R 201624Z NOV 25 MARADMIN 557/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/IMPLEMENTATION OF DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY GUIDANCE ON MARINE  CORPS PERSONNEL PARTICIPATION IN EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENTS//  REF/A/DOC/SECWAR MEMO/15SEP25// REF/B/DOC/ALNAV 076/25/09OCT25// REF/C/DOC/DODI 5410.19 VOL 1-4// NARR/REF A IS THE SECRETARY OF WAR MEMORANDUM ESTABLISHING THE  DEPARTMENT OF WAR (DOW) ENHANCED FRAMEWORK AND PRINCIPLES FOR  PERSONNEL PARTICIPATION IN EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENTS. REF B IS THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY’S IMPLEMENTATION OF REF A, WHICH DELEGATES APPROVAL AUTHORITY TO DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY (DON) COMPONENTS.  REF C IS THE DOD INSTRUCTION ON COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES.// GENTEXT/RMKS/1.  Purpose.  This MARADMIN implements references (a)  and (b) for the U.S. Marine Corps.  It provides comprehensive  guidance on the delegation of approval authority and outlines the required procedures for submitting written requests for  participation in external engagements that fall under the enhanced approval framework defined in reference (a).  This guidance is applicable to all Marine Corps active duty and reserve personnel and civilian personnel.  2.  Background.  Per reference (a), the Department of War (DOW) must  be deliberate and purposeful about the external engagements attended  by its personnel.  All engagements must support Departmental  priorities and effectively communicate our mission and values.  The  enhanced framework outlined in reference (a) aims to improve the  accuracy of policy communication, broaden audience engagement,  uphold professionalism, and ensure the proper stewardship of  taxpayer dollars.  Reference (a) directs approval authorities to  conduct a thorough analysis based on this enhanced approval  framework and be selective in approving requests. 3.  Applicability and Exclusions.  3.a.  This MARADMIN applies to all Marine Corps personnel  requesting to participate in an "external engagement" in their  official capacity, as defined in reference (a). This includes  speaking, presenting, and mere attendance at any event hosted by a  non-Federal entity as defined in reference (a).  3.b.  Several types of events and activities are excluded from  the enhanced approval framework.  These are detailed in Section 1.c  of reference (a) and include, but are not limited to:  broad-based  community events (parades, air shows), military-to-military  engagements, DoW-hosted events, and certain business meetings  related to contract administration.  Personnel are reminded that  even if an event is excluded from this specific framework,  participation must still comply with the principles of reference  (a) and the policies in reference (c).  4.  Delegation of Approval Authority.  Pursuant to reference (b),  authority to review and approve external engagement requests for  Marine Corps personnel is delegated as follows:  4.a.  O-6/GS-15 and Below.  Authority is delegated to the first  General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) or Senior Executive Service  (SES) member in the requestor's chain of command.  4.b.  O-7 to O-8/Civilian Equivalent.  Authority is delegated to  the first senior GO/FO or SES in the requestor's chain of command. 4.c.  O-9 to O-10/Civilian Equivalent.  Authority is delegated to the Director, Marine Corps Staff (DMCS), per reference (b).  4.d.  General Officers/Senior Civilian Leaders Assigned to the  Navy Secretariat.  Authority remains with the Secretary of the Navy.  Requests from these individuals will be processed in accordance with paragraph 3.d of reference (b).  4.e.  Further Review.  If an approval authority at any level  determines a request merits additional review, the request should be routed to the next approval authority in the chain of command for  decision until a decision is determined.  DMCS will route all  decisions requiring enhanced screening to the Secretary of the Navy  Public Affairs per reference (a).   5.  Written Request for Approval.  Marines seeking to participate in an external engagement subject to the enhanced framework must submit a written request for approval routed as a decision memorandum via  the Enterprise Task Management Software Solution 2 (ETMS2) through  their chain of command to the appropriate approval authority  outlined in paragraph 4. 5.a.  External engagement request must include the following  enclosures to the decision memorandum: 5.a.1.  Engagement Analysis.  An enclosure providing a  thorough analysis based on the principles of external engagement  found in reference (a).  This document must, at a minimum, include  all information detailed in Section 3.b of reference (a): 5.a.1.a.  External engagement title, date, and location. 5.a.1.b.  Host institution and type of institution (e.g.,  academic, think tank, industry group). 5.a.1.c.  Type of external engagement (e.g., conference,  roundtable) and other participants (organizer, speakers, moderator, and attendees, if known). 5.a.1.d.  Name, rank, and title of all proposed DoW  participant(s). 5.a.1.e.  A hyperlink to the event page, if applicable. 5.a.1.f.  Media details: if media will be present, if the  event is on/off-the-record or follows Chatham House rules, and if it will be recorded. 5.a.1.g.  A detailed summary of the proposed benefits of  participation, specifically addressing the principles of Disclosure  and Broad Audience, Accuracy, Professionalism, and Cost-Efficiency  as outlined in reference (a). 5.a.2.  Legal and Ethics Review.  An enclosure containing a  legal and ethics review from the appropriate Staff Judge Advocate or Counsel’s office concerning the proposed participation, as required.  5.b.  Submission Format and Resources.  Current submission  templates, resources, and assessment criteria for leaders are  located on the DMCS home page:  https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/DMCS_Home/  6.  Coordinating Instructions.  6.a.  This MARADMIN establishes a streamlined process and  supersedes any concurrent internal Marine Corps executive engagement reporting requirements for GO/SES and above engagements.  6.b.  All personnel must continue to comply with all applicable  policies and regulations, including references (c) and the Joint  Ethics Regulation.  6.c.  When an external engagement also involves ethics  considerations (e.g., offers of free attendance, meals, or travel),  personnel must coordinate with their appropriate ethics official in  addition to seeking approval under this MARADMIN. 7.  The points of contact for this MARADMIN is the Office of the  Director, Marine Corps Staff. 8.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock Jr.,    Director, Marine Corps Staff.//