The Marine Corps has published the FY27 schedule for the Ground Safety for Marines (GSM) course. This is the required training for anyone appointed in writing as a Command Ground Safety Officer or Ground Safety Manager. Seven installations are hosting sessions from October 2026 through September 2027. If that billet applies to you or someone in your unit, now is the time to get a seat locked in.
Heads up: CMC Safety Division does NOT register students. You must contact the installation safety office directly, no later than 30 working days before the course start date.
Who it affects
E-6 through E-8, O-1 through O-5, and WO-1 through CWO-3 (or GS equivalent) who have been appointed in writing as a Command Ground Safety Officer or Ground Safety Manager. One firm requirement: you must have at least 12 months left in your assigned billet after the course ends.
This is relevant for reserve commands. MARFORRES in New Orleans hosts its own sessions with a blended format built for the RC.
What you need to do
- Confirm whether you or someone in your unit holds a written appointment as Command Ground Safety Officer or Ground Safety Manager.
- Pick a location and session date from the schedule below.
- Contact that installation's safety office directly to register. Do not go through CMC Safety Division.
- Submit your registration no later than 30 working days before your chosen start date.
MARFORRES note: The New Orleans sessions are a blended format. You must complete Phase I online first via the Marine Corps eLearning Enterprise (MCeLE), course ID CMCSDGSMP1. The resident week in New Orleans is Phase II only.
Key dates and locations
MCB Quantico, VA (CID M02M8SS)
Registration: https://afsas.safety.af.mil/my.policy (account required)
POCs: Robert Quick, 703-784-5385, robert.quick@usmc.mil; Patrick Abair, 703-784-2752, patrick.r.abair.civ@usmc.mil; John Abney, 703-432-1094, john.m.abney.civ@usmc.mil
| Dates | Course ID |
|---|---|
| 26 Oct – 6 Nov 2026 | 11197 |
| 1 – 12 Feb 2027 | 59347 |
| 3 – 14 May 2027 | 39867 |
| 2 – 13 Aug 2027 | 65450 |
MCB Camp Lejeune, NC (CID M03M8SS)
Registration info distributed via AMHS and MSC email. Also at: https://www.mcieast.marines.mil/Staff-Offices/Safety/Required-Safety-Training/
POCs: Paul Hollingsworth, 910-451-1941, paul.hollingsworth@usmc.mil; Danny Brewer, danny.j.brewer.civ@usmc.mil; Michael Walker, michael.s.walker@usmc.mil
| Dates |
|---|
| 30 Nov – 11 Dec 2026 |
| 1 – 12 Feb 2027 |
| 5 – 16 Apr 2027 |
| 2 – 13 Aug 2027 |
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA (CID M10M8SA)
Registration: https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Main-Menu/Staff-Agencies/Safety/GSM/
POCs: MSgt Steven Haas, 760-763-6410, steven.c.haas@usmc.mil; MSgt Xin Huynh, 760-763-2364, xin.huynh1@usmc.mil; or CPEN_SAFE_TRNG@usmc.mil
| Dates |
|---|
| 19 – 30 Oct 2026 |
| 25 Jan – 5 Feb 2027 |
| 15 – 26 Mar 2027 |
| 17 – 28 May 2027 |
| 16 – 27 Aug 2027 |
MCB Kaneohe Bay, HI (CID M21M8S3)
Registration form: https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/Offices-Staff/Base-Safety/ — submit to Jessica.masaki@usmc.mil
POC: Peter Evans, 808-496-5719, peter.evans@usmc.mil
| Dates |
|---|
| 19 – 30 Oct 2026 |
| 13 – 24 Apr 2027 |
| 20 – 30 Jun 2027 |
| 16 – 27 Aug 2027 |
MCB Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan (CID M22M8S3)
Registration: quarterly training schedule at https://www.mcbbutler.marines.mil/Base-Information/Base-Safety/
POCs: John Mullen, john.e.mullen@usmc.mil; Tekila Dozier, tekila.a.dozier.civ@usmc.mil
| Dates |
|---|
| 19 – 30 Oct 2026 |
| 25 Jan – 5 Feb 2027 |
| 19 – 30 Apr 2027 |
| 12 – 23 Jul 2027 |
Note: The MARADMIN lists the first October 2026 Okinawa session as "19 – 10 Oct 2026," which appears to be a typo. Confirm the actual end date with the POC before registering.
MCAS Iwakuni, Japan (CID M26M8SS)
Registration: email MCAS_IWKN_SAFETY_TRNG@usmc.mil
POCs: Toshiki Primus, toshiki.c.primus.civ@usmc.mil; Simon Catling, simon.catling.uk@usmc.mil; Momoko Redfield, momoko.redfield.ja@usmc.mil
| Dates |
|---|
| 25 Jan – 5 Feb 2027 |
| 10 – 21 May 2027 |
| 13 – 24 Sep 2027 |
MARFORRES, New Orleans, LA (CID M44M8S2) — Blended format (RC-relevant)
Registration: email MARFORRES_Safety@usmc.mil
POCs: Weinburg Allen, weinburg.allen@usmc.mil; Larry Simon, 504-697-9859, larry.simon@usmc.mil
Complete Phase I online via MCeLE (CMCSDGSMP1) before attending the resident week.
| Resident Week (Phase II) |
|---|
| 7 – 11 Dec 2026 |
| 8 – 12 Mar 2027 |
| 3 – 7 May 2027 |
| 2 – 6 Aug 2027 |
Note: The MARADMIN lists the March session as "08 – 12 Mar 2026," which is likely a typo for 2027. Confirm with the POC.
The official version
This is MARADMIN 452/26. The POC for questions at the HQMC level is Capt F. Curiel, Risk Management Directorate (RMD) Safety Division: 703-571-4556 or francisco.curiel@usmc.mil.
This is written by a reservist, for reservists. It is not an official publication of HQMC or MARFORRES. Always verify guidance with your command or unit S-1 before acting on any article or summary.