R 061124 DEC 24 MARADMIN 589/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC L WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/SOLICITATION FOR NOMINEES FOR MARINE CORPS ENLISTED AIDE PROGRAM NMOS 3372// REF/A/MSGID: DOC/MCO 1306.18B/YMD: 20240213// AMPN/REF A IS THE MARINE CORPS ORDER: ENLISTED AIDE PROGRAM// POC/B. K. BRAZIL/CIV OIC/UNIT: DC IL/-/TEL: 202-433-2523/ EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/B. CUZ/GYSGT/UNIT: DC IL/-/TEL: 202-433-3722/ EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/J. D. HALE/GYSGT/UNIT: DC IL/-/TEL: 202-433-2723/ EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/K. L. ROBERTS/SGT/UNIT: DC IL/-/TEL: 202-433-2524/ EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/S. A. YOUNG/MSGT/MMEA/MOS MONITOR/703-784-9250// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. This MARADMIN solicits nominees for selection to the Marine Corps Enlisted Aide Program (MCEAP). 2. Marine Corps Enlisted Aides are assigned to work for General Officers to relieve them of those tasks and details which, if performed by the officer, would be at the expense of the General's primary military and official duties.  Marine Corps Enlisted Aide duties include tasks that relate exclusively to the military and official responsibilities of those officers to which the aide is assigned. These duties include assistance in discharging official DOD social responsibilities inherent in certain Flag and General Officer positions. 3. The MCEAP is responsible for recruiting, selection, training, assignment and management of Marines assigned duty in government quarters and DOD Messes as required including the White House, SECDEF, CJCS, and SECNAV.  Marines will be afforded the opportunity to attend some of the best schools our nation has to offer including Advance Culinary, Enlisted Aide  Course, Culinary Institute of America ProChef Level 1 and Cake Decorating, Professional Bartending, and Protocol School of  Washington. 4. Nominees must be volunteers and demonstrate an exemplary level of maturity, leadership, desire to attain culinary increased expertise, and a willingness to perform consistently at an executive level as Marine Corps Food Service Specialists. 5. A panel of senior officer and enlisted food service experts will review all nominations and forward recommendations to the Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics (DC, I&L) for consideration and approval. 6. Nominees will go through a two week trial and orientation period in the National Capital Region (NCR) for evaluation and screening  prior to selection to MCEAP. Travel and lodging expenses for the two  weeks will be funded by the MCEAP. 7. Base, Station, and Operating Force Commanders shall use the following prerequisites to solicit volunteers and nominees: 7.a. Be a food service specialist PMOS 3381. 7.b. Active duty Corporal through Staff Sergeant. 7.c. Must be within height/weight standards. 7.d. Must have a 1st class PFT/CFT. 7.e. Must be eligible for reenlistment. 7.f. Must be eligible to PCS. 7.g. Must be eligible for a Secret Clearance. 7.h. Must be PME complete in grade.  7.i. Must have a valid drivers license. 7.j. Must possess US citizenship and/or willing to relinquish  dual citizenship, if applicable. 8. Command Nominations.  All nominations will be forwarded and endorsed by the first O-7 level and above in the Marines chain of command. 9. Commanders shall submit nominations via naval correspondence and  electronic mail to DC, I&L. Packages must be received at DC I&L  within 90 days of nominees initial submission. Subsequent submission  timelines will be promulgated via separate correspondence based on  MCEAP recruitmentrequirements.   Nomination packages will consist of the following: 9.a. Administrative Action Form NAVMC 10274. 9.b. Professional Biography 9.c. Written Submission Letter Detailing Why You Are an Ideal  Candidate for MCEAP. 9.d. Current Promotion Photo in Service Charlies. 9.e. BIR/BTR. 9.f. SRB Pages 3,11,12 9.g. Security Clearance Letter. 9.h. Independent Duty Screening Checklist. 9.i. Financial Worksheet. 9.j. Culinary Certifications, if applicable and PME Certificates. 10. Templates of required documents are provided on the MCEAP website https://www.barracks.marines.mil/Units/Marine-Corps- Enlisted-Aide-Program/ 11. All packages will include the nominating unit's address, point of contact, and phone number (COMM or DSN).  Packages must be digitally submitted to the Officer In Charge Advisor of the Marine Corps Enlisted Aide Program CIV Brian K Brazil at  [email protected]. 12. Food Service Officers and Food Technicians throughout all bases, stations, and in the operating forces will educate food service Marines on the importance and elements of the Marine Corps Enlisted Aide Program and aggressively assist in recruiting the highest quality Marines for the program accordingly. 13. Release authorized by LtGen Stephen D. Sklenka, Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics.//