MARADMINS : 408/16
R 121110Z AUG 16
MARADMIN 408/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/CONVENING OF THE FY18 U.S. MARINE CORPS LIEUTENANT COLONEL AND MAJOR LIMITED DUTY OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD//
REF/A/MSGID:MSG/CMC/211331ZAPR16//
REF/B/MSGID:DOC/CMC MMPR/YMD:20151201//
REF/C/MSGID:MCO/P1070.12K/YMD:20000714//
REF/D/MSGID:MSG/CMC/261405ZSEP13//
REF/E/MSGID:MSG/CMC/110934ZJUN14//
REF/F/MSGID:DOC/CMC MCCDC C 40 OP/YMD:20080125//
REF/G/MSGID:MSG/CMC/112035ZDEC08//
NARR/REF A IS MARADMIN 213/16, FY18 U.S. MARINE CORPS OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS. REF B IS MCBUL 1400, OFFICER LINEAL PRECEDENCE (WILL BE UPDATED JULY 2016 PRIOR TO BOARD CONVENING). REF C IS MCO P1070.12K W/CH 1, MARINE CORPS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (IRAM). REF D IS MARADMIN 498/13, UPDATE TO OFFICIAL MILITARY PERSONNEL FILE (OMPF) PHOTOGRAPH GUIDANCE. REF E IS MARADMIN 280/14, UPDATE TO OFFICIAL MILITARY PERSONNEL FILE (OMPF). REF F IS MCO 1553.4B PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (PME). REF G IS MARADMIN 703/08, OFFICER PME SUMMARY.//
POC/V.L. STIGALL/HD/MMPR-1/-/TEL:(703) 784-9703/E-MAIL: VINCENT.STIGALL(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. As Announced by ref (a), the FY18 U.S. Marine Corps Limited Duty Officer (LDO) Promotion Selection Board will convene on 23 September 2016, at Harry Lee Hall, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA. The Promotion Selection Board will consider permanent Limited Duty Officers for promotion to the grades of Lieutenant Colonel and Major. Permanent LDOs compete for promotion as vacancies become available in their grade and competitive category military occupational specialty (MOS). Any officer in a temporary status will not be eligible for consideration for promotion by the board.
2. Promotion Board. The board will consider, by MOS and grade and only as specified by the yearly promotion plan, three categories of officers: above-zone, in-zone, and below-zone. Officers defined as LDO in ref (b) on the date the board convenes are eligible for the board. However, officers with established separation/retirement dates within 90 days of the convening date of the board will not be considered by the board if the separation/retirement date is established by midnight on the day the board convenes. In addition, Captains who are not U.S. Citizens will not be considered for promotion to Major. Officers whose lineal control number (LCN) precedes the senior officer in-zone are defined as above-zone. Those above-zone officers who have not been previously considered are defined as "above-zone, not previously considered." Officers in this status are considered by the board to be in-zone. officers may review ref (b) and their eligibility for the board on the internet at The Officer Promotion Homepage. The senior and junior officers in-zone (SR AND JR IZ) and the junior officer eligible below-zone (JR BZ) are as follows (Encl (1) of ref (b) applies):
2.a. LDO Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Selection Board. The MOS 0430, 2102, 2340, 2802, 3102, 4602, 6004, 6302 AND 6502 selection boards will consider below-zone (BZ) officers.
2.a.1. MOS 0430 DOR LCN
SR IZ: Major Randal J. Parkan 01 Apr 11 15058000
JR IZ: Major Sean M. Melanphy 01 Mar 13 16388000
JR BZ: Major Peter D. Nelson 01 Apr 14 17514000
2.a.2. MOS 2102
SR IZ: Major Jeffrey S. Lacorte 01 Mar 12 15741000
JR IZ Major Michael Gasperini 01 Mar 13 16385000
JR BZ: Major Mark J. Lehman 01 Apr 14 17517000
2.a.3. MOS 2305
ONLY IZ: Major Eric T. Cline 01 Apr 13 16426000
2.a.4. MOS 2340
SR IZ: Major Kevin J. Goodwin 01 Apr 13 16425000
JR IZ: Major William W. Inns III 01 Jul 13 16635000
JR BZ: Major David B. Blann 01 Sep 13 16963000
2.a.5. MOS 2802
SR IZ: Major Joseph M. Flynn 01 Jul 11 15238000
JR IZ: Major David L. Ogden Jr 01 Mar 13 16384000
JR BZ: Major Donald E. Williams 01 Apr 13 16424000
2.a.6. MOS 3102
ONLY IZ: Major Dusty C. Edwards 01 Sep 13 16964000
JR BZ: Major John E. Simpson III 01 Apr 14 17515000
2.a.7. MOS 4602
ONLY IZ: Major Craig J. Shell 01 Mar 12 15738000
JR BZ: Major Sean T. Hays 01 Apr 14 17511000
2.a.8. MOS 6004
SR IZ: Major Craig A. Elliott 01 Apr 13 16422000
JR IZ: Major Luke A. Crouson 01 Apr 13 16423000
JR BZ: Major Jason C. Flores 01 Mar 14 17473000
2.a.9. MOS 6302
ONLY IZ: Major Arlington A. Finch Jr 01 Mar 12 15745000
JR BZ: Major Michael W. Costa 01 Jun 14 17598000
2.a.10. MOS 6502
SR IZ: Major Christopher M. Osmun 01 Jun 13 16554000
JR IZ: Major Darren M. Gallagher 01 Sep 13 16962000
JR BZ: Major Leah R. Parrott 01 Sep 14 17918000
2.a.11. MOS 6802
SR IZ: Major James R. Reusse 01 Mar 11 14971000
JR IZ: Major Jackie W. Morgan Jr 01 Jun 13 16555000
2.a.12. No Lieutenant Colonel LDO Promotion Selection Boards will be convened for the following MOSs: 0605, 3302 and 5902.
2.b. LDO Major Promotion Selection Board. The MOS 0430, 2102, 2305, 2340, 2802, 3102, 4602, 5902, 6004, 6302, 6502 and 6802 selection boards will consider below-zone (BZ) officers.
2.b.1. MOS 0430 DOR LCN
SR IZ: Captain Jared M. Ellis 01 Mar 13 25013025
JR IZ: Captain Jamie J. Grifaldo 01 Aug 13 25899700
JR BZ: Captain Shawn P. Chabot 01 Jun 14 25013450
2.b.2. MOS 2102
SR IZ: Captain Douglas A. Mayorga 01 Mar 13 25013500
JR IZ: Captain Michael S. McMillan 01 Mar 13 25013950
JR BZ: Captain Jeffrey A. Bryant 01 Jun 14 27214500
2.b.3. MOS 2305
ONLY IZ: Captain Joseph W. Hockett 01 Apr 13 25234700
JR BZ: Captain Andrew E. Cheatum 01 Jun 14 27214350
2.b.4. MOS 2340
SR IZ: Captain Jamie L. Arnold 01 Feb 12 23113700
JR IZ: Captain Michael C. Medley 01 Apr 13 25234900
JR BZ: Captain Ezra H. Bardo 01 Sep 14 27756100
2.b.5. MOS 2802
SR IZ: Captain Raymond M. Hunt III 01 Mar 12 23144200
JR IZ: Captain George H. Forbes III 01 May 13 25289200
JR BZ: Captain Daniel G. Lawrence 01 Jun 14 27214300
2.b.6. MOS 3102
ONLY IZ: Captain Al C. Murdock 01 Mar 12 23144800
JR BZ: Captain Ibn A. Taylor 01 Jul 13 25722800
2.b.7. MOS 3302
ONLY AZ: Captain John W. Glinsky 01 Feb 12 23113750
2.b.8. MOS 4602
ONLY IZ: Captain Keith A. Stevenson 01 Feb 10 19919000
JR BZ: Captain Jason M. Carter 01 Mar 13 25013700
2.b.9. MOS 5902
SR IZ: Captain James E. Leary 01 Jan 11 21310925
JR IZ: Captain William C. Cox II 01 Mar 13 25013350
JR BZ: Captain Lamar D. Dupree 01 Oct 13 26240600
2.b.10. MOS 6004
SR IZ: Captain Thomas E. Rhame 01 Oct 11 22634000
JR IZ: Captain Julius G. Jones 01 Mar 13 25013100
JR BZ: Captain Kevin T. Brownlee 01 Jul 13 25722400
2.b.11. MOS 6302
SR IZ: Captain James R. Strand 01 Jan 11 21310850
JR IZ: Captain Jonathon R. Cape 01 Feb 12 23113650
JR BZ: Captain Glenn J. Miller 01 Mar 12 23144600
2.b.12. MOS 6502
SR IZ: Captain Chadwick W. Ardis 01 Aug 11 22204500
JR IZ: Captain John P. Valdez 01 Sep 13 26140400
JR BZ: Captain Marshall W. Knight 01 Jun 14 27214575
2.b.13. MOS 6802
ONLY IZ: Captain Douglas J. Schofield Jr 01 Apr 10 20145500
JR BZ: Captain John F. Bathon 01 Jun 13 25542300
2.b.14. No Major LDO Promotion Selection Boards will be convened for MOS 0605.
3. Continuation Boards. Upon conclusion of the Promotion Selection Board, the Board will reconvene as a Continuation Board as specified below. Officers may verify their eligibility for consideration for continuation by contacting CMC (MMSR). CMC (MMSR) will adjust the mandatory retirement dates and/or notify the officers selected for continuation, as applicable, after the promotion selection results have been announced. The following Continuation Boards will be convened:
3.a. The FY18 USMC Lieutenant Colonel LDO (Select) Continuation Board will select for continuation those officers selected by the promotion selection board to the grade of Lieutenant Colonel who would otherwise be subject to involuntary retirement due to total years active service until the officers have time to complete 3 years in the grade of Lieutenant Colonel.
3.b. The FY18 USMC Major LDO (Select) Continuation Board will select for continuation those officers selected by the Promotion Selection Board to the grade of Major who would otherwise be subject to involuntary retirement due to total years active service until the officers have time to complete 2 years in the grade of Major.
4. Board Preparation Guidance. Officers are advised to review ref (a) for guidance regarding submission of information, auditing the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and Master Brief Sheet (MBS), Fitness Reports, Photographs, Deferment of Eligibility, and Requests for Nonselection prior to the convening date of the board. Officers may review ref (a) at The Officer Promotion Homepage. Although mentioned in ref (a), the following guidance is provided:
4.a. Personal Responsibilities: Each officer is personally responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of his or her OMPF and MBS before the board convening date.
4.b. Obtaining and Reviewing the OMPF. The primary and most expeditious means of obtaining and viewing the OMPF and MBS is through OMPF online via MOL. The MBS can also be obtained through the MMRP Web Site. Refer to ref (c) to determine what documents are appropriate for inclusion in the OMPF.
4.c. OMPF Document Submission Guidelines. Officers are personally responsible for correcting deficiencies, missing information, or illegible documents present in either the OMPF or MBS with CMC (MMRP-20). Per ref (c), ensure any material sent to CMC (MMRP-20) for filing in the OMPF contains full name, grade, and the electronic data interchange personal identifier (EDIPI). If the EDIPI is not on the material, then the material may or may not be filed in the OMPF in time to go before the selection board. For corrections or updates to the Administrative Information Section of the MBS contact your unit S-1 or Installation Personnel Administration Center (IPAC). For corrections, deficiencies, missing fitness reports and date gaps to the Performance Evaluation Summary section of the MBS contact (MMRP-30). Officers are
reminded that any additions or deletions from their OMPF or MBS
within the 12-month window should also be verified to ensure the
accuracy and completeness of their record. OMPF documents can be e-mailed as a pdf attachment or OMPF documents can be mailed to CMC (MMRP-20); however, inclusion into the OMPF is substantially faster if the documents are e-mailed. See paragraph 5 (MMRP) for OMPF inquiries and document submission points of contact.
4.d. OMPF Document Submission Timelines. It is imperative that documents submitted to CMC (MMRP-20) for inclusion in the OMPF within 60 days of a selection board be conspicuously marked “Contains Documents For FY18 (Appropriate Board) Selection Board.” with the exception of Fitness Reports, all OMPF documents, particularly Digital Photos, must be forwarded to and received by CMC (MMRP-20) at least two weeks prior to the convening date of the selection board in order to allow processing time to the OMPF. Officers are advised that the OMPF and MBS are distributed to the Boardroom at least one week before the Board Convening Date. Board-Eligible records continue to be updated until the convening date of the board; however, officers are highly encouraged to submit all material no later than two weeks prior to the board for which they are eligible.
4.e. Career Advisors. Officers concerned with specific aspects of their record may contact their respective career advisors. Active component officers should contact CMC (MMRP-50).
4.f. Photographs. Per refs (d) and (e), officers eligible for promotion consideration are required to submit an official photo within 12 months of the convening date of the board. Refs (d) and (e) outline digital photograph submission specification requirements.
4.f.1. Reviewing Photo Submission. Officers are responsible for verifying receipt of photo by CMC (MMRP-60). The primary and most expeditious means of confirming photo receipt is through OMPF online via MOL. Photos will be available for viewing on OMPF online within 24-48 hours of photo receipt by CMC (MMRP-60). The date of the photograph, as noted on the photograph title board, is considered the primary date for determining the 12-month photograph eligibility window for selection boards. Officers are advised that although a photo may be over 12 months old, the photo will remain in the OMPF until an updated photo is submitted.
4.f.2. Hard Copy Photos. Officers who choose to submit a hard copy photo directly to The President Of The Board are advised that the photo will not be included in the OMPF. verification of hard copy photos submitted directly to The President Of The Board can be accomplished through The Officer Promotion Homepage.
4.g. Professional Military Education (PME). The Selection Guidance (Precept) for many boards includes a reminder of the importance of PME, whether resident or non-resident, in an officers development. Officers are advised to ensure that course completion information is noted on their MBS and that PME completion certificates are included in their OMPF in order to document completion. In cases where an officer has not completed PME but has completed one or more sub-courses of that PME, the officer may send a personal communication to the president of the board describing progress in completing the PME and include documented evidence of any sub-course completion. See Refs F and G for additional information regarding PME.
4.h. Communication With The Board. Each officer may communicate with The President Of The Board. By law such personal communications must be in writing and received or hand-delivered to Harry Lee Hall no later than 2359 hours (Eastern Time) on the day before the date the board convenes. However, request officers submit such personal communications to CMC (MMPR-1) at least five working days before the date the board convenes. This five-day period provides CMC (MMPR-1) sufficient time to review the material, reconcile discrepancies, and enter the material in the update material database. The information in this database is then up-loaded to the internet so officers can personally confirm receipt of the material via The Officer Promotion Homepage. In addition, do not send duplicate copies of update material. Doing so causes CMC (MMPR-1) to again process the material and for the board to review duplicate copies of the material submitted.
4.i. Forwarding Communications to the Board. Officers may submit communications via U.S. Mail, next-day packages, or fax. U.S. Mail is not delivered directly to Harry Lee Hall; Therefore, anticipate a 2-3 day lag time for further delivery to Harry Lee Hall. Commercial next-day carriers deliver directly to Harry Lee Hall, excluding weekends and holidays. Officers with the capability to scan their documents may send the scanned documents via E-mail directly to the organizational mailbox officerpromotions(at)usmc.mil. Ensure the e-mail subject line reads "update material for the FY18 USMC (appropriate grade) promotion selection board."
4.j. Update Material. Officers may submit to the board any written information, to include written material they deem important for consideration. OMPF materials sent directly to The Board President will not become part of an officers OMPF. Although officers may submit any material as update material, officers should contact CMC (MMRP-30) before submitting fitness reports as update material and CMC (MMRP-20) for any other OMPF materials. This process will ensure an officers OMPF is appropriately updated. The following guidelines apply regardless of the means by which an officer submits material, e.g., mail, fax, e-mail, etc.:
4.j.1. Update Material must be in writing and submitted under cover letter with the update material as enclosures (a sample cover letter is available at the officer promotion homepage);
4.j.2. The cover letter must be addressed To President, FY18 USMC (Appropriate Grade) Promotion Selection Board (See Paragraph 5A for complete address);
4.j.3. Update Material must be from the eligible officer, and the officer must sign the cover letter. Digital signatures are authorized on e-mail submissions. Material submitted that is not in writing, submitted without a signed cover letter, or received after midnight on the day before the date the board convenes will not be submitted to the board.
4.k. Update Material Receipt Verification. Officers desiring to verify that CMC (MMPR-1) has physically received update material may do so via The Officer Promotion Homepage. Officers are reminded that Update Material received by CMC (MMPR-1) takes approximately five working days to be reviewed and entered in the update material database, therefore, officers should not expect to see the information at the officer promotion homepage immediately upon receipt by CMC (MMPR-1). Officers who submit update material under this five-day period should call CMC (MMPR-1) for confirmation of receipt of the material.
4.l. Post-board information and guidance. Officers may view the approval progress of their board from the officer promotion homepage. When the results of a field grade board are authorized to be released, a "personal for" (P-4) email will be forwarded to all Marine Corps general officers and certain colonels. The P-4 affords the recipients an opportunity to ensure each select and in-zone non select are advised of their promotion status. The P-4 includes work phone numbers that are obtained from MCTFS. All officers are required to ensure their contact data is correct in MOL and MCTFS and to verify the accuracy of their MCC, unit, billet, phone and email information. Accurate, current contact information will facilitate more efficient notification. Approximately 5 working days after a P-4 is released, SECNAV will release the ALNAV announcing the names of the officers selected by the board. Captain and CWO board results will be announced via ALNAV when the board reports are approved by SECDEF.
5. Addresses, Points of Contact, and Internet Information:
5.a. Address for the President of the Board:
President
FY18 USMC (appropriate grade) Promotion Selection Board
Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMPR-1)
Harry Lee Hall
17 Lejeune Road
Quantico, VA 22134-5104
5.b. Officer Promotion Section (MMPR-1) comm 703-784-9705:
5.b.1. Section head, DSN 278-9703/04
5.b.2. Promotion board action officers, DSN 278-9705/06/07
5.b.3. Lineal staff, 703-784-9705/06/07, DSN 278-9705/06/07
5.b.4. Confirm receipt of material, 703-784-9703/12, DSN 278-9703/12
5.b.5. Fax material to: comm 703-784-9883/9884 OR DSN 278-9883/9884
5.b.6. E-mail material to: Officerpromotions(at)usmc.mil
5.c. Internet information through the officer promotion homepage. Go to www.manpower.usmc.mil. Select the “Active Marines” tab at the top of the page. Under "manpower management," select “promotion branch,” and then select “officer promotions,” to arrive at the officer promotion homepage. From there, to find:
5.c.1. Ref a: Select “messages” and under “promotion maradmins” select "CY16" then 213/16.
5.c.2. Lineal list: Under “reference" select “McBul 1400-blue book dtd July 2015.” Blue book will be updated July 2016 prior to the board convening.
5.c.3. Zone eligibility or update material receipt verification: Under "online applications" select "eligibility verification/submitted material.”
5.c.4. Information for preparing for a board: Select “preparing for your board."
5.c.5. Sample cover letter: Under "reference" select "sample cover letter.”
5.c.6. Consult with a career counselor via the Manpower Management Records and Performance Branch homepage: Under "related links" select "officer counseling (MMRP-50)" and then select "appointments for counseling."
5.c.7. OMPF/MBS/Digital Photos. The primary, most expeditious means of obtaining and viewing the OMPF, MBS, and digital photo is through OMPF online via MOL. Alternative means of downloading and viewing the MBS and digital photograph is available through the MMRP homepage. From the officer promotion homepage, under “related links," select “Record And Performance Branch (MMRP),” select “official military personnel file,” select “digital photo requirements.” Under “online applications,” select “digital photo inventory."
5.d. Manpower Management Record and Performance Branch.
5.d.1. (MMRP-20) Records Management Section. OMPF documents or questions concerning the OMPF can be sent by the following means:
5.d.1.a. E-Mail: smb.manpower.MMRP-20(at)usmc.mil
5.d.1.b. Address:
Commandant of the Marine Corps
Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMRP-20)
2008 Elliot Road
Quantico, VA 22134-5030
5.d.1.c. Phone numbers (comm 703-784-3907, DSN 278-3907)
OMPF customer service, DSN 278-3906/3907/5640
5.d.2. (MMRP-30) Performance Evaluation Section, comm. 703-784-3993, DSN 278-3993 OR TOLL FREE 1-877-301-9953.
5.d.3. (MMRP-50) Officer Career Counseling Section, comm 703-784-9281, DSN 278-9281, OR TOLL FREE 1-800-634-7988.
5.d.4. Operations Section, digital photos (MMRP-60), (703)784-3738/4607, DSN 278-3738/4607.
5.e. Separation And Retirement Branch (MMSR): comm 703-784-9324 or DSN 278-9324/9306.
6. Release authorized by MajGen Craig Q. Timberlake, Director Manpower Management Division.//