FY16 GUNNERY SERGEANT SELECTION BOARD
Date Signed: 2/22/2016 | MARADMINS Number: 090/16
MARADMINS : 090/16
R 221447Z FEB 16
MARADMIN 090/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/FY16 GUNNERY SERGEANT SELECTION BOARD//
REF/A/MSGID: MSG/CMC/041251ZMAY2015//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/MCCDC C40 OP/25JAN2008//
REF/C/MSGID: DOC/CMC MMPR-2/14JUN2012//
REF/D/MSGID: DOC/MIFD/14JUL2000//
REF/E/MSGID: MSG/CMC/261405ZSEP2013//
REF/F/MSGID: DOC/MMRP-30/13FEB2015//
REF/G/MSGID: MSG/CMC/161850ZSEP15//
REF/H/MSGID: DOC/MMSR/26NOV2013//
REF/I/MSGID: DOC/CMC C461TPS/08AUG2008//
REF/J/MSGID: MSG/CMC MPP-20/101855ZFEB15//
NARR/REF A, MARADMIN 226/15, FY 2016 STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD SCHEDULE AND POLICIES.  REF B, MCO 1553.4B, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION.  REF C, MCO P1400.32D W/CH 2, MARINE CORPS PROMOTION MANUAL, VOLUME 2, ENLISTED PROMOTIONS (MARCORPROMMAN VOL 2 ENLPROM).  REF D, MCO P1070.12K W/CH 1, INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (IRAM).  REF E, MARADMIN 498/13, OFFICIAL MILITARY PERSONNEL FILE (OMPF) PHOTOGRAPH GUIDANCE.  REF F, MCO 1610.7, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM (PES).  REF G,MARADMIN 446/15, MCBUL 5314 ENLISTED CAREER FORCE CONTROLS (ECFC) PROGRAM.  REF H, MCO 1900.16, MARINE CORPS SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT MANUAL (MARCORSEPMAN).  REF I, MCO 6110.3 W/CH 1, MARINE CORPS BODY COMPOSITION AND MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM (MCBCMAP). REF J, MARADMIN 062/15, CHANGE TO FY15 AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF FY16 MARINE CORPS ENLISTED TEMPORARY EARLY RETIREMENT AUTHORITY PROGRAM.//
POC/M. L. PETERS/MAJ/MMPR-2/-/TEL: DSN 278-9718/EMAIL: MICHELLE.PETERS(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  As announced by reference (a), the FY16 Gunnery Sergeant Board will convene on Wednesday, 20 April 2016 at Harry Lee Hall, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA, for a period of about 8 weeks.
2.  Professional Military Education (PME).  The selection guidance (precept) for board members includes a reminder of the requirement for PME.  Marines are advised to ensure that course completion information is included in their OMPF.  Additionally, Marines are encouraged to review their master brief sheet (MBS) to ensure their PME completion is reflected.  The MBS is a tool and is not considered official source documentation.  As a reminder, Marines "eligible for selection" missing evidence of required PME will be briefed as "not fully qualified" for selection.
3.  Per reference (b), the PME requirements for promotion to gunnery sergeant are as follows:  all Marines who are eligible for consideration by the Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board must have PME requirements completed no later than 2359 eastern standard time (EST) on 19 April 2016.  Staff sergeants eligible for consideration to gunnery sergeant must have completed MarineNet DE "Career Course" (EPME 6000AA) or the MCI DE 8100 "SNCO Distance Education Program" (must have been completed prior to 1 Jul 2014) to be considered fully qualified.  The completion of resident PME courses will not fulfill nonresident PME requirements.  It is critical that eligible Marines ensure their record includes evidence of PME completion.
4.  All staff sergeants who have been properly recommended for Accelerated Promotion on fitness reports with periods ending between 22 April 2015 through 19 April 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 reference (a) and the timely receipt of the fitness reports by the CMC (MMRP-32), i.e.  within 30 days after the end of the reporting period.
5.  Commanders will:
    a.  Ensure each eligible Marine within their command is notified of their promotion eligibility.
    b.  Ensure the accuracy of data elements in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) for those Marines eligible for promotion consideration regardless of zone.  Specific data elements include, but are not limited to date of rank (DOR), armed forces active duty base date (AFADBD), PME, service schools, billet description, primary military occupational specialty (PMOS), intended military occupational specialty (IMOS), physical fitness test (PFT) score, marksmanship score, personal awards, assignment to and removal from the body composition program, etc.  Any corrections should be reported in MCTFS and submitted as update material by the eligible Marine to the President of the FY16 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board.
    c.  Ensure those eligible Marines who are voluntarily requesting not to be selected are counseled per reference (c) and submit their requests in the proper format.
    d.  Ensure each eligible Marine submits a photograph in accordance with references (d) and (e).
    e.  Assist eligible Marines in correcting incomplete fitness reports in accordance with the procedures outlined in chapter 8 and Appendix I of reference (f).
6.  Prior Service Consideration.  Marines who believe they should be considered eligible for the below zone by virtue of prior service, per paragraph 3202 of reference (c), must submit a request for prior service consideration with required source documents to CMC (MMPR-2) no later than 2359 eastern standard time (EST) on 19 April 2016.  Figure 3-4 of reference (c) contains the format for the request.  Late submission of requests for consideration based on prior service will be filed without action.  Command endorsement is not required.
7.  The table below lists the MOS'S 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 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 listed in paragraph 8.  Note:  As 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.
    A.  Staff sergeant to gunnery sergeant feeder MOS:  For proper order read left to right, i.e. column A to column B.
COLUMN (A) COLUMN (B) COLUMN (A) COLUMN (B) COLUMN (A) COLUMN (B)
  0111       0111       0161       0161       0211       0211
  0231       0231       0241       0241       0261       0261
  0313       0313       0321       0321       0369       0369
  0372       0372       0411       0411       0431       0491
  0451       0451       0481       0491       0511       0511
  0619       0619       0629       0629       0659       0659
  0681       0681       0689       0689       0811       0811
  0848       0848       0861       0861       1141       1169
  1142       1169       1161       1169       1171       1169
  1316       1349       1341       1349       1345       1349
  1361       1361       1371       1371       1391       1391
  1812       1812       1833       1833       2111       2111
  2131       2131       2141       2141       2146       2146
  2147       2147       2161       2161       2171       2171
  2311       2311       2336       2336       2621       2621
  2631       2631       2651       2651       2671       2671
  2673       2673       2674       2674       2676       2676
  2823       2823       2862       2862       2874       2874
  2887       2887       3043       3043       3044       3044
  3051       3051       3052       3052       3112       3112
  3381       3381       3432       3432       3451       3451
  3529       3529       3537       3537       4133       4133
  4341       4341       4421       4421       4612       4691
  4641       4691       4671       4691       4821       4821
  5512       5512       5523       5524       5524       5524
  5711       5711       5811       5811       5821       5821
  5831       5831       5939       5939       5948       5948
  5951       5951       5952       5952       5953       5953
  5954       5954       5974       5974       5979       5979
  6042       6042       6046       6046       6048       6048
  6062       6062       6072       6072       6073       6073
  6074       6074       6092       6092       6113       6113
  6114       6114       6116       6116       6122       6122
  6123       6123       6124       6124       6132       6132
  6153       6153       6154       6154       6156       6156
  6173       6173       6174       6174       6176       6176
  6212       6212       6213       6213       6214       6314
  6216       6216       6217       6217       6218       6218
  6222       6222       6223       6223       6227       6227
  6252       6252       6253       6253       6256       6256
  6257       6257       6258       6258       6276       6276
  6282       6282       6283       6283       6286       6286
  6287       6287       6288       6288       6313       6313
  6314       6314       6316       6316       6317       6317
  6323       6323       6324       6324       6326       6326
  6332       6332       6333       6333       6336       6336
  6337       6337       6338       6338       6386       6386
  6423       6423       6432       6432       6469       6469
  6483       6483       6484       6484       6492       6492
  6499       6499       6531       6591       6541       6591
  6672       6672       6694       6694       6842       6842
  7011       7011       7041       7041       7051       7051
  7212       7212       7236       7236       7242       7242
  7257       7257       7314       7314       7372       7372
  8412       8412
8.  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 IMOS.  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 DOR is earlier than the DOR listed.  Refer to paragraph 3102.3 of reference (c).  The tentative allocations, zones, and AFADBD cutoffs are as follows:
               ABOVE ZONE       PROMOTION ZONE       BELOW ZONE
IMOS ALLOC  JR DOR   AFADBD    JR DOR   AFADBD    JR DOR   AFADBD
0111  107  20120402 20040315  20140301 20030427  20141201 20060829
0161    7  20081201 20000925  20110101    NA     20141001    NA
0211   30  20100301 20001218  20110801 20040908  20121001 20050110
0231   28  20110801 20040913  20121001 20040706  20130501 20031110
0241   11  20111001    NA     20120301 20021016  20130301 20041213
0261    2  20110401    NA     20110801    NA     20121001    NA
0313   17  20110401    NA     20121001 20050620  20140501 20060515
0321   20  20120401 20040601  20120901 20060417  20130501 20060809
0369  143  20100702 20031112  20111201 20020903  20131201 20020610
0372   36  20120801 20050926  20130401 20031217  20140201    NA
0411   11  20120101    NA     20130201 20040224  20140101 20031215
0451    2  20120801 20030825  20130301    NA     20140401 20041102
0491   53  20130701 20060614  20141101 20031111  20141101    NA
0511    6  20121101    NA     20140501 20050627  20141101    NA
0619   12  20090702    NA     20100702    NA     20101101 20010131
0629   69  20100201 19980320  20110101 20031006  20130101 20040823
0659   33  20110501 20030326  20120801 20040601  20130401    NA
0681    9  20081101    NA     20091201    NA     20101101 20000911
0689   32  20131201    NA     20140701 20071204  20141201    NA
0811    9  20100201 20030210  20110101 20020717  20111201    NA
0848    7  20100401    NA     20110401 20030616  20120401 20040823
0861   13  20130501 20040920  20130601 20051114  20140301    NA
1169   33  20110101    NA     20120702    NA     20140301    NA
1349   33  20100101 20000613  20111101 20030324  20131001    NA
1361    1  20100701 20040809  20100801 20021028  20100801 20040809
1371   37  20110201 20030223  20131201 20030714  20141101    NA
1391   15  20101001 20010611  20120601    NA     20140101 20041012
1812    9  20100601    NA     20140101 20040217  20141101    NA
1833   19  20081201    NA     20100501    NA     20131201 20031104
2111   11  20091001    NA     20101201 20020311  20111201 20030818
2131    3  20131001 20011116  20140701    NA        NA       NA
2141    6  20110301    NA     20120301 20020418  20130301 20031027
2146    3  20110701 20040719  20120101    NA     20130401    NA
2147    2  20081201    NA     20091201 20010131  20091201    NA
2161    4  20110601    NA     20121201    NA     20140701 20050711
2171    1  20101001 19990727  20101101    NA     20110702    NA
2311    9  20110201    NA     20130201 20031117  20140101 20041025
2336   20  20120301    NA     20120801 20040412  20130301 20040921
2621   14  20121001 20030226  20121001 20061016  20130701 20061106
2631    2  20121001    NA     20130701 20051024  20130701 20060925
2651   10  20120901 20040120  20121001 20050706  20130701    NA
2671    5  20100701    NA     20120901    NA     20140501    NA
2673    2  20100601    NA     20120901    NA     20130301    NA
2674    4  20110201    NA     20120901    NA     20141201 20061113
2823    5  20120801 20050906  20140501 20060328  20140501    NA
2862   48  20090601    NA     20101201 20000807  20111101 20020415
2887    1  20121001    NA     20130701    NA     20140701    NA
3043   47  20110702    NA     20121101 20030519  20140301 20050614
3044    4  20110901 20011216  20120401    NA     20121001 20050725
3051   27  20101001 20000112  20131001 20010918  20141001 20040218
3052    4  20090201    NA     20111001    NA     20121101    NA
3112    7  20120301 20030628  20140101    NA     20141101    NA
3381   28  20101201    NA     20120301 20030520  20131001    NA
3432   10  20130401 20030602  20140102    NA     20140801    NA
3451    7  20121101    NA     20130601    NA     20140701 20051212
3529   47  20101201 20010123  20120201 20021229  20131201 20030714
3537   83  20091201 20011219  20111101 20030729  20131201 20030225
4133    7  20101201    NA     20130301    NA     20140601    NA
4341    8  20120401    NA     20140201 20031028  20141201    NA
4421    8  20130301    NA     20140401    NA     20141201 20060501
4691    3  20110601    NA     20120701    NA     20130201    NA
4821    8  20090201 20010827  20091201    NA     20101201 20020528
5512    1  20100301    NA     20101001    NA     20121001 20040929
5524    5  20100101    NA     20100301 20030329  20100401    NA
5711   11  20120101    NA     20130301 20031117  20140601    NA
5811   27  20101201    NA     20131001 20001114  20140301    NA
5821    5  20120901    NA     20130601    NA     20140501 20060125
5831   11  20130101 20020312  20140401    NA     20141201    NA
5939    1  20121101    NA     20130301    NA     20131201    NA
5948    5  20121001 20050321  20140701    NA        NA       NA
5952    2  20130701 20060611  20140701    NA        NA       NA
5953    2  20130701 20061226  20140601    NA     20140701 20070611
5954    4  20110801 20000327  20121001    NA     20140801 20080811
5974    2  20130301 20040802  20141101 20060925  20141201 20020923
5979    4  20100701 20040920  20140701 20070806  20140701    NA
6042    2  20110301 20030323  20110501 20030408  20110901    NA
6046   18  20100501    NA     20110901    NA     20140201 20030723
6048   18  20091001    NA     20110401 20030512  20140201 20040913
6062    1  20130401    NA     20140401    NA     20140501 20050321
6072    5  20111001 20020114  20111201    NA     20131001 20020819
6073    1  20111101 20010813  20111101    NA     20120102    NA
6074    2  20090601    NA     20110701    NA     20110901 20031208
6092    5  20111101    NA     20140101 20031028  20140102    NA
6113   12  20090401    NA     20110701 20030818  20140101    NA
6114   12  20100601 20031117  20110801 20040518  20140301    NA
6116   11  20100501 20020626  20131201    NA     20141201    NA
6123    1  20080101    NA     20091001    NA     20111001 19990707
6124    1  20080301    NA     20090201    NA     20091001    NA
6153    2  20080801 20010526  20080801 20011016  20080801    NA
6154   11  20100801    NA     20140102    NA     20141201 20050607
6156    6  20080701 20010709  20090301    NA     20100301 20000919
6173    6  20110401    NA     20120401    NA     20140101    NA
6174    1  20090401 20020729  20090501    NA     20090601 20020806
6176    3  20091101    NA     20100401 20011215  20100501 20030113
6216    2  20131001 20020903  20141001 20030708  20141101 20031014
6217    5  20081101    NA     20100201    NA     20100501    NA
6218    7  20100401    NA     20110701    NA     20121001 20030616
6222    1  20131001 20010710  20131001 20031208  20131101    NA
6223    2  20080801    NA     20131101    NA     20140101    NA
6256    2  20070601    NA     20080801    NA     20090501    NA
6257    6  20110801    NA     20140501 20050214  20140501    NA
6276    8  20101001 19990907  20120401    NA     20141101    NA
6287    6  20130501    NA     20141001    NA        NA       NA
6314    5  20130601 20060213  20141201    NA        NA       NA
6316    1  20131001    NA     20141201    NA        NA       NA
6317    2  20100501    NA     20121001 20030917  20121001 20040712
6323    6  20110301 20011203  20110601    NA     20120801    NA
6324    7  20091001 19980817  20100501    NA     20110601 20030113
6326    4  20100401 20010320  20100501 20020826  20100601 20011204
6332    2  20090201    NA     20090501    NA     20101201    NA
6336    3  20101101 20020805  20141001    NA     20141201    NA
6337    4  20100201    NA     20100901    NA     20140501 20040405
6338    4  20090101 20010709  20100501    NA     20120801 20030623
6423    4  20100501    NA     20140201    NA     20140301    NA
6432    6  20120301    NA     20141001 20040607  20141201 20050920
6469    4  20110101 20020211  20110201    NA     20110401    NA
6483    8  20091101    NA     20131001 20011203  20141001 20040209
6492    4  20120301    NA     20140101 20030903  20140102    NA
6499    3  20130401    NA     20131201    NA     20140401    NA
6591   16  20101101 20010827  20110301 20030224  20120201 20020807
6672   23  20110101 20011030  20130201 20040712  20140101 20041101
6694    6  20101101 20000814  20120401    NA     20130401 20030624
6842    6  20110501    NA     20120801    NA     20130601 20040622
7011    6  20120301    NA     20140501    NA     20140701 20060123
7041   11  20091201 20010507  20100601    NA     20130801    NA
7051   15  20120301 20020617  20140101 20030505  20141201    NA
7212    6  20101101    NA     20130201    NA     20140201    NA
7236    4  20110701    NA     20121001    NA     20140601 20061024
7242    4  20120801    NA     20140401 20041012  20141201 19980204
7257   13  20121001 20050404  20130701 20060123  20140701 20060213
7314    2  20121001 20050428  20121001 20070522  20130701 20060119
8412   32  20131101    NA     20140702    NA        NA       NA
THE FOLLOWING IMOS(S) ARE CLOSED:  2676, 2874, 5951, 6132, 6212, 6213, 6227, 6252, 6253, 6258, 6282, 6283, 6286, 6288, 6313, 6333, 6386, AND 7372.
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, before 2359 eastern standard time (EST) on 19 April 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 MUST accept and sign their lateral move approval in order to properly reflect in MCTFS and be eligible for promotion.  The convening date of their board will be considered in the MOS/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 MOS/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 the board will be administratively deleted from the selection list and may rate remedial consideration for promotion in their correct MOS.  Paragraphs 3100.3 and 3602.5 of reference (c) apply.
        (5) All Marines who meet the requirements set forth in this MARADMIN will compete for promotion in the MOS assigned on the convening date of the board per paragraph 3100.3 of reference (c). MOS changes will not be made after the date of this MARADMIN without the prior approval of CMC (MPP-20).
    c.  An above zone DOR/AFADBD cutoff for a specific MOS with no DOR/AFADBD cutoff in the promotion zone indicates no allocations for promotion exist in that MOS for this board.
9.  Questions regarding MOS allocations, zones, and AFADBD cutoffs should be addressed to CMC (MPP-20), DSN: 278-9361 or Comm: (703) 784-9361.
10.  Eligibility:
     a.  Marines who have previously been selected for promotion and refused to accept the appointment will not be considered.
     b.  The above listed tentative zones are subject to change by virtue of ongoing grade-MOS structure changes and realignments.  Any adjustments to the above listed zones will be announced prior to the convening date of the board.  Additional changes that occur during the board session will be announced in the selection MARADMIN.
     c.  Enlisted Career Force Controls (ECFC).  Reference (g), MARADMIN 446/15, announced updates to the ECFC policies.
     d.  Promotion consideration in conjunction with request to transfer to the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve (FMCR).  Per references (g) and (h), Marines who must and have requested transfer to the FMCR due to ECFC or service limits may request special promotion consideration via correspondence to CMC, Manpower Management Division, Separation and Retirement (MMSR-2).  Requests for special promotion consideration must be received prior to the convening date of the board.  In order to qualify for special promotion consideration, the transfer to FMCR date must be requested or approved prior to the board convening date and the effective date of transfer must be after the adjournment date of the board.  To clarify, and in accordance with the references, 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 UDP 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.
         (4) Marines authorized Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) per reference (j), will not be eligible for special promotion consideration.  Per reference (j), Marines who request to not be selected will not be eligible to be approved for TERA.  MMPR-2 will provide MMSR a by name list of Marines who request to not be selected which will be referenced for the duration of the TERA program.
     e.  Enlisted to Officer Programs.  Warrant officer selects who have not been appointed, Marines in the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) upon graduation of Officer Candidate School, Marines accepted in the Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP), and Marines in the Nurse Corps Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (NMECP) are eligible for noncompetitive consideration for promotion provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.  Identification of noncompetitive eligibility of Marines will be provided by Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) Officer Naval and Enlisted (ON/E) or the Separation and Retirement Branch (nurse program only) to CMC (MMPR-2) who will then ensure the records of all eligible Marines are forwarded to the board.  Paragraph 1100.29 and chapter 3 of reference (c) apply.
11.  Personal and Command Responsibilities.
     a.  Personal Responsibilities.  Marines are personally responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of their OMPF and MBS before the date the board convenes.  Marines are responsible for conducting an audit of their records per reference (d) prior to the convening date of a promotion selection board.  Marines may perform a self-audit by following instructions at MMRP home page, then clicking MMRP-50 Officer/Enlisted Career Counseling link on the left, then click the OMPF and MBS Self Audit Document link at the bottom of the page and follow the instructions provided.  The link to MMRP home page is:  www.manpower.usmc.mil(slash)portal(slash)page (slash)portal(slash)m(underscore)ra(underscore)home(slash)mm(slash)rp(slash).
         (1) Obtaining and Reviewing the OMPF.  The most expeditious means of obtaining and viewing the OMPF and MBS is through OMPF online via Marine Online (MOL).  The MBS can also be obtained through the MMRP web site.  The home screen of the 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.
         (2) 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).  Reference (d) provides amplification to assist in determining what documents are appropriate for inclusion in the OMPF.  Per reference (d), ensure any material sent to CMC (MMRP-20) for filing in the OMPF contains full name, grade, and the last four of SSN.  If the last four of SSN 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.
         (3) 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 Gunnery Sergeant 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.  Marines are advised that 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.
         (4) Career Counselors.  Marines concerned with specific aspects of their record are reminded that they may contact their respective career counselors (MMRP-50) after conducting a self-audit and following the instructions provided in paragraph 11.a.
(MMRP-50) contact information is listed in paragraph 14.c.4.
     b.  Commanders Responsibilities:
         (1) Ensure this MARADMIN is available to all Marines under your command;
         (2) Encourage all eligible Marines 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 fitness report timelines noted in reference (f);
         (5) Assist Marines with missing fitness reports or corrections to fitness reports;
         (6) Remind Marines to prepare for their board prior to deployment;
         (7) Understanding that some Marines may require additional support to prepare for their board, encourage Marines to contact the Career Counselor Section (MMRP-50) for assistance;
         (8) Immediately notify the CMC (MMPR-2) via message or naval correspondence of eligible Marines who have an erroneous DOR, AFADBD, or component code in MCTFS to preclude erroneous consideration or non-consideration;
         (9) 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;
         (10) Ensure eligible Marines within your command are notified of their promotion eligibility;
         (11) Ensure the accuracy of data elements in MCTFS for those Marines eligible for promotion consideration regardless of zone;
         (12) Ensure those eligible Marines who are voluntarily requesting not to be selected are counseled per reference (c) and submit their request in the proper format.  Paragraph 3102.2 also outlines additional responsibilities for commanders regarding the counseling of Marines on the promotion process; and
         (13) 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 non-judicial punishment (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 on 19 April 2016.  See paragraph 14 for physical mailing address, e-mail address and fax number.
         (1) Marines may submit communications via U.S. mail, priority, next day mail, 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 lag 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 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board".
         (2) Update Material.  Marines may submit any information or material they deem important for consideration before the board.  Be advised that 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 home page);
             (b) The cover letter must be addressed to President, FY16 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board (see paragraph 14 for complete address);
             (c) Update material must be from the eligible Marine;
             (d) The Marine must personally sign the cover letter.  Material submitted without a cover letter, unsigned, or received after 2359 eastern standard time (EST) on 19 April 2016 will not be submitted to the board;
             (e) Update Material Receipt Verification.  Marines are personally responsible for ensuring CMC (MMPR-2) has physically received update material before the 2359 eastern standard time (EST) on 19 April 2016 deadline and may verify receipt of the material sent to the President of the board via the Enlisted Promotion home page 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 in 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 via the digital board room application.
12.  Height and Weight Standards.  Eligible Marines must be in compliance with the height and weight standards prescribed in reference  (i).  Fitness reports submitted under reference (f) must contain a directed comment in the 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 and 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 the instructions contained in references (d) and (e), all eligible Marines are required to submit an official photograph 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 absence of photograph is one of the many elements viewed by a selection board in deliberations as to who is best qualified for selection.
     a.  Digital.  Digital photographs are the preferred form of photograph as they can be electronically filed in the OMPF.  For the purpose of photo clarity, the photo should be taken against a plain background.  Digital photographs are to be submitted to the CMC (MMRP) at mmrp.photo(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 emailed via the command's organizational mailbox or via the Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, Inspector Instructor, Marine Security Guard Detachment Commander, or Command Sergeant Major, Senior Executive, to the following email 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 home page 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 references (d) and (e) regarding when is appropriate and how to take a 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 home page (MMPR-2).
     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 and weight standards, but are in compliance with body fat percent limits, must provide appropriate certification by the command of current body fat percentage.  Marines have a personal responsibility to ensure their photograph is submitted and received by the board.
     d.  Photos 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 a photograph are putting themselves at a disadvantage before the board and are highly unlikely to be selected.  Marines who neglect to exercise due diligence in confirming their photograph posted to their OMPF within 2 business days of submission and who neglect to provide evidence they identified the error with MMRP before the convening date are unlikely to receive favorable endorsement for remedial promotion consideration.  Marines are personally responsible for ensuring their photo posts to their OMPF within 2 business days of submission via Marine Online.  If the photo fails to post, the individual Marine must contact MMRP to identify the issue for resolution in order for the promotion board to properly consider the photo.
     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 48 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 in 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.  Home page, addresses, and points of contact information:
     a.  Address For The President Of The Board:
         President
         FY16 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board
         Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMPR-2)
         Harry Lee Hall
         17 Lejeune Road
         Quantico VA 22134-5104
         Fax material to Comm: 703-784-9884 or DSN: 278-9884
         E-Mail material to:  enlistedpromotions(at)usmc.mil
         Board Support, Comm: 703-784-9708/9712/9713/9716
         DSN: 278-9708/9712/9713/9716
     b.  Enlisted Promotion Section (MMPR-2)
         (1) Address:
             Commandant of the Marine Corps
             Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMPR-2)
             Harry Lee Hall
             17 Lejeune Road
             Quantico VA 22134-5104
             Fax: 703-784-9882
             Email: enlistedpromotions(at)usmc.mil
         (2) Phone Numbers Comm: 703-784-9717/18/19/20
             Section Head, DSN: 278-9710
             Promotion Chief, DSN: 278-9159
             Board Eligibility, DSN: 278-9711
         (3) Enlisted Promotion home page:  www.manpower.usmc.mil, Select "Active Marine," "Manpower Management (MM)," "Promotion Branch,"  then "Enlisted Promotions."  From there, to find:
             (a) Eligibility/Update Material Received:  click on the "My Eligibility" link on the left 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 "Sample Cover Letter" under the "Reference" section.
             (d) E-Mail:  look under "Contacts".
     c.  Manpower Management Records and Performance Branch
         (1) MMRP-20 Records Management Section.  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: 278-3906/3907/5640
                 Digital Photos, DSN: 278-3950
         (2) MMRP-30 Performance Evaluation Section
Comm:  703-784-3993; DSN: 278-3993 or toll-free 1-877-301-9953.
         (3) OMPF/MBS/Digital Photos Home page.  From the Enlisted Promotion home page, under "related links," select Records and Performance Branch (MMRP)."  Select "Official Military Personnel File," select "Digital Photo Requirements."  Under "Online Applications,"  select "Digital Photo Inventory."
         (4) MMRP-50 Enlisted Career Counseling and Evaluation Unit
             (a) Phone Numbers Comm: 703-784-9241 or toll-free 1-800-833-2320.
             (b) Home page:  www.manpower.usmc.mil, select "Active Marine", "Manpower Management (MM)”,  then "Records and Performance Branch (MMRP)," then "MMRP-50 Officer Enlisted Career Counseling."  From this home page, Active Duty Marines can get more information on receiving career counseling guidance and preparing for a board.
     d.  Separation and Retirement Branch (MMSR-2)
         3280 Russell Road
         Quantico, VA 22134-5103
         Comm: 703-784-9324; DSN 278-9324
15.  The information in this MARADMIN should receive widest dissemination.
16.  This MARADMIN will be posted to the Promotion Branch web site.
17.  This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
18.  This MARADMIN is canceled 30 April 2017.
19.  Release authorized by MajGen Craig Q. Timberlake, Director, Manpower Management Division.//