R 061417Z MAY 24
MARADMIN 211/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MP//
SUBJ/CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL NAVAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AND ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL SERVICES OFFICERS JOINT 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 National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) and the Association of Naval Services Officers (ANSO) Joint Symposium will be held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 235 East Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23510 from 29 July – 2 August 2024.
2. The Joint Symposium is an event that supports the Sea Service Chiefs’ efforts in workforce career development and retention. The symposium fosters the personal growth and professional development of officers, enlisted, and civilians regardless of race, gender, and ethnicity. The symposium is focused on providing mentorship, networking, training, and educational opportunities while engaging the diverse community through outreach initiatives. ANSO and NNOA are non-federal entities wholly independent of the Marine Corps. More information can be found on their websites at https:(slash)(slash)www.ansomil.org and https:(slash)(slash)www.nnoa.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 Services with a greater understanding of how to work with and capitalize on the differences and strengths within our Naval Force.
4. Headquarters United States Marine Corps, Manpower Plans and Policy Division (MP) will sponsor 100 conference registration fees and travel expenses for this event. MP will fund travel for seven days, with the authorized travel days being 28 July and 3 August 2024. 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.
5. 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. Reserve commands are required to attach their Marines to their unit while attending the conference and issue Marine Reserve Order Writing System orders using drills or annual training. MP will fund their registration and all travel expenses during the traveling period of the conference.
6. Participants require command approval, via command endorsement, before requesting sponsorship for attendance and being approved by MP Division for funding. An endorsement template can be found on the sponsorship request website by visiting https:(slash)(slash)www.manpower.usmc.mil/wordpress/?active_marine=active-marines-home/manpower-plans-and-policy-mp/opportunity-diversity-inclusion-branch-mpe/marine-corps-outreach-mpe-03, and selecting the registration link. The command endorsement template will be located at the top of the sponsorship page. The command endorsement must be submitted with the sponsorship submission form. During the first week of July, individuals who submitted a sponsorship request will receive an email confirming their approval for attendance. Sponsorship request must be completed no later than 28 June 2024. Attendees must have a non-delinquent government travel charge card in their possession and a DTS profile joined to their respective unit.
7. Uniform of the day for this event is Dress Blue “D” for Marines, Service Khakis for Sailors, and business casual for Civilian Marines. For the evening of the banquet, the uniform will be the Evening Dress or Dress Blue/White “A” for Marines, Mess Dress White or equivalent for Sailors, and Black tie is preferred for civilians.
8. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
9. Release authorized by Brigadier General David R. Everly, Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//