Fiscal Year 2020 Transition Conversion Board Results
This MARADMIN announces the results of the Fiscal Year 2020 Transition Conversion Board for Marine Naval Aviators. Fifteen primary candidates and three alternates have been selected for transition conversion training to F-35, MV-22, KC-130, and NFO to SNA programs. Primary selectees must accept or decline their selection within 30 days of the message release date.
Issued: July 2, 2019
1. The following Marines have been selected for Transition Conversion training:<br> 1.a. Primary Candidates<br> RANK LAST NAME FIRST NAME MOS PROG<br> Maj Ertel Daniel 7523 F-35<br> Maj Monroe Jeffrey 7523 F-35<br> Maj Thayer Nathaniel 7509 F-35<br> Capt Faerber David 7523 F-35<br> Capt Garden Jason 7509 F-35<br> Capt Hardee Theodore 7523 F-35<br> Capt Hopkins Erik 7509 F-35<br> Capt Southerland Wilson 7523 F-35<br> Maj Tuck David 7565 MV-22<br> Maj Best Adam 7565 KC-130<br> Maj Test John 7563 KC-130<br> Capt Douville Brant 7565 KC-130<br> Capt Black Alexander 7525 NFO to SNA<br> Capt Perko Elliott 7525 NFO to SNA<br> Capt Ryland Robert 7588 NFO to SNA<br> 1.b. Alternates<br> RANK LAST NAME FIRST NAME MOS PROG <br> Capt Boley Brendan 7565 KC-130<br> Maj Rashid Syed 7525 NFO to SNA<br> Capt Kascsak Nicholas 7525 NFO to SNA<br> 2. Information regarding new assignment and order can be obtained from the aviation monitors (MMOA-2), DSN 278-9267 or (703) 784-9267.<br> 3. Applicants not selected by this board can anticipate the FY21 Transition Conversion board to be announced Feb 2020 via MARADMIN. Non-select application packages for the FY20 Transition Conversion will not be valid for future Transition Conversion boards. Each board is based on the needs of the Marine Corps and is unique in selection numbers and precept criteria.<br> 4. F-35 Field Conversion Assignments (MMOA)<br> 4.a. HQMC Aviation F-35 Squadron Transition policy letter, dated 30 July 2017, introduced various methods for transitioning legacy pilots to the F-35 subsequently authorizing "F-35 Field Conversions". F-35 Field Conversion is an assignments-based process managed by MMOA that will allow current TACAIR aviators to be considered for F-35 conversion, and provide the flexibility for MMOA to balance legacy assignment requirements throughout squadron transition timelines.<br> 4.b. MMOA will introduce F-35 Field Conversion assignments during the FY20 move cycle. F-35 Field Conversion assignments will be made as FRS capacities allow. Contact MMOA-2 for more details.<br> 4.c. Marines considered by the FY20 Transition/Conversion board, and not selected as primary candidates, will be subsequently considered in the Field Conversion process.<br> 5. All primary selects are required to accept or decline their selection via their respective monitor by email no later than 30 days from the release of this message. Declination letters are required to have general officer endorsement. For the NFO to SNA candidate, upon acceptance, the candidate will sign a student naval aviator service agreement for 96 months of obligated service from the date of successful completion of flight training and designation as a Naval aviator.<br> 6. POC for this MARADMIN is Maj C. R. Michalk, ASM-30, DSN 223-9865 or (703) 693-9865.<br> 7. Release authorized by MajGen Craig C. Crenshaw, Director, Manpower Management Division.