FY21-02 Test Pilot School (TPS) Selection Board Results
This MARADMIN announces the results of the FY21-02 Test Pilot School (TPS) selection board that convened on August 12, 2021. Five officers were selected as primary candidates for U.S. Naval Test Pilot School Class 162 and U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Class 22-B, with three additional officers selected as alternates. Selected officers must contact their monitor within two weeks to accept their school assignment orders.
Issued: September 2, 2021
1. The FY21-02 TPS selection board convened on 12 August 2021 aboard NAS Patuxent River in accordance with the references with authorization to select primary and alternate officers to attend US Naval Test Pilot School (NTPS) Class 162 and US Air Force Test Pilot School (AFTPS) Class 22-B.<br> 2. The FY21-02 TPS primary selections for assignment to the U.S. Naval TPS are as follows (read in five columns):<br> Rank: Name: MOS: Selected for: Location:<br> Maj Franquez II, Manuel 7563 NTPS 162, H-1 (HX-21) NAS Pax River<br> Maj Mills, Aaron 7566 NTPS 162, H-53 (HX-21) NAS Pax River<br> Capt Moeller, Mark 7523 NTPS 162, F/A-18(VX-23) NAS Pax River<br> Maj Winings, Nathan 7315 NTPS 162, UAS (UX-24) NAS Pax River<br> 3. The FY21-02 TPS primary selections for assignment to the U.S. Air Force TPS are as follows (read in five columns):<br> Rank: Name: MOS: Selected for: Location:<br> Maj Walpole, Brian 7523 AFTPS 22-B, F/A-18 (VX-31) NAS China Lake<br> 4. The FY21-02 TPS alternate selections are as follows (read in four columns):<br> Rank: Name: MOS: Alternate for:<br> Maj Aplers, Nils 7523 F/A-18<br> Capt Li, William 7566 H-53<br> Maj O'Brien, Christopher 7565 H-1<br> 5. Officers selected should contact their monitor, stating acceptance for school assignment orders within two weeks of the release of this message.<br> 6. The quantity and type, model, series (T/M/S) selection for Pilot, NFO and UAS applicants is based upon anticipated testing requirements for aircraft procurement programs. 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> 7. For additional information, contact Major Taylor, XO, Marine Aviation Detachment, Patuxent River, MD at comm 301-342-1421 or DSN 342-1421 or via email at joseph.e.taylor110.mil@us.navy.mil.<br> 8. This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.<br> 9. Release authorized by BGen Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division.