Solicitation for Nominees for Marine Corps Enlisted Aide Program NMOS 3372

1. Purpose. This MARADMIN solicits nominees for
selection to the Marine Corps Enlisted Aide Program (MCEAP).
2. Marine Corps Enlisted Aides are assigned to work for General
Officers to relieve them of those tasks and details which, if
performed by the officer, would be at the expense of the
General's primary military and official duties.  Marine Corps
Enlisted Aide duties include tasks that relate exclusively to the
military and official responsibilities of those officers to which
the aide is assigned. These duties include assistance in
discharging official DOD social responsibilities inherent in certain
Flag and General Officer positions.
3. The MCEAP is responsible for recruiting, selection,
training, assignment and management of Marines assigned duty in
government quarters and DOD Messes as required including the
White House, SECDEF, CJCS, and SECNAV.  Marines will be afforded
the opportunity to attend some of the best schools our
nation has to offer including Advance Culinary, Enlisted Aide
Course, Culinary Institute of America ProChef Level 1 and Cake
Decorating, Professional Bartending, and Protocol School of
Washington.
4. Nominees must be volunteers and demonstrate an exemplary level
of maturity, leadership, desire to attain culinary increased
expertise, and a willingness to perform consistently at an executive
level as Marine Corps Food Service Specialists.
5. A panel of senior officer and enlisted food service experts will
review all nominations and forward recommendations to the Deputy
Commandant for Installations and Logistics (DC, I&L) for
consideration and approval.
6. Nominees will go through a two week trial and orientation period
in the National Capital Region (NCR) for evaluation and screening
prior to selection to MCEAP. Travel and lodging expenses for the two
weeks will be funded by the MCEAP.
7. Base, Station, and Operating Force Commanders shall use the
following prerequisites to solicit volunteers and nominees:
7.a. Be a food service specialist PMOS 3381.
7.b. Active duty Corporal through Staff Sergeant.
7.c. Must be within height/weight standards.
7.d. Must have a 1st class PFT/CFT.
7.e. Must be eligible for reenlistment.
7.f. Must be eligible to PCS.
7.g. Must be eligible for a Secret Clearance.
7.h. Must be PME complete in grade.
7.i. Must have a valid drivers license.
7.j. Must possess US citizenship and/or willing to relinquish
dual citizenship, if applicable.
8. Command Nominations.  All nominations will be forwarded and
endorsed by the first O-7 level and above in the Marines chain of
command.
9. Commanders shall submit nominations via naval correspondence and
electronic mail to DC, I&L. Packages must be received at DC I&L
within 90 days of nominees initial submission. Subsequent submission
timelines will be promulgated via separate correspondence based on
MCEAP recruitmentrequirements.  
Nomination packages will consist of the following:
9.a. Administrative Action Form NAVMC 10274.
9.b. Professional Biography
9.c. Written Submission Letter Detailing Why You Are an Ideal
Candidate for MCEAP.
9.d. Current Promotion Photo in Service Charlies.
9.e. BIR/BTR.
9.f. SRB Pages 3,11,12
9.g. Security Clearance Letter.
9.h. Independent Duty Screening Checklist.
9.i. Financial Worksheet.
9.j. Culinary Certifications, if applicable and PME Certificates.
10. Templates of required documents are provided on the MCEAP
website https://www.barracks.marines.mil/Units/Marine-Corps-
Enlisted-Aide-Program/
11. All packages will include the nominating unit's address, point
of contact, and phone number (COMM or DSN).  Packages must be
digitally submitted to the Officer In Charge Advisor of the
Marine Corps Enlisted Aide Program CIV Brian K Brazil at
brian.brazil@usmc.mil.
12. Food Service Officers and Food Technicians throughout all
bases, stations, and in the operating forces will educate food
service Marines on the importance and elements of the Marine Corps
Enlisted Aide Program and aggressively assist in recruiting the
highest quality Marines for the program accordingly.
13. Release authorized by LtGen Stephen D. Sklenka,
Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics.