CONVENING OF THE FY25 U.S. MARINE CORPS LIEUTENANT COLONEL AND MAJOR LIMITED DUTY OFFICER

MARADMINS : 368/23

R 271330Z JUL 23 MARADMIN 368/23 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM// SUBJ/CONVENING OF THE FY25 U.S. MARINE CORPS LIEUTENANT COLONEL AND MAJOR LIMITED DUTY OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD// REF/A/MSGID:DTG/CMC/121100ZAPR23// REF/B/MSGID:DOC/CMC MMPR/YMD:20220314// REF/C/MSGID:MCO/P1070.12K/YMD:20000714// REF/D/MSGID:DOC/CMC MMRP/YMD:20180501// REF/E/MSGID:DOC/CMC MCCDC C 40 OP/YMD:20080125// REF/F/MSGID:DTG/CMC/112035ZDEC08// 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). REF E IS MCO 1553.4B, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (PME). REF F IS MARADMIN 703/08, OFFICER PME SUMMARY.// POC/MELANIE J. MCCLINNIS/MAJ/MMPR-1/-/TEL: (703)784-9703/EMAIL: MELANIE.MCCLINNIS@USMC.MIL// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. As announced by reference (a), the FY25 U.S. Marine Corps Limited Duty Officer (LDO) Promotion Selection Boards will convene on 18 September 2023, 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 military occupational specialty (MOS). Officers 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 permanent 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 in the 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, 2340, 3102, 6302 and 6502 selection boards will consider below-zone (BZ) officers. 2.a.1. MOS 0430 DOR LCN SR IZ: Maj Jeffrey D. Planteen 01 Jan 19 22524000 JR IZ: Maj Michael C. Apicella Jr. 01 Sep 20 24495000 JR BZ: Maj Richard L. Pollard 01 Jul 21 25228000 2.a.2. MOS 0605 ONLY IZ: Maj Aaron Mora 01 Mar 21 25016000 2.a.3. MOS 2102 ONLY IZ: Maj Glen R. Pond 01 Feb 20 23840000 JR BZ: Maj Mario J. Arellano 01 Jul 21 25229000 2.a.4. MOS 2305 SR IZ: Maj Isaac K. Tibayan 01 Apr 19 22830000 JR IZ: Maj Jared A. Mason 01 Sep 21 25523000 2.a.5. MOS 2340 ONLY IZ: Maj Mark W. Moyer Jr. 01 Mar 21 25014500 ONLY BZ: Maj Richard L. Raines 01 Jun 21 25173000 2.a.6. MOS 3102 ONLY IZ: Maj James M. Shipman 01 May 20 24088000 ONLY BZ: Maj James A. Berry 01 May 21 25016500 2.a.7. MOS 5902 ONLY IZ: Maj James F. Haunty 01 Sep 20 24498000 2.a.8. MOS 6004 ONLY IZ: Maj Matthew T. Migliori 01 Aug 21 25300000 2.a.9. MOS 6302 ONLY IZ: Maj Daniel E. Fuson 01 Oct 20 24747000 JR BZ: Maj Paul F. Thomas 01 Mar 21 24996500 2.a.10. MOS 6502 SR IZ: Maj Jeremiah J. Zeiszler 01 Jul 19 23015000 JR IZ: Maj Alfredo Topete 01 Mar 21 25009000 JR BZ: Maj Ismael Alicea 01 Aug 21 25302000 2.a.11. No Lieutenant Colonel LDO Promotion Selection Boards will be convened for the following MOSs: 1705, 2802, 3302, 5502 and 6802. 2.b. LDO Major Promotion Selection Board. The MOS 0605, 2340, 3102, 6004, 6302 and 6502 selection boards will consider below-zone (BZ) officers. 2.b.1. MOS 0430 DOR LCN SR IZ: Capt Anthony I. Garcia 01 Jun 20 36068175 JR IZ: Capt Jerald B. Johnson Jr. 01 May 21 37609000 2.b.2. MOS 0605 SR IZ: Capt Isaac D. Jewson 01 Jun 20 36068325 JR IZ: Capt Michael J. Landers 01 Jun 20 36068650 JR BZ: Capt Tyler S. Springer 01 May 21 37603000 2.b.3. MOS 2102 SR IZ: Capt Jason R. Beken 01 Jun 20 36068975 JR IZ: Capt Carlos L. Figueroa 01 Aug 21 37881000 2.b.4. MOS 2305 SR IZ: Capt Bernard J. Coyne Jr. 01 Aug 19 34740000 JR IZ: Capt Nathan M. Stuhr 01 Sep 21 38005000 2.b.5. MOS 2340 SR IZ: Capt Gregory S. Canevari 01 Sep 20 36401100 JR IZ: Capt Laban O. Towns 01 May 21 37588000 JR BZ: Capt Antonio G. Marrero 01 Jun 21 37716000 2.b.6. MOS 2802 ONLY IZ: Capt Kenneth J. Schneider Jr. 01 Sep 20 36401400 2.b.7. MOS 3102 SR IZ: Capt Harvey P. Lacanilao 01 May 19 34353000 JR IZ: Capt Jeffrey A. Dovan 01 Jun 20 36068935 ONLY BZ: Capt Ryan W. Knaul 01 Jul 20 36166200 2.b.8. MOS 3302 SR IZ: Capt Bryan M. Baker 01 Jul 19 34578800 JR IZ: Capt Cynthia C. Barnum 01 May 21 37597000 2.b.9. MOS 5902 SR IZ: Capt Adam W. Spiars 01 May 21 37599000 JR IZ: Capt Antonio C. Ewings 01 May 21 37604000 2.b.10. MOS 6004 SR IZ: Capt Andrew R. Ohlrich 01 Jun 20 36068500 JR IZ: Capt Adam J. Zeitz 01 May 21 37589000 JR BZ: Capt Jason A. Moore 01 Aug 21 37874000 2.b.11. MOS 6302 SR IZ: Capt Theodoros A. Gerodimos 01 May 19 34363000 JR IZ: Capt Anthony L. Galluzzi 01 Jun 20 36068575 JR BZ: Capt Andre L. Johnson 01 May 21 37608000 2.b.12. MOS 6502 SR IZ: Capt Cole A. Sardinta 01 Aug 19 34744000 JR IZ: Capt Jason T. Connolly 01 Jun 20 36068915 JR BZ: Capt Gregory C. Scott Jr. 01 Aug 21 37875000 2.b.13. No Major LDO Promotion Selection Boards will be convened for the following MOSs: 1705, 5502 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 Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), Manpower Management Separations and Retirement (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 FY25 USMC Lieutenant Colonel LDO (Select) Continuation Boards will select for continuation those officers selected by the promotion selection boards 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 FY25 USMC Major LDO (Select) Continuation Boards will select for continuation those officers selected by the promotion selection boards 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 three (3) 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 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: 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 Marine Online (MOL). The MBS can also be obtained through the Manpower Management Records and Performance (MMRP) web site. Refer to reference (c) to determine what documents are appropriate for inclusion in the OMPF. 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 8.d.6). 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, 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 8.e. (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 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. 4.e. 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. 4.f. Fitness Reports. Fitness reports are due to CMC (MMRP-30) by the timelines noted in reference (d). 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. Co manders 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. 4.f.1. Date gaps must be corrected IAW chapter 8 and appendix F 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. 4.f.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.g. 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.h. Civilian education. All officers must ensure their civilian education is accurately reflected in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS). 5. 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: 5.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. 5.a.1. The cover letter must be addressed to the President, FY25 USMC (appropriate grade) promotion selection board (see paragraph 8.c. for complete address), and signed with a pen or with a common access card (CAC) digital signature by the eligible officer. 5.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 5.a.1-3 of this MARADMIN. 5.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 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 LtCol and Maj LDO Active 18 Sep 23 7 Sep 23 5.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. 5.a.5. 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 1 of this MARADMIN. 5.a.6. 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 5.a.3. 5.a.7. 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 8.c.3, will receive an email confirmation. The email confirmation receipt is the official notification that CMC (MMPR-1) has received your correspondence. 5.a.8. 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. 5.a.9. Refer to paragraph 8.a-c of this MARADMIN for additional information on correspondence fowarding options. 5.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 5 thru 5.b. of this MARADMIN. 5.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). 6. Merit reorder will not be authorized for the subject boards. 7. 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. 8. Addresses, Points of Contact, and Internet Information: 8.a. Board Correspondence Portal. Upload material at: https:(slash)(slash)www2.manpower.usmc.mil/application_cac/ 8.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 8.c. Officer Promotion Section (MMPR-1): 8.c.1. Address: Commandant of the Marine Corps Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMPR-1) Harry Lee Hall 17 Lejeune Road Quantico, VA 22134-5104 8.c.2. 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 8.c.3. Email material to: officerpromotions@usmc.mil 8.c.4. Fax material to: DSN 278-9883 comm 703-784-9883 8.d. 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: 8.d.1. Reference (a): Select "promotion boards", click on the "FY25 Active" and the respective board. Select hyperlink for "message number 189/23." 8.d.2. Lineal list: under "reference" select "MCBUL 1400 blue book" (Dec 2022 or latest version). 8.d.3. Zone eligibility verification: Under "officer promotion", select "my eligibility." Click hyperlink that says "My Eligibility." 8.d.4. Information for preparing for a board: Select "preparing for your board." 8.d.5. Sample cover letter: Under "reference" select "sample cover letter." 8.d.6. Consult with a career counselor via the Manpower Management Records and Performance Branch homepage: Under "MMRP-50 Officer/Enlisted Career Counseling" select "MMRP50_OC" and then select "speak with a counselor." 8.e. Manpower Management Records and Performance Branch. 8.e.1. Records Management Section (MMRP-20). OMPF documents or questions concerning the OMPF can be sent by the following means: 8.e.1.a. E-Mail: smb.manpower.MMRP-20@usmc.mil 8.e.1.b. Address: Commandant of the Marine Corps Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMRP-20) 2008 Elliot Road Quantico, VA 22134-5030 8.e.1.c. Phone numbers (comm 703-784-3907, DSN 278-3907) OMPF customer service, DSN 278-3906/3907/5640 8.e.2. Performance Evaluation Section (MMRP-30), email smb.manpower.mmrp-30@usmc.mil, comm 703-784-4713, DSN 278-4713 or toll free 1-800-268-3710. 8.e.3. Officer Career Counseling Section (MMRP-50), comm 703-784-9281, DSN 278-9281. 8.e.4. Operations Section (MMRP-60), comm 703-784-3738/4607, DSN 278-3738/4607. 8.f. Separation and Retirement Branch (MMSR), comm 703-784-9325 or DSN 278-9325/9306. 9. Release authorized by BGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director, Manpower Management Division.//