CONVENING OF THE FY25 U.S. MARINE CORPS MAJOR GENERAL AND BRIGADIER GENERAL PROMOTION SELE

MARADMINS : 267/23

R 241530Z MAY 23 MARADMIN 267/23 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM// SUBJ/CONVENING OF THE FY25 U.S. MARINE CORPS MAJOR GENERAL AND BRIGADIER GENERAL PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS// REF/A/MSGID: MSG/CMC/DTG: 121100ZAPR23// REF/B/MSGID: DOC/CMC MMPR/YMD: 20220314// REF/C/MSGID: DOC/CMC MIFD/YMD: 20000714// REF/D/MSGID: DOC/CMC MMRP/YMD: 20180501// REF/E/MSGID: MSG/CMC/DTG: 052215ZFEB2018// NARR/REF A IS MARADMIN 189/23, FY25 U.S. MARINE CORPS OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS. REF B IS MCBUL 1400, OFFICER LINEAL PRECEDENCE. REF C IS MCO P1070.12K W/CH 1, MARINE CORPS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (IRAM). REF D IS MCO 1610.7A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM (PES).// POC/M. J. MCCLINNIS/MAJ/MMPR-1/-/TEL: (703)784-9704/EMAIL: MELANIE.MCCLINNIS@USMC.MIL// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. As announced by reference (a), the FY25 U.S. Marine Corps Major General and Brigadier General Promotion Selection Boards will convene at Harry Lee Hall, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA, as follows: 6 July 2023 - Major General 13 July 2023 - Brigadier General 2. Promotion Boards. The boards will consider two categories of officers: primary zone and secondary (below) zone. The primary zone includes two zones, above-zone and in-zone. The above-zone consists of officers who have been previously considered for promotion from within the primary zone. The in-zone consists of officers who will be considered for promotion for the first time from within the primary zone. Officers defined as Active-Duty List (ADL) in reference (b) on the date the board convenes are eligible for the board. 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. Officers may review reference (b) and their eligibility for the board on the internet at the officer promotion homepage. The senior and junior officers in each zone are as follows (encl (1) of reference (b) applies): 2.a. Major General Promotion Selection Board 2.a.1. Primary Zone: Senior Officer Above-Zone - BGen Morris, Jason L. DOR 04 May 20 LCN 03304000 Senior Officer In-Zone - BGen Fulford, Robert C. DOR 04 Jun 20 LCN 03305000 Junior Officer In-Zone - BGen Woodworth, Jason G. DOR 02 Jun 21 LCN 03316000 2.a.2. Secondary Zone: Only Officer Below-Zone - BGen Ellison, Kyle B. DOR 06 Jul 21 LCN 03317000 2.b. Brigadier General Promotion Selection Board 2.b.1. Primary Zone: Senior Officer Above-Zone - Col Riley Jr., Donald J. DOR 01 Oct 11 LCN 03358000 Junior Officer Above-Zone - Col Laratta, Vincent G. DOR 01 Jan 19 LCN 19252000 Senior Officer In-Zone - Col Mullery, Brian W. DOR 01 Jan 19 LCN 19253000 Junior Officer In-Zone - Col Mendonca Jr., Elvino M. DOR 01 Jun 20 LCN 19414000 2.b.2. Secondary Zone: Senior Officer Below-Zone - Col Langfeldt, Lance J. DOR 01 Jun 20 LCN 19415000 Junior Officer Below-Zone - Col Krick, Nathan S. DOR 01 May 21 LCN 19550000 3. 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 non-selection 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: 3.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. 3.b. Obtaining and reviewing the OMPF. The 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 (c) to determine what documents are appropriate for inclusion in the OMPF. 3.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, Manpower Management Records and Performance, Records Management Section (MMRP-20). Per reference (c), 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 not be filed in the OMPF in time to go before the selection board. Officers should verify any additions or deletions from their OMPF or MBS within the 12-month window to ensure the accuracy and completeness of their record. OMPF documents can be emailed as a pdf attachment or OMPF documents can be mailed to CMC (MMRP-20), however, inclusion into the OMPF is substantially faster if the documents are emailed. See paragraph 6.d. (MMRP) for OMPF inquiries and document submission points of contact. 3.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 FY25 (appropriate board) selection board." With the exception of fitness reports, all OMPF documents, should be forwarded to and received by CMC (MMRP-20) 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 convenes. Board eligible records continue to be updated until the convening date of the board, however, officers must submit all material no later than two weeks prior to the board for which they are eligible. 3.e. Career Counselors. It is the responsibility of each officer to ensure their personal records (OMPF/MBS) reflect accurate and current information. PES and FITREP policy and correction specific questions should be directed to MMRP-30 (performance evaluation section). Officers concerned with specific aspects of their record may contact their respective career counselor (see paragraph 6.c.6). Active Component Officers should contact CMC (MMSL (General Officers)/Officer Career Counseling Section, MMRP-50). 3.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. Officers are also highly encouraged to 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. 3.g. Fitness reports. Fitness reports are due to CMC (MMRP-30) by the timelines noted in reference (d). MARADMIN 123/23 modified the active and reserve component annual reporting period end date to 30 April for brigadier general. 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 hqmc.fitrep.processing@usmc.mil, so long as the mailer’s email account can be confirmed as either the reporting senior’s or reviewing officer’s .mil email address. If mailing a paper version of a report to HQMC, it is imperative that the forwarding envelope is conspicuously marked "contains FITREPs for FY25 (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 ensuring that all fitness report timelines noted in reference (d) are adhered to. 3.g.1. Date gaps must be corrected IAW chapter 8 and appendix G of reference (d). 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. 3.g.2. Officers are reminded that requests for administrative changes to their fitness report records may take up to 30 days for completion. Reasonable diligence for records correction timeliness rests solely on the officer making the request. 4. Officer Correspondence. All eligible officers may, if desired, submit correspondence to the President of the Board. The correspondence should include only those matters deemed important in the consideration of an officer's record. OMPF materials sent directly to the board president will not become part of an officer's OMPF. Although officers may submit any material they deem important, officers should contact CMC (MMRP-30) before submitting fitness reports and CMC (MMRP-20) for any other OMPF materials. This will ensure that an officer's OMPF is appropriately updated. The following guidelines apply: 4.a. Correspondence must be submitted under signed cover letter by the eligible officer with the material for the board’s consideration listed as enclosures (a sample cover letter is available at the officer promotion homepage). Material submitted without a signed cover letter by the eligible officer will not be submitted to the board. 4.a.1. The cover letter must be addressed to the President, FY25 USMC (appropriate grade) promotion selection board (see paragraph 6.b. for complete address), and signed with a pen or with a CAC digital signature by the eligible officer. 4.a.2. Communications or memorandums of recommendation from other parties on behalf of officers eligible for consideration will not be provided to the board unless forwarded as an enclosure to a signed cover letter to the board from the officer being considered IAW paragraphs 4.a.1-3 of this MARADMIN. 4.a.3. Pursuant to Title 10, U.S.C. Section 614(b), eligible officers are personally responsible for ensuring CMC (MMPR-1) has physically or electronically received their personal correspondence to the President of the board NLT 2359 Eastern Standard Time (EST), 10 calendar days prior to the board convene date of their respective board in order to be considered. Correspondence arriving after 2359 EST 10 calendar days before the board convene date WILL NOT be accepted or submitted to the board. All personal correspondence for the following boards must be received NLT 2359 EST on the due date annotated below: Selection To Component Convening Date Due Date MajGen Active 6 Jul 23 25 Jun 23 BGen Active 13 Jul 23 2 Jul 23 4.a.4. Forwarding Communications to the Board. All eligible officers may submit correspondence to their respective promotion selection board via the board correspondence portal, email, U.S. Mail, next-day delivery services (FedEx, UPS, etc.), or fax. 4.a.4.a. Board Correspondence Portal. Uploading material to the Board Correspondence Portal is the preferred submission method. The Portal is CAC enabled, to access the Portal, go to: https:(slash)(slash)www2.manpower.usmc.mil/application_cac/. Officers can confirm their submissions via the Portal and WILL NOT receive separate confirmation of receipt. Access to the portal will be granted to eligible officers no later than 60 days prior to the board convene dates established in paragraph 4.a.3. of this MARADMIN. 4.a.4.b. U.S. Mail and Next-day Delivery Services. U.S. Mail is not delivered directly to Harry Lee Hall. Therefore, anticipate a 5-7 day lag time for further delivery to Harry Lee Hall. Commercial next-day carriers deliver directly to Harry Lee Hall, excluding weekends and holidays. Submissions that are mailed must be mailed sufficiently in advance to ensure receipt by MMPR-1 in accordance with 4.a.3. 4.a.4.c. Email. Officers with the capability to scan may send their correspondence via email directly to the organizational mailbox: officerpromotions@usmc.mil. Ensure the email subject line reads "correspondence to the FY25 USMC (appropriate grade) promotion selection board." Correspondence sent via USMC email per paragraph 6.b.4, will receive an email confirmation. The email confirmation receipt is the official notification that CMC (MMPR-1) has received your correspondence. 4.a.4.d. Correspondence may be physically delivered to Officer Promotion Section at Harry Lee Hall, Monday through Friday from 0800-1630; correspondence WILL NOT be accepted unless delivered to a MMPR-1 staff member. 4.a.4.e. Refer to paragraph 6.a-c of this MARADMIN for additional information on correspondence forwarding options. 4.b. Request for Non-Selection. Officers eligible for promotion who plan to separate or retire may correspond with 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 Title 10, U.S.C. Section 1174, 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. Requests for non-selection constitute officer correspondence and thus are subject to the guidance provided in paragraphs 4 thru 4.a.4.e. of this MARADMIN. 4.c. Classified Reports. Eligible officers whose records contain classified reports should notify CMC, (MMPR-1) as soon as possible. Notification should include the Marines' full name, EDIPI, grade, occasion, and dates of the report(s). 5. Merit reorder will not be authorized for the subject boards. 6. Addresses, Points of Contact, and Internet Information: 6.a. Board Correspondence Portal. Upload material at: https:(slash)(slash)www2.manpower.usmc.mil/application_cac/ 6.b. Address for the President of the Board: President FY25 USMC (appropriate grade) Promotion Selection Board Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMPR-1) Harry Lee Hall 17 Lejeune Road Quantico, VA 22134-5104 6.b.1. Officer Promotion Section (MMPR-1): 6.b.2. Address: Commandant of the Marine Corps Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMPR-1) Harry Lee Hall 17 Lejeune Road Quantico, VA 22134-5104 6.b.3. Phone Numbers (comm 703-784-9705): Section Head, DSN 278-9703/04 Promotion Board Action Officers, DSN 278-9703/04 Lineal staff, DSN 278-9705/06/07 Confirm receipt of material, DSN 278-9704/05 6.b.4. Email material to: officerpromotions@usmc.mil 6.b.5. Fax material to: DSN 278-9883 comm 703-784-9883 6.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 (MM)," select "Promotion Branch (MMPR)," and then select "Officer Promotions," to arrive at the officer promotion homepage. From there, to find: 6.c.1. Reference (a): select "Promotion Boards", click on the "FY25 Active" and the respective board. Select hyperlink for "Message number 189/23." 6.c.2. Lineal list: under "reference" select "MCBUL 1400 blue book" (Dec 2022 or latest version). 6.c.3. Zone eligibility verification: under "online applications" select "eligibility verification". 6.c.4. Information for preparing for a board: select "Preparing for your Board." 6.c.5. Sample cover letter: Under "Reference" select "Sample Cover Letter." 6.c.6. Active duty list officers may consult with a Career Counselor from the support branch. Under "related links" select "active officer career counseling (MMRP-50)" and then select "officer counseling". From there, click "speak with a counselor". 6.c.7. Verify receipt of fitness reports via the MMRP MOL: under resources, click A-PES. Once on A-PES, click on the MMRP tab and enter DOD ID. 6.d. Manpower Management Record and Performance Branch. 6.d.1. Records Management Section (MMRP-20). OMPF documents or questions concerning the OMPF can be sent by the following means: 6.d.1.a. Email: smb.manpower.MMRP-20@usmc.mil 6.d.1.b. Address: Commandant of the Marine Corps Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMRP-20) 2008 Elliot Road Quantico, VA 22134-5030 6.d.1.c. Phone numbers (comm 703-784-3907, DSN 278-3907) OMPF customer service, DSN 278-3906/3907/5640. 6.d.2. Performance Evaluation Section (MMRP-30), email smb.manpower.mmrp-30@usmc.mil, or toll free 800-268-3710. 6.d.3. Officer Career Counseling Section (MMRP-50), comm 703-784-9992, DSN 278-9992. Email: smb_manpower_officer@usmc.mil 6.d.4. Operations Section (MMRP-60), comm 703-784-3738/4607, DSN 278-3738/4607. 6.e. Separation and Retirement Branch (MMSR), comm 703-784-9324 or DSN 278-9324/9306. 7. Release authorized by MajGen Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division.//