FY23 Colonel Command Screening Board Results
This MARADMIN announces the results of the FY23 Colonel Command Screening Board, which convened on 18 July 2022 to screen 167 colonels and colonels (select) for assignment to 63 operating and supporting establishment commands. The board selected 63 officers as primary selectees and 32 officers as alternates for commands that will normally become available between 1 June 2023 and 31 May 2024.
Issued: August 4, 2022
1. On 18 July 2022, the Commandant of the Marine Corps convened the FY23 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 167 colonels and colonels (sel) for assignment to 63 operating/supporting establishment commands. Billets considered will normally become available during the period of 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024. 2. The board selected 63 officers as primaries for command. To accommodate the assignment process and the availability of individual officers, 32 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. 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. 4. The Commandant of the Marine Corps has approved the following: 4.a. 8040 Group Name Command BERG, JASON B. CLR-3 CHESTNUT, MELISSA D. CLR-27 FOSTER, MORINA D. WOUNDED WARRIOR REGIMENT GARAUX, JOSEPH M. MCI-EAST GOVEA, ERNEST CAMP BLAZ JAMES, MATTHEW T. 3D SUPPLY BN MCKINNEY, MATTHEW J. MCLB, ALBANY MICHAEL, RONNIE D. CAMP MUJUK MOYE, JOSEPH E. CLR-45 MULVEY, MATTHEW K. CLR-17 NASH, JENNIFER A. USMC ENGINEER SCHOOL WATSON, LUKE T. BLOUNT ISLAND COMMAND 4.b. 8041/4402 Group Name Command ALLEN, RYAN P. MACG-48 AYERS, DARRYL G. OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL BARNHART JR, ROBERT M. 23D MARINES BEASLEY II, ZEB B. CBIRF, MARFORCOM CELOTTO, DANIEL T. HQ SERVICE BN, MARFORCOM DIORIO JR, FRANK. 7TH MARINES DURANT, DUANE A. HQ MARCOR INTEL SCHOOL ELTRINGHAM, PETER B. 12TH MARINES EOVITO, BRYAN A. MC CYBER OPS GROUP FREEBY, JASON S. HQ SERVICE BN, MCRD SAN DIEGO GALVIN, JOSEPH E. HQ SERVICE BN, PARRIS ISLAND GLENN, STUART W. 13TH MEU HOOD, WILLIAM D. HQ SERVICE BN, HQMC ICKLES, DAVID H. 10TH MARINES KINITZ, JOHN S. SOI-EAST LEHANE, JOHN G. 3D MARINE LITTORAL REGIMENT LOMBARDO, WILLIAM L. MRTC, MARFORSOC MARTINEZ, DAVID M. MRSG, MARFORSOC MCARTHUR, CHRISTOPHER B. RTR, MCRD PI MCGUIRE, CHRISTOPHER P. WFTBN CAMP PENDLETON MEADOR, ERIC A. HQ BN 3D MARDIV MULVIHILL, BRIAN T. 5TH MARINES NEVILLE, JAMEL L. MC CYBER WARFARE GROUP NICOL JR, CHARLES D. 1ST MCD OSBORNE III, WILLIAM V. HQTRS MIG I MEF QUINTER, JASON P. MACG-38 REED, SCOTT M. MCSF REGIMENT REID, JAMES B. 26TH MEU ROMA, JOHN J. 2D MARINES RUMMLER, PETER M. RTR, MCRD SAN DIEGO SCHAEFER, MARK F. HQ SERVICE BN, MARFORPAC SCHROER, MATTHEW P. MCCES SMITH, MARK A. HQ BN, TECOM STOUTENBOROUGH, JARROD W. MARDET, FT SILL VAUGHN, JONATHAN H. SECURITY BN, CAMP PENDLETON VENNING, BENJAMIN M. AAV SCHOOL 4.c. 8042 Group Name Command BEAVEN, JEREMY W. MCB, HAWAII BENNETT, DAVID J. 15TH MEU BIDSTRUP, JONATHAN E. EWTGLANT BORTNEM, MARK D. MCAS, BEAUFORT BRENNAN, MICHAEL P. MAG-41 DERRICK, JAMES C. MAG-26 DELPIZZO III, CHARLES W. VMX-1 FITZSIMMONS, DAVID M. MAG-29 HUNTER, KEVIN G. MAG-16 NICKA, ROY J. MAG-13 PACATTE, WILLIAM C. MCAS, FUTENMA SHADLE, RYAN E. HMX-1 SMITH, JOSHUA M. MAWTS-1 STONE, JARED K. MCAS, YUMA TRIMBLE, THOMAS N. 24TH MEU 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. 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/webcenter/portal/MMOA3_BUI and then selecting the "Colonel Command Screening" link. The list will be posted alphabetically by full name and MOS. 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. 7. Coordinating instructions. 7.a. Primary selectees are to accept via email to their monitor listed in paragraph (8) NLT 14 business days from the release of this message. 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 14 business days from the release of this message. 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. 7.c. 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 ten-day commanders course and a five-day spouses workshop. These courses are conducted semiannually. FY23 courses will be announced via MARADMIN. The point of contact (POC) for the Cornerstone course is the Marine Corp University Professional Programs office which may be reached at DSN 432-9753 or commercial (703) 784-9753/ (703) 784-4684, or via email at MCU_LLI@USMCU.EDU. Further information is available at https:(slash)(slash)www.usmcu.edu/Academic-Programs/Lejeune-Leadership-Institute/Commandants-Combined-Commandership-Course/. 7.d. Officers slated for Ground Combat Element (GCE) commands are encouraged to attend the four-day GCE Commanders Course (GCECC) prior to, or within the first six months of assuming command. GCECC is a four day, operationally focused command preparation course to better ready GCE commanders to lead, train, and tactically employ their battalions and regiments in the context of Maneuver Warfare in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force. Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group (MCTOG) conducts the course semiannually. A separate MARDMIN will announce FY23 course dates. Course attendance is unit funded. The POC for the GCECCC is the MCTOG Assistant Operations Officer, Maj Michael Bianca at (760) 830-8989, or email: michael.bianca@usmc.mil. 7.e. Officers slated for Logistics Combat Element (LCE) commands are encouraged to attend the Logistics Commanders Course (LCC) prior to, or within the first six months of assuming command. The LCC is designed to cover topics unique to readiness, training, and leadership of logistics units. Marine Corps Logistics Operations Group (MCLOG) conducts the training annually. A separate MARADMIN will announce FY23 course dates. Course attendance is unit funded. The POC for the LCC is Maj Antonio Cillo, MLCOG Operations Officer at (760) 830-0474 or email: antonio.j.cillo@usmc.mil. 7.f. Officers slated for Air Command Element (ACE) commands are encouraged to attend the annual Commanders Course/Re-Black at Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). The Commander's Course is conducted over two days and is designed to update current and prospective aviation and aviation support commanders on manning, tactics, and equipment relevant to Marine aviation as a whole. Re-Black is a one-day conference that is conducted at the conclusion of the Commander's Course, and is designed to update aviation leaders and weapons and tactics instructors on current threats, emerging technologies, and evolving tactics within specific communities. Conference attendance is unit funded. A separate MARADIN will announce the FY23 conference dates. The POC is Maj Daniel Abney, MAWTS-1 Academics Officer, at (928) 269-2643 or email daniel.abney@usmc.mil. 8. MMOA Points of Contact: Col N. I. Brown, Branch Head, MMOA DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703) 784-9300 Email: nick.i.brown@usmc.mil Col M. T. James, Ground Col Monitor DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703)784-9300 Email: matthew.t.james@usmc.mil Col R. E. Herrmann, Aviation Col Monitor DSN: 278-9300 COMM: (703) 784-9300 Email: robert.herrmann@usmc.mil 9. Release authorized by MajGen Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division.