FY23 MARINE CORPS DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMS SELECTION BOARD RESULTS
Date Signed: 9/27/2022 | MARADMINS Number: 498/22
MARADMINS : 498/22

R 271240Z SEP 22
MARADMIN 498/22
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/FY23 MARINE CORPS DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMS SELECTION BOARD RESULTS//
REF/A/MSGID: MSG/CMC/DTG: 261610ZMAY22//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/CMC/YMD: 20210510//
REF/C/MSGID: DOC/DODI 1322.10/YMD: 20080429//
REF/D/MSGID: WEB/10 U.S.C 2013/YMD: 20110107//
REF/E/MSGID: DOC/MCO 1524.2/YMD: 20210519//
NARR/REF A IS MARADMIN 269/22, ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FY23 MARINE CORPS DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMS (PHDP). REF B IS MCO 1300.8 w/ CH-1, THE MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY. REF C IS DOD INSTRUCTION 1322.10, POLICY ON GRADUATE EDUCATION FOR MILITARY OFFICERS. REF D IS 10 U.S.C SECTION 2013, TRAINING AT NON-GOVERNMENT FACILITIES. REF E IS MCO 1524.2, MARINE CORPS DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM POLICY.//
POC/J. ALVEREZ/MAJ/USMC/MCU/PHDP-S/EMAIL: JORGE.ALVAREZ@USMCU.EDU//
POC/R. SCHOTTER/LTCOL/USMC/CD&I/PHDP-T/EMAIL: ROBERT.SCHOTTER@USMC.MIL//
POC/D. P. FOLEY/MAJ/USMC/MMOA-3/EMAIL: SMBMMOAGRADEDU@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose.  To announce the results of the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Marine Corps Doctor of Philosophy Programs (PHDP) Selection Board.  On 8 September 2022, the FY23 Commandant’s Education Board (CEB) selected two officers as primaries for the Marine Corps Doctor of Philosophy Strategist Program (PHDP-S) and two officers as primaries for the Marine Corps Doctor of Philosophy Technical Program (PHDP-T).  To accommodate the extremely competitive admissions process at top civilian universities and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), the board selected additional officers who were highly qualified as alternates.
2.  Major milestone timeline (read in two columns):
No Later Than (NLT) Date    Milestone
7 October 2022              Acknowledgement of selection
1 April 2023                Acceptance letters received by MMOA-3
3.  Board results.
3.a.  The board selected the following officers as primary selects for PHDP-S (read in three columns):
      Name                   Rank                 PMOS
      Parker, David J.       Major                7523
      Yeager, Jake T.        Major                0202
3.b.  The board selected the following officers as alternates for PHDP-S (read in three columns):
      Name                   Rank                 PMOS
      Grant, Daniel P.       Major                0202
      Winkofsky, Eric P.     Lieutenant Colonel   4402
3.c.  The board selected the following officers as primary selects for PHDP-T (read in three columns):
      Name                   Rank                 PMOS
      Sabol III, John J.     Major                0302
      Teska, Christopher J.  Captain              0302
3.d.  The board selected the following officers as alternates for PHDP-T (read in three columns):
      Name                   Rank                 PMOS
      Cline, Rachel E.       Major                0402
      Snell, Justin C.       Major                0302
4.  Coordinating instructions.
4.a.  Primary selected officers must contact MMOA-3 via email at smbmmoagradedu@usmc.mil to acknowledge selection and assignment to the PHDP NLT 7 October 2022.  Officers who, due to extraordinary circumstances, are not able to be assigned to the program must submit for a deferral in writing via an Administrative Action (AA) form via the first general officer in their chain of command to HQMC (MMOA-3) NLT 7 October 2022.
4.b.  Acknowledging selection and assignment to the PHDP also acknowledges that the officer agrees not to tender resignation or request retirement while enrolled in the program.  Officers further agree to remain on active duty after completion of degree requirements or upon separation from the program.  Service obligations incurred for this program are in accordance with references (c) and (e).
4.c.  Marine Corps University will contact selected officers for PHDP-S to assist with the completion of civilian university's PHD applications.
4.d.  Deputy Commandant Combat Development and Integration, Operations Analysis Directorate will contact selected officers for PHDP-T to assist with the completion of NPS's PHD application.
4.e.  Participating in the PHDP is contingent upon acceptance to one of the specified doctoral programs at a civilian university or NPS. NLT 1 April 2023, selected officer will electronically submit via email all doctoral program acceptance letters to MMOA-3.  MMOA-3 will coordinate report dates and orders.
4.f.  Alternates are encouraged to apply to high-quality PHD programs in order to have the opportunity to attend in the event a primary selected officer cannot attend.
4.g.  Officers will always maintain a full-time student status with the university.  If the officer anticipates not meeting program requirements, they are required to notify MMOA-3 immediately.
4.h.  Tuition.  Primary selected officers must contact the Education Command (EDCOM) Office at MCU_Fiscal@usmcu.edu to obtain a third-party billing letter.  When contacting the office, the email must contain the officer's name, DOD identification number (EDIPI), and this message showing selection.  Additionally, the email must contain the school's name, physical address, phone number, and email address for the schools third-party billing office.  EDCOM will provide a third-party billing letter with instructions for tuition payments to the student and the school's third-party billing office.  It is the student's responsibility to ensure the school receives the letter and the tuition is paid.
5.  Program points of contact.
5.a.  PHDP-S Program
         Maj Jorge Alverez
         Email:  jorge.alvarez@usmcu.edu
5.b.  PHDP-T Program
         LtCol Robert Schotter
         Email:  robert.schotter@usmc.mil
5.c.  Graduate Education Manager (MMOA-3)
         Maj David P. Foley
         Email:  smbmmoagradedu@usmc.mil
5.d.  Third-party Billing, EDCOM
         Email:  MCU_Fiscal@usmcu.edu
6.  This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
7.  Release authorized by MajGen Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division.//