The Office of the SMMC is the information releasing authority and the collection point for all SMMCS agenda related products and has staff cognizance over the Principals’ Agenda. Director, Special Projects Directorate(SPD), a division within the Office of the Director, Marine Corps Staff(DMCS), provides SMMCS administrative and logistical support for attendees throughout the week.

Travel orders for Principals in USMC billets will be “Individual Directed” created and funded by the Individual commands. Government quarters and messing are not available.  Rental vehicles may be authorized at the parent command's discretion.

SPD will fund travel for principals attending from non-USMC commands. For Line of-Accounting (LOA) or for orders questions you can contact SPD representative Mr. Randy Kowski (randy.kowski@usmc.mil) / 703-614-1515 (office) or 703-581-4408 (cell phone).

Information will be collected during the online event registration process and will be provided directly to the hotel on your behalf.  This one-stop registration/reservation feature reduces the time and effort normally associated with registering for an event.  As such lodging has already been reserved at the Westin Annapolis.

REGISTERING FOR THE SYMPOSIUM IS THE ONLY MEANS TO REGISTER AND CONFIRM LODGING FOR THIS EVENT.  SPD will use the information provided to reserve your room assignment.  DO NOT CALL TO MAKE RESERVATIONS.

Transportation will be provided for all official functions during SMMCS 2025. Recommend coordinating departure flights on 19 July for all attendees.

• Government transportation is not authorized from /to commercial airports.

The nearest commercial Airports:

•   Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 62 miles
•   Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 38 miles        
•   The nearest Military Airfield is Andrews Air Force Base – 32 miles

• For principals, the required uniforms and business attire are Dress Blue "B" with white trousers (Full Dress Whites for Navy personnel) and Business Casual(Slacks, Skirts, Button up Shirts or Blouse)
• Force Level participants only, the required uniform is "Service" C.