FY26 Semiannual International Affairs Program Experience Track Selection Panel Results

1. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to announce the 
results of the FY26 Semiannual International Affairs Program (IAP) 
Experience Track Selection Panel. 
2. Based on their background, operational experience, and academic 
credentials, the IAP experience track selection panel selected the
Marines listed below for assignment for the Foreign Area Officer 
(FAO) and Regional Affairs Officer (RAO) 
Additional Military Occupational Specialty (AMOS).
Selection panel results. (Read in 6 columns): 
Name                   Rank   PMOS  AMOS  Desig  Region             
Ahonen, J.T            Maj    0302  8244  FAO    Middle East  
Barnett, B             LtCol  0202  8221  RAO    LATAM
Barnett, B             LtCol  0202  8223  RAO    INDO-PACOM
Berentson, M.D         Col    8041  8241  FAO    LATAM
Berentson, M.D         Col    8041  8245  FAO    Africa
Ding, M.H              Maj    0802  8242  FAO    Europe
Gibson, H.R            Maj    0602  8222  RAO    Europe
Kopach, S.J            LtCol  0202  8224  RAO    Middle East
Nerswick, S.E          Maj    6602  8223  RAO    INDO-PACOM
Vega, F.J              LtCol  0302  8222  RAO    Europe
3. This MARADMIN serves as authority to assign the respective AMOS
as listed above. All selectees listed above must request 
appropriate entries be made into their permanent service records 
to reflect the appropriate AMOS through their Installation 
Personnel Administration Centers or command administration offices. 
4. Per ref A, Marines applying for an IAP AMOS are highlighting 
their availability to serve in international affairs billets when
not serving in their primary MOS. Marines who subsequently decline 
to serve in such billets will have their IAP AMOS administratively 
withdrawn. 
5. Per refs A and D, Marines with a FAO AMOS are required to 
maintain current minimum Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) 
scores of 2/2/1+ (FAO). 
Failure to maintain minimum scores will result in administrative 
withdrawal of the FAO AMOS. 
6. Per ref A, IAP Marines who are slated with orders to fill 82XX
billets are required to complete a Tier 5 (T-5) investigation in
order to facilitate their integration into MAGTF planning,
operations, security cooperation, and intelligence efforts during 
future assignments within tactical, operational, and strategic-
level Marine Corps staffs, joint and combined staff, and for duty
with interagency organizations. Marines who are slated to fill 82XX 
billets and do not have current T-5 investigation will submit a 
request through their Security Office. Orders issued for individuals 
filling 82XX billets will serve as the authoritative document to 
initiate a T-5 Investigation.
7.Language sustainment training may be available for Marines in the
82XX AMOS, contingent upon available funding. Cost-free options can 
be found on the IAP website "https //www.ppo.marines.mil/Units/
Strategy-and-Plans-Division/International-Affairs-Branch/
International-Affairs-Program/" under the courses section. These 
resources offer opportunities to develop and enhance language 
skills. Additional requests may be submitted to 
IAPMarine(at)usmc.mil. 
8. Questions regarding the IAP should be directed to the points of 
contact (POCs) listed above. Panels will take place during the first 
week of November and May, with applications submitted no later then 
30 October and 30 April, respectively. Applications must be in one 
pdf named as "Rank.Last.First.Region" 
(e.g., GySgt.Smith.John.Africa). Applications must be submitted 
through the IAP website under the IAP Submissions and Registration 
section, using the link titled 
Experience Track Panel. 
9. Release authorized by Mr. Stephen M. Hoyle, Deputy Director, 
Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies, and Operations, 
Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps, By Direction