R 201915Z JUL21
MARADMIN 379/21
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA//
SUBJ/FY22 SOLICITATION FOR FIRST AND SECOND TOUR FEMALE DRILL INSTRUCTORS//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/MCO 1326.6//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/MPO/18SEP2014//
REF/C/MSGID: DOC/MCUB/01MAY2018//
REF/D/MSGID: MSG/CMC/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP/20200803//
REF/E/MSGID: MSG/CMC/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM/20200623//
NARR/REF A IS THE SELECTING, SCREENING, AND PREPARING ENLISTED MARINES FOR SCREENABLE BILLETS AND INDEPENDENT DUTY ASSIGNMENT (SCREENMAN). REF B IS THE MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY. REF C IS THE MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS. REF D IS MARADMIN 441/20, SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENTS AND SCREENABLE BILLETS INCENTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022. REF E IS MARADMIN 363/20, FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT VOLUNTEER PERIOD (SDAVP).//
POC/M. D. BRADLEY/CAPT/MMEA-25/TEL: (703)432-9472/EMAIL: MARK.BRADLEY0@USMC.MIL//
POC/T. J. HUSAR/CAPT/-/MMEA-25/TEL: (703)784-9335/EMAIL: TYLER.J.HUSAR@USMC.MIL//
POC/B. M. HUND/GYSGT/DI MONITOR/TEL: (703)432-9475/EMAIL: BRANDON.HUND@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to announce the immediate billet vacancies for First and Second Tour Female Drill Instructors, and solicits applications from qualified Marines.
2. First Tour Female Drill Instructors are vital to the process of making Marines. A Drill Instructor is the first Marine a recruit meets when reporting for basic training. The Drill Instructor’s actions will be emulated by the recruit; therefore, the potential Drill Instructor must possess a high degree of maturity, leadership, judgment and professionalism, and must thoroughly exemplify Marine Corps core values. Screening and recommendation by the Commanding Officer is critical to the assignment process and, combined with the appropriate checklists, are guidelines within which CMC (MMEA) can make the best possible assignment.
3. Marines that have previously completed a successful tour as a Drill Instructor fulfill a number of critical roles. Experience, perspective, and seniority make these Marines optimally suited to serve as Senior Drill Instructors, Chief Drill Instructors, Drill Master, Drill Instructor School Instructors, and in other senior leadership roles at one of the Marine Corps Recruit Depots (MCRD). Additionally, these Marines serve as mentors for future Marine and Naval Officers while serving as Instructors at Marine Corps Officer Candidate School (OCS), Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN), Assistant Marine Officer Instructors (AMOI), United Stated Naval Academy (USNA), Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS), US Merchant Marine Academy, and Naval Chaplaincy School. The unique responsibilities associated with these critical duties distinguish these Marines from those serving on an initial tour as a Drill Instructor.
4. Based on the recent review of Marine Corps billets that require First and Second Tour Female Drill Instructors, Headquarters Marine Corps will accept applications from qualified Marines.
4.a. First Tour Female Drill Instructor billet vacancies exist for the following locations, in order of urgency:
MCRD, San Diego
MCRD, Parris Island
4.b. Second Tour Female Drill Instructor billet vacancies exist for the following locations, in order of urgency:
MCRD, San Diego
MCRD, Parris Island
OTCN, Newport
OCS, Quantico
USNA, Annapolis
NAPS, Newport
5. Monetary Benefits for volunteering for First Tour Drill Instructor Duty Include:
5.a. Marines may choose between the following incentive options for the 36-month tour: 578 dollars per month; 300 dollars per month plus a 10,000 lump sum; or 150 dollars per month plus a 14,700 dollar lump sum.
6. Monetary Benefits for volunteering for Second Tour Drill Instructor Duty Include:
6.a. Marines may choose between the following incentive options for the 24-month tour: 578 dollars per month; 300 dollars per month plus a 6,700 lump sum; or 150 dollars per month plus a 9,800 dollar lump sum.
6.b. Marines for OCS and OTCN may choose between the following incentive options for the 36-month tour: 578 dollars per month; 300 dollars per month plus a 10,000 lump sum; or 150 dollars per month plus a 14,700 dollar lump sum.
6.c. All other second tour assignments do not qualify for monetary incentives.
7. Duty Station Incentive (DSI): After a successful completion of an SDA, Marines may choose the geographic location to be assigned. If the requested geographic location is not available at the completion of the SDA, the Marine can defer their DSI for a future assignment.
8. Tour Length. The normal tour length for First Tour Female Drill Instructors is 36 months. The normal tour length for Second Tour Female Drill Instructors at any of the MCRDs in 24 months. The normal tour length for Second Tour Female Drill Instructors at all other locations is 36 months in accordance with reference (a).
9. Marines who wish to volunteer for assignment to Drill Instructor Duty must submit an "SDA RELM" using the Total Force Retention System (TFRS) to HQMC with the assistance of unit Career Planner.
9.a. Applications with attachments must contain the following:
9.b. Commanding Officer’s Screening Interview Guide/Drill Instructor Duty (NAVMC 11705).
9.c. Commanding Officer’s Financial Worksheet (NAVMC 11711).
9.d. For AMOI Duty Only: Administrative Action (AA) (NAVMC 10274), listing in order of precedence the billets for which applying, dates served on Drill Instructor Duty, and any other relevant information that should be considered by the board. Gunnery Sergeants must annotate their promotion preference (M or F).
9.e. For AMOI Duty Only: Independent Duty Checklist (NAVMC 11710)
10. Commanding Officers will personally interview selected Marines and ensure that NAVMC 11705, Commanding Officer’s Screening/Interview Guide is properly completed. Commanding Officer input is vital in identifying disqualifying factors and requesting deferment to the issued orders. No earlier than 60 days and no later than 45 days prior to detachment, Commanding Officers will re-certify that a Marine remains qualified.
11. This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
12. Release authorized by BGen Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division.//