R 291400Z JUN 23
MARADMIN 332/23
MSGID/GENADMIN/CG TECOM QUANTICO VA//
SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FIRST ANNUAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND INSTRUCTOR AND FACULTY ADVISOR OF THE YEAR PROGRAM//
POC/J. W. SOWINSKI/MAJ/TECOM ADJ/TEL: (703) 432-0861/EMAIL: JAMES.SOWINSKI@USMC.MIL.
POC/E. LOPEZSANCHEZ/SSGT/TECOM ADJ CHIEF/TEL: (703) 432-0580/EMAIL: ELIZABETH.LOPEZSANCH@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. This MARADMIN coordinates the submission of nominations for the first annual Training and Education Command (TECOM) Instructors and Faculty Advisors of the Year Awards.
2. Background. In recognition of the exceptional service that full-time instructors, faculty advisors, and professors provide across the TECOM enterprise, Commanding General (CG), TECOM established the Instructors and Faculty Advisors of the Year Program to recognize the highest performers serving in those billets. Nominees reflect the highest standards of excellence in teaching and utilize effective teaching methodologies that enhance student learning.
3. Through this program, CG, TECOM will recognize six formal school instructors / faculty advisors and one Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Instructor (MCJROTC).
3.a. Award Categories
3.a.1. TECOM Marksmanship/Small Arms Instructor of the Year – applicable to 0931 (Marksmanship Instructor), 0932 (Small Arms Weapons Instructor), and 0933 (Marksmanship Coach).
3.a.2. TECOM Formal School Instructor of the Year – applicable to 0951 (Formal School Enlisted Instructor), 0952 (Formal School Officer Instructor), and 805A (Instructor Navy enlisted).
3.a.3. TECOM Formal School Aviation Instructor of the Year – applicable to 0953/0954 (Formal School Officer Instructor-Fixed Wing Pilot/Naval Flight Officer) and 0955/0956 (Formal School Officer Instructor-Helicopter Pilot/Naval Flight Officer).
3.a.4. TECOM Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Instructor of the Year – applicable to 0981 (MAGTF Enlisted Instructor), 0982 (MAGTF Officer Instructor), 0983/0984 (MAGTF Officer Instructor-Fixed Wing Pilot/Naval Flight Officer), 0985/0986 (MAGTF Officer Instructor-Helicopter Pilot/Naval Flight Officer), and 805A (Instructor Navy enlisted).
3.a.5. TECOM Exercise Controller/Instructor of the Year – applicable to 0987 (Exercise Controller (enlisted) and 0988 (Exercise Instructor (officer).
3.a.6. TECOM Faculty Advisor of the Year – applicable to those filling the following billet descriptions: Faculty Advisor/Instructor (enlisted), Faculty Advisor/Instructor (officer), and Faculty Advisor/Professor/Instructor (civilian). Applicable to resident and non-resident programs.
3.a.7. TECOM MCJROTC Instructor of the Year – applicable to MCJROTC Senior Instructors and Marine Instructors.
3.b. Winners of these awards will be announced via MARADMIN upon the completion and endorsement of all board results.
3.c. The in-person awards and recognition ceremony will be held in the National Capital Region. Date, time, location, and details regarding travel will be published via separate correspondence.
4. Action
4.a. CG, TECOM
4.a.1. Promulgate a letter of instruction to major subordinate commands (MSCs) for additional direction, information, and coordinating instructions relative to the recognition ceremony.
4.a.2. Convene a selection board to determine an instructor of the year for each of the award categories among the nominees submitted from the TECOM MSCs.
4.a.3. Process drafted awards for the winners in each category via the Headquarters, Marine Corps (HQMC), Improved Awards Processing System (iAPS).
4.a.4. Coordinate the awards ceremony in conjunction with Marine Corps Association.
4.b. CG, TRNGCMD convene a selection board to nominate one individual for each of the following award categories (may nominate one individual for other categories if so desired):
TECOM Marksmanship/Small Arms Instructor of Year,
TECOM Formal School Instructor of the Year,
TECOM Formal School Aviation Instructor of the Year.
4.c. CGs, Marine Corps Recruit Depots (MCRD) Parris Island and MCRD San Diego convene selection boards to nominate one individual each for the following award category: TECOM Marksmanship/Small Arms Instructor of the Year.
4.d. CG, MAGTFTC convene a selection board to nominate one individual for each of the following award categories: TECOM MAGTF Instructor of the Year, TECOM Exercise Controller/Instructor of the Year.
4.e. CG, Education Command convene a selection board to nominate one individual for the following award category: TECOM Faculty Advisor of the Year.
4.f. Director, MCJROTC convene a selection board to nominate one individual for the following award category: TECOM MCJROTC Instructor of the Year.
4.g. If MSCs desire to nominate in another category other than those they are specifically responsible for as identified in paragraphs 4.b through 4.e, contact the TECOM (TECOMADJ@usmc.mil) to confirm eligibility. If the nominees are deemed eligible, TECOM will coordinate boarding, as applicable.
5. Criteria for nominations
5.a. Any rank
5.b. No derogatory material or disciplinary actions during Academic Year 2022 – 2023 to include any pending matters.
5.c. Must consistently display a high level of performance that significantly and positively impacts mission accomplishment.
5.d. Nominees for paragraphs 3.a.1. – 3.a.7. must be certified in applicable MOSs and/or assigned to applicable billet descriptions for no less than 210 days during Academic Year 2022-2023 (1 June 2022 - 31 May 2023). Non-resident / distance education nominees must have served as a faculty advisor / instructor for at least 180 days of Academic Year 2022 – 2023.
5.e. Individuals serving in a billet in which the billet is pending a Table of Organization and Equipment Request update to reflect the 09XX MOS are eligible.
5.f. Additional criteria for each category is detailed at the following website: https:(slash)(slash)usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/TECOM_ADJ/SitePages/Home.aspx
6. Submission requirements. All packages must contain and be formatted per the example package available at https:(slash)(slash)usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/TECOM_ADJ/SitePages/Home.aspx):
6.a. Endorsements by the chain of command, up to and including the first Commanding General in the chain of command.
6.b. Nomination letter.
6.c. Professional resume.
6.d. Autobiography.
6.e. Personal award recommendation per paragraph 7.c.
7. Coordinating instructions
7.a. Nomination packages must be forwarded to CG, TECOM via the Department of the Navy Enterprise Task Management Software Solutions (ETMS2) address “USMC TECOM” no later than 10 July 2023.
7.b. Details for the recognition ceremony, to include funding and billeting instructions, will be published in the MARADMIN announcing the award recipients.
7.c. Nominations must include a draft Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (military nominees) recommendation originated at the MSC or lower in the HQMC iAPS and forward via the chain of command to CG TECOM (M30010) for processing. The first sentence of the Summary of Action (SOA) will read "Nominee for Training and Education Command (insert category title) of the Year 2023”. A complete copy of the award recommendation (1650, SOA, and citation or civilian equivalent) will be included in the nomination package.
7.e. This MARADMIN is applicable to Marines, Sailors, and civilians assigned to TECOM and certified MCJROTC instructors. Marines in the 0911 (Drill Instructors) and 0913 MOSs (Marine Combat Instructors) are not included in this awards program as they are recognized in the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Program.
8. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Kevin M. Iiams, Commanding General, Training and Education Command.//