R 180800Z APR 23
MARADMIN 199/23
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CDI WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/RESULTS OF THE MARINE CORPS STUDIES SYSTEM (MCSS) FY23 STUDIES REVIEW BOARD (SRB) #1 AND THE CALL FOR STUDIES FOR FY23 SRB #2//
REF/A/MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CDI/R 121536Z SEP 22//
REF/B/DOC/CMC WASHINGTON DC/-/27JUN22//
NARR/REF A ANNOUNCED RESULTS OF THE MARINE CORPS STUDIES SYSTEM (MCSS) FY22 STUDIES REVIEW BOARD (SRB) #2 AND THE CALL FOR STUDIES FOR FY23 SRB #1.//
REF B IS MCO 3902.1E, MARINE CORPS STUDIES SYSTEM (MCSS)//
POC/ALEXANDRA KINDELL/GS12/OAD/-/TEL: 703-432-8346/EMAIL: ALEXANDRA.KINDELL@USMC.MIL//
POC/CHRISTOPHER L BLAIR/GS13/OAD/-/TEL: 703-432-8339/EMAIL: CHRISTOPHER.L.BLAIR@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Per reference (A), this message announces the results of the FY23 SRB #1 and announces the FY23 SRB #2 call for studies.
2. Approved studies are categorized as Tier I or Tier II. Tier I nominations are those considered appropriate and meet the criteria provided in reference (A). These study nominations will be commenced as soon as possible. Tier II nominations are those found to be appropriate for analysis, but either cannot be executed with available resources and/or require further development (e.g., refinement of study scope).
3. The following study nominations are Tier I (sponsor in parentheses).
3.A. FY23 TACAIR Study (DC CD&I).
3.B. Supporting Establishment Workforce Mix (DC CD&I)
3.C. Next Generation Artillery: Multi-Domain Fires (DC CD&I)
3.D. Talent Equilibrium: Balancing Requirement Growth and Meeting Manpower Demands (DC CD&I)
3.E. Future Amphibious Force Capabilities Based Assessment (DC CD&I)
3.F. Modernization of the Medical Battalions (DC CD&I)
3.G. Modernization of the Battalion Aid Stations (DC CD&I)
3.H. 2030 MEU Munitions Afloat Study Phase 1 (DC CD&I)
3.I. The Basic School Quality Spread Effectiveness Assessment (CG TrngCmd)
3.J. Analysis of Marine Aviator Career Paths (DC M&RA)
3.K. Quality of Life Impacts on Retention (DC M&RA)
3.L. Headquarters Marine Corps Special Duty Assignment Selection Team Impacts on Retention (DC M&RA)
4. The following studies are Tier II:
4.A. Casualty Holding in the Pacific Theater (DC CD&I).
4.B. Class VIII (A) & (B) Sustainment and Distribution (DC CD&I)
4.C. Validity of Reinstituting a USMC 35 Naval Standard Score Service Level Review (CG TrngCmd)
4.D. Assessment on Artillery Ammunition Inventory Impacts on Training and Operational Readiness (DC PP&O)
4.E. Impact of Enlisted Training and Education Standards on Retention, Promotion and FMF Readiness (DC M&RA)
4.F. Quality Audit of Manpower Data to Improve Manpower Analytics (DC M&RA)
4.G. Effects of Manning Precedence Levels on Staffing (DC M&RA)
4.H. Analysis of Marine Corps Fitness Reports (DC M&RA)
4.I. Analysis of Marine Corps Selection Boards (DC M&RA)
4.J. Impacts of Blended Retirement System and Continuation Pay on Recruitment, Career Mile-Stones, and Retention (DC M&RA)
5. The Operations Analysis Directorate (OAD) study lead appointed to oversee each accepted study will contact the agency POC as provided in the study nomination to prepare for study execution. Those study nominations not listed above were declined for execution. POCs for declined study nominations will be contacted via email. For all questions regarding the study nomination process, email: OAD_studies@usmc.mil.
6. This message also announces the MCSS Call for Studies for the FY23 SRB #2 and solicits nominations for relevant and impactful studies. The nomination period is the date this message is published through 10 August 2023, which will be the deadline for submitting a nomination. Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered until after the Studies Review Board. For commands submitting multiple study nominations, each nomination must be ranked to indicate the priorities of the nominating commands. Each study must be sponsored by a senior official (Colonel, GS-15, or higher). Studies may be cosponsored by multiple commands as applicable.
6.A. Nominations may be submitted at any time; however, pending specific coordination and prioritization, study nominations not received by the 10 August 2023 deadline will be held for review until the following SRB.
6.B. Study nominations related to direction and guidance contained in Force Design 2030, Talent Management 2030, Training and Education 2030, and Installations and Logistics 2030 along with their respective annual updates will be given precedence over all others.
6.C. Study nominations are to be submitted digitally via OAD’s website at https:(slash)(slash)www.cdi.marines.mil/OAD/Marine-Corps-Study-System. The submission form is in the section “Submit A Study Nomination.”
7. Assistance and consultation in shaping study nominations is available from OAD_Studies@usmc.mil.
8. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Karsten S. Heckl, Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.//