Solicitation of Prior MSG Detachment Commanders (8156) for Assignment as Marine Security Guard (MSG) Instructor/Advisor
This MARADMIN solicits former Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment Commanders (MOS 8156) to serve as Instructor/Advisors at MSG School in Quantico, Virginia. The assignment is a 36-month Special Duty Assignment with SDA pay, requiring prior successful completion of MSG Detachment Commander duties and meeting screening requirements outlined in the Special Duty Assignments Manual.
Issued: October 12, 2016
1. Background: The Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) School House is screening former MSG Detachment Commanders for assignment as an Instructor/Advisor for a tour of 36 months aboard MSG School, Quantico, Virginia.<br> 2. Requirements:<br> 2.a. Previous completion of MSG Detachment Commander Course (58L) and successful tour as an 8156 Detachment Commander. Completion of the MSG Course (81H) will be considered if Marines completed a successful tour as an Assistant Detachment Commander.<br> 2.b. Marines that were relieved for cause (RFC) or good of service (GOS) will not be considered for duty as an Instructor/Advisor.<br> 2.c. Meet requirements per chapter 4 of the Special Duty Assignments Manual (SDAMAN) MCO P1326.6D as per reference (a).<br> 3. Process:<br> 3.a. Complete Phase 1 Command Screening Checklist and Financial Checklist contained in reference (a). Career Planner comments for Renlistment Extension Lateral Move (RELM)/Special Duty Assignment (SDA) submission in Total Force System (TFRS) should contain the following verbiage: "SDA submission is for duty as an Instructor/Advisor at Marine Security Guard School."<br> 3.b. Complete Phase 2 Interview with MSG Recruiting, Advertising and Screening Team (RAST).<br> 3.c. Upon completion of Phase 2 interview, the request will be screened by the MSG Officer in Charge and Chief Instructor, then a recommendation will be made to the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) Executive Director for approval or disapproval.<br> 4. Additional Information:<br> 4.a. Assignment as an Instructor/Advisor is considered a Special Duty Assignment.<br> 4.b. Marines will receive SDA pay throughout their tour as an Instructor/Advisor for MSG School.<br> 4.c. Once RELM/SDA is approved, PCS orders will be issued by the MSG Monitor.<br> 4.d. The tour of duty as an Instructor/Advisor will be up to 36 months.<br> 4.e. Marines assigned for duty as Instructor/Advisor will be PME complete prior to check in.<br> 4.f. If assigned as an Instructor/Advisor, a Marine will not be required to complete MSG Detachment Commander Course a second time. However, certain classes may be audited as a refresher only. Formal instructor training will be provided once SNM arrives at MCESG.<br> 5. For additional information contact MSG School OIC: Capt Zachary Yoxteheimer, Tel: (703)784-4924 or via email at zachary.yoxtheimer(at)usmc.mil.<br> 6. Release authorized by MajGen Craig Q. Timberlake, Director, Manpower Management Division.