SOLICITATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR (CY) 2025-2027 MARINE CORPS RESERVE POLICY BOARD (MCRPB)

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MARADMIN 311/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA RA//
SUBJ/SOLICITATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR (CY)
2025-2027 MARINE CORPS RESERVE POLICY BOARD (MCRPB)//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/CONGRESS/YMD: 19941201//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/SECNAV/YMD: 20230627//
REF/C/MSGID: DOC/CMC RA/YMD: 20121210//
NARR/REFERENCE (A) IS TITLE 10 U.S.C. SECTION 10304, MARINE CORPS
RESERVE POLICY BOARD. REFERENCE (B) IS SECNAVINST 5420.170N, THE
NATIONAL NAVY AND MARINE CORPS RESERVE POLICY BOARDS. REFERENCE (C)
IS MCO 5420R.8H, THE MARINE CORPS RESERVE POLICY BOARD//
POC/MAISIE WONG/COL/MCRPB CHIEF OF STAFF/EMAIL:
[email protected]//
POC/MARSHAL ANDREWS/CAPT/MCRPB SECRETARY/EMAIL:
[email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/
1. Purpose. To solicit applications for membership to the
CY 2025-2027 Marine Corps Reserve Policy Board (MCRPB). All
submitted applications will be considered and voted on during the
CY 2024 fall meeting in order to fill vacated positions for the
CY 2025-2027 MCRPB. The CY 2024 MCRPB fall meeting is scheduled to
convene in the National Capital Region during September 2024.
2. Background. The MCRPB is mandated per the references to
consider, recommend, and report to the Secretary of the Navy on
reserve policy matters. Membership of the MCRPB will be composed of
highly qualified individuals serving in the Selected Marine Corps
Reserve (SMCR), Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) program,
Active Reserve (AR), and Active Component (AC), who possess a wide
range of experience. The board will consist of no more than 21
members, composed of officers and enlisted members.
3. Eligibility Requirements
a. The MCRPB is seeking five nominees. The nominees shall be
between the ranks of Gunnery Sergeant to Colonel. If selected to the
board, membership will begin on 1 January 2025 and expire on 31
December 2027.
b. The Board Chairman requests Commanders encourage qualified
candidates with experience and knowledge of reserve policy matters to
apply.
c. The MCRPB is scheduled to meet at least once each quarter.
The summer and winter meetings will be held virtually and are
normally scheduled for one day. The spring and fall meetings are
held in person and normally are scheduled for three days, with a
travel day before and after, as required. The fall meeting will be
held at the Pentagon and surrounding areas. The spring meeting will
be held in Quantico, Virginia, or another location at the discretion
of the Board Chairman. SMCR and IMA Board members will receive
Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) orders to attend
in-person meetings. AC and AR members will attend in a Temporary
Additional Duty (TAD) status.
d. Members will be assigned policy issues to research, analyze,
and present to the Board. Once the Board deliberates on an issue,
the member will champion the issue until resolution. Members are
encouraged to request Readiness Management Periods (RMPs) in the
execution of official board duties performed outside of scheduled
meetings. HQMC, Reserve Affairs Division funds ADOS orders requests
in support of the MCRPB. RMPs are requested through the member's
local unit, with coordination and approval from the MCRPB Chief of
Staff. Members are expected to make every effort to attend all
scheduled meetings and work on assigned policy issues.
e. Potential applicants are advised to carefully consider their
availability to fully participate as a MCRPB member considering the
Board's meeting schedule and membership responsibilities amongst
other personal and professional obligations.
4. Application Process
a. The deadline for submitting applications is 2359 hours
Eastern Daylight Time 31 July 2024. Late submissions will not be
accepted.
b. All applications will be submitted via the web-based, online
application. No other application methods will be accepted.
Applicants must have a Common Access Card (CAC) and a valid usmc.mil
email address to apply.
c. Applicants must go to the Microsoft Forms Survey located at:
https:(slash)(slash)forms.osi.apps.mil(slash)r(slash)BH10ik6NpU
d. All uploaded documents must be in portable document format
(PDF). The submitted name of the files must be in the following
format: EDIPI_FileDescription.PDF
(e.g., 1234567890_LtrToBoard, 1234567890_RQS, etc.). Each file must
be 10MB or less in size.
e. Requirements for submitting a completed package include:
(1) Applicants are required to submit a letter to the
Chairman of the Board. The letter should describe their policy
experience and background, if applicable. Letters should also
address the applicant's background and experience in the active and
reserve components, as officer and enlisted, as applicable, and any
other unusual career progression.
(2) Applicants are required to submit a signed Reserve
Qualification Summary (RQS) NAVMC 10476.
(3) Command Endorsement. Marines serving in the SMCR, AR, or
AC are required to submit an O-6 level command endorsement with
their application package. An IMA Operational Sponsor endorsement is
required for members assigned to the IMA program.
(4) A letter of recommendation is not required, but will be
limited to one per applicant, if included.
5. Upon completion of the board, the proposed primary and
alternate members will be forwarded to the Assistant Secretary of the
Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, per reference (b). Once
approved, selection results will be announced via MARADMIN.
6. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Total Force.
7. Release authorized by MajGen Karl D. Pierson, Director, Reserve
Affairs Division//