R 231305Z SEP 22
MARADMIN 484/22
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS//
SUBJ/APPLICATION FOR SELECTION AS COLOR SERGEANT OF THE MARINE CORPS//
REF/A/DOC/DON/18SEP2014//
AMPN/REF A IS MCO 1300.8, MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY//
POC/J. DORSEY/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 (MBW), 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:
3.a.  Be a Sergeant of any Marine occupational specialty.
3.b.  Be 73 to 78 inches tall.  Marines that do not meet the height requirement will be considered on a case by case basis.
3.c.  Be within height/weight standards and possess outstanding physical stamina and personal appearance.
3.d.  In the grade of sergeant and not selected for promotion to staff sergeant.
3.e.  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.
3.f.  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 applicant’s ethos, conduct, and financial history.
3.g.  Have a minimum of 18 months time on station; eligible to report to Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. ideally by 1 February 2023 in order to participate in the Battle Colors Detachment 2023 Marine Barracks Washington parade season workups, but not later than 1 March 2023.
3.h.  Possess unquestionable moral character, superior leadership, organizational skills, and the capacity to serve as an uncompromising example for all noncommissioned officers to follow.
4.  Nominations.  Request commanders screen qualified volunteers and submit nomination packages to MBW not later than 31 October 2022 for screening selection.
4.a.  Nominations are to include the commander's (O-5 level endorsed) letter of recommendations with the following enclosures:  Basic Individual Record; Basic Training Record; Pages 11, UPB and 13 of the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF); Master Brief Sheet; latest fitness report; professional resume; biography; and special duty assignment financial worksheet.  Digital photos must be electronically filed in the Marine's OMPF.
4.b.  Finalists must attend a three-day selection process at MBW in November 2022 (travel date 20 November, screening from 21-23 November, return flights booked NET 1400 on 23 November).
4.c.  MBW will assume responsibility for travel and associated TAD costs.  Government quarters and messing are available.
4.d.  Submit nominations to:  Sergeant Major Jesse D. Dorsey, Marine Barracks Washington, 8th and I Streets S.E., Washington, DC 20390-5000 or via electronic correspondence at jesse.dorsey@usmc.mil.  Ensure command point of contact information and commercial phone numbers are provided.
5.  Telephonic inquiries are encouraged.  Direct all such calls to the POC.
6.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Gregg P. Olson, Director, Marine Corps Staff.//