Release of MCO 1326.6 Selecting, Screening, and Preparing Enlisted Marines for Screenable Billets and Independent Duty Assignments (SCREENMAN)

1.  Purpose.  This MARADMIN announces the release of reference (b) and the cancellation of reference (a).
2.  Background.  In September 2017, the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) directed the Marine Corps to transition to  designated Special Duty Assignments (SDA): Recruiter, Drill Instructor, and Marine Security Guard Detachment Commander.  Accordingly, reference (a) underwent a comprehensive re-write to reflect these changes.
3.  Changes.  This revision contains numerous changes throughout, reflecting current laws, regulations, and Marine Corps orders and policies. The major changes to the MCO are as follows:
3.a.  Name change to "Selecting, Screening, and Preparing Enlisted Marines for Screenable Billets (Short Title: SCREENMAN)"
3.b.   Implemented a classification system for screenable billets consisting of:
3.b.1. SDAs designated by CMC.
3.b.2. Type-1 assignments: screenable billets of high visibility or independent nature.
3.b.3. Type-2 assignments: special programs outside a Marines primary skills.
3.c.  Added the following seven chapters:
3.c.1.  Chapter 4    Marine Security Guard Detachment Commander Duty
3.c.2.  Chapter 5    Marine Security Guard Watch Stander Duty
3.c.3.  Chapter 8    Staff NonCommissioned Officer Academy Faculty Advisor and Curriculum Developer Duty
3.c.4.  Chapter 9    Formal Schools Instructor Duty
3.c.5.  Chapter 10   Inspector-Instructor and Independent Duty
3.c.6.  Chapter 11   Assistant Marine Officer Instructor and Other Second Tour Drill Instructor Duty
3.c.7.  Chapter 13    Other Screenable B-Billets
3.d.  Revised the eligibility criteria and assignment process for all billets.
3.e.  Removed the language stating the types and amounts of incentives for specific duties and instead provided reference to the appropriate policy that governs these incentives.
3.f.  Implemented new screening checklist forms as NAVMCs.
3.g.  Expanded guidelines for medical screening.
3.h.  Modified tattoo requirements for assignability.
4.  This order is published electronically and can be accessed online via the Marine Corps website at the Marine Corps publications electronic library: https:(slash)(slash)www.marines.mil/News/Publications/MCPEL/Electronic-Library-Display/Article/1760838/mco-13266-cancels-mco-p13266d-wch2/.
5.  This order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
6.  Release authorized by MajGen Craig C. Crenshaw, Director, Manpower Management Division.