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Marine Corps Command Screening Process “The Most Important Boards in the Marine Corps” National Naval Officers’ Associ

Marine Corps Command Screening Process “The Most Important Boards in the Marine Corps” National Naval Officers’ Association 9 January 2008. Purpose. Screen and slate officers for command at LtCol and Col levels.

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Marine Corps Command Screening Process “The Most Important Boards in the Marine Corps” National Naval Officers’ Associ

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  1. Marine Corps Command Screening Process“The Most Important Boards in the Marine Corps”National Naval Officers’ Association9 January 2008

  2. Purpose • Screen and slate officers for command at LtCol and Col levels. • Ensure that Marines receive the best possible leadership and provide all eligible officers with a fair and equitable opportunity to command. • Objective system that eliminates subjective bias from the process.

  3. Four Tenets • Ensure Marines are being led by the “Best and Most Fully Qualified”. • Ensure officers are afforded an equal opportunity to compete for command. • Formalize command assignments. • Eliminate sponsorship/cronyism.

  4. Old System • Commanders chosen from within MSCs • Individual Generals’ choices • Perception of “Ol’ Boy Network” • Little opportunity for smaller MOS’s

  5. Current Program • Reference: MCO 1300.64A dtd 23 Jun 04 • Board selection process • “Sponsored” by MMOA • Selects list of officers equal to commands available • Selects list of alternates that will allow for an adequate number of officers to meet the command requirements

  6. Commands in the CSP • Approved by CMC • Formal process to include more commands • Review currently being staffed • Command Equivalents

  7. Commands Available • Annual validation by MarFors/MCCDC • Attempts to ensure equitable distribution of specific types of commands • Length of tour determined by CGs • Varies annually (MSGs/RTRs/Schools)

  8. Tour Lengths • Determined by CGs • Guidelines • Operating Forces 18-24 months • Supporting Establishment 24 months • Camp Fuji 12 months • 36 months • Recruiting Districts • Air Stations • DLA • MCTSSA

  9. Board • Members: Gens/Cols • Col Board 9 general officers • LtCol Board 3 general officers, 14 colonels • Backgrounds – Desired Mix • Nominated by MarFors/MCCDC • Difficulties with membership

  10. Board Mechanics • Non-statutory board but run like promotion boards • Exceptions • No above/below zones • Change rules • Board can vary year to year • Acceptance of material • OMPF/MBS • Full brief then vote • Vote determines command type

  11. Opportunity for Selection • 15-18% selection rate • Based on commands available • Varies by year (schools) • Varies by MOS

  12. Eligibility • LtCols/sels Cols/sels • No TOS except • Joint tours • Critical Acquisition • SEP • Ineligible • Est sep/ret date • Mandatory ret date • Previous command at same grade • Currently in command

  13. Requests for Exclusion • Request before the board convenes • Email to monitor • No record/information passed to board • No letter to OMPF • “No harm, no foul” *

  14. Issues to consider • Seniority • Commands available • Competition • Personal/Family Situation • Current Assignment

  15. Stringing • Process by which commands are aligned and slated from specific MOS’s or MOS groupings. • Creates opportunity/equity amongst MOS populations competing for commands • MOS groupings • Size of population • Similar types • T/Os • Goal – All MOS’s have approximately same opportunity to command!

  16. Examples of Stringing • 0180s • Only one 0180 command • Opportunity each board for MSG/Recruit Battalion • Compete with 5802s for 9910 commands • 0402/1302/3002 • Individual commands • MSSGs • 9910 commands

  17. Examples of Stringing • 0302s (alone) • MOS: infantry battalions, I-Is • 9910s: varies annually • Pilots • High opportunity for command within MOS • Little to no opportunity for 9910s

  18. Board Prep • Questionnaire • Opportunity to list preferences • Other information board should know • Review record • OMPF up to date! • MBS and OMPF match • Photos • Determine commands available

  19. Declinations • Remember: No harm, no foul before board • After selection • Letter in OMPF • Only one exception in memory • Deadline of Oct • Accepted throughout year

  20. Alternates • Specific number by MOS grouping • Ranked by vote count • Published by SSN • Ranking not published

  21. Fleet Ups • Based on alternate rankings • By MOS grouping/stringing • Package compiled by MMOA • Approval Chain

  22. CSP Schedule • Board convenes July • Released after review by CMC • Refusal deadline – Oct • Initial Fleet ups • Updates throughout the year

  23. FY 09 Schedule • Command Review – Spring 08 • Questionnaire – May 08 • Boards Col 14 Jul 08 LtCol 8 Jul 08 • Results – August 08 • First Change of Command – NET 1 June 09

  24. What to do before the Board • Review/update OMPF and MBS • Picture • Determine commands available • Determine whether or not you want to be screened • Complete questionnaire • Letter to board, if necessary

  25. More Information • WWW.MANPOWER.USMC • Active duty Marine • MM • MMOA • MMOA-3 • Command Screening Program

  26. QUESTIONS?

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