R 201540Z OCT 23
MARADMIN 535/23
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA//
SUBJ/CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL SERVICES OFFICERS’ SYMPOSIUM//
REF/A/MSGID:DOC/DOD 1020.05/YMD:20230920//
REF/B/MSGID:DOC/TM 2030/NOV2021//
REF/C/DEI STRAT PLAN 2021//
NARR/REF A IS DOD INSTRUCTION 1020.05 DOD DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. REF B IS TALENT MANAGEMENT 2030. REF C IS 2021 STRATEGIC PLAN FOR MARINE CORPS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION.//
POC/M. J. SHEPPARD/CIV/CMC (MPE)/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL:MARC.SHEPPARD@USMC.MIL//
POC/E. C. HABIB/CAPT/CMC (MPE)/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL:EVAN.HABIB@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The Association of Naval Services Officers’ (ANSO) Symposium will be held at the Royal Banquet, Miramar Landing Shopping Center, 8990 Miramar Road 200A, San Diego, California 92126 from 5 – 7 December 2023.
2. The ANSO Symposium is an event that supports the Sea Service Chiefs’ efforts in Hispanic workforce recruitment and retention. ANSO fosters the personal growth and professional development of officers and enlisted personnel. They provide mentorship, networking, training, and educational opportunities while engaging the Hispanic community through outreach initiatives. ANSO is a non-federal entity wholly independent of the Marine Corps. More information can be found on their website at https:(slash)(slash)www.ansomil.org.
3. During the symposium, attendees will benefit from candid and insightful discussions, both with senior departmental/service leaders and amongst themselves. Additionally, this event offers mutually beneficial educational opportunities that provide participants and the Service with a greater understanding of how to work with and capitalize on the differences and strengths within our Corps.
4. Headquarters United States Marine Corps, Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion Branch (MPE) will sponsor 75 conference registration fees and travel expenses for this event. MPE will fund travel for five days with the authorized travel days being 4 December and 8 December 2023. Lodging reimbursement is limited to the government rate and the traveler must utilize the integrated lodging program as applicable. Commands may authorize rental cars using unit funds. Marines must go through their chain of command for authorization to participate.
5. Attendees require authorization from their immediate supervisor to be considered for MPE participation approval.
6. Reserve Marines within the selected reserve will require approval from the first O5 commander in their chain of command to be considered for participation approval.
7. Outreach events are open to all Marines, Sailors, and Civilian Marines regardless of rank, race, ethnicity, gender, or status. Requests to attend this event should be emailed to the Branch mailbox MPE_Outreach@usmc.mil via the individual’s Officer-in-Charge and must include the following information: name, rank, unit, EDIPI, email, and duty station. Requests must be submitted no later than (NLT) 15 November 2023. Requests received after the NLT date will not be facilitated. Attendees must have a government travel charge card in their possession and a Defense Travel System profile joined to their respective unit.
8. Uniform of the day for this event is Service “B” for Marines, service equivalent for Sailors, and business casual for Civilian Marines.
9. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
10. Release authorized by Lieutenant General James F. Glynn, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//