R 121121Z Oct 16
MARADMIN 541/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/SOLICITATION OF PRIOR MSG DETACHMENT COMMANDERS (8156) FOR ASSIGNMENT AS MARINE SECURITY GUARD (MSG) INSTRUCTOR/ADVISOR//
REF/A/MSGID: MCO P1326.6D//
REF/B/MSGID: MCO 1300.8//
NARR/REF A IS SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENTS MANUAL (SDAMAN). REF B IS MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY//
POC/D. P. HOOPER/CAPT/UNIT: MMEA-25/TEL: (703)-784-9335 EMAIL: DONALD.P.HOOPER(AT)USMC.MIL//
POC/I. O. GOUDYREV/CAPT/UNIT: MMEA-25/TEL: (703)-432-9472 EMAIL: IVAN.GOUDYREV(AT)USMC.MIL//
POC/R. R. FELICIANO/MSGT/UNIT: MMEA-25/TEL: (703)-432-9476 EMAIL: RICARDO.FELICIANO(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Background:  The Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) School House is screening former MSG Detachment Commanders for assignment as an Instructor/Advisor for a tour of 36 months aboard MSG School, Quantico, Virginia.
2.  Requirements:
2.a.  Previous completion of MSG Detachment Commander Course (58L) and successful tour as an 8156 Detachment Commander.  Completion of the MSG Course (81H) will be considered if Marines completed a successful tour as an Assistant Detachment Commander.
2.b.  Marines that were relieved for cause (RFC) or good of service (GOS) will not be considered for duty as an Instructor/Advisor.
2.c.  Meet requirements per chapter 4 of the Special Duty Assignments Manual (SDAMAN) MCO P1326.6D as per reference (a).
3.  Process:
3.a.  Complete Phase 1 Command Screening Checklist and Financial Checklist contained in reference (a).  Career Planner comments for Renlistment Extension Lateral Move (RELM)/Special Duty Assignment (SDA) submission in Total Force System (TFRS) should contain the following verbiage:  “SDA submission is for duty as an Instructor/Advisor at Marine Security Guard School.”
3.b.  Complete Phase 2 Interview with MSG Recruiting, Advertising and Screening Team (RAST).
3.c.  Upon completion of Phase 2 interview, the request will be screened by the MSG Officer in Charge and Chief Instructor, then a recommendation will be made to the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) Executive Director for approval or disapproval.
4.  Additional Information:
4.a.  Assignment as an Instructor/Advisor is considered a Special Duty Assignment.
4.b.  Marines will receive SDA pay throughout their tour as an Instructor/Advisor for MSG School.
4.c.  Once RELM/SDA is approved, PCS orders will be issued by the MSG Monitor.
4.d.  The tour of duty as an Instructor/Advisor will be up to 36 months.
4.e.  Marines assigned for duty as Instructor/Advisor will be PME complete prior to check in.
4.f.  If assigned as an Instructor/Advisor, a Marine will not be required to complete MSG Detachment Commander Course a second time.  However, certain classes may be audited as a refresher only.  Formal instructor training will be provided once SNM arrives at MCESG.
5.  For additional information contact MSG School OIC: Capt Zachary Yoxteheimer, Tel: (703)784-4924 or via email at zachary.yoxtheimer(at)usmc.mil.
6.  Release authorized by MajGen Craig Q. Timberlake, Director, Manpower Management Division.//