CY23 DARPA SERVICE CHIEFS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM SELECTION RESULTS
Date Signed: 11/17/2022 | MARADMINS Number: 599/22
MARADMINS : 599/22

R 171600Z NOV 22    
MARADMIN 599/22
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CDI WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/CY23 DARPA SERVICE CHIEFS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (DSCFP) SELECTION
RESULTS//
REF/A/LTR/CMC MOA/01FEB11//
REF/B/MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CDI WASHINGTON DC/ R 121400Z SEP 22//
NARR/REF A IS THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ADDRESSING USMC PARTICIPATION IN THE DARPA SERVICE CHIEFS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, REF B IS MARADMIN 454/22, SOLICITING NOMINATIONS FOR CY23 DARPA SERVICE CHIEFS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (DSCFP)//
POC1/C.B. HIRSCH/CTR/MCWL FTO/USMC/TEL: (571) 254-7249/EMAIL: CHANDLER.HIRSCH.CTR@USMC.MIL//
POC2/J.E. MOORE/CIV/MCWL FTO/USMC/TEL: (571) 254-7185/EMAIL: JOHN.E.MOORE4@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The purpose of this MARADMIN is to announce the selection board results for the CY23 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Service Chiefs Fellowship Program (SCFP).  The DARPA SCFP (DSCFP) convenes quarterly and lasts approximately 12 weeks.  The purpose of the fellowship is to familiarize Marines with DARPA's functions and efforts as the DOD's advanced Science and Technologies (S&T) organization in order to stimulate innovative improvements in the Corps, and to facilitate experimentation and transition of novel capabilities into the fleet.  Upon completion of their assignment to the DSCFP, fellows serve as informal liaisons between DARPA and the services based on the close relationships developed during the program and an enhanced understanding of the DARPA technology development process.
2.  Selection to the CY23 DSCFP was extraordinarily competitive with a large number of highly qualified applicants.  Considerations included program objectives, operational experience, academic background, MOS diversity, and current assignment.  Primary and alternate candidates are identified.  Those not selected are encouraged to reapply in the future.  Selectees should contact the listed MARADMIN POCs via email to confirm their availability.
3.  Primary Selectees:
    Last          Initials      Rank    MOS     MCC    QTR
    Yurkovich     D.M.          MAJ     0302    1F1    1ST
    Bryant        S.T.          CAPT    1702    T12    1ST
    Mantz         B.A.          LTCOL   8059    110    2ND
    Watkins       J.R.          MAJ     0802    052    2ND
    Kansier       D.R.          MAJ     7518    V6B    3RD
    Schrafft      P.A.          MAJ     0802    1NJ    3RD
    Duncan        A.M.          MAJ     0209    1C0    4TH
    Smithson      M.S.          MAJ     7566    1GF    4TH
4.  Alternates:  ALPHABETICAL
    Last        Initials        Rank    MOS     MCC
    Cohoon      J.D.            MAJ     7318    1J1
    Ebenal      B.M.            MAJ     0202    1MZ
    Hahn        K.P.            LTCOl   7202    1PV
    Herron      C.J.            Maj     7563    J15
    Kozak       J.A.            LTCOL   7543    QAS
    Parsons     M.D.            MAJ     0802    1NE
    Peterson    T.A.            MAJ     7563    1RA
    Smith       S.A.            MAJ     0202    QDC
5.  Course Details:
5.a. Location:  Arlington, Virginia
5.b. DSCFP Dates:
5.b.1.  QTR 1: 03 JAN – 24 MAR 23
5.b.2.  QTR 2: 28 MAR – 16 JUN 23
5.b.3.  QTR 3: 27 JUN – 15 SEP 23
5.b.4.  QTR 4: 19 SEP – 15 DEC 23
6.  Coordinating Instructions:
6.a.  Selectees will be contacted by DARPA via separate correspondence approximately four to six weeks prior to the start of their respective programs.  If your contact information changes, please notify the POCs in this MARADMIN.
6.b.  All costs and TAD orders associated with the DSCFP will be funded by DARPA.  For Marines traveling from outside the national capital region, DARPA will provide billeting, per diem, and travel costs.  Marines within the national capital region will be reimbursed for mileage between their command and the agency, as well as any additional travel costs required by the program.
6.c.  DSCFP participants will receive an academic fitness report for the period as well as a letter from the DARPA director highlighting their time spent at the agency.
6.d.  Alternates will be contacted on a space available basis.
7.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Karsten S. Heckl, Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.//