1. The vacancy announcement is for the position of Command Sergeant Major
a. Projected Fill Date: 15 March 2025
b. Unit Location: HHB 29th DIVARTY, Bowling Green, VA 22427
c. Female Assignment Eligibility: Yes
d. Military Occupation Specialty (MOS): 13Z6O
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2. Eligibility Criteria:
a. Applicants must be a current CSM of a Battalion or CSM/ Sergeant Major (SGM) who has served as a CSM at the Battalion or higher level of Command for a minimum of twelve months. Must be a graduate of the United States Army Sergeant Major Course (USASMA).
b. Security Clearance: Must possess a “Secret” clearance at time of application.
c. Military Technicians may apply. Virginia Army National Guard (VAARNG) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Command Sergeants Major and Sergeants Major currently assigned in E9 positions within the 29th Infantry Division (ID) or Table of Distance Allowance (TDA) unit are eligible to apply. VAARNG AGR Command Sergeants Major/ Sergeants Major if selected will have to attain The Adjutant General (TAG) approved Command Leadership Waiver before being assigned to the position. Any AGR application must also include a signed memo of understanding from the full time Officer In Charge (OIC).
d. Candidate must not be on any permanent profile that limits duty for combat operations. Candidate must be deployable at time of selection.
3. How to apply: Interested candidates must submit the documents listed below to HQ, 29th ID, ATTN: G1 (CSM Laronda S. Williams) 9810 Flagler Rd., Ste 101, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5902 no later than 20 February 2025. If submitting digitally, all documents must be combined into a single pdf. and sent to CSM Laronda S. Williams at laronda.s.williams.mil@army.mil
a. Memorandum requesting consideration from the candidate.
b. Last ACFT (DA Form 705); ACFT data pulled from DTMS after 1 Oct 22.
c. Height and weight certificate (DA Form 5500/5501) within 30 days of
submission if applicable: data pulled from DTMS accepted.
d. MEDPROS printout indicating Periodic Health Assessment (PHA) is current.
e. Medical profile (DA Form 3349) if applicable.
f. Last five years of evaluations (DA Form 2166-8 or DA 2166-9)
g. Verification of security clearance from the State Security Manager (SSM) or Unit S2.
h. Validated Soldier Record Brief (SRB).
I. Most recent DA Form 1059 indicating highest military education completed.
j. Letter of recommendation from chain of command (optional).
4. You are required to be a member of Virginia Army National Guard if selected for this position. Candidate must submit an Interstate Transfer (IST) packet if NCO is assigned to another state. Upon completion of the term, it will be the sourcing state’s responsibility to place the candidate (reassignment, IST, Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), retirement, etc.) Assignment will not exceed 36 months unless Soldiers mobilizes with the gaining unit.
5.Point of contact for this action can be reached at (434) 480-6469