R 271520Z APR 26
MARADMIN 194/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MR//
SUBJ/SOLICITATION OF QUALIFIED MARINES FOR LATERAL MOVE INTO
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES PRIMARY MILITARY
OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY 4133//
REF/A/MARADMIN 590/25//
REF/B/NAVMC 1200.1L//
REF/C/MARADMIN 365/25//
REF/D/MCO 1040.31//
NARR/REF A IS FISCAL YEAR 2027 ENLISTED RETENTION CAMPAIGN.
REF B IS THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES MANUAL. REF C
IS FISCAL YEAR 2026 ACTIVE COMPONENT ENLISTED MARINE LATERAL MOVE
OPPORTUNITIES. REF D IS THE MARINE CORPS ORDER GOVERNING THE
ENLISTED RETENTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.//
POC/M.G. HUFF/MGYSGT/MR/PHONE: (703) 784-6327/EMAIL:
MICHAEL.HUFF@USMC-MCCS.ORG//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. In support of references (a) and (b), the
purpose of this MARADMIN is to solicit qualified Marines to
screen for lateral move into Primary Military Occupational
Specialty (PMOS) 4133 Marine Corps Community Services
(MCCS)Marine and to publish the screening and assessment process.
Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) has categorized the 4133 PMOS
as a critical career force skill shortage. The demand for
qualified Marines to lateral move into the 4133 PMOS will remain
high for the foreseeable future.
2. MCCS Marines provide Quality of Life services to Marines in
the field and in garrison. These Marines support military
training and operations locally and globally. MCCS Marines
support plans and execute functions pertaining to retail
operations, fitness and recreation operations, club and food
operations, and morale-improving competitions.
3. While the essential technical and operational skills are
learned through six (6) months of On-the-Job Training (OJT),
there are certain innate qualities that MCCS Marines must
possess. MCCS Marines must think critically, communicate
clearly, and bring interpersonal skills, flexibility, and
creativity. Marines who lateral move into MCCS will primarily
have civilian staff as their direct supervisors and subordinates
while in garrison. Due to the nature of this work environment,
applicants are expected to demonstrate the highest level of
professionalism and be able to work independently and decisively.
These traits will be evaluated by an interview with a Master
Gunnery Sergeant, Master Sergeant, or Gunnery Sergeant serving in
the MOS. Gunnery Sergeants will have observed at least two (2)
interviews and then been observed for two (2) interviews before
conducting interviews independently.
4. MCCS Marines can operate independently or as part of a small
team. These teams are commonly known as Warfighter Express
Service (WES) Teams and are utilized for large-scale exercises.
For smaller exercises, the same support is provided with a
smaller team with as few as two (2) Marines. Throughout their
career, Marines in the MCCS Occupational Field (OccFld) will have
opportunities to deploy and support the Marine Expeditionary
Forces (MEF) in a wide variety of locations, both in local field
exercises and forward deployed operations. They may also be
tasked to support Joint, Interagency, or international partners
conducting training and operations.
5. Interested Marines should review the references and contact
the 4133 Monitor through their Career Counselor to locate the
nearest MCCS Staff Noncommissioned Officer-In-Charge (SNCOIC) to
request an interview.
6. Marines requesting a lateral move must coordinate with their
Career Counselor to process a reenlistment or extension.
7. Prerequisites. The following are the prerequisites for
lateral move into the 4133 PMOS:
7.a. Must be a volunteer Corporal (no Time in Grade requirement)
or junior Sergeant (no more than 2 years Time in Grade) from any
MOS. Sergeants must not be in zone for promotion.
7.b. Must possess one of the following:
7.b.(1). General Technical (GT) score of 110 or higher.
7.b.(2). General Technical (GT) score of 105 AND a Clerical (CL)
score of 105 or higher.
7.b.(3). General Technical (GT) score of 105 AND Electrical (EL)
score of 105 or higher.
7.b.(4). Waivers will not be granted for scores.
7.c. Must successfully complete OJT and maintain 1st Class
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Combat Fitness Test (CFT) scores.
Failure to do so may lead to reclassification to the Marine’s
original MOS or assignment to a different MOS.
7.d. Must be eligible for a Secret security clearance.
7.e. Must agree to an obligation of at least 48 months of
service when approved for lateral move into the 4133 PMOS,
executed via reenlistment or extension.
7.f. Must be worldwide deployable when approved for lateral move
into the 4133 PMOS per reference (d).
7.g. Must be interviewed by a Master Gunnery Sergeant, Master
Sergeant, or Gunnery Sergeant in the MCCS MOS.
7.g.(1). Marines must provide the following documents to the
MCCS Marine conducting the interview at least three (3) days
prior to the interview:
7.g.(1).(a). Reenlistment, Extension, and Lateral Move (RELM)
package through at least their current OIC/SNCOIC with comments
and signatures.
7.g.(1).(b). Completed First Term Evaluation Sheet.
7.g.(1).(c). Security clearance verification letter from their
Command Security Officer or Special Security Officer confirming
their current security clearance.
7.g.(1).(d). Personal statement (one paragraph) detailing why
they want to become a MCCS Marine.
7.g.(2). The interview may be conducted face-to-face,
telephonically, or virtually. Upon completion of the interview,
the interviewer will forward the package to the Marine’s Career
Counselor and OccFld Sponsor if recommended for lateral move. If
not recommended for lateral move, the Marine’s Career Counselor
will be notified via phone or email.
7.g.(3). The completed package submitted to the Career Counselor
and OccFld Sponsor will consist of the First Term Evaluation
Sheet, recommendation letter from the Marine’s current
OIC/SNCOIC, and recommendation letter from the MCCS Marine who
conducted the interview.
8. Marines approved for lateral move will be scheduled for
Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA) orders.
9. This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
10. Reference (c) is hereby canceled. This MARADMIN is canceled
on 31 December 2026.
11. Release authorized by Edward Cutshall, Director, Business and
Support Service Division.//