R 081850Z MAY 25
MARADMIN 225/25
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 Colors.  
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. Marines that do not meet the height
requirement will be considered on a case by case basis. 
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 (TSCI) 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 August 2025, but not later than 1 September 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 10 June 2025 for
screening selection.
4.a.  Nominations are to include the commander's (O-5 level 
endorsed) letter of recommendation 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 
June 2025 (travel date 22 June, screening from 
23-25 June, return flights booked NET 1800 on 25 June).
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 Paul J. Rock, Jr.,
Director, Marine Corps Staff.//