FY26 SEMIANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM EXPERIENCE TRACK SELECTION PANEL RESULTS

MARADMINS : 004/26

R 081655Z JAN 26 MARADMIN 004/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC PPO PL WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/FY26 SEMIANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM EXPERIENCE TRACK SELECTION PANEL RESULTS// REF/A/DOC/CMC/PPO/20250311// REF/B/DOC/SECDEF/OUSD-P&R/20220325// REF/C/DOC/SECNAV/DUSN(P)/20230406// REF/D/GENADMIN/CMC/211530ZXXX25// NARR/REF A IS MARINE CORPS ORDER 1540.33, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM (IAP). REF B IS DODI 1315.20, MANAGEMENT OF THE DOD FOREIGN AREA OFFICER PROGRAM. REF C IS SECNAVINST 1301.7B, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY FOREIGN AREA OFFICER PROGRAMS. REF D IS MARADMIN 497/24, FY 2025 MARINE CORPS FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY BONUS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.// POC/1/BRETT M. MCCORMICK/LTCOL/CMC PPO PL WASHINGTON DC/DSN 312- 224-4365/703-692-4365/BRETT.MCCORMICK(AT)USMC.MIL// POC/2/CLAYTON J. FISHER/CIV/CMC PPO PL WASHINGTON DC/DSN 312-224- 0322/703-614-0322/CLAYTON.FISHER(AT)USMC.MIL// POC/3/LEE M. MOFFETT/MGYSGT/CMC PPO PL WASHINGTON DC/DSN 312-224- 4366/703-692-4366/LEE.MOFFETT(AT)USMC.MIL// POC/4/ASHLEY K. ALMEIDA/CTR/CMC PPO PL WASHINGTON DC/DSN 312-224- 2168/703-692-2168/ASHLEY.ALMEIDA.CTR(AT)USMC.MIL// POC/5/IAP OMB/IAPMARINE(AT)USMC.MIL// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to announce the results of the FY26 Semiannual International Affairs Program (IAP) Experience Track Selection Panel. 2. Based on their background, operational experience, and academic credentials, the IAP experience track selection panel selected the Marines listed below for assignment of the Foreign Area Officer (FAO), Regional Affairs Officer (RAO) and Foreign Area Staff Non-Commissioned Officer (FAS) Additional Military Occupational Specialty (AMOS). Selection panel results. (Read in 6 columns): Name Rank PMOS AMOS Desig Region Albayrak, E.I. LtCol 0202 8245 FAO Africa Berit, M.A. Maj 7202 8227 RAO Europe Blackwood, M.A. LtCol 4402 8241 FAO LATAM Blue, W.J. Maj 0402 8243 FAO INDO-PAC Goldberg, M.J. Capt 4402 8243 FAO INDO-PAC Johnson, A. Maj 0302 8227 RAO Europe Johnsen, J.L. Maj 0102 8245 FAO Africa Leonardelli,J.R. LtCol 0202 8227 RAO Europe Lyon, B. A. Capt 6002 8241 FAO LATAM McDonnell, P.E. Maj 0202 8241 FAO LATAM Radel, C. LtCol 3002 8242 FAO Europe Ryan, J.P. Maj 0302 8227 RAO Europe Sierawski, A.E. Capt 5803 8223 RAO NE Asia Sorrells, D. Maj 7518 8227 RAO Europe Stark, J.A. Capt 3002 8241 FAO LATAM Stevens, M. LtCol 1302 8223 RAO NE Asia Sweeney, J.B. Maj 0402 8241 FAO LATAM Szimonisz, J.D. LtCol 0202 8228 RAO SE Asia Szimonisz, J.D. LtCol 0202 8224 RAO Middle East Warrington, D.A. Capt 0302 8242 FAO Europe Weaver, J. F. Maj 0202 8227 RAO Europe Xue,H. SSgt 0678 8233 FAS NE Asia Yoon, W Capt 0602 8243 FAO INDO-PAC 3. This MARADMIN serves as authority to assign the respective AMOS as listed above. All selectees listed above must request appropriate entries be made into their permanent service records to reflect the appropriate AMOS through their Installation Personnel Administration Centers or command administration offices. 4. Per ref A, Marines applying for an IAP AMOS are highlighting their availability to serve in international affairs billets when not serving in their primary MOS. Marines who subsequently decline to serve in such billets will have their IAP AMOS administratively withdrawn. 5. Per refs A and D, Marines with a FAO AMOS are required to maintain current minimum Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) scores of 2/2/1+ (FAO) or 1+/1+ (FAS) (Reading/Listening/Speaking). Failure to maintain minimum scores will result in administrative withdrawal of the FAO AMOS. 6. Per ref A, IAP Marines who are slated with orders to fill 82XX billets are required to complete a Tier 5 (T-5) investigation in order to facilitate their integration into MAGTF planning, operations, security cooperation, and intelligence efforts during future assignments within tactical, operational, and strategic- level Marine Corps staffs, joint and combined staff, and for duty with interagency organizations. Marines who are slated to fill 82XX billets and do not have current T-5 investigation will submit a request through their Security Office. Orders issued for individuals filling 82XX billets will serve as the authoritative document to initiate a T-5 Investigation. 7.Language sustainment training may be available for Marines in the 82XX AMOS, contingent upon available funding. Cost-free options can be found on the IAP website "https //www.ppo.marines.mil/Units/ Strategy-and-Plans-Division/International-Affairs-Branch/ International-Affairs-Program/" under the courses section. These resources offer opportunities to develop and enhance language skills. Additional requests may be submitted to IAPMarine(at)usmc.mil. 8. Questions regarding the IAP should be directed to the points of contact (POCs) listed above. Panels will take place during the first week of November and May, with applications submitted no later then 30 October and 30 April, respectively. Applications must be in one pdf with naming "Rank.Last.First.Region" (e.g., GySgt.Smith.John.Africa). Applications must be submitted through the IAP website under the IAP Submissions and Registration section, using the link referencing Experience Track Panel. 9. Release authorized by BGen Daniel B. Taylor, Director, Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps.//