MARADMINS : 189/16
R 041630Z APR 16
MARADMIN 189/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CG MCRC QUANTICO VA UC//
SUBJ/MCBUL 1040. FISCAL YEAR 2016 (FY16) ECP, MECEP, MCP-R AND RECP SELECTION BOARD 3 RESULTS//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/MCO 1040.43B MCRC OE/YMD:20151029//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/MCRCO 1100.2A G-3/YMD:20160111//
REF/C/MSGID: MSG/MARADMIN 098/15/YMD:20150303//
REF/D/MSGID: DOC/BUMED/YMD:20050812//
REF/E/MSGID: DOC/MCO 1040.31 MMEA-6/YMD:20100908//
REF/F/MSGID: DOC/C475-CSA/YMD:20160322//
NARR/REF (A) IS MCO 1040.43B ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS. REF (B) IS MCRCO 1100.2A MARINE CORPS RECRUITING COMMAND (MCRC) OFFICER COMMISSIONING MANUAL. REF (C) IS MARADMIN 098/15 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FY16 ECP, MECEP, MCP-R AND RECP SELECTION BOARDS. REF (D) IS THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY MANUAL OF MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (MANMED), CHAPTER 15. REF (E) IS MCO 1040.31 ENLISTED RETENTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. REF (F) IS THE SUMMER 2016 OFFICER CANDIDATES SCHOOL (OCS) CLASS DATES, CANDIDATE PRE-SHIP PREPARATION AND REQUIREMENTS.//
POC/MS. TROI SPENCER/CIV/UNIT: MCRC ON/E/-/TEL:703 784-9443//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command (CG) MCRC, by direction of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, has approved the subject name results. Per refs (a) through (c), all selected Marines are tentatively assigned to attend a 10-week Officer Candidates Class (OCC). Selection and assignment to OCS will be dependent on medical qualification approval by the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED). The below-named Marines are tentatively selected to attend OCC 222 which convenes 28 May 2016.
MECEP Selections
Name PMOS MCC
Adams, Matthew A. 3043 B87
Anzures, Juan M. 0111 1C0
Ayala, Vanessa M. 0431 1RA
Browning, Andrew M. 2673 JAH
Buenrostro, Oscar 6048 1HL
Bybee Dawn J. 0231 G30
Carpenter, Christian M. 0651 V17
Cartwright, Philip E. 6218 G9L
Churchel, Dustin R. 0311 V32
Clark, Michael O. 1345 1XJ
Combest, Thomas W. 1142 1J1
Dietrich, Kristopher R. 3451 143
Duckworth, Marquita J. 0629 069
Dunlap, Benjamin A. 6073 1JS
Galipeau, Aaron J. 2841 040
Garnica, Mayamarin C. 2841 122
Hagan, Bryan S. 0311 V31`
Hall, Steven R. 3043 B38
Hare, Quenten C. 0352 V32
Hernandez, Alfredo 0111 094
Hodge, Michael P. 0311 V12
Hollins, Gregory L. 0689 TMH
Hunold, Andrew J. 3043 980
Jansen, Brandan R. 0369 V26
Koopmans, Daniel R. 6156 VMH
Lacour, Aaron M. 0621 R10
Laddaphan, Thus 0111 QAQ
Lawless, Christopher K. 3521 040
Light, Michael P. 6469 040
Love, Kennzeil E. 2311 1MX
Lund, Zechariah M. 3043 U76
Manuel, Jonathon D. 0331 KAE
Mascorro, Marc A. 0261 114
McFarlin, Riley E. 0341 V36
McGirl, Joshua J. 0481 239
Mullen, Joshua A. 6469 1JV
Munro, Linden D. 5811 1SH
Neverson, Desmond J. 6092 1JY
Newsome, Dakota J. 2841 V31`
Nissly, Micah A. 3043 962
Nobles, Joshua J. 6314 MC9
Onyango, Augustine O. 3043 JAB
Orozco, Hector E. 6483 1J0
Parkison, Rachael S. 6842 1L2
Parrott, Jeremy T. 3432 1Y2
Price Jr, Stephen R. 5953 1L3
Rodriguez, Alberto M. 2311 1MU
Rubio, Elizabeth 0111 960
Sainval, Erickson D. 0311 V35
SanMiguel, Aaron M. 0311 KAY
Shepard, Erik T. 6048 040
Shivley, Pierce J. 0111 B87
Sutton Jr, Johnathan A. 2146 15H
Thomas IV, William D. 0369 SL5
VanGorder, Seth B. 6276 245
Welker, Michael P. 6042 VLD
Wiseman III, Offie M. 0241 V6B
ECP Selections
Name PMOS MCC
Aggarwal, Gaurav 3451 1EM
Agyemanbudu, Kwabena 6253 1TP
Allen, Connor R. 0311 245
Barnes, Jessica L. 0629 069
Baus, Jordan M. 6046 G16
Bell, Cortney D. 3043 1PF
Bolinder, Fredrik C. 5974 1XG
Bost, Robert C. 6314 1J3
Chac, Hung M. 0111 SND
Coacher, Ryan C. 0369 V38
Colosimo, Christopher J. 0311 268
Dotson, Kyra S. 0111 012
Eckert, Joey L. 0313 041
Favinger, Kimberly L. 3112 090
Garcia, Pamela I. 4421 1CK
Harpe II, Timothy W. 1371 078
Hartley, Lynn R. 5948 052
Hartman, Alec M. 3432 007
Her, JE 0331 KAE
Holcomb, Joshua R. 5953 024
Holmes, Michael N. 2621 1LB
Kimble, Brandan P. 6469 1JN
Krebs, Samuel D. 0352 V31
Lanser, Jonathan T. 5811 1SJ
Laroche, Max D. 0311 245
Myers, Jasen A. 6842 932
Nagy, Lajos 3451 1F1
Novelly, Anthony V. 6116 VM1
Ostrikis, James M. 5954 044
Pierce, Justin D. 6531 1TP
Placeway, Trevor S. 2651 1FZ
Ramirez Jr, Miguel A. 3451 1EE
Riggs, Paul T. 6694 1JQ
Rivera, David A. 3521 115
Rivera, Nielsen J. 2676 174
Saad, Mina N. 6116 VMH
Shelton, Zachary D. 0431 VLA
Smith, Andrew M. 0369 1WX
Teixeira, Osvaldo J. 6531 VHM
Warnick, Rock G. 5951 045
RECP Selections
Name PMOS MCC
Nikolaisen, Stephanie C. 0231 1S8
Wasowski, Kuba J. 0111 S2H
2. To ensure your Marine is prepared for this next chapter in their career, I highly recommend they be assigned a Company Grade Officer within your command as a mentor. This Marine Officer should assist with a physical training regimen that prepares the Marine for the demands of OCS. Additionally, the Marine Officer should mentor the Officer Candidate to ensure they are aware of and prepared for the expectations at OCS, The Basic School (TBS) and life as a Company Grade Officer. Assistance and additional information can be found at website www.trngcmd.marines.mil. Select Units, then Northeast, then OCS or TBS.
3. Point of contact (POC) information. Marines are directed to send their current POC information electronically to POCs listed in paragraphs 13 and 14, within one week from release of this bulletin in case additional information is needed. Email subject line must include "(Program) Select POC information". Marines are directed to use the Enlisted to Officer (E-O) select POC information sample on the MCRC website at www.mcrc.marines.mil. Select Marine Officer, then Officer Programs, then E-O general information tab for POC format. Marines must submit the Microsoft Word version of POC format without signature.
4. Nonselects. Marines who were not selected refer to ref (a) chapter 1. For more information and career counseling, call DSN 278-9241 or commercial (703) 784-9241 or 1-(800)-833-2320 or visit their website at www.manpower.usmc.mil. Select top requests then Enlisted Career Counselors.
5. Commanders refer to ref (a) chapter 1 for information pertaining to status change or removal recommendations of Marines. Marines who decline selection must forward a formal request, via their endorsing chain of command through the General Officer (GO) level, to CG, MCRC.
6. Medical. Submission of medical documents alone to MCRC does not qualify a Marine to ship to OCS. Marines must be determined medically qualified by BUMED per ref (d) prior to reporting to OCS. MCRC is responsible for determining Marines medically qualified for OCS via BUMED. Marines are not guaranteed to attend the OCS class with which the board aligns. OCS class dates are tentative and are subject to change. Refer to ref (a) Commanders Intent pertaining to OCS opportunities. MCRC's POC, listed in paragraph 13, will notify Marines electronically of their medical qualification status for OCC 222.
7. Pre OCS information.
a. Commanders and Marines are directed to use the OCS website referenced in paragraph 2 of this bulletin. Select the "Candidates Information" tab to prepare for OCS, and for pertinent OCS information.
b. Marines are directed to submit the pre-ship checklist located on the MCRC website to the MCRC POC listed in paragraph 13 by 28 April 2016 for OCC 222. Candidates who answer "yes" to questions 38-40 on the checklist, must submit the 30-day medical questionnaire.
c. Physical Fitness Tests (PFT) must be taken no earlier than 60 days and no later than 30 days prior to OCC convene date. The 60 day PFT requirement takes precedence over the 45 day requirement on the pre-ship checklist. Commanders, do not submit checklists for Marines who are not within OCS standards for PFT or Marine standards for height, weight, and body fat without supporting documentation (i.e. BCP/map documentation). Commanders are directed to submit body fat photos per ref (b), chapter 2.
d. All "yes" answers to questions 14-20 on the checklist that have not been previously disclosed or waived by MCRC must include a detailed handwritten statement explaining events to include supporting documentation if applicable per ref (c).
8. Funding. Marines who are medically qualified will receive a funding letter from the MCRC POC listed in this bulletin to provide to their parent command to issue Temporary Additional Duty orders to attend OCS. Once Marines receive funding letters, they are directed to forward electronically the complete Sato flight itinerary if flying or respond "privately owned vehicle" (POV) or "drop off to OCS by (relationship to candidate)" and provide a copy of approved defense travel system orders with itemized printout of daily costs to POC in paragraph 13. All information must be received prior to reporting to OCS.
9. Post OCS graduation. After graduation from OCS, Marines will report back to their parent command. All travel claims for travel reimbursement must be completed upon return to parent command or directed duty station. Upon verification of graduation from OCS and receipt of school acceptance letter with semester start outlined in ref (c), the MCRC POC will request permanent change of station (PCS) orders for MECEPs. MECEPs are not authorized to begin or initiate any PCS move before being issued orders. MECEPs will receive PCS orders with a report date no earlier than 60 days after submitting their college acceptance letter. No exceptions will be made. MECEPs are advised to apply for admission to their respective college starting in the spring 2017 semester. ECPs and RECPs will receive PCS orders prior to departing OCS to execute from their parent command or directed duty station to TBS.
a. ECPs and RECPs refer to ref (a) chapters three and four regarding appointments to commissioned grade.
b. MECEPs. Refer to refs (a) and (e) for obligated service and pertinent information. Questions pertaining to re-enlistments/extensions per ref (e) can be directed to Gunnery Sergeant Anthony J. Taver at DSN 378-9153 or (703) 432-9153 or email: anthony.j.tarver(at symbol).usmc.mil. MECEPs are directed to contact the Marine Officer Instructor or Assistant Marine Officer Instructor at their desired NROTC affiliated school listed at website www.nrotc.navy.mil. MECEPs are not authorized to attend graduate school. MECEPs are not authorized PCS moves to transfer to another college or university from which originally ordered, unless within the same consortium. MCRC approved moves will be personally funded by the MECEP Marine. Only NROTC affiliated schools will be accepted. Waivers to attend non-NROTC affiliated schools will not be entertained.
10. Additional information.
a. Marines are considered as officer candidates while attending OCS, and are entitled to pay and allowances commensurate with the enlisted grade shown on the original orders to OCS, but not less than that prescribed for a sergeant. Upon completion of training at OCS the original pay and allowances for corporals and below will be restored.
b. Officer Candidates who are disenrolled and do not successfully graduate OCS will return to their parent command. MCRC will provide official notification of disenrollment with next course of action upon receipt of official disenrollment package from OCS.
c. Officer Candidates are directed to use ref (f) and the OCS website listed in paragraph 2, for specific requirements concerning arrival information, dress code, required gear, grooming, fitness reports, medical requirements, administrative requirements, PFT scoring and fitness preparation released.
d. Officer Candidates are required to participate in training for a minimum period of four weeks, unless sooner disenrolled for cause, before any voluntary request for disenrollment will be considered. The CO, OCS is authorized to effect involuntary disenrollment for cause during any phase of training.
e. Qualified officer candidates assigned to OCC 222 are required to report to OCS on 28 May 2016 in accordance with refs (c) and (f). Candidates are directed to hand carry their medical records and service record book (if not already scanned into their official military personnel file) when reporting to OCS. Paragraph 7f of ref (f) pertains. Candidates are also directed to carry all required documents per paragraph 8 of ref (f). Do not mail any documents listed in ref (f) to OCS. Marines should be bring documentation of changes not entered by parent command administration, such as dependency basic allowance housing applications, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, birth certificates, court documents (child support) and adoption papers.
f. All officer candidate flights will arrive at Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C. (DCA) prior to 1900 Eastern Standard Time on 28 May 2016. Transportation from DCA is provided by commercial buses for candidates between 1500 and 1900 on the report date. Upon arrival to DCA, candidates will meet the Marine Liaison Team, wearing the Service "C" uniform, at the United Service Organization (USO) beginning at 1500. Candidates who arrive into any other airport or arrive to DCA after 1900, or have transportation issues must contact the OCS Officer of the Day (OOD) at 703-784-2351/2352. Candidates may secure transportation to OCS via Super Shuttle at their own expense. If candidates use Super Shuttle, they must contact OCS OOD prior to departing airport. Paragraphs 3a through 3c of ref (f) pertains. Candidates arriving prior to the report date must provide MCRC POC their intent in accordance with paragraph 8 of this bulletin.
g. Officer Candidates attending OCC 222 are authorized to drive POV to OCS. Commanders ensure candidates driving POV to OCS conduct inspections prior to departure for OCS. Candidates driving POV will arrive at OCS between the hours of 1500 and 1900 on the report date in appropriate civilian attire. Candidates who arrive before 1500 will be turned away and instructed to report back during designated arrival window. Candidates must have in their possession a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. Candidates will be instructed where to park upon arrival. Paragraph 3d of ref (f) pertains. Candidates are directed to follow guidance of ref (f). Candidates must collect and retainall receipts for travel.
h. Officer candidates are required to bring a debit or credit card with a minimum of 500 dollars in available funds for the purchase of their bag issue. Candidates should not purchase items prior to arrival. OCS will not lend money or apply a checkage for a candidate's bag issue or other required costs. Additionally, candidates should give particular consideration towards bringing enough cash for weekly haircuts and exchange visits through the first liberty weekend. These events can total 20 dollars a week. OCS recommends that candidates bring no less than 60 dollars and no more than 100 dollars in cash for these expenses. Candidates arriving without the required funds may be sent home if the Commanding Officer deems they are financially incapable of meeting the procurement requirements necessary to commence training. Paragraph 5d of ref (f) pertains.
i. Basic overnight toiletry items must be brought for the first week of training. Paragraph 5e of ref (f) pertains.
j. Officer Candidates will neither arrive at OCS wearing contact lenses nor wear contact lenses at any time while at OCS. Candidates who wear glasses are required to bring at least one pair of non-eccentric or military glasses to OCS (two pairs are recommended). Candidates must hand carry their current eyeglass prescription (within 1 year) or wear/take a pair of glasses so optometry can scan the prescription. Paragraph 7h of ref (f) pertains. Candidates who have undergone photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) must be 180 days post-operative to be inducted into training.
k. Officer Candidates are not authorized to bring any type of personal weapons to OCS such as knives, handguns, rifles or ammunition. Ref (f) paragraph 9 pertains.
l. Study guides are encouraged while preparing for OCS but are not authorized on Brown Field. All required study material will be provided to students upon arrival. Paragraph 9a of ref (f) pertains.
11. Officer Candidates must ensure prior to departing OCS that they obtain their medical and record books if applicable.
12. As a reminder, the next selection board will convene 20 June 2016. Applications and amplifying information are due to MCRC by 22 April 2016. No extensions will be entertained except for medical reasons per ref (a). Marines and commands that cannot meet the established application deadline must apply to the next available board per ref (a).
13. The POC for this bulletin is Ms. Troi Spencer. Please refer to POC information at the beginning of this bulletin for telephone number or email troi.spencer(at symbol)marines.usmc.mil.
14. The POC at OCS (for OCS questions only) is Captain Matthew S. Nicholson at DSN 278-3223, commercial (703) 784-3223, or email matthew.s.nicholson(at symbol)usmc.mil.
15. This bulletin is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
16. This bulletin is cancelled 1 Aug 2016.
18. Release authorized by Brigadier General Paul J. Kennedy, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command.//