Academic Year 2017-2018 (AY18) Marine Corps School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW) Student Selection Results
This MARADMIN announces the selection results for the Academic Year 2017-2018 Marine Corps School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW). A total of 26 officers (including USMC, joint-service, and international officers) were selected as primary candidates from 98 applicants, with additional USMC alternates identified and several Marines selected for joint-service advanced intermediate level schools (SAASS and SAMS).
Issued: December 27, 2016
1. In accordance with reference (A), a Marine Corps University (MCU) panel convened during November 2016 and selected 26 officers to attend SAW during AY18. 98 officers applied from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College (CSC), US Air Force Command and Staff College (ACSC), US Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC), and from individual service Distance Education Programs (DEP). The quality of the applicants this year reflects the superb caliber of the Intermediate Level School (ILS) programs that prepare officers for the challenges of advanced intermediate level education.<br> 2. Alternates. Several applicants were designated as alternates (joint-service and international alternates are not listed). In the event that a primary selection becomes unavailable, officers selected as alternates will be contacted individually.<br> 3. The following 26 officers are primary selects for SAW AY18.<br> Name Service MOS/Desig/AFSC Source<br> Campbell, J. F. USMC 0302 CSC<br> Carroll M. J. USMC 0302 CSC<br> Castillo, J. L. USMC 1802 CDET<br> Cavan, J. E. USMC 0302 CSC<br> Dirago, M. P. Australia Infantry CSC<br> Felix, K. M. USA 90A CGSC<br> Fields, R. L. USN 1320 ACSC<br> Flynn, G. J USMC 0302 CSC<br> Garza, J. M. USMC 0402 CSC<br> George, D. R. USMC 1302 CSC<br> Gordinier, R. R. USMC 0302 CSC<br> Graham, A. J. USMC 7563 CDET<br> Gruba, M. J. USMC 7564 CDET<br> Hunger, G. A. USAF 11F NIU<br> Hutchison, J. A. USMC 7525 CSC<br> Love, T. W. USMC 0302 CSC<br> Lucas, J. W. USA 19A CSC<br> Mehrtens, E. J. USAF 14N3 ACSC<br> Montero, J. E. USMC 0802 CDET<br> Ortiz, P. USMC 0602 CSC<br> Petersen, C. F. Canada Infantry CSC<br> Ruge, S. Germany Infantry CSC<br> Spaeder, L. P. USMC 0402 CDET<br> Tierney, C. T. USMC 0402 CSC<br> Turner, B. H. USMC 0302 CSC<br> Voyne, A.M. USMC 0202 CDET<br> 4. The following officers are USMC alternates for SAW AY18.<br> Name Service MOS/Desig/AFSC Source<br> Buckel, C. A. USMC 0302 CDET<br> Caola, J. S. USMC 0402 CDET<br> Carey, T. W. USMC 0302 CDET<br> Holton, E. V. USMC 0302 CDET<br> Neely, M. J. USMC 1302 CSC<br> Nelson, C. M. USMC 7202 CDET<br> Shuford, R. E. USMC 4302 CSC<br> Smith, T. J. USMC 0402 CDET<br> Warnagiris, C. J. USMC 0802 CDET<br> Williamson, C. A. USMC 0202 CDET<br> Woodard, R. W. USMC 0202 CDET<br> 5. The following officers were selected for joint-service advanced ILS.<br> 5.A. The School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS).<br> Name Service MOS/Desig/AFSC Source<br> Gordy, G. R. USMC 0302 CGSC<br> 5.B. The School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS).<br> Name Service MOS/Desig/AFSC Source<br> Boyce, R. L. USMC 7565 CGSC<br> Rohlfing, M. L. USMC 1802 CGSC<br> Tenold, B. K. USMC 0302 CGSC<br> Wilkins, J. K. USMC 0302 CGSC<br> 6. Security clearance and special access requirements are as follows:<br> 6.A. SAW/SAMS/SAASS: TS-SCI.<br> 6.B. Officers selected as either a primary or an alternate should immediately consult their local security manager/special security office (SSO) to confirm their eligibility for TS-SCI. Failure to coordinate clearance-access requirements may negate eligibility to attend advanced ILS.<br> 7. SAW: official passport required.<br> 8. Action.<br> 8.A. Primary selects must contact the Marine Corps University (MCU) Registrar organizational mailbox at mcu(underscore)registrar(at)usmcu.edu no later than 13 January 2017 to accept or decline selection to SAW, SAMS, and SAASS.<br> 8.B. Officers requiring PCS orders must contact MMOA to coordinate appropriate change of station timeline, per reference (B).<br> 8.C. All SAW, SAMS, and SAASS selects should contact their schools directly for guidance pertaining to check-in times/dates. SAW AY18 class start date is 5 July 2017.<br> 8.D. A Marine Corps CSC Resident selectee transition brief that covers transition instructions related to leave and administrative actions will be scheduled in coordination with Marine Corps CSC. Non-Marine Corps CSC Resident selects, especially those in the NCR, are invited to attend.<br> 8.E. Per reference (A), primary SAW selects are required to validate their undergraduate degrees by submitting official transcripts.<br> 8.E.1. Official transcripts must come directly from the degree granting institution to the MCU Registrar office. Transcripts that are hand delivered or e-mailed from students to MCU are not acceptable.<br> 8.E.2. Mailing address for official transcripts is President, Marine Corps University, Attn: Registrar, 2076 South Street, Quantico, VA 22134. For institutions that produce electronic official transcripts, the email address is: mcu(underscore)registrar(at)usmcu.edu.<br> 8.E.3. Official transcripts for SAW selects must be received before the first day of class. SAMS and SAASS selects should contact those schools directly for guidance on transcript submission requirements.<br> 8.F. SAW Selectees should confirm by email that SAW Administration has a correct personal phone and email to facilitate communication while in PCS transition and prior to the beginning of class. Emails should be titled AY18 SAW Selectee FI. Lastname, and sent to mcu(underscore)saw(at)usmcu.edu. Example is as follows: AY18 SAW Selectee I. Marine.<br> 9. Officers currently enrolled in resident or distance education ILS must successfully complete course of study to retain eligibility. For distance education officers, failure to complete entire course of study by 30 June 2017 terminates eligibility to attend SAW during AY18.<br> 10. POCs at MCU are:<br> 10.A. LtCol G. D. Juarez, USMC, Deputy Director SAW, tel: DSN 278-6890, comm: (703)784-6890, or email: gilbert.juarez(at)usmcu.edu<br> 10.B. LtCol C. B. Lynn, USMC, Operations Officer SAW, tel: DSN 278-5411, comm: (703)432-5411 or email: charles.lynn(at)usmcu.edu<br> 10.C. Maj Tucker, MCU Registrar, tel: DSN 378-4867, comm: (703)432-4867 or email: mcu(underscore)registrar(at)usmcu.edu.<br> 10.D. Ms. Z. T. Gibbs, Administrative Program Manager, SAW, tel: DSN 278-5318, comm: (703)432-5318 or email: zena.gibbs(at)usmcu.edu.<br> 10.E. The SAW organizational mailbox is recommended for inquiries and sending information. PII should not be sent via email but selectees can use AMRDEC SAFE to transfer files. The SAW organizational mailbox is mcu(underscore)saw(at)usmcu.edu.<br> 11. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Robert S. Walsh, Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command.