FY18 Colonel Command Screening Board Results
This MARADMIN announces the results of the FY18 Colonel Command Screening Board, which selected 58 colonels as primary selectees and 29 as alternates for command assignments at various operating and supporting establishment commands. The board, convened on 17 July 2017, screened 153 colonels and colonels (select) for 58 command billets that will become available between 1 June 2018 and 31 May 2019.
Issued: August 3, 2017
1. On 17 July 2017, the Commandant of the Marine Corps convened the FY18 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 153 colonels and colonels (sel) for assignment to 58 operating/supporting establishment commands. Billets considered will normally become available during the period of 1 June 18 to 31 May 19.<br> 2. The board selected 58 officers as primaries for command. To accommodate the assignment process and the availability of individual officers, 29 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> Clemans, Craig C. MCLB BARSTOW<br> Collins, Kevin G. MCLOG<br> Goulette, Ryan G. MATSG-23<br> Gray, William C. 6TH MCD<br> Killeen, Sean C. HQSVC BN, MCRD PI<br> McWilliams, Michael E. CLR-2<br> Meade, Robert T. CLR-4<br> Mull, Denise M. CLR-25<br> Rizzo Jr, Ralph J. MARDET FT. LEONARDWOOD<br> Shelton Jr, James L. MCCSSS<br> Um, Joon H. CLR-35<br> 4.b. 8041/4402 Group<br> Name Command<br> Antekeier, Philip G. HQ SPT BN MCI WEST, MCB CAMP PEN<br> Canfield Jr, Daniel T. 6TH MARINES<br> Chawk III, Francis K. MCIOC, QUANTICO<br> Clark, Kevin E. 1ST MARINES<br> David, George J. CYBERSPACE WARFARE GROUP<br> Dunne, Justin S. 25TH MARINES<br> Everly, David R. TBS<br> Garcia Jr, Adolfo 14TH MARINES<br> Griffin, Christeon C. HQTRS BN, 1ST MARDIV<br> Grossnickle, Darry W. MACG-28<br> Hall, Howard F. WTBN, QUANTICO<br> Hall, Trevor 26TH MEU<br> Hussey, Lawrence K. USMC INTEL ACTIVITY<br> Hutchison, Kevin H. MCMWTC<br> Jenkins Jr, Larry M. III MHG (3D MIG)<br> Lemott Jr, Douglas MC CYBER OPS GROUP<br> Lynch II, John J. MRR<br> Miagany, Ricardo 11TH MARINES<br> Moran, Coby M. CATC CAMP FUJI<br> Perry, Jason S. 4TH MARINES<br> Poland, Gregory T. MCTOG<br> Priddy, Andrew T. 13TH MEU<br> Riley Jr, Donald J. CBIRF<br> Rochford II, John H. HQTRS BN, 2D MARDIV<br> Ryans II, James A. 8TH MARINES<br> Smith, Charles E. MACG-18<br> Stoddard, Kyle M. SOI WEST, MCB CAMP PEN<br> Tomich, Donald J. MBKS 8TH (AND) I<br> Walzer, Jordan D. II MHG (2D MIG)<br> Yost, Seth E. WFTBN, CAMP PEN<br> 4.c. 8042 Group<br> Name Command<br> Acosta, Stephen J. VMFAT-101, MAG-11<br> Anderson, Richard T. MCAS CAMP PEN<br> Atkinson, Hugh L. MAG-41<br> Bartolomea, William J. MAG-39<br> Bentley III, William C. MCB QUANTICO<br> Brodie, Robert B. 31ST MEU<br> Ciuccoli, Vincent J. HQ-SVC BN MCIPAC, MCB CAMP BUTLER<br> DeWolfe, Douglas S. MAG-12<br> Dockery, Charles B. MCAS MIRAMAR<br> Fanning, Robert B. HMX-1<br> Finneran, Robert B. MAG-29<br> Gallman, Kelvin W. MAWTS-1<br> Harms, Bradley J. MAG-36<br> Holtermann, Jay M. 15TH MEU<br> Johnson, Michael H. MATSG-21, PENSACOLA<br> Pavelko, Jeffrey M. TRAINING WING FIVE<br> Quinto, Michael P. MAG-14<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 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 21 August 17. 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 1 September 17.<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 Commandants Combined Commandership 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. FY18 courses will be announced via MARADMIN. Quotas per course are as follows: a maximum of 40 Colonel level commanders, 100 Lieutenant Colonel level Commanders, 50 Sergeants Major, and 100 spouses per course. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Further info is available from MCU online at: http:(slash)(slash)www.mcu.usmc.mil. POC for the Commanders Course is Major Lisa Arocho at (703) 432-4710 email: lisa.arocho@usmc.mil.<br> 9. 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@usmc.mil<br> Col D. S. DeWolfe, Aviation Col Monitor<br> DSN: 278-9300 COMM: (703) 784-9300<br> email: douglas.dewolfe@usmc.mil<br> Col D. R. Everly, Ground Col Monitor<br> DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703) 784-9300<br> email: david.r.everly@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@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@usmc.mil<br> 10. Release authorized by C. F. Swain, Deputy Director, Manpower Management Division.