Solicitation for Nominations for Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute Instructor and Senior Equal Opportunity Advisor Positions

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  
mpe_eo@usmc.mil.  
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.