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MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2026 COLONEL COMMAND SCREENING BOARD RESULTS//
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NARR/REF A IS MCO 1300.64B, COMMAND SCREENING PROGRAM. REF B IS
MARADMIN 213/25, FISCAL YEAR 2026 COMMAND SCREENING BOARDS
ANNOUNCEMENT.//
POC/T. J. KITASATO/MAJ/MMOA-3/(703) 784-9284/
EMAIL: TAYLOR.KITASATO@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The Fiscal Year 2026 Colonel Command Screening
Board convened on 9 July 2025. Nine general officers screened the
records of 178 colonels and colonels (sel) for assignment to
63 commands.
2. The board selected 63 officers as primaries for command. To
accommodate the assignment process and the availability of
individual officers, the board identified 33 officers as alternates.
The alternate list provides officers to meet requirements should a
primary selectee decline or otherwise be unable to assume command.
3. Command screening ensures that Marines receive the best possible
leadership while providing all eligible officers with a fair and
equitable opportunity to compete for command. The small number of
command billets available relative to the number of eligible
officers makes command selection an exceptionally competitive
process.
4. The following officers are approved as primary selectees for
command:
4.a. Commandant's Special Selection Program
Name MOS Group Command
Blaine, Barney B. 8041 9th MCD
Copeland, Jason C. 8041 MBKS 8TH&I
Gillett, Marcus D. 8040 6th MCD
Guyette II, Robert F. 8042 VMX-1
Miller II, Charles E. 8041 TBS
Petkus, Joseph R. 8040 4th MCD
4.b. 8040 Group
Name Command
Bohne, Brett A. CLR-2
Dibella, Phillip D. MCCSSS
Garcia, Javier A. Wounded Warrior Regiment HQ
Gerbracht, Robert P. CLR-37
Grissett, Gideon P. MARDET Ft. Leonard Wood
Henzler, Eric J. 1st Combat Readiness Regiment
Hillery, Robert J. MCLOG
Kennerly, Meghan A. HQSPT BN MCIWEST
Mesta, Melina CLR-1
Ritchie, Stephen A. MCLB Albany
Stona, Thomas, J. Marine Force Storage Command
Taylor, Michael A. 2d Combat Readiness Regiment
Tsukano, Julian M. CLR-4
Young, Bridget N. MATSG-23 NAS Pensacola
4.c. 8041 Group
Name Command
Adams, Benjamin S. MCTOG
Allshouse, Steven C. 11th Marine Regiment
Anklam III, Charles E. WTBN Quantico
Bahrns, Douglas P. 15th MEU
Carey, Thomas W. SOI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton CA
Detrinis, Stephen E. MCB Hawaii
Dones, Aixa R. HQ WESTERN US MEPCOM
Frerichs, Jonathon T. 1st Marine Regiment
Gaines, Kendrick L. 14th Marine Regiment
Kim, Sung G. CATC Camp Fuji
Kratzer, Kevin D. MCESG HQ
Kuhlow, Sasha J. HQTRS MIG II MEF
Kulisz, Thomas A. MCIOC
Lambert, Bart P. HQTRS BN, 1st Marine Division
Lee Jr., Bobby W. 6th Marine Regiment
Loomis Jr., Clarence E. Mountain Warfare Training Center
Meixner, John T. 4th Marine Regiment
Mercado, Anthony M. Marine Raider Regiment, MARFORSOC
Nash, Charles C. WFTBN, MCRD Parris Island
Nelson, Jeremy M. HQSVC BN MCRD PI
Patterson II, Jeffrey J. HQTRS MIG III MEF
Pruden, Michael J. MACG-28
Richardella, Christophe R. 24th MEU
Sacchetti, Adam R. HQTRS BN, 2d Marine Division
Sile, Kimberly R. HQSPTBN MCIPAC
Simon, Michael D. 25th Marine Regiment
Starr, Jeffery L. MCIA
Turner, Brandon H. MRTC MARFORSOC
Williamson, Robert E. MACG-18
4.d. 8042 Group
Name Command
Andrejack, Joseph A. MAG-49
Batcheler, David G. MAG-16
Bennett, David J. MCAS, Yuma
Bringhurst, Joshua H. MAG-36
Bruggeman, Arthur Q. MAG-14
Buzzard, Larry L. 11th MEU
Caroffino, Daniel W. MATSG-21, Pensacola
Gard III, Clayton D. MAG-31
Hawkins, Jeremy C. 22d MEU
Hudson, Timothy G. MCAS, Futenma
Jones, Lawrence O. MATSG-22, Corpus Christi
Laird, Jason R. 31st MEU
Perlin, Adam F. Training Wing Two
Tompkins, Ralph B. MAG-39
5. MMOA-3 will place a letter annotating selection in the official
military personnel files of all officers selected as primaries or
alternates.
6. MMOA will publish the list of officers selected as alternates on
the MMOA-3 Top Level Schools and Programs tab in the Command
Screening Board Historical Data sub-tab webpage located at
https://www.manpower.marines.mil/Divisions/Manpower-Management/Offic
er-Assignments/Plans-and-Programs-MMOA-3/#tab/top-level-schools-and-
programs. MMOA will list alternates alphabetically by full name
and MOS.
7. Coordinating instructions
7.a. Primary selectees. Primary selectees shall accept or decline
via email to their monitor listed in paragraph (8) NLT 14 days
after the release of this message. The majority of primary
selectees will assume command between 1 June 2026 and 31 May 2027.
7.b. Alternate selectees. No action is required by officers on the
alternate list. If a command becomes vacant due to a declination or
other extenuating circumstances, Manpower Management will fleet-up
an officer from the alternate list.
7.c. Declinations. Officers who decline command must submit a
declination in writing (AA Form) via the first general officer in
their chain of command addressed to HQMC via MMOA-3 NLT 14 days
after the release of this message. Officers who decline command
are ineligible for future command, unless otherwise approved by the
Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs due to
extraordinary circumstances.
7.d. Deferrals. Officers selected for command who are unable to
execute orders due to extraordinary circumstances may request a
deferral. If approved, the Director, Manpower Management will
defer the officer to a future command screening board. Primary
selectees may submit a deferral request in writing (AA Form) to
HQMC (MMOA-3) via the first general officer in their chain of
command.
7.e. Officers slated to command will schedule their attendance to
the Cornerstone: Commandant's Combined Commandership Program prior
to, or shortly after, assuming command. The program consists of
two courses conducted concurrently aboard Marine Corps Base
Quantico: a two week commanders course and a five day spouses
workshop. FY26 courses will be announced via MARADMIN. The point
of contact (POC) for the Cornerstone course is the Marine Corps
University Lejeune Leadership Institute at (703) 432-4684 or via
email: LLI_MLD@usmcu.edu. Further information is available at
https:(slash)(slash)www.usmcu.edu/Academic-Programs/Lejeune-
Leadership-Institute/Commandants-Combined-Commandership-Course/.
7.f. Officers slated for Ground Combat Element (GCE) commands are
encouraged to attend the five day GCE Commander's Course (GCECC) at
the Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group (MCTOG) prior to, or
within the first six months of assuming command. A separate
MARDMIN will announce FY26 course dates.
7.g. Officers slated for Logistics commands across the Fleet Marine
Force and Supporting Establishment are encouraged to attend the
annual Logistics Commanders Course (LCC) conducted by the Marine
Corps Logistics Operations Group. A separate MARADMIN will announce
FY26 course dates.
7.h. Officers slated for Air Command Element (ACE) commands are
encouraged to attend the annual Commanders Conference/Re-Black at
Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1).
A separate MARADMIN will announce the FY26 conference dates.
8. MMOA Points of Contact:
Col E. J. Smith
Branch Head
DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703) 784-9300
Email: erik.smith@usmc.mil
Col M. D. Simon
Ground Colonel Monitor
DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703) 784-9300
Email: michael.d.simon.mil@usmc.mil
Col R. B. Tompkins
Aviation Colonel Monitor
DSN: 278-9300 COMM: (703) 784-9300
Email: ralph.tompkins@usmc.mil
9. This message is only applicable to the active component.
10. Release authorized by BGen Fridrik Fridriksson, Director, Manpower
Management Division.//