FY24 Special Technical Operations Planner Selection Panel Results
This MARADMIN announces the results of the FY24 Special Technical Operations Planner Selection Panel, which convened June 1-4, 2026, and selected all 19 Marines who applied for the 8016 FMOS designation. Selected Marines must submit the selection memorandum via EPAR to their local administration center to update their personnel records, and commanders are encouraged to utilize these planners for exercise support, wargaming, and operations planning.
Issued: June 9, 2026
1. Per reference (c), the Special Technical Operations Free MOS (8016) Selection Panel convened from 01-04 Jun 2026. The panel reviewed 19 applications and selected 19 Marines. A memorandum with the list of Marines selected is posted on the SIPRNET SharePoint site: https:(slash)(slash)intelshare.intelink.sgov.gov/sites/USMC8016/SitePages/Home.aspx. A copy of the memorandum will be distributed to the STO Chiefs at all MEFs and MARFORs. 2. Marines are instructed to submit this memorandum via EPAR to their local administration center, which will enter the appropriate entry in their Official Military Personnel File to reflect the FMOS. 3. Commanders are encouraged to utilize Marines with the 8016 FMOS in accordance with reference (a) to provide material contribution to service STO efforts through exercise support, wargaming, and crisis and contingency operations planning. 4. Questions concerning the Special Technical Operations Planner FMOS can be directed to the POCs given above. 5. Release authorized by BGen Daniel B. Taylor, Director, Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps.