Fiscal Year 2021 Transition Conversion Board Results
This MARADMIN announces the results of the Fiscal Year 2021 Transition Conversion Board for Marine Naval Aviators. Sixteen Marines (Captains and Majors) have been selected for various transition conversion training programs including rotary wing to strike, MV-22, KC-130, NFO to SNA, NFO to PFIP, and Pilot/NFO to UAS. Selected personnel must accept or decline their selection within 30 days of the message release date.
Issued: July 7, 2020
1. The following Marines have been selected for Transition Conversion training:<br> RANK LAST NAME FIRST NAME PMOS PROGRAM<br> Capt Elwell Joshua 7565 RW to Strike<br> Capt Smith Brandon 7563 RW to Strike<br> Capt Wood Collin 7563 RW to Strike<br> Maj Huff Christopher 7565 MV-22<br> Capt Matacotta Anthony 7563 KC-130<br> Capt Ross Edward 7565 KC-130<br> Capt Fuller John 7525 NFO to SNA<br> Capt Santangelo Sage 7525 NFO to SNA<br> Capt Vanwettering Zachary 7525 NFO to SNA<br> Maj Harding William 7525 NFO to PFIP<br> Maj Johnson Joshua 7588 NFO to PFIP<br> Maj Norman Thane 7525 NFO to PFIP<br> Capt Hernandez James 7525 NFO to PFIP<br> Maj Hampton Brian 7565 Pilot/NFO to UAS<br> Maj Watts Chester 7525 Pilot/NFO to UAS<br> Capt Engel Jeffery 7525 Pilot/NFO to UAS <br> 2. Alternates will be contacted in the event the primary candidates are unavailable for assignment. Notification will be via separate correspondence.<br> 3. Information regarding new assignment and orders can be obtained from the aviation monitors (MMOA-2), DSN 278-9267 or (703) 784-9267.<br> 4. Applicants not selected by this board can anticipate the FY22 Transition Conversion board to be announced Feb 2021 via MARADMIN. Non-select application packages for the FY21 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> 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.<br> 6. POC for this MARADMIN is Maj C. R. Michalk, ASM-30, DSN 223-9865 or (703) 693-9865.<br> 7. Release is authorized by MajGen David A. Ottignon, Director, Manpower Management Division.