R 121845Z AUG 24
MARADMIN 369/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/APPLICATION FOR SELECTION AS COLOR SERGEANT OF THE
MARINE CORPS//
REF/A/DOC/DON/10MAY2021//
AMPN/REF A IS MCO 1300.8 Ch1, MARINE CORPS
PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY//
POC/J. RICHARD/SGTMAJ/UNIT: MARBKS WASHINGTON,
D.C./TEL: 202-433-6764//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This MARADMIN solicits
nominations for the Color Sergeant of the Marine
Corps.
2. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps is the
Commandant's representative for all formal ceremonial
commitments requiring the Marine Corps' Battle Color.
The Color Sergeant travels throughout the
continental United States and overseas with the
Battle Color Detachment, which is comprised of
“The Commandant's Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle
Corps and the Silent Drill Platoon, showcasing the
ceremonial capabilities of Marine Barracks Washington
(MBW), D.C. Additionally, the Color Sergeant serves
as the Marine representative for all joint service and
White House functions when the Presidential Color is
required. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps is
one of the most visible Marines in our Corps. By virtue
of this billet, the Color Sergeant is the senior sergeant
in the Marine Corps and as such serves as an example in
appearance, performance, and leadership for all noncommissioned
officers to emulate.
3. In addition to the criteria contained in the reference,
nominees must also meet the following additional requirements:
3.a. Be a sergeant of any Marine occupational specialty.
3.b. Be 73 to 78 inches tall.
3.c. Be within height/weight standards and possess
outstanding physical stamina and personal appearance.
3.d. In the grade of sergeant and not selected for
promotion to staff sergeant.
3.e. Have a minimum of two years obligated service
remaining at the time of execution of permanent change of
station orders to Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.
3.f. Be eligible for a top secret (sensitive compartmentalized
information) Yankee White (CAT II) clearance. This process
entails a thorough background check and examination of the
applicant’s ethos, conduct, and financial history.
3.g. Have a minimum of 18 months time on station; eligible
to report to Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. ideally by
1 January 2025 in order to participate in the Battle Colors
Detachment 2025 Marine Barracks Washington parade season workups,
but not later than 1 February 2025.
3.h. Possess unquestionable moral character, superior
leadership, organizational skills, and the capacity to serve
as an uncompromising example for all noncommissioned officers
to follow.
4. Nominations. Request commanders screen qualified volunteers
and submit nomination packages to MBW not later than
1 October 2024 for screening selection.
4.a. Nominations are to include the commander's (O-5 level
endorsed) letter of recommendations with the following enclosures:
Basic Individual Record; Basic Training Record; Page 11, UPB and
Page 13 of the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF); Master Brief
Sheet; latest fitness report; professional resume; biography; and
special duty assignment financial worksheet. Digital photos must
be electronically filed in the Marine's OMPF.
4.b. Finalists must attend a three-day selection process at MBW
in October 2024 (travel date 20 October, screening from
21-23 October, return flights booked NET 1400 on 23 October).
4.c. MBW will assume responsibility for required travel and
associated Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) costs. Airline travel
is recommended though POV travel is authorized if advantageous to
the government with regards to cost. Government quarters and messing
are directed. Rental vehicles may be authorized by the nominee’s
parent command at their expense.
4.d. Submit nominations to: Sergeant Major Jimmy F. Richard,
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.
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.//