R 041857Z APR 25
MARADMIN 182/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON OFFICER VACANCIES FOR SUMMER 2026//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/CMC/AR YMD: 20250307//
AMPN/REF (A) IS MCO 1300.8 W/ADMIN CH-2, MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL
ASSIGNMENT POLICY//
POC/A. J. RUDD/MAJ/MMOA/COMMERCIAL: 703-784-9276/
EMAIL: ANDREW.RUDD@USMC.MIL//
POC/M. N. LEWIS/MAJ/MBW/COMMERCIAL: 202-433-6076/
EMAIL: MICHELLE.N.LEWIS@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Marine Barracks Washington (MBW), the Oldest
Post of the Corps, requires officers of high character and
competence to lead Marines in dynamic ceremonial, security, and
training missions throughout the National Capital Region. Versatile
officers are needed to lead in both garrison and field environments,
and to engage with both the public and senior leaders. On or about
21 May 2025, Headquarters Marine Corps will convene a panel to
select officers for assignment to Summer 2026 billet vacancies.
1.a. Officers will serve as rifle platoon commanders, company
commanders, and staff officers. All officers – regardless of billet
– will execute highly visible, no fail missions that publicly
display the discipline and ethos of the United States Marine
Corps. Missions include, but are not limited to, evening and sunset
parades, funerals at Arlington National Cemetery, dignified
transfers, joint ceremonies, security assignments, and unique
Presidential support duties. Officers will also train their Marines
in infantry and other MOS skills, preparing them for future service
in the Fleet Marine Forces.
1.b. MBW is home to nationally recognized units like the Silent
Drill Platoon, Marine Corps Color Guard, and Marine Corps Body
Bearers Section. It is the site of the Home of the Commandants,
which along with the Barracks, is a registered National Historic
Landmark. MBW Marines operate and guard the installation every day.
1.c. A tour at MBW is a unique, challenging, and rewarding
leadership opportunity in an officer’s career. Selected officers
will join the long legacy of “Barracks Marines” who have served with
pride, excellence, and camaraderie since 1801. To learn more,
contact the MBW POC to connect with current MBW officers.
2. Eligibility requirements.
2.a. Time on Station (TOS). Officers who will complete their
prescribed tour, on their current set of orders, NLT 30 September
2026 are eligible. Officers who will complete their tour after 30
September 2026 may be considered and are also encouraged to apply.
Interested officers should contact their respective Primary MOS
(PMOS) monitor to discuss eligibility and waiver requirements.
2.b. Grade. Officers who are promoted, selected, or in zone for
the solicited billet openings are eligible to apply. Additionally,
officers must be able to serve in the grade to which they are
applying for a minimum of 24 months based on their current date of
rank and lineal control number.
2.c. Officers who meet the TOS and grade requirements must also
have:
2.c.1. Minimum height: Male – 72 inches, Female – 68 inches.
Waivers will be considered; Marines are encouraged to apply.
2.c.2. Excellent military appearance.
2.c.3. Consistent first class PFT and CFT.
2.c.4. PMOS credibility with demonstrated military proficiency.
2.c.5. No adverse material.
2.c.6. Career timing that supports a full 36-month tour at MBW.
2.d. If an officer does not meet TOS, grade, height, or other
requirements the officer must contact their PMOS monitor to discuss
waiver submission requirements.
3. Process.
3.a. Officers must email their PMOS monitor to screen for
assignment to MBW. Correspondence must include the following
information to apply.
3.a.1. I am interested in being screened for assignment to Marine
Barracks Washington.
3.a.2. Billet MOS and billet rank from paragraph 4 below.
3.a.3. Full name.
3.a.4. Current rank.
3.a.5. Select grade.
3.a.6. Primary MOS.
3.a.7. Date of rank.
3.a.8. Current unit MCC.
3.a.9. Current PME status. Ex: not enrolled, enrolled, complete.
3.a.10. Date Current Tour Began (DCTB).
3.a.11. Slated Estimated Date of Departure (SEDD).
3.a.12. Official current height.
3.a.13. Official current weight.
3.a.14. Applying Marines must comment on their ability based on
current unit and training requirements to report NLT 15 January 2026
in advance of parade season. Parade season commences in the Spring
of 2026 with Drill and Ceremony School beginning in January.
Ability to report in January is not a requirement for selection to
MBW; officers are also needed in the Spring and Summer.
Additionally, one Captain 0302 billet exists at Camp David and
applicants must comment on their ability to serve at either
location.
3.a.15. Outline any requirements that are not met, and waivers
required to be assigned to MBW.
3.b. Additionally, based on the needs of the Marine Corps, PMOS
monitors will identify officers to screen for assignment if
required. PMOS monitors will notify officers in this category prior
to the convening date of the panel.
3.c. The deadline for interested officers to notify their PMOS
monitor is 2359 16 May 2025.
4. Projected vacancies.
4.a. MBW, D.C.:
(1) 0402 Maj.
(1) 8006 Maj.
(1) 0602 Capt.
(1) 0402 Capt.
(1) 0170 CWO.
(6) Combat Arms Capts.
5. Points of contact.
5.a. MMOA-1
Maj Andrew J. Rudd
Email: andrew.rudd@usmc.mil
Comm: 703-784-9276
Maj Ryan J. Ayer
Email: ryan.ayer@usmc.mil
Comm: 703-784-9276
Maj Thomas D. Milroy
Email: thomas.milroy@usmc.mil
Comm: 703-784-9272
5.b. MBW
Maj Michelle N. Lewis
Email: michelle.n.lewis@usmc.mil
Comm: 202-433-6076
6. This bulletin is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
7. Release authorized by MajGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director, Manpower
Management Division.//