Īlthough not officially considered a Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, when Archibald Sommers was appointed to Sergeant Major on January 1, 1801, it was a solitary post, similar to the modern billet of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. The SMMC holds an order of precedence of a lieutenant general. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is chosen by the Commandant of the Marine Corps to serve as his adviser and is the preeminent and highest-ranking enlisted Marine unless an enlisted marine is serving as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman. A sergeant major typically serves as the unit commander's senior enlisted adviser and handles matters of discipline and morale among the enlisted Marines. Marine Corps, sergeant major is the ninth and highest enlisted rank, just above first sergeant, and equal in grade to master gunnery sergeant, although the two have different responsibilities. Dependents must be U.S.Rank insignia of the SMMC from 1957 to 1970 became the rank insignia for a sergeant major afterwards.Marines who are NOT the sole caretakers must provide a Family Care Plan issued by the state court system of the child's permanent residence. Single Marine parents with sole custody are not eligible.Detachment Commanders can be married (Unaccompanied tours are not permitted) pending separations/divorce cases will be considered on a case-by-case basis.Minimum 100 GT score, waivers may be granted for resident PME completion and/or off-duty education.1stSgts, 1stSgt selects and SgtMajs are NOT eligible MGySgts must have no more than 27 years TIS prior to reporting to MSG school. SSgts - MGySgts SSgts must have at least 12 months TIG prior to reporting to MSG school.No pending Warrant Officer or Commissioned Officer program applications.Marines are highly encouraged to complete all fiscal and calendar year annual training prior to reporting to MSG School.High level of maturity, judgment, and sound moral character.38 Months obligated service at the time the Marine reports to MSG school.Must have a favorably adjudicated Secret Clearance Marines with security clearances revoked or denied are not eligible for MSG duty.Tattoos must be within current Marine Corps policy and will also be screened for content by the Marine Security Guard Screening Team. Will not have any dental fixtures which are visible while smiling or speaking, must be dental class 1 within 3 months and no eye surgeries or corrections within the last 6 months prior to reporting to MSG school.Must not be registered for any Command directed stress/anger management course or undergoing marital counseling, to include separation or divorce.Must be within height and weight standards at the time of reporting to MSG school AND score at least a 2nd Class PFT 60 days prior to MSG school report date.Demonstrate financial stability by voluntarily disclosing financial history, should have no less than $500 available funds after completing the Commanding Officer's financial worksheet.Special or summary court martial convictions MAY require waivers and convictions by a general court martial will NOT be waived.No more than 1 NJP AND no records of civilian felony convictions within 1 year of applying to the MSG program.Citizen (by birth or naturalized) and be willing to renounce dual citizenship, if applicable If you have any questions or concerns, please refer contact the Marine Security Guard Screening Team as soon as possible. All prerequisites must be met in order to qualify for the first phase of the application process.
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