R 011810Z NOV 24 MARADMIN 534/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS// SUBJ/UPDATED FY25 GROUND SAFETY FOR MARINES COURSE SCHEDULE// POC/D.SHEREMETA/CIV/CMC SAFETY DIVISION/TEL:*(703) 571-4619/EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Updates to the previously released message are identified with asterisk. The Ground Safety for Marines (GSM) course provides instruction on basic concepts/techniques for managing unit-level Marine Corps Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) programs, implementing hazard identification and controls, and conducting unit safety inspections. The course includes an introduction to the Marine Corps Safety Management System (MCSMS) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); application of OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910); personal protective equipment (PPE); hazard recognition and mitigation; risk management; unit safety inspections; mishap investigation fundamentals; and mishap reporting procedures. The target population for GSM is USMC/USN E-6 to E-8, O-1 to O-5, WO-1 to CWO-3, or GS equivalent appointed in writing as their Command’s Ground Safety Officer/Ground Safety Manager. All personnel must have a minimum of 12 months remaining in their billet from the course completion date. 2. Registrations must be submitted to the schools NLT 30 calendar days prior to the course start date. GSM course locations, points of contact, registration procedures, and dates are as follows: 2.a. Location: MCB Quantico, VA (CID M02M8SS) 2.a.1. POCs: Andre Thompson, 703-432-1219, [email protected], Dawn Ivey-Cochran, [email protected], or Lynn Terry, [email protected]. 2.a.2. Registration: Registration information is located at https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/MCINCR_quantico_safety 2.a.3. Dates: 09 Dec 2024 – 20 Dec 2024 (Submission deadline: 08 Nov 2024) 03 Mar 2025 – 14 Mar 2025 (Submission deadline: 31 Jan 2025) 02 Jun 2025 – 13 Jun 2025 (Submission deadline: 02 May 2025) 08 Sep 2025 – 19 Sep 2025 (Submission deadline: 08 Aug 2025) 2.b. Location: MCB Camp Lejeune, NC (CID M03M8SS) 2.b.1. POCs: Paul Hollingsworth, 910-451-1941, [email protected] or Michael Walker, [email protected]. 2.b.2. Registration: Instructions are sent via AMHS message and MSC email for dissemination. 2.b.3. Dates: 02 Dec 2024 – 13 Dec 2024 (Submission deadline: 01 Nov 2024) 27 Jan 2025 – 07 Feb 2025 (Submission deadline: 27 Dec 2024) 14 Apr 2025 – 25 Apr 2025 (Submission deadline: 14 Mar 2025) 02 Jun 2025 – 13 Jun 2025 (Submission deadline: 02 May 2025) 15 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2025 (Submission deadline: 15 Aug 2025) 2.c. Location: MCB Camp Pendleton, CA (CID M10M8SA) 2.c.1. POCs: MSgt Michael Strickland, 760-763-2364, or GySgt Charles Cooney, [email protected]. 2.c.2. Registration: Registration information is located at https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Main-Menu/Staff-Agencies/Safety/ GSM/ 2.c.3. Dates: 02 Dec 2024 – 13 Dec 2024 (Submission deadline: 01 Nov 2024) 27 Jan 2025 – 07 Feb 2025 (Submission deadline: 27 Dec 2024) 31 Mar 2025 – 11 Apr 2025 (Submission deadline: 28 Feb 2025) 02 Jun 2025 – 13 Jun 2025 (Submission deadline: 02 May 2025) 28 Jul 2025 - 08 Aug 2025 (Submission deadline: 27 Jul 2025) 2.d. Location: MCB Kaneohe Bay, HI (CID M21M8S3) 2.d.1. POC: Robert McCarthy, 808-496-8900, [email protected] 2.d.2. Registration: Complete and submit the registration form located at https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/Offices-Staff /Base-Safety/ 2.d.3. Dates: 21 Oct 2024 – 01 Nov 2024 (Submission deadline: 20 Sep 2024) 03 Feb 2025 – 14 Feb 2025 (Submission deadline: 03 Jan 2025) *14 Apr 2025 – 25 Apr 2025 (Submission deadline: 14 Mar 2025) *14 Jul 2025 – 25 Jul 2025 (Submission deadline: 13 Jun 2025) 22 Sep 2025 – 03 Oct 2025 (Submission deadline: 22 Aug 2025) 2.e. Location: MCB Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan (CID M22M8S3) 2.e.1. POCs: John Mullen, [email protected] or Tekila Dozier, [email protected]. 2.e.2. Registration: Course information is located on the quarterly training schedule at https://www.mcbbutler.marines.mil/Base-Information/Base-Safety/ 2.e.3. Dates: 21 Oct 2024 – 01 Nov 2024 (Submission deadline: 20 Sep 2024) 27 Jan 2025 – 07 Feb 2025 (Submission deadline: 20 Dec 2024) 21 Apr 2025 – 02 May 2025 (Submission deadline: 21 Mar 2025) 21 Jul 2025 – 01 Aug 2025 (Submission deadline: 20 Jun 2025) 2.f. Location: MCAS Iwakuni, Japan (CID M26M8SS) 2.f.1. POCs: Toshiki Primus, [email protected]; Simon Catling, [email protected]; or Momoko Redfield, [email protected]. 2.f.2. Registration: Email [email protected] for registration information. 2.f.3. Dates: 03 Feb 2025 – 14 Feb 2025 (Submission deadline: 03 Jan 2025) 02 Jun 2025 – 13 Jun 2025 (Submission deadline: 02 May 2025) 29 Sep 2025 – 10 Oct 2025 (Submission deadline: 29 Aug 2025) 2.g. Location: MARFORRES, New Orleans, LA (CID M44M8S2) 2.g.1. POCs: Larry Simon, 504-697-9859, [email protected], or Jonn Olofernes, [email protected]. 2.g.2. Registration: Instructions are sent via AMHS message and MSC email for dissemination. Submit inquiry or registration request to [email protected]. 2.g.3. Dates: 02 Dec 2024 – 13 Dec 2024 (2-wk) (Submission deadline: 01 Nov 2024) 03 Feb 2025 – 07 Feb 2025 (1-wk) (Submission deadline: 03 Jan 2025) 12 May 2025 – 16 May 2025 (1-wk) (Submission deadline: 11 Apr 2025) 04 Aug 2025 – 08 Aug 2025 (1-wk) (Submission deadline: 03 Jul 2025)