What is the correct procedure for a Marine before submitting a Request Mast?

The correct procedure for a Marine before submitting a Request Mast involves completing Part I of the application form. This step is essential because it establishes the formal request, ensuring that the command is aware of the Marine’s intention to address a concern or seek redress. By filling out Part I, the Marine provides necessary information about the issue at hand and indicates the appropriate chain of command through which the request will be processed.

The other options, while they may sound reasonable, do not align with the established procedure for submitting a Request Mast. Obtaining approval from peers is not a required step in this process since the Request Mast is a formal request that does not need peer validation. Speaking with a lawyer is generally not part of the initial procedures for a Request Mast; it is intended to be a straightforward communication with the command. Lastly, contacting other commanding officers is not a proper step prior to submitting the request, as the protocol emphasizes advancing through the established chain of command rather than bypassing it.