FY16 Enlisted Appointments to the Naval Academy
This MARADMIN announces the selection of enlisted Marines for FY16 appointments to the United States Naval Academy (USNA) and the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS). Five Marines were selected for direct appointment to USNA, and nine Marines were selected to attend NAPS. Selected Marines must complete physical qualifications through DODMERB before PCS orders are issued, and will be released from active duty to the Individual Ready Reserve the day before classes begin.
Issued: June 7, 2016
1. Per Refs (A) and (B), The following Marines were selected to attend the United States Naval Academy (USNA):<br> NAME RANK CODE<br> Gregory, Matthew J. LCPL KA<br> Naphy, Jared R. CPL 11<br> Pankratz, Frey J. LCPL 11<br> Powers, Benjamin J. LCPL 11<br> Wilt, James A. CPL 11<br> 2. Per Refs (A) and (B), The following Marines were selected to attend the United States Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS):<br> NAME RANK CODE<br> Ellerman, Elijah E. CPL 11<br> Groenheim, Austin, M LCPL 11<br> Harnisch, Luke G. CPL 11<br> Kacor, Matthew S. CPL 11<br> Keago, Nixon CPL 11<br> McLeod, Christopher J. CPL 11<br> Sand, Allen C. LCPL 11<br> Seguy, Barnave J. CPL 11<br> Tomoney, Madihah H. LCPL 11<br> 3. The USNA has notified the selects by Letter of Selection and Assignment to USNA.<br> 4. Direct all communication in regard to the physical examination process and appointment to USNA. Marines will remain with present unit until all qualifications are met. Prior to issuance of orders, the selectees must be found physically qualified by the Department of the Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DODMERB).<br> 5. Once determined qualified, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders will be immediately issued by the Commandant of the Marine Corps (MMEA-85) for Regular Component Marines to proceed to USNA. Reserve Units will issue orders to Reserve Marines. Recruit Training and follow on schools shall not prevent a selected applicant from attending required orientations and the commencement of their college classses.<br> 6. Per Ref (C), the day before classes begin the Marines will be issued a DD Form 214 and released from Active Duty to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). Administration guidence provided by Ref (C) applies.<br> 7. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.<br> 8. Release Authorized by BGen Paul J. Kennedy, CG, MCRC.