R 081115Z FEB 24
MARADMIN 063/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC AVN ES//
SUBJ/FY24 2ND QTR MARINE CORPS RESERVE INSTRUCTOR PILOT SELECTION BOARD (MCRIP)//
POC/P.A. WIKTOR/LTCOL/UNIT: HQMC AVN ES/TEL: COM (703)693-4108/EMAIL: PHILLIP.WIKTOR@USMC.MIL//
POC/S.P. DILLON/LTCOL/UNIT: HQ 4TH MAW G-1/TEL: COM (504)697-7784/EMAIL: SEAN.P.DILLON@USMC.MIL//
POC/S.R. PURCELL/MAJ/UNIT: MATSG-42 OPERATIONS OFF/TEL: COM (850)452-2268/EMAIL: SEAN.PURCELL@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The FY24 2nd QTR MCRIP selection board will convene on or about 28 Feb 2024. This board will select qualified applicants to serve as Marine Corps Reserve Instructor Pilots (MCRIP) in support of the naval aviation training command.
2. Minimum qualifications for applicants are as follows:
2.a. Must be a member of the ready reserve (SMCR, IMA, or IRR), Naval Aviator with less than 16 satisfactory years credit toward a reserve retirement, and have less than 1 year time in grade as a LtCol.
2.b. Active component Marines must have a HQMC approved EAS and be able to join MATSG-42 NLT 30 Sep 2024.
2.c. Minimum of 1,000 hours total military flight time and 400 hours instructing in CNATRA aircraft.
2.d. Current military medical up-chit.
2.e. Members currently receiving aviation retention pay or an aviation officer affiliation bonus will not be considered without confirmation that HQMC (MM) will release the applicant from any existing obligation.
2.f. The minimum requirements may be waived on a case-by-case basis by the MATSG-42 Commanding Officer.
3. Qualifications that enhance an applicant package include but are not limited to:
3.a. Current and qualified active component instructors receive priority consideration.
3.b. Proximity to drilling site, ease of commute, and willingness to relocate.
3.c. Strong background in instructor and flight leadership positions.
4. Applicants should clearly state desired training wing (TRAWING 1, TRAWING 2, TRAWING 4, TRAWING 5) and reason for preference in their application.  No applicants may apply for TRAWING 6.
5. Past performance and potential for future participation in the USMCR, specifically 4th MAW, are paramount with regards to selection to this program.
6. Selectees will be expected to meet participation guidelines as described in CNATRAINST 3740.8p.  Failing to meet the requirements may be grounds for involuntary transfer from this program.
7. All MATSG-42 personnel will support total force USMC requirements as directed.  Failure to support total force requirements may lead to involuntary transfer from this program.  Failure to meet all USMC specific annual training or administrative requirements may lead to involuntary transfer from this program.
8. Applications can be obtained by emailing the MATSG-42 operations officer at the email listed in the message header above.  Applications must also include a letter to the board, current reserve qualification summary and Master Brief Sheet (MBS).
8.a. Prior to submitting applications, individuals shall contact the desired TRAWING for a letter of acknowledgement from the Reserve Component Commander (RCC) and shall include it with their application.  Phone numbers for the RCC can be found at https:(slash)(slash)www.cnatra.navy.mil/reserves/.
8.b. A letter of recommendation is required from your current Commanding Officer.   Letters of recommendation from current TRAWING and MATSG leadership are highly encouraged.
8.c. Applications and endorsements must be submitted to the POC listed in the message header above.  Packages must be received as a single PDF document by MATSG-42. The board will not consider late or incomplete applications.
9. Selection board results will be announced via separate correspondence, by direct contact from MATSG-42.
9.a. All applications will be destroyed after the board is adjourned.
9.b. Applicants who were considered and not selected by previous selection boards and desire to be considered by this selection board are required to submit new packages.
10. Additional instructor opportunities are available at fleet replacement squadron/detachment augmentation units.  For additional information, contact the POC listed in the message header above.  Marine fleet replacement squadrons/detachments are stationed in The following locations:
    HMLAT-303 MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA
    VMFA-323 MCAS Miramar, CA
    VMFAT-501 MCAS Beaufort, SC
    VMFAT-502 MCAS Miramar, CA
    VMMT-204 MCAS New River, NC
11. Marines are reminded that there are open flying billets in tactical SMCR squadrons within 4th MAW that do not require board selection. Officers who affiliate with a tactical squadron may be eligible for a bonus or retention pay. To learn more, contact the POC listed in the message header above. Designations and locations of tactical squadrons are as follows:
    HMH-772 JB McGuire / DIX / Lakehurst, NJ / 609.562.8711
    HMLA-773(-) JB McGuire / DIX / Lakehurst, NJ / 609.562.8711
    HMLA-773 (DET A) NAS JRB New Orleans, LA / 504.940.4905
    HMLA-775 MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA / 682.249.6972
    VMFA-112 NASJRB Fort Worth, TX / 817.782.2718
    VMGR-234 NASJRB Fort Worth, TX / 817.782.2901
    VMM-764 MCAS Miramar, CA / 682.309.1165
    VMM-774 MCAS New River, NC / 910.449.4435
12. Release authorized by LtGen M. S. Cederholm, Deputy Commandant for Aviation//