R 031235Z AUG 20
MARADMIN 443/20
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS//
SUBJ/NOMINATIONS FOR ASSIGNMENT AS THE MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON FUNERAL DIRECTOR//
REF/A/DOC/DON/18SEP14//
AMPN/REF A IS MCO 1300.8, MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY//
POC/A.J. TAGLIERE/SGTMAJ/MBW/-/TEL: 202-433-6764/TEL: DSN 288-6764//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This message solicits nominations for assignment as the Funeral Director at Marine Barracks Washington, DC (MBW).
2.  MBW is tasked with the solemn responsibility of conducting the ceremonies surrounding the internment, repatriation, and reinternment of over 500 Marines and Primary Next of Kin at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) annually.  The MBW Funeral Director ensures the Marine Corps keeps faith with our fallen and their families by ensuring the flawless execution of all Marine Corps funeral ceremonies at ANC.  By ensuring the success of this no-fail mission, the MBW Funeral Director is one of the most visible and consequential Marines in our Corps.  The MBW Funeral Director, often multiple times a day, represents the Commandant of the Marine Corps via the Commanding Officer, MBW in the provision of funeral honors information and assistance to bereaved families and coordination with sister service and civilian counterparts.  In addition, the Funeral Director is often called upon to provide advice to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, commanding generals, commanding officers, Marines, Sailors and other service members during the conduct of their official duties as part of funeral honors executed at ANC.
3.  Eligibility criteria.  Volunteers for the billet must meet the following basic criteria:
    a.  Hold the grade of master sergeant or master gunnery sergeant (first sergeants and sergeants major are not eligible).
    b.  Demonstrated superior performance.
    c.  Hold an active secret clearance.
    d.  Per reference (a), the selected Marine must extend or reenlist to meet a minimum 36 months of obligated service.  Assignment orders will reflect a 36-month tour of duty.
    e.  Possess unquestionable moral character, superlative leadership, exceptional organizational skills and the capacity to serve as an uncompromising example for all to follow.
    f.  Be within height and weight standards and possess outstanding physical stamina and personal appearance.
    g.  Be PME complete for grade.
4.  Nominations.  Request commanders screen qualified volunteers and submit nominations no later than 28 August 2020.
    a.  Nomination packages are to include a letter of recommendation by the commander (O-5 level or higher), Basic Individual Record, Basic Training Record, all OMPF pages 11, 12, 13, UPB, and Master Brief Sheet.  Finally, the candidate will enclose a personal letter explaining why he or she should be selected as the MBW Funeral Director.
    b.  Final selections will be submitted to MMEA IOT determine feasibility of assignment.  The final selectee should anticipate Permanent Change of Station Orders to MBW in the Fall of 2020 with execution in January 2021.
    c.  Send nomination packages electronically to adrian.tagliere@usmc.mil or to the following address:  MBW (attn: Barracks SgtMaj) 8th and I Streets, SE Washington DC 20390-5000.
5.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General John J. Broadmeadow, Director, Marine Corps Staff.//