2020 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium
This MARADMIN announces the 2020 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium (SMMCS-20) to be held August 4-7, 2020, at The Clubs at Quantico, Virginia. The symposium invites senior enlisted leaders including Sergeants Major, Master Gunnery Sergeants, and Command Master Chiefs from major Marine Corps commands, along with their spouses. Force Level Sergeants Major and selectees are invited to attend an additional Force Level Summit on August 2-3, 2020, prior to the main symposium.
Issued: May 29, 2020
1. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SMMC) will host the 2020 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium (SMMCS-20) from 4 August to 7 August 2020 at The Clubs at Quantico; Quantico, VA. Travel days are 3 August and 8 August 2020 for CONUS travelers, 2-3 August and 8-9 August 2020 for OCONUS travelers, with a no-host ice breaker on the evening of 3 August 2020.<br>
2. The following Sergeants Major and their Spouses are invited to attend.<br>
Principal Billet<br>
SgtMaj Paul G. McKenna NORAD/USNORTHCOM<br>
SgtMaj Richard D. Thresher USAFRICOM<br>
SgtMaj Vincent C. Santiago DSCA<br>
SgtMaj Howard L. Kreamer MARFORPAC<br>
SgtMaj Clifford W. Wiggins MARFORCOM<br>
SgtMaj Scott D. Grade MARFORRES<br>
SgtMaj Robert K. Williamson M&RA<br>
SgtMaj Thomas G. Eggerling MCCDC/CD&I<br>
SgtMaj Peter A. Siaw TECOM (INBOUND)<br>
SgtMaj James K. Porterfield I MEF<br>
SgtMaj Lonnie N. Travis II MEF<br>
SgtMaj Michael P. Woods III MEF<br>
SgtMaj Steven L. Lunsford MARCENT<br>
SgtMaj Aaron G. McDonald MARFOREUR/AFR<br>
SgtMaj Michael R. Saucedo MARFORK<br>
SgtMaj Edwin A. Mota MARFORSOUTH<br>
SgtMaj Jay D. Williamson MARFORCYBER<br>
SgtMaj Terrence C. Whitcomb 1ST MARDIV<br>
SgtMaj Daniel L. Krause 2D MARDIV<br>
SgtMaj Eric D. Cook 3D MARDIV<br>
SgtMaj Arthur M. Arebalo, Jr. 4TH MARDIV<br>
SgtMaj Stephen A. Griffin 1ST MAW<br>
SgtMaj Jacob M. Reiff 2D MAW<br>
SgtMaj David A. Wilson 3D MAW <br>
SgtMaj Thomas M. Burkhardt 4TH MAW<br>
SgtMaj Stennett W. Rey II 1ST MLG<br>
SgtMaj Jason K. Jones 2D MLG<br>
SgtMaj Rodger D. Newcomb 3D MLG<br>
SgtMaj Carlos A. Ruiz 4TH MLG<br>
SgtMaj Christopher D. Thomas 4TH MLG (INBOUND)<br>
SgtMaj Cortez L. Brown MCRC<br>
SgtMaj Abel T. Leal MCRD/WRR<br>
SgtMaj William C. Carter MCRD/ERR<br>
SgtMaj Anthony J. Easton TRNGCMD<br>
SgtMaj Michael W. Hensley MAGTFTC/MCAGCC<br>
SgtMaj Jason R. Gillespie MAGTFTC/MCAGCC (INBOUND)<br>
SgtMaj Rafael Rodriguez MARSOC<br>
SgtMaj Michael J. Rowan MCLC<br>
SgtMaj Michael S. Payne FHG<br>
SgtMaj Charles R. Williams MCICOM<br>
SgtMaj Joy M. Kitashima MCI-PAC<br>
SgtMaj Charles A. Metzger MCI-EAST<br>
SgtMaj Robert M. Tellez MCI-EAST (INBOUND)<br>
SgtMaj Matthew R. Hackett MCI-WEST<br>
SgtMaj Michael J. Pritchard MM DIVISION<br>
SgtMaj Shawn M. Isaacson MP DIVISION<br>
SgtMaj David T. Orsi RA DIVISION<br>
SgtMaj Lance E. Harrell IGMC<br>
SgtMaj Robin C. Fortner MARCORSYSCOM<br>
SgtMaj Michael W. Cato MARCORSYSCOM (INBOUND)<br>
SgtMaj Misitupa Tueichi 5TH MEB<br>
3. The following Master Gunnery Sergeants and their Spouses are invited to attend.<br>
Principal Billet<br>
MGySgt Scott H. Stalker USCYBERCOM<br>
MGySgt Terrance L. Meekins USSTRATCOM<br>
MGySgt Andy B. Anderson PP&O<br>
MGySgt Brian K. Smith ASL<br>
MGySgt Lance C. Baughman I&L<br>
MGySgt Gerald J. Foulis DCI<br>
MGySgt Scott A. Daubert IMD<br>
MGySgt Maxwell J. Williams JAD<br>
MGySgt Dale A. Durand C4<br>
MGySgt Matthew L. Sewell OUSMCC<br>
MGySgt Jose M. Giron MCWL<br>
MGySgt John A. Alen WHMO<br>
MGySgt James I. Davies POSOD<br>
MGySgt Jose L. Lopez MR<br>
4. The following Command Master Chiefs and their Spouses are invited to attend.<br>
Principal Billet<br>
CMDCM Frank Dominguez MARFORPAC<br>
CMDCM Jeffrey A. Covington MARFORCOM<br>
CMDCM Carrie L. Weser MARFORRES<br>
CMDCM Toby A. Ruiz I MEF<br>
CMDCM Jody G. Fletcher II MEF<br>
CMDCM Christopher W. Moore III MEF<br>
5. The following Force Level Sergeants Major, selectees and their spouses are invited to attend the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Force Level Summit from 2-3 August 2020. Travel days are 1 August for CONUS travelers, 31 July- 1 August for OCONUS travelers. Force Level Sergeants Major, selectees and their spouses will remain for the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium events until 7 August and begin travel on 8 August for CONUS travelers and on 8-9 August 2020 for OCONUS travelers.<br>
Principal Billet<br>
SgtMaj Howard L. Kreamer MARFORPAC<br>
SgtMaj Clifford W. Wiggins MARFORCOM<br>
SgtMaj Scott D. Grade MARFORRES<br>
SgtMaj Carlos A. Ruiz MARFORRES (INBOUND)<br>
SgtMaj Robert K. Williamson M&RA<br>
SgtMaj Peter A. Siaw TECOM (INBOUND)<br>
SgtMaj James K. Porterfield I MEF<br>
SgtMaj Lonnie N. Travis II MEF<br>
SgtMaj Michael P. Woods III MEF<br>
SgtMaj Steven L. Lunsford MARCENT<br>
6. The SMMC office exercises overall staff cognizance for SMMCS-20 and is the information releasing authority for SMMCS-20. The Director, Special Projects Directorate (SPD), provides direct support to the SMMC office and is responsible for logistical, administrative, and the operations support center for SMMCS-20. Points of contact (POC) for the SMMC office are in paragraph 14.a. and SPD are contained in paragraph 14.b.<br>
7. In the event the SMMCS-20 is cancelled or postponed to a later date, guidance will be provided through separate correspondence.<br>
8. Detailed programs for both principals and spouses are being developed and will be promulgated separately.<br>
9. Tasks. <br>
9.a. Invited SgtsMaj, MGySgts, and CMDCMs that cannot attend the Symposium/Summit are required to provide justification to SMMC via email.<br>
9.b. Invited SgtsMaj, MGySgts, and CMDCMs are required to submit a visitors request via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) with the security management office code MS51223; the POC for this request is Mr. Dean M. Edwards edwards@mcia.osis.gov; (703) 784-6242. Top Secret clearance is required to attend classified briefs.<br>
10. Administration and Logistics.<br>
10.a. SMMCS-20 will be held at The Clubs at Quantico in Quantico, Virginia. More information about administration, logistics 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.<br>
10.b. Orders. Individual commands in USMC billets will fund and issue orders for their attendees. Travel orders for principals assigned to non-USMC commands, please contact Mr. Randy Kowski at randy.kowski@usmc.mil 703-693-2821 to coordinate Line of Accounting, or for funding issues. All orders should be non-reporting. Government quarters and messing are not available. Rental vehicle is authorized.<br>
10.c. Transportation. Government transportation will be provided for all official functions.<br>
10.d. Financial. A non-reimbursable fee will be collected from all attendees participating in the SMMCS-20. This fee covers the costs associated with catered meals, refreshments and social events on the official schedule. This cost is not reimbursable on travel claims and the cost of the meals is covered for attendees on travel orders through per diem. 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 no later than 17 July 2020. Checks payable to "Special Events Fund" should be mailed to: Special Projects Directorate, HQMC, P.O. Box 25272, Arlington, VA, 22202-9272. Due to the requirement for SPD to pre-arrange catering, RSVP'ing for this event obligates the attendee to the amount due (no adjustments will be made after 17 July 2020).<br>
11. Uniforms. For principals, the required uniforms and civilian clothing are green MARPAT, 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 Skirt, Button Up Shirt or Blouse). It is also recommended wearing layers and pack a shawl or sweater, as briefing room temperatures tend to vary and wearing nice, comfortable shoes.<br>
12. Weather. The average temperatures for the Washington, D.C. area in August is 85 degrees (high) and 66 (low), with humidity around 67 percent. The average rainfall in August is 3.4 inches.<br>
13. SMMCS-20 Operations Center<br>
13.a. The Operations Center will be set up to 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.<br>
13.b. The Operations Center will be located in the Clubs at Quantico.<br>
13.c. Projected capabilities are:<br>
13.c.(1) Limited unclassified phone.<br>
13.c.(2) Unclassified fax.<br>
13.c.(3) NIPRNET e-mail.<br>
13.c.(4) Limited color/black and white copying.<br>
13.c.(5) The Operations center will provide and maintain NIPRNET workstations for SMMCS-20 attendees.<br>
13.c.(6) 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.<br>
13.d. Operations Center limitations. The Operations Center will have on-site capability for classified fax, SIPRNET email, and STU/STE phone. The Operations Center will to provide any classified material support to include handling and storage.<br>
14. Points of contact.<br>
14.a. SMMC office. Contact numbers: commercial (703) 614-8762, DSN 224-8762; fax commercial (703) 614-9359, DSN 224-9359.<br>
14.b. SPD.<br>
14.b.(1) Contact number: commercial (703) 614-1515, DSN 224-1515.<br>
14.b.(2) Principal Project Officer: Mr. Richard Joplin, e-mail: richard.joplin@usmc.mil, government cellphone: (571) 289-8115<br>
14.b.(3) Principal Project Officer for Spouse Program: Ms. Sarah R.Stoll, e-mail: sarah.stoll@usmc.mil; government cell phone: 571-289-9296<br>
14.b.(4) Operations Center: Mr. Randy Kowski, email: randy.kowski@usmc.mil, government cellphone: (703) 571-4408<br>
15. Released authorized by Lieutenant General John J. Broadmeadow, Director, Marine Corps Staff.