R 121943Z NOV 20
MARADMIN 678/20
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC AVN WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/SOLICITATION OF QUALIFIED MARINES FOR MARINE HELICOPTER SQUADRON ONE//
REF/A/ MCO 1326.7F//
REF/B/ MCO 1300.8//
NARR/REF A IS MCO 1326.7F CH1, SELECTION AND SCREENING CRITERIA FOR MARINES DESIRING ASSIGNMENT TO MARINE HELICOPTER SQUADRON ONE (HMX-1). REF B IS MCO 1300.8, MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY.//
POC: /TIFFANIE R. LEMEROND/GYSGT /TEL: 571-494-4656/TEL: 202-814-8858/ EMAIL: TIFFANIE.R.LEMEROND@WHMO.MIL/EMAIL: HMX-1ENLISTEDRECRUITER@WHMO.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to solicit qualified Enlisted Marines to screen for Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1). All Marines assigned to HMX-1 must meet specific and very stringent criteria mandated by the White House Military Office (WHMO) as outlined in Ref (A).
2. HMX-1 is responsible to the WHMO for worldwide helicopter transportation of the President of the United States. Based at Marine Corps Air Facility, Quantico, Virginia, the HMX-1 "Nighthawks" fly a fleet of VH-3D, VH-60N, and MV-22B aircraft. Additional HMX-1 missions include helicopter transportation within the National Capital Region for the Vice President of the United States, visiting Heads of State, Headquarters Marine Corps, and support for Marine Corps Combat Development Command.
3. The following criteria will be used to determine eligibility for selection:
3.a. Time on station (TOS): Marines must have 24 months TOS from the date of execution of permanent change of station orders (PCSO) or permanent change of assignment orders (PCAO).
3.b. Marines can expect a 36 to 48 month tour obligation upon receipt of PCSO.
3.c. Marines must be capable of passing a thorough background investigation and be able to obtain at minimum a Top Secret security clearance.
3.d. This message is intended for the below MOS(s).
0621-Field Radio Operator (Cpl-Sgt)
0631-Network Administrator (Cpl-Sgt)
0639-Network Chief (SSgt)
0671-Data Systems Administrator (Cpl-Sgt)
0679-Data Systems Chief (SSgt)
5811-Military Police (LCpl to MGySgt)
5812-Military Working Dog Handler (PFC to Sgt)
6042-IMRL Asset Manager (Cpl to SSgt)
6046-Aircraft Maintenance Admin Specialist (LCpl to GySgt)
6048-Flight Equipment Technician (LCpl to GySgt)
6062-Aircraft Int. Lvl Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mech (Cpl to GySgt)
6073-Aircraft Electrician/Refrigeration Mech (LCpl to SSgt)
6074-Cryogenics Equipment Operator (Cpl to SSgt)
6092-Aircraft Int. Lvl Structures Mech (LCpl to GySgt)
6113-Helicopter Mechanic, CH-53 (LCpl to GySgt)
6114-Helicopter Mechanic, UH/AH-1 (Sgt to GySgt)
6116-Tiltrotor Mechanic, MV-22 (LCpl to GySgt)
6124-Helicopter Power Plants Mech, T-400/T-700 (LCpl to GySgt)
6132-Helo/Tiltrotor Dynamic Components Mechanic (LCpl to SSgt)
6153-Helicopter Airframe Mechanic, CH-53 (LCpl to GySgt)
6154-Helicopter Airframe Mechanic, UH/AH-1 (LCpl to GySgt)
6156-Tiltrotor Airframe Mechanic, MV-22 (LCpl to GySgt)
6173-Helicopter Crew Chief, CH-53 (LCpl to GySgt)
6174-Helicopter Crew Chief, UH-1 (LCpl to GySgt)
6176-Tiltrotor Crew Chief, MV-22 (LCpl to GySgt)
6323-Aircraft Avionics Technician, CH-53 (LCpl to GySgt)
6324-Aircraft Avionics Technician, U/AH-1 (LCpl to GySgt)
6326-Aircraft Avionics Technician, MV-22 (LCpl to GySgt)
6423-AEM/Mini Comp/Cbl Rep Tech IMA (Cpl to GySgt)
6432-ACFT Elec/Instr/Flt Cntrl Sys Tech (Cpl to SSgt)
6469-RTCASS Technician IMA (LCpl to GySgt)
6483-Comm/Navi/Crypto/Cntmsr Sys Tech (LCpl to Cpl)
6492-Aviation Precision Measurement Equip Calib/Repair Tech IMA (Cpl to GySgt)
6531-Aircraft Ordnance Technician (Cpl to Sgt)
4. Interested Marines shall complete and submit the HMX-1 Pre-screen and Contact Information Form available at: https:(slash)(slash)www.hqmc.marines.mil/hmx-1/Recruiting/Enlisted. These documents are also available via the HMX-1 Manpower POC at HMX-1ENLISTEDRECRUITER@WHMO.MIL.
4.a. Communication Systems Operator Marines (06XX) require further screening and must contact the HMX-1 Communication Chief to determine their suitability for designation as an air crewman. This requirement is for all communication Marines and cannot be waived. The Communication Chief, MSgt Todd A. Ochs, can be reached at (571) 494-4680 or Todd.Ochs@whmo.mil.
4.b. Military Police Marines (58XX) require further screening and must contact the HMX-1 Security Chief, MGySgt Wilfredo Declet at (571) 494-4946 or Wilfredo.Declet@whmo.mil.
5. Release authorized by LtGen Mark R. Wise, Deputy Commandant for Aviation.//