MARADMIN 435/26
FISCAL YEAR 2027 (FY27) HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS (HQMC) MARINE CORPS FORCES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (MARSOC) SCREENING TEAM (HMST) SCHEDULE
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.//