R 232042Z MAR 26 MARADMIN 125/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/NOMINATIONS FOR ASSIGNMENT AS DRILL MASTER, MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON// REF/A/DOC/DON/11MAY2021// REF/B/DOC/DON/10MAY2021// REF/C/DOC/DON/15MAY2019// NARR/REF A IS MCO 1326.6 CH-1, SELECTING, SCREENING, AND PREPARING  ENLISTED MARINES FOR SCREENABLE BILLETS AND INDEPENDENT DUTY  ASSIGNMENTS (SCREENMAN).  REF B IS MCO 1300.8 CH1 M, MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY.  REF C IS MCO 5060.20, MARINE CORPS DRILL AND CEREMONIES MANUAL.// POC/J. P. SEGURA/SGTMAJ/UNIT: MARBKS WASHINGTON,D.C.// TEL: 202-433-6764/EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This message solicits nominations for assignment  as Drill Master and Assistant Drill Master, Marine Barracks  Washington, D.C. (MBW).  2.  The Drill Masters supervise the maintenance of ceremonial  excellence for the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC).  The Drill  Masters are special staff members to the Commanding Officer, MBW,  and are responsible for the ceremonial conduct of funerals at  Arlington National Cemetery; memorial ceremonies throughout the  National Capital Region (NCR) or where directed; dignified transfers  at Dover Air Force Base; and other Marine Corps ceremonial  commitments across the NCR. The Drill Masters supervise the Color  Sergeant of the Marine Corps and color guard activities, full honors  arrivals, joint ceremonies for wreath layings, street parades,  Marine Corps birthday and cake cutting events, presidential cordons,  sunset and evening parades, and various other highly visible  ceremonies.  The Drill Masters also serve as ceremonial officers.  They teach and supervise ceremonial drill instruction to Barracks  personnel, maintain the Barracks order on ceremonial drill, and  brief the CMC, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Sergeant  Major of the Marine Corps, and various general officers involved in  NCR events. 3.  Eligibility.  Marines considered for this assignment must be  volunteers and meet the following basic criteria in addition to the  Type-2 screenable billets section outlined under reference (a). 3.a.  Drill Master: hold the grade of, or be selected for promotion  to, gunnery sergeant or master sergeant.  Assistant Drill Master:  hold the grade of or be selected for promotion to staff sergeant or  gunnery sergeant. First sergeants, master gunnery sergeants, and sergeants major are not eligible. 3.b.  Possess unquestionable moral character, superlative  leadership, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and  the capacity to serve as an uncompromising example for others to  emulate. 3.c.  Be within height and weight standards and possess outstanding  physical stamina and personal appearance. 3.d.  Per reference (b), nominees must extend or reenlist to meet a  minimum 36 months of obligated service to receive orders to MBW.   Assignment orders will reflect a 36-month assignment in an 8014  billet. 3.e.  Per reference (c), nominees must have a comprehensive  understanding of Marine Corps drill and ceremonies. 3.f.  Marines that have attended a formal military school in excess  of 20 weeks or are currently serving in a screenable billet outside  of their MOS will not be favorably considered until previous  obligations have been served. 4.  Nominations.  Request commanders screen qualified volunteers and  submit nomination packages to arrive at MBW not later than 1 June  2026 for screening.  4.a.  Nominations are to include an endorsement letter by the  nominee’s commander possessing court martial convening authority.   The commander's (O-5 level endorsed) letter of recommendation will  include the following enclosures:  Basic Individual Record; Basic  Training Record; Page 11, UPB, and Master Brief Sheet of the  Official Military Personnel File; latest fitness report; professional resumé; biography; and special duty assignment financial worksheet. Finally, the candidate will enclose a personal letter explaining why he or she should be selected as the MBW Drill Master or Assistant Drill Master. 4.b.  Finalists must attend a 5-day selection process at MBW in July  2026 (travel 26 July, screening from 27 to 31 July, return flights  booked NET 0800 on 1 August). 4.c.  MBW will assume responsibility for required travel and  associated Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) costs.  Airline travel is  recommended though privately owned vehicle (POV) travel is  authorized if advantageous to the government with regards to cost.   Government quarters and messing are directed.  Rental vehicles may  be authorized by the nominee’s parent command at their expense. 4.d.  Submit nominations to Sergeant Major Juan P. Segura, Marine  Barracks Washington, 8th and I Streets S.E., Washington, DC  20390-5000 or via electronic correspondence at  [email protected]. Ensure command point of contact  information and commercial phone numbers are provided. 5.  The Marines selected for assignment as the MBW Drill Master and  Assistant Drill Master will be required to execute TAD Orders 1  October 2026 to attend a 3-week ceremonial drill school. 5.a.  The estimated report date to MBW will be January of 2027.   Upon permanent change of station to MBW, the Marine will attend  hosting and docent classes located at MBW.  6.  Telephonic inquiries are encouraged.  Direct all such calls to  the POC or current Drill Master, Gunnery Sergeant LeAndre M. Hinton  at [email protected] or 225-333-1637 and Assistant Drill  Master, Gunnery Sergeant Brandon A. Parker at brandon.a.parker@usmc. mil or 804-625-8605. 7.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock, Jr.,  Director, Marine Corps Staff.//