CONVENING OF THE FY23 U.S. MARINE CORPS LIEUTENANT COLONEL AND MAJOR LIMITED DUTY OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD
Date Signed: 8/13/2021 | MARADMINS Number: 421/21
MARADMINS : 421/21

R 131539Z AUG 21
MARADMIN 421/21
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/CONVENING OF THE FY23 U.S. MARINE CORPS LIEUTENANT COLONEL AND MAJOR LIMITED DUTY OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD//
REF/A/MSGID: MSG/CMC/261600ZAPR21//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/CMC MMPR/YMD: 20201201//
REF/C/MSGID: MCO/P1070.12K/YMD: 20000714//
REF/D/MSGID: DOC/CMC MMRP/YMD: 20180501//
REF/E/MSGID: DOC/CMC MCCDC C 40 OP/YMD: 20080125//
REF/F/MSGID: MSG/CMC/112035ZDEC08//
REF/G/MSGID: MSG/CMC/052215ZFEB2018//
NARR/REF A IS MARADMIN 229/21, FY23 U.S. MARINE CORPS OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS. REF B IS MCBUL 1400, OFFICER LINEAL PRECEDENCE (WILL BE UPDATED JULY 2021 PRIOR TO BOARD CONVENING). REF C IS MCO P1070.12K W/CH 1, MARINE CORPS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (IRAM). REF D IS MCO 1610.7A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM (PES). REF E IS MCO 1553.4B PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (PME). REF F IS MARADMIN 703/08, OFFICER PME SUMMARY. REF G IS MARADMIN 077/18 USMC OFFICER/ENLISTED PROMOTION BOARDS UPDATE MATERIAL SUBMISSION GUIDANCE.//
POC/KRISTIN E. HANNA/MAJ/MMPR-1/-/TEL: (703)784-9703/EMAIL: KRISTIN.E.HANNA@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  As announced by reference (a), the FY23 U.S. Marine Corps Limited Duty Officer (LDO) Promotion Selection Boards will convene on 16 September 2021, at Harry Lee Hall, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA.  The Promotion Selection Boards will consider permanent Limited Duty Officers for promotion to the grades of Lieutenant Colonel and Major.  Permanent LDOs compete for promotion as vacancies become available in their grade and competitive category military occupational specialty (MOS).  Officers in a temporary status will not be eligible for consideration for promotion by the board.
2.  Promotion Boards.  The boards will consider, by MOS and grade and only as specified by the yearly promotion plan, three categories of officers:  above-zone, in-zone, and below-zone.  Officers defined as permanent LDO in reference (b) on the date the boards convene are eligible for the relevant boards.  However, officers with established separation/retirement dates within 90 days after the convening date of their respective board will not be considered by the board if the separation/retirement date is established by the date the board convenes.  In addition, captains who are not U.S. Citizens will not be considered for promotion to major.  Officers whose lineal control number (LCN) precedes the senior officer in-zone are defined as above-zone. Those above-zone officers who have not been previously considered are defined as "above-zone, not previously considered."  Officers in this status are considered by the boards to be in-zone.  Officers may review reference (b) and their eligibility for the boards on the internet at the officer promotion homepage.  The senior and junior officers in-zone (SR AND JR IZ) and the junior officer eligible below-zone (JR BZ) are as follows (Encl (1) of reference (b) applies):
2.a.  LDO Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Selection Board.  The MOS 0605, 1705, 2305, 2802, 5902, 6004, 6302, and 6502 selection boards will consider below-zone (BZ) officers.
2.a.1.  MOS 0605                            DOR          LCN
        SR IZ: Maj Jeremy J. Willoughby     01 Mar 18    21494000
        JR IZ: Maj Rafael E. Masalbaladejo  01 Sep 18    22092000
        ONLY BZ: Maj Curtis B. Miller       01 Mar 19    22732000
2.a.2.  MOS 1705
        ONLY IZ: Maj Anthony C. Siciliano   01 Mar 18    21469200
        ONLY BZ: Maj Aaron S. Ellis         01 Mar 19    22733000
2.a.3.  MOS 2305
        ONLY IZ: Maj Andrew E. Cheatum      01 Mar 18    21504000
        JR BZ: Maj Matthew J. Anderson      01 Apr 19    22832000
2.a.4.  MOS 2802
        SR IZ: Maj Raymond H. Hunt III      01 May 17    20354000
        JR IZ: Maj Stephen T. Sutton        01 Mar 18    21501000
        ONLY BZ: Maj Ross A. Hrynewych      01 Mar 19    22731000
2.a.5.  MOS 3302
        ONLY IZ: Maj Arlie L. Miller        01 Sep 16    19799000
2.a.6.  MOS 5902
        ONLY IZ: Maj Jon C. Peterson        01 Sep 18    22090000
        ONLY BZ: Maj Steven M. Angeline     01 Aug 19    23114000
2.a.7.  MOS 6004
        ONLY IZ: Maj Aaron J. King          01 Jul 18    21744000
        JR BZ: Maj Kevin M. Relph           01 Jul 19    23016000
2.a.8.  MOS 6302
        SR IZ: Maj Eli J. Bressler          01 Sep 17    20789000
        JR IZ: Maj Cory J. Lentkowski       01 Mar 18    21469800
        JR BZ: Maj John C. Johnson          01 Mar 19    22729000
2.a.9.  MOS 6502
        ONLY IZ: Maj John M. Merritt       01 May 17    20366000
        JR BZ: Maj Jeremiah J. Zeiszler    01 Jul 19    23015000
2.a.10.  No Lieutenant Colonel LDO Promotion Selection Boards will be convened for the following MOSs:  0430, 2102, 2340, 3102, and 6802.
2.b.  LDO Major Promotion Selection Board.  The MOS 0430, 0605, 2102, 2305, 2340, 2802, 3102, 5902, 6004, 6302, 6502, and 6802 selection boards will consider below-zone (BZ) officers.
2.b.1.  MOS 0430                            DOR          LCN
        SR IZ: Capt Jared L. Coleman        01 Oct 17    31886000
        JR IZ: Capt John D. Owens           01 Sep 18    33372000
        JR BZ: Capt Christopher T. Sills    01 May 19    34362000
2.b.2.  MOS 0605
        SR IZ: Capt David A. Conrad         01 May 18    32787000
        JR IZ: Capt Andrew M. Adkins        01 May 18    32798000
        JR BZ: Capt Ian P. Paquette         01 May 19    34369000
2.b.3.  MOS 2102
        SR IZ: Capt Billy J. Quinn          01 Feb 18    32443000
        JR IZ: Capt Nicky J. Jones          01 Sep 18    33371000
        ONLY BZ: Capt Eddie M. Howland      01 Jul 19    34578100
2.b.4.  MOS 2305
        SR IZ: Capt William J. Mueller      01 Apr 17    31094000
        JR IZ: Capt James P. Otto           01 Jul 18    33070000
        JR BZ: Capt Ahbleza Theobald        01 May 19    34356000
2.b.5.  MOS 2340
        ONLY AZ: Capt Christopher L. Gomez  01 Jul 17    31453000
        JR BZ: Capt Vicente Fregoso         01 Aug 19    34738000
2.b.6.  MOS 2802
        SR IZ: Capt Cory K. Stevens         01 Mar 17    30956000
        JR IZ: Capt Russell H. Greene Jr.   01 May 18    32796000
        JR BZ: Capt Andrew L. Smith         01 May 19    34358000
2.b.7.  MOS 3102
        SR IZ: Capt Amoy L. Jones           01 May 18    32790000
        JR IZ: Capt Frank A. Davis Jr.      01 May 18    32802000
        JR BZ: Capt Harvey P. Lacanilao     01 May 19    34353000
2.b.8.  MOS 5902
        SR IZ: Capt Randy L. Howell         01 Oct 16    30250000
        JR IZ: Capt Christopher J. Requejo  01 Sep 18    33370000
        JR BZ: Capt Matthew P. Holland      01 Aug 19    34741000
2.b.9.  MOS 6004
        SR IZ: Capt Dustin E. Guerpo        01 Apr 17    31096000
        JR IZ: Capt Steven A. Scott         01 Jul 18    33069000
        JR BZ: Capt Craig A. Rooth          01 May 19    34348000
2.b.10.  MOS 6302
         SR IZ: Capt Jesse L. Rodriguez     01 Jun 17    31342000
         JR IZ: Capt Christopher J. Voss    01 Jul 17    31451000
         JR BZ: Capt Jason P. Helmstaedter  01 Dec 17    32203000
2.b.11.  MOS 6502
         SR IZ: Capt Brad C. Swanson        01 May 18    32786000
         JR IZ: Capt Nickolas B. Mendenhall 01 Sep 18    33369000
         JR BZ: Capt Bryan D. Stinger       01 Jun 19    34452000
2.b.12.  MOS 6802
         SR IZ: Capt John F. Bathon         01 Jun 13    25542300
         JR IZ: Capt William D. Hawkins     01 Jun 14    27214325
         JR BZ: Capt James M. Wynn          01 Nov 17    32049000
2.b.13.  No Major LDO Promotion Selection Boards will be convened the following MOSs:  1705 and 3302.
3.  Continuation Boards.  Upon conclusion of each Promotion Selection Board, the Board will reconvene as a Continuation Board as specified below.  Officers may verify their eligibility for consideration for continuation by contacting CMC (MMSR).  CMC (MMSR) will adjust the mandatory retirement dates and/or notify the officers selected for continuation, as applicable, after the promotion selection results have been announced.  The following Continuation Boards will be convened:
3.a.  The FY23 USMC Lieutenant Colonel LDO (Select) Continuation Boards will select for continuation those officers selected by the promotion selection board to the grade of Lieutenant Colonel who would otherwise be subject to involuntary retirement due to total years active service until the officers have time to complete three (3) years in the grade of Lieutenant Colonel.
3.b.  The FY23 USMC Major LDO (Select) Continuation Boards will select for continuation those officers selected by the Promotion Selection Boards to the grade of Major who would otherwise be subject to involuntary retirement due to total years active service until the officers have time to complete three (3) years in the grade of major.
4.  Board Preparation Guidance.  Officers are advised to review reference (a) for guidance regarding submission of information, auditing the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and Master Brief Sheet (MBS), fitness reports, deferment of eligibility, and requests for nonselection prior to the convening date of the board.  Officers may review reference (a) at the officer promotion homepage.  Although mentioned in reference (a), the following guidance is provided:
4.a.  Personal Responsibilities.  Each officer is personally responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of their OMPF and MBS before the date the boards convene.
4.b.  Obtaining and Reviewing the OMPF.  The primary and most expeditious means of obtaining and viewing the OMPF and MBS is through OMPF online via MOL.  The MBS can also be obtained through the MMRP web site.  Refer to reference (c) to determine what documents are appropriate for inclusion in the OMPF.
4.c.  OMPF Document Submission Guidelines.  Officers are personally responsible for correcting deficiencies, missing information, or illegible documents present in either the OMPF or MBS with CMC (MMRP-20).  Per reference (c), ensure any material sent to CMC (MMRP-20) for filing in the OMPF contains full name, grade, and the Electronic Data Interchange Personal Identifier (EDIPI).  If the EDIPI is not on the material, then the material may or may not be filed in the OMPF in time to go before the selection board.  For corrections or updates to the Administrative Information Section of the MBS, contact your unit S-1 or Installation Personnel Administration Center (IPAC).  For corrections, deficiencies, missing fitness reports and date gaps to the Performance Evaluation Summary section of the MBS contact (MMRP-30).  Officers are reminded that any additions or deletions from their OMPF or MBS within the 12-month window should also be verified to ensure the accuracy and completeness of their record.  OMPF documents can be emailed as a pdf attachment or can be mailed to CMC (MMRP-20), however, inclusion into the OMPF is substantially faster if the documents are emailed.  See paragraph 5 (MMRP) for OMPF inquiries and document submission points of contact.
4.d.  OMPF Document Submission Timelines.  It is imperative that documents submitted to CMC (MMRP-20) for inclusion in the OMPF within 60 days of a selection board be conspicuously marked "contains documents for FY23 (appropriate board) selection board".  With the exception of fitness reports, officers are highly encouraged to ensure all OMPF documents are forwarded to and received by CMC (MMRP-20) at least two weeks prior to the convening date of the selection board in order to allow processing time to the OMPF.  Officers are advised that the OMPF and MBS are distributed to the boardroom at least one week before the board convening date.  Board eligible records continue to be updated until the convening date of the board, however, officers are highly encouraged to submit all material no later than two weeks prior to the board for which they are eligible.
4.e.  Career Advisors.  It is the responsibility of each officer to ensure their personnel records (OMPF/MBS) reflect accurate and current information.  Officers concerned with specific aspects of their record may contact their respective career counselors.  Active component officers should contact CMC (MMRP-50).  PES and FITREP policy and correction specific questions should be directed to MMRP-30 (performance evaluation section).
4.f.  Active duty officers:  Conduct a self-audit of personnel records, refer to the self audit document guide located at the MMRP-50 (career counseling) homepage or through the link at the Marine Online/myOMPF/about OMPF tab.  It is also highly encouraged that officers contact MMRP-50 to receive a pre-board career performance assessment one year prior to their in-zone look.  In order to schedule a pre-board counseling appointment refer to the MMRP-50 homepage/officer counselors/appointments tab via the Manpower and Reserve Affairs portal.
4.g.  Fitness reports.  Fitness reports are due to CMC (MMRP-30) by the timelines noted in reference (d).  Reports mailed directly to the president of the board will not be added to a Marine's OMPF.  For fitness reports to become part of the OMPF, the reports must be submitted to CMC (MMRP-30).  The automated performance evaluation system (A-PES) is the primary means of submitting fitness reports, however, reporting officials may email pdf copies to the MMRP-32 organizational mailbox at smb.manpower.MMRP-32@usmc.mil, so long as the mailer's email account can be confirmed as either the reporting senior's or reviewing officers .mil email address.  If mailing a paper version of a report to HQMC, it is imperative that the forwarding envelope is conspicuously marked "contains FITREPs for FY23 (appropriate board) selection board".  Timely submission of fitness reports is critical for board-eligible members, as CMC (MMRP-30) will need time to review reports for accuracy and compliance.  Commanders are ultimately responsible for the timely submission of fitness reports to (CMC) MMRP-30 and for ensuring that all fitness report submissions adhere to the timelines noted in reference (d).
4.g.1.  Date gaps must be corrected IAW chapter 8 and appendix f of reference (d).  If missing reports are less than one year old, a reconstructed original is required.  Copies of the completed fitness reports over one year old must have all pages certified as true copies by either one of the reporting officials (RS/RO).  For completion and submission of reports that are over one year old, it is preferable that the original reviewing officer complete the report, however, CMC (MMRP-30) may act as the reviewing officer on reports that are not adverse on a case by case basis.
4.g.2.  Marines are reminded that requests for administrative changes to their fitness report records may take up to 30 days for completion.  Reasonable diligence for records correction timeliness rests solely on the Marine making the request.
4.h.  Professional Military Education (PME).  The selection guidance (precept) for many boards includes a reminder of the importance of PME, whether resident or non-resident, in an officer's development.  Officers are advised to ensure that course completion information is noted on their MBS and that PME completion certificates are included in their OMPF in order to illustrate completion.  In cases where an officer has not completed PME but has completed one or more sub-courses of that PME, the officer may send a personal communication to the president of the board describing progress in completing the PME and include documented evidence of any sub-course completion.  See references (e) and (f) for additional information regarding PME.
4.i.  Civilian education.  All officers must ensure their civilian education is accurately reflected in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS).
4.j.  Communication With the Board.  Each officer may communicate with the President of the Board.  Per reference (g), an officer eligible for consideration by a selection board convened under section 611(a) of title 10, U.S. Code, may send a written communication to the board, to arrive not later than 10 calendar days before the date the board convenes.  The information in this database is then up-loaded to the Internet so that officers can personally confirm receipt of the material via the officer promotion homepage.  In addition, do not send duplicate copies of update material.  Doing so causes CMC (MMPR-1) to again process the material and for the board to review duplicate copies of the material submitted.
4.k.  Forwarding Communications to the Board.  All eligible officers may submit correspondence to their respective promotion selection board via U.S. Mail, next-day delivery services (FedEx, UPS, etc.), email, or fax.  U.S. Mail is not delivered directly to Harry Lee Hall.  Therefore, anticipate a 2-3 day lag time for further delivery to Harry Lee Hall.  Commercial next-day carriers deliver directly to Harry Lee Hall, excluding weekends and holidays.  Officers with the capability to scan may send their correspondence via email directly to the organizational mailbox:  officerpromotions@usmc.mil.  Ensure the email subject line reads "correspondence to the FY23 USMC (appropriate grade) promotion selection board." Contact information is located in paragraph 5.a of this MARADMIN.
4.l.  Officer Correspondence.  All eligible officers may, if desired, submit correspondence to the President of the Board. The correspondence should include only those matters deemed important in the consideration of an officers record.  OMPF materials sent directly to the board president will not become part of an officer's OMPF.  Although officers may submit any material they deem important, officers should contact CMC (MMRP-30) before submitting fitness reports and CMC (MMRP-20) for any other OMPF materials.  This will ensure that an officer's OMPF is appropriately updated.  The following guidelines apply:
4.l.1.  Correspondence must be submitted under signed cover letter by the eligible officer with the material for the board’s consideration listed as enclosures (a sample cover letter is available at the officer promotion homepage).  Material submitted without a signed cover letter by the eligible officer will not be submitted to the board.
4.l.2.  The cover letter must be addressed to the President, FY23 USMC (appropriate grade and competitive category) promotion selection board (see paragraph 5a for complete address), and signed with a pen by the eligible officer.
4.l.3.  Pursuant to Title 10, U.S.C. Section 614(b), officer correspondence must arrive NLT 10 days prior to the board convene date in order to be considered.  Correspondence arriving after this date will not be seen by the board.  The 10 calendar days before the date the board convenes is noted below:
Selection To         Component     Convening Date   Due Date
LtCol and Maj LDO    Active        16 Sep 21        5 Sep 21
4.l.4.  Communications or memorandums of recommendation from other parties on behalf of officers eligible for consideration will not be provided to the board unless forwarded as an enclosure to a signed memorandum to the board from the officer being considered IAW paragraphs 4.l.1-3 of this MARADMIN.
4.m.  Verification of Receipt of Correspondence.  Correspondence sent via USMC email will receive an email confirmation.  The email confirmation receipt is the official notification that CMC (MMPR-1) has received your update material.
4.n.  Request for Non-Selection.  Officers eligible for promotion who plan to separate or retire may correspond with the president of the board requesting they not be selected for promotion.  Any officer who writes such a letter to the board will still be considered for promotion and will incur a failure of selection if not recommended for promotion by the board.  Per Title 10, U.S.C. Section 1174, an officer who submits a request not to be selected for promotion, or who otherwise directly causes his or her non-selection through written communication to the board, is not entitled to separation pay if involuntarily discharged from active duty.  This pertains to all active duty boards, with the exception of the CWO board.  Requests for non-selection constitute officer correspondence and thus are subject to the guidance provided in paragraphs 4.j thru 4.l.4 of this MARADMIN.
4.o.  Classified Reports.  Eligible officers whose records contain classified reports should notify CMC, Officer Promotion Section (MMPR-1) as soon as possible.  Notification should include the Marine's full name, EDIPI, grade, occasion, and dates of the report(s).  CMC (MMPR-1) will confirm the existence of the report(s) and ensure its consideration by the board.
4.p.  Post-board information and guidance.  Officers may view the approval progress of their board from the officer promotion homepage.  When the results of a field grade board are authorized to be released, a "personal for" (P-4) email will be forwarded to all Marine Corps general officers and certain colonels.  The P-4 affords the recipients an opportunity to ensure each select and in-zone non-select are advised of their promotion status.  The P-4 includes work phone numbers that are obtained from MCTFS.  All officers are required to ensure their contact data is correct in MOL and MCTFS and to verify the accuracy of their MCC, unit, billet, phone and email information.  Accurate, current contact information will facilitate more efficient notification.  Approximately five (5) working days after a P-4 is released, SECNAV will release the ALNAV announcing the names of the officers selected by the board.
5.  Addresses, Points of Contact, and Internet Information:
5.a.  Address for the President of the Board:
            President
            FY23 USMC (appropriate grade) Promotion Selection Board
            Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMPR-1)
            Harry Lee Hall
            17 Lejeune Road
            Quantico, VA 22134-5104
5.b.  Officer Promotion Section (MMPR-1) comm 703-784-9705:
5.b.1.  Section head, DSN 278-9703/04.
5.b.2.  Promotion board action officers, DSN 278-9705/06/07
5.b.3.  Lineal staff, 703-784-9705/06/07, DSN 278-9705/06/07
5.b.4.  Confirm receipt of material, 703-784-9712/13, DSN 278-9712/13.
5.b.5.  Fax material to:  comm 703-784-9883/9884 OR DSN 278-9883/9884.
5.b.6.  Email material to:  officerpromotions@usmc.mil.
5.c.  Internet information through the officer promotion homepage.  Go to www.manpower.usmc.mil.  Select the "active marines" tab at the top of the page.  Under "manpower management (MM)," select "promotion branch (MMPR)," and then select "officer promotions," to arrive at the officer promotion homepage.  From there, to find:
5.c.1.  Reference (a):  Select "promotion boards", click on the "FY23 Active" and the respective board.  Select hyperlink for "message number 229/21."
5.c.2.  Lineal list:  Under "officer promotions", under "reference", select "McBul 1400-blue book dtd July 2021."
5.c.3.  Zone eligibility or update material receipt verification:  Under "officer promotion", select "my eligibility."  Click hyperlink that says "My Eligibility."
5.c.4.  Information for preparing for a board:  Select "preparing for your board."
5.c.5.  Sample cover letter:  Under "reference" select "sample cover letter."
5.c.6.  Consult with a career counselor via the Manpower Management Records and Performance Branch homepage:  Under "MMRP-50 Officer/Enlisted Career Counseling" select "MMRP50_OC" and then select "speak with a counselor."
5.d.  Manpower Management Record and Performance Branch.
5.d.1.  Records Management Section (MMRP-20).  OMPF documents or questions concerning the OMPF can be sent by the following means:
5.d.1.a.  Email:  smb.manpower.MMRP-20@usmc.mil.
5.d.1.b.  Address:
                   Commandant of the Marine Corps
                   Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMRP-20)
                   2008 Elliot Road
                   Quantico, VA 22134-5030
5.d.1.c.  Phone numbers (comm 703-784-3907, DSN 278-3907) OMPF customer service, DSN 278-3906/3907/5640
5.d.2.  Performance Evaluation Section (MMRP-30), comm 703-784-3993, DSN 278-3993 or toll free 1-877-301-9953
5.d.3.  Officer Career Counseling Section (MMRP-50), comm 703-784-9281, DSN 278-9281.
5.d.4.  Operations Section (MMRP-60), comm 703-784-3738/4607, DSN 278-3738/4607.
5.e.  Separation and Retirement Branch (MMSR), comm 703-784-9324 or DSN 278-9324/9306.
6.  Release authorized by BGen Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division.//