R 191555Z DEC 19
MARADMIN 706/19
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2020 SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT AND SCREENABLE BILLETS COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/MCO 1020.34H//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/MCO 1040.31//
REF/C/MSGID: DOC/MCO 1300.8//
REF/D/MSGID: DOC/MCO 1326.6//
NARR/REF A IS MCO 1020.34H WHICH CONTAINS MARINE CORPS TATTOO POLICY PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED VIA MCBUL 1020. REF B IS MCO 1040.31, ENLISTED RETENTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. REF C IS MCO 1300.8, MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS POLICY. REF D IS MCO 1326.6, SELECTING, SCREENING AND PREPARING ENLISTED MARINES FOR SCREENABLE BILLETS AND INDEPENDENT DUTY ASSIGNMENTS (SCREENMAN).//
POC/P.A. TURNER/MAJ/MMEA-25/TEL: 703-432-9472/EMAIL: PHILIP.TURNER@USMC.MIL//
POC/B.A. KIRALY/CAPT/MMEA-25/TEL: 703-784-9335/ EMAIL: BRIAN.KIRALY@USMC.MIL//
POC/J.B. MILLSAP/GYSGT/MMEA-25/TEL: 703-432-9745/EMAIL: JUSTIN.MILLSAP@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This message defines SDA and screenable billet non-compliance and promulgates procedures for minimizing and assessing non-compliance.  Beginning with 1st Qtr FY20, HQMC will assess command compliance for Marines assigned to Marine Combat Instructor Duty at School of Infantry East (SOI-E) and School of Infantry West (SOI-W).  Additionally, starting with Marine Combat Instructor Course Class 4-20, all Marines issued orders to SOI-E and SOI-W for duty as an 0913 will be required to submit a request in the Total Force Retention System (TFRS) to complete the screening and assignment process.
2.  Background.  SDA and screenable billet attrition creates instability throughout the force as Marines must be replaced by Marines from other units and often on short notice.  The effects of attrition are significantly compounded by SDA and screenable billet non-compliance.
3.  SDA non-compliance is defined as a failure to comply with HQMC established requirements or timelines as they relate to the screening, preparation, or execution of orders for Marines selected for assignment to SDA or screenable billets.
4.  FY20 Requirements and Procedures.  To more effectively identify and reduce SDA and screenable billet non-compliance, the following requirements and procedures are in effect.
5.  Commanding Officers bear significant responsibilities in ensuring that the SDA selection and assignment process works effectively.  These responsibilities are outlined in the references.  Key among these responsibilities are the following:
5.a.  Commanding Officers are directed to conduct an initial screening of his/her Marines in accordance with references (a) through (d).  These screenings must be conducted correctly and submitted in a timely manner.
5.b.  Commanding Officers are responsible for ensuring that Marines obligate sufficient service to execute their orders to SDA and screenable billets in accordance with established timelines.
5.c.  Commanding Officers conduct re-certification to ensure that a Marine is still qualified for a SDA and screenable billets.  This should be done no earlier than 60 days and no later than 45 days prior to the SDA class report date.  If a Marine is found to be unqualified for their assignment during recertification, Commanders are directed to contact HQMC (MMEA-25) via AMHS NLT 45 calendar days prior the class report date.  Except in rare circumstances, reporting a Marine unqualified or unable to execute orders less than 45 days prior to class date constitutes non-compliance.
6.  Directors of Recruiters School, Drill Instructor School, Marine Security Guard School and Marine Combat Instructor School also play a vital role in the SDA and screenable billet process.  They enable Marines to be successful and are the final step before a Marine is placed in a significant position of authority.
6.a.  Directors of Recruiters School, Drill Instructor School, Marine Security Guard School and Marine Combat Instructor School will complete and submit a drop report to HQMC (MMEA-25) whenever a student is not accepted for training or is disenrolled in accordance with reference (d).  The drop report will specifically state whether or not the Marine’s status has changed since being screened by the parent command.
6.b.  Reasons for initial drop or disenrollment from a formal Marine Corps School will be listed in sufficient detail to discern whether non-compliance was a factor.  If the school believes that non-compliance is apparent, the specific reasons will be stated and explained.
7.  HQMC will establish a FY20 SDA Non-compliance Board that will review the school drop reports and command requests for modification or cancellation.  The board will consider the circumstances and any mitigating factors associated with each case, assess non-compliance as appropriate, and report these cases to Major Subordinate Commands on a quarterly basis via separate correspondence.  Non-compliance will be assessed in the following areas:
7.a.  Failure to submit initial screening checklists or use of wrong checklist.
7.b.  Not meeting initial screening submission timeline.
7.c.  Failure to gain obligated service or initiate required security clearance within prescribed timelines.
7.d.  Naval messages requesting modification or cancellation of orders that were received less than 45 days prior to class report date or were not received at all.
7.e.  Not meeting HT/WT and body composition standards.
7.f.  Not meeting the minimum standards of the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
7.g.  Undisclosed pre-existing medical/dental conditions and injuries.
7.h.  Undisclosed pre-existing financial or family instability.
7.i.  Undisclosed pre-existing legal matters.
7.j.  Undisclosed excessive or derogatory tattoos.
8.  Starting with School of Infantry Combat Instructor course class 4-20, all Marines issued orders to SOI-E and SOI-W for duty as an 0913 will be required to submit a request in the Total Force Retention System (TFRS) to complete the screening and assignment process.
8.a.  Marines who require no additional obligated service will submit a completed command screening checklist via an SDA Only Reenlistment, Extension, Lateral Move (RELM) request.
8.b.  Marines who require additional obligated service will submit via an SDA w/Extension RELM and include the screening checklist and all other documents required by FY20 enlisted retention guidelines.
9.  NAVMC 11708s and obligated service non-compliance assessment for SOI-E and SOI-W combat instructor duty will commence during the 4th Qtr FY20 board.
10.  Release authorized by MajGen David A. Ottignon, Director, Manpower Management Division.//