FY17 Colonel Command Screening Board Results
This MARADMIN announces the results of the FY17 Colonel Command Screening Board, which convened on 11 July 2016 to select colonels for 61 operating and supporting establishment commands available from 1 June 2017 to 31 May 2018. The board selected 61 primary officers and 36 alternates from 179 eligible colonels, with primary selectees required to accept command by 15 August 2016 or submit declinations by 29 August 2016.
Issued: August 2, 2016
1. On 11 July 2016, the Commandant of the Marine Corps convened the FY17 Colonel Command Screening Board. The purpose of command screening is to ensure that Marines receive the best possible leadership and to provide all eligible officers with a fair and equitable opportunity to command. Nine general officers screened the records of 179 colonels and colonels (sel) for assignment to 61 operating/supporting establishment commands. Billets considered will become available during the period of 1 June 17 to 31 May 18.<br> 2. The board selected 61 officers as primaries for command. To accommodate the assignment process and the availability of individual officers, 36 officers were selected as alternates and found eligible for command by the board. The alternate list provides an adequate number of officers to meet the command requirements should an officer decline command or otherwise be unable to take command.<br> 3. The quality of the Marines considered reaffirms that the Corps continues to produce and promote leaders of the highest caliber. The relatively small number of command billets available and the large number of eligible officers combine to make command selection an exceptionally competitive process.<br> 4. The Commandant of the Marine Corps has approved the following:<br> 4.a. 8040 Group<br> Name Command<br> Bergen, Andrew J. BLOUNT ISLAND COMMAND<br> Conway, Scott E. HQSPT BN MCIEAST - MCB CAMP LEJ<br> Hennigan, Maura M. CLR-3<br> Johnson, Scott R. HQ REGT, 3D MLG<br> Miller, Boyd A. HQ REGT, 2D MLG<br> Oppenheim, Michael H. CLR-45<br> Prosser, Michael B. CLR-1<br> Taylor, Michael C. MC EMBASSY SEC GRP<br> Trimble, Alphonso MCLB ALBANY<br> Tucker, Patrick M. CLR-15<br> 4.b. 8041/4402 Group<br> Name Command<br> Alonso, Dawn R. I MHG<br> Atkinson, John B. HQSVC BN, MCB QUANTICO<br> Barnett, John M. RTR, MCRD PI<br> Boyce, Giles R. HQTRS BN, 3D MARDIV<br> Brady, Richard T. HQ WESTERN US MEPCOM<br> Brooks Jr, Michael A. MARINE RAIDER REGT<br> Burkepile, Keith E. HQSVC BN, MARFORPAC<br> Carter, Jennifer E. HQSVC BN, MCRD SD<br> Clark, Robert M. 4TH MCD<br> Cloutier, Eric D. 24TH MEU<br> Ellison, Kyle B. 7TH MAR<br> Fallon, David M. 9TH MCD<br> Ford, Dom D. MCCES (COMM/ELEC SCHOOL)<br> Fridriksson, Fridrik 11TH MEU<br> Gilman, Brian L. MAR SPECIAL OPS SCHL<br> Gondek, Scott A. MACG-48<br> Hoffman, Randall S. WFTBN MCRD PI<br> Hudspeth, David W. 3D MAR<br> Kazmier, Daniel R. RTR, MCRD SD<br> Keane, Stephen F. SECURITY BN, MCB CAM PEN<br> McDonough III, James P. 10TH MAR<br> Monclova, Ivan I. 1ST MCD<br> Morgan, Jeffery M. 12TH MAR<br> Pugh, Randolph G. MCIS<br> Reid Jr, Desmond A. CYBERSPACE WARFARE GROUP<br> Schreffler III, George C. 5TH MAR<br> Sokol, Blair J. 2D MAR<br> Styskal, Michael S. MCSF REGT<br> Vandaveer, Jeffrey A. MACG-38<br> Wallis III, David C. SOI EAST<br> White, Steven J. 23D MAR<br> Williamson, Ahmed T. OCS<br> Yaroslaski, Daniel L. ASSAULT AMPHIBIAN SCHOOL BN<br> 4.c. 8042 Group<br> Name Command<br> Barranco Jr, John B. EWTGLANT<br> Berke, David R. VMFAT-501<br> Bolton, Jack G. MATSG-22<br> Boniface, Christopher J. MAG-26<br> Campbell III, Thomas H. HQSVC BN, MARFORCOM<br> Coppess, Mark S. MCAS FUTENMA<br> Doran, Simon M. MAG-11<br> Lightfoot, Stephen J. MAG-24<br> McArdle, Peter L. VMX-1<br> Miller, Timothy P. MCAS BEAUFORT<br> Moses, Charles J. MAG-41<br> Mowery, Matthew T. MAG-39<br> Perez, Michael J. 22D MEU<br> Phares, Matthew H. MAG-31<br> Sauerland Jr, William R. MAG-13<br> Suggs, David A. MCAS YUMA<br> Thompson, Alison J. MAG-49<br> Wadle, Scott W. HQSVC BN, HQMC<br> 5. All officers selected as primaries and alternates for command will have a letter annotating selection included in their Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) by MMOA-3.<br> 6. The list of officers selected as alternates will be published via the MMOA-3 "Board Updates and Information" webpage located at, https:(slash)(slash)www.manpower.usmc.mil/boardupdatesandinformation, and then selecting the "Colonel Command Screening" link. The list will be posted alphabetically by full name, MOS and current MCC. No action is required by officers on this list. If a command becomes vacant due to a declination or other circumstances, an approved alternate will be fleeted-up from the prioritized alternate list.<br> 7. Coordinating Instructions.<br> 7.a. Primary selectees are to accept via email to their monitor listed in paragraph (9) NLT 15 Aug 16. Those officers who decline command must submit their declination in writing (AA form) via the first general officer in their chain of command to HQMC (MMOA-3) NLT 29 Aug 16.<br> 7.b. Officers who decline command, unless otherwise approved by DC Manpower and Reserve Affairs due to extraordinary circumstances, will not be considered for any other command during the slating year and are ineligible for command screening on future boards.<br> 8. Officers slated to command will schedule their attendance to the Resident USMC Commanders Program prior to, or shortly after, assuming command. The program consists of two courses conducted concurrently aboard MCB Quantico: a ten day commanders course and a 5 day spouses workshop. These courses are conducted semiannually. FY17 courses will be announced via MARADMIN. Further info is available from MCU online at: http:(slash)(slash)www.mcu.usmc.mil/lleadership/SitePages/ccpsw.aspx POCs for the Commanders Course are Major Michael Kibler at (703)784-6850 email: michael.kibler(at)usmc.mil or Mr. Mike Hyams at (703)432-4710 email: michael.hyams(at)usmc.mil.<br> 9. CMC(MMOA) Points of Contact:<br> Col B. M. Wilson, MMOA Branch Head<br> DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703)784-9300<br> email: blake.m.wilson(at)usmc.mil<br> Col S. J. Lightfoot, Aviation Col Monitor<br> DSN: 278-9300 COMM: (703) 784-9300<br> email: stephen.lightfoot(at)usmc.mil<br> Col B. W. Neil, Ground Col Monitor<br> DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703) 784-9300<br> email: brian.neil(at)usmc.mil<br> LtCol S. O. Meredith, Head, MMOA-3, Plans and Programs<br> DSN: 278-9284, COMM: (703) 784-9284<br> email: scott.meredith(at)usmc.mil<br> Maj M. D. Nicholson, Plans Officer, MMOA-3, Plans and Programs<br> DSN: 278-9284, COMM: (703) 784-9284<br> email: mark.nicholson(at)usmc.mil<br> 10. Release authorized by MajGen Craig Q. Timberlake, Director, Manpower Management Division.