R 121831Z APR 22
MARADMIN 186/22
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/FY23 AVIATION TRANSITION-CONVERSION BOARD//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/CMC/YMD: 20181203//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/CMC/YMD: 20110628//
REF/C/MSGID: DOC/CMC/YMD: 20210510//
REF/D/MSGID: DOC/NAVMC 3500.14E CH-1//
REF/E/MSGID: DOC/U.S.C. TITLE 10, SECTION 653//
REF/F/MSGID: DOC/USARWG//
NARR/REF A IS MCO 1331.2K, TRANSITION-CONVERSION TRAINING FOR MARINE NAVAL AVIATORS AND NAVAL FLIGHT OFFICERS. REF B IS MCO 1520.29, MARINE CORPS AVIATOR PRODUCTION PROCESSES AND STAKEHOLDER RESPONSIBILITIES. REF C IS MCO 1300.8 W/CH-1, MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY. REF D IS THE AVIATION TRAINING AND READINESS PROGRAM MANUAL. REF E IS UNITED STATES CODE TITLE 10, SECTION 653 THAT DICTATES MINIMUM SERVICE OBLIGATION FOR PILOTS. REF F IS THE USARWG, WHICH IS THE U.S. NAVY AEROMEDICAL REFERENCE AND WAIVER GUIDE.//
POC/P. M. KIRK/MAJ/MMOA-3/-/TEL: 703784-9284/EMAIL: PATRICK.KIRK@USMC.MIL//
POC/J. T. HARRISON/CIV/MMOA-3/-/TEL: 703-784-9284/EMAIL: SMBMANPOWEROFFICERPR@USMC.MIL//
POC/C. D. GILLIAM/MAJ/MMOA-2/-/TEL: 703-784-9267/EMAIL: CASEY.GILLIAM@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Transition Conversion (T-C) Board will convene on or about 7 June 2022 and will select applicants for FY23 Aviation Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training. Aviators who can demonstrate that transitioning platforms within Marine Aviation is in the best interest for the Marine Corps are encouraged to apply.
2.a. The following programs are available for active duty Marine officers (read in four columns):
MOS PROGRAM APPLICANT-PMOS ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE OBLIGATION
7318 MQ-9 Pilot 7525,63,65,66,88 4 years from training completion
7532 MV-22 Pilot 7563,65,66 4 years from training completion
7556 KC-130 Pilot 7563,65,66 4 years from training completion
7598 RW to Strike 7563,65 4 years from training completion
75XX NFO to SNA 7525,88 8 years from training completion
75XX NFO to PFIP 7525,88 6 years from training completion
2.b. Active Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) will run concurrently with any pre-existing obligations.
3. Eligibility Requirements.
3.a. All applicants.
3.a.1. Pilots and Naval Flight Officers (NFOs) with less than 13 years commissioned service (YCS) as of 7 June 2022 are eligible to apply. Favorable general officer (GO) endorsements for applicants with greater than 13 YCS may be considered.
3.a.2. Applicants must have 18 months time-on-station (TOS) by 7 June 2022. TOS exceptions from MMOA, such as for applicants on one-year PCS orders, should be documented prior to the board.
3.a.3. Applicants must be able to execute orders in FY23. Training completion is also expected in FY23 apart from 7598 and 7599 trainees. Inability to meet these timeline requirements may result in forfeiture of FY23 selection and the fleeting up of an alternate. PCS and training dates will be coordinated by MMOA once the board results have been released.
3.a.4. Applicants must not have been selected on a previous T-C Board.
3.b. Certain applicants may be eligible for multiple programs and are encouraged to select and rank programs according to interest.
3.c. NFOs applying for the 75XX or 7318 transition must obtain a 4 or higher for the Academic Qualification Rating (AQR) and a 6 or higher for the Pilot Flight Aptitude Rating (PFAR) on the Aviation Standard Test Battery (ASTB).
3.d. NFOs interested in applying for the 75XX Primary Flight Instructor Program (PFIP) may contact their monitor for further details.
3.e. The 7598 (RW to Strike) applicants who are selected can expect orders to receive a T-6 warm-up syllabus prior to attending jet training.
3.f. Those previously eligible for the Aviation Bonus (AvB) will retain eligibility under their current PMOS until being awarded a new PMOS. Subsequent eligibility for AvB under a new PMOS can be coordinated with MMOA if applicable.
3.g. Applicants who require past ASTB scores or need to take the ASTB may contact Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI) by sending an email to: usn.pensacola.navmedoptractrpns.list.nmotc-astb@mail.mil with the request.
4. Coordinating Instructions.
4.a. Applicants shall complete an online application by navigating to: go.max.gov/dod/AviationBoards
4.b. Applicants shall generate and upload an administrative action (AA) form. A template of this AA form is available at: www.manpower.usmc.mil/webcenter/portal/OA3RR/pages_home This AA form shall be submitted with signed command endorsements.
4.b.1. Command endorsements shall include the first O-6 level commander in the applicant’s chain of command and address the applicant's potential for success in the desired program.
4.b.2. Endorsements shall also address the command assessment on the applicant executing a PCS in FY23, career timing implications, and the applicant’s PME status.
4.c. All applications must include the following as enclosures to the AA form:
4.c.1. A copy of a signed and current medical upchit (DD2992) that indicates the eligibility for the programs listed in the application.
4.c.2. The results of the applicant's most recent ASTB.
4.c.3. Correspondence from their PMOS monitor stating that the officer meets TOS requirements (as indicated in paragraph 3.a.2), is not in receipt of orders, career timing supports, and is eligible to apply.
4.c.4. In addition to endorsement from the applicant's current chain of command, T-C applicants currently assigned to non-flying billets (e.g., Forward Air Controller, staff, resident school, etc.) must include a letter of recommendation from the commanding officer from their last flying assignment.
4.d. Additional letters of recommendation are not required but are highly encouraged. Letters of recommendation should address the aviation abilities or potential of the applicant. Any letters of recommendation should also be included as enclosures to the AA form.
4.e. Applications must be submitted no later than 1 June 2022.
5. Please direct questions regarding the application process to the points of contact listed from MMOA-3. Direct aviation-specific questions to the point of contact listed from MMOA-2.
6. Selection results will be announced via MARADMIN shortly after the conclusion of the board proceedings.
7. This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
8. This MARADMIN is cancelled 1 Oct 2022.
9. Release authorized by MajGen Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division.//