R 121324Z MAR 25 MARADMIN 119/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA RA// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2025 BILLET ASSIGNMENTS FOR RESERVE FIRST SERGEANTS INITIAL TOURS// REF/A/MSG/MARADMIN 068-25/YMD: 202502251// REF/B/MSG/MARADMIN 193-22/YMD: 20220414// REF/C/MSG/MARADMIN 491-21/YMD: 20210921// REF/D/MSG/MARADMIN 309-24/YMD: 20240701// REF/E/MSG/MARADMIN 334-20/YMD: 20200608// REF/F/DOC/MCO P1400.32D W/CH 1-2/YMD: 20120614// REF/G/DOC/MCO 1001R.1L W/CH 1/YMD: 20180315// REF/H/DOC/CMC(RA)/YMD: 20230203// NARR/REFERENCE (A) IS MARADMIN 068-25, THE FY25 APPROVED SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE FIRST SERGEANT SPECIAL PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD SELECTIONS. REFERENCE (B) IS MARADMIN 193-22, THE INACTIVE DUTY TRAINING (IDT) TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT UPDATE. REFERENCE (C) IS MARAMIN 491-21, THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) INACTIVE DUTY TRAINING (IDT) TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT. REFERENCE (D) IS MARADMIN 309-24, THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 FIRST SERGEANTS SCHOOL CID M02L645. REFERENCE (E) MARADMIN 334-20, FORTHCOMING CHANGES TO MCO P1400.32D, MARINE CORPS PROMOTION MANUAL, VOLUME 2, ENLISTED PROMOTIONS. REFERENCE (F) IS THE MARINE CORPS PROMOTION MANUAL, VOLUME 2, ENLISTED PROMOTIONS WITH CHANGES 1 AND 2. REFERENCE (G) IS THE MARINE CORPS RESERVE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT MANUAL (MCRAMM). REFERENCE (H) IS THE HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS DRILLING RESERVE BILLET IDENTIFICATION CODE (BIC) ASSIGNMENT AND MANAGEMENT POLICY.// POC/S. M. BEDRAN/SGTMAJ/HQMC RA/TEL: (703)784-9100/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/J. VEREEN/MSGT/RAP-2/TEL: (703)784-9879 /EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  In accordance with (IAW) the references, this message identifies initial billet assignments for Reserve First Sergeants (1stSgts) selected on the FY25 Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) First Sergeant Special Promotion Selection Board. This message identifies newly selected 1stSgts approved for an initial 36-month tour.  Per references, promotion allocations were based on actual and projected Billet Identification Codes (BIC) vacancies.   Failure to accept assignment to a specified billet will result in revocation of selection to 1stSgt and involuntary transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). 2.  1stSgt selectees will be frocked IAW references (a), (e) and (f). Frocking is deemed in the best interest of the Marine Corps and approved with the understanding that frocked 1stSgts may assume the title and wear the uniform and rank of 1stSgt respectively, in the Marine Corps Reserve, and that no pay, allowances, or entitlements will take effect until the actual date of promotion.  This message is the source document to frock selectees prior to detachment from their current unit.  Frocking will occur no earlier than 60 days prior to the report date to the new unit (unless otherwise approved by the Director, Reserve Affairs (Dir, RA)).  Requests for approval of an adjusted frocking date must be communicated to Reserve Affairs (RA SgtMaj) via the chain of command utilizing a NAVMC 10274 (AA form).  Units will ensure a copy of this message is placed into the Marine's OMPF until the actual date of promotion. 3.  Assignments of newly selected 1stSgts are for 36 months. However, tours may be adjusted based on the needs of the Marine Corps.  Upon receipt of this message, Marines are directed to begin transfer coordination and prepare an inter-unit transfer (IUT) request in the Requirements Transition and Manpower Management System (RTAMMS) for RA approval.  This message serves as the authority to approve the IUT request of the newly selected Marine to the approved Reporting Unit Code (RUC).  In no case shall commanders recommend the transfer of any 1stSgt to any other billet than those listed below without prior written approval from the Dir, RA.  The IUT request must be submitted in advance to allow timely processing by RA and to prevent issues with Inactive Duty Training (IDT) Travel Reimbursement. 4.  Once the IUT is approved by RA in RTAMMS and upon joining the gaining command, the assignment of the 1stSgt BIC will be administered via RTAMMS.  Selected Marines must be joined to their newly directed RUC to be placed in the HQMC RA directed BIC.  Only a 1stSgt may fill a respective 8999 BIC per reference (h).  The outgoing Marine is required to be placed into EX009 per reference (h).  If eligible, both the outgoing and incoming 1stSgt will remain eligible for IDT Travel Reimbursement, not to exceed a turnover period of 90 days.  The unit will contact Marine Forces Reserve, G-1 Manpower at [email protected] to obtain an IDT Travel Reimbursement Waiver for the Marine in excess not to exceed that 90 day period.  If the outgoing 1stSgt is pending retirement, this Marine will be reassigned as EX009 pending release to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) awaiting final retirement.  No later than 90 days from the day the SgtMaj or 1stSgt has reported, they will be administratively transferred to the IRR, unless prior coordination is made with the RA SgtMaj. 5.  The report date for all 1stSgts is no earlier than the 1st of the month and no later than the last day of the month as listed below. Adjustments to report dates may be granted with prior coordination with the RA SgtMaj.  In all cases, Marines will contact the gaining unit's administrative section and leadership to schedule an exact report date and ensure proper turnover procedures are completed. 6.  The following selected 1stSgts are assigned a 36-month initial tour at the below listed units.  Read in three columns: Name                          Unit/Location                   ET/NLT Paladino, R. P.    RECON CO A, 4TH RECON BN, ALAMEDA, CA      May 25 Diaz III, E. V.    MP CO A, 4th LAW ENF BN, LEXINGTON, KY     May 25 Hawkins, A. N.     MT CO, CLB-451, CLR-45, ORLANDO, FL        May 25 Pierre, J. H.      AAV CO D, 4th AAV BN, TAMPA, FL            May 25 Arteaga, N. S.     DET 3 MAINT CO, CLB-451, CLR-45            May 25                    INDIANAPOLIS, IN Larson, J. A.      HQ BTRY (-), 14th MAR REG                  May 25                    FORT WORTH, TX Morgan, A. J.      RFL CO K, 3/25, PERRYSBURG, OH             May 25 Thompson, C. A.    ENGR CO C, 6th ESB, MILLINGTON, TN         May 25 Smith, Z. R.       RFL CO I, 3/25, JOHNSON CITY, TN           May 25 Puckett, C. L.     WPNS CO, 3/25, CANTON, OH                  May 25 Paine II, H. W.    MT CO (-), CLB 453, CLR 4, LUBBOCK, TX     May 25 Balgan, J. J.      H&S CO, CLB-25, CLR-45, RED BANK, NJ       May 25 7.  All newly selected 1stSgts are required to attend the first  available resident 1stSgts school (specifically 4-25) in Quantico, VA per reference (d).  Reserve Professional Military Education orders and attendance will be coordinated by the respective S-3/G-3 training section through Marine Forces Reserve.  This is mandatory and will not be waived.  1stSgts that are unable to attend the above referenced course shall communicate to the RA SgtMaj with valid justification as to why they cannot attend that course. Communication to RA must include an endorsement from their commanding officer. 8.  Questions and concerns can be addressed to the RA SgtMaj at (703) 784-9100 or email [email protected]. 9.  This message is only applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve. 10.  Release authorized by Major General Karl D. Pierson, Director, Reserve Affairs Division.//