The purpose of the HMX-1 Applicant Screening/Interview Form is to determine if the applicant is eligible to receive a Top Secret security clearance, and also meets the criteria set forth by the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) for assignment to Presidential Support Duty (Yankee White Designator). The screening form allows the Commanding Officer to determine, in advance, whether or not an applicant meets the security qualifications for highly restrictive programs. Personnel assigned to HMX-1 who do not meet the security criteria are transferred, which is why filling out the screening form and forwarding it to HMX-1 Security Administration is so vital.
If found ineligible for security reasons, the applicant will not be assigned to HMX-1, per current Navy, Defense Department, and White House Military Office Directives. Any questions regarding the screening process should be directed to HMX-1 Security Administration (contact info provided below in the “Notes” section).
Note for CSO Applicants: Refer to the guidelines for applicants included on the “Communications (S-6) (/hmx-1/Units/Communications(S6).aspx)” page found under Units.
Forms may be locally reproduced as required.
Each Marine who is in receipt of orders to HMX-1 or desires orders to HMX-1 must complete an Applicant Screening/Interview Form.
Each form must be signed by the applicant. Applicant contact information must be provided as required in the form. Personal email addresses may be used if government email is not available.
All screening forms must be sent to HMX-1 prior to the applicant detaching from their current command.
Forms may be sent electronically to the corresponding representatives:
Enlisted and Officers have separate representatives for HMX-1. Please see the contact information for them in the separate tabs on the right (i.e. Officer Recruiting or Enlisted Recruiting). Once sent to those representatives, they will pass it on to the Security Administration team for processing.
Forms may be mailed to:
Commanding Officer HMX-1 Attn: Security Administration 2134 Rowell Road Quantico, VA 22134-5064
Career planners may obtain screening results (Recommended/Non-Recommended) directly from HMX-1 Security Administration via telephone: (571) 494-4966
When applicants complete the form, ensure all relevant information is provided. If the applicant marks “YES” to any question, provide details in the COMMENTS section of each page for each applicable response. Whenever an applicant is writing their details, include the sub letter of the question before the answer, nature of the incident, date (approx. month/year), and disposition/circumstances.
EXAMPLE: Applicant responds YES to criminal history questions
REMARKS:
“Issued ticket in San Diego, CA in Mar 2004 for speeding
(55MPH in a 35MPH zone). Paid fine of $50.00.”
Complete the last page of the form. It is important to ensure SSN and UNIT Mailing Address are filled in, along with current UNIT telephone number (may be Career Planner’s number). This information will allow HMX-1 to contact the Career Planner or applicant in the event further information is required.
Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One 2134 Rowell Road Quantico, VA 22134-5061
HMX-1 is responsible to the White House Military Officer for worldwide helicopter transportation of the President of the United States. Based at Marine Corps Air Facility, Quantico, Virginia, the HMX-1 "Nighthawks" fly a fleet of VH-3D, VH-60N, VH-92A and MV-22B aircraft. Additional HMX-1 missions include helicopter transportation within the National Capital Region for the Vice President of the United States, visiting Heads of State, Headquarters Marine Corps, and support for Marine Corps Combat Development Command.
The HMX-1 Pilot Selection Panel occurs once per year in the Spring. Announcement for the Marine Helicopter Squadron One Rotary Wing and Tiltrotor Pilot Selection Panel is published via MARADMIN, usually during the month of January. If you are interested in applying to HMX-1, please closely follow the instructions outlined in the MARADMIN. Pilot application packages will only be accepted once the MARADMIN announcing the Pilot Selection Panel has been released. The “HMX-1 Pilot Volunteer Form” and “HMX-1 Pre-Screen and Contact Information” are required for application and can be found below. The Pilot Selection Panel Results are published via separate MARADMIN in the early summer.
Please contact your PMOS monitor regarding your intentions to apply prior to submitting an application package. The “Ground Officer Volunteer Form” and “HMX-1 Pre-Screen and Contact Information” are required for application and can be found below.
Email: HMX-1OfficerRecruiter@whmo.mil
HMX-1 Pre-Screen and Contact Information
HMX-1 Pilot Volunteer Form
Ground Officer Volunteer Form
HMX-1 is responsible to the WHMO for worldwide helicopter transportation of the President of the United States. Based at Marine Corps Air Facility, Quantico, Virginia, the HMX-1 "Nighthawks" fly a fleet of VH-3D, VH-60N, and MV-22B aircraft. Additional HMX-1 missions include helicopter transportation within the National Capital Region for the Vice President of the United States, visiting Heads of State, Headquarters Marine Corps, and support for Marine Corps Combat Development Command.
MARADMIN 678/20
HMX-1EnlistedRecruiter@whmo.mil