MARADMIN 435/26

FISCAL YEAR 2027 (FY27) HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS (HQMC) MARINE CORPS FORCES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (MARSOC) SCREENING TEAM (HMST) SCHEDULE

September 22, 2026Active
R 211718Z SEP 26
MARADMIN 435/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2027 (FY27) HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS (HQMC)
MARINE CORPS FORCES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (MARSOC) SCREENING
TEAM (HMST) SCHEDULE//
REF/A/NMSG/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM/231721ZMAR07//
REF/B/DOC/CMC WASH DC/7SEP22//
NARR/REF A IS MARADMIN 221/07, THE U.S. MARINE CORPS FORCES SPECIAL
OPERATIONS COMMAND (MARSOC), RECRUIT, SCREEN, ASSESS AND SELECT
(RSAS) PROCESS.  REF B IS NAVMC 1200.1M, THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL
SPECIALTIES (MOS) MANUAL.//
POC/M. MCKAY/CTR/ASST OPS OFFICER, MARSOC RECRUITING & ADVERTISING
TEL: (910) 440-1164/EMAIL: [email protected]
POC/D. R. MURRAY/LTCOL/HEAD, ENLISTED ASSIGNMENTS/MMEA-2
TEL: (703) 784-9296/EMAIL: [email protected]
POC/C. GRAHAM JR/MGYSGT/MARSOC MONITOR/MMEA-2
TEL: (703) 432-9349/EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This message is an update to Ref (a) and
publishes new guidance regarding the screening and selection of
enlisted Marines for MARSOC Marine Raider (MR) Primary Military
Occupational Specialty (PMOS) 0372 billets.  Additionally, MARSOC
screens Special Operations Capabilities Specialist (SOCS) and
Combat Service Support (CSS) billets in support of U.S. Special
Operations Command requirements.  Updates regarding the enlisted
Marine Raider Reserve opportunities screening and selection process
will be issued via separate correspondence (SEPCOR).  Officers
interested in the Marine Raider Officer (MRO) PMOS 0370 program may
attend any of these visits.
2.  Task.  To introduce and inform commanders of the planning,
implementation and execution of the FY27 HQMC MARSOC Screening Team
(HMST) visits.
3.  Purpose.  Brief interested Marines on the opportunities and
pathways for MRO, MR, SOCS and CSS billets for possible future
assignments.
4.  Briefing team.
4.a.  The team is comprised of representatives from HQMC, Manpower
Management Enlisted Assignments (MMEA) and MARSOC.
4.b.  Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
screening, population development, and commander interface.
4.c.  MARSOC Recruiters conduct orientation briefs and
interviews.  Those qualified volunteer MR applicants will receive
tentative assignment to an Assessment and Selection (A&S) course
pending approval from HQMC.  The SOCS and CSS candidates will receive
further assignment information.
5.  Participants.
5.a.  A list of Marines screened by HQMC and MARSOC, who meet all
prerequisites will be published via SEPCOR to the Major Subordinate
Commands (MSC) no later than 90 days before each semi-annual HMST
visit.
5.b.  Marines interested in applying prior to a HMST brief should
contact a MARSOC Recruiter and/or their Career Counselor and begin
the Command Screening Checklist for the appropriate program.
6.  Commanders.
6.a.  Commanders are directed and required to ensure all Marines
listed in the SEPCOR attend the MARSOC orientation briefs delineated
in the below coordinating instructions.
6.b.  Request Commanders afford the Marines not listed in the
SEPCOR, but are interested in the MARSOC assignment, the opportunity
to attend the orientation brief.
7.  Coordinating Instructions (read in two columns):
7.a.  MSC Sergeants Major at the Base/Station, Division, Marine
Logistics Group, and Wing level will provide a consolidated roster
of Marines who are physically unable to attend the HMST to the HMST
Briefing Team on the applicable briefing dates. Non-availability for
screening will not preclude assignment of volunteers to A&S.
7.b.  Commanders and Sergeants Major will be briefed pre-and
post-execution of the HMST regarding adequate attendance.
7.c.  HMST visit schedule:
Read in two columns.
DATES                   LOCATIONS
06 Oct - 08 Oct 2026    MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
27 Oct - 29 Oct 2026    MCB Camp Pendleton, CA
04 Nov - 05 Nov 2026    MCB Quantico, VA
17 Nov - 19 Nov 2026    MCB Hawaii
09 Dec - 10 Dec 2026    MCAGCC Twenty-Nine Palms, CA
15 Dec - 16 Dec 2026    MCAS Miramar, CA
12 Jan - 14 Jan 2027    MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
27 Jan 2027             MCAS Yuma, AZ
09 Feb - 11 Feb 2027    MCB Camp Pendleton, CA
22 Feb - 25 Feb 2027    MCB Okinawa, Japan
16 Mar - 18 Mar 2027    MCB Hawaii
07 Apr - 08 Apr 2027    MCAGCC Twenty-Nine Palms, CA
13 Apr - 15 Apr 2027    MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
04 May - 06 May 2027    MCB Camp Pendleton, CA
16 Jun - 17 Jun 2027    MCAS Cherry Point, NC
13 Jul - 15 Jul 2027    MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
21 Jul - 22 Jul 2027    MCAGCC Twenty-Nine Palms, CA
27 Jul - 29 Jul 2027    MCB Hawaii
03 Aug - 05 Aug 2027    MCB Camp Pendleton, CA
18 Aug - 19 Aug 2027    MCRD Parris Island, SC / MCAS Beaufort, SC
24 Aug 2027             MCAS New River, NC
Note: This schedule is subject to change, and if so, will be
addressed via SEPCOR.
7.d.  A Letter of Instruction for OCONUS travel containing a
detailed schedule and locations of briefs/screenings will be sent
via SEPCOR from the appropriate MEF Career Counselor.  This SEPCOR
will be published NLT than 30 days before each HMST.
7.e.  The MARSOC Recruiter in conjunction with the appropriate MEF
Career Counselor will conduct a confirmation brief no later than 30
days prior to each HMST.
7.f.  The following is requested at the briefing locations:
7.f.1.  Billeting information upon request.
7.f.2.  Briefing sites made available to accommodate expected
attendance.
7.f.3.  Projector for PowerPoint and video presentations.
7.f.4.  Public address system to address audio and video
requirements.
7.f.5.  Minimum three tables for applicant screening.
7.f.6.  At the Okinawa location, request transportation with driver
(will be covered in depth in LOI).
8.  This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
9.  Release authorized by MajGen Fridrik Fridriksson, Director,
Manpower Management Division.//

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