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MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC (OLA)//
SUBJ/CONGRESSIONAL ORIENTATION WEEK-IN PROGRAM//
REF/A/DODIR 4515.1/OSD/-/-/NOTAL//
REF/B/DODIR 4515.13R/OSD/-/-/NOTAL//
NARR/REFS A AND B OFFER GUIDANCE FOR THE ORIENTATION//
POC/FLEMING/COL/USMC/OLA/TEL:703-614-3382/TEL:FAX 703-614-5964//
RMKS/1. THE USMC CONGRESSIONAL ORIENTATION "WEEK-IN" PROGRAM OFFERS
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL STAFF MEMBERS OF THE US HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES AND US SENATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BETTER UNDERSTAND
THE OPERATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CORPS BY PARTICIPATING IN THE
DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES OF FLEET COMMANDS AND SUPPORTING UNITS. STAFF
MEMBERS WHO VOLUNTEER WILL SPEND UP TO ONE WEEK WITH A COMMAND OR
UNIT AND PARTICIPATE AT THE "GRASS ROOTS" LEVEL IN APPROPRIATE
EXERCISES AND ACTIVITIES AS INDIVIDUALS TEMPORARILY ASSIGNED TO THE
COMMAND. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO CONVEY TO CONGRESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS
THE FULL SPECTRUM OF MARINE CORPS MISSIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES BY
PROVIDING DIRECT INTERACTION WITH MARINES AS THEY PERFORM THEIR
DUTIES.
2. OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS WILL OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO STAFF
MEMBERS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM BASED ON THEIR OWN
INTERESTS, PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND, FUTURE GOALS, AND STAFF
ASSIGNMENT IN CONGRESS. APPROPRIATE WEEK-LONG OPPORTUNITIES MAY
INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: EMBARK ON AMPHIBIOUS SHIP DURING
MAGTF EXERCISE, SHADOW SQUADRON/BATTALION/COMPANY/PLATOON COMMANDERS
DURING EXERCISE OR WORKUP, PARTICIPATE IN FORMAL SCHOOL FIELD AND/OR
CLASSROOM EXERCISE; ASSIST JUDGE ADVOCATES IN TRIAL PREPARATION AND
PRACTICE; JOIN DATA PROCESSORS, FINANCIAL MANAGERS, AND
ADMINISTRATORS IN THE CONDUCT OF THEIR DUTIES; AND SERVE AS AIRCREW
AND GROUND OPERATIONS PERSONNEL DURING TRAINING EXERCISES. THE
INTENT IS TO PROVIDE THE STAFF MEMBER WITH AS REALISTIC AND VARIED AN
EXPERIENCE AS POSSIBLE, CONSISTANT WITH APPLICABLE SAFETY PROCEDURES
AND REGULATIONS.
3. AT THE DIRECTION OF CMC, COMMANDS AND UNITS WILL HOST STAFF
MEMBERS DEPENDING UPON THEIR AVAILABILITY FOR PARTICIPATION,
USUALLY DURING CONGRESSIONAL RECESSES FROM MID-OCTOBER TO MID-JANUARY
EACH YEAR.
4. STAFF MEMBERS WILL TRAVEL ON DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY ORDERS AND
SHALL BE AUTHORIZED USE OF MILITARY AIRCRAFT INCLUDING ROTARY WING
AIRCRAFT, MILITARY GROUND TRANSPORTATION, PX, COMMISSARY, MILITARY
BILLETING, AND THE USE OF MILITARY HOSPITALS (AT OWN EXPENSE).
MILITARY SUPPORT BY ANY RESOURCE HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE SECRETARY
OF DEFENSE AS NON-REIMBURSABLE AS AUTHORIZED BY DOD DIRECTIVE 4515.12
AND CHAPTER 10 DOD DIRECTIVE 4515.13R.
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING LIEUTENANT
COLONEL RA CELESTE AT (703) 614 1686/87 OR DSN: 224-1686/87.
6. THIS PROGRAM IS APPLICABLE TO THE MARINE CORPS RESERVE.
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