R 121505Z NOV 25 MARADMIN 539/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/NOMINATION FOR ASSIGNMENT AS THE MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON  ASSISTANT FUNERAL DIRECTOR// REF/A/DOC/DON/10MAY2021// AMPN/REF A IS MCO 1300.8 CH1, MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT  POLICY// POC/J. F. RICHARD JR/SGTMAJ/UNIT: MARBKS WASHINGTON, D.C.// TEL: 202-433-6764/EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This MARADMIN solicits nominations for  assignment as the Assistant Funeral Director at Marine Barracks,  Washington, D.C. (MBW).  2.  MBW is tasked with the solemn responsibility of conducting the  ceremonies surrounding the interment, repatriation, and reinterment  of over 500 Marines and Primary Next of Kin at Arlington National  Cemetery (ANC) annually.  The MBW Assistant Funeral Director ensures  the Marine Corps keeps faith with our fallen and their families by  ensuring the flawless execution of Marine Corps funeral ceremonies  at ANC.  The MBW Assistant Funeral Director is one of the most  visible and consequential Marines in our Corps.  The MBW Assistant  Funeral Director represents the Commandant of the Marine Corps via  the Commanding Officer, MBW in the provision of funeral honors  information and assistance to bereaved families coordinating with  sister service and civilian counterparts.  In addition, the  Assistant Funeral Director advises the Commandant of the Marine  Corps, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, commanding generals,  commanding officers, Marines, Sailors, and other service members  regarding their duties during funeral honors executed at ANC. 3.  Eligibility criteria.  Volunteers must meet the following  criteria: 3.a.  Hold the grade of staff sergeant or gunnery sergeant. 3.b.  Demonstrated superior performance. 3.c.  Hold an active secret clearance. 3.d.  Per reference (a), the selected Marine must extend or reenlist  to meet a minimum 36 months of obligated service.  Assignment orders  will reflect a 36-month tour of duty. 3.e.  Possess unquestionable moral character, superlative  leadership, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and  the capacity to serve as an uncompromising example for all to  follow. 3.f.  Be within height and weight standards and possess outstanding  physical stamina and personal appearance.  3.g.  Completion of required professional military education for  grade. 4.  Nominations.  Request commanders screen qualified volunteers and  submit nominations no later than 15 December 2025.     4.a.  Nominations are to include a letter of recommendation, with  their O-5 level commander's endorsement, and the following  enclosures:  Basic Individual Record; Basic Training Record;  Pages 11, UPB, and page 13 of the Official Military Personnel File;  Master Brief Sheet; latest fitness report; professional resumé;  biography; and special duty assignment financial worksheet.  The  candidate will also enclose a personal letter explaining why he  or she should be selected as the MBW Assistant Funeral Director.  4.b.  Submit nominations to: Sergeant Major Jimmy F. Richard Jr.,  Marine Barracks Washington, 8th and I Streets S.E., Washington, DC  20390-5000 or via electronic correspondence at  [email protected].  Ensure command point of contact information  and commercial phone numbers are provided. 4.c.  Final selections will be forwarded to MMEA to determine  feasibility of assignment.  The final selectee should anticipate  permanent change of station orders to MBW for execution during late  Spring of 2026. 5.  Telephonic inquiries are encouraged.  Direct all such calls to  the POC. 6.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock, Jr.,  Director, Marine Corps Staff.//