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MARADMIN 494/20
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS//
SUBJ/2020 SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE MARINE CORPS SYMPOSIUM//
POC/J.D. ASPIAZU/MGYSGT/SMMC/TEL: 703-614-8762/EMAIL: JORGE.D.ASPIAZU@USMC.MIL//
POC/D.T. DESJARDIN/GYSGT/SMMC/EMAIL: DEREK.DESJARDIN@USMC.MIL//
POC/A.P. EARLE/GYSGT/SMMC/EMAIL: ADA.EARLE@USMC.MIL//
POC/R. JOPLIN//CIV/SPD/EMAIL: RICHARD.JOPLIN@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SMMC) will host the 2020 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium (SMMCS-20) from 6 October to 8 October 2020 at The Clubs at Quantico; Quantico, VA. Travel days are 5 October and 9 October 2020 for CONUS travelers, 4-5 October and 9-10 October 2020 for OCONUS travelers, with a no-host ice breaker on the evening of 5 October 2020.
2. The following Sergeants Major are invited to attend.
Principal Billet
SgtMaj Paul G. McKenna NORAD/USNORTHCOM
SgtMaj Richard D. Thresher USAFRICOM
SgtMaj Vincent C. Santiago DSCA
SgtMaj Michael R. Saucedo DECA (INBOUND)
SgtMaj Howard L. Kreamer MARFORPAC
SgtMaj Clifford W. Wiggins MARFORCOM
SgtMaj Scott D. Grade MARFORRES
SgtMaj Robert K. Williamson M&RA
SgtMaj Thomas G. Eggerling MCCDC/CD&I
SgtMaj Peter A. Siaw TECOM
SgtMaj James K. Porterfield I MEF
SgtMaj Lonnie N. Travis II MEF
SgtMaj Michael P. Woods III MEF
SgtMaj Steven L. Lunsford MARCENT
SgtMaj Aaron G. McDonald MARFOREUR/AF
SgtMaj Matthew J. Fouss MARFORK (INBOUND)
SgtMaj Edwin A. Mota MARFORSOUTH
SgtMaj Jay D. Williamson MARFORCYBER
SgtMaj Terrence C. Whitcomb 1ST MARDIV
SgtMaj Daniel L. Krause 2D MARDIV
SgtMaj Eric D. Cook 3D MARDIV
SgtMaj Arthur M. Arebalo, Jr. 4TH MARDIV
SgtMaj Stephen A. Griffin 1ST MAW
SgtMaj Jacob M. Reiff 2D MAW
SgtMaj David A. Wilson 3D MAW
SgtMaj Thomas M. Burkhardt 4TH MAW
SgtMaj Lynnette C. Marr-Gaye 4TH MAW (INBOUND)
SgtMaj Stennett W. Rey II 1ST MLG
SgtMaj Jason K. Jones 2D MLG
SgtMaj Rodger D. Newcomb 3D MLG
SgtMaj Carlos A. Ruiz 4TH MLG
SgtMaj Christopher D. Thomas 4TH MLG (INBOUND)
SgtMaj Cortez L. Brown MCRC
SgtMaj Abel T. Leal MCRD/WRR
SgtMaj William C. Carter MCRD/ERR
SgtMaj Anthony J. Easton TRNGCMD
SgtMaj Michael W. Hensley MCU/EDCOM
SgtMaj Jason R. Gillespie MAGTFTC/MCAGCC
SgtMaj Rafael Rodriguez MARSOC
SgtMaj Michael J. Rowan MCLC
SgtMaj Michael S. Payne FHG
SgtMaj Charles R. Williams MCICOM
SgtMaj Joy M. Kitashima MCI-PAC
SgtMaj Charles A. Metzger MCI-EAST
SgtMaj Robert M. Tellez MCI-EAST (INBOUND)
SgtMaj Matthew R. Hackett MCI-WEST
SgtMaj Michael J. Pritchard MM DIVISION
SgtMaj Shawn M. Isaacson MP DIVISION
SgtMaj David T. Orsi RA DIVISION
SgtMaj Lance E. Harrell IGMC
SgtMaj Michael W. Cato MARCORSYSCOM
SgtMaj Misitupa Tueichi 5TH MEB
3. The following Master Gunnery Sergeants are invited to attend.
Principal Billet
MGySgt Scott H. Stalker US SPACE FORCE
MGySgt Terrance L. Meekins USSTRATCOM
MGySgt Andy B. Anderson PP&O
MGySgt Brian K. Smith ASL
MGySgt Lance C. Baughman I&L
MGySgt Gerald J. Foulis DCI
MGySgt Scott A. Daubert IMD
MGySgt Maxwell J. Williams JAD
MGySgt Dale A. Durand C4
MGySgt Matthew L. Sewell OUSMCC
MGySgt Jose M. Giron MCWL
MGySgt John A. Alen WHMO
MGySgt Anthony J. Guisao POSOD
MGySgt Jose L. Lopez MR
4. The following Command Master Chiefs are invited to attend.
Principal Billet
CMDCM Frank Dominguez MARFORPAC
CMDCM Jeffrey A. Covington MARFORCOM
CMDCM Carrie L. Weser MARFORRES
CMDCM Toby A. Ruiz I MEF
CMDCM Jody G. Fletcher II MEF
CMDCM Christopher W. Moore III MEF
5. The following Force Level Sergeants Major are invited to attend the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Force Level Summit from 3-5 October 2020. Travel days are 2 October for CONUS travelers, 1-2 October for OCONUS travelers. Force Level Sergeants Major will remain for the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium events until 8 October and begin travel on 9 October for CONUS travelers and on 9-10 October 2020 for OCONUS travelers.
Principal Billet
SgtMaj Howard L. Kreamer MARFORPAC
SgtMaj Clifford W. Wiggins MARFORCOM
SgtMaj Scott D. Grade MARFORRES
SgtMaj Carlos A. Ruiz MARFORRES (INBOUND)
SgtMaj Robert K. Williamson M&RA
SgtMaj Peter A. Siaw TECOM
SgtMaj James K. Porterfield I MEF
SgtMaj Lonnie N. Travis II MEF
SgtMaj Michael P. Woods III MEF
SgtMaj Steven L. Lunsford MARCENT
6. The SMMC office exercises overall staff cognizance for SMMCS-20 and is the information releasing authority for SMMCS-20. The Director, Special Projects Directorate (SPD), provides direct support to the SMMC office and is responsible for logistical, administrative, and the operations support center for SMMCS-20. Points of contact (POC) for the SMMC office are in paragraph 14.a. and SPD are contained in paragraph 14.b.
7. In the event the SMMCS-20 is cancelled or postponed to a later date, guidance will be provided through separate correspondence.
8. A detailed program is being developed and will be promulgated separately.
9. Tasks.
9.a. Invited SgtsMaj, MGySgts, and CMDCMs that cannot attend the Symposium/Summit are required to provide justification to SMMC via email.
9.b. Invited SgtsMaj, MGySgts, and CMDCMs are required to submit a visitors request via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) with the security management office code MS51223; the POC for this request is Mr. Dean M. Edwards edwards@mcia.osis.gov; (703) 784-6242. Top Secret clearance is required to attend classified briefs.
10. Administration and Logistics.
10.a. SMMCS-20 will be held at The Clubs at Quantico in Quantico, Virginia. More information about administration, logistics, COVID considerations, and registration, including a one-stop registration website which reduces the time and effort necessary to register, will be provided through an administrative/logistics message via email.
10.b. Orders. Individual commands in USMC billets will fund and issue orders for their attendees. Travel orders for principals assigned to non-USMC commands, please contact Mr. Randy Kowski at randy.kowski@usmc.mil 703-693-2821 to coordinate Line of Accounting, or for funding issues. All orders should be non-reporting. Government quarters and messing are not available. Rental vehicle is authorized.
10.c. Transportation. Government transportation will be provided for all official functions.
10.d. Financial. A non-reimbursable fee will be collected from all attendees participating in the SMMCS-20. This fee covers the costs associated with catered meals, refreshments and social events on the official schedule. This cost is not reimbursable on travel claims and the cost of the meals is covered for attendees on travel orders through per diem. The preferred method of payment is through the online registration process. Alternate method of payment: mail fees to the address provided below or hand deliver to Pentagon Room 2C252A no later than 17 September 2020. Checks payable to “Special Events Fund” should be mailed to: Special Projects Directorate, HQMC, P.O. Box 25272, Arlington, VA, 22202-9272. Due to the requirement for SPD to pre-arrange catering, RSVP’ing for this event obligates the attendee to the amount due (no adjustments will be made after 17 September 2020).
11. Uniforms. For principals, the required uniforms and civilian clothing are green MARPAT, Business Attire that includes Business Suit, and Business Casual.
12. Weather. The average temperatures for the Washington, D.C. area in October is 69 degrees (high) and 48 (low), with humidity around 67 percent. The average rainfall in October is 3.91 inches.
13. SMMCS-20 Operations Center
13.a. The Operations Center will be set up to provide appropriate administrative and logistical support to all attendees. Personnel and resources are assigned to the Operations Center according to known requirements based on the official agendas.
13.b. The Operations Center will be located in the Clubs at Quantico.
13.c. Projected capabilities are:
13.c.1. Limited unclassified phone.
13.c.2. Unclassified fax.
13.c.3. NIPRNET e-mail.
13.c.4. Limited color/black and white copying.
13.c.5. The Operations center will provide and maintain NIPRNET workstations for SMMCS-20 attendees.
13.c.6. Briefings support: the Operations Center will be prepared to support all known briefers’ requirements. The normal organic audio-visual and information technology capabilities are available, which includes screens, projectors, video players, and laptops capable of using CDs. If any briefer requires additional support, please contact Mr. Randy Kowski.
13.d. Operations Center limitations. The Operations Center will have on-site capability for classified fax, SIPRNET email, and STU/STE phone. The Operations Center will provide any classified material support to include handling and storage.
14. Points of contact.
14.a. SMMC office. Contact numbers: commercial (703) 614-8762, DSN 224-8762; fax commercial (703) 614-9359, DSN 224-9359.
14.b. SPD.
14.b.1. Contact number: commercial (703) 614-1515, DSN 224-1515.
14.b.2. Principal Project Officer: Mr. Richard Joplin, e-mail: richard.joplin@usmc.mil, government cellphone: (571) 289-8115
14.b.3. Operations Center: Mr. Randy Kowski, email: randy.kowski@usmc.mil, government cellphone: (703) 571-4408
15. Released authorized by Major General Gregg P. Olson, Staff Director of the Marine Corps.//