R 211442Z JUN 24
MARADMIN 285/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/NOMINATION FOR ASSIGNMENT AS THE MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON ASSISTANT FUNERAL DIRECTOR//
REF/A/DOC/DON/10MAY2021//
AMPN/REF A IS MCO 1300.8 CH1, MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY//
POC/J. F. RICHARD JR/SGTMAJ/UNIT: MARBKS WASHINGTON, D.C.//
TEL: 202-433-6764/EMAIL: JIMMY.RICHARD@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This MARADMIN solicits nominations for assignment as the Assistant Funeral Director at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (MBW). 
2.  MBW is tasked with the solemn responsibility of conducting the ceremonies surrounding the interment, repatriation, and reinterment of over 500 Marines and Primary Next of Kin at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) annually.  The MBW Assistant Funeral Director ensures the Marine Corps keeps faith with our fallen and their families by ensuring the flawless execution of Marine Corps funeral ceremonies at ANC.  The MBW Assistant Funeral Director is one of the most visible and consequential Marines in our Corps. The MBW Assistant Funeral Director represents the Commandant of the Marine Corps via the Commanding Officer, MBW in the provision of funeral honors information and assistance to bereaved families and coordinates with sister service and civilian counterparts.  In addition, the Assistant Funeral Director advises the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, commanding generals, commanding officers, Marines, Sailors, and other service members regarding their duties during funeral honors executed at ANC.
3.  Eligibility criteria.  Volunteers must meet the following criteria:
3.a.  Hold the grade of staff sergeant or gunnery sergeant.
3.b.  Demonstrated superior performance.
3.c.  Hold an active secret clearance.
3.d.  Per reference (a), the selected Marine must extend or reenlist to meet a minimum 36 months of obligated service.  Assignment orders will reflect a 36-month tour of duty.
3.e.  Possess unquestionable moral character, superlative leadership, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and the capacity to serve as an uncompromising example for all to follow.
3.f.  Be within height and weight standards and possess outstanding physical stamina and personal appearance. 
3.g.  Completion of required professional military education for grade.
4.  Nominations.  Request commanders screen qualified volunteers and submit nominations no later than 15 July 2024.    
4.a.  Nominations are to include the commander's (with an O-5 level commander endorsement) letter of recommendation with the following enclosures: Basic Individual Record; Basic Training Record; Pages 11, UPB, and page 13 of the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF); Master Brief Sheet; latest fitness report; professional resumé; biography; and special duty assignment financial worksheet. Finally, the candidate will enclose a personal letter explaining why he or she should be selected as the MBW Assistant Funeral Director. 
4.b.  Submit nominations to: Sergeant Major Jimmy F. Richard Jr., Marine Barracks Washington, 8th and I Streets S.E., Washington, DC 20390-5000 or via electronic correspondence at jimmy.richard@usmc.mil.  Ensure command point of contact information and commercial phone numbers are provided.
4.c.  Final selections will be forwarded to MMEA to determine feasibility of assignment. The final selectee should anticipate permanent change of station orders to MBW for execution during late Autumn of 2024.
5.  Telephonic inquiries are encouraged.  Direct all such calls to the POC.
6.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Gregg P. Olson, Director, Marine Corps Staff.//