R 292123Z APR 25
MARADMIN 206/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/MATSG-42//
SUBJ/FY25 4TH QTR MARINE CORPS RESERVE INSTRUCTOR PILOT
SELECTION BOARD//
POC/PURCELL S/LTCOL/UNIT: MATSG-42 OPERATIONS OFF/NIPR:
SEAN.PURCELL(AT)USMC.MIL/850.452.2268/
GENTEXT/REMARKS/
1. the FY25 4th Qtr Marine Corps Reserve Instructor Pilot (MCRIP)
selection board will convene on 29 July 2025. This board will select
qualified applicants to serve as Marine Corps Reserve Instructor
Pilots 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
Lieutenant Colonel.
2.b. Active component Marines must have a HQMC approved EAS and be
able to join Marine Aviation Training Support Group – 42 (MATSG-42)
NLT 1 Feb 2026.
2.c. Minimum of 1,000 hours total military flight time and 400 hours
instructing in military 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 must meet participation guidelines as described in
CNATRAINST 3740.8p. failure to complete CNATRA requirements, USMC
annual training or administrative requirements may be grounds for
involuntary transfer from this program. Early removal is at the
discretion of the MATSG-42 Commanding Officer.
7. Selectees may be required to attend up to 12 weeks of
uninterrupted Active Duty Training (ADT) to complete CNATRA
Instructor Pilot Training. These selectees will serve in an
instructor capacity for a minimum of 36 months after obtaining
Instructor Pilot qualification.
8. Applications and additional information may be found at
https://www.marforres.marines.mil/units/4th-marine-aircraft-wing/
join/aviation-boards/. Applications must also include a letter to
the board, current reserve qualification summary, Master Brief
Sheet (MBS) and current aeromedical upchit.
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://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. Final 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 NLT COB 03 Jul 2025 via email.
The board will not consider late or incomplete applications.
9. Selection board results will be announced via MARADMIN and by
direct contact from MATSG-42.
9.a. Official selection board results serve as approval for Duty
Involving Flight Operations (DIFOP) with MATSG-42 in accordance with
4th Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) wing order 5320.2u. separate DIFOP
package submission is not required.
9.b. All applications will be destroyed after the board is
adjourned.
9.c. 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
VMA-223 MCAS CHERRY POINT, NC
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 Bradford J. Gering,
Deputy Commandant for Aviation.//