R 230822Z AUG 16
MARADMIN 435/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2017 (FY17) HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (MARSOC) SCREENING TEAMS SCHEDULE//
REF/A/MSG/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM/231721ZMAR07//
REF/B/MSG/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM/231013ZJUN16//
REF/C/DOC/TFRS MESSAGE T65360//
REF/D/DOC/TFRS MESSAGE T65326//
REF/E/DOC/CMC WASHINGTON DC C465/08AUG2013//
NARR/REF A IS MARADMIN 221-07, THE U.S. MARINE CORPS FORCES, SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (MARSOC), RECRUIT, SCREEN, ASSESS AND SELECT (RSAS) PROCESS. REF B IS MARADMIN 326/16, FY17 ENLISTED RETENTION CAMPAIGN. REF C IS THE TOTAL FORCE RETENTION MESSAGE UPDATED MARSOC INFORMATION AND CHECKLIST. REF D IS THE FY17 ENLISTED RETENTION GUIDELINES FOR FTAP AND STAP (FINAL COPY). REF E IS MCO1200.17E, THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES MANUAL.//
POC/D. W. MICKLIS/LTCOL/HEAD, ENLISTED ASSIGNMENTS/MMEA-2/ Tel: (703)784-9947/EMAIL: DANIEL.MICKLIS(AT)USMC.MIL//
POC/A. D. MCCURRY/MGYSGT/MARSOF MONITOR/HQMC (MMEA-2)/ TEL: 703-432-9349/EMAIL: ANDREW.MCCURRY(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This message is an update to Ref A and publishes new guidance regarding the screening and selection of enlisted Marines for MARSOC Critical Skills Operator (CSO) Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS) 0372 billets.  Additionally, MARSOC recruits Special Operations Capabilities Specialist (SOCS) billets in support of U.S. Special Operations Command requirements.  Updates regarding the enlisted Reserve opportunities and officer screening and selection process will be issued via separate correspondence.
2.  Task.  To introduce and inform commanders of the planning, implementation and execution of the FY17 HQMC MARSOC screening teams (HMST) visit program.
3.  Purpose.  The team is to screen qualified Marines to attend Assessment and Selection (A (and) S) and if selected, the Individual Training Course (ITC).  ITC graduates fill CSO billets in support of the MARSOC Mission.  Additionally, the team will screen interested applicants for the SOCS billets for future assignments.
4.  Screening team composition.  The team is comprised of representatives from HQMC, Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments (MMEA) and MARSOC.
4.a.  Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, screening, population development and commander interface.
4.B.  Additionally, MARSOC representatives will conduct orientation briefs and interviews.  Those qualified CSO prospects will receive tentative assignment to A (and) S pending approval from HQMC.  The SOCS prospects will receive further assignment information.
5.  Screening Participants.
5.a.  A list of Marines that are HQMC screened and meet MARSOC pre-requisites will be published via separate correspondence to the Major Subordinate Commands (MSC) not later than 90 days prior to each quarterly HMST during the FY.  Commanders are directed and required to ensure all Marines listed in the separate correspondenece attend the MARSOC orientation briefs delineated in the below coordinating instructions.  This Headquarters (HQ) has revised population identification procedures to minimize the administrative burden on Commanders;  these changes have significantly reduced the target population thereby enabling Commanders to complete all screening requirements without excessive strain.
5.b.  Commanders are directed to ensure Marines not listed in the separate correspondence, but are interested in MARSOC assignment, are afforded the opportunity to attend the orientation brief.
6.  To assist the timely execution of the MARSOC training continuum, this HQ requests the assistance of commanders in ensuring that all prerequisite actions listed below are completed prior to the HMST arrival for Marines interested in future assignment at MARSOC.  Commanders/participants screening prerequisites required actions are:
6.a.  Ensure Marines complete the contact portion of the MARSOC COs screening checklist to include Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial, Rank, MOS, EDIPI, EAS, Unit, MCC, Email, and Phone Number.
6.b.  Marines not listed in the separate correspondence who are interested, meet the prerequisites and will attend the MARSOC orientation brief/screening are recommended to complete the actions in this paragraph.
6.c.  Marines identified by HQMC that will not physically attend the MARSOC orientation brief/screening will be identified prior to the MARSOC orientation brief and the MSC career planners will deliver a list of those Marines unable to attend to the HMST Officer in Charge on the applicable briefing dates.  Non-availability for screening will not preclude assignment of volunteers to A (and) S.
6.d.  MSC career planners are required to conduct daily accountability of Marines/checklists with the HMST OIC.
7.  CSO training continuum and obligated service/medical requirements.  To provide commanders and Marines details of the screening and training process the following is provided:
7.a.  Marines are screened by HMST.
7.b.  Marines complete the Naval Special Warfare/Special Operations (NSW/SO) physical in the timeline directed by MMEA and prior to reporting to assessment and selection phase one.
7.c.  Marines attend assessment and selection phase one and assessment and selection phase two (aprox 45 day period).  MARSOC provides temporary additional duty funding.
7.d.  Selected Marines that complete assessment and selection will be issued permanent change of station (PCS) orders by MMEA to an assigned ITC class date.
7.d.1.  Upon receipt of PCS or PCA orders to attend ITC, Marines that are eligible for reenlistment in the current retention year group are required to reenlist to gain obligated service according to the current FY retention guidelines and the Enlisted Career Force Controls (ECFC) policy.  Marines will be required to reenlist for 60 months of obligated service per Ref C.  This reenlistment action will be accomplished within 30 days of their reenlistment authorization being issued.
7.d.2.  Marines that are not eligible in the current retention year must execute a 23 month extension to gain additional obligated service.
8.  Coordinating Instructions.
8.a.  THE HMST VISIT ITINERARY IS AS FOLLOWS:
HMST       DATES                 LOCATIONS
17-1       4-6 October 2016      MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
           12-13 October 2016    MCAS New River, NC
           18-19 October 2016    MCAS Cherry Point, NC
           23 October 2016       MCAS Iwakuni, Japan
           25-28 October 2016    MCB Okinawa, Japan
           2&3 November 2016     MCAS Beaufort, SC
17-2       1&2 March 2017        MCB Kaneohe Bay, Hi
           7-9 March 2017        MCB Camp Pendleton, CA
           14-15 March 2017      MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA
           21-22 March 2017      MCAS Miramar, CA
           29-30 March 2017      MCAS Yuma, AZ
17-3       4-6 April 2017        MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
           11-12 April 2017      MCAS New River, NC
           18-19 April 2017      MCAS Cherry Point, NC
           25-26 April 2017      MCAS Beaufort, SC
           1 May 2017            MCAS Iwakuni, Japan
           3 May 2017            CAMP Kinser/MCAS Futenma
           4 May 2017            CAMP Hansen/Camp Courtney
           5 May 2017            CAMP Schwab/Camp Foster
17-4       6-7 September 2017    MCB Kaneohe Bay, Hi
           12-14 September 2017  MCB Camp Pendleton, CA
           19-20 September 2017  MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA
           26-27 September 2017  MCAS Miramar, CA
           3-4 October 2017      MCAS Yuma, AZ
Note:  This visit schedule is subject to change and if so, will be addressed in separate correspondence message.
8.b.  The detailed schedules and locations of brief/screenings will be addressed in separate correspondence from the appropriate MEF career planner.  This separate correspondence will be published NLT than 30 days prior to each quarterly HMST during the FY.
8.c.  Request host location command assist in the following:
8.c.1.  Billeting information upon request
8.c.2.  Announcement of visit via USMC media (Base PAO, MCCS social media sites, email, etc) and incorporation of MARSOC commercial during base service announcements on the command cable network.  The MARSOC marketing and advertising manager will assist and provide products as required.
8.c.3.  Briefing and screening sites available to accommodate expected attendance.
8.c.4.  Power Point projector.
8.c.5.  Public address (PA) system.
8.c.6.  Local area network (LAN) and defense switched network (DSN) connectivity at screening site.  LAN capability is required in order to screen interested applicants.
9.  The applicable MARSOC CSO checklist is provided via TFRS in the forms module under checklists.  All other versions are obsolete.
10.  While not required for the HMST visit, Marines that demonstrate a strong desire for duty with MARSOC are encouraged to contact the MARSOC Recruiting Branchs Medical Chief to initiate the NSW/SO physical.  The physical is all encompassing and time consuming.  TBI or involvement in IED blasts will complicate the NSW/SO physical and can extend the process 2-3 months due to MRI exams and further consults.
11.  We appreciate the tremendous effort, in the form of logistical and administrative support, by all commands and look forward to a successful visit with you and your Marines.
12.  Release authorized by Mr. C. F. Swain, Director, Manpower Management Division, Acting.//