Fiscal Year 26 Ground Safety for Marines Course Schedule
This MARADMIN announces the Fiscal Year 2026 schedule for the Ground Safety for Marines (GSM) course, which provides training on unit-level safety and occupational health programs, hazard identification, and safety inspections. The course is offered at seven locations worldwide (Quantico, Camp Lejeune, Camp Pendleton, Kaneohe Bay, Camp Butler, Iwakuni, and MARFORRES New Orleans) with multiple sessions throughout the year. Target participants are E-6 to E-8, O-1 to O-5, WO-1 to CWO-3, or GS equivalent personnel appointed as Ground Safety Officers/Managers with at least 12 months remaining in their billet.
Issued: August 14, 2025
1. The Ground Safety for Marines (GSM) course provides instruction on basic concepts/techniques for managing unit-level Marine Corps Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) programs, hazard identification and controls, and conducting unit safety inspections. The course includes an introduction to the Marine Corps Safety Management System (MCSMS) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); application of OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910); personal protective equipment (PPE); hazard recognition and mitigation; risk management; unit safety inspections; mishap investigation fundamentals; and mishap reporting procedures. The target population for GSM is USMC/ USN E-6 to E-8, O-1 to O-5, WO-1 to CWO-3, or GS equivalent appointed in writing as their Command's Ground Safety Officer/Ground Safety Manager. All personnel must have a minimum of 12 months remaining in their billet from the course completion date. 2. Registrations must be submitted directly to the schools NLT 30 working days prior to the course start date. NOTE: CMC Safety Division does NOT enroll or register students. GSM course locations, points of contact, registration procedures, and dates are as follows: 2.a. Location: MCB Quantico, VA (CID M02M8SS) 2.a.1. POCs: Robert Quick, 703-784-5385, robert.quick@usmc.mil; Patrick Abair, 703-784-2752, patrick.r.abair.civ@usmc.mil; or John Abney, 703-432-1094, john.m.abney.civ@usmc.mil. 2.a.2. Registration: Registration information is located at https://afsas.safety.af.mil/my.policy (RMI) (Account required) Training Course Tier 1: Ground Safety, Tier Two: Ground Safety for Marines. 2.a.3. Dates: 08 – 19 December 2025 (RMI ID: 46780) 02 – 13 March 2026 (RMI ID: 38327) 01 – 12 June 2026 (RMI ID: 97117) 14 – 25 September 2026 (RMI ID: 29354) 2.b. Location: MCB Camp Lejeune, NC (CID M03M8SS) 2.b.1. POCs: Paul Hollingsworth, 910-451-1941, paul.hollingsworth@usmc.mil; Danny Brewer, danny.j.brewer.civ@ usmc.mil; or Michael Walker, michael.s.walker@usmc.mil. 2.b.2. Registration: Instructions are sent via AMHS message and MSC email for dissemination. Information is located at https://www.mcieast.marines.mil/Staff-Offices/Safety/ Required-Safety-Training/ 2.b.3. Dates: 27 October 2025 – 7 November 2025 2 – 13 February 2026 16 – 27 March 2026 27 April – 8 May 2026 1 – 12 June 2026 3 – 14 August 2026 2.c. Location: MCB Camp Pendleton, CA (CID M10M8SA) 2.c.1. POCs: GySgt Charles Cooney, 760-763-2364, charles.cooney@usmc.mil; MSgt Steven Haas, 760-763-6410, steven.c.haas@usmc.mil; or CPEN_SAFE_TRNG@usmc.mil. 2.c.2. Registration: Registration information is located at https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Main-Menu/Staff-Agencies/ Safety/GSM/ 2.c.3. Dates: 20 – 31 October 2025 26 January – 6 February 2026 9 – 20 March 2026 4 – 15 May 2026 13 – 24 July 2026 2.d. Location: MCB Kaneohe Bay, HI (CID M21M8S3) 2.d.1. POC: Peter Evans, 808-496-5719, peter.evans@usmc.mil. 2.d.2. Registration: Complete and submit the registration form located at https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/Offices-Staff/ Base-Safety/ 2.d.3. Dates: 26 January - 6 February 2026 13 – 24 April 2026 20 – 31 July 2026 14 – 25 September 2026 2.e. Location: MCB Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan (CID M22M8S3) 2.e.1. POCs: John Mullen, john.e.mullen@usmc.mil or Tekila Dozier, tekila.a.dozier.civ@usmc.mil. 2.e.2. Registration: Course information is located on the quarterly training schedule at https://www.mcbbutler.marines.mil/ Base-Information/Base-Safety/ 2.e.3. Dates: 29 September – 10 October 2025 26 January – 6 February 2026 20 April – 1 May 2026 13–24 July 2026 2.f. Location: MCAS Iwakuni, Japan (CID M26M8SS) 2.f.1. POCs: Toshiki Primus, toshiki.c.primus.civ@usmc.mil; Simon Catling, simon.catling.uk@usmc.mil; or Momoko Redfield, momoko.redfield.ja@usmc.mil. 2.f.2. Registration: Email MCAS_IWKN_SAFETY_TRNG@usmc.mil for registration information. 2.f.3. Dates: 26 January – 6 February 2026 1–12 June 2026 14–25 September 2026 2.g. Location: MARFORRES, New Orleans, LA (CID M44M8S2) 2.g.1. POCs: Weinburg Allen, weinburg.allen@usmc.mil or Larry Simon, 504-697-9859, larry.simon@usmc.mil. 2.g.2. Registration: Instructions including submission deadlines are sent via AMHS message and MSC email for dissemination. Submit inquiries or registration requests to MARFORRES_Safety@usmc.mil. 2.g.3. Dates: 8-12 December 2025* 2-6 March 2026* 4-8 May 2026* 17-21 August 2026* * 1-week classes are resident phase of blended course; prerequisite phase is offered online via MarineNet. 3. The enrollment process varies among installations. For specific enrollment and registration information, refer to the corresponding location POC(s). CMC SD does NOT register students; registration requests will be directed to contact the appropriate installation safety office. 4. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock, Jr., Director, Marine Corps Staff.