R 181432Z FEB 25 MARADMIN 067/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC 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: 703-784-6640     [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  (HQMC) Manpower Plans and Policy Division (MPE). These positions  provide an opportunity to foster a culture of respect and  collaboration 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 MEO principles and  policies. The Senior EOA is a liaison between HQMC 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 command 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 EOA 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 DEOMI.    3.e.  Completed at least one tour as a command EOA or currently  serving as a command EOA.   3.f.  Possess 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 a command EOA.   4.b.  Billet rank is E9/Master Gunnery Sergeant. Marines in the   grade of E8/Master Sergeant Select, E8/Master Sergeant, or E9/Master   Gunnery Sergeant Select are eligible to apply.   4.c.  Completed at least one tour as a command EOA.   4.d.  Nominees should possess strong communication and leadership  skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced 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 positive  climate. 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, 21 February 2025.    7.  Selection Process.  Nominations will be reviewed by a  non-statutory board consisting of members from HQMC, 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 Senior Executive Service Michael R.  Melillo, Acting Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division,  Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//