R 191543Z DEC 24 MARADMIN 618/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM// SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DUAL MILITARY COORDINATOR, CO-LOCATION OF  DUAL ACTIVE DUTY COUPLES//  REF/A/MSGID: DOC/DOD/24 JUN 19// REF/B/MSGID: MCO/CMC/MPO/10 MAY 21// NARR/REF (A) IS DODI 1315.18, PROCEDURES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL  ASSIGNMENTS. REF (B) IS MCO 1300.8, MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL  ASSIGNMENT POLICY.//  POC/N. ACUNA/SSGT/DUAL MILITARY COORDINATOR/TEL: 703-784-9673/ EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose.  The Marine Corps is committed to  supporting the unity and well-being of dual military couples.  Nearly 9,000 Marines are currently married to other Marines and  about 2,000 are married to members of other Services.  Per the  Commandant of the Marine Corps guidance, Manpower & Reserve Affairs  will continue to work toward ensuring co-location of dual military  couples, and to ensure any separation is reviewed by the Director,  Manpower Management as required.  For all dual military assignments,  a Marine's Primary Military Occupational Specialty monitor remains  the principal point of contact for assignment considerations and  official requests.   2.  The Dual Military Coordinator is dedicated to keeping families  together and minimizing separation. The Dual Military Coordinator's  purpose is to serve as a liaison between dual military couples, monitors, and other Service assignment managers. The Dual Military  Coordinator is primarily engaged when a conflict exists in an intra/ inter-service dual military assignment. The Dual Military Coordinator strives to improve all dual military-related procedures within the Marine Corps.  This includes serving as a dedicated  resource for dual military couples with guidance and support to help navigate the unique challenges faced by dual military families. 3.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Active Component and Marines  in the Active Reserve.  4.  Questions concerning the co-location process should be directed to the Dual Military Coordinator. The MMEA directory can be found at https:(slash)(slash)www.manpower.marines.mil/Manpower-Management/ Enlisted-Assignments/#tab/contact-us. 5.  Release authorized by Major General Ryan S. Rideout, Director,  Manpower Management.//