BOARD MEMBERSHIP

Board membership is a privilege with serious legal and ethical responsibilities. Violations may lead to administrative or disciplinary action.

Before the Board

• Notify MMPB (703-784-9713) immediately if you're under investigation anytime from now until departure.

• Keep your membership confidential – only your Commanding Officer / Reporting Senior may know.

• Avoid all contact (even personal) with monitors, counselors, or field sponsors. Any needed communication must go through your board sponsor.

• Do not discuss or seek info on anyone who might be considered by the board.

• Report any attempt by others to discuss your board role to MMPB immediately.

• Do not forward MMPB emails. If travel notification is needed, only share LOA, routing list, TDY location, and dates with designated personnel.

Required Actions

• Member must confirm receipt pertaining Marine Corps matters, with your preferred email and cell phone (only one of each allowed).

• Verify DTS profile & GTCC are active and up-to-date. Your command APC and DTS Org DTA can assist.

• Submit and approve your DTS authorization within two weeks.

• Ensure your SAAR form is current.

Do not disclose your selection board participation to anyone outside your CO/Reporting Senior.

During the Board

• Only the convening authority (or designee) may discuss substantive matters in person.

• All substantive communication must be in writing, shared with all members, and added to the board record.

• Discuss board matters only in designated board spaces, never elsewhere.

• A recorder must be present for all deliberations.

• Leave all notes and lists in the burn bags at board’s end.

• Consider only official records and materials provided by board staff.

• Do not consider or discuss any adverse info not in the official record.