R 171500Z MAY 21
MARADMIN 268/21
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS//
SUBJ/2021 SUSTAINING THE TRANSFORMATION WRITING TEAM//
POC/C. RUIZ/SGTMAJ/MARFORRES/-/TEL: 504-697-7005/EMAIL: CARLOS.RUIZ1@USMC.MIL//
POC/A.J. SEITZ/SSGT/I MEF/-/TEL: 760-763-4338/EMAIL: ABIGAIL.SEITZ@USMC.MIL//
POC/J.D. ASPIAZU/MGYSGT/SMMC/-/TEL: 703-614-8762/EMAIL: JORGE.D.ASPIAZU@USMC.MIL//
POC/A.P. EARLE/GYSGT/SMMC/-/TEL: 703-614-8762/EMAIL: ADA.EARLE@USMC.MIL//
POC/C.A. DELGADO/SSGT/SMMC/-/TEL: 703-614-4559/EMAIL: CATALINA.DELGADO@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The Commandant of the Marine Corps tasked the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps to conduct a review and update MCTP 6-10A, Sustaining the Transformation. This calling message announces the convening of the 2021 Sustaining the Transformation Writing Team.
2. The team will be sponsored by the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps from 7-8 June 2021 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.
2.a. The team leads are:
Principal Unit
SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz (Lead) MARFORRES
SSgt Abigail Seitz (Deputy) 1st Radio Bn
2.b. The following units/agencies are requested to nominate members who will provide writing expertise and insight:
2.b.1. I Marine Expeditionary Force
2.b.2. II Marine Expeditionary Force
2.b.3. III Marine Expeditionary Force
2.b.4. Marine Forces Reserve
2.c. Invited Distinguished Guests include:
2.c.1. 38th CMC
2.c.2. 31st CMC
2.c.3. 19th SMMC
2.c.4. Mr. Adam L. Jannerth (TECOM - Service Doctrine Coordinator)
2.c.5. Maj Jay S. White (MCU - Program Manager)
2.c.6. SSgt Katya K. Rubisoff (MCRC - SNCOIC RSS Reseda, CA)
3. Background. Our 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps General Charles C. Krulak stated, “We must do everything we can to enhance the transformation of young men and women into the Marines that our Corps needs to win battles.” He addressed this transformation in ALMAR 454/96 with the publication of MCRP 6-11D “Sustaining the Transformation” in 1999. Later, General Amos ordered the change of MCRP 6-11D to MCTP 6-10A, Sustaining the Transformation. He addressed: Recruitment, Recruit Training, Transformation Erosion, Quality of Life, Leadership Traits and Principles. In 2019, The 38th Commandant, General David H. Berger, wrote in his planning guidance, “Leaders are expected to do everything within their power to ensure the individual Marine succeeds.” Sustaining the transformation from civilian to Marine is critical to that success.
4. Purpose. The goal is to develop the next version of Sustaining the Transformation. The new version of Sustaining the Transformation should not only link the past to the present, but also transcend to the next generation of Marines.
5. End State. Sustaining the Transformation will be updated to reflect the current state of the Marine Corps. The Commandant of the Marine Corps has embarked the service on a path towards historic change. Sustaining the Transformation must align with the future of the Corps.
6. In the event of postponement or cancellation, guidance will be provided through separate correspondence. A detailed program that includes a virtual option and COVID mitigation procedures is being developed and will be promulgated separately, as necessary.
7. Tasks. The units listed below are requested to nominate Marines to be writing group members. Nominated Marines should have at least 12 months time on contract remaining. Names need to be submitted via email to SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz no later than 21 May 2021. Upon release of this MARADMIN, SgtMaj Ruiz will provide coordinating instructions to the I MEF, II MEF, and III MEF sergeants major for the submission of a 1-2 page writing sample for consideration. Writing samples from nominees will be reviewed and a panel of senior leaders will select participants no later than 28 May 2021. The units listed below are requested to provide the following nominations. (Rank of E4-E7 and O1-O3 are preferred. Any MOS is eligible):
7.a. I MEF. 4 Active Duty Marines:
7.a.1. 2 - Officer
7.a.2. 2 – Enlisted
7.b. II MEF. 4 Active Duty Marines:
7.b.1. 2 - Officer
7.b.2. 2 - Enlisted
7.c. III MEF. 4 Active Duty Marines:
7.c.1. 2 - Officer
7.c.2. 2 - Enlisted
7.d. MARFORRES. 2 Reserve Marines:
7.d.1. 1 - Officer
7.d.2. 1 – Enlisted
8. Administration and Logistics. The writing group will meet from 7-8 June 2021 at Warner Hall, Marine Corps University, Room 1156-7/1158-8, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, VA from 0700-1600. Travel days are 6 June and 9 June 2021 for CONUS travelers; OCONUS members will participate virtually 7-8 June 2021.
8.a. Uniform. For Marines, the required uniform is Woodland MARPAT with sleeves up and business casual for civilian attendees. Additionally, masks are required.
8.b. Orders. Individual commands will fund and issue orders for their attendees. All orders should be non-reporting. Government quarters and messing are not available. Rental vehicles may be authorized at parent command discretion. All rental vehicles will be funded by the parent command.
8.c. A detailed schedule and coordinating instructions will be provided to group members upon submission by their units.
8.d. Announcements, schedules, and read-ahead material will be provided directly to group members.
9. Release authorized by Major General Gregg P. Olson, Staff Director of the Marine Corps.//