergeant travels throughout the continental United States and overseas with the battle color detachment, which is comprised of the Commandant's own U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and the Silent Drill Platoon, showcasing the ceremonial capabilities of Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.  Additionally, the Color Sergeant serves as the Marine representative for all joint service and White House functions when the Presidential Color is required.  The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps is one of the most visible Marines in our Corps.  By virtue of this billet, the Color Sergeant is the senior Sergeant in the Marine Corps and as such serves as an example in appearance, performance, and leadership for all noncommissioned officers to emulate.
3.  In addition to the criteria contained in the reference, nominees must also meet the following additional requirements.
   a.  Be 72 to 78 inches tall.  Marines that do not meet the height requirement will be considered on a case by case basis.
   b.  Be within height/weight standards and possess outstanding physical stamina and personal appearance.
   c.  In the grade of Sergeant and not selected for promotion to Staff Sergeant.
   d.  Have a minimum of two years obligated service remaining at the time of execution of permanent change of station orders to Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.
   e.  Be eligible for a top secret (sensitive compartmentalized information) Yankee White (CAT II) clearance.  This process entails a thorough background check and examination of the applicants ethos, conduct, and financial history.
   f.  Have a minimum of 18 months time on station; eligible to report to Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. no later than 15 December 2017.
   g.  Possess unquestionable moral character, superior leadership, organizational skills, and the capacity to serve as an uncompromising example for all noncommissioned officers to follow.
4.  Commands with qualified candidates who desire consideration for assignment as the Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps should screen those Marines and their records and submit nominations no later than 1 November 2017.  Nominations must consist of the commander's letter of recommendation; the basic individual record/basic training record; all pages 11, 12, and 13; and an official photograph.  Submit nominations to:  Sergeant Major Matthew M. Hackett, Marine Barracks Washington, 8th and I streets S.E., Washington, DC 20390-5000 or via electronic correspondence at matthew.hackett@usmc.mil.  Ensure command point of contact information and commercial phone numbers are provided.
5.  Those candidates considered most qualified will be notified and subsequently undergo a personal interview and evaluation at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.  Interview dates and funding data will be provided via separate correspondence.
6.  Telephonic inquiries are encouraged.  Direct all such calls to Sergeant Major Matthew R. Hackett at the command numbers provided above.
7.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General James B. Laster, Director, Marine Corps Staff, HQMC.//