CY21 DARPA Service Chiefs Fellowship Program (DSCFP) Selection Results

1.  The purpose of this MARADMIN is to announce the selection board results for the CY21 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Service Chiefs Fellowship Program (SCFP).  The DARPA SCFP (DSCFP) convenes quarterly and lasts approximately 12 weeks.  The intent of this program is to increase the awareness of key Marine Corps commands of DARPA technology development efforts as well as enhance the professional development of top Marine Corps officers.  Upon completion of their assignment to the DSCFP, fellows serve as informal liaisons between DARPA and the services based on the close relationships developed during the program and an enhanced understanding of the DARPA technology development process.<br>
2.  Selection to the CY21 DSCFP was extraordinarily competitive with a large number of highly qualified applicants and with a limited number of opportunities due to COVID-19 restrictions.  Considerations included program objectives, operational experience, academic background, MOS diversity, and current assignment.  Primary and alternate candidates are identified as well as tertiary candidates who may be afforded an opportunity to participate if COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.  Those not selected are encouraged to reapply in the future.  Selectees should contact the listed MARADMIN POCs via email to confirm their availability.<br>
3.  Primary Selectees:<br>
    Last          First         Rank    MOS     MCC    QTR<br>
    MANTZ         BROCK         LTCOL   8059    T9B    1ST<br>
    LORD          WILLIAM       LTCOL   7557    1VG    2ND<br>
    WEBER         JULIA         MAJ     3404    QAP    3RD<br>
    CLARKSON      CRAIG         LTCOL   8061    15A    4TH<br>
4.  Alternates:  BY QUARTER<br>
    Last        Initials        Rank    MOS     MCC    QTR<br>
    PLOT        J.A.            MAJ     7588    IRA    1ST<br>
    JAHELKA     R.S.            MAJ     0302    V24    2ND<br>
    KOZAK       J.A.            MAJ     8866    QDC    3RD<br>
    SAMPSON     G.J.            MAJ     0202    QDC    4TH<br>
5.  Tertiary selectees who may be called upon if the primary and alternate candidate are unavailable or if further positions become available due to changing circumstances.  In alphabetical order.<br>
    Last        Initials        Rank    MOS     MCC<br>
    CARTER      C.T.            MAJ     0302    074<br>
    GRIECO      J.L.            MAJ     5803    T52<br>
    HALL        K.S.            MAJ     7525    M01<br>
    LIPPERT     M.T.            LTCOL   8059    ITC<br>
    MADIA       M.P.            MAJ     0370    1ML<br>
    NGUYEN      A.J.            MAJ     0602    1GF<br>
    PATTERSON   R.S.            CAPT    0302    1GF<br>
    PRIDGEN     A.W.            LTCOL   7509    030<br>
6.  Course Details:<br>
6.a. Location:  Arlington, Virginia<br>
6.b. DSCFP Dates:<br>
6.b.1.  QTR 1: 05 JAN – 26 MAR 21<br>
6.b.2.  QTR 2: 30 MAR – 18 JUN 21<br>
6.b.3.  QTR 3: 29 JUN – 17 SEP 21<br>
6.b.4.  QTR 4: 21 SEP – 17 DEC 21<br>
7.  Coordinating Instructions:<br>
7.a.  Selectees will be contacted by DARPA via separate correspondence approximately four to six weeks prior to the start of their respective programs.  If your contact information changes, please notify the POCs in this MARADMIN.<br>
7.b.  All costs and TAD orders associated with the DSCFP will be funded by DARPA.  For Marines traveling from outside the national capital region, DARPA will provide billeting, per diem, and travel costs.  Marines within the national capital region will be reimbursed for mileage between their command and the agency, as well as any additional travel costs required by the program.<br>
7.c.  DSCFP participants will receive an academic fitness report for the period as well as a letter from the DARPA director highlighting their time spent at the agency.<br>
7.d.  Alternates will be contacted on a space available basis.<br>
8.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Eric M. Smith, Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.