Fiscal Year 2025 Colonel Command Screening Board Results
This MARADMIN announces the results of the Fiscal Year 2025 Colonel Command Screening Board, which selected 62 colonels as primary selectees for command assignments from a pool of 186 eligible officers. The board also identified 33 officers as alternates to fill positions if primary selectees decline or are unable to assume command. Primary selectees must accept or decline their command assignments by August 15, 2024, with most commands beginning between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026.
Issued: July 31, 2024
1. The Fiscal Year 2025 Colonel Command Screening board convened on 10 July 2024. Nine general officers screened the records of 186 colonels and colonels (sel) for assignment to 62 commands. 2. The board selected 62 officers as primaries for command. To accommodate the assignment process and the availability of individual officers, the board identified 33 officers as alternates. The alternate list provides officers to meet requirements should a primary selectee decline or otherwise be unable to assume command. 3. Command screening ensures that Marines receive the best possible leadership while providing all eligible officers with a fair and equitable opportunity to compete for command. This board was tasked with prioritizing commands which have direct contact with the initial training of Marines and with recruiting. These two elements are vital to the future of the Corps and this screening board has appropriately placed some of our very best leaders in these key billets. The small number of command billets available relative to the number of eligible officers makes command selection an exceptionally competitive process. 4. The following officers are approved as primary selectees for command: 4.a. Commandant's Special Selection Program Name MOS Group Command Ash, Phillip T. 8042 MAWTS-1 Clark, Vanessa M. 8042 HMX-1 Greco, Jerome C. 8041 12th MCD Jones Jr. Robert M. 8041 1st MCD Tumanjan, David P. 8041 8th MCD Melendez, Madeline M. 8040 OCS 4.b. 8040 Group Name Command Caola, Jarrad S. CLR-3 Fairley, Robert A. 3d Supply Bn Issitt, Brogan C. Defense Distribution Site, DLA Lewis, Kevan D. CLR-45 Marshall Jr, Richard D. MCB Camp Blaz Melendez III, Marcos A. HQSVC Bn, HQMC Merles, David A. Blount Island Command Welch, Sean L. Marine Depot Maintenance Command Williams, Patrick S. CLR-27 Wisherd, Aron K. Marine Corps Engineer School Zimmerman, Christina F. CLR-17 4.c. 8041 Group Name Command Allshouse, Steven C. 10th Marines Awtry, Aaron M. 23d Marines Bariletti, Anthony P. RTR, MCRD Parris Island Berendsen, Lynn W. Assault Amphibian School Bn Calvin, Juliet H. Marine Corps Cyber Ops Group (MCOG) Carlson, Michal MACG-48 Deleal II, William E. HQTRS MIG, I MEF Diana, Gabriel L. 3d MLR Doctor Jr., William Camp Mujuk Farsaad, Alexander HQTRS Bn, TECOM Flynn III, George J. 5th Marines Grimmett, Chad R. HQSVC Bn, MARFORPAC Goldberg, Albert J. Marine Raider Support Group, MARFORSOC Harrington, Ryan F. EWTGLANT Hlad, Michael T. DISA-PAC Holton, Edward V. 2d Marines Johnston, Jason R. HQTRS, MARCOR INTEL SCHOOLS (MCIS) Maese, Tracy A. RTR, MCRD San Diego May, Robert F. SOI-East, MCB Camp Lejeune NC Moder, John A. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment Neikirk, Richard P. 12th MLR O'Connell IV, Edward J. MACG-38 Portaro, Jacob D. Cyberspace Warfare Group (MCCYWG) Quist, Erik C. CBIRF, MARFORCOM Robeson Jr., Mastin M. HQTRS Bn, 3D MARDIV Rock, Michael C. HQSVC Bn, MARFORCOM Shankar, Arun MCCES (Comm/Elec School, 29 Palms) Soucie, William R. Marine Detachment, Ft. Sill Stansberry, Leslie M. 22d MEU Stinnett Jr., Richard J. WFTBN, Camp Pendleton Terrell, Andrew E. 7th Marines 4.d. 8042 Group Name Command Alvarez, Richard 13th MEU Blejski, Michael A. MAG-24 Devore, Jarrod A. MAG-11 Dirk, John D. MAG-12 Drieslein, Timothy R. MCAS, Cherry Point NC Farrington II, Thomas C. HQSPT BN, MCIEAST, MCB Camp Lejeune NC Fleming, George E. MAG-39 Goodno, Alexander E. MAG-13 Kaiser, Daniel W. MAG-26 Lee, Thomas B. MAG-41 Millett III, William B. MCAS, Iwakuni Perrottet, Michael T. MCAS, New River NC Storm, Nathan J. MAG-16 Wallace, William R. HQSVC BN, MCRD San Diego 5. MMOA-3 will place a letter annotating selection in the official military personnel files of all officers selected as primaries or alternates. 6. MMOA will publish the list of officers selected as alternates on the MMOA-3 "Colonel Command Screening" webpage located at https:(slash)(slash)www.manpower.usmc.mil/wordpress/?active_marine= active-marines-home/manpower-management-division/mmoa/mmoa-3- homepage/colonel-command-screening. MMOA will list alternates alphabetically by full name and MOS. 7. Coordinating instructions 7.a. Primary selectees. Primary selectees are to accept or decline via email to their monitor listed in paragraph (8) NLT 15 Aug 2024. The majority of primary selectees will assume command between 1 June 2025 and 31 May 2026. 7.b. Alternate selectees. No action is required by officers on the alternate list. If a command becomes vacant due to a declination or other extenuating circumstances, Manpower Management will fleet-up an officer from the alternate list. 7.c. Declinations. Officers who decline command must submit a declination in writing (AA Form) via the first general officer in their chain of command addressed to HQMC via MMOA-3 NLT 15 Aug 2024. Officers who decline command are ineligible for future command, unless otherwise approved by the Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs due to extraordinary circumstances. 7.d. Deferrals. Officers selected for command who are unable to execute orders due to extraordinary circumstances may request a deferral. If approved, the Director, Manpower Management will defer the officer to a future command screening board. Primary selectees may submit a deferral request in writing (AA Form) to HQMC (MMOA-3) via the first general officer in their chain of command. 7.e. Officers slated to command will schedule their attendance to the Cornerstone: Commandant's Combined Commandership Program prior to, or shortly after, assuming command. The program consists of two courses conducted concurrently aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico: a 10 day commanders course and a 5 day spouses workshop. FY25 courses will be announced via MARADMIN. The point of contact (POC) for the Cornerstone course is the Marine Corp University Lejeune Leadership Institute which may be reached at DSN 432-9753 or commercial (703) 784-9753/(703) 784-4684, or via email: LLI_MLD@usmcu.edu. Further information is available at https:(slash)(slash)www.usmcu.edu/Academic-Programs/Lejeune- Leadership-Institute/Commandants-Combined-Commandership-Course/. 7.f. Officers slated for Ground Combat Element (GCE) commands are encouraged to attend the 5 day GCE Commanders Course (GCECC) at the Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group (MCTOG) prior to, or within the first 6 months of assuming command. A separate MARDMIN will announce FY25 course dates. 7.g. Officers slated for Logistics commands across the Fleet Marine Force and Supporting Establishment are encouraged to attend the annual Logistics Commanders Course (LCC) conducted by the Marine Corps Logistics Operations Group. A separate MARADMIN will announce FY25 course dates. 7.h. Officers slated for Air Command Element (ACE) commands are encouraged to attend the annual Commanders Conference/Re-Black at Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). A separate MARADMIN will announce the FY25 conference dates. 8. MMOA Points of Contact: Col D. C. Hyman Branch Head, MMOA DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703) 784-9300 Email: david.hyman@usmc.mil Col R. F. May, Ground Col Monitor DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703)784-9300 Email: robert.may@usmc.mil Col M. A. Blejski, Aviation Col Monitor DSN: 278-9300 COMM: (703) 784-9300 Email: michael.a.blejski@usmc.mil 9. Release authorized by BGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director, Manpower Management Division.