Fiscal Year 25 Ground Safety for Marines Course Schedule

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, implementing 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 to the schools NLT 30 calendar 
days prior to the course start date. 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:  Andre Thompson, 703-432-1219, 
andre.thompson@usmc.mil, Dawn Ivey-Cochran, 
dawn.m.iveycochran.civ@usmc.mil, or Lynn Terry, 
lynn.fies@usmc.mil. 
2.a.2.  Registration: Registration information is located at 
https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/MCINCR_quantico_safety
2.a.3.  Dates:
09 Dec 2024 – 20 Dec 2024   (Submission deadline: 08 Nov 2024)
03 Mar 2025 – 14 Mar 2025   (Submission deadline: 31 Jan 2025)
02 Jun 2025 – 13 Jun 2025   (Submission deadline: 02 May 2025)
08 Sep 2025 – 19 Sep 2025   (Submission deadline: 08 Aug 2025)
2.b.  Location:  MCB Camp Lejeune, NC (CID M03M8SS)
2.b.1.  POCs:  Paul Hollingsworth, 910-451-1941, 
paul.hollingsworth@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.
2.b.3. Dates:
02 Dec 2024 – 13 Dec 2024  (Submission deadline: 01 Nov 2024)
27 Jan 2025 – 07 Feb 2025  (Submission deadline: 27 Dec 2024)
14 Apr 2025 – 25 Apr 2025  (Submission deadline: 14 Mar 2025)
02 Jun 2025 – 13 Jun 2025  (Submission deadline: 02 May 2025)
15 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2025  (Submission deadline: 15 Aug 2025)
2.c.  Location:  MCB Camp Pendleton, CA (CID M10M8SA)
2.c.1.  POCs:  MSgt Michael Strickland, 760-763-2364, or GySgt 
Charles Cooney, 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:
02 Dec 2024 – 13 Dec 2024  (Submission deadline: 01 Nov 2024) 
27 Jan 2025 – 07 Feb 2025  (Submission deadline: 27 Dec 2024)
31 Mar 2025 – 11 Apr 2025  (Submission deadline: 28 Feb 2025)
02 Jun 2025 – 13 Jun 2025  (Submission deadline: 02 May 2025)
28 Jul 2025 - 08 Aug 2025  (Submission deadline: 27 Jul 2025)
2.d.  Location:  MCB Kaneohe Bay, HI (CID M21M8S3)
2.d.1.  POC:  Robert McCarthy, 808-496-8900, robert.mcarthy@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:
21 Oct 2024 – 01 Nov 2024  (Submission deadline: 20 Sep 2024)
03 Feb 2025 – 14 Feb 2025  (Submission deadline: 03 Jan 2025)
14 Feb 2025 – 25 Apr 2025  (Submission deadline: 14 Mar 2025)
14 Feb 2025 – 25 Jul 2025  (Submission deadline: 13 Jun 2025)
22 Sep 2025 – 03 Oct 2025  (Submission deadline: 22 Aug 2025)
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:
21 Oct 2024 – 01 Nov 2024  (Submission deadline: 20 Sep 2024) 
27 Jan 2025 – 07 Feb 2025  (Submission deadline: 20 Dec 2024)
21 Apr 2025 – 02 May 2025  (Submission deadline: 21 Mar 2025)
21 Jul 2025 – 01 Aug 2025  (Submission deadline: 20 Jun 2025)
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:
03 Feb 2025 – 14 Feb 2025  (Submission deadline: 03 Jan 2025)
02 Jun 2025 – 13 Jun 2025  (Submission deadline: 02 May 2025)
29 Sep 2025 – 10 Oct 2025  (Submission deadline: 29 Aug 2025)
2.g.  Location: MARFORRES, New Orleans, LA (CID M44M8S2)
2.g.1.  POCs:  Larry Simon, 504-697-9859, larry.simon@usmc.mil, or 
Jonn Olofernes, jonn.olofernes.civ@usmc.mil.
2.g.2.  Registration:  Instructions are sent via AMHS message and 
MSC email for dissemination. Submit inquiry or registration request 
to MARFORRES_Safety@usmc.mil. 
2.g.3.  Dates:
02 Dec 2024 – 13 Dec 2024 (2-wk) (Submission deadline: 01 Nov 2024) 
03 Feb 2025 – 07 Feb 2025 (1-wk) (Submission deadline: 03 Jan 2025)
12 May 2025 – 16 May 2025 (1-wk) (Submission deadline: 11 Apr 2025)
04 Aug 2025 – 08 Aug 2025 (1-wk) (Submission deadline: 03 Jul 2025)
* 1-week classes are the resident phase of a blended course; the
prerequisite phase is offered online via Moodle.
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 installation safety office.
4.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock, JR., 
Director, Marine Corps Staff.