Officer Promotions for April 2016 and Projected Officer Promotions for May 2016
This MARADMIN announces officer promotions effective April 1, 2016, and projects promotions for May 2016. It authorizes the promotion of regular, reserve, limited duty officers (LDOs), and warrant officers across multiple grades from Captain through Colonel, affecting dozens of Marine Corps officers. Commanding officers are authorized to effect these promotions immediately upon publication of this message.
Issued: March 8, 2016
1. AUTHORITY. Refs (a) through (h) regulate all Marine Corps officer promotions. This MARADMIN is the authority for commanding officers to effect promotions. Per the refs, an officers promotion may not be effected until that officers name appears on a promotion MARADMIN or CMC message. Appropriate commissions will be mailed to parent commands under separate cover. Expect 2-3 weeks for delivery. The commission is not the legal authority to promote and is not required to effect the promotion. For the purposes of conducting a promotion ceremony, sample commissions and the oath of office can be found in chapter 6 of ref (b) or the Officer Promotion Branch homepage at www.Marines.mil. Click on "Marines," go to the "career" section under "information for Marines" and then click on "promotions." Click on "officer promotions," "FAQS," and then "promotion ceremonies."<br>
2. All officers promoted to the grade of colonel are required to submit current biographical data and photographs to the Director of Marine Corps History (HDR) as directed by MCO 5750.1H, page 2-5. See paragraph 13 for mailing address and POC information.<br>
3. Under the provisions of section 624 of refs (a) and (c), the Secretary of the Navy, acting for the President of the United States, hereby authorizes the promotion of the following named regular officers to the grade indicated. Rank, pay and allowances are effective from 1 April 2016.<br>
Name Grade MCC<br>
Richard T. Brady Col 1FV<br>
Curtis W. Carlin Col QAJ<br>
Joseph R. Clearfield Col 1DX<br>
Mikel R. Huber Col TSG<br>
Chandler S. Nelms Col NBM<br>
Eric J. Ropella Col T38<br>
Stephen J. Carl, Jr. LtCol U12<br>
Adrian R. Chambers LtCol 1FY<br>
John M. Giannella LtCol QAP<br>
William A. Grant III LtCol 142<br>
John W. Hall LtCol 460<br>
Joseph M. Jennings LtCol 034<br>
Marcus J. Mainz LtCol 1G0<br>
Douglas R. Miller LtCol T52<br>
William H. Nash LtCol UKB<br>
John P. Price LtCol V6A<br>
Joshua M. Smith LtCol VM1<br>
Larry W. Vines LtCol 007<br>
Keith P. Warren LtCol NBM<br>
Bruce K. Williams III LtCol QAS<br>
Nicholas J. Armendariz Maj 086<br>
Jon C. Banks Maj 1TV<br>
Cliff M. Campbell Maj VHB<br>
Jacob A. Clayton Maj 1GR<br>
Paul C. Cordes Maj 1TP<br>
Robert M. Dugan Maj J62<br>
Zachary K. Everhart Maj K71<br>
Adam G. Faul Maj 1T2<br>
Michael B. Green Maj 1A5<br>
Matthew D. Hammond Maj 1T5<br>
Benjamin J. Hand Maj 028<br>
James D. Holt Maj QLA<br>
Brian M. Layman Maj VF3<br>
Erich W. Lloyd Maj G78<br>
Christopher J. Machi Maj 121<br>
Matthew M. Moraine Maj VRA<br>
Ryan R. Morgan Maj K48<br>
John P. Mullen Maj 1MS<br>
Brandon C. Oberkamp Maj 1T5<br>
Christopher J. Omelia Maj V31<br>
James W. Pollard Maj J62<br>
Judson P. Riordon Maj 1A5<br>
Danial M. Rock Maj 021<br>
Danie N. Saaiman Maj 1T3<br>
Timothy N. Shea Maj VLC<br>
Christopher W. Simpson Maj V11<br>
Scott M. Stafford Maj KAF<br>
Benjamin O. Tate Maj VMA<br>
Luther T. Watts Maj 1A5<br>
Michael B. Young Maj 1QA<br>
Patrick J. Zuber Maj KAP<br>
Roberto A. Araizaruelas Capt 063<br>
Mitchell H. Bernstein Capt 1PK<br>
Erin E. Bevacqua Capt TF4<br>
Jonathan B. Bowman Capt 1NF<br>
Michelle E. Breyer Capt TMH<br>
Kendra V. Brow Capt 1L3<br>
Kevin G. Buonomo Capt 017<br>
Kanika S. Childers Capt S3B<br>
Erik J. Cragerud Capt VLD<br>
Matthew W. Cruse Capt VRA<br>
Amanda C. Cummins Capt 15B<br>
Mitchell D. Daniels, Jr. Capt VMB<br>
Jessica M. Davis Capt 1CF<br>
Randall A. Davis Capt 1G8<br>
Ciara G. Desse Capt 015<br>
Daniel R. Driskell Capt 1JQ<br>
Edison Feisal Capt A34<br>
Tracey N. Fetherson Capt 1Y4<br>
Matthew Gaitan Capt V18<br>
Benjamin J. Gentry Capt VHE<br>
Andres F. Guzman Capt 1JL<br>
Paul M. Herring Capt J9Q<br>
Michal L. Hourigan Capt VHA<br>
Meagan R. Kirk Capt 121<br>
Maurice W. Kitchens, Jr. Capt 1RV<br>
Daniel A. Leekim Capt 1L3<br>
Ryan J. McGrail Capt 193<br>
Kathrina C. Mead Capt 167<br>
Tony Megliorino III Capt 1QE<br>
Jonathan G. Metcalf Capt 016<br>
James M. Miller Capt 130<br>
Anuaritedi B. Mubangu Capt UHP<br>
Shelly E. Ochoa Capt 1PK<br>
Matthew W. Orman Capt VF2<br>
Evan D. Phillips Capt 1K3<br>
Nicholas E. Remshak Capt 015<br>
Alexander R. Roberts Capt 1V1<br>
Louis A. Rodriguez Capt 1G7<br>
Mark E. Sale, Jr. Capt 024<br>
Matthew S. Schwakoff Capt VR1<br>
Molly E. Smith Capt 1QE<br>
Joseph Q. Stewart Capt 1NH<br>
Noel S. Stitt Capt 1PR<br>
Gavriel B. Swerling Capt 1FU<br>
Dominique R. Thomas Capt TD9<br>
Erin R. Torres Capt 1MZ<br>
Helen Q. Vigil Capt 086<br>
Christopher J. Vish Capt V32<br>
Winston E. Williams Capt 1NG<br>
Ryan J. Wright Capt 1HM<br>
4. Under the provisions of section 5589 of ref (a), the Secretary of the Navy, acting for the President of the United States, hereby authorizes the promotion of the following named limited duty officers (LDO) to the grade indicated. Rank, pay, and allowances are effective from 1 April 2016.<br>
Name Grade MCC<br>
David Stevens LtCol NBM<br>
Kevin L. Freiburger Maj J25<br>
Jason H. Perry Maj L68<br>
Brian G. Wisneski Maj LAF<br>
5. Under the provisions of section 14308 of ref (a), the Secretary of the Navy, acting for the President of the United States, hereby authorizes the promotion of the following named reserve officers to the grade indicated. Rank, pay, and allowances are effective from 1 April 2016.<br>
Name Grade MCC<br>
Matthew F. Amidon Col S3A<br>
Aaron A. Fenn LtCol SAP<br>
Bradley G. Fessler LtCol S6E<br>
Frances C. Hardy LtCol HAB<br>
Bevin J. Keen LtCol HAB<br>
Ivan R. Matthews LtCol HAB<br>
Ryan B. Sather LtCol S6E<br>
Karen M. Walker LtCol IRR<br>
Keith J. Anthony Maj HAB<br>
James P. Donovan Maj S38<br>
David P. Heilig Maj HAB<br>
David R. Mathes Maj S3F<br>
Robert L. Miller Maj HAB<br>
Jason A. Neas Maj S7L<br>
Thomas L. Waldron Maj HAB<br>
Roberto Yanez Maj 1WX<br>
Taylor E. Price Capt SM3<br>
Benjamin M. Sparks Capt IRR<br>
Renarldo D. White Capt IRR<br>
Chase D. Williams Capt IRR<br>
6. Under the provisions of section 578 of refs (a) and (c), the Secretary of the Navy, acting for the President of the United States, hereby authorizes the promotions of the following named regular officers as indicated, to the permanent grade of Chief Warrant Officer Five (CWO5) through Chief Warrant Officer Three (CWO3). Rank, pay, and allowances are effective from 1 April 2016.<br>
Name Grade MCC<br>
Joseph J. Moschetto, Jr. CWO5 014<br>
Scott W. Richards CWO4 M75<br>
Jokim M. Davis CWO3 762<br>
Stephen M. Greulich CWO3 146<br>
Torrance C. Huggins CWO3 TJA<br>
7. Delay of Promotion. Per refs (b) and (h), if the respective commanding officer determines that an officer is not mentally, physically, morally, or professionally qualified for promotion, the promotion shall not be effected. This includes the physical examination requirement for reserve officers per section 10206 ref (a). The officer shall be given written notice of the grounds for delay before the effective date of the appointment, unless it is impracticable to do so, in which case the notice shall be given as soon as practicable. CMC (MMPR-1) must also be notified prior to the effective date of the appointment so that the promotion will not be effected in Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) and administrative action can be initiated. Refs (a), (b), (c), and (e) contain guidelines for the timely submission of supporting documentation.<br>
8. Retirement and Transfer. Officers considering voluntary retirement should review ref (d) for service obligation prior to acceptance of promotion. An officers selection for promotion carries over into the reserve, between AR and SMCR-IRR, and with augmentation into the regular component.<br>
9. Accepting and Declining Promotion. Any regular or reserve officer who is promoted under the refs is considered to have accepted such promotion on the effective date contained in paragraphs 3 through 6 (for purposes of date of rank, pay, and allowances in the grade to which promoted). To decline a promotion, an officer is required to submit a letter of declination to CMC (MMPR-1) expressly at the time their command notifies them of their promotion and directs that they begin wearing the insignia of the next higher grade. Any statement or action by the officer which signals their acceptance of the promotion, forever waives their right to decline.<br>
10. The following FY16 promotions are projected for May 2016 and are subject to change. Promotions from the remaining FY16 boards will be promulgated based on vacancy determination.<br>
Senior Officer Sel Junior Officer Sel<br>
Col S. E. Conway 21 C. R. Escamilla 26<br>
Col (AR) none none none none<br>
Col (R) none none none none<br>
LtCol G. G. Kellman 144 A. L. Jeppe 153<br>
LtCol (AR) G. D. Kinter 14 G. D. Kinter 14<br>
LtCol (R) J. M. Martell 69 G. L. Parment 76<br>
Maj (LDO) none none none none<br>
Maj (R) D. H. Newberry, Jr. 168 K. A. McAtee 184<br>
Capt J. I. Summerfield 363 T. J. Shumaker 415<br>
Capt (R) P. T. Morawek 88.5 B. B. Sweeney 131<br>
CWO5 none none none none<br>
CWO4 <br>
MOS: 0170 J. J. Elsbury 6 K. P. Kim 7<br>
MOS: 0306 T. L. McKinney 10 T. L. McKinney 10<br>
MOS: 2120 W. P. Tinney 1 W. P. Tinney 1<br>
MOS: 5702 R. G. Orosco 2 R. G. Orosco 2<br>
MOS: 6302 D. N. Paradis 2 D. N. Paradis 2<br>
CWO3 <br>
MOS: 5702 J. A. Alvarez 7 D. P. Carreon 9<br>
11. The following FY17 promotions are projected for May 2016 and are subject to change. Promotions from the remaining FY17 boards will be promulgated based on vacancy determination.<br>
Senior Officer Sel Junior Officer Sel<br>
LtCol (LDO)none none none none<br>
Maj R. N. Gomez 238 H. N. Espada 264<br>
Maj (LDO) none none none none<br>
12. For Marine officer promotion matters call Comm (703) 784-9706 or DSN 278-9706. Email inquiries may be submitted via the Promotion Branch internet web page at www.Marines.mil. Click on "Marines," go to the "career" section under "information for Marines" and then click on "promotions." Click on "officer promotions," then look under "contacts."<br>
13. Per ref (i), material can be mailed to Marine Corps History Division (HDR), 3078 Upshur Avenue, Quantico, Virginia, 22134. POC is Ms. Annette Amerman at Comm (703) 432-4875 or DSN 378-4875. Email address is history.division(at)usmc.mil.<br>
14. Release authorized by MajGen Craig Q. Timberlake, Director, Manpower Management Division.