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MARADMIN 391/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/FY17 COLONEL COMMAND SCREENING BOARD RESULTS//
REF/A/MSGID:MSG/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM/251532ZMAY16//
AMPN/REF A IS MARADMIN 267/16, FISCAL YEAR 2017 (FY17) COMMAND SCREENING BOARDS.//
POC/M. D. NICHOLSON/MAJ/UNIT: MMOA-3/-/TEL: (703)784-9284/EMAIL: MARK.NICHOLSON(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  On 11 July 2016, the Commandant of the Marine Corps convened the FY17 Colonel Command Screening Board.  The purpose of command screening is to ensure that Marines receive the best possible leadership and to provide all eligible officers with a fair and equitable opportunity to command.  Nine general officers screened the records of 179 colonels and colonels (sel) for assignment to 61 operating/supporting establishment commands.  Billets considered will become available during the period of 1 June 17 to 31 May 18.
2.  The board selected 61 officers as primaries for command.  To accommodate the assignment process and the availability of individual officers, 36 officers were selected as alternates and found eligible for command by the board.  The alternate list provides an adequate number of officers to meet the command requirements should an officer decline command or otherwise be unable to take command.
3.  The quality of the Marines considered reaffirms that the Corps continues to produce and promote leaders of the highest caliber.  The relatively small number of command billets available and the large number of eligible officers combine to make command selection an exceptionally competitive process.
4.  The Commandant of the Marine Corps has approved the following:
4.a.  8040 Group
Name                         Command
Bergen, Andrew J.            BLOUNT ISLAND COMMAND
Conway, Scott E.             HQSPT BN MCIEAST - MCB CAMP LEJ
Hennigan, Maura M.           CLR-3
Johnson, Scott R.            HQ REGT, 3D MLG
Miller, Boyd A.              HQ REGT, 2D MLG
Oppenheim, Michael H.        CLR-45
Prosser, Michael B.          CLR-1
Taylor, Michael C.           MC EMBASSY SEC GRP
Trimble, Alphonso            MCLB ALBANY
Tucker, Patrick M.           CLR-15
4.b.  8041/4402 Group
Name                         Command
Alonso, Dawn R.              I MHG
Atkinson, John B.            HQSVC BN, MCB QUANTICO
Barnett, John M.             RTR, MCRD PI
Boyce, Giles R.              HQTRS BN, 3D MARDIV
Brady, Richard T.            HQ WESTERN US MEPCOM
Brooks Jr, Michael A.        MARINE RAIDER REGT
Burkepile, Keith E.          HQSVC BN, MARFORPAC
Carter, Jennifer E.          HQSVC BN, MCRD SD
Clark, Robert M.             4TH MCD
Cloutier, Eric D.            24TH MEU
Ellison, Kyle B.             7TH MAR
Fallon, David M.             9TH MCD
Ford, Dom D.                 MCCES (COMM/ELEC SCHOOL)
Fridriksson, Fridrik         11TH MEU
Gilman, Brian L.             MAR SPECIAL OPS SCHL
Gondek, Scott A.             MACG-48
Hoffman, Randall S.          WFTBN MCRD PI
Hudspeth, David W.           3D MAR
Kazmier, Daniel R.           RTR, MCRD SD
Keane, Stephen F.            SECURITY BN, MCB CAM PEN
McDonough III, James P.      10TH MAR
Monclova, Ivan I.            1ST MCD
Morgan, Jeffery M.           12TH MAR
Pugh, Randolph G.            MCIS
Reid Jr, Desmond A.          CYBERSPACE WARFARE GROUP
Schreffler III, George C.    5TH MAR
Sokol, Blair J.              2D MAR
Styskal, Michael S.          MCSF REGT
Vandaveer, Jeffrey A.        MACG-38
Wallis III, David C.         SOI EAST
White, Steven J.             23D MAR
Williamson, Ahmed T.         OCS
Yaroslaski, Daniel L.        ASSAULT AMPHIBIAN SCHOOL BN
4.c.  8042 Group
Name                         Command
Barranco Jr, John B.         EWTGLANT
Berke, David R.              VMFAT-501
Bolton, Jack G.              MATSG-22
Boniface, Christopher J.     MAG-26
Campbell III, Thomas H.      HQSVC BN, MARFORCOM
Coppess, Mark S.             MCAS FUTENMA
Doran, Simon M.              MAG-11
Lightfoot, Stephen J.        MAG-24
McArdle, Peter L.            VMX-1
Miller, Timothy P.           MCAS BEAUFORT
Moses, Charles J.            MAG-41
Mowery, Matthew T.           MAG-39
Perez, Michael J.            22D MEU
Phares, Matthew H.           MAG-31
Sauerland Jr, William R.     MAG-13
Suggs, David A.              MCAS YUMA
Thompson, Alison J.          MAG-49
Wadle, Scott W.              HQSVC BN, HQMC
5.  All officers selected as primaries and alternates for command will have a letter annotating selection included in their Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) by MMOA-3.
6.  The list of officers selected as alternates will be published via the MMOA-3 "Board Updates and Information" webpage located at, https:(slash)(slash)www.manpower.usmc.mil/boardupdatesandinformation, and then selecting the "Colonel Command Screening" link.  The list will be posted alphabetically by full name, MOS and current MCC.  No action is required by officers on this list.  If a command becomes vacant due to a declination or other circumstances, an approved alternate will be fleeted-up from the prioritized alternate list.
7.  Coordinating Instructions.
7.a.  Primary selectees are to accept via email to their monitor listed in paragraph (9) NLT 15 Aug 16.  Those officers who decline command must submit their declination in writing (AA form) via the first general officer in their chain of command to HQMC (MMOA-3) NLT 29 Aug 16.
7.b.  Officers who decline command, unless otherwise approved by DC Manpower and Reserve Affairs due to extraordinary circumstances, will not be considered for any other command during the slating year and are ineligible for command screening on future boards.
8.  Officers slated to command will schedule their attendance to the Resident USMC Commanders Program prior to, or shortly after, assuming command.  The program consists of two courses conducted concurrently aboard MCB Quantico:  a ten day commanders course and a 5 day spouses workshop.  These courses are conducted semiannually.  FY17 courses will be announced via MARADMIN.  Further info is available from MCU online at:  http:(slash)(slash)www.mcu.usmc.mil/lleadership/SitePages/ccpsw.aspx POCs for the Commanders Course are Major Michael Kibler at (703)784-6850  email:  michael.kibler(at)usmc.mil or Mr. Mike Hyams at (703)432-4710 email:  michael.hyams(at)usmc.mil.
9.  CMC(MMOA) Points of Contact:
Col B. M. Wilson, MMOA Branch Head
  DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703)784-9300
  email: blake.m.wilson(at)usmc.mil
Col S. J. Lightfoot, Aviation Col Monitor
  DSN: 278-9300 COMM: (703) 784-9300
  email: stephen.lightfoot(at)usmc.mil
Col B. W. Neil, Ground Col Monitor
  DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703) 784-9300
  email: brian.neil(at)usmc.mil
LtCol S. O. Meredith, Head, MMOA-3, Plans and Programs
  DSN: 278-9284, COMM: (703) 784-9284
  email: scott.meredith(at)usmc.mil
Maj M. D. Nicholson, Plans Officer, MMOA-3, Plans and Programs
  DSN: 278-9284, COMM: (703) 784-9284
  email: mark.nicholson(at)usmc.mil
10.  Release authorized by MajGen Craig Q. Timberlake, Director, Manpower Management Division.//