FY21 AVIATION PERSONNEL EXCHANGE PROGRAM (PEP) AND INTER-SERVICE EXCHANGE (ISE) PROGRAM SOLICITATION
Date Signed: 2/27/2020 | MARADMINS Number: 116/20
MARADMINS : 116/20

R 261831Z FEB 20
MARADMIN 116/20
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC AVN ASM WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/FY21 AVIATION PERSONNEL EXCHANGE PROGRAM (PEP) AND INTER-SERVICE EXCHANGE (ISE) PROGRAM SOLICITATION//
REF/A/MCO/1520.11F/20130327//
REF/B/DCA/MEMORANDUM/1520/20150804//
REF/C/MCO/1300.8/20140918//
NARR/REF A IS THE MARINE CORPS ORDER FOR THE PERSONNEL EXCHANGE PROGRAM. REF B IS THE DEPUTY COMMANDANT FOR AVIATION MEMORANDUM FOR ISE PERSONNEL ON AVIATION EXCHANGE TOURS WITH THE USMC. REF C IS THE MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY.//
POC/ROBERT ARBEGAST/LTCOL/CMC AVN ASM-52 WASHINGTON DC/DSN 224-9875/703-693-9875/ASM.AVIATION.EXCHANGE@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This MARADMIN seeks qualified Marines to represent the Marine Corps abroad by serving in PEP billets overseas with trusted foreign partners per ref A and in ISE billets with the United States Navy (USN) and Air Force (USAF) per ref B.  Selected individuals will facilitate interoperability and the exchange of professional and tactical expertise with host nation and joint services in two to three year exchange assignments.
2.  Eligibility.
2.A. Candidates must be on active duty.
2.B. Candidates must meet minimum time on station requirements.
2.C. Candidates must have sufficient obligated service remaining upon completion of PEP tour to fulfill a two-year follow-on assignment per page 5-13 of ref A.
2.D. Candidates must not be in receipt of orders or selected/slated for other programs.
2.E. Individuals attending resident PME and graduating in the summer of 2021 are encouraged to apply.  These individuals will not be available for language training until completion of their slated CPIB/CCLEB program.
2.F. Candidates must complete overseas screening to be considered for OCONUS tours and associated billets.
2.G. Aviators should be PME and SERE complete prior to the assignment start date.
3.  The following PEP billets will be selected in Jun 2020 for overseas assignment in FY21.
     Grade  BMOS      Billet         City          Date    MCC  Note
3.A. O3/04  7523      F/A-18 Pilot   Tindal        Jun 21  UCB  1
3.B. O3/04  6002      AMO            Williamstown  Dec 21  UCB  1
3.C. O3/04  7523      F/A-18 Pilot   Cold Lake     Jun 21  MCK  2
3.D. 03/04  7563      CH-146 Pilot   Ottawa        Jun 21  MCK  2
3.E. 03/04  7509/23   Typhoon Pilot  Lossiemouth   Dec 21  M60  3
3.F. 04/05  6002      HQ JSF         Marham        Jul 21  M60  3
3.G. 03/04  7566      Chinook Pilot  Benson        Dec 21  M60  3
3.H. 03/04  7566      Merlin Pilot   Yeovilton     Jun 21  K62  3
Note 1: Locations are in Australia.
Note 2: Locations are in Canada.
Note 3: Locations are in England.
4.  The following ISE billets will be selected in Jun 2020 for inter-service assignment in FY21.
     Svc  Grd   BMOS       Billet          City          Date    MCC
4.A. USAF O3/04 7518       JSF Inst Pilot  Nellis AFB    Dec 20  MC3
4.B. USAF 03/04 7563       HH-60 Pilot     Davis-Monthan Mar 21  1G1
4.C. USAF 03/04 7220       ATC Exchange    Eglin AFB     Jun 21  MC3
4.D. USAF 03/04 7588       EC-130 EWO      Davis-Monthan May 21  1G1
4.E. USN  03/04 7509/18/23 NAWDC Pilot     NAS Fallon    Jun 21  TFD
5.  Submission requirements.  Eligible Marines are encouraged to submit a naval letter application to CMC (ASM-52) NLT 29 May 2020.  Applications will include the following:
5.A. Naval letter with endorsements through first General Officer in their chain of command.  Those individuals who are assigned to DIFDEN billets must include an endorsement from the commanding officer of their last flying assignment. The letter will also include:
5.A.1. Rank, Full Name, EDIPI, PMOS.
5.A.2. Preferences listed in order of priority.
5.A.3. Contact information.
5.B. Enclosure 1 - Summary of experience.  Status of PME for grade.  List specific aviation areas of expertise.  List travel, academic and professional experience in foreign regions and with joint services.  Note any language proficiency.  Indicate time spent at each location.  Indicate extent of interaction with foreign and joint service populations, and whether previous experience was academic, business, religious, military, government, family, leisure, etc.
5.C. Enclosure 2 - Copy of email statement from PMOS monitor stating the officer meets TOS requirements, is not in receipt of orders, career timing supports, and is eligible to apply.
5.D. Enclosure 3 - Letter(s) of recommendation.  Endorsements and recommendations should include an assessment of the applicants potential to serve as a representative of the Commandant of the Marine Corps on independent duty overseas.
5.E. Enclosure 4 - Applicants applying for aviator billets must include a current copy of the DD2992 (Up-Chit).
5.F. Enclosure 5 - Current copy of individual aircrew qualification and designation letter.
5.G. Enclosure 6 - PEP applicants with dependents shall include a certificate of suitability from overseas screening per ref C.
5.H. Applicants shall ensure that their OMPF is current to include PME, FITREPS and current digital photo.  Do not enclose copies of Master Brief Sheet and photo.
5.I. Applicants are responsible for ensuring applications arrive at CMC (ASM) by the stated deadline.
5.J. Application template and PEP/ISE data sheet can be found at, http:(slash slash) www.aviation.marines.mil/Branches/Manpower-and-Support/Personnel-Exchange.
6. Submission instructions:
6.A. All packages must be submitted by the endorsing chain of command to CMC (ASM-52) NLT 29 May 2020. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
6.B. The commanding generals endorsement will be an important factor in the selection process. The endorsement should be an evaluation of the applicant’s capability to perform future aviation duties.
6.C. Once the application is complete, each element (application and subsequent enclosures) shall be uploaded to the PEP-ISE application website https:(slash)(slash)go.max.gov/dod/ FY21AviationExchangeBoard. Confirmation of completed submission will be emailed by applicant to both the POC listed in this message and to the applicants monitor.
6.D. Label all PDF files with Rank FNname LName_billet (e.g., Capt Joe Foss_UK F-35).
7.  Selection Board.  The selection board will be held in June 2020 and will be composed of representatives from Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Manpower Management Officer Assignments (DC, MRA, MMOA), Deputy Commandant for Aviation, Aviation Manpower and Support Branch (DC, AVN, ASM), and Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policy and Operations, International Affairs Branch (DC, PPO, PLU). The panel will select the best and most fully qualified Marines for each assignment.  Each applicants career path will be carefully considered during the selection process.  Panel results will be published by MARADMIN.
8.  Interested Marines shall contact their PMOS monitor to identify themselves for consideration and for any further information required about these billets.
9.  One primary and one alternate may be selected for these billets.Alternates will be contacted in the event the primary candidates are unavailable for assignment.  Notification will be via separate correspondence.  Applicants will be chosen based on requirements of the host unit, career development, potential and suitability as a representative of the USMC.
10.  PEP tours with partner nations may involve austere locations without access to the community services and U.S. military health care services that are normally available to personnel assigned to USMC bases and stations.  Routine healthcare will be reimbursed via the Tricare Overseas program.  Non-emergency travel to U.S. military treatment facilities will not be authorized at government expense.
11.  PEP personnel may qualify for special allowances which will defray many of the costs associated with independent, international duty.  These may include cost of living allowance, temporary lodging allowance, and overseas housing allowance.  These allowances may not cover all costs in all situations.  All prospective PEP personnel must be financially stable and prepared to incur potential unexpected costs.  Note:  For PEPs serving with foreign partner nations, all pay and allowances (except travel expenses incurred on behalf of the host nation) will be paid by the USMC.  PEPs will not receive host nation allowance or special pay.
12.  Primary candidates can expect permanent change of station (PCS) orders to coincide with coordinated language training dates or assumption of PEP tour as indicated above.  Each tour will be a minimum of two years in the PEP assignment, and a maximum of three years in English-speaking countries.
13.  Upon successful completion of PEP billet, PEPs will be assigned the Foreign Area Officer (FAO) or Regional Affairs Officer (RAO) additional MOS (AMOS) for their respective region.  The assignment of this MOS will make PEPs eligible for potential utilization in a FAO or RAO billet in the future.
14.  This bulletin is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
15.  Release authorized by LtGen S. R. Rudder, Deputy Commandantfor Aviation.//