Semper Connected

In this episode we connect with Marine Corps Recruiting Command's Bureau of Medicine (BUMED) subject matter experts to unpack the medical waiver submission process.Email the show host at christopher.mayfield@me.com with questions, comments, or show ideas. The views and expressions of the host and all guests are those of the individual and not those of the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

In this episode we reconnect with Marine Corps Recruiting Command's Marketing Chief, MSgt Jeremiah Bentz.Highlights of the show:Digital Engagement Training – 2:34Targeted Social Media Marketing and Legislative Restrictions – 17:10New Commercial – 24:45Gen Z Interests – 28:20The Squadbay Updates – 33:10The Squadbay TTPs – 42:29MS Teams Join by Code “The Squadbay App Team” - k4frg2e – 54:19Audience Questions – 1:06:29Marketing Review Board – 1:14:12Show support – 1:23:54 Email the show host at christopher.mayfield@me.com with questions, comments, or show ideas. The views and expressions of the host and all guests are those of the individual and not those of the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

MOTIVTR - January 2022The MOTIVTR is a cross functional, virtual team roundtable meeting held monthly, with senior subject matter experts at the national, regional, and district levels of recruiting.MOTIVTR is an acronym representing (M) - Marketing and MCRISS; (O) - Operations; (T) - Training; (I) - Innovation; (VTR) - Virtual Team RoundtableWhy does this mater to you? This is one of many ways, those at the national level stay connected with those we support. This is where important updates to ongoing national efforts can be discussed and provides another opportunity for lower levels to share challenges recruiters are facing at the ground level.Recent wins:The Squad Bay ApplicationTattoos DAT pop waiver processTrimester PhasingCDR ProgramNon-Prior Service Reserve MissionMOTIVTR Update - January 2022:MarketingMCRISSEnlisted OperationsOfficer ProgramsPSR8412 MonitorTrainingOver the HorizonResource AwarenessEmail the show host at mcrcconnections@gmail.com with questions, comments, or show ideas.YouTube Semper Connected LiveMCRC Connections The views and expressions of the host and all guests are those of the individual and not those of the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

In this episode we connect with various subject matter experts in the field of market and structure research and analysis. There are two experts from Marine Corps Recruiting Command's G3 Plans and Research Branch and one expert from the market and research sections at each recruiting region.Highlights of the show:Opening commentsNational Structure Working Group (NSWG)Market ShareStructure ModelMethod of Analysis (NPS Metric breakdown)2020 Census Release ScheduleWoods and PooleQualified Military ApplicantCurrent SituationWay Forward - Metric Revisions, Market Analysis, Indexing, structure optimizationRS StructureManpower - BRC throughput and gapped sectorsLessons of an RS Executive OfficerExternal Agency Integration and Analysis - The Future of StructureShow GuestsCWO5 Chris Mayfield - HostMajor Jason Oldenkamp - MCRC P&RMike Mengel - MCRC P&RLeRoy Pennington - Eastern Recruiting RegionScot Wood - Western Recruiting RegionEmail the show host at mcrcconnections@gmail.com with questions, comments, or show ideas. The views and expressions of the host and all guests are those of the individual and not those of the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Recruiting Command.https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Leadership-Adolf-Von-Schell/dp/0317647326

In this episode we connect with MGySgt Jared Cobb, Marine Corps Recruiting Command's G3 Chief.Highlights of the show:Opening comments using familiar Marine Corps examples to illustrate the similarities of the FMF and recruiting.Back to the Basics, trusting the process (training, sales, systematic recruiting), using the Enlisted Recruiting Process to maximize a recruiter's time by removing obstacles and driving production.During the break SSgt Jacob Brown (USMCR Ret) discusses MCRC Connections. Visit MCRC Connections at https://www.mcrc.marines.mil/Resources/MCRC-Connections/Email the show host at mcrcconnections@gmail.com with questions, comments, or show ideas. The views and expressions of the host and all guests are those of the individual and not those of the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

In this episode we connect with Marine Corps Recruiting Command's Commanding General and Sergeant Major.Maj. Gen. Jason Bohm, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and Sgt. Maj. Cortez Brown, the previous MCRC Sergeant Major, address their command and introduce the "MCRC Five" principles for success. The video/audio was recorded on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 13, 2020. The MCRC Five are guidelines written by Bohm and Brown with the goal to improve Marines, Sailors and civilians both personally and professionally. (U.S. Marine Corps video/audio by Lance Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen)The Five Principles are:1) Mission First2) Lead by Example3) Balanced Excellence4) Self-Improvement5) Be Men and Women of CharacterWatch the video at: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/764708/mcrc-cg-and-sgtmaj-introduce-mcrc-five-principles-successAt the beginning of the show, SSgt Jacob Brown (USMCR Ret) discusses MCRC Connections. Visit MCRC Connections at https://www.mcrc.marines.mil/Resources/MCRC-Connections/Email the show host at mcrcconnections@gmail.com with questions, comments, or show ideas. The views and expressions of the host and all guests are those of the individual and not those of the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

In this episode we connect with the 6th Marine Corps Recruiting District's Deputy Training Team Officer, CWO3 Jon Carr.Highlights of the show:MARSOC recruiting.Innovation and the generational gaps iT can create.DEP and Hold impacts at various levels.During the break SSgt Jacob Brown (USMCR Ret) discusses MCRC Connections. Visit MCRC Connections at https://www.mcrc.marines.mil/Resources/MCRC-Connections/Email the show host at mcrcconnections@gmail.com with questions, comments, or show ideas. The views and expressions of the host and all guests are those of the individual and not those of the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

In this episode we connect with Marine Corps Recruiting Command's Marketing Chief, MSgt Jeremiah Bentz.Highlights of the show:Accountability metrics/objectives (Program Health Indicators) for District Marketing and Communication Officers.Reducing troop to task efforts with marketing strategies.The Squadbay Application - new functionality for applicants.The Battles Won campaign strategy and the all new Enhanced Area Canvassing "Battle Position." Email the show host at mcrcconnections@gmail.com with questions, comments, or show ideas. The views and expressions of the host and all guests are those of the individual and not those of the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

In this episode we connect with Recruiting Station Baltimore's Recruiting Instructor, MGySgt Jamie Hassek to discuss what he thinks iT takes to build a winning team and the role the RI plays in creating a team of winners.  Email the show host at mcrcconnections@gmail.com with questions, comments, or show ideas. The views and expressions of the host and all guests are those of the individual and not those of the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Recruiting Command. 

In this episode we connect with the Career Recruiter Monitor, MGySgt Dinky Byers.  Email the show host at mcrcconnections@gmail.com with questions, comments, or show ideas. The views and expressions of the host and all guests are those of the individual and not those of the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Recruiting Command. 

In this episode we connect with the Recruiter School Chief Instructor MGySgt Andrew Korous.Email the show host at mcrcconnections@gmail.com with questions, comments, or show ideas.The views and expressions of the host and all guests are those of the individual and not those of the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Recruiting Command.