MARADMINS : 594/15
R 241425Z NOV 15
MARADMIN 594/15
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/FY 2016 ACTIVE RESERVE (AR) STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (SNCO) SELECTION BOARD//
REF/A/MSGID: MSG/CMC/041251ZMAY15//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/CMC/MMPR-2/14JUN2012//
REF/C/MSGID: DOC/CMC/MIFD/14JUL2000//
REF/D/MSGID: MSG/CMC/261405ZSEP13//
REF/E/MSGID: DOC/CMC/MMRP-30/13FEB2015//
REF/F/MSGID: MSG/RA/222105ZOCT15//
REF/G/MSGID: MSG/CMC/251545ZJUL14//
REF/H/MSGID: DOC/CMC/RAP-20/22MAR2009//
REF/I/MSGID: DOC/CMC/RA-CMC/02MAY2011//
REF/J/MSGID: DOC/CMC/C461TPS/08AUG2008//
REF/K/MSGID: DOC/CMC/MMSR/26NOV13//
NARR/REF A, MARADMIN 226/15, ANNOUNCED THE FY 2016 STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD SCHEDULE. REF B, MCO P1400.32D W/CH 2, MARINE CORPS PROMOTION MANUAL, VOLUME 2, ENLISTED PROMOTIONS (MARCORPROMMAN VOL 2 ENLPROM) PROVIDES POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR PROMOTION ELIGIBILITY. REF C, MCO P1070.12K W/CH 1, MARINE CORPS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (IRAM), PROVIDES PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW OF THE OMPF AND SUBMISSION OF PHOTOGRAPHS. REF D, MARADMIN 498/13, OFFICIAL MILITARY PERSONNEL FILE (OMPF) PHOTOGRAPH GUIDANCE. REF E, MCO 1610.7, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM (PES) STIPULATES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR FILING TO THE OMPF. REF F, MARADMIN 526/15, ACTIVE RESERVE (AR) PROGRAM ENLISTED CAREER FORCE CONTROLS (ECFC). REF G, MARADMIN 366/14, RESERVE COMPONENT ENLISTED PROMOTION NON-SELECTION DRAW CASE CODES (DCC) UPDATE. REF H, MCO P1001R.1K, MARINE CORPS RESERVE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT MANUAL (MCRAMM). REF I, MCO 1040R.35, RESERVE CAREER RETENTION AND DEVELOPMENT MANUAL. REF J, MCO 6110.3 W/CH 1, MARINE CORPS BODY COMPOSITION AND MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM (MCBCMAP). REF K, MCO 1900.16, MARINE CORPS SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT MANUAL (MARCORSEPMAN).//
POC/M.L. PETERS/MAJ/HD MMPR-2/-/TEL: DSN 278-9718/EMAIL: MICHELLE.PETERS(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. As announced by ref (a), the FY16 Active Reserve (AR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer Selection Board (SNCO) will convene on 27 January 2016 at Harry Lee Hall, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA, for a period of about 7 weeks. The information in this MARADMIN pertains to members of the Career Designated Active Reserve (AR) Program only.
2. Limited Tour AR. Marines serving on the AR program with Limited Tour/Assignment Orders will not compete for promotion within the AR category but will compete within the SMCR category by Intended Military Occupational Specialty (IMOS). The allocations and zones for SMCR and IRR Marines were published in MARADMIN 555/15.
3. This MARADMIN contains the selection allocations and zones for Career Designated AR Marines only and will further be referred to as AR.
4. Zones and Cutoffs. All members of the AR Program in the grades of sergeant through master sergeant who meet the date of rank (DOR) and Armed Forces Active Duty Base Date (AFADBD) cutoffs shown in paragraph 7 will be considered for selection to the next higher grade.
5. Professional Military Education (PME). The selection guidance (precept) for board members includes a reminder of the requirement for PME. All Marines who are eligible for consideration by an Enlisted Promotion Selection Board must have satisfied specified PME requirements prior to the convening of the board. Those Marines who have not completed the specified PME by 2359 (Eastern Standard Time) on 26 January 2016 will be briefed as "not fully qualified" for selection. The completion of resident PME courses will not fulfill nonresident PME requirements. Also, missing information from a Marine's OMPF is not sufficient grounds to grant a Marine remedial consideration for promotion therefore it is extremely important that eligible Marines ensure their record is complete to include evidence of required PME completion which includes the certificate of completion in the official military personnel file (OMPF). Additionally, Marines are encouraged to review their master brief sheet (MBS) to ensure their PME completion is reflected. The MBS is only a tool to summarize a Marine's record and is not considered official source documentation. Marines "eligible for selection" missing evidence of required PME will be briefed as "not fully qualified" for selection. The PME requirements for promotion to master gunnery sergeant through staff sergeant are as follows:
a. Master sergeant to master gunnery sergeant: complete Regional Master Sergeant/First Sergeant Seminar.
b. Gunnery sergeant to master sergeant: complete both the SNCO Advanced Distance Education Program (MCI 8200 or EPME 7000AA) and the SNCO Advanced Resident Course.
c. Staff sergeant to gunnery sergeant: complete the SNCO Career Distance Education Program (MCI 8100 or EPME 6000AA).
d. Sergeant to staff sergeant: complete the Sergeants Distance Education Program (MCI 8010 or EPME 5000AA).
6. The table below lists the Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) that feed to the IMOS at the next higher grade indicated. Marines serving in a basic MOS will be considered in their IMOS. Marines who have a Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS) listed in column (a) as a feeder MOS will compete for promotion to the IMOS listed in column (b), provided they meet the eligibility requirements.
MASTER SERGEANT TO MASTER GUNNERY SERGEANT
COLUMN (A) COLUMN (B) COLUMN (A) COLUMN (B)
FEEDER IMOS FEEDER IMOS
0111 0111 0313 0369
0321 0369 0369 0369
0411 0411 0451 0451
0491 0491 0699 0699
1169 1169 2181 2181
3043 3043 3051 3051
3451 3451 3529 3529
3537 3537 4821 4821
5711 5711 6019 6019
6046 6046 6276 6276
6391 6391 6591 6591
6672 6672 7041 7041
8412 8412
GUNNERY SERGEANT TO MASTER SERGEANT
COLUMN (A) COLUMN (B) COLUMN (A) COLUMN (B)
FEEDER IMOS FEEDER IMOS
0111 0111 0231 0291
0313 0369 0321 0369
0369 0369 0411 0411
0451 0451 0491 0491
0629 0699 0659 0699
1142 1169 1169 1169
2111 2181 3043 3043
3051 3051 3451 3451
3529 3529 3537 3537
4821 4821 5711 5711
6046 6046 6048 6019
6072 6019 6073 6019
6092 6019 6112 6019
6113 6019 6114 6019
6116 6019 6152 6019
6153 6019 6154 6019
6172 6019 6173 6019
6174 6019 6176 6019
6216 6019 6217 6019
6256 6019 6257 6019
6276 6276 6316 6391
6317 6391 6322 6391
6324 6391 6336 6391
6337 6391 6531 6591
6541 6591 6591 6591
6672 6672 7041 7041
8412 8412
STAFF SERGEANT TO GUNNERY SERGEANT
COLUMN (A) COLUMN (B) COLUMN (A) COLUMN (B)
FEEDER IMOS FEEDER IMOS
0111 0111 0231 0291
0313 0369 0321 0369
0369 0369 0411 0411
0431 0491 0451 0451
0629 0699 0659 0699
1141 1169 1142 1169
1161 1169 1171 1169
2111 2181 3043 3043
3051 3051 3451 3451
3529 3529 3537 3537
4821 4821 5711 5711
6046 6046 6048 6019
6072 6019 6073 6019
6092 6019 6112 6019
6113 6019 6114 6019
6116 6019 6152 6019
6153 6019 6154 6019
6156 6019 6172 6019
6173 6019 6174 6019
6176 6019 6216 6019
6217 6019 6256 6019
6257 6019 6276 6276
6316 6391 6317 6391
6322 6391 6324 6391
6326 6391 6336 6391
6337 6391 6531 6591
6541 6591 6672 6672
7041 7041
SERGEANT TO STAFF SERGEANT
COLUMN (A) COLUMN (B) COLUMN (A) COLUMN (B)
FEEDER IMOS FEEDER IMOS
0100 0111 0111 0111
0200 0291 0231 0291
0300 0369 0311 0369
0313 0369 0321 0369
0331 0369 0341 0369
0351 0369 0352 0369
0400 0411 0411 0411
0431 0491 0451 0451
0600 0699 0621 0699
0651 0699 1100 1169
1141 1169 1142 1169
1161 1169 1171 1169
2111 2181 3043 3043
3051 3051 3451 3451
3521 3529 3531 3537
4821 4821 5700 5711
5711 5711 6000 6019
6046 6046 6048 6019
6072 6019 6073 6019
6092 6019 6112 6019
6113 6019 6114 6019
6116 6019 6152 6019
6153 6019 6154 6019
6156 6019 6172 6019
6173 6019 6174 6019
6176 6019 6216 6019
6217 6019 6256 6019
6257 6019 6276 6276
6300 6391 6316 6391
6317 6391 6322 6391
6324 6391 6326 6391
6336 6391 6337 6391
6500 6591 6531 6591
6541 6591 6600 6672
6672 6672 7041 7041
7. The tentative allocations, zones, and AFADBD cutoffs are identified below. Marines who have a DOR that is earlier than the DOR identified for a zone are eligible for consideration in that zone for that MOS. When an AFADBD is specified, it pertains only to those Marines with the listed DOR. The AFADBD is not applicable for determining eligibility of those Marines whose date of rank is earlier than the date of rank listed. Refer to paragraph 3102.3 of ref (b). Note: Zones and allocations are subject to change prior to or during the board, all Marines are reminded of their responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of their records. The tentative allocations, zones, and AFADBD cutoffs are as follows:
MASTER SERGEANT TO MASTER GUNNERY SERGEANT
ABOVE ZONE PROMOTION ZONE BELOW ZONE
MOS ALLOC JR DOR AFADBD JR DOR AFADBD JR DOR AFADBD
0111 4 NA NA 121101 950902 NA NA
0491 1 NA NA 130401 NA NA NA
3529 1 NA NA 130701 NA NA NA
4821 1 NA NA 130601 NA NA NA
6019 2 NA NA 130901 950417 NA NA
8412 1 100901 NA 120501 960108 NA NA
THE FOLLOWING IMOS(S) ARE CLOSED: 0369, 0699, 2181, AND 3043.
GUNNERY SERGEANT TO MASTER SERGEANT
ABOVE ZONE PROMOTION ZONE BELOW ZONE
MOS ALLOC JR DOR AFADBD JR DOR AFADBD JR DOR AFADBD
0111 6 NA NA 111101 NA NA NA
0369 1 091001 NA 120801 NA NA NA
0411 2 101201 NA 120701 NA NA NA
0491 2 100601 NA 120401 NA NA NA
2181 1 NA NA 130101 NA NA NA
3043 2 NA NA 121201 000430 NA NA
3529 1 NA NA 111101 NA NA NA
3537 1 091101 NA 120801 NA NA NA
6019 5 091101 NA 120501 981017 NA NA
6046 1 NA NA 120901 NA NA NA
6276 1 110601 NA NA NA NA NA
6391 1 100601 NA 110801 NA NA NA
6672 1 NA NA 120201 NA NA NA
7041 2 NA NA 121101 NA NA NA
8412 3 110601 960828 111001 NA NA NA
THE FOLLOWING IMOS(S) ARE CLOSED: 0291, 0451, 0699, 1169, 3051, 3451, 4821, 5711, AND 6591.
STAFF SERGEANT TO GUNNERY SERGEANT
ABOVE ZONE PROMOTION ZONE BELOW ZONE
MOS ALLOC JR DOR AFADBD JR DOR AFADBD JR DOR AFADBD
0111 13 091001 NA 120501 010220 NA NA
0369 3 130301 NA 131201 NA NA NA
0411 1 090401 NA 100401 NA NA NA
0491 2 110402 NA 121001 NA NA NA
2181 2 121001 NA 130101 NA NA NA
3043 6 120901 030109 130501 NA NA NA
3051 1 091101 NA 110401 NA NA NA
3451 1 NA NA 130501 NA NA NA
3529 1 100301 NA 100701 NA NA NA
3537 1 080601 NA 111101 NA NA NA
5711 1 110201 NA 130901 NA NA NA
6019 9 100101 NA 110901 NA NA NA
6046 2 110201 NA 130101 NA NA NA
6391 3 100601 NA 120701 NA NA NA
6672 2 100201 NA 120201 040228 NA NA
7041 2 100301 NA 131001 NA NA NA
THE FOLLOWING IMOS(S) ARE CLOSED: 0291, 0321, 0451, 0699, 1169, 1349, 4821, 6276, AND 6591.
SERGEANT TO STAFF SERGEANT
ABOVE ZONE PROMOTION ZONE BELOW ZONE
MOS ALLOC JR DOR AFADBD JR DOR AFADBD JR DOR AFADBD
0111 21 110701 NA 120701 070615 NA NA
0291 2 110701 NA 121001 NA NA NA
0321 2 NA NA 130719 NA NA NA
0369 3 130401 NA 131201 050528 NA NA
0411 3 090701 060216 091008 NA NA NA
0491 1 100401 050219 100701 NA NA NA
2181 4 111205 NA 121001 NA NA NA
3043 5 100401 030410 111001 041023 NA NA
3451 4 NA NA 130701 101124 NA NA
3529 2 090701 NA 100401 NA NA NA
3537 3 110316 NA 130401 NA NA NA
4821 6 111001 NA 130803 090326 NA NA
5711 1 100101 NA 100812 NA NA NA
6019 10 090201 NA 100904 NA NA NA
6046 3 090701 NA 101117 NA NA NA
6391 5 NA NA 120101 060321 NA NA
6672 4 100701 NA 120101 NA NA NA
7041 2 NA NA 110122 NA NA NA
THE FOLLOWING IMOS(S) ARE CLOSED: 0451, 0699, 1169, 3051, 6276, AND 6591.
Notes:
a. The above zone contains Marines who have previously received consideration in the promotion zone and failed selection.
b. Lateral Moves. Marines who have received an adjusted DOR or made a lateral move and believe they will be considered in the wrong zone (because of the adjusted DOR or lateral move) must notify CMC (MMPR-2), in writing, prior to 2359 (Eastern Standard Time) on 26 January 2016.
(1) Marines who have made a lateral move and whose DOR and AFADBD place them in the above zone, but who have not been previously considered for selection in the promotion zone, will be considered in the promotion zone.
(2) Marines who have lateral move requests approved with an assigned new basic MOS and IMOS (as reflected in MCTFS) before the convening date of their board will be considered in the corresponding IMOS for which the lateral move has been approved.
(3) Marines with lateral move requests that are approved after the board has convened will not be eligible for consideration in their newly acquired IMOS and will be deleted from the board population. These Marines will compete on the following year's board, if eligible.
(4) Marines who are selected in the incorrect IMOS by a board will be administratively deleted from the selection list and may rate remedial consideration for promotion in their correct IMOS. Paragraph 3603 of ref (b) applies.
(5) All Marines who meet the requirements set forth in this MARADMIN will compete for promotion in the IMOS assigned on the convening date of the board per paragraph 3100.3 of ref (b). MOS changes will not be made after the date of this MARADMIN without the prior approval of CMC (RAP).
8. Questions regarding IMOS allocations, zones, and AFADBD cutoffs should be addressed to the CMC (RAP-2).
9. Eligibility:
a. Special consideration in conjunction with a transfer to Fleet Marine Corps Reserve (FMCR). In accordance with refs (f) and (k), Marines who are approaching service limits or who have twice failed selection who are required to request transfer to the FMCR, and already have a pending or approved transfer to FMCR date may request special consideration via message to the CMC (MMSR-5) provided their End of Active Service (EAS) is after the scheduled adjournment date of the selection board. A request for special consideration must be submitted to MMSR-2 prior to the convening date of the board. To clarify, and in accordance with the refs, special promotion consideration will not authorize a Marine to go beyond service limits.
(1) Marines who submit a voluntary request to transfer to the FMCR, but are not required to transfer to the FMCR, are not eligible for promotion consideration.
(2) Marines who are required to transfer to the FMCR due to declining PCS Orders, or who have declined to reenlist/extend to carry out PCS or Deployment Orders, are not eligible for promotion consideration.
(3) Marines authorized early approval of transfer to the FMCR (greater than 14 months prior to their transfer date) will not be eligible for promotion consideration.
b. Marines who have previously been selected for promotion and refused to accept the appointment will not be considered.
c. Active Reserve (AR) Enlisted Career Force Controls (ECFC). Ref (f) states FY15 AR ECFC policies. In accordance with ref (g), draw case codes for failure of selection have been created by category.
d. Enlisted to Officer Programs. Warrant Officer Selects who have not been appointed, Marines in the Meritorious Commissioning Program Reserve (MCPR) and Marines accepted in the Reserve Enlisted Commissioning Program (RECP) are eligible for noncompetitive consideration for promotion by this board, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements. Identification of noncompetitive eligibility of these Marines will be provided by Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC-ON/E) to CMC (MMPR-2) who will then forward the records of all eligible Marines to the board. Paragraph 1100.29 and chapter 3 of ref (b) apply.
e. Prior Service Consideration. Marines who do not meet the below zone cutoff but believe they should be considered eligible by virtue of prior service, should review paragraph 3202 of ref (b). Marines must submit a request for prior service consideration to the CMC (MMPR-2) by 2359 (Eastern Standard Time) on 26 January 2016. Figure 3-4 of ref (b) contains the required format for the request. Late submission of requests for consideration based on prior service will be filed without action. Command endorsement is not required.
10. Board Preparation Guidance. Even though Marines are subject to an ever-increasing pace of deployments and operational commitments, they still have an obligation to prepare for promotion consideration. Marines are advised to review ref (c) for guidance regarding submission of information, auditing the OMPF, MBS, fitness reports, and photographs, prior to the convening date of the board. Although mentioned in ref (a), Marines are reminded of the following:
a. Personal Responsibilities.
(1) Review of OMPF. Marines are personally responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of their OMPF and MBS before the date the board convenes. Per ref (c), Marines are responsible to conduct an audit of their records prior to the convening date of a promotion selection board.
(2) Accessing the OMPF. The most expeditious means of accessing and viewing the OMPF and MBS is through OMPF online via MOL. The MBS can also be obtained through the MMRP web site. The home screen of the Marine On Line (MOL) OMPF module states, the documents included there, with the exception of the "Field" tab and the "RS/RO Profile" tab, are the same documents that will be viewed by a promotion/selection board. Marines are responsible for ensuring any documents in their "Field" tab they want the board to view are moved into their "Commendatory/Derogatory" tab.
(3) OMPF Document Submission Guidelines. Marines are personally responsible for correcting deficiencies, missing information, or illegible documents present in either the OMPF or MBS with CMC (MMRP-20). Ensure any material sent to CMC (MMRP-20) for filing in the OMPF contains full name, grade, and full Electronic Data Interchange Personal Identifier (EDIPI). If the EDIPI is not on the material, then the material may or may not be filed in the OMPF in time to go before the selection board. Marines are reminded that any additions or deletions from their OMPF or MBS within the 12-month window should also be verified to ensure the accuracy and completeness of their record. OMPF documents may be e-mailed as a PDF attachment or faxed to CMC (MMRP-20). OMPF documents may also be mailed to CMC (MMRP-20); however, inclusion in the OMPF is substantially faster if the documents are either e-mailed or faxed. See paragraph 14 (MMRP) for OMPF inquiries and document submission points of contact.
(4) OMPF Document Submission Timelines. It is imperative that documents submitted to CMC (MMRP-20) for inclusion in the OMPF within 60 days of a selection board be conspicuously marked "contains documents for FY16 Active Reserve (AR) SNCO Selection Board" with the exception of fitness reports, all OMPF documents, particularly digital photos, must be forwarded to and received by CMC (MMRP-20) at least two weeks prior to the convening date of the selection board in order to allow processing time to the OMPF. The OMPF and MBS are distributed to the boardroom at least one week before the board convenes. Board eligible records continue to be updated until the convening date of the board; however, Marines are highly encouraged to submit all material no later than two weeks prior to the board for which they are eligible.
(5) Career Counselors. Marines concerned with specific aspects of their record may contact their respective career counselors. Marines may contact the Reserve Continuation and Transition Branch (RCT) for assistance. RCT contact information is listed in paragraph 14.
(6) Career Retirement Credit Record (CRCR). The CRCR is a quantitative measure of active participation, summarizes retirement qualification and is used as a continuation eligibility determinant. It is the responsibility of each Marine to ensure the CRCR is accurate and certified prior to the convening date of the board. Per ref (h), screening will be conducted annually. Marines should identify discrepancies and provide updating or modifying CRCR information to their Inspector-Instructor or Commanding Officer during these screenings. Reserve Unit Commanders will correct discrepancies via the unit diary. Marines can view their CRCR via MOL. Per ref (h), corrections must be annotated and returned by the command with supporting documentation (muster sheets, orders, historical NAVMC 798's, etc.) to Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Agency (MCIRSA) listed in paragraph 14.
b. Commanders and Inspector-Instructor Responsibilities. In addition to being mindful of the eligible Marine's responsibilities, commanders must also:
(1) Ensure this MARADMIN and subsequent convening MARADMINS are available to all Marines under their command;
(2) Encourage all eligible Marines to understand the current category being considered, and to review their OMPF, MBS, and MCTFS data;
(3) Encourage all eligible Marines to submit digital photos to their OMPF;
(4) Ensure all reporting officials comply with the fitrep timelines noted in ref (e);
(5) Assist Marines with missing fitness reports or corrections to fitness reports;
(6) Remind Marines to prepare for their board prior to deployment;
(7) Immediately notify the CMC (MMPR-2) via message or naval correspondence of eligible Marines who have an erroneous DOR, AFADBD, or reserve component code in MCTFS to preclude erroneous consideration or nonconsideration in addition to reporting the correction via MCTFS;
(8) Commanders must promptly report to CMC (MMPR-2) via naval message any approved MOS changes for eligible Marines that occur during the board, this includes reporting failures of MOS producing schools; and
(9) Counsel all Marines who request not to be selected per paragraph 3102.2e of ref (b). Paragraphs 3100.3j and 3102.1c provide amplification and also outlines additional responsibilities for commanders regarding the counseling of Marines on the promotion process.
(10) Promptly report any Marine eligible for this board who is the subject of completed disciplinary action (by military or civilian authorities) not previously reported on earlier fitness reports. Disciplinary action is considered "complete" when convening authority action is adjudicated and reported by unit diary or courts-martial results of trial is released by military justice officer; or a Marine is found guilty at NJP and punishment is reported on unit diary; or civilian court proceeding; or counseling documentation is placed in Marine's OMPF. If a Marine is exonerated via the appeal process or by convening authority action, remedial promotion consideration may be granted upon request. Messages will be submitted to CMC (MMPR-2) giving a full, detailed accounting of the matter, whether the action occurred prior to the convening of the board, during the board, or while the Marine was a member of a previous command. Messages should also be submitted regarding any eligible Marine who is administratively reduced, discharged, or is assigned to the Body Composition Program. Commanders are also reminded to make appropriate MCTFS entries, if warranted.
c. Communication With the Board. Each eligible Marine may communicate with the President of the board. Such personal communications must be received or hand-delivered to Harry Lee Hall no later than 2359 (Eastern Standard Time) on 26 January 2016. See paragraph 14 for physical mailing address, e-mail address and fax number.
(1) Marines may submit communications via U.S. Mail, priority or next day mail, email or fax. However, Marines should be aware that U.S. Mail, priority mail and next day mail is not delivered directly to Harry Lee Hall. Therefore, anticipate a 2-3 day delay time for further delivery to Harry Lee Hall. Commercial next day carriers deliver directly to Harry Lee Hall, excluding weekends and holidays. Marines with the capability to scan their documents may send the scanned documents via e-mail directly to the organizational mailbox for CMC (MMPR-2). Ensure the e-mail subject line reads "Update Material for the FY16 Active Reserve (AR) SNCO Selection Board."
(2) Update Material. Marines may submit any information or material they deem important for consideration before the board. OMPF material sent directly to the President of the board does not become part of a Marine's OMPF. Update material sent to the President of the board is destroyed upon final approval of the board. Do not send fitness reports directly to the selection board.
(a) Update material must be submitted under cover letter with the update material as enclosures (a sample cover letter is available at the Enlisted Promotion homepage);
(b) The cover letter must be addressed to President, FY16 Active Reserve (AR) SNCO Selection Board (see paragraph 14 for complete address);
(c) Update material must be submitted from the eligible Marine;
(d) The Marine must sign the cover letter. Material submitted without a cover letter, unsigned, or received after 2359 (Eastern Standard Time) on 26 January 2016 will not be submitted to the board; and
(e) Update Material Receipt Verification. Marines are personally responsible for ensuring CMC (MMPR-2) has physically received update material before the deadline and may verify receipt of the material sent to the President of the board via the Enlisted Promotion homepage by following instructions in paragraph 14 or by contacting CMC (MMPR-2). This web site will populate within one week of the convening date. In order to verify receipt of material sent to MMRP, (i.e. update material for inclusion to the OMPF and digital photograph), go to OMPF online via MOL. This site updates within approximately 24 hours after the material is received. MMRP will push the information to the digital board room. 11. Accelerated Fitness Reports. All Marines in the current grade of sergeant and staff sergeant who do not meet the below zone cutoff and have been properly recommended for accelerated promotion on fitness reports with periods ending between 28 January 2015 through 26 January 2016 will be considered for accelerated promotion by the selection board. Identification and eligibility of these Marines are contingent upon compliance with reporting procedures outlined in ref (e) and the timely receipt of the fitness reports by the CMC (MMRP-30), i.e. within 30 days after the end of the reporting period.
12. Fitness Reports. Fitness reports are due to CMC (MMRP-30) by the timelines noted in ref (e). The due date for fitness reports by rank is 90 days prior to the convening date of that board. For fitness reports to become part of the OMPF, the reports must be submitted to CMC (MMRP-30). The Automated Performance Evaluation System (APES) is the primary means of submitting fitness reports, however, reporting officials may e-mail PDF copies to the MMRP-30 organizational mailbox so long as the mailer's e-mail account can be confirmed as either the reporting senior's or reviewing officer's .mil e-mail address. If mailing a paper version of a report to HQMC, it is imperative that the forwarding envelope be conspicuously marked "Contains Fitness Reports for FY16 Active Reserve (AR) SNCO Selection Board." Timely submission of fitness reports is critical for board eligible members as CMC (MMRP-30) will need time to review reports for accuracy and compliance. Commanders are ultimately responsible for the timely submission of fitness reports to CMC (MMRP-30) and ensuring that all fitness report timelines noted in ref (e) are followed. Per ref (b), failure to meet these requirements in a timely manner will not constitute remedial consideration for the Marine reported on.
a. Date Gaps. Correction of date gaps must be accomplished IAW chapter 8 and appendix m of ref (e). If missing reports are less than one year old, a reconstructed original is required. Copies of completed reports over one year old, must have all pages certified as true copies by either one of the reporting officials (RS/RO). For completion and submission of reports that are over one year old it is preferable that the original reviewing officer complete the report. However, CMC (MMRP-30) may act as the reviewing officer on reports that are not adverse on a case by case basis. Marines are reminded that requests for administrative changes to their fitness report records may take up to 30 days for completion. Due diligence for report correction timeliness rests solely on the Marine making the request.
b. Adverse Reports. Adverse reports must be reviewed per the provisions of chapter 5 of ref (e).
c. Height and Weight Standards. Eligible Marines must be in compliance with the height/weight standards prescribed in ref (j). Fitness reports must contain a directed comment in Section I of the fitness report if the Marine exceeds height/weight standards and is not in compliance with percentage body fat limits. Marines who exceed the height/weight standards, and whose fitness reports do not include body fat information, must provide official documentation reflecting body fat percentage to the President of the board.
13. Photographs. Per ref (c), SNCOs eligible for promotion consideration are required to submit an official photo taken within 12 months of the convening date of the board. While absence of a current photograph is not a reason for non-selection in and of itself, an updated photograph or letter explaining the absence of a photograph is one of the many elements viewed by a selection board in deliberations as to who is best qualified for selection. Ref (d) outlines digital photograph submission specification requirements.
a. Digital. Digital photographs are the preferred form of photograph as they can be electronically filed in the OMPF. For the purpose of clarity, the photo should be taken against a plain background. Digital photographs are to be submitted to the CMC (MMRP) at smb.manpower.mmrp.ph(at)usmc.mil via an authorized Combat Camera (COMCAM). If a Marine does not have access to a COMCAM, but some other means of taking a digital photograph is available, the photograph may be e-mailed via the command's organizational mailbox or via the Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, Inspector-Instructor (I-I), Marine Security Guard Detachment Commander, Command Sergeant Major, First Sergeant or Senior Executive to the following e-mail address: smb.manpower.mmrp.ph(at)usmc.mil. Marines who submit a digital photograph to the OMPF may confirm receipt by reviewing their OMPF via MOL, checking the MMRP homepage or contacting the CMC (MMRP-20).
b. Hardcopy. Hardcopy photographs may also be submitted directly to the CMC (MMPR-2) at the address listed in paragraph 14. See refs (c) and (d) regarding when it is appropriate and how to take hard copy photo. Marines who choose to submit a hard copy photo directly to the President of the board are advised that the photo will not be included in the OMPF. Verification of hard copy photos submitted directly to the President of the board can be accomplished through the Enlisted Promotion homepage (MMPR-2), see instructions in paragraph 14.
c. Outdated-Missing Photographs. If a photograph cannot be forwarded due to extenuating circumstances, eligible Marines are highly encouraged to submit correspondence to the board, verified by the commander, documenting height and weight. Marines who exceed height-weight standards, but are in compliance with body fat percent limits, must provide appropriate certification by the command of current body fat percentage.
d. Photo and Personal Responsibility. Each Marine must ensure photographs are properly taken, timely submission requirements are met and their photograph is submitted and received by the board. Marines who do not submit a current photograph or letter to explain the lack of photograph are at a disadvantage before the board and are highly unlikely to be selected. Further, Marines who neglect to exercise due diligence in confirming their photograph posted to their OMPF and were subsequently processed before the convene date are unlikely to receive favorable endorsement for remedial promotion consideration.
e. Reviewing Photo Submission. Marines are responsible for verifying receipt of photo by CMC (MMRP-20). The primary most expeditious means of confirming photo receipt is through OMPF online via MOL. Photos will be available for viewing on OMPF online within 24 hours of photo receipt by CMC (MMRP-20). The date of the photograph, as noted on the photograph title board, is considered the primary date of determining the 12 month photograph eligibility window for selection boards. Marines are advised that although a photo may be over 12 months old, the photo will remain in the OMPF until an updated photo is submitted.
14. Addresses, Points of Contact, and Internet Information.
a. Address for the President of the Board:
President
FY16 Active Reserve (AR) SNCO Board
Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMPR-2)
Harry Lee Hall
17 Lejeune Road
Quantico, VA 22134-5104
(1) Phone number comm: 703-784-9708/9712 or DSN:
278-9708/9712
(2) Fax material to comm: 703-784-9884 or DSN: 278-9884
(3) E-mail material to: enlistedpromotions(at)usmc.mil
b. Address for Enlisted Promotion Section (MMPR-2)
Commandant of the Marine Corps
Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMPR-2)
Harry Lee Hall
17 Lejeune Road
Quantico, VA 22314-5104
Fax: 703-784-9882
E-mail: enlistedpromotions(at)usmc.mil
(1) Phone numbers comm: 703-784-9717/8;
Section Head, DSN: 278-9710/11
Promotion Chief, DSN: 278-9718/19/20
SNCO Board Eligibility, DSN: 278-9711
(2) Enlisted Promotion homepage: www.manpower.usmc.mil, Select "Reserve Marine," "Promotion Branch," then "Enlisted Promotions." from there, to find:
(a) Eligibility/Update Material Received: click on the "Board Eligibility Search" link on the right side of the page. If in the eligible population, data will populate and any update material received will be marked accordingly.
(b) Information for Preparing for a Board: click on "SNCO Promotions," "SNCO Selection Boards," "Preparing for a Board."
(c) Sample Cover Letter: click on "SNCO Promotions," "SNCO Selection Boards," "Reserve Board," "Sample Cover Letter" under the "reference" section.
(d) Letter of Intent: click on "SNCO Promotions," "SNCO Selection Boards," "Reserve Board," "Letter of Intent" under the "Reference" section.
(e) E-mail: look under "contacts."
c. Manpower Management Records and Performance Branch (MMRP)
(1) Official Military Personnel File Section (MMRP-20).
OMPF documents or questions concerning the OMPF can be
sent by the following means:
(a) E-mail: smb.manpower.mmrp-20(at)usmc.mil
(b) Fax to comm: 703-784-5682; DSN: 278-5682
(c) Address:
Commandant of the Marine Corps
Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMRP-20)
2008 Elliot Road
Quantico, VA 22134-5030
(d) Phone numbers comm: 703-784-5640, DSN: 278-5640
Section Head, DSN: 278-5671
Operations Officer, DSN: 278-3950
OMPF Customer Service, DSN: 278-3907/5640
Digital Photos, DSN: 278-3738
(2) Performance Evaluation Section (MMRP-31), comm:703-784-3905; DSN: 278-3905 or toll free 1-877-301-9953.
(3) OMPF/MBS/Digital Photos. The most expeditious means of obtaining and viewing the OMPF, MBS, and digital photo is through OMPF online via MOL. Alternative means of downloading and viewing the MBS and digital photograph is available through the MMRP homepage. From the Enlisted Promotion homepage, under related links, select "Manpower Management Records and Performance Branch (MMRP)," select "Official Military Personnel File," select "Digital Photo Requirements," under "Online Applications," select "Digital Photo Inventory."
d. Reserve Affairs Division:
(1) Address:
Commandant of the Marine Corps
Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps (RA)
3280 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22314
(2) Sergeant Major
(a) Email: james.t.adams(at)usmc.mil
(b) Comm: 703-784-9100
(c) Fax: 703-784-9805
(3) Reserve Continuation and Transition Branch (RCT)
(a) Email: rct(at)usmc.mil
(b) Comm: 703-784-9141 DSN: 278-9141 or toll free 1-877-415-9275 (option 3).
(4) Reserve Affairs Plans (RAP-2)
(a) Email: rap(at)usmc.mil
(b) Comm: 703-784-9136; DSN: 278-9136.
(5) Reserve Affairs Management (RAM) Limited Tour Enlisted Monitor: comm: 703-784-9149; DSN: 278-9149.
(6) Reserve Affairs Division homepage: www.manpower.usmc.mil, select "Reserve Marine." From this homepage, Reserve Marines can set up a counseling appointment and review information regarding preparing for a board.
e. CRCR Correction Submissions:
Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity (MCIRSA)
2000 Opelousas Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70114
Toll free: 1-800-255-5082
f. Separation and Retirement Branch (MMSR)
3280 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22134-5103
(1) MMSR-2, (Reserve Marines in active duty sanctuary only)comm: 703-784-9324; DSN: 278-9324.
(2) MMSR-5, Reserve Retirement, comm: 703-784-9306/7; DSN: 278-9306/7.
15. Commanders/Inspector-Instructors are directed to disseminate the information contained in this MARADMIN to all eligible Marines under their cognizance.
16. This MARADMIN will be posted to the Promotion Branch web site.
17. This MARADMIN is cancelled 31 January 2017.
18. Release authorized by MajGen Craig Q. Timberlake, Director, Manpower Management Division.//