Fiscal Year 2025 Billet Assignments for Reserve First Sergeants Initial Tours

1.  In accordance with (IAW) the references, this
message identifies initial billet assignments for Reserve First
Sergeants (1stSgts) selected on the FY25 Selected Marine Corps
Reserve (SMCR) First Sergeant Special Promotion Selection Board.
This message identifies newly selected 1stSgts approved for an
initial 36-month tour.  Per references, promotion allocations were
based on actual and projected Billet Identification Codes (BIC)
vacancies.   Failure to accept assignment to a specified billet will
result in revocation of selection to 1stSgt and involuntary transfer
to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
2.  1stSgt selectees will be frocked IAW references (a), (e) and (f).
Frocking is deemed in the best interest of the Marine Corps and
approved with the understanding that frocked 1stSgts may assume the
title and wear the uniform and rank of 1stSgt respectively, in the
Marine Corps Reserve, and that no pay, allowances, or entitlements
will take effect until the actual date of promotion.  This message
is the source document to frock selectees prior to detachment from
their current unit.  Frocking will occur no earlier than 60 days
prior to the report date to the new unit (unless otherwise approved
by the Director, Reserve Affairs (Dir, RA)).  Requests for approval
of an adjusted frocking date must be communicated to Reserve Affairs
(RA SgtMaj) via the chain of command utilizing a NAVMC 10274
(AA form).  Units will ensure a copy of this message is placed into
the Marine's OMPF until the actual date of promotion.
3.  Assignments of newly selected 1stSgts are for 36 months.
However, tours may be adjusted based on the needs of the Marine
Corps.  Upon receipt of this message, Marines are directed to begin
transfer coordination and prepare an inter-unit transfer (IUT)
request in the Requirements Transition and Manpower Management System
(RTAMMS) for RA approval.  This message serves as the authority to
approve the IUT request of the newly selected Marine to the approved
Reporting Unit Code (RUC).  In no case shall commanders recommend
the transfer of any 1stSgt to any other billet than those listed
below without prior written approval from the Dir, RA.  The IUT
request must be submitted in advance to allow timely processing by
RA and to prevent issues with Inactive Duty Training (IDT) Travel
Reimbursement.
4.  Once the IUT is approved by RA in RTAMMS and upon joining the
gaining command, the assignment of the 1stSgt BIC will be
administered via RTAMMS.  Selected Marines must be joined to their
newly directed RUC to be placed in the HQMC RA directed BIC.  Only
a 1stSgt may fill a respective 8999 BIC per reference (h).  The
outgoing Marine is required to be placed into EX009 per reference
(h).  If eligible, both the outgoing and incoming 1stSgt will remain
eligible for IDT Travel Reimbursement, not to exceed a turnover
period of 90 days.  The unit will contact Marine Forces Reserve,
G-1 Manpower at SMB_IDT_TRAVEL@USMC.MIL to obtain an IDT Travel
Reimbursement Waiver for the Marine in excess not to exceed that 90
day period.  If the outgoing 1stSgt is pending retirement, this
Marine will be reassigned as EX009 pending release to the Individual
Ready Reserve (IRR) awaiting final retirement.  No later than 90 days
from the day the SgtMaj or 1stSgt has reported, they will be
administratively transferred to the IRR, unless prior coordination is
made with the RA SgtMaj.
5.  The report date for all 1stSgts is no earlier than the 1st of the
month and no later than the last day of the month as listed below.
Adjustments to report dates may be granted with prior coordination
with the RA SgtMaj.  In all cases, Marines will contact the gaining
unit's administrative section and leadership to schedule an exact
report date and ensure proper turnover procedures are completed.
6.  The following selected 1stSgts are assigned a 36-month initial
tour at the below listed units.  Read in three columns:
Name                          Unit/Location                   ET/NLT
Paladino, R. P.    RECON CO A, 4TH RECON BN, ALAMEDA, CA      May 25
Diaz III, E. V.    MP CO A, 4th LAW ENF BN, LEXINGTON, KY     May 25
Hawkins, A. N.     MT CO, CLB-451, CLR-45, ORLANDO, FL        May 25
Pierre, J. H.      AAV CO D, 4th AAV BN, TAMPA, FL            May 25
Arteaga, N. S.     DET 3 MAINT CO, CLB-451, CLR-45            May 25
                   INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Larson, J. A.      HQ BTRY (-), 14th MAR REG                  May 25
                   FORT WORTH, TX
Morgan, A. J.      RFL CO K, 3/25, PERRYSBURG, OH             May 25
Thompson, C. A.    ENGR CO C, 6th ESB, MILLINGTON, TN         May 25
Smith, Z. R.       RFL CO I, 3/25, JOHNSON CITY, TN           May 25
Puckett, C. L.     WPNS CO, 3/25, CANTON, OH                  May 25
Paine II, H. W.    MT CO (-), CLB 453, CLR 4, LUBBOCK, TX     May 25
Balgan, J. J.      H&S CO, CLB-25, CLR-45, RED BANK, NJ       May 25
7.  All newly selected 1stSgts are required to attend the first 
available resident 1stSgts school (specifically 4-25) in Quantico, VA
per reference (d).  Reserve Professional Military Education orders
and attendance will be coordinated by the respective S-3/G-3 training
section through Marine Forces Reserve.  This is mandatory and will
not be waived.  1stSgts that are unable to attend the above
referenced course shall communicate to the RA SgtMaj with valid
justification as to why they cannot attend that course. Communication
to RA must include an endorsement from their commanding officer.
8.  Questions and concerns can be addressed to the RA SgtMaj at
(703) 784-9100 or email Reserve_Affairs_SGTMAJ@usmc.mil.
9.  This message is only applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
10.  Release authorized by Major General Karl D. Pierson, Director,
Reserve Affairs Division.