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Marines


S-3 Operations

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Henderson Hall
Arlington, Virginia
Purpose:

Support the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall ATFP Plan. Plan, schedule, and coordinate Marine Corps annual training and PME for Headquarters and Service Battalion Personnel. In conjunction with Director, Marine Corps Staff, arrange for support of special events requiring Marines.

Contact Information:

S-3 Office: (703) 693-1471Email Us

Location:

Henderson Hall
Building: 29 | Room: 204

Walk-ins are welcomed for height and weight. Per MCO 6110.3W, Ch 1, para 3.F.3 “Uniform. The only authorized uniform for the weigh-in and BCE (if necessary) is the Marine Corps approved green-on-green T-shirt, shorts and socks. No other uniform or clothing garment is permitted.”

Please bring your green on green with you.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

ETMS2:
  1. Overview

    • Enterprise Task Management System 2 (ETMS2) is commonly referred to as Task Management Tool (TMT)

    • It is the official tasking platform for HQMC

  2. Access requirements

    • Current access requirements are delineated in NAVADMIN 025/22, which includes hyperlinks to requisite training.

    • Initial user training takes approximately two hours, after which new users will send an email to the ETMS2 help desk requesting a user account and team assignment commensurate with their section.

Contact Information:

Henderson Hall ETMS2 Liaison: (703) 614-1765 | Email us

Retirement Ceremonies:
  • Information

    • If you are conducting flag presentation / Old Glory, you are responsible for sourcing personnel / narration of The Watch. H&S Bn does not have the personnel to support this requirement for every retirement.

    • If you desire our Chaplain's support, please reach out to the Shared Mailbox (SMB) to discuss content of the invocation. The Religious Ministries Team (RMT) may be reached at: HendersonHallChapel@usmc.mil H&S Bn does not provide transportation to/from retirement events.

    • Flag requests must go to the S-1, for more information please go here

    • We ask about O-7+ or SES attendees so that we can ensure appropriate honors are rendered (i.e., flags, music, etc.)

    • For guests without existing base access, navigate to this URL in order to obtain it for their guests no later than (5) working days prior the event: pass.aie.army.mil/JBMHH

Venue Reservation:
  • Henderson Hall has limited venues, which may be requested via the Venue Request form.

  • Spaces may not be available or may be rearranged at the discretion of the S-3 on behalf of the Commanding Officer.

  • Venue Info & Capabilities

    • The Joe Rosenthal Theater in Building 29A has a capacity of 270 persons.

      • The robust AV suite must be reserved in advance and is subject to availability of personnel to operate the system.

    • Classrooms 104 and 105 in Building 29 have a capacity of 40 persons each.

      • Each is equipped with a MCEN-NIPR ethernet cable, a 55” HDTV, and HDMI cable.

    • Smith Gym can be reserved via MCCS at (703) 614-7214

To make a reservation for a venue, please contact our email.

PFT/CFT:

Headquarters & Service Battalion (H&S Bn) S-3 hosts PFTs / CFTs throughout the semi-annual period on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. The PFT / CFT dates will be published annually in the Annual Training Plan (ATP). A copy of the dates will be provided to each Marine upon check-in and may be obtained by contacting the Bn S-3.

Overview of events:

  • ePHA / PHA: All Marines must have an updated (within one calendar year) ePHA / PHA completed by the Primary Health Care Provider to complete a PFT / CFT. If a Marine does not have the ePHA / PHA completed, they will not be allowed to the complete the PFT / CFT. The Bn S-3 will not enter a score for a Marine via a completed NAVMC 11622 without an updated ePHA / PHA date.

  • Waivers / Partials / Exemptions: A request for any of the three items must be sent to the Bn S-3 for review and consideration on a case-by-case basis by the Bn Commanding Officer (CO) within a timely period prior to the end of the semi-annual reporting period.

  • Location: All Marines participating in a PFT/CFT will meet behind Smith Gym located aboard Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall at the prescribed time in the appropriate Marine Corps PFT/CFT uniform. Further information regarding specific details may be obtained by contacting the Bn S-3.

  • Command Physical Training Representative (CPTR) Assignment Process: Marines wishing to become a CPTR must complete the MarineNet courses FFD01PFT02, FFD02CFT02, and FFD03BCP02 and email their certificates to the Bn S-3. The Bn S-3 will complete the formal assignment letter for the Marine and maintain a file for records management purposes. CPTR letters from previous commands will not be recognized as proper appointment within H&S Bn, HQMC, Henderson Hall. Sections are highly encouraged to assign Marines as CPTRs due to dynamic work schedules and locations.

Security: 

You are responsible for becoming familiar with your individual security responsibilities as it pertains to your duties while assigned to Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) Henderson Hall. All personnel assigned to HQMC must check-in through their respective Staff Agency/ Activity Security coordinator.

Contact Information:

Security Coordinator: (703) 693-8425 | Email us

References:

DODI 5200.02 | DOD Personnel Security Program (PSP)
DODN 5200.01 | vol1 DOD Information Security Program: Overview, Classification, and Declassification
DODM 5200.01 | Vol2 DOD Information Security Program: marking of Information
DODM 5200.01 | Vol3 DOD Information Security Program: Protection of Classified Information
DODM 5200.01 | Vol4 DOD Information Security Program: Controlled Unclassified Information
DODI 5200.48 | Controlled Classified Information (CUI)
CUI Marking Tips

Check-In Documents:

Henderson Hall Security Briefing
HQMC Security Orientation Brief
Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (SF 312)
NATO Briefing Certificate (Only if NATO Access is required)

College of Enlisted Military Education: 
  • S-3 will be your first point of contact for enrolling into any course.

  • All CEME packages should be sent to hnhl_s3@usmc.mil

  • All packages should be submitted 20 days prior to the start of the course to ensure enough time for the routing process.

  • Packages for resident PME should include non-resident certificate, NAVMC with in 45 days for PFT or CFT, and a completed checklist.

  • Packages for seminar PME should include non-resident certificate, and a completed checklist.

  • The CEME checklist can be found at the following link: https://www.usmcu.edu/CEME/

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