CY23 DARPA Service Chiefs Fellowship Program (DSCFP) Selection Results
This MARADMIN announces the selection results for the Calendar Year 2023 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Service Chiefs Fellowship Program. Eight primary selectees (Majors and Lieutenant Colonels from various MOSs) have been chosen to participate in quarterly 12-week fellowships at DARPA in Arlington, Virginia, with sessions running throughout 2023. Eight alternates were also identified and will be contacted on a space-available basis.
Issued: November 17, 2022
1. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to announce the selection board results for the CY23 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Service Chiefs Fellowship Program (SCFP). The DARPA SCFP (DSCFP) convenes quarterly and lasts approximately 12 weeks. The purpose of the fellowship is to familiarize Marines with DARPA's functions and efforts as the DOD's advanced Science and Technologies (S&T) organization in order to stimulate innovative improvements in the Corps, and to facilitate experimentation and transition of novel capabilities into the fleet. Upon completion of their assignment to the DSCFP, fellows serve as informal liaisons between DARPA and the services based on the close relationships developed during the program and an enhanced understanding of the DARPA technology development process.<br>
2. Selection to the CY23 DSCFP was extraordinarily competitive with a large number of highly qualified applicants. Considerations included program objectives, operational experience, academic background, MOS diversity, and current assignment. Primary and alternate candidates are identified. Those not selected are encouraged to reapply in the future. Selectees should contact the listed MARADMIN POCs via email to confirm their availability.<br>
3. Primary Selectees:<br>
Last Initials Rank MOS MCC QTR<br>
Yurkovich D.M. MAJ 0302 1F1 1ST<br>
Bryant S.T. CAPT 1702 T12 1ST<br>
Mantz B.A. LTCOL 8059 110 2ND<br>
Watkins J.R. MAJ 0802 052 2ND<br>
Kansier D.R. MAJ 7518 V6B 3RD<br>
Schrafft P.A. MAJ 0802 1NJ 3RD<br>
Duncan A.M. MAJ 0209 1C0 4TH<br>
Smithson M.S. MAJ 7566 1GF 4TH<br>
4. Alternates: ALPHABETICAL<br>
Last Initials Rank MOS MCC<br>
Cohoon J.D. MAJ 7318 1J1<br>
Ebenal B.M. MAJ 0202 1MZ<br>
Hahn K.P. LTCOl 7202 1PV<br>
Herron C.J. Maj 7563 J15<br>
Kozak J.A. LTCOL 7543 QAS<br>
Parsons M.D. MAJ 0802 1NE<br>
Peterson T.A. MAJ 7563 1RA<br>
Smith S.A. MAJ 0202 QDC<br>
5. Course Details:<br>
5.a. Location: Arlington, Virginia<br>
5.b. DSCFP Dates:<br>
5.b.1. QTR 1: 03 JAN – 24 MAR 23<br>
5.b.2. QTR 2: 28 MAR – 16 JUN 23<br>
5.b.3. QTR 3: 27 JUN – 15 SEP 23<br>
5.b.4. QTR 4: 19 SEP – 15 DEC 23<br>
6. Coordinating Instructions:<br>
6.a. Selectees will be contacted by DARPA via separate correspondence approximately four to six weeks prior to the start of their respective programs. If your contact information changes, please notify the POCs in this MARADMIN.<br>
6.b. All costs and TAD orders associated with the DSCFP will be funded by DARPA. For Marines traveling from outside the national capital region, DARPA will provide billeting, per diem, and travel costs. Marines within the national capital region will be reimbursed for mileage between their command and the agency, as well as any additional travel costs required by the program.<br>
6.c. DSCFP participants will receive an academic fitness report for the period as well as a letter from the DARPA director highlighting their time spent at the agency.<br>
6.d. Alternates will be contacted on a space available basis.<br>
7. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Karsten S. Heckl, Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.