Marine Corps Executive Forum

Upon arrival, participants tour various locations key to learning the ethos, overall structure, and goals of the Corps. A typical day during the National Capital Region forum might include a tour of the Pentagon, live-fire demonstration at Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, MV-22 Osprey orientation indoctrination flight, walking tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attend an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington - home of the Silent Drill Platoon and the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps. 

As part of the program, participants also have an opportunity to partake in an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on Corps’ key issues and priorities.

Applications should be submitted via email to MCEF@usmc.mil. Please indicate “Marine Corps Executive Forum Application” in the subject line and attach the completed application as a PDF. Selected applicants will be notified by email no later than three weeks prior to the program commencement. The email will include an official invitation providing details and logistics.

To be considered, an applicant must meet all eligibility requirements and submit an application. Application deadlines are as follows:

» 14 June - Application due 9 March

» 19 July - Application due 28 April

» 2 August - Application due 5 July

» 23 August - Application due 26 July

Following their experience at the program, alumni continue their connection to the Marine Corps through involvement with organizations such as Marine For Life and the Wounded Warrior Project. Alumni also stay connected with each other, and current and prospective participants via the Marine Corps Executive Forum Facebook and LinkedIn groups. 

Program participants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered:

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Business/civic leader or industry expert
• In good health and able to stand up for 30 minutes at a time over a 12-16 hour day.
• Able to financially afford transportation and lodging costs associated with traveling to and from the program location.
• Have the permission and support of employer participation.
• Committed to attending the forum if selected. 

Participants cannot:

• Be employees or retirees of the Department of Defense, military or civilian services.
• Have served in the military in either an active duty or reserve capacity within the last 10 years.
• Have extensive knowledge of the Marine Corps
• Work for or be affiliated with a Department of Defense contract.
• Be associated with the media (unless working in a business operations or management capacity).
• Have attended a service academy.