FY26 Foreign Area Staff Non-Commissioned Officer (FAS) Program Study Track Selection Panel Results
This MARADMIN announces the results of the FY26 Foreign Area Staff Non-Commissioned Officer (FAS) Program study track selection panel. Three Gunnery Sergeants have been selected to participate in the program, with assignments to INDOPACOM and AFRICOM regions. Selectees are directed to contact the point of contact for further guidance on orders to either Naval Postgraduate School or training locations in the National Capital Region.
Issued: March 5, 2026
1. Purpose. To announce results of the International Affairs Program (IAP) FY26 FAS Program study track selection panel. 2. Ref A solicited applications for the FY26 FAS Program study track selection panel. The following Marines have been selected to participate in the FAS Program study track. Name Grade PMOS Region Claude, Phillip C. GySgt 0639 INDOPACOM Nash, Frederick T. GySgt 6176 AFRICOM Decker, Sean C. GySgt 6256 AFRICOM 3. Selectees are directed to contact POC 1 identified above to receive further guidance. Following this guidance, appropriate orders shall be issued to either the Naval Postgraduate School to complete the respective National Security Affairs Regional Security Studies Certificate Program or to follow-on training location in the National Capital Region. 4. Release authorized by BGen Daniel Taylor, Director, Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps.