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R 192125Z FEB 26 MARADMIN 055/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC M&RA RA// SUBJ/CONVENING OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 TOTAL FORCE INTEGRATOR FREE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY ENLISTED SELECTION BOARD// REF/A/DOC/CMC/YMD: 20190215// REF/B/DOC/CMC/YMD: 20080125// REF/C/MSG/CMC WASHINGTON DC M&RA MMRP/YMD: 20230605/ REF/D/MSC/CMC WASHINGTON DC M&RA MM/YMD: 20251204/ NARR/REF (A) IS MCO 1900.16 CH 2, SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT MANUAL. REF (B) IS MCO 1553.4B, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (PME). REF (C) IS MCO 1610.7B, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM (PES). REF (D) IS MARADMIN 582/25, REQUIREMENT UPDATE ON OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS FOR NON-PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS.// POC/M. J. JONES/MAJ/TOTAL FORCE INTEGRATOR LEAD AO/TEL: 703-784-3676/EMAIL: MARSHALL.J.JONES@USMC.MIL// POC/J. F. DEAN/MAJ/RAM-3 OIC/TEL: 703-784-1275/EMAIL: JEFFREY.F.DEAN@USMC.MIL// POC/G. BOGACZYK/MSGT/RAM-3 CHIEF/TEL: 703-784-1231/EMAIL: GREGORY.BOGACZYK@USMC.MIL// POC/W. R. MALEY/MSGT/TOTAL FORCE INTEGRATOR SNCO PLANNER/TEL: 703-784-0526/EMAIL: WILLIAM.MALEY@USMC.MIL// POC/B. FORD/CIV/RAM-3/TEL: 703-432-9410/EMAIL: BRENNETT.FORD@USMC.MIL// POC/K. A. BOATENG/GYSGT/TOTAL FORCE INTEGRATOR SNCO PLANNER/TEL: 703-784-9011/EMAIL: KOFI.BOATENG@USMC.MIL// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This MARADMIN announces the convening of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Total Force Integrator (TFI) Free Military Occupational Specialty (FMOS) Enlisted Selection Board on 1 April 2026. Active Reserve (AR) Marines who desire to serve in large-scale force integration roles are encouraged to apply to the TFI billets listed within this message. 2. Overview. 2.a. TFI Marines will enable Total Force preparedness for large-scale partial or full mobilization against peer adversaries. These critical personnel will execute the detailed planning for the Total Force Marine Corps to organize, train, and deploy in support of combatant commands. Additionally, TFI Marines will integrate the Total Force in support of Global Force Management requirements, as well as those related to training, exercises, and operations. 2.b. For AR leaders, TFI billets will be vital to the implementation of the Marine Corps' Total Force concept and the alignment of Reserve capabilities with Active Component operations. Those who serve in these critical roles will enhance readiness and drive operational cohesion throughout the Service. Success will therefore require strong leadership, strategic insight, and knowledge of both the Reserve and Active components. Leaders who excel in these integration billets will gain valuable experience as they support enterprise-wide mission success. 2.c. Reserve Affairs Manpower Management (RAM) seeks enlisted AR applicants for the billets listed within this message. Enlisted Marines in the rank of GySgt are eligible. Marines selected for GySgt are eligible to apply. All TFI billet assignments will be slated by RAM enlisted monitors following board selections. Alternates will be selected, per grade, to mitigate primary selections who do not complete the required training or fail to obtain the necessary billet clearance level. Alternates may have the opportunity to complete the mandatory training courses and serve within a TFI billet, if required. Primary selectees must complete all training requirements prior to arrival at their selected TFI billet. Primary and alternate selectees will incur a 24-month utilization tour upon entering a TFI billet. Exceptions to the utilization tour duration will be considered on a case by case basis. 3. Ineligibility. 3.a. Marines who are not currently serving in the AR Program. 3.b. Marines with an approved retirement, resignation, or who are pending conditional release. 3.c. Marines who have been passed for promotion more than once in their current grade and component. 3.d. Marines who will have not met their 24-month time on station requirement by 1 August 2027. 3.e. SNCOs below the rank of GySgt. Marines selected for GySgt may apply. Enlisted Marines must have completed required resident PME for their current grade and must be registered in (or have previously completed) the enlisted Total Force Integration Staff Training course. 3.f. Marines who do not currently have a secret or higher level security clearance. 3.g. Marines who are selected for MSgt. 3.h. Exceptions to ineligibility will be considered on a case by case basis. Any exceptions to policy (ETPs) must be endorsed by the first O-6 in the applicant's chain of command and routed to Reserve Affairs Manpower Management, Director of Reserve Affairs for decision. 4. Certification and Training. 4.a. TFI FMOS certification requires a Marine to be a primary selectee by the TFI selection board and to successfully complete all required training courses. Any AR Marines who have, prior to the convening of the board, completed all required training courses must submit an application to the TFI selection board and be board-selected to receive the TFI FMOS. Alternate selectees will only obtain the TFI FMOS once requested to fill a primary vacancy and successful completion of all required training courses. 4.b. Prerequisite courses are not required to be selected. Upon selection, all primary selectees must complete prerequisite courses. Details will be provided in the FY27 TFI FMOS Enlisted Selection Board Results MARADMIN. 4.c. Required TFI Enlisted Training Courses (read in one column). Global Force Management Overview (GF1101 - Prerequisite) JOPES Overview (JD1101 - Prerequisite) Joint Capabilities Requirements Manager Course (GF1102) JOPES Support Personnel Course (JD1102) JOPES Action Officer Course (JD2101) Joint Operational Contract Support Planning & Execution Course Lite Joint Logistics Course (SC 907) 5. Program Timeline (read in two columns). NLT Date Milestone 15 June 2026 FY27 Enlisted Selectees enrolled in courses 1 December 2026 FY27 Officer TFI Selection Board convenes 1 February 2027 FY27 Officer Selectees enrolled in courses 1 June 2027 FY27 TFI Selectees complete with courses 15 August 2027 FY27 TFI Marines report for duty in TFI BIC 6. FY27 Billet Slate (read in three columns). Rank Billet Units GySgt TFI SNCO DC M&RA (MMIB-2) GySgt TFI SNCO MARFOREUR/AF GySgt TFI SNCO MARFORSOUTH GySgt TFI SNCO MARFORCOM GySgt TFI SNCO MARFORK GySgt TFI SNCO MARFORCYBER GySgt TFI SNCO MARCENT 7. Application Process. 7.a. The deadline for applications and updated material submissions is 2359 EST on 20 March 2026. The web-based online application at https://www2.manpower.usmc.mil/application_cac/ is the recommended method to apply. Applicants who encounter Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) portal submittal complications can email their application to joinar@usmc.mil and the POCs listed in this message. 7.b. Applicants with an M&RA portal account will proceed to the login process. Upon login, the system will validate basic individual eligibility for application. Applicants should read the instructions in their entirety before completing the application. The web-based application allows the attachment of documents. 7.c. Applicants who do not have an M&RA portal account will receive a "404" access error. Within the error message are instructions on how to register for an M&RA portal account, which is available to all applicants. Any applicant who cannot access the online application should contact the POCs listed in this MARADMIN. 7.d. All application packages must contain PMOS monitor acknowledgement. An email is sufficient for this requirement. 7.e. The application will consist of a Marine's Letter to the President of the FY27 TFI FMOS Enlisted Selection Board. Marines who have previously completed any TFI required training courses should provide course certificates as enclosures to their application. Marines must provide a proof of security clearance letter from their unit security manager as an enclosure. The Reserve Qualification Summary and Letters of Recommendation will not be considered in this board. Incomplete applications will not be considered for board selection. 7.f. Letter to the Board. Applicants must submit a signed letter to the President of the FY27 TFI FMOS Enlisted Selection Board (template located within the online application) outlining their interest in pursuing the TFI FMOS and billet assignment. The "From" line will consist of rank, first name, last name, EDIPI/MOS, and Marine Corps component (USMCR). The "To" line will consist of "President, FY27 Total Force Integrator FMOS Enlisted Selection Board". The "Subject" will consist of "LETTER TO BOARD PRESIDENT OF THE FY27 TOTAL FORCE INTEGRATOR ENLISTED SELECTION BOARD". 7.g. Applicants must ensure that all documents are in a single, portable document format (PDF) titled "EDIPI_TFI_LastName". 7.h. Once submitted, applicants will receive a confirmation email that their application has been received. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted. All material submitted to the board will be destroyed upon board completion. 7.i. Photographs. Per reference (d), official photographs are permitted in keeping with the Marine Corps' professional appearance ethos, and the visible expression of discipline, physical fitness, and strict adherence to height and weight standards, official photographs in HQMC sponsored boards will be utilized. Applicants must ensure they have an updated official photo within their Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). A photograph is considered current if taken 365 days prior to a selection board's convene date. 7.j. Fitness Reports. Fitness reports are due to CMC (MMPB-23) by the timelines noted in reference (c). Reports mailed directly to the President of the Board will not be added to a Marine s OMPF. For fitness reports to become part of the OMPF, they must be submitted to CMC (MMPB-23). The automated performance evaluation system (A-PES) is the primary means of submitting fitness reports. Commanders are ultimately responsible for the timely submission of fitness reports to CMC (MMPB-23) and ensuring that all fitness report timelines are adhered to per reference (c). Incomplete fitness reports will not be accepted. 7.k. OMPF Material. Any documents that a Marine believes should be part of their OMPF, other than fitness reports, must be populated within their OMPF before the board convenes. The preferred and fastest way to update one's OMPF is through the OMPF Records Management Application (ORMA). This application empowers individual Marines to take control of their OMPF. To access ORMA, go to the M&RA website at www.manpower.marines.mil, under the "Divisions" drop down menu select "Manpower Management", then select "Performance Branch", then select "Records and Performance". Scroll to the bottom of the page and select "Records Management" then select "OMPF Records Management Application". Follow all instructions to register, audit, and update an OMPF within ORMA. 7.l. Applicants will have the opportunity to rank the TFI billets for which they are eligible within the M&RA portal. Applicants must rank all billets for which they are eligible from most desired to least desired. Applicants will have the opportunity to provide remarks/context for each of their prioritized choices within the portal, which they are highly encouraged to utilize. 7.m. Application Timeline (read in two columns). NLT Date Milestone 15 February 2026 Applications open 20 March 2026 Applications due 1 April 2026 Board convenes 1 May 2026 Board results released 8. Administration. 8.a. Notification of Selection. The board will identify a primary selectee for each billet. The board will also identify sufficient alternates to meet billet requirements if primary selectees decline or otherwise cannot accept. Selection to serve within a TFI FMOS billet is considered a privilege and is highly advantageous to Marines within the AR Program. Once board results are approved, primary selectees for the TFI FMOS will be announced via the "Results of the FY27 TFI FMOS Enlisted Selection Board" MARADMIN. Applicants selected as primaries or alternates who fill a primary vacancy will receive correspondence from Reserve Affairs with specific information regarding billet slating, mandatory training courses, and security clearance requirements. Failure of a primary or alternate selectee to execute orders to a TFI billet will result in "refusal of orders" actions from RAM. Primary selectees will receive a selection letter from the Director, Reserve Affairs Division. Alternate selectees that fill a primary vacancy will receive a selection letter from the Director, Reserve Affairs Division. 8.b. Any primary or alternate selectee who declines the opportunity to obtain the TFI FMOS/billet must submit their declination in writing via the first General Officer in their chain of command. Detailed declination instructions will be provided in the "Results of the FY27 TFI FMOS Enlisted Selection Board" MARADMIN. 8.c. Conditional Release. Any TFI FMOS selectee who requests conditional release from the AR to another component, or branch of service, will not receive approval for a release date prior to the completion of their 24-month utilization tour. 9. This MARADMIN is only applicable to the AR program. 10. Release authorized by Major General John F. Kelliher III, Director, Reserve Affairs Division.//