Solicitation of Prior Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment Commanders (8156) for Assignment as MSG Instructor/Advisor Change 1
MARADMIN 366/19 solicits former Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment Commanders (MOS 8156) for assignment as Instructor/Advisor positions at MSG School, Quantico, Virginia for 24-month tours. Applicants must have successfully completed MSG Detachment Commander Course and served as a Detachment Commander, meet screening requirements, and complete a multi-phase application process including commanding officer screening and interviews with MSG Recruiting, Advertising and Screening Team.
Issued: July 2, 2019
1. Background: Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) School is screening former Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment Commanders for assignment as an Instructor/Advisor for a tour of 24 months aboard MSG School, Quantico, Virginia.<br> 2. Marines must meet the following criteria:<br> 2.a. Previous completion of MSG Detachment Commander Course (58L) and successful tour as 8156 Detachment Commander. Marines who completed a successful tour as an Assistant Detachment Commander may be considered.<br> 2.b. Completion of both resident and non-resident Professional Military Education.<br> 2.c. Meet requirements per Chapter 4 of SCREENMAN per reference (a).<br> 3. Marines applying must complete the following:<br> 3.a. Phase I - Commanding Officers Screening/Interview Guide and Financial Checklist contained in reference (a). Career Planner comments for RELM/SDA submission in TFRS should contain the following verbiage: "SDA submission is for duty as an Instructor/Advisor at Marine Security Guard School."<br> 3.b. Phase II - Interview with MSG Recruiting, Advertising and Screening Team (RAST).<br> 3.c. Upon completion of Phase II, the request will be screened by the Marine Security Guard (MSG) Officer in Charge and Chief Instructor, and a recommendation will be made to the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) Executive Director for approval.<br> 4. Additional Information:<br> 4.a. Assignment as Instructor/Advisor is considered a Special Duty Assignment (SDA). Marines will receive SDA pay throughout their tour as an Instructor/Advisor for MSG School.<br> 4.b. Once RELM/SDA is approved PCS orders will be issued by the MSG Monitor.<br> 4.c. Upon assignment as Instructor/Advisor, SNM will not be required to repeat MSG Detachment Commander Course. Certain classes, however, may be audited as a refresher. Formal instructor training will be provided once SNM arrives at MCESG.<br> 5. For additional information contact MSG School OIC: Maj Aaron Baker Tel: (703)784-4924 or via email at aaron.p.baker@usmc.mil.<br> 6. Release authorized by MajGen Craig C. Crenshaw, Director, Manpower Management Division.