R 171515Z AUG 20
MARADMIN 470/20
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA//
SUBJ/CONVENING OF THE FY22 U.S. MARINE CORPS LIEUTENANT COLONEL AND MAJOR LIMITED DUTY OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD//
REF/A/MSGID: MSG/CMC/281919ZMAY20//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/CMC MMPR/YMD:20200701/
REF/C/MSGID: DOC/CMC MMRP/YMD:20180501//
REF/D/MSGID: MCO/P1070.12K/YMD:20000714//
REF/E/MSGID: MSG/CMC/110934ZJUN14//
REF/E/MSGID: MSG/CMC/112035ZDEC08//
REF/G/MSGID: MSG/CMC/052215ZFEB2018//
REF/H/MSGID: MSG/CMC/302055ZAPR2020//
NARR/REF A IS MARADMIN 316/20, FY22 U.S. MARINE CORPS OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS. REF B IS MCBUL 1400, OFFICER LINEAL PRECEDENCE. REF C IS MCO 1610.7A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM (PES). REF D IS MCO P1070.12K W/CH 1, MARINE CORPS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (IRAM). 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. REF H IS MARADMIN 269/20 MANPOWER SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE TO PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST, COMBAT FITNESS TEST, AND BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM ADVISORY 1-20.//
POC/K. E. HANNA/MAJ/MMPR-1/-/TEL: (703)784-9703 EMAIL: KRISTIN.E.HANNA@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. As announced by reference (a), the FY22 U.S. Marine Corps Limited Duty Officer (LDO) Promotion Selection Boards will convene on 17 September 2020, 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). Any officer 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 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 0430, 2102, 2305, 3102, 6004, 6302 and 6502 selection boards will consider below-zone (BZ) officers.
2.a.1. MOS 0430 DOR LCN
SR IZ: Maj James M. Weathers 01 Jul 16 19497000
JR IZ Maj Michael J. Allen 01 Sep 17 20790000
JR BZ: Maj Noemi Aponte 01 Oct 17 21071000
2.a.2. MOS 2102
SR IZ: Maj Douglas A. Mayorga 01 May 17 20365000
JR IZ: Maj Michael S. McMillan 01 May 17 20369000
JR BZ: Maj Jeffrey A. Bryant 01 Mar 18 21506000
2.a.4. MOS 2305
SR IZ: Maj Jeremiah T. Hamric 01 Mar 16 19343000
JR IZ: Maj Joseph W. Hockett 01 May 17 20370000
JR BZ: Maj Andrew E. Cheatum 01 Mar 18 21504000
2.a.5. MOS 3102
ONLY IZ: Maj Jameel A. Ali 01 Dec 16 20006000
JR BZ: Maj James M. Rod 01 Mar 18 21499000
2.a.6. MOS 6004
SR IZ: Maj Michael S. Dewey 01 Mar 16 19329500
JR IZ: Maj David J. Curtis 01 Jun 16 19489000
JR BZ: Maj Aaron J. King 01 Jul 18 21744000
2.a.7. MOS 6302
SR IZ: Maj Christopher L. Hardin 01 May 17 20350000
JR IZ: Maj Jonathon R. Cape 01 Jul 17 20568000
JR BZ: Maj Cory J. Lentkowski 01 Mar 18 21469800
2.a.8. MOS 6502
SR IZ: Maj James A. Martin 01 May 17 20346000
JR IZ: Maj Aaron B. Stokes 01 May 17 20348000
JR BZ: Maj Daniel H. Flick 01 Mar 18 21505000
2.a.9. No Lieutenant Colonel LDO Promotion Selection Boards will be convened for the following MOSs: 0605, 1705, 2340, 2802, 3302, 5902 and 6802.
2.b. LDO Major Promotion Selection Board. The MOS 0430, 0605, 2102, 2305, 2340, 2802, 3102, 6004, 6302, and 6502 selection boards will consider below-zone (BZ) officers.
2.b.1. MOS 0430 DOR LCN
SR IZ: Capt Thomas R. Rice 01 Mar 17 30935000
JR IZ: Capt David W. Dixon Jr. 01 Sep 17 31693000
JR BZ: Capt Christopher L. Junkins 01 May 18 32793000
2.b.2. MOS 0605
SR IZ: Capt Joshua E. Williams 01 Mar 17 30950000
JR IZ: Capt Aaron Mora 01 Mar 17 30957000
JR BZ: Capt Casey L. Durst 01 May 18 32795000
2.b.3. MOS 2102
SR IZ: Captain Anthony L. Pharis 01 Oct 16 30249000
JR IZ: Captain Phillip L. Miller 01 Mar 17 30958000
JR BZ: Captain Stephen M. Mankus 01 Feb 18 32444000
2.b.4. MOS 2305
ONLY IZ: Capt Jared A. Mason 01 Mar 17 30946000
JR BZ: Capt James P. Otto 01 Jul 18 33070000
2.b.5. MOS 2340
SR IZ: Capt James H. Hollingsworth III 01 Mar 17 30945000
JR IZ: Capt Christopher L. Gomez 01 Jul 17 31453000
JR BZ: Capt Richard L. Raines 01 May 18 32797000
2.b.6. MOS 2802
SR IZ: Capt Long N. Vo 01 Jul 16 29965900
JR IZ: Capt Adam J. Romnek 01 Mar 17 30955000
JR BZ: Capt Russell H. Greene Jr. 01 May 18 32796000
2.b.7. MOS 3102
SR IZ: Capt John J. Kellam Jr. 01 Mar 17 30953000
JR IZ: Capt James A. Berry 01 Mar 17 30960000
JR BZ: Capt Jeffrey Tang 01 May 18 32803000
2.b.8. MOS 3302
ONLY IZ: Capt Jason M. Davis 01 Mar 17 30961000
2.b.9. MOS 6004
SR IZ: Capt Trevor M. Smith 01 Mar 16 29697500
JR IZ: Capt Sikhan E. Chin 01 Mar 17 30949000
JR BZ: Capt James D. Ballard Jr. 01 Mar 18 32558500
2.b.10. MOS 6302
SR IZ: Capt Paul F. Thomas 01 Jul 15 28820000
JR IZ: Capt Benjamin D. Kastning 01 Mar 17 30947000
JR BZ: Capt Christopher J. Voss 01 Jul 17 31451000
2.b.11. MOS 6502
SR IZ: Capt Matthew A. Beard 01 Aug 16 30017600
JR IZ: Capt Matthew E. McNew 01 Aug 17 31610000
JR BZ: Capt Nickolas B. Mendenhall 01 Sep 18 33369000
2.b.12. No Major LDO Promotion Selection Boards will be convened the following MOSs: 1705, 5902 and 6802.
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 FY22 USMC Lieutenant Colonel LDO (Select) Continuation Board 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 FY22 USMC Major LDO (Select) Continuation Board will select for continuation those officers selected by the Promotion Selection Board 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 two (2) 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 board convenes.
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 (d) 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 (d), 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 e-mailed as a pdf attachment or can be mailed to CMC (MMRP-20), however, inclusion into the OMPF is substantially faster if the documents are e-mailed. 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 FY22 (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 personal 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 personal 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 (c). 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 e-mail account can be confirmed as either the reporting senior's or reviewing officers .mil e-mail address. If mailing a paper version of a report to HQMC, it is imperative that the forwarding envelope is conspicuously marked "contains FITREPs for FY22 (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 (c).
4.g.1. Date gaps must be corrected IAW chapter 8 and appendix f of reference (c). 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. Due 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. Reference (h) discusses the waiver of the annual PFT requirement for the CY 2020 semi-annual period. Marines are not authorized to conduct a PFT for score unless in an exception to policy as defined in paragraph 5 of reference (h). Marines who have conducted a PFT in 2020 prior to the publishing of reference (h) will retain their score. Marines may conduct a PFT to update their score up to 90 days following removal of the restrictions published in reference (h). Any Marine that failed the PFT in CY 2019 will be required to take the PFT within this period. All officers are to ensure that their PFT score is appropriately entered into MCTIMS, as per reference (h), no later than the day prior to the board convene date.
4.k. 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.l. Forwarding Communications to the Board. Officers may submit communications via U.S. Mail, next-day packages, 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 their documents may send the scanned documents via e-mail directly to the organizational mailbox officerpromotions@usmc.mil. Ensure the e-mail subject line reads "update material for the FY22 USMC (appropriate grade) promotion selection board".
4.m. Update Material. Officers may submit to the board any written information, to include written material they deem important for consideration. OMPF materials sent directly to the board president will not become part of an officer's OMPF. Although officers may submit any material as update material, officers should contact CMC (MMRP-30) before submitting fitness reports as update material and CMC (MMRP-20) for any other OMPF materials. This process will ensure an officer's OMPF is appropriately updated. The following guidelines apply regardless of the means by which an officer submits material, e.g., mail, fax, e-mail, etc.:
4.m.1. Update Material must be in writing and submitted under cover letter with the update material as enclosures (a sample cover letter is available at the officer promotion homepage),
4.n.2. The cover letter must be addressed to President, FY22 USMC (appropriate grade) promotion selection board (see paragraph 5a for complete address),
4.m.3. Update Material must be from the eligible officer, and the officer must sign the cover letter. Digital signatures are authorized on e-mail submissions. Material submitted that is not in writing, submitted without a signed cover letter, or received later than 10 calendar days before the date the board convenes as noted below, will not be considered by the board:
Selection To Component Convening Date Due Date
LtCol and Maj LDO Active 17 Sep 20 6 Sep 20
4.n. Update Material Receipt Verification. Update material sent via email will receive an e-mail confirmation. The e-mail confirmation receipt is the official notification that CMC (MMPR-1) has received your update material, and will provide it to the president of your board. No further action is required on the officers part.
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 Marines' 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. Request for non-selection. Officers eligible for promotion who plan to separate or retire may desire to write to 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 section 1174 of title 10, U.S. Code, 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.
4.q. 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
FY22 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. E-mail 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", select "promotion branch", and then select "officer promotions", to arrive at the officer promotion homepage. From there, to find:
5.c.1. Reference (a): Select "messages" and under "promotion maradmins" select "CY 2020" then 316/20.
5.c.2. Lineal list: Under "reference" select "McBul 1400-blue book dtd July 2020".
5.c.3. Zone eligibility or update material receipt verification: Under "online applications" select "eligibility verification/submitted material".
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. Go to www.manpower.usmc.mil, click on "Top Requests" at the bottom center of the page, click on "Officer Counseling Appointments", and follow the instructions provided. Alternately, go to www.manpower.usmc.mil, hover on Active Marine, select "Records and Performance (MMRP)", select "MMRP-50 Officer/Enlisted Career Counseling", then "Officer Counseling", then "appointments for counseling".
5.c.7. OMPF and MBS. The primary, most expeditious means of obtaining and viewing the OMPF and MBS through OMPF online via MOL. Alternative means of downloading and viewing the MBS is available through the MMRP homepage. From the officer promotion homepage, under "related links", select "Record And Performance Branch (MMRP)", select "official military personnel file".
5.d. Manpower Management Record and Performance Branch.
5.d.1. (MMRP-20) Records Management Section. OMPF documents or questions concerning the OMPF can be sent by the following means:
5.d.1.a. E-Mail: 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. (MMRP-30) Performance Evaluation Section, comm. 703-784-3993, DSN 278-3993 or toll free 1-877-301-9953
5.d.3. (MMRP-50) Officer Career Counseling Section, comm. 703-784-9281, DSN 278-9281.
5.d.4. Operations Section, (MMRP-60), 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 LtGen David A. Ottignon, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//