R 161830Z DEC 19
MARADMIN 673/19
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC AVN//
SUBJ/FY20-01 MARINE FIGHTER TRAINING SQUADRON 401 (VMFT-401) SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE (SMCR) AVIATOR SELECTION BOARD//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/MCO 1001R.1L W/CH-1/20180315//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/MARADMIN 309/19//
REF/C/MSGID: DOC/WGO 5320.2T//
REF/D/MSGID: DOC/MARADMIN/487/19//
NARR/REF A IS THE MARINE CORPS RESERVE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT MANUAL (MCRAMM).  REF B IS THE RESERVE AVIATOR ASSIGNMENT POLICY.  REF C IS THE 4TH MAW OFFICER MANAGEMENT POLICY.  REF D IS THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE OFFICER RETENTION BONUS AND FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER/AIR OFFICER RETENTION BONUS.//
POC/A.C. DINSDALE/LTCOL/HQ 4TH MAW G-1/TEL: 504-697-7784/EMAIL: ALAN.DINSDALE@USMC.MIL//
POC/T.S FELTON, JR/GYSGT/HQ 4TH MAW G-1 MANPOWER/TEL: 504-697-7769/EMAIL: TERRY.FELTON@USMC.MIL//
POC/J.J. ROBIN/MAJ/HQ 4TH MAW G-3/TEL: 504-697-7541/EMAIL: JEREMY.ROBIN@USMC.MIL//
POC/C.R. FITZGERALD/LTCOL/VMFT-401 EXECUTIVE OFFICER/TEL: 928-269-3628/EMAIL: CHAD.FITZGERALD@USMC.MIL//
ALTERNATE POC/B.G. BURNS/COL/CMC WASHINGTON DC AVN ASM/TEL: DSN 223-9846/703-693-9846/EMAIL: ERIC.G.BURNS@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/Remarks/1.  This MARADMIN announces the FY20-01 VMFT-401 Aviator Selection Board.  All eligible Naval Aviators who apply to fill SMCR billets with VMFT-401 will be considered by this board.
2.  The VMFT-401 Marine Adversary Pilot Selection Board is scheduled to convene on or about 9 Jan 2020.  Applications must be received by 2359 CST, 5 Jan 2020.  Late packages will not be considered.
3.  Eligible Officers:
    a.  Basic eligibility requirements are as follows:
        1.  Primary MOS of 7509, 7518, or 7523
        2.  A minimum of 750 flight hours
        3.  Division Lead, and Fighter Attack Instructor or Air Combat Tactics Instructor qualification.
        4.  Exceptions will be made by the VMFT-401 Commanding Officer on a case by case basis.
    b.  Reserve Naval Aviators (SMCR, Individual Mobilization Augmentee, or Individual Ready Reserve) must be able to complete 36 months participation with VMFT-401.  The 36 months begins with “Support Eligible” designation.  Reserve aviators must be able to affiliate within 90 days of the selection results message.
    c.  Active Component Naval Aviators:  Including the eligibility requirements in paragraph (a) above, applicants must establish an EAS in writing from HQMC (MMOA) after board conclusion, and be able to affiliate with the Ready Reserve NLT 30 Apr 2020.  An EAS is not required prior to the board convening.
4.  Ineligible Officers:  SMCR Captains who have been passed for promotion are ineligible.  Additionally, SMCR Majors and Lieutenant Colonels who are unable to complete 36 months participation prior to their mandatory removal date or service limits for grade are ineligible.
5.  Prior to the board commencing, all applicants shall interview with the VMFT-401 Commanding Officer.  Interviews can be scheduled by contacting the squadron Executive Officer, using the contact information listed above.
6.  Individuals selected will have 30 days from the date of the board to route an affiliation package.  Early removal from VMFT-401 is at the discretion of the individual commander based on performance and participation.  Drill schedule, annual training, and aircraft qualification training will be IAW current unit standard operating procedure and will require a minimum of four days of active participation each month.  Additionally, individuals selected will be required to attend 4 weeks of Active Duty Training (ADT) for initial F-5 qualification.
7.  Application Requirements:
    a.  Applicants are to submit the following documents; document templates can be found by referencing the Officer Accession Board Website at:  https:(slash)(slash)www.marforres.marines.mil/Major-Subordinate-Commands/4th-Marine-Aircraft-Wing/Join/ click on “Aviator Selection Board Information.”
        1.  Cover letter stating intention to apply, date of availability and the Privacy Act sheet included in reference (a).
        2.  VMFT-401 Adversary Application.
        3.  Flight logbook (accident and flight rule violation record pages and most recent flight data page).
        4.  Flight training/qualifications (cover pages from NATOPS jacket sections IIA and IIB, most recent NATOPS/INST evaluation reports).
        5.  Aviation Qualification Summary.
        6.  Reserve Qualification Summary.
        7.  Fitness reports (last five minimum, recommend submitting all breakout FITREPs).
        8.  Current medical clearance.
        9.  Copy of DD 214 if applicable.
        10.  Official photo.
        11.  Career Summary/Biography.
        12.  Letters of Recommendation, as applicable.
        13.  Statement of Understanding.
    b.  Applicants must also acknowledge via a Statement of Understanding within their application that they accept a three-year drilling obligation.  This obligation will begin upon the completion F-5 support eligible designation.  Applicants currently assigned to a flying billet shall include an endorsement from their commanding officer.  Letters of recommendation, particularly from individuals with whom the applicant has served in a flying unit, are encouraged and should be scanned with the application.  Applicants may also present a letter to the board president with their application.
    c.  A digital (pdf) copy of the entire package shall be emailed to the following organizational mailbox:  OMB_4THMAW_MANPOWER@usmc.mil.  Avoid using SSNs or other PII in packages, however, EDIPIs are acceptable.  Contact the 4TH MAW G-1 POC above for issues submitting packages.  Note:  Adobe Acrobat pdf format is the only accepted means of digital submission for the application.  It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that packages are complete, are legible, and have been received by 4TH MAW G-1.  Late or incomplete packages will not be considered.
    d.  Label all pdf files with lastname.first.document (e.g. Foss.Joe.resume) for tracking purposes.  If multiple pdf files are submitted, label files as 1 of xx (e.g., Foss.Joe.resume 1 of 4).
8.  Selection Board results will be announced via MARADMIN at the earliest possible date after the conclusion of board proceedings.
9.  Applicants are reminded that 4TH MAW has open DIFOP billets with other SMCR units.  Eligible applicants are reminded of the Fiscal Year 2020 Selected Marine Corps Reserve Unit Reserve Officer Retention Bonus and Forward Air Controller/Air Officer Retention Bonus, reference (d).  Names and locations of squadrons seeking fixed wing aviators follow:
MATSG-42/SAU/ Pensacola, FL/ TEL:  850-240-8578/
VMFA-112/JRB Fort Worth, TX/ TEL: 817-782-2718/
VMU-4/ Camp Pendleton, CA/ TEL: 760-763-4968/
10.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Steven R. Rudder, Deputy Commandant for Aviation.//