FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS (HQMC) MARINE CORPS FORCES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (MARSOC) SCREENING TEAM (HMST) SCHEDULE

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MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS (HQMC)
MARINE CORPS FORCES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (MARSOC)
SCREENING TEAM (HMST) SCHEDULE//
REF/A/MSGID: MSG/CMC/MRA MM/231721ZMAR07//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/NAVMC/9JUN23//
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 NAVMC 1200.1J, THE MILITARY
OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES (MOS) MANUAL.//
POC/D. R. MURRAY/LTCOL/SECT HEAD/MMEA-2/
TEL: (703) 784-9296 EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC/C. J. GRAHAM JR/MGYSGT/MARSOC MONITOR/MMEA-2/
TEL: (703) 432-9349/EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This message is an update to ref (a) and
new guidance regarding the screening and selection of enlisted
publishes Marines for MARSOC Critical Skills Operator (CSO) Primary
Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS) 0372 billets. Additionally,
screens Special Operations Capabilities Specialist (SOCS) and
MARSOC Combat Service Support (CSS) billets in support of U.S.
Special Operations Command requirements. Updates regarding the
enlisted CSO Reserve opportunities screening and selection process
will be issued via separate correspondence. Officers interested in
the Special Operations Officer (SOO) PMOS 0370 program may attend
any of these visits.
2. Task. To introduce and inform commanders of the planning,
implementation, and execution of the FY25 HQMC MARSOC Screening Team
(HMST) visits.
3. Purpose. Brief interested Marines on the opportunities and
pathways for SOO, CSO, SOCS, and CSS billets for possible future
assignments.
4. Briefing Team
4.a. The team is comprised of representatives from HQMC, Manpower
Management Enlisted Assignments (MMEA) and MARSOC.
4.b. Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
screening, population development, and commander interface.
4.c. MARSOC representatives conduct orientation briefs and
interviews. Those qualified volunteer CSO applicants will receive
tentative assignment to an Assessment and Selection (A&S) course
pending approval from HQMC. The SOCS and CSS candidates will
receive further assignment information.
5. Participants
5.a. A list of Marines screened by HQMC and MARSOC, who meet all
pre-requisites will be published via Separate Correspondence
(SEPCOR) to the Major Subordinate Commands (MSC) no later than 90
days before each semi-annual HMST visit.
5.b. Marines interested in applying prior to a HMST brief should
contact a MARSOC recruiter and/or their Career Planner and begin
the Command Screening Checklist for the appropriate program.
6. Commanders
6.a. Commanders are directed and required to ensure all Marines
listed in the SEPCOR attend the MARSOC orientation briefs delineated
in the below coordinating instructions.
6.b. Request Commanders afford the Marines not listed in the
SEPCOR, but are interested in MARSOC assignment, the opportunity
to attend the orientation brief.
7. Coordinating Instructions
7.a. MSC Sergeants Major at the Base/Station, Division, MLG, and
Wing level will provide a consolidated roster of Marines who are
physically unable to attend the HMST to the HMST Briefing Team on
the applicable briefing dates. Non-availability for screening
will not preclude assignment of volunteers to A&S.
7.b. MSC Career Planners are required to conduct regular
reconciliation of Marines on the list with the HMST Briefing Team.
Commanders and SgtsMaj should be briefed pre and post execution of
the HMST regarding adequate attendance.
7.c. HMST visit schedule (read in two columns):
DATES LOCATIONS
09 Oct - 10 Oct 2024 MCAS Miramar, CA
23 Oct - 24 Oct 2024 MCAS New River, NC
06 Nov - 07 Nov 2024 MCAS Yuma, AZ
20 Nov - 21 Nov 2024 MCRD Parris Island/MCAS Beaufort, SC
04 Dec - 05 Dec 2024 MCAS Cherry Point, NC
14 Jan - 16 Jan 2025 MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
28 Jan - 30 Jan 2025 MCB Camp Pendleton, CA
04 Feb - 06 Feb 2025 MCB Hawaii
10 Feb - 14 Feb 2025 Marine Corps Bases Okinawa, Japan
05 Mar - 06 Mar 2025 MCAGCC Twenty-Nine Palms, CA
12 Mar - 13 Mar 2025 MCB Quantico, VA
09 Apr - 10 Apr 2025 MCAS Miramar, CA
23 Apr - 24 Apr 2025 MCAS New River, NC
07 May - 08 May 2025 MCAS Yuma, AZ
14 May - 15 May 2025 MCRD Parris Island/MCAS Beaufort, SC
04 Jun - 05 Jun 2025 MCAS Cherry Point, NC
15 Jul - 17 Jul 2025 MCB Camp Pendleton, CA
29 Jul - 31 Jul 2025 MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
19 Aug - 21 Aug 2025 MCB Hawaii
25 Aug - 29 Aug 2025 Marine Corps Bases Okinawa, Japan
10 Sep - 11 Sep 2025 MCAGCC Twenty-Nine Palms, CA
17 Sep - 18 Sep 2025 MCB Quantico, VA
Note: This schedule is subject to change, and if so, will
be addressed via SEPCOR.
7.d. A Letter of Instruction (LOI) containing a detailed schedule
and locations of brief/screenings will be sent via SEPCOR from the
appropriate Base/Station Career Planner. This SEPCOR will be
published NLT than 30 days before each HMST.
7.e. MARSOC Screening Team in conjunction with Base and MEF Career
Planners will conduct a confirmation brief no later than 30 days
prior to each HMST.
7.f. The following is requested at the briefing locations:
7.f.1. Billeting information upon request.
7.f.2. Briefing sites made available to accommodate expected
attendance.
7.f.3. Projector for PowerPoint and video presentations.
7.f.4. Public address system to address audio and video
requirements.
7.f.5. Minimum three tables for applicant screening.
7.f.6. At the Okinawa location, request transportation with driver
(will be covered in depth in LOI).
8. Release authorized by MajGen Ryan Rideout, Director, Manpower
Management Division.//