1st Marine Division Schools (2024)

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Update: 14 June 2024

♦ Division Schools SharePoint Online (CAC Required):https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/DivisionSchools/SitePages/Home.aspx

♦ Division Schools will no longer be taking nominations via our email, rather nominations will be taken via our MS Form process. See the "Nomination Process" tabfor additional information.

Update: 15 March 2024

The following forms have been uploaded to the Forms tabfor Corporals Course:

♦ Corporals Course Command Screening Checklist

♦ Corporals Course Nomination Roster Format

♦ Corporals Course Gear Inspection Checklist

♦ Corporals Course Known Appointments Screener

♦ Corporals Course Obligated Service Waiver

♦ Corporals Course Rank Requirement Waiver

♦ Corporals Course Uniform Inspection Checklist

Join the Division Schools Team

If you are interested in an assignment to Division Schools, please contact our Operations Chief or Training Chief:

Operations Chief
Gunnery Sergeant P. S. Collier

Email:patrick.s.collier@usmc.mil

Office Number: 760-725-8759

Training Chief
Staff Sergeant Arthur F. Renteria

Email:arthur.renteria@usmc.mil

Office Number: 760-725-8758

Assignment to Division Schools provides an opportunity for Marines to expand their instructing abilities outside of their MOS. The following billets are available. Please contact our Operations Chief or Training Chief for rotation information:

DIRECTORATE

LNNR

GRD

MINGRD

BMOS

BILLET

DURATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR BILLET

RISK/IMPACT OF NOT SOURCED

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-001

O4

O4

8007

Director

12 Months

Overall School Management

No internal Command

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-002

O2

O2

8007

Deputy Director

12 Months

Curriculum, academics and website oversight

No staff oversight

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-003

E7-E8

E7

8014

Operations Chief

12 Months

External operations, personnel management, range management, and external agency coordination

Inability to manage external ops

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-004

E6-E7

E6

8014

Training Chief

12 Months

Internal Operations, curriculum and academics and website management

Inability to manage internal ops

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-005

E5-E6

E5

8014

Logistics Chief

12 Months

Logistics Management

Unable to source/manage logistics support

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-006

E4-E5

E4

8014

Ammo Handler

12 Months

Ammunition Management

Unable to sustain operations

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-007

E3-E4

E3

8014

Armory Custodian

12 Months

Armory Management

Unable to maintain armory

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-008

E3-E4

E3

8014

Armory Custodian

12 Months

Armory Management

Unable to maintain armory

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-009

E5-E6

E6

331

FMTC/BMGC

Lead Instructor

12 Months

MCO 3574.2M/NAVMC 3500.44D

Inability to run FMTC/BMGC

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-010

E4-E5

E5

331

FMTC/BMGC Instructor

12 Months

MCO 3574.2M/NAVMC 3500.44D

Inability to sustain FMTC/BMGC

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-011

E4-E5

E4

931

FMTC/BMGC Instructor

12 Months

MCO 3574.2M/NAVMC 3500.44D

Inability to sustain FMTC/BMGC

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-012

E4-E5

E4

931

FMTC/BMGC Instructor

12 Months

MCO 3574.2M/NAVMC 3500.44D

Inability to sustain FMTC/BMGC

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-013

E4-E5

E4

931

FMTC/BMGC Instructor

12 Months

MCO 3574.2M/NAVMC 3500.44D

Inability to sustain FMTC/BMGC

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-014

E5-E6

E5

8014

Cpls Course

Lead Instructor

12 Months

MarAdmin 551/21

Unable to sustain throughput

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-015

E5

E5

8014

Cpls Course Instructor

12 Months

MarAdmin 551/21

Unable to sustain throughput

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-016

E5

E5

8014

Cpls Course Instructor

12 Months

MarAdmin 551/21

Unable to sustain throughput

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-017

E5

E5

8014

Cpls Course Instructor

12 Months

MarAdmin 551/21

Unable to sustain throughput

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-018

E5

E5

8014

Cpls Course Instructor

12 Months

MarAdmin 551/21

Unable to sustain throughput

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-019

O2

O2

0302/0802

SUAS/CSUAS Integration

Course OIC

12 Months

Division CG Mandate

Inability to run SUAS

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-020

E5-E6

E5

0302/0802

SUAS/CSUAS Integration

Course Instructor

12 Months

Division CG Mandate

Inability to run SUAS

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-021

E4-E5

E4

0302/0802

SUAS/CSUAS Integration

Course Instructor

12 Months

Division CG Mandate

Inability to run SUAS

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-022

E4

E4

0302/0802

SUAS/CSUAS Integration

Course Instructor

12 Months

Division CG Mandate

Inability to run SUAS

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-023

E4

E4

0302/0802

SUAS/CSUAS Integration CourseInstructor

12 Months

Division CG Mandate

Inability to run SUAS

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-024

O2

O2

0302/0802

SIGMAN Leaders

Course OIC

12 Months

Division CG Mandate

Inability to run SIGMAN

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-025

E4-E5

E4

0302/0802

SIGMAN Leaders

Course Instructor

12 Months

Division CG Mandate

Inability to run SIGMAN

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-026

E4

E4

0302/0802

SIGMAN Leaders

Course Instructor

12 Months

Division CG Mandate

Inability to run SIGMAN

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-027

E5

E5

8014

NITE Lab

Lead Instructor

12 Months

Division CG Mandate

Inability to run Nite Lab

Division Schools, HQBn

DS-028

E4-E5

E4

8014

NITE Lab

Instructor

12 Months

Division CG Mandate

Inability to run Nite Lab

What is Division Schools?

Division Schools is an asset to all 1st Marine Division units that provides a means to fulfill training and education requirements by alleviating the logistical burden from units when it comes to producing certain Military Occupational Specialties, fulfilling Professional Military Education requirements, or achieving Training & Readiness Standards. Division Schools accomplishes this by offering the following courses:

(Click on the links for further course information)

1. Corporals Course

2. Formal Marksmanship Training Course

a. Combat Marksmanship Coach

b. Combat Marksmanship Trainer

3. Basic Machine Gun Course

4. Combat Trauma Management

5. Warfighting Skills Course

6. Company Commander Course

7. Small Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)/Counter-Small UAS Integration Course

8. Signature Management (SIGMAN) Leaders Course

9. Night Imaging and Threat Evaluation (NITE) Lab

While Division units will have priority, Division Schools does also accept nominations from over 180 units acrossIMEF, TECOM, MARCORSYSCOM, MCI-WEST, and MARFORRES. Some courses will have control dates when it comes to priority to ensure consistent enrollment, other courses may not have this date control and priority will only become a concern if seats become competitive. Please refer to the individual course tabs.

Courses Offered

Division Schools offers the following courses and hosts the following events. Any questions concerning any of the following should be directed to the Division Schools staff.

Contact Us:1st Marine Division Schools Email:1stmarinedivisionschools2@usmc.mil

Standard Courses (Courses that have been offered by Division Schools for over six months)

Corporals Course (CPLC)

Formal Marksmanship Training Course (FMTC)

​♦ Combat Marksmanship Coach (CMC)

♦ Combat Marksmanship Trainer (CMT)

Basic Machine Gun Course (BMGC)

Combat Trauma Management (CTM)

Warfighting Skills Course (WSC)

Company Commander Course (CCC)

NewCourses/Teams

Small Unmanned Aerial System/Counter Small Unmanned Aerial System Integration Course

Signature Management (SIGMAN) Leaders Course

Night Imaging and Threat Evaluation (NITE) Lab

♦ Drone Racing Team (Not offered as a course - Contact 1stLt L. Scher (Team OIC) - lucas.scher@usmc.mil)

Unit Challenges

♦ Standard Bearer Challenge

♦ Blue Diamond Challenge

♦ Annual Division Squad Competition

Nomination Process

The nomination process for Division Schools utilizes MS Forms. MS Forms facilitates by providing a survey-style submission process that ensures required information is filled and submitted to the appropriate course personnel.

The link below leads to an example course submission:

At a minimum, the unit will provide for each individual Marine:

  • Rank
  • Last Name
  • First Name
  • Middle Initial
  • EDIPI
  • PMOS
  • BMOS
  • Date of Rank
  • Duty Status
  • Unit
  • Company/Battery/Section
  • Base From
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address
  • Billeting (Required or Not Required)
  • POC (Rank, Name, Phone Number, Email)
  • Remarks

Each of the courses offered by Division Schools publishes an MS Form link prior to the execution of each course. Unit training offices need to pay close attention to each course's required nomination process dates to ensure effective nomination submissions:

Example:

  • CPLC 8-24 (01/52 Seats)
    Registration Open: 1 July 2024
    Registration Closed: 5 August 2024
    Report: 9 August 2024
    Convene: 12 August 2024
    Graduation: 29 August 2024

Redundancy is always a good thing to ensure your Marines are registered for a course. Division Schools in the past has utilized the following Outlook Mailbox for nominations but way forward will only utilize this method as a communication tool for Division Schools staff to send units confirmation of their Marines' registered status.

Confirmation sent to units by Division Schools staff will be sent via:Outlook Mailbox - 1stmarinedivisionschools2@usmc.mil

Nominations will no longer be taken via our Outlook mailbox starting July 2024.

Division Schools willreply to your nomination either confirming that your nominations have been seated for the requested course or advising the contrary. If your nomination is unable to be seated, we will normally offer the next availability that works for your unit and/or the individual Marine. If you do not receive a reply to your nomination within 24-48 business hours, please contact the Operations Chief or Training Chieffor a follow-up.

Please note that each of the courses we offer will have their own specific requirements. We advise that you refer to the respective course linksfor this pertinent information prior to nominating any Marines for a specific course. Failure to adhere to these guidelines or meet set requirements will slow the process down and prevent Marines from promptly being registered for a course.

Billeting and DTS

Billeting

Division Schools provides billeting for Marines attending from external bases. Units

are still required

to indicate whether or not their Marines will need government billeting. It is the responsibility of the unit to coordinate timing with Division Schools staff.

For Camp Pendleton Marines that will require billeting for whatever reasons, it is the responsibility of their parent unit to request billeting and receive confirmation that the arrangements havebeen made. Division Schools holds no responsibility for billeting of Camp Pendleton Marines until the unit submits the request and receives a confirmation of receipt.

Defense Travel System
Division Schools is able to provide government billeting upon request. If there are no availabilities for the requested time, we mayprovide a non-availability letter.

Division Schools has access to government dining via the 33 Area Dining Facility.

Travel expenses, rental vehicles, incidentals, and per diem will be unit funded.

Forms below can also be found on our SharePoint site:Division Schools - Home (sharepoint-mil.us)

Corporals Course Forms

Formal Marksmanship Training Course Forms

Basic Machine GunCourse Forms

sUAS/C-sUAS Integration Course
Updates Pending

SIGMAN Leaders Course
Updates Pending

Headquarters

Director

♦ In transition

♦ Email:

♦ Office Number: 760-725-8756

Deputy Director
♦ Captain A. Ramos

♦ Email: abraham.ramos@usmc.mil

♦ Office Number: 760-725-8757

Operations Chief
♦ Gunnery Sergeant P. S. Collier

♦ Email: patrick.s.collier@usmc.mil

♦ Office Number: 760-725-8759

Training Chief
♦ Staff Sergeant Arthur F. Renteria

♦ Email: arthur.renteria@usmc.mil

♦ Office Number: 760-725-8758

M7 (Navy Education and Training)

♦ Chief Petty OfficerPeter G. Harding Jr.

Instructor Cadre

Lead Instructor, Corporals Course
♦ Sergeant Skyler W. Powers

♦ Email: skyler.powers@usmc.mil

Lead Instructor, Formal Marksmanship TrainingCourse
♦ Sergeant Garrett J. Mueller

♦ Email: garrett.mueller@usmc.mil

Lead Instructor, Basic MachineGun Course
♦ Sergeant Juan D. Martinez

Lead Instructor, Combat Trauma Management
♦ HM1 Cody W. Roberson

Course OIC, Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Integration
♦ First Lieutenant James M. McMahon

♦ Email: james.mcmahon@usmc.mil

Course OIC, Signature ManagementLeaders Course
♦ First Lieutenant Lucas T. Scher

Course OIC, Night Imaging and Threat Evaluation (NITE) Lab
♦ Lieutenant Etienne T. Kinney

Cadre Support Request

Background

Often, Division Schools is requested to support units across the MAGTF for various machine gun ranges and non-standard shooting packages. To better facilitate the demand, Division Schools is implementing a request process for units to submit through. Submissions for cadre support will receive either an initial approval or denial. When approved, this will begin a conversation to refine the coordination process.

Submissions

All submission will be sent via: Outlook Mailbox: 1stmarinedivisionschools2@usmc.mil

The email subject line will read:

"CADRE SUPPORT REQUEST" followed by the name of the unit requesting.

  • Example: "CADRE SUPPORT REQUEST: V21"

In the request, units will provide:

  • Dates, From and To
  • Location(s)
  • Number of personnel
  • Concept of Operations

For any questions, please contact the Division Schools staff. POC information can be found in the Contact Us tab.

Logistics

  • Units will be responsible forfurnishing their own weapons and ammunition. We may offer guidance on this process.
  • Units will be responsible to supply chow and water for their Marines as needed.
  • Units will be responsible for providing their own RSO/OIC. If RSO/OIC support is required from Division Schools to meet weapons certification requirements, please indicate this in the request.
  • Units will be responsible for providing their own Safety Vehicle and Corpsman support.
  • Units will be responsible for providing their own means of communication to Range Safety.

Contact Us

  • Director - (760) 725-8756
  • Deputy Director - (760) 725-8757
  • Operations Chief - (760) 725-8759
  • Training Chief - (760) 725-8758
  • Navy Education Training Office - (760) 763-6632
  • 1st Marine Division Schools Email:1stmarinedivisionschools2@usmc.mil
1st Marine Division Schools (2024)

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