R 042038Z DEC 25
MARADMIN 585/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CDI WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/CY26 DARPA SERVICE CHIEFS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (DSCFP) 
SELECTION RESULTS//
REF/A/IS MARADMIN 349/25
SOLICITING NOMINATIONS FOR CY26 DARPA SERVICE CHIEFS FELLOWSHIP 
PROGRAM (DSCFP)(FIRST HALF)//
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 CY26 Defense Advanced 
Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Service Chiefs Fellowship 
Program (SCFP). 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 
Department of War’s advanced Science and Technologies (S&T)
organization in order to stimulate innovative improvements in the
Corps and 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 CY26 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
    Dunovant      L.M.          Maj     0302    NE3    1st
    Patel         S.K.          Maj     7565    1GF    1st
    Mills         W.D.          Maj     7318    1J3    2nd
    Oblak         W.T.          Maj     0602    029    2nd
    
4.  Alternates:  ALPHABETICAL
    Last        Initials        Rank    MOS     MCC
    Hall        G.A.            Maj     1707    TSR
    Salazar     D.A.            Maj     0602    TT2    
    
5.  Course Details:
5.a. Location:  Arlington, Virginia
5.b. First half DSCFP Dates:
5.b.1.  QTR 1: 12 JAN – 01 APR 26
5.b.2.  QTR 2: 06 APR – 24 JUN 26
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 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.//