R 281900Z APR 22
MARADMIN 223/22
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC MRA MR WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/REALIGNMENT OF OFFICIAL LODGING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT//
REF/A/DOC/MEMO/PDASN/27AUG21//
REF/B/DOC/MEMO/SECNAV/14JUL21//
REF/C/DOC/MEMO/UNDERSECNAV/4JAN21//
REF/D/DOC/MEMO/DTM 18-007//
REF/E/DOC/MCO/22MAR08//
REF/F/DOC/MCO/23SEP09//
NARR/REF A IS PRINCIPAL DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY MEMO ON COMPLIANCE WITH DTM 18-007. REF B IS SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (MRA) MEMO ON CONSOLIDATION OF TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) BILLETING AND PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS) LODGING. REF C IS UNDER SECRETARY OF NAVY MEMO ON OFFICIAL LODGING PROGRAM CONSOLIDATION. REF D IS DIRECTIVE TYPE MEMORANDUM 18-007 ON REQUIREMENTS OF OFFICIAL LODGING PROGRAMS. REF E IS MCO 11000.22, MARINE CORPS BACHELOR AND FAMILY HOUSING MANAGEMENT. REF F IS MCO 1700.30, MCCS BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANUAL.//
POC/MR. RIC POMEROY/NF-5/HQMC MRA MR/TEL: 703-784-3811/EMAIL: POMEROYK@USMC-MCCS.ORG//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to announce realignment of Official Lodging Program management at Headquarters, United States Marine Corps and aboard Marine Corps installations.
2. In order to comply with references A and B, the Marine Corps TDY Billeting, also known as Transient Housing, was realigned from installation Housing Office management to installation Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) management and began operating in a 100 percent nonappropriated fund (NAF) business-based model. This realignment occurred from July 2021 through December 2021.
3. To comply with reference C, effective 25 Sep 22, program management of TDY Billeting and PCS Lodging, also known as Inns of the Corps, will be realigned from installation MCCS management to the Business and Support Services Division (MR), Manpower and Reserve Affairs (MRA) Department, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps. TDY Billeting will also be rebranded as Marine Lodge. Upon realignment, the MR Director will have direct management and reporting authority, including employing the staff, budgeting and expense management, and providing policy and oversight.
4. The Official Lodging Program will be operated in accordance with reference D and a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the Deputy Commandants for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Installations and Logistics until a new Marine Corps order is published. With the conversion to an all-NAF business based operating model, Chapter 11 of reference E, no longer applies to TDY Billeting facilities. Chapter 12 of reference F also no longer applies to PCS Lodging facilities. Until an updated Marine Corps Order is published, official lodging facilities will be operated in accordance with brand standards published by the Director MR. In addition, there is no waiver authority for reducing room rates below the established official rates, which have been set at the minimum necessary to cover all operating expenses, utilities, base operating support (BOS) costs, common support allocations, and recapitalization and modernization expenses and escrows.
5. The Marine Corps will continue to provide Marines, Sailors and their families with high quality lodging accommodations at a significant savings as compared to government rates at commercial hotels. Any concerns about the Official Lodging Program should be directed to Ric Pomeroy, Branch Head, Food, Hospitality and Commercial Recreation at 703-784-3811 or email: POMEROYK@USMC-MCCS.ORG.
6. Released authorized by NF-6 Cindy Whitman Lacy, Director, MR Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//