Solicitation of Prior Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment Commanders (8156) for Assignment as MSG Instructor/Advisor

1.  Background:  Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) is screening former Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment Commanders for assignment as Instructor/Advisors for tours of 24 months to MSG School.<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.<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).  Individual exceptions to reference (a) may be considered on a case by case basis.<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) must be submitted via Total Force Retention System (TFRS).  Career Planner comments must include 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) School 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 an Instructor/Advisor is considered a Special Duty Assignment (SDA).  Marines will receive a monetary incentive of 150 dollars per month in assignment incentive pay and 150 dollars per month in special duty assignment pay.  In addition to receiving 6,700 dollars for voluntary supplemental incentives per reference (c).<br>
4.b.  Once RELM is approved, SNM will first receive TAD orders to MSG School in order to participate in the assessment and selection process.  Upon selection, the individual will receive PCS orders from the MSG Monitor.<br>
4.c.  Upon execution of PCS orders, SNM will receive formal instructor training.<br>
5.  For additional information contact MSG School OIC:  Maj Bradley Etzweiler Tel:  (703) 784-2069 or via email at bradley.etzweiler@usmc.mil.<br>
6.  Release authorized by MajGen Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division.