2022 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium
The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps will host the 2022 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium (SMMCS-22) from August 8-12, 2022, at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia. The symposium invites senior enlisted leaders (Sergeants Major, Master Gunnery Sergeants, and Command Master Chiefs) and their spouses from major Marine Corps commands and joint assignments to attend. Attendees must submit visitor requests via DISS with Secret clearance required for classified briefs at the Pentagon Conference Center.
Issued: June 17, 2022
1. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SMMC) will host the 2022 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium (SMMCS-22) from 8 August to 12 August 2022 at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles Conference Center in Chantilly, Virginia. Travel days are 7 August and 13 August 2022 for CONUS travelers, 6-7 August and 13-14 August 2022 for OCONUS travelers. 2. The following Sergeants Major and their spouses are invited to attend. Principal Billet SgtMaj Michael P. Woods MARFORPAC SgtMaj Michael J. Pritchard MARFORCOM SgtMaj Carlos A. Ruiz MARFORRES SgtMaj Rafael Rodriguez M&RA SgtMaj Stephen A. Griffin TECOM SgtMaj Peter A. Siaw I MEF SgtMaj Lonnie N. Travis Jr. II MEF SgtMaj Eric D. Cook III MEF SgtMaj Clifford W. Wiggins SENIOR ENLISTED ACADEMY DIRECTOR SgtMaj Howard L. Kreamer USSTRATCOM SgtMaj Richard D. Thresher USAFRICOM SgtMaj Michael R. Saucedo DECA SgtMaj James K. Porterfield NORAD/USNORTHCOM SgtMaj Cortez L. Brown COMBINED MARITIME FORCES SgtMaj Michael W. Hensley USNCC SgtMaj David M. Elliott MARFOREUR/AF (INCOMING) SgtMaj Matthew J. Fouss MARFORK SgtMaj Hector J. SotoRodriguez MARFORK (INCOMING) SgtMaj Delwin K. Ellington MARCENT (INCOMING) SgtMaj Jay D. Williamson MARFORCYBER SgtMaj David A. Wilson 1st MARDIV SgtMaj Daniel L. Krause 2d MARDIV SgtMaj Todd M. Colwell 2d MARDIV (INCOMING) SgtMaj Michael D. Martinet 3d MARDIV SgtMaj Christopher J. Adams 4th MARDIV (INCOMING) SgtMaj Arthur M. Arebalo, Jr. 1st MAW (INCOMING) SgtMaj Jacob M. Reiff 2d MAW SgtMaj Rosalia Scifo 3d MAW SgtMaj Lynette C. Marr-Gaye 4th MAW SgtMaj Stennett W. Rey II 1st MLG SgtMaj William J. Gwaltney 2d MLG SgtMaj Ryan W. Meltesen 3d MLG SgtMaj Christopher D. Thomas 4th MLG SgtMaj Adan F. Moreno MCRC SgtMaj Abel T. Leal MCRD/WRR SgtMaj Edwin A. Mota MCRD/ERR SgtMaj Anthony J. Easton TRNGCMD SgtMaj Sherri N. Cook TRNGCMD (INCOMING) SgtMaj Aaron G. McDonald MCU/EDCOM (INCOMING) SgtMaj Jason R. Gillespie MAGTFTC/MCAGCC SgtMaj Anthony J. Loftus MARSOC SgtMaj Jason B. Hammock MARCORLOGCOM SgtMaj Jason F. Wolken FHG SgtMaj Jonathan R. Radel MCICOM SgtMaj Joy M. Kitashima MCI-PAC SgtMaj Robert M. Tellez MCI-EAST SgtMaj Ryan A. Gnecco MCI-EAST (INCOMING) SgtMaj Matthew R. Hackett MCI-WEST SgtMaj Tricia M. Smith-Leavy MCI-WEST (INCOMING) SgtMaj Ronda R. Kirkby MM DIVISION SgtMaj Daniel E. Mangrum MFP DIVISION SgtMaj Ruben A. Esparza RA DIVISION SgtMaj Spencer E. Scott IGMC SgtMaj Allen B. Goodyear MARCORSYSCOM SgtMaj Ralph C. Vargas NAF TF-51/5th MEB 3. The following Master Gunnery Sergeants and their spouses are invited to attend. Principal Billet MGySgt Scott H. Stalker USSPACECOM MGySgt Charles C. Baker USSTRATCOM MGySgt Michael S. Hnyla ASB MGySgt Luke A. Revell INTEL MGySgt Samuel W. Castro DCI MGySgt Maxwell J. Williams JAD MGySgt Cory C. Sangster C4 MGySgt Antwaun M. Gibson COMMSTRAT MGySgt Jason C. Benedict MCWL MGySgt Anthony J. Guisao POSOD MGySgt Daniel M. Jackson MR MGySgt Andy B. Anderson PP&O MGySgt Andrew D. McCurry SOCCENT MGySgt Jerome N. Root NATO SOF 4. The following Command Master Chiefs and their spouses are invited to attend. Principal Billet CMDCM Donald C. Schrader MARFORPAC CMDCM Jeffery A. Barnes MARFORCOM CMDCM Carrie L. Weser MARFORRES CMDCM Toby A. Ruiz I MEF CMDCM Christopher Rebana II MEF CMDCM Curtis D. Blunt III MEF CMDCM PatrickPaul C. Mangaran 1st MARDIV CMDCM Scottie L. Cox 2d MARDIV CMDCM Donald Leppert 3d MARDIV CMDCM Nicholas C. Huso 4th MARDIV CMDCM Medea A. Dudley 1st MAW CMDCM Sandra A. Dyal 2d MAW CMDCM Harlan B. Patawaran 3d MAW CMDCM James S. Burnett 4th MAW CMDCM Loren D. Rucker 1st MLG CMDCM John C. Beck 2d MLG CMDCM Charles F. Ziervogel 3d MLG CMDCM Daniel L. Pryor 4th MLG CMDCM Joseph Martin MARSOC 5. The SMMC office exercises overall staff cognizance for SMMCS-22 and is the information releasing authority for SMMCS-22. The Director, Special Projects Directorate (SPD), provides direct support to the SMMC office and is responsible for logistical, administrative, and operations support center for SMMCS-22. 6. In the event the SMMCS-22 is cancelled or postponed to a later date, guidance will be provided through separate correspondence. 7. Detailed programs for both principals and spouses are in development and will be promulgated separately. 8. Tasks 8.a. Invited SgtsMaj, MGySgts, and CMDCMs who cannot attend the symposium are required to provide justification to SMMC directly. 8.b. Invited SgtsMaj, MGySgts, and CMDCMs are required to submit a visitors request via the Defense Information Security System (DISS) with the Security Management Office code 540080084; the POC is Mr. Randy P. Kowski. Secret clearance is required to attend classified briefs. The location for the briefs is the Pentagon Conference Center. 9. Administration and Logistics 9.a. More information about administration, logistics, COVID considerations and registration, including a one stop registration website which reduces the time and effort necessary to register, will be provided through an Administrative/Logistics message via email. 9.b. Orders. Individual commands will fund and issue orders for their attendees. For travel orders for principals assigned to non-USMC commands, please contact Mr. Randy Kowski to coordinate Line of Accounting, or for funding issues. All orders should be non-reporting. Government quarters and messing are not available. Rental vehicle may be authorized at the parent command's discretion. 9.c. Spousal Travel. This MARADMIN does not constitute funding authority for spousal travel. If approved, funding authority for spousal travel will be provided via SEPCOR. 9.d. Transportation. Government transportation will be provided for all official functions. 9.e. Financial. A non-reimbursable fee will be collected from all attendees participating in the SMMCS-22. This fee covers the cost associated with catered meals, refreshments, and social events on the official schedule. All invited guests and their spouses are required to use the symposium's registration site to confirm their attendance. The preferred method of payment is through the online registration process. Alternate method of payment: mail fees to the address provided below or hand deliver to Pentagon Room 2C252A. Checks payable to "Special Events Fund" should be mailed to: Special Projects Directorate, HQMC, P.O. Box 25272, Arlington, VA 22202-9272. 10. Uniforms. For principals, the required uniforms and civilian clothing are Service "C", Dress Blue "B" with white trousers (Full Dress Whites for Navy personnel), business attire that includes business suit, and business casual. For civilians/spouses, the required attire is business attire (business suit, skirt suit or dress) and business casual (slacks or skirts, button up shirt or blouse). As briefing room temperatures tend to vary, it is recommended to wear layers and pack a shawl or sweater. 11. Weather. The average temperature for the Chantilly, VA area in August ranges from 87 degrees (high) to 67 degrees (low), with humidity around 67 percent. The average rainfall in August is 3.4 inches. 12. SMMCS-22 Operations Center 12.a. The Operations Center will provide appropriate administrative and logistical support to all attendees. Personnel and resources are assigned to the Operations Center according to known requirements based on the official agendas. 12.b. The Operations Center will be located in the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly, VA. 12.c. Projected capabilities are: 12.c.1. Limited unclassified phone. 12.c.2. NIPRNET e-mail. 12.c.3. Limited color/black and white copying. 12.c.4. NIPRNET workstations for SMMCS-22 attendees. 12.c.5. Briefings support: the Operations Center will be prepared to support all known briefers' requirements. The normal organic audio-visual and information technology capabilities are available, which includes screens, projectors, video players, and laptops capable of using CDs. If any briefer requires additional support, please contact Mr. Randy Kowski. 12.d. Operations Center limitations. The Operations Center will not have on-site capability for classified fax, SIPRNET e-mail, and secure telephone. The Operations Center is unable to provide any classified material support, to include handling and storage. 13. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Gregg P. Olson, Director, Marine Corps Staff.