SECNAVINST 1412.9B - Headquarters Marine Corps

SECNAVINST 1412.9B7 Feb 2006c. A board convening MARADMIN message will be publishedapproximately 60 days prior to the board convening date listingthe MOSs that are “OPEN” for application.d. The selection board will consist of at least fivemembers serving in the grade of major or above on the activedutylist of the Marine Corps. At least one member of the boardwill be a limited duty officer, except for boards consideringMarine Gunners and Recruiters.e. Each board member shall swear or affirm, that he or shewill perform his or her duties as a member of the board withoutprejudice or partiality with a view towards the special fitnessof officers and the efficiency of the Marine Corps.f. Only the convening authority for the board may replace aboard member in the event an appointed board member becomesunavailable after the board convenes.g. The board may recommend for appointment eligibleapplicants in numbers not in excess of the numbers furnished byCMC (MPP-30). The numbers furnished by CMC (MPP-30) are themaximum number that may be selected in each warrant officer MOS.The board is not required to select to the number authorized foreach MOS, however, unused allocations in one or more MOSs mayonly be reallocated to other MOSs as determined by CMC (MPP-30).h. Each eligible Marine may communicate in writing with thePresident of the selection board. Such communication must bereceived no later than the day before the convening date of theboard. The written communication may call attention to anymatter that the applicant considers important. Fitness reportsand material that should properly be a part of the officialmilitary personnel file (OMPF), however, should be sent directlyto CMC (MMSB).i. Precepts for convening boards to recommend eligibleapplicants for appointment as warrant officers shall be reviewedby the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) to CMC and CMC (MPP-30) atleast 30 days prior to the convening date of the board. Theprecept shall be forwarded to CMC for approval at least 10 daysprior to the convening date of the board.j. Each selection board will submit one or more writtenreports signed by all members and the recorder(s). Each reportshall certify that, in the opinion of at least a majority of themembers, the applicants recommended therein are qualified for4Enclosure (1)