FY23 FIELD ACCESSION BOARDS
Date Signed: 4/26/2022 | MARADMINS Number: 218/22
MARADMINS : 218/22

072R 261700Z APR 22
MARADMIN 218/22
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC M&RA MM//
SUBJ/FY23 FIELD ACCESSION BOARDS//
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/CHANGE 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/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) Field Accession Board will convene on 7 June 2022 and will select applicants for FY23 Aviation Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training.  Officers who can demonstrate that their entrance into Marine Aviation is in the best interest of the Marine Corps are encouraged to apply.
2.  The following programs are available for active duty Marine officers (read in three columns):
MOS  PROGRAM       ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE OBLIGATION
7318 MQ-9 Pilot    6 years from awarding of new Primary MOS (7318)
75XX Naval Aviator 8 years from date designated a naval aviator
2.a.  Active Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) will run concurrently with any pre-existing obligations.
2.b.  For all selectees, a new active duty service contract (ADSC) shall be initiated with MMOA-3 prior to issuance of PCS orders.  Selectees are responsible for ensuring the new ADSC is included within their Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
3.  Eligibility Requirements.
3.a.  All Field Accession Applicants.
3.a.1.  Applicants must have less than 5 Years Commissioned Service (YCS) by 7 June 2022.
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.
3.a.4.  Applicants must not have been previously selected on a Field Accession Board.
3.a.5.  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.
3.a.6.  Applicants may be eligible for multiple programs and are encouraged to select and rank programs according to interest.
3.b.  MQ-9 (7318) Field Accession Board applicants must receive a 4 or higher for the Academic Qualification Rating (AQR) and a 6 or higher for the Pilot Flight Aptitude Rating (PFAR) or Flight Officer Flight Aptitude Rating (FOFAR) on the Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB).  Additionally, applicants must meet specific medical requirements outlined in reference F.
3.c.  Naval Aviator Field Accession Board applicants must receive a 4 or higher for the AQR and a 6 or higher for the PFAR on the ASTB.  Additionally, applicants must meet specific medical requirements outlined in reference F.
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 potential of the applicant.
4.b.2.  Command 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 eligibility for the programs listed in the application.  Please contact a flight surgeon in the vicinity of your permanent duty station in order to complete this requirement.
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.d.  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.//