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.//