R 132000Z NOV 25
MARADMIN 544/25
SUBJ/FY26 2ND QTR MARINE CORPS RESERVE INSTRUCTOR PILOT SELECTION
BOARD//
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC AVN WASHINGTON DC//
POC/PURCELL S/LTCOL/UNIT: MATSG-42 OPERATIONS OFF/NIPR:
SEAN.PURCELL(AT)USMC.MIL/850.452.2268/
GENTEXT/REMARKS/
1. The FY26 2nd QTR Marine Corps Reserve Instructor Pilot (MCRIP)
selection board will convene on or about 9 February 2026. 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 Aug 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 3740.8Q. 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. Selectees will serve in an instructor
capacity for a minimum of 36 months after obtaining Instructor
Pilot Qualification.
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://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. Application and additional information may be found at
https://www.marforres.marines.mil/Units/4th-Marine-Aircraft-Wing
/Join/Aviation-Boards/
8.d. 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 22 Jan 2026 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
HMHT-302 MCAS New River, NC
VMFA-323 MCAS Miramar, CA
VMFAT-501 MCAS Beaufort, SC
VMFAT-502 MCAS Miramar, CA
VMMT-204 MCAS New River, NC
VMUT-2 MCAS Cherry Point, 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 / 609.562.8787
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 NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX / 817.782.2718
VMGR-234 NAS JRB 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 Lieutenant General W. H. Swan,
Deputy Commandant for Aviation.//