R 081400Z JUL 26 MARADMIN 309/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP/MPE// SUBJ/SOLICITATION FOR NOMINATIONS FOR DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE INSTRUCTOR POSITION// 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/R.D. SMITH/MGYSGT/MRA/MPE/TEL:(703)432-9164/ EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/C. SANTUARIO/SSGT/MMEA-25/TEL:(703)432-9493/ 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).  This position provides an opportunity to empower the next generation of leaders throughout the force. 2.  Background.  The DEOMI Instructor position is critical to the execution of the Marine Corps Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) Program.  DEOMI Instructors are responsible for training service members and civilians in military equal opportunity principles and policies. 3.  DEOMI instructor eligibility.  Per reference (d), nominees must meet the following criteria: 3.a.  Completed the DEOMI Equal Opportunity Advisor 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 serve as a command EOA. 3.e.  Completed at least one successful tour as an EOA or is currently serving as an EOA. 3.f.  Possesses an associate degree or equivalent level of college credit or experience. 3.g.  Nominees should possess strong communication and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment. 4.  Application Process.  Commands are encouraged to nominate qualified Marines who demonstrate the highest standards of professional excellence and commitment to fostering a culture of equality.  Nominations for the DEOMI Instructor must include the following: 4.a.  Nomination letter endorsed by the first general officer in the chain of command. 4.b.  Concise resume of qualifications, including billet descriptions and personal or professional accomplishments. 4.c.  One-page autobiography. 4.d.  Basic Individual Record and Basic Training Record. 4.e.  Pages 3 (Chronological Order), 11 (Counseling), 12 (NJP), and 13 (Courts-Martial) from the Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF). 4.f. Letters of recommendation are not required but will be accepted and considered as part of the nomination package. 4.g Templates for the nomination letter, concise resume, and one-page autobiography can be requested by email to [email protected]. 5.  Package Submission Process 5.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. 5.b.  Packages for the DEOMI Instructor are due no later than 28 August 2026. 6.  Selection Process.  Nominations will be reviewed by a non-statutory board consisting of members from Headquarters United States Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Manpower Management Division, and Manpower Plans and Policy Division.  The board will be held during September 2026.  No later than November 2026, a MARADMIN will be released announcing results of the board. 7.  MARADMIN release authorized by Senior Executive Service Michael R. Melillo, Acting Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//