Solicitation for Nominations for Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute Instructor and Senior Equal Opportunity Advisor Positions

1. This MARADMIN announces the solicitation for 
nominations to serve as an instructor at the Defense Equal 
Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) and as the Senior Equal 
Opportunity Advisor (EOA) at Headquarters United States Marine Corps
Culture and Inclusion Branch (MPE).  These positions provide a 
chance to enrich the culture of belonging and respect while 
empowering the next generation of leaders throughout the force. 
2. Background. The DEOMI Instructor and Senior EOA positions are 
critical to the execution of the Marine Corps Military Equal 
Opportunity (MEO) Program.  DEOMI Instructors are responsible for 
training service members and civilians in military equal opportunity 
principles and policies.  The Senior EOA is a liaison between 
Headquarters United States Marine Corps and fleet EOAs.  The Senior
EOA supports the Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
and fleet command teams on all MEO matters. The Senior EOA mentors 
and supports fleet EOAs on all matters relating to training, 
policies, and cases. 
3. DEOMI Instructor Eligibility. Per reference (d), nominees must 
meet the following criteria: 
3.a.  Completed the DEOMI Equal Opportunity Advisor Course. 
3.b.  Billet rank is E7/Gunnery Sergeant. Marines in the grade of 
E6/Staff Sergeant to E8/Master Sergeant are eligible to apply. 
3.c.  Completed a military service instructor training course, 
special duty assignment, or equivalent instructional methodologies.
3.d.  Have a minimum of three years remaining in military service 
upon assignment to serve as a command EOA.  
3.e.  Completed at least one successful tour as an EOA or currently
serving as an EOA. 
3.f.  Possesses an associate degree or equivalent level of college 
credit or experience. 
4. Senior EOA Eligibility. Nominees must meet the following criteria 
in to apply: 
4.a.  Completed the DEOMI EOA Course at any time during their Marine
Corps career or currently serving as an EOA. 
4.b.  Billet rank is E9/Master Gunnery Sergeant. Marines in the 
grade of E8/Master Sergeant, E8/Master Sergeant Select, or E9/Master 
Gunnery Sergeant Select are eligible to apply. 
4.c.  Completed at least one successful tour as an EOA. 
4.d.  Nominees should possess strong communication and leadership
skills, with a demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and dynamic
environment. 
4.e. Have a minimum of three years remaining in military service 
upon assignment to MPE. 
5. Application Process.  Commands are encouraged to nominate 
qualified Marines who demonstrate the highest standards of 
professional excellence and commitment to fostering a culture of 
equality. Nominations for the DEOMI Instructor and Senior EOA must 
include the following: 
5.a.  Nomination letter endorsed by the first general officer in the 
chain of command. 
5.b.  Concise resume of qualifications, including billet 
descriptions and personal or professional accomplishments. 
5.c.  One-page autobiography. 
5.d.  Basic Individual Record and Basic Training Record. 
5.e.  Pages 3, 11, 12, and 13 from the Service Record Book. 
5.f. Letters of recommendation are not required but will be accepted
and considered as part of the nomination package. 
5.g Templates for the nomination letter, concise resume, and 
one-page autobiography can be requested by sending an email to 
mpe_eo@usmc.mil. 
6.  Package Submission Process  
6.a.  Packages must be submitted electronically using the "Special 
Duty Assignment / EOA Duty" reenlistment, extension, lateral, move 
(RELM) via the Total Force Retention System to (MMEA-25) using their
unit Career Planners. 
6.b. Packages for the DEOMI Instructor and Senior EOA are due no 
later than Friday, 17 January 2025. This due date is intended to
permit Marines anticipating selection to E8/Master Sergeant on 
Fiscal Year 25 Master Sergeant Board to have sufficient time to 
complete nomination packages before the selection board. 
7.  Selection Process.  Nominations will be reviewed by a 
non-statutory board consisting of members from Headquarters United 
States Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Manpower 
Management Division, and Manpower Plans and Policy Division. The 
board will be held during February 2025. No later than April 2025, a
 MARADMIN will be released announcing results of the board. 
8.  Release authorized by Brigadier General David R. Everly, 
Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower & Reserve 
Affairs.