CONVENING OF THE FY25 U.S. MARINE CORPS RESERVE COLONEL THROUGH CAPTAIN UNRESTRICTED RESER

MARADMINS : 377/23

R 311500Z JUL 28 MARADMIN 377/23 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM// SUBJ/CONVENING OF THE FY25 U.S. MARINE CORPS RESERVE COLONEL THROUGH CAPTAIN UNRESTRICTED RESERVE AND COLONEL THROUGH CAPTAIN ACTIVE RESERVE PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS// 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:MSG/CMC/DTG:112035ZDEC08// REF/G/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). REF E IS MCO 1553.4B, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (PME). REF F IS MARADMIN 703/08, OFFICER PME SUMMARY. REF G IS MARADMIN 077/18 USMC OFFICER/ENLISTED PROMOTION BOARDS UPDATE MATERIAL SUBMISSION GUIDANCE.// POC/M.J. MCCLINNIS/HD/MMPR-1/-/TEL:(703) 784-9704/E-MAIL: MELANIE.MCCLINNIS@USMC.MIL// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Reference (a) announced the FY25 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Colonel through Captain Unrestricted and Active Reserve Promotion Selection Boards. The Colonel through Captain Unrestricted Reserve and Colonel through Captain Active Reserve Promotion Selection Boards will convene at Harry Lee Hall, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA, as follows: 19 September 2023 - Colonel Unrestricted Reserve 19 September 2023 - Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, And Major Active Reserve 17 January 2024 - Lieutenant Colonel Unrestricted Reserve 9 January 2024 - Major Unrestricted Reserve 31 January 2024 - Captain Unrestricted Reserve and Captain Active Reserve 2. Promotion Boards. The Colonel through Major Promotion Boards will consider three categories of officers: Above-Zone, In-Zone and Below-Zone. The Captain Promotion Boards will consider two categories of officers: Above-Zone and In-Zone. There are no eligible officers in the Below-Zone. Officers defined as Reserve Active Status-List (RASL) in reference (b) are eligible for the boards if, on the convening date of their respective board, the officers have continuously performed service on either the RASL or the Active-Duty List (or a combination of both lists) for a period of one year. However, officers whose established date for removal from the RASL is within 90 days after the date the board is convened will not be considered by the board. Officers whose established release date from active duty in the Active Reserve (AR) Program, but not the RASL, is within 90 days after the date the board convenes will not be considered by the board. These officers will be considered by their respective Unrestricted Reserve Promotion Selection Boards. 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 board to be in-zone. The senior and junior officer eligible in-zone and junior officer below -zone are as follows (Encl (1) of reference (b) applies): 2.a. Colonel Unrestricted Reserve Promotion Selection Board: Senior Officer In-Zone - LtCol Thompson, Daniel W. DOR 01 Feb 18 LCN 11743000 Junior Officer In-Zone - LtCol Smith, Benjamin S. DOR 01 Jan 19 LCN 12230000 Junior Officer Below-Zone – LtCol Repair, Kelly J. DOR 01 Jan 20 LCN 12746000 2.b. Colonel AR Promotion Selection Board: Senior Officer In-Zone - LtCol Roberson, Michael R. DOR 01 Mar 19 LCN 12290000 Junior Officer In-Zone - LtCol Hailey, Chad M. DOR 01 Sep 20 LCN 12956000 Junior Officer Below-Zone – LtCol Malone, Kenneth W. DOR 01 Sep 21 LCN 13518000 2.c. LtCol Unrestricted Reserve Promotion Selection Board: Senior Officer In-Zone - Maj Seymour, Margaret M. DOR 01 Jan 18 LCN 21261000 Junior Officer In-Zone - Maj Flenniken, Michael J. DOR 01 Dec 18 LCN 22497000 Junior Officer Below-Zone – Maj Reynolds, Whitney A. DOR 01 Dec 19 LCN 23765000 2.d. Lieutenant Colonel AR Promotion Selection Board: Senior Officer In-Zone - Maj Teixeira, Jessica M. DOR 01 Sep 18 LCN 21860000 Junior Officer In-Zone - Maj Carpenter, Nathaniell R. DOR 01 Sep 19 LCN 23309000 Junior Officer Below-Zone – Maj Brown Jr., Patrick L. DOR 01 Sep 20 LCN 24332000 2.e. Major Unrestricted Reserve Promotion Selection Board: Senior Officer In-Zone - Capt Perez, Erica R. DOR 01 Mar 18 LCN 32447000 Junior Officer In-Zone - Capt Johnsen, Tanner E. DOR 01 Feb 19 LCN 34052000 Junior Officer Below-Zone – Capt Gallagher, Patrick J. DOR 01 Feb 20 LCN 35682000 2.f. Major AR Promotion Selection Board: Senior Officer In-Zone - Capt Raftshol, Olivia K. DOR 01 Aug 18 LCN 33096000 Junior Officer In-Zone - Capt Brophy, Joshua M. DOR 01 Sep 19 LCN 34904000 Junior Officer Below-Zone – Capt Passafume, Joseph M. DOR 01 May 20 LCN 35985000 2.g. Captain Unrestricted Reserve Promotion Selection Board: Senior Officer In-Zone - 1stLt Blohowiak, Aaron P. DOR 09 May 22 LCN 36320000 Junior Officer In-Zone - 1stLt Stilley, Jacob C. DOR 05 Feb 23 LCN 37612000 2.h. Captain AR Promotion Selection Board: Only Officer In-Zone - 1stLt Years, David P. DOR 26 Mar 19 LCN 30923700 3. Merit-Based Promotion List Reorder. Section 14308 of 10 USC, as amended by section 504 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act, allows the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) to authorize promotion boards to reorder their recommended promotion list based on particular merit. Officers on the Unrestricted Colonel, AR Colonel, Unrestricted Lieutenant Colonel, AR Lieutenant Colonel, Unrestricted Major and AR Major promotion lists may be placed higher on the promotion list only if the officer receives the recommendation of at least a majority of the members of the board, unless the SECNAV establishes an alternative requirement. For officers recommended to be placed higher on a promotion list, the board shall recommend the order in which those officers should be placed on the list. 4. Continuation Board. 4.a. Upon conclusion of the AR Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Selection Board, the board will reconvene as an AR retention and continuation board as specified below. Officers may verify their eligibility for consideration by contacting Commandant Marine Corps (CMC), Manpower Management Separations and Retirement (MMSR). CMC (MMSR) will adjust the mandatory retirement dates and/or notify the officers selected for retention and or continuation, as applicable, after the promotion selection results have been announced. 4.b. FY25 AR Major Retention and Continuation Board will consider AR majors who twice failed promotion of selection to lieutenant colonel for retention on active duty. Those officers who are deemed by a majority of the members of the board to be fully qualified for retention on active duty in the AR program and whose retention is in the best interest of the Marine Corps will be reommended to be retained on active duty and continuation if required. Majors deemed unqualified for further service on active duty in the AR program will be released from active duty and, if required, from the RASL unless continued by the Retention and Continuation Selection Board. The period of continuation will be until the officers are retirement eligible under section 8323 of 10 USC or until the age of 62, whichever is earlier. 5. Departure from the Running Mate System. The Secretary of the Navy has approved a temporary departure from the running mate system for all ranks and competitive categories of reserve officer promotions. This departure will assist the Marine Corps in managing statutory grade strength for officers of all grades. Officers should carefully check their in-zone status, as the zones and opportunity may not mirror that of the active component. Additionally, reserve officers selected for promotion in FY25 will not be assigned a running mate. They will be promoted as announced in monthly promotion MARADMINS as vacancies allow. 6. 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), and fitness reports prior to the convening date of the board. Officers are also reminded to review guidance in reference (a) regarding the Career Retirement Credit Report (CRCR) and Reserve Qualification Summary (RQS). Unrestricted officers are encouraged to submit a complete RQS as update material to the board to arrive not later than 10 calendar days (see paragraph 7.a.3.) before the date the board convenes. Officers may review reference (a) at the officer promotion homepage. Although mentioned in reference (a), the following guidance is provided: 6.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. 6.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. 6.c. OMPF Document Submission Guidelines 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 9.e. (MMRP) for OMPF inquiries and document submission points of contact. 6.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. 6.e. Career Advisors. The Reserve Affairs, Career Management Team (CMT) provides OMPF review and career counseling for all members of the Reserve Component (AR, SMCR, IMA, IRR). To request counseling services, send an e-mail to smb_manpower_cac@usmc.mil with your name, EDIPI, contact information, and service you are requesting. More information can be found by accessing their website at "www.manpower.usmc.mil/webcenter/portal/CMT/pages_home." 6.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. 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. 6.f.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. 6.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. 7. 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: 7.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. 7.a.1. The cover letter must be addressed to the President, FY25 USMCR/AR (appropriate grade) promotion selection board (see paragraph 9.b for complete address), and signed with a pen or with a CAC digital signature by the eligible officer. 7.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 memorandum to the board from the officer being considered IAW paragraphs 7.a.1-3 of this MARADMIN. 7.a.3. Pursuant to section 14106 of 10 USC, 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 Col, LtCol, and Maj AR 19 Sep 23 08 Sep 23 Col Reserve 19 Sep 23 08 Sep 23 LtCol Reserve 17 Jan 24 06 Jan 24 Maj Reserve 09 Jan 24 29 Dec 23 Capt Reserve/AR 31 Jan 24 20 Jan 24 7.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. 7.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 7.a.3. of this MARADMIN. 7.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 7.a.3. 7.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 USMCR or FY25 USMCR AR (appropriate grade) promotion selection board." Correspondence sent via USMC email per paragraph 9.c.3, will receive an email confirmation. The email confirmation receipt is the official notification that CMC (MMPR-1) has received your correspondence. 7.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. 7.a.4.e. Refer to paragraphs 9.a-c of this MARADMIN for additional information on correspondence forwarding options. 7.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. Requests for non-selection constitute officer correspondence and thus are subject to the guidance provided in paragraphs 7 through 7.b. of this MARADMIN. 7.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). 8. 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. 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 e-mail 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. Captain board results will be announced via ALNAV when those board reports are approved by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF). 9. Addresses, Points Of Contact, And Internet Information: 9.a. Board Correspondence Portal. Upload material at: https:(slash)(slash)www2.manpower.usmc.mil/application_cac/ 9.b. Address For The President Of The Board: President FY25 USMCR (appropriate grade/comp) Promotion Selection Board Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMPR-1) Harry Lee Hall 17 Lejeune Road Quantico, VA 22134-5104 9.c. Officer Promotion Section (MMPR-1): 9.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 9.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 9.c.3. Email material to: officerpromotions@usmc.mil 9.c.4. Fax material to: DSN 278-9883 comm 703-784-9883 9.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: 9.d.1. Reference (a): select "Promotion Boards", click on the "FY25 Reserve" and the respective board. Select hyperlink for "message number 189/23." 9.d.2. Lineal list: under "reference" select "MCBUL 1400 blue book" (Jul 2023 or latest version). 9.d.3. Zone eligibility verification: Under "officer promotion," select "my eligibility." Click hyperlink that says "My Eligibility." 9.d.4. Information for preparing for a board: Select "preparing for your board." 9.d.5. Sample cover letter: Under "Reference" select "Sample Cover Letter." 9.d.6. Download the Reserve Qualification Summary (RQS): Under "top requests," select "Reserve Qualification Summary." 9.d.7. OMPF and MBS. From the officer promotion homepage, under "related links," select "Record and Performance Branch (MMRP)," and select "official military personnel file". 9.e. Manpower Management Record and Performance Branch. 9.e.1. Records Management Section (MMRP-20). OMPF documents or questions concerning the OMPF can be sent by the following means: 9.e.2. E-Mail: smb.manpower.MMRP-20@usmc.mil 9.e.3. Address: Commandant of the Marine Corps Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMRP-20) 2008 Elliot Road Quantico, VA 22134-5030 9.e.4. Phone numbers (comm 703-784-3907, DSN 278-3907) OMPF customer service, DSN 278-3906/3907/5640. 9.f. Performance Evaluation Section (MMRP-30), email smb.manpower.mmrp-30@usmc.mil, or toll free 800-268-3710. 9.g. Separation and Retirement Branch (MMSR), comm 703-784-9324 or DSN 278-9324/9306. 10. Release authorized by BGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director, Manpower Management Division.//