R 181618Z NOV 24 MARADMIN 551/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//  SUBJ/SOLICITATION FOR NOMINATIONS FOR DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY  MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE INSTRUCTOR AND SENIOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY  ADVISOR POSITIONS//  REF/A/MSGID: DOC/MCO 5354.1G//  REF/B/MSGID: DOC/MCO P1300.8//  REF/C/MSGID: DOC/MCO 1326.6//  REF/D/MSGID: DOC/DODI 1350.02//  NARR/REF A IS MCO 5354.1G, MARINE CORPS PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AND  CONDUCT (PAC) PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY.  REF B IS P1300.8,  MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY.  REF C IS MCO 1326.6,  SELECTING, SCREENING, AND PREPARING ENLISTED MARINES FOR  SCREENABLE BILLETS AND INDEPENDENT DUTY ASSIGNMENTS.  REF D IS  DODI 1350.02, DOD MILITARY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM //  POC/J. K. MORALES/GS13/MRA/MPE/TEL: 703-784-6164    [email protected]  POC/G. BENAVIDES/MGYSGT/MRA/MPE/TEL:(703)-784-0581/  EMAIL: [email protected]//  POC/J. RICHARDSON/GYSGT/MMEA-25/TEL:(703)-432-9476/  EMAIL: [email protected]//  GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This MARADMIN announces the solicitation for  nominations to serve as an instructor at the Defense Equal  Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) and as the Senior Equal  Opportunity Advisor (EOA) at Headquarters United States Marine Corps Culture and Inclusion Branch (MPE).  These positions provide a  chance to enrich the culture of belonging and respect while  empowering the next generation of leaders throughout the force.  2. Background. The DEOMI Instructor and Senior EOA positions are  critical to the execution of the Marine Corps Military Equal  Opportunity (MEO) Program.  DEOMI Instructors are responsible for  training service members and civilians in military equal opportunity  principles and policies.  The Senior EOA is a liaison between  Headquarters United States Marine Corps and fleet EOAs.  The Senior EOA supports the Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and fleet command teams on all MEO matters. The Senior EOA mentors  and supports fleet EOAs on all matters relating to training,  policies, and cases.  3. DEOMI Instructor Eligibility. Per reference (d), nominees must  meet the following criteria:  3.a.  Completed the DEOMI Equal Opportunity Advisor Course.  3.b.  Billet rank is E7/Gunnery Sergeant. Marines in the grade of  E6/Staff Sergeant to E8/Master Sergeant are eligible to apply.  3.c.  Completed a military service instructor training course,  special duty assignment, or equivalent instructional methodologies. 3.d.  Have a minimum of three years remaining in military service  upon assignment to serve as a command EOA.   3.e.  Completed at least one successful tour as an EOA or currently serving as an EOA.  3.f.  Possesses an associate degree or equivalent level of college  credit or experience.  4. Senior EOA Eligibility. Nominees must meet the following criteria  in to apply:  4.a.  Completed the DEOMI EOA Course at any time during their Marine Corps career or currently serving as an EOA.  4.b.  Billet rank is E9/Master Gunnery Sergeant. Marines in the  grade of E8/Master Sergeant, E8/Master Sergeant Select, or E9/Master  Gunnery Sergeant Select are eligible to apply.  4.c.  Completed at least one successful tour as an EOA.  4.d.  Nominees should possess strong communication and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.  4.e. Have a minimum of three years remaining in military service  upon assignment to MPE.  5. Application Process.  Commands are encouraged to nominate  qualified Marines who demonstrate the highest standards of  professional excellence and commitment to fostering a culture of  equality. Nominations for the DEOMI Instructor and Senior EOA must  include the following:  5.a.  Nomination letter endorsed by the first general officer in the  chain of command.  5.b.  Concise resume of qualifications, including billet  descriptions and personal or professional accomplishments.  5.c.  One-page autobiography.  5.d.  Basic Individual Record and Basic Training Record.  5.e.  Pages 3, 11, 12, and 13 from the Service Record Book.  5.f. Letters of recommendation are not required but will be accepted and considered as part of the nomination package.  5.g Templates for the nomination letter, concise resume, and  one-page autobiography can be requested by sending an email to  [email protected].  6.  Package Submission Process   6.a.  Packages must be submitted electronically using the "Special  Duty Assignment / EOA Duty" reenlistment, extension, lateral, move  (RELM) via the Total Force Retention System to (MMEA-25) using their unit Career Planners.  6.b. Packages for the DEOMI Instructor and Senior EOA are due no  later than Friday, 17 January 2025. This due date is intended to permit Marines anticipating selection to E8/Master Sergeant on  Fiscal Year 25 Master Sergeant Board to have sufficient time to  complete nomination packages before the selection board.  7.  Selection Process.  Nominations will be reviewed by a  non-statutory board consisting of members from Headquarters United  States Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Manpower  Management Division, and Manpower Plans and Policy Division. The  board will be held during February 2025. No later than April 2025, a  MARADMIN will be released announcing results of the board.  8.  Release authorized by Brigadier General David R. Everly,  Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower & Reserve  Affairs.//