R 251943Z NOV 25 MARADMIN 565/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP MPE// SUBJ/SOLICITATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ADVISORS// REF/A/MCO/MRA/MPE/31MAY2024// AMPN/REF A IS MCO 5354.1G, MARINE CORPS PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AND CONDUCT (PAC) PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY// POC/R. SMITH/MGYSGT/MPE/TEL:(703)-432-9164/ EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/P. WAGNER/MAJ/MPE/TEL:(703)-784-6164/ EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/B. TAYLOR/CIV/MPE/TEL: 703-784-6277 [email protected]// POC/J. RICHARDSON/GYSGT/MMEA-25/TEL:(703)-432-9476/ EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This MARADMIN solicits applications to become an Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA) within Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). 2.  EOAs are initially assigned to O-6 level commands as special staff members, providing commanders with technical assistance implementing Military Equal Opportunity policies, programs, and procedures. 3.  During FY26, Marines selected for the EOA program will complete an initial phase of 40 hours distance learning and will then attend a seven-week residence EOA course at the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. 3a.  The most up-to-date information is at the DEOMI website, https:(slash)(slash)www.deomi.mil/Education-and-Training/ Course-Information/EO-Courses/.  Planned dates are as follows.   Class   Phase 1       Report          Graduation   26-2    15 Jun 2026   27 Jul 2026     8 Sep 2026   27-1    Dec 2026      Jan 2027        Mar 2027 4.  Individuals applying for the EOA program must meet the following criteria: 4.a.  Must be a Staff Sergeant through Master Gunnery Sergeant (due to billet requirements, First Sergeants and Sergeants Major are ineligible). Gunnery Sergeants with over 18 months time in grade selecting “F” on their fitness reports will not receive favorable consideration. 4.b.  Have no adverse fitness reports in grade. 4.c.  Have no history of prohibited activities and conduct or sexual assault allegations. 4.d.  Must complete at least 24 months time on station upon class graduation and execution of permanent change of station orders. 4.e.  Must be able to extend or reenlist to meet a minimum of 36 months obligated service from the date of graduation from the EOA course.  Requests for separation from the service prior to completing the obligated active service will not receive favorable consideration. 5.  Applicants will receive the Commanding Officer’s Screening and Interview Guide from their Career Counselor to begin their EOA application package. 6.  Completed packages must be submitted electronically using the "Special Duty Assignment/EOA Duty" Reenlistment, Extension, Lateral Move (RELM) request in the Total Force Retention System (TFRS) to Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments (MMEA-25) via the RELM routing chain. Unit Career Counselors have access to TFRS. 7.  Selection boards will be held on a semi-annual basis, end of 2nd and 4th Quarters of FY26. Packages must be received by 1 February and 1 August, respectively, to be considered. 8.  Applicants are encouraged to view the Manpower Equal Opportunity website for the most up-to-date, planned next calendar year to provide their preference on potential future assignment after packages are consolidated.  Assignments will ultimately be based on the needs of the Marine Corps. https:(slash)(slash)www.manpower.marines.mil/Divisions/Plans- and-Policies/Manpower-Plans-and-Policy/Manpower-Equal- Opportunity-MPE/ 9.  Release authorized by Brigadier General Lauren S. Edwards, Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//