R 171637Z OCT 24
MARADMIN 493/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CDI WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/CY25 DARPA SERVICE CHIEFS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (DSCFP) SELECTION 
RESULTS//
REF/A/IS MARADMIN 371/24, SOLICITING NOMINATIONS FOR CY25 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 first half CY25 Defense Advanced 
Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Service Chiefs Fellowship Program 
(SCFP). The second half calling message for CY25 will be released 
shortly. 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 first half CY25 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
   Donovan       K.A.         CDR      2300    1GF     1ST
   Pineiro       J.D.         LtCol    1302    068     1ST
   Smith         C.T.         Maj      7565    VLC     2ND
   Thiessen      C.M.         Capt     0302    1F5     2ND
   
4. Alternates: ALPHABETICAL
   Last          Initials     Rank     MOS     MCC
   Cody          A.P.         Maj      7518    V8E
   Hibler        J.B.         LtCol    0302    1GF
   Holbert       S.A.         Maj      7588    QDC
   Smith         S.M.         LtCol    0202    QDC
    
5. Course Details:
5.a. Location: Arlington, Virginia
5.b. First half DSCFP Dates:
5.b.1. QTR 1: 07 JAN – 04 APR 25
5.b.2. QTR 2: 08 APR – 03 JUL 25
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 Eric E. Austin, Deputy 
Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.//