R 011810Z NOV 24
MARADMIN 534/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS//
SUBJ/UPDATED FY25 GROUND SAFETY FOR MARINES COURSE SCHEDULE//
POC/D.SHEREMETA/CIV/CMC SAFETY DIVISION/TEL:*(703) 571-4619/EMAIL:
DVORA.SHEREMETA@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Updates to the previously released message
are identified with asterisk. The Ground Safety for Marines
(GSM) course provides instruction on basic concepts/techniques
for managing unit-level Marine Corps Safety and Occupational
Health (SOH) programs, implementing hazard identification and
controls, and conducting unit safety inspections. The course
includes an introduction to the Marine Corps Safety Management
System (MCSMS) and the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA); application of OSHA General Industry
standards (29 CFR 1910); personal protective equipment (PPE);
hazard recognition and mitigation; risk management; unit safety
inspections; mishap investigation fundamentals; and mishap
reporting procedures. The target population for GSM is USMC/USN
E-6 to E-8, O-1 to O-5, WO-1 to CWO-3, or GS equivalent appointed
in writing as their Command’s Ground Safety Officer/Ground Safety
Manager. All personnel must have a minimum of 12 months remaining
in their billet from the course completion date.
2. Registrations must be submitted to the schools NLT 30 calendar
days prior to the course start date. GSM course locations, points of
contact, registration procedures, and dates are as follows:
2.a. Location: MCB Quantico, VA (CID M02M8SS)
2.a.1. POCs: Andre Thompson, 703-432-1219,
andre.thompson@usmc.mil, Dawn Ivey-Cochran,
dawn.m.iveycochran.civ@usmc.mil, or Lynn Terry,
lynn.fies@usmc.mil.
2.a.2. Registration: Registration information is located at
https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/MCINCR_quantico_safety
2.a.3. Dates:
09 Dec 2024 – 20 Dec 2024 (Submission deadline: 08 Nov 2024)
03 Mar 2025 – 14 Mar 2025 (Submission deadline: 31 Jan 2025)
02 Jun 2025 – 13 Jun 2025 (Submission deadline: 02 May 2025)
08 Sep 2025 – 19 Sep 2025 (Submission deadline: 08 Aug 2025)
2.b. Location: MCB Camp Lejeune, NC (CID M03M8SS)
2.b.1. POCs: Paul Hollingsworth, 910-451-1941,
paul.hollingsworth@usmc.mil or Michael Walker,
michael.s.walker@usmc.mil.
2.b.2. Registration: Instructions are sent via AMHS message and MSC
email for dissemination.
2.b.3. Dates:
02 Dec 2024 – 13 Dec 2024 (Submission deadline: 01 Nov 2024)
27 Jan 2025 – 07 Feb 2025 (Submission deadline: 27 Dec 2024)
14 Apr 2025 – 25 Apr 2025 (Submission deadline: 14 Mar 2025)
02 Jun 2025 – 13 Jun 2025 (Submission deadline: 02 May 2025)
15 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2025 (Submission deadline: 15 Aug 2025)
2.c. Location: MCB Camp Pendleton, CA (CID M10M8SA)
2.c.1. POCs: MSgt Michael Strickland, 760-763-2364, or GySgt
Charles Cooney, CPEN_SAFE_TRNG@usmc.mil.
2.c.2. Registration: Registration information is located at
https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Main-Menu/Staff-Agencies/Safety/
GSM/
2.c.3. Dates:
02 Dec 2024 – 13 Dec 2024 (Submission deadline: 01 Nov 2024)
27 Jan 2025 – 07 Feb 2025 (Submission deadline: 27 Dec 2024)
31 Mar 2025 – 11 Apr 2025 (Submission deadline: 28 Feb 2025)
02 Jun 2025 – 13 Jun 2025 (Submission deadline: 02 May 2025)
28 Jul 2025 - 08 Aug 2025 (Submission deadline: 27 Jul 2025)
2.d. Location: MCB Kaneohe Bay, HI (CID M21M8S3)
2.d.1. POC: Robert McCarthy, 808-496-8900, robert.mcarthy@usmc.mil
2.d.2. Registration: Complete and submit the registration form
located at https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/Offices-Staff
/Base-Safety/
2.d.3. Dates:
21 Oct 2024 – 01 Nov 2024 (Submission deadline: 20 Sep 2024)
03 Feb 2025 – 14 Feb 2025 (Submission deadline: 03 Jan 2025)
*14 Apr 2025 – 25 Apr 2025 (Submission deadline: 14 Mar 2025)
*14 Jul 2025 – 25 Jul 2025 (Submission deadline: 13 Jun 2025)
22 Sep 2025 – 03 Oct 2025 (Submission deadline: 22 Aug 2025)
2.e. Location: MCB Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan (CID M22M8S3)
2.e.1. POCs: John Mullen, john.e.mullen@usmc.mil or Tekila Dozier,
tekila.a.dozier.civ@usmc.mil.
2.e.2. Registration: Course information is located on the quarterly
training schedule at
https://www.mcbbutler.marines.mil/Base-Information/Base-Safety/
2.e.3. Dates:
21 Oct 2024 – 01 Nov 2024 (Submission deadline: 20 Sep 2024)
27 Jan 2025 – 07 Feb 2025 (Submission deadline: 20 Dec 2024)
21 Apr 2025 – 02 May 2025 (Submission deadline: 21 Mar 2025)
21 Jul 2025 – 01 Aug 2025 (Submission deadline: 20 Jun 2025)
2.f. Location: MCAS Iwakuni, Japan (CID M26M8SS)
2.f.1. POCs: Toshiki Primus, toshiki.c.primus.civ@usmc.mil; Simon
Catling, simon.catling.uk@usmc.mil; or Momoko Redfield,
momoko.redfield.ja@usmc.mil.
2.f.2. Registration: Email MCAS_IWKN_SAFETY_TRNG@usmc.mil for
registration information.
2.f.3. Dates:
03 Feb 2025 – 14 Feb 2025 (Submission deadline: 03 Jan 2025)
02 Jun 2025 – 13 Jun 2025 (Submission deadline: 02 May 2025)
29 Sep 2025 – 10 Oct 2025 (Submission deadline: 29 Aug 2025)
2.g. Location: MARFORRES, New Orleans, LA (CID M44M8S2)
2.g.1. POCs: Larry Simon, 504-697-9859, larry.simon@usmc.mil, or
Jonn Olofernes, jonn.olofernes.civ@usmc.mil.
2.g.2. Registration: Instructions are sent via AMHS message and
MSC email for dissemination. Submit inquiry or registration request
to MARFORRES_Safety@usmc.mil.
2.g.3. Dates:
02 Dec 2024 – 13 Dec 2024 (2-wk) (Submission deadline: 01 Nov 2024)
03 Feb 2025 – 07 Feb 2025 (1-wk) (Submission deadline: 03 Jan 2025)
12 May 2025 – 16 May 2025 (1-wk) (Submission deadline: 11 Apr 2025)
04 Aug 2025 – 08 Aug 2025 (1-wk) (Submission deadline: 03 Jul 2025)
* 1-week classes are the resident phase of a blended course; the
prerequisite phase is offered online via Moodle.
3. The enrollment process varies among installations. For specific
enrollment and registration information, refer to the corresponding
location POC(s). CMC SD does not register students; registration
requests will be directed to contact the installation safety office.
4. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock, Jr.,
Director, Marine Corps Staff.//