FY17-02 Test Pilot School (TPS) Selection Board Results
This MARADMIN announces the results of the FY17-02 Test Pilot School (TPS) selection board that convened on June 27, 2017. Four Marine captains were selected as primary candidates for assignment to either U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (NTPS) or U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School (AFTPS), with three additional captains selected as alternates. Selected officers must contact their monitors within two weeks to confirm acceptance and coordinate orders.
Issued: August 1, 2017
1. The FY17-02 TPS selection board convened on 27 June 2017 aboard NAS Patuxent River, in accordance with the references.<br> 2. The FY17-02 TPS primary selections for assignment to the U.S. Naval/U.S. Air Force TPS are as follows:<br> Rank Name MOS Selected for<br> Capt Kress, John 7523 AFTPS class 18-B, F-18 VX-31/China Lake<br> Capt Smith, Charles 7565 NTPS 155, AH-1W/Z HX-21/NAS Pax River<br> Capt Foxton, Joshua 7566 NTPS 155, CH-53E HX-21/NAS Pax River<br> Capt Willett, John 7566 NTPS 155, CH-53E HX-21/NAS Pax River<br> 3. The FY17-02 TPS alternate selections for assignment to the U.S. Naval/U.S. Air Force TPS are as follows:<br> Rank Name MOS Alternate for<br> Capt Anderson, Hugh 7523 AFTPS class 18-B<br> Capt Curry, Preston 7565 NTPS 155<br> Capt Conti, Daniel 7566 NTPS 155<br> 4. Officers selected should contact their monitor within two weeks of the release of this message to confirm acceptance of this assignment and coordinate school assignment orders.<br> 5. The quantity and type, model, series (T/M/S) requirement for pilot, NFO, and UAS selectees is based upon anticipated testing requirements for aircraft procurement programs up to two years in advance. Because testing requirements change, the quantity and T/M/S to be selected can and does change up to the date of the board. For this reason all interested pilots and NFOs were encouraged to submit packages. Officers who submitted packages but were not selected and desire to be considered on future boards are required to re-submit their application, including online applications, all required enclosures, and command endorsements.<br> 6. For additional information, contact LtCol Amspacher, Marine Aviation Detachment Executive Officer, Patuxent River, MD at (301) 342-1421 / DSN 342-1421 or via email at mark.amspacher@navy.mil.<br> 7. This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.<br> 8. Release authorized by MajGen Michael A. Rocco, Director, Manpower Management Division.