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DEPARTMENT  OF  THE  NAVY 
HEADQUARTERS  UNITED  STATES  MARINE  CORf»S 
WASHINGTON.  0.  C.  20380 
MCO  3821. 1A 
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MARINE  CORPS  ORDER  3821. 1A 
i>        From:   Commandant  of  the  Marine  Corps 
To:    Distribution  List 
Subj :   The  Defense  Attache  System 
Ref:    (a)  DIAR  100-5,  Defense  Attache  System  (NOTAL) 
Encl:   (1)  Defense  Attache  System  Billets  for  Marine  Corps 
Personnel 
(2)  Qualifications  for  Assignment  to  the  Defense 
Attache  System 
(3)  Documents/Certificates  Required  from  Personnel  to 
be  Nominated  for  Assignment  with  the  Defense 
Attache  System 
(4)  Sample  Nomination  Letter 
1'      Purpose.   To  publish  information  and  guidance  pertaining 
to  U.  S.  Marine  Corps  participation  in  the  Defense" Attache 
System  and  the  prerequisites  for  selection  and  assignment  of 
Marine  Corps  personnel  to  "the  Defense  Attache  System. 
2*   Cancellation.   MCO  3821.1. 
3.   Background 
a.   The  Secretary  of  Defense  established  the  Defense 
Attache  System  under  the  Director,  Defense  Intelligence 
Agency  in  1965. 
b..  Reference  (a)  ,  sets  forth  policy  and  guidance  for  the 
operation  and  management  of  the  system  and  defines  the  status, 
functions,  relationships,  selection  and  training  of  attache 
personnel. 
c.   The  Marine  Corps  participates  in  the  Defense  Attache 
System  by  providing  qualified  personnel  to  serve  in  the 
following  positions: 
(1)  Defense  Attache  (DATT) . 
(2)  Naval  Attache  (American  Legation,  U.  S.  Naval 
Attache  (ALUSNA) } . 
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(3)  Assistant  Naval  Attache  (Assistant,  American 
Legation,  U.  S.  Naval  Attache  (A/ALUSNA) )  . 
(4)  Assistant  Naval  Liaison  Officer  (Assistant, 
American  Legation,  U.  S.  Naval  Liaison  Officer  (A/ALUSNLO) ) . 
(5)  Intelligence  Assistant,  U.  S.  Defense  Attache 
Office. 
d.  The  principal  duties  of  a  Marine  officer  assigned  to 
the  Defense  Attache  System  are: 
(1)  To  collect  and  report  information. 
(2)  To  provide  military  advice  to  the  Chief  of  the 
Diplomatic  Mission. 
(3)  If  assigned  as  the  DATT,  to  represent  the  Office 
of  the  Secretary  of  Defense,  the  Joint  Chiefs  of  Staff  (JCS) , 
Commanders  of  Unified  Commands,  and  other  DOD  and  military 
components. 
(4)  If  assigned  as  the  ALUSNA,  to  represent  the 
Secretary  of  the  Navy,  the  Chief  of  Naval  Operations,  and 
the  Commandant  of  the  Marine  Corps. 
(5)  If  assigned  as  the  A/ALUSNA,  and  the  ALUSNA  is  a 
naval  officer,  to  represent  the  Commandant  of  the  Marine 
Corps. 
(6)  If  designated  the  U.  S.  Defense  Representative, 
to  carry  out  security  assistance  and  other  responsibilities, 
and  implement  instructions  from  the  appropriate  Unified 
Commander. 
(7)  In  the  absence  of  a  U.  S.  security  assistance 
organization  in  the  host  country,  administer  security  assist- 
ance activities  in  accordance  with  appropriate  directives. 
e.  An  enlisted  Marine  assigned  to  the  Defense  Attache 
System  normally  serves  as  an  Intelligence  Assistant.   As  an 
Intelligence  Assistant  he/she  provides  administrative  and 
technical  support  to  the  Defense  Attache  Office. 
4.   General  Information 
a.   Definition  of  Terms 
(1)   Defense  Attache  System  (DAS).   A  system  estab- 
lished as  an  organizational  runction  ot  tne  Defense
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Intelligence  Agency  (DIA) ,  directed  and  maintained  by  the 
Direct or ,  Defense  Intelligence  Agency  and  supported  by 
the  military  departments  and  other  Department  of  Defense 
components  as  directed  by  the  Secretary  of  Defense, 
consisting  of: 
(a)  All  military  and  other  Department  of  Defense 
personnel  assigned  as  members  of  the  diplomatic  staff  of  a 
mission  for  the  performance  of  attache  duties,  and  all  per- 
sonnel on  competent  orders  for  assignment  to  duty  at  Defense 
Attache  Offices. 
(b)  Such  headguarters ,  subordinate  units, 
facilities  and  administrative  functions  as  are  specifically 
established  by  the  Defense  Intelligence  Agency  for  the 
operation,  control  and  maintenance  of  the  system. 
(2)  Defense  Attache  (DATT) .   The  senior  military 
officer  assigned  to  a  Defense  Attache  Office  and  so  designated 
by  the  Director,  Defense  Intelligence  Agency.   Marine  officers 
are  designated  as  Defense  Attaches. 
(3)  Service  Attache.   An  officer  of  a  military  service, 
assigned  to  the  Defense  Intelligence  Agency  and  designated  by 
the  Director,  Defense  Intelligence  Agency  as  an  Army,  Naval 
or  Air  Attache  or  Assistant  Army,  Naval  or  Air  Attache. 
Marine  officers  are  designated  as  Naval  Attaches/Assistant 
Naval  Attaches.   In  exceptional  circumstances  enlisted  Marines 
may  be  designated  as  Assistant  Naval  Attaches- 
(4)  Service  Liaison  Officer.   An  officer  of  a  military 
service  assigned  to  the  Defense  Intelligence  Agency  and  desig- 
nated by  the  Director,  Defense  Intelligence  Agency  as  an  Army, 
Naval,  or  Air  Liaison  Officer  or  Assistant  Army,  Naval  or  Air 
Liaison  Officer.   Marine  officers  are  designated  as  Assistant 
Naval  Liaison  Officers. 
(5)  Attache.   A  generic  term  encompassing  the  ter- 
minology in  subparagraphs  4a(2) ,  (3),  and  (4)  above. 
(6)  Defense  Attache  Office  (DAP) .   The  office  in  a 
foreign  country  consisting  of  all  attaches  and  other  assigned 
attache  personnel,  materiel,  activities,  and  facilities  for 
which  the  Defense  Attache  has  operating  responsibilities.   The 
DAO  is  a  component  element  of  a  United  States  embassy  or 
legation. 
(7)  Defense  Liaison  Office  (DLO) .   The  office  in  a 
foreign  country  consisting  of  all  liaison  officers  and  other 
assigned  military  personnel,  materiel,  activities,  and  facil- 
ities for  which  the  Defense  Liaison  Office  has  operating
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responsibilities  in  lieu  of  a  Defense  Attache  Office  when  the 
United  States  representation  is  not  of  the  rank  of  embassy  or 
legation.   (Hereinafter  all  references  to  DAO  are  equally 
applicable  to  DLO.) 
b.   Enclosure  (1)  is  a  current  listing  of  the  Defense 
Attache  System  billets  requiring  Marine  Corps  personnel.   In- 
cluded are  tour  length,  length  of  training  and  language/grade/ 
MOS  requirements . 
5.   Selection  and  Nomination  Procedures 
a.  General.   The  successful  accomplishment  of  the  tasks 
assigned  to  personnel  within  the  Defense  Attache  System  de- 
pends upon  selection  of  the  most  highly  qualified  personnel 
available  for  assignment.   It  is  mandatory  that  personnel 
selected  possess  the  attributes  which  will  ensure  successful 
completion  of  a  tour  of  duty  within  the  Defense  Attache  System. 
Enclosure  (2)  is  a  listing  of  the  mandatory  and  desirable 
qualifications  prerequisite  for  assignment  to  the  Defense 
Attache  System.   A  background  in  intelligence  is  highly  de- 
sirable although  other  qualities  such  as  command,  operational 
or  staff  experience,  language  ability  or  aptitude  and  area 
background  can  outweigh  a  lack  of  intelligence  experience. 
b.  Selection 
(1)  Selection  of  personnel  for  assignment  to  the 
Defense  Attache  System  is  the  responsibility  of  the  Commandant 
of  the  Marine  Corps.   This  responsibility  is  discharged  by  the 
Deputy  Chief  of  Staff  for  Manpower  (CMC  Code  M)  in  coordination 
with  the  Director  of  Intelligence  (CMC  Code  INT) ,  Headquarters, 
Marine  Corps. 
(2)  Personnel  may  be  selected  from  1  to  2  years  prior 
to  arriving  on  station  at  a  Defense  Attache  Office.   This  lead- 
time  is  required  to  meet  attache  training  requirements  which 
may  include  language  training  of  up  to  48  weeks  in  length. 
(3)  Although  individuals  may  be  selected  for  assign- 
ment to  the  Defense  Attache  System  where  a  volunteer  is  not 
available,  service  with  the  Defense  Attache  System  is  normally 
on  a  volunteer  basis. 
(4)  Candidates  for  selection  are  determined  by  a  re- 
view of  records  at  Headquarters,  Marine  Corps  of  personnel  who 
have  requested  attache  assignments,  personnel  who  have  a 
language  capability  for  the  country  under  consideration,  and 
personnel  whose  career  pattern  meets  the  training  and  tour  of 
duty  schedule  requirements  for  the  billet  to  be  filled.
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c.   Nomination 
(1)  Upon  notification  by  the  Commandant  of  the  Marine 
Corps  (Code  M)  that  a  Marine  is  being  considered  for  nomina- 
tion for  duty  with  the  Defense  Attache  System,  the  prospective 
nominee  will  forward  the  forms  and  certificates  listed  in  en- 
closure (3)  to  the  Commandant  of  the  Marine  Corps  (Code  M) . 
(2)  Upon  determination  by  the  Commandant  of  the  Marine 
Corps  (Code  M)  that  the  Marine  is  qualified  for  service  with 
the  Defense  Attache  System,  a  nomination  letter,  utilizing 
the  format  shown  in  enclosure  (4) ,  will  be  forwarded  to  the 
Director,  Defense  Intelligence  Agency  via  the  Director  of 
Naval  Intelligence,  who  must  endorse  Marine  Corps  nominations. 
(3)  The  Director,  Defense  Intelligence  Agency  is  re- 
sponsible for  final  approval  of  personnel  nominated  for  ser- 
vice with  the  Defense  Attache  System. 
6.  Application.   Personnel  desiring  to  apply  for  assignment 
to  the  Defense  Attache  System  will  make  application  by  an 
appropriate  entry  in  item  10,  Section  A  of  the  U.  S.  Marine 
Corps  Report  of  Fitness  (NAVMC  10835)  or  submission  of  a  re- 
quest on  an  Administrative  Action  Form  (NAVMC  10274)  to  the 
Commandant  of  the  Marine  Corps  (Code  M) . 
7.  Action 
a.   Deputy  Chief  of  Staff  for  Manpower  (CMC  Code  M) 
(1)  Make  initial  selection  of  Marine  Corps  candidates 
for  service  with  the  Defense  Attache  System. 
(2)  In  coordination  with  the  Director  of  Intelligence 
(CMC  Code  INT) ,  determine  qualifications  of  candidates  and 
approve  final  selection  of  each  nominee. 
(3)  Submit  the  nomination  letter  to  the  Director, 
Defense  Intelligence  Agency  utilizing  the  format  shown  in 
enclosure  (4) . 
(4)  Upon  approval  of  the  nominee  by  the  Director, 
Defense  Intelligence  Agency,  issue  appropriate  orders. 
(5)  In  coordination  with  the  Deputy  Chief  of  Staff, 
Operations  and  Training  (CMC  Code  OT)  schedule  sufficient 
quotas  for  appropriate  attache/ language  courses  to  meet 
planned  and  anticipated  requirements. 
(6)  Prepare  and  submit  brief  digest  of  Military  His- 
tory on  each  nominee.
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D •   Director  of  Intelligence  (CMC  Code  INT) 
(1)  Act  as  point  of  contact  between  the  Commandant  of 
the  Marine  Corps  and  the  Defense  Intelligence  Agency  in 
Defense  Attache  System  matters. 
(2)  Monitor  Marine  Corps  participation  in  the  Defense 
Attache  System. 
(3)  Ensure  that  attache  personnel  requirements  are 
provided  to  the  Deputy  Chief  of  Staff  for  Manpower  for  action. 
(4)  Coordinate  with  the  Deputy  Chief  of  Staff  for  Man- 
power in  determining  candidate  qualifications. 
(5)  Coordinate  with  other  staff  agencies  in  the  es- 
tablishment and  disestablishment  of  attache  system  billets  as 
required. 
8.   Reserve  Applicability.   This  Order  is  not  applicable  to 
the  Marine  Corps  Reserve. 
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DISTRIBUTION: 
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DEFENSE  ATTACHE  SYSTEM  BILLETS  FOR  MARINE  CORPS  PERSONNEL 
TOUR 
TRAINING 
MOS 
COUNTRY 
BILLET 
GRADE 
LENGTH 
TIME 
LANGUAGE 
REQUIRED 
AUSTRALIA 
A/ALUSNA 
Major 
yrs 
5  months 
English 
Any  Gnd 
CHILE 
Intel As St 
SSgt 
yrs 
12  months 
Spanish 
0251 
DENMARK 
A/ALUSNA 
Major 
yrs 
12  months 
Danish 
Any  Gnd 
DENMARK 
IntelAsst 
SSgt 
yrs 
12  months 
Danish 
0251 
DOMINICAN  REPUBLIC 
DATT/ALUSNA LtCol 
yrs 
13  months 
Spanish 
Any  Gnd 
EGYPT 
IntelAsst 
SSgt 
yrs 
15  months 
Arabic 
0251 
FRANCE 
A/ALUSNA 
LtCol 
yrs 
12  months 
French 
Any  Gnd 
GREECE 
A/ALUSNA 
Major 
yrs 
17  months 
Greek 
Any  Gnd 
HONG  KONG 
A/ALUSNLO 
LtCol 
yrs 
18  months 
Chinese 
Any  Gnd 
HONG  KONG 
IntelAsst 
GySgt 
yrs 
15  months 
Chinese 
0251 
INDONESIA 
A/ALUSNA 
Major 
yrs 
17  months 
Indonesian 
Naval 
Aviator 
ITALY 
A/ALUSNA 
Major 
yrs 
12  months 
Italian 
Any  Gnd 
JAMAICA 
DATT/ALUSNA LtCol 
yrs 
5  months 
English 
Any  Gnd 
LEBANON 
DATT/ALUSNA Colonel 
yrs 
12  months 
French 
9906 
LEBANON 
IntelAsst 
SSgt 
yrs 
12  months 
French 
0251 
MALAGASY  REPUBLIC 
A/ALUSNA 
SSgt 
yrs 
12  months 
French 
0251 
MEXICO 
A/ALUSNA 
Major 
yrs 
12  months 
Spanish 
Any  Gnd 
MOROCCO 
DATT/ALUSNA Colonel 
yrs 
12  months 
French 
9906 
w 
NORWAY 
IntelAsst 
GySgt 
yrs 
12  months 
Norwegian 
0251 
SENEGAL 
DATT/ALUSNA  LtCol 
yrs 
14  months 
French 
Any  Gnd 
s 
CO 
THAILAND 
A/ALUSNA 
Major 
yrs 
17  months 
Thai 
Naval 
Aviator 
C7\£6 
c 
TURKEY 
A/ALUSNA 
Major 
yrs 
17  months 
Turkish 
Any  Gnd 
n 
UNITED  KINGDOM 
A/ALUSNA 
LtCol 
yrs 
5  months 
English 
Any  Gnd 
CD 
USSR 
A/ALUSNA 
LtCol 
yrs 
17  months 
Russian 
Any  Gnd 
H» 
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QUALIFICATIONS  FOR  ASSIGNMENT  TO  THE  DEFENSE  ATTACHE  SYSTEM 
1.   Mandatory  Qualifications 
a.  Be  married  and  be  accompanied  to  station  by  family. 
b.  Have  demonstrated  outstanding  degrees  of  reliability, 
initiative  and  military  performance,  and  the  ability  to  adapt 
to  unfamiliar  situations. 
c.  Be  able  to  express  himself /herself  well,  both  orally 
and  in  writing. 
d.  Not  be  within  5  years  of  mandatory  retirement  on  the 
projected  date  of  arrival  on  station  unless  he/she  is  fully 
qualified  at  the  time  of  nomination  to  go  on  station  without 
any  further  investment  in  language  training. 
e.  If  below  the  grade  of  colonel,  be  in  a  competitive 
status  for  promotion  to  the  next  higher  grade,  i.e. ,  not 
previously  considered  for  promotion  and  failed  of  selection. 
f .  Have  a  background  investigation  current  within  the 
last  5  years  and  be  eligible  for  access  to  Sensitive  Conroart- 
mented  Information  (SCI) . 
g.  Be  physically  qualified  to  perform  all  duties  and 
present  a  proper  appearance  in  military  and  civilian  dress. 
h.   Possess  social  and  moral  attributes  which  will  re- 
flect credit  upon  the  Marine  Corps. 
i.   If  under  consideration  for  a  Defense  Attache/Naval 
Attache  position,  possess  a  baccalaureate  degree  and  be  a 
graduate  of  an  intermediate  and/or  top  level  school. 
j.   If  under  consideration  for  an  Assistant  Naval  Attache/ 
Assistant  Naval  Liaison  Officer  position,  possess  a  bacca- 
laureate degree  and  be  a  graduate  of  an  intermediate  level 
school. 
k.   Be  a  U.  S.  citizen,  preferably  by  birth,  and  be  free 
of  any  family,  commercial  or  other  influencing  relationship 
within  any  foreign  country. 
1.   If  knowledge  of  a  foreign  language  is  required,  the 
Marine  must  attain  a  minimum  score  of  25  on  the  Defense 
Language  Aptitude  Test  (DLAT)  or  a  minimum  standard  score  of 
89  on  the  Defense  Language  Aptitude  Battery  (DLAB) . 
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2.  Desirable  Qualifications 
a.  Command  and  combat  experience  appropriate  to  his/her 
grade  and  specialty   (officers) . 
b.  Prior  intelligence  experience  with  division  level  or 
higher  intelligence  staff. 
c.  Familiarity  with  Department  of  Defense/Joint  Chiefs 
of  Staff  intelligence  organization  and  functions. 
d.  Experience  in  administration. 
e.  Degree  in  international  relations  from  an  accredited 
college  or  university  (officers  only) . 
f.  Has  not  previously  served  an  acnomnanied ,  overseas 
tour  of  duty. 
3.  Mandatory  Qualifications  (Family) 
a.  Family  members  must  present  a  good  appearance  and  be 
free  of  physical  handicaps. 
b.  Be  citizens  of  the  United  States,  preferably  by  birth, 
and  must  be  free  of  any  family,  commercial  or  other  influenc- 
ing relationships  within  any  foreign  country. 
c.  Be  free  of  family  problems  or  business  implications 
which  might  divert  the  Marine  from  his/her  attention  to 
military  duty. 
d.  Be  free  from  recurrent  or  chronic  diseases  which 
would  require  specialized  medical  care  and/or  extended 
routine  medical  treatment. 
e.  Be  free  from  any  behavioral  or  medical  problems 
which  would  preclude  performance  of  official  and  social  duties 
of  representing  the  United  States  publicly  and  privately  in  a 
foreign  capital. 
4.   Desirable  Qualifications  (Family) 
a.  Proficiency  or  aptitude  in  foreign  languages. 
b.  In  the  case  of  the  spouse,  possess  a  baccalaureate 
degree  from  an  accredited  college  or  university  (officer) . 
ENCLOSURE  (2) 
)
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c.   In  the  case  of  the  spouse,  dependent  upon  the  avail- 
ability of  Government  funds,  be  willing  to  participate  in 
training  in  the  customs,  culture,  and  language  of  the  country 
to  which  his/her  spouse  is  to  be  accredited. 
ENCLOSURE  (2)
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(  DOCUMENTS/CERTIFICATES  REQUIRED  FROM  PERSONNEL  TO  BE  NOMINATED 
FOR  ASSIQJMENT  WITH  THE  DEFENSE  ATTACHE  SYSTEM 
1.   Documents 
a.  From  the  individual  to  be  nominated: 
(1)  DD  Form  398,  Statement  of  Personal  History. 
(Original  and  5  copies.   NOTE:   All  signatures  must  be 
original.) 
(2)  DD  Form  1584,  Department  of  Defense  National 
Agency  Check  Request.   (Original  and  4  copies.) 
(3)  FD  Form  258,  Fingerprint  Card.  (2  sets.) 
(4)  Privacy  Act  Statement. 
(5)  Educational  Records  Release  Statement.  (4  copies.). 
(6)  Credit  Records  Release  Statement.   (4  copies.) 
(7)  Photographs.   (2  sets,  full  length  and  full  face 
each  set,  appropriate  service  uniform.) 
b.  From  spouse  of  individual  to  be  nominated: 
(1)  DD  Form  398,  Statement  of  Personal  History. 
(Original  and  5  copies.   NOTE:   All  signatures  must  be  origi- 
nal.  This  form  is  only  required  from  spouse  of  officer 
nominee  ♦ ) 
(2)  DD  Form  1584,  Department  of  Defense  National 
Agency  Check  Request.   (Original  and  4  copies.   NOTE:   From 
spouse  of  enlisted  nominee,  only  items  1  through  6  must  be 
completed.) 
(3)  FD  Form  258,  Fingerprint  Card.  (2  sets.   NOTE: 
This  form  is  only  required  from  spouse  of  officer  nominee.) 
(4)  Photographs.   (2  sets,  full  length  and  full  face 
each  set.) 
2.   Certificates 
a.  The  individual  to  be  nominated  must  complete  the 
certificate  as  shown  on  page  2,  enclosure  (3)  to  MCO  3821. 1A. 
b.  A  medical  officer  must  complete  a  certificate  as  shown 
on  page  3,  enclosure  (3)  to  MCO  3821. 1A. 
ENCLOSURE  (3)
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«       * 
NOTICE:   Read  the  Privacy  Act  Statement  before  filling  out 
this  form. 
Authority  for  obtaining  information  on  this  form  is  Title  5 
U.  S.  Code,  Section  301.   This  form  is  used  as  the  basic 
document  for  determining  suitability  for  assignment  to  the 
Defense  Attache  System.   The  information  is  used  as  the  basis 
for  initial  determination  that  the  Marine  and  his/her  family 
are  qualified  for  assignment  to  the  Defense  Attache  System. 
The  information  provided  will  not  be  divulged  without  prior 
written  consent  except  to  other  Federal  agencies  also  charged 
with  making  the  foregoing  determination.   Providing  informa- 
tion for  the  certification  is  voluntary,  however,  failure  to 
furnish  all  or  part  of  the  certification  will  result  in  non- 
selection  to  the  Defense  Attache  System. 
(DATE  REQUIRED  BY  THE  PRIVACY  ACT  OF  1974  -  5  U.  S.  C.  552A) 
CERTIFICATION 
(For  Completion  by  Military  Member) 
1.   List  below  any  medical/behavioral  problem  or  unusual 
family  circumstance  involving  you-  or  your  family  which 
could  affect  your  selection  for  or  performance  of  duty  with 
the  Defense  Attache  System. 
2.  I  certify  that  neither  I  nor  my  dependents  have  a 
history  of  medical,  dental,  psychiatric  problems,  drugs, 
alcoholism,  antisocial  behavior,  or  other  potentially  dis- 
qualifying ailments/circumstances  other  than  as  listed  above, 
3.  If  my  nomination  is  approved,  I  accept  the  assignment  as 
   to 
(Title  of  position  for  which  nominated) 
(Country) 
(SIGNATURE) 
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MCO  3821. 1A 
6  Sep  1978 
CERTIFICATION 
(To  be  completed  by  a  Medical  Officer) 
1.   I  certify  that  I  have  personally  examined  the  military 
member  and  the  member's  dependents  listed  below  and  have  also 
personally  reviewed  their  medical  records.   I  have  examined 
the  military  member  and  dependents  with  the  knowledge  that 
they  are  under  consideration   for  assignment  to  the  Defense 
Attache  System  in   - 
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RELATIONSHIP  NAME 
2.  I  have  found  the  above  individuals  free  from  recurrent  or 
chronic  physical  (including  dental)  or  emotional  illnesses 
which  would  require  specialized  medical  care  and/or  extended 
routine  medical  treatment. 
3.  My  examination  and  my  review  of  the  above  individuals' 
records  reveal  no  history  of  psychiatric  problems,  drugs, 
alcoholism,  antisocial  behavior  or  other  potentially  dis- 
qualifying ailments.   From  the  medical  standpoint,  there  is 
no  information  which  would  indicate  that  the  above  military 
member  and  dependents  will  have  any  difficulty  in  performing 
the  demanding  official  and  social  duties  of  representing  the 
United  States  publicly  and  privately  in  a  foreign  capital  and 
in  participating  fully  in  the  exacting  public  life  of  a 
United  States  embassy. 
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ENCLOSURE  (3)
MCO  3821. 1A 
6  Sep  1978 
SAMPLE  NOMINATION  LETTER 
From:   Commandant  of  the  Marine  Corps 
To:    Director,  Defense  Intelligence  Agency  (Attn:  AH) 
Washington,  D.  C.  20301 
Via:   Commander,  Naval  Intelligence  Command  (Attn:  NIC-22) 
2461  Eisenhower  Avenue,  Alexandria  22331 
Subj:   Nomination  of  Colonel  I.  M.  MARINE  000  10  00  01/9906, 
USMC  as  DATT/ALUSNA  for  any  country 
Ref:    (a)   DIA  request  000-YR/RPM-2C(PR)  of  (date) 
Encl:   (1)   Brief  Digest  of  Military  History  of  Colonel 
Marine 
(2)  DD  Form  398,  Statement  of  Personal  History 
(Original  and  5  copies,  case  of  Colonel  Marine) 
(3)  DD  Form  1584,  National  Agency  Check  Request 
(Original  and  4  copies,  case  of  Colonel  Marine) 
(4)  FD  Form  258,  Fingerprint  Card  (2  sets) 
(5)  Privacy  Act  Statement 
(6)  Educational  Records  Release  Form  (4  copies) 
(7)  Credit  Records  Release  Form  (4  copies) 
(8)  Photographs  (full  length,  full  face) 
(9)  Certificate  of  family  medical  history  signed  by 
Colonel  Marine 
(10)  Medical  Officer's  Certificate 
(11)  DD  Form  1584,  National  Agency  Check  Request 
(Original  and  4  copies,  case  of  Mrs.  Marine) 
(12)  FD  Form  258,  Fingerprint  Card  (2  sets,  case  of 
Mrs.  Marine) 
(13)  Photographs  (full  length,  full  face  of  Mrs.  Marjcns) 
1.  Colonel  I.  M.  MARINE  000  10  00  0.1/9906  USMC  is  nominated  as 
the  Defense  Attache/U.  S.  Naval  Attache  for  any  countrv. 
2.  As  required  by  the  reference,  enclosures  (1)  through  (13) 
are  forwarded. 
3.  Colonel  MARINE  is  currently  serving  with  the  Second 
Marine  Division,  FMF,  Camp  Lejeune,  North  Carolina  28542. 
A.  B.  CEE 
By  direction 
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