R 161523Z JUN 17
MARADMIN 314/17
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS//
SUBJ/2017 FORCE PRESERVATION SYMPOSIUM//
POC/BLACKSTONE/COL/HQMC FPD G-10/EMAIL: CHERYL.BLACKSTONE@USMC.MIL//
POC/FORBELL/MAJ/HQMC FPD G-10/TEL: 703-614-7440/EMAIL: DAVID.FORBELL@USMC.MIL//
POC/KELLY/MSGT/HQMC FPD G-10/EMAIL: TINA.KELLY@USMC.MIL//
POC/LORENZETTY/CTR/HQMC FPD G-10/ TEL: 703-697-7329/EMAIL: STEPHEN.LORENZETTY.CTR@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The Executive Director, HQMC Force Preservation Directorate (G-10) will host the 2017 Force Preservation Symposium (FPS-17) from 25 to 26 July 2017 at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA.  The purpose of the symposium is to bring together fleet and headquarters G-10 offices and associated stakeholders to collaborate and synchronize efforts on Marine Corps force preservation matters.  Travel days are 24 and 27 July 2017, as applicable, with a no-host social on the evening of 25 July 2017.
2.  The following organizations are requested to attend:
MARFORCOM G-10                                 MARFORPAC G-10
MARFORRES G-10                                 I MEF G-10
II MEF G-10                                    III MEF G-10
BUMED                                          CMC SAFETY DIVISION
HEALTH SERVICES                                HQ REL
HQ WOUNDED WARRIOR REGIMENT (QUANTICO)
MRA (MF, BH, SAPR, MPE)                       MARFORSOC
MCICOM (MCCS, NUTRITIONIST)                    TECOM (FORCE FITNESS)
USMC HRPO IRB CHAIR
3.  The Force Preservation Directorate (FPD) office will oversee all staff coordination for FPS-17, to include social event coordination, and is the information releasing authority for FPS-17.  In addition, the FPD staff is responsible for logistical, administrative, and operations support FPS-17.  Points of contact (POC) for the FPD are referenced above.
4.  Admin.  Administrative, logistics, and other information to facilitate lodging, transportation, and any special needs requests will be sent via SEPCOR.
4A.  Orders.  Individual commands will issue orders for their attendees.  All orders should be non-reporting.  Government quarters and messing are not available.
4B.  Locations.  FPS-17 will be held at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, 1555 South Southgate Rd, Arlington, VA, 22214.
4C.  Transportation.  Government transportation is not authorized from/to commercial airports.  Recommend arrival at Reagan National Airport (closest to the symposium site).
4D.  Uniforms.  The required uniform for military attendees is woodland MARPAT, sleeves up.  The required uniform for civilian attendees is business casual.
4E.  Weather.  The average temperatures for the Washington, DC area in July are 88 degrees (hi) and 70 (low), with humidity around 67 percent.  The area averages approximately 3.7 inches of rain in July.
5.  Request attendees provide Name, Rank, Unit, Billet, Email, and Phone for planning purposes NLT 30 June 2017 to POC/LORENZETTY/CTR/HQMC FPD G-10/ TEL:  703-697-7329/EMAIL:  STEPHEN.LORENZETTY.CTR@USMC.MIL
6.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General James B. Laster, Director, Marine Corps Staff.//