R 011830Z DEC 23
MARADMIN 613/23
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/FY2024 55XX MARINE CORPS MUSIC LEADERS SYMPOSIUM CALLING MESSAGE//
REF/A/DOC/MCO/5311.1E TOTAL FORCE STRUCTURE PROCESS DTD 18 NOV 2015//
NARR/REF A IDENTIFIES 55XX (MUSIC) OCCFLD MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND GUIDANCE.//
POC/S. M. WIRE/CWO5/HEAD FLEET MARINE MUSIC/HQMC CD/TEL: (703) 692-1453/EMAIL: STEPHANIE.WIRE@USMC.MIL//
POC/A. D. WEEGE/MGYSGT/SEA/FLEET MARINE MUSIC/HQMC CD/TEL: (703) 614-4308/EMAIL: ANDREW.WEEGE@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This message announces the convening of the Marine Corps Music Leaders Symposium to be held 30 January – 1 February 2024.
2. The Music Leaders Symposium is hosted by the Fleet Marine Music OccFld Manager, Headquarters Marine Corps Communication Directorate (HQMC CD).
3. Purpose. The Music Leaders Symposium is the forum for discussing, planning, and informing decisions on 55XX Fleet Marine Music matters between Headquarters Marine Corps, the operating forces, and the supporting establishment. The Symposium strives to increase Marine Fleet Bands’ capabilities and readiness in support of the Marine Corps’ operational and institutional missions.
4. The Music Leaders Symposium will take place at the Pentagon Library and Conference Center.
5. The Music Leaders Symposium will commence on Tuesday, 30 January 2024 and will conclude Thursday, 1 February 2024.
6. To effectively support 55XX OccFld related matters, the following commands are requested to send 55XX E8 (or those acting in an E8 billet) and above leaders within their commands. E6/E7 leaders may attend via teleconference with instructions included in future correspondence. Other relevant music-related OccFld stakeholders are welcome to attend (5505, 5506, 5507, 5511, 5512).
6.A. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific.
6.B. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve.
6.C. I Marine Expeditionary Force.
6.C.1. 1st Marine Division.
6.C.2. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
6.D. II Marine Expeditionary Force.
6.D.1. 2nd Marine Division.
6.D.2. 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
6.E. III Marine Expeditionary Force.
6.F. Marine Corps Installations Command.
6.F.1. Marine Corps Base Quantico.
6.G. Marine Corps Training and Education Command.
6.G.1. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island / Eastern Recruiting Region.
6.G.2. Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego / Western Recruiting Region.
6.G.3. Marine Detachment, Naval School of Music.
6.H. Marine Corps Recruiting Command.
6.I. Communication Directorate.
7. Band Leaders, be prepared to brief local band matters and efforts including status of command challenges/shortfalls, staffing and structure, command reporting chain, facilities update, etc.
8. RSVP no later than 15 Dec 2023 to the POCs listed above.
9. Visit Access Request (VAR) is not required for the Music Leaders Symposium. The Music Leaders Symposium will be conducted at the Unclassified level.
10. Uniform for the Music Leaders Symposium is the seasonal service uniform for all participants.
11. Travel days are 29 January (Monday), after 1630 on 1 February (Thursday), or anytime 2 February (Friday) 2024 for Symposium participants. Travel expenses including lodging and rental car are funded by the parent command.
12. Personnel are required to make their own billeting reservations. There are several hotels in the immediate area that are available at the government lodging rate.
13. Attendees and commands must comply with MCO 4600.40B concerning the government travel charge card program. DTS will identify the 2024 max per diem rate for Arlington, VA.
14. Transportation and parking. Transportation is the responsibility of the attendee. Parking is available at no cost at the Symposium site.
15. RSVP’s and questions related to the Marine Corps Music Leaders Symposium should be sent to the HQMC CD Fleet Music POCs listed above. Coordinating instructions and finalized agenda will be provided to confirmed attendees no later than 12 January 2024.
16. Release authorized by SES April L. Langwell, Director of Communication.//