R 181618Z NOV 24
MARADMIN 551/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/SOLICITATION FOR NOMINATIONS FOR DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE INSTRUCTOR AND SENIOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
ADVISOR POSITIONS//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/MCO 5354.1G//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/MCO P1300.8//
REF/C/MSGID: DOC/MCO 1326.6//
REF/D/MSGID: DOC/DODI 1350.02//
NARR/REF A IS MCO 5354.1G, MARINE CORPS PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AND
CONDUCT (PAC) PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY. REF B IS P1300.8,
MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY. REF C IS MCO 1326.6,
SELECTING, SCREENING, AND PREPARING ENLISTED MARINES FOR
SCREENABLE BILLETS AND INDEPENDENT DUTY ASSIGNMENTS. REF D IS
DODI 1350.02, DOD MILITARY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM //
POC/J. K. MORALES/GS13/MRA/MPE/TEL: 703-784-6164
[email protected]
POC/G. BENAVIDES/MGYSGT/MRA/MPE/TEL:(703)-784-0581/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC/J. RICHARDSON/GYSGT/MMEA-25/TEL:(703)-432-9476/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This MARADMIN announces the solicitation for
nominations to serve as an instructor at the Defense Equal
Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) and as the Senior Equal
Opportunity Advisor (EOA) at Headquarters United States Marine Corps
Culture and Inclusion Branch (MPE). These positions provide a
chance to enrich the culture of belonging and respect while
empowering the next generation of leaders throughout the force.
2. Background. The DEOMI Instructor and Senior EOA positions are
critical to the execution of the Marine Corps Military Equal
Opportunity (MEO) Program. DEOMI Instructors are responsible for
training service members and civilians in military equal opportunity
principles and policies. The Senior EOA is a liaison between
Headquarters United States Marine Corps and fleet EOAs. The Senior
EOA supports the Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
and fleet command teams on all MEO matters. The Senior EOA mentors
and supports fleet EOAs on all matters relating to training,
policies, and cases.
3. DEOMI Instructor Eligibility. Per reference (d), nominees must
meet the following criteria:
3.a. Completed the DEOMI Equal Opportunity Advisor Course.
3.b. Billet rank is E7/Gunnery Sergeant. Marines in the grade of
E6/Staff Sergeant to E8/Master Sergeant are eligible to apply.
3.c. Completed a military service instructor training course,
special duty assignment, or equivalent instructional methodologies.
3.d. Have a minimum of three years remaining in military service
upon assignment to serve as a command EOA.
3.e. Completed at least one successful tour as an EOA or currently
serving as an EOA.
3.f. Possesses an associate degree or equivalent level of college
credit or experience.
4. Senior EOA Eligibility. Nominees must meet the following criteria
in to apply:
4.a. Completed the DEOMI EOA Course at any time during their Marine
Corps career or currently serving as an EOA.
4.b. Billet rank is E9/Master Gunnery Sergeant. Marines in the
grade of E8/Master Sergeant, E8/Master Sergeant Select, or E9/Master
Gunnery Sergeant Select are eligible to apply.
4.c. Completed at least one successful tour as an EOA.
4.d. Nominees should possess strong communication and leadership
skills, with a demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and dynamic
environment.
4.e. Have a minimum of three years remaining in military service
upon assignment to MPE.
5. Application Process. Commands are encouraged to nominate
qualified Marines who demonstrate the highest standards of
professional excellence and commitment to fostering a culture of
equality. Nominations for the DEOMI Instructor and Senior EOA must
include the following:
5.a. Nomination letter endorsed by the first general officer in the
chain of command.
5.b. Concise resume of qualifications, including billet
descriptions and personal or professional accomplishments.
5.c. One-page autobiography.
5.d. Basic Individual Record and Basic Training Record.
5.e. Pages 3, 11, 12, and 13 from the Service Record Book.
5.f. Letters of recommendation are not required but will be accepted
and considered as part of the nomination package.
5.g Templates for the nomination letter, concise resume, and
one-page autobiography can be requested by sending an email to
[email protected].
6. Package Submission Process
6.a. Packages must be submitted electronically using the "Special
Duty Assignment / EOA Duty" reenlistment, extension, lateral, move
(RELM) via the Total Force Retention System to (MMEA-25) using their
unit Career Planners.
6.b. Packages for the DEOMI Instructor and Senior EOA are due no
later than Friday, 17 January 2025. This due date is intended to
permit Marines anticipating selection to E8/Master Sergeant on
Fiscal Year 25 Master Sergeant Board to have sufficient time to
complete nomination packages before the selection board.
7. Selection Process. Nominations will be reviewed by a
non-statutory board consisting of members from Headquarters United
States Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Manpower
Management Division, and Manpower Plans and Policy Division. The
board will be held during February 2025. No later than April 2025, a
MARADMIN will be released announcing results of the board.
8. Release authorized by Brigadier General David R. Everly,
Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower & Reserve
Affairs.//