Fiscal Year 2027 Colonel Command Screening Board Results
This MARADMIN announces the results of the Fiscal Year 2027 Colonel Command Screening Board, which selected 62 colonels as primary selectees for command assignments from a pool of 209 eligible officers. The board also identified 20 officers as alternates to fill vacancies if primary selectees decline or cannot assume command. Primary selectees must accept or decline their command assignments within 14 calendar days of this message release, with most commands beginning between June 1, 2027, and May 31, 2028.
Issued: July 21, 2026
1. The Fiscal Year 2027 Colonel Command Screening
Board convened on 8 July 2026. Nine general officers screened the
records of 209 colonels and colonels (select) for assignment to
62 commands.
2. The board selected 62 officers as primaries for command. To
accommodate the assignment process and the availability of
individual officers, the board identified 20 officers as alternates.
The alternate list provides officers to meet requirements should a
primary selectee decline or be otherwise unable to assume command.
3. Command screening ensures that Marines receive the best possible
leadership while providing all eligible officers with a fair and
equitable opportunity to compete for command. The small number of
command billets available relative to the number of eligible
officers makes command selection an exceptionally competitive
process.
4. The following officers are approved as primary selectees for
command:
4.a. Commandant's Special Selection Process
Name Command
Driscoll, Thomas E. 1st MCD
Gray, Jacob O. OCS
Hall, Clinton K. 12th MCD
Maese, Rogelio HMX-1
Potter, Jason W. MAWTS-1
4.b. FY2027 Colonel Commanders
Name Command
Barnes, Jeffrey J. MCAS Pendleton
Bastian, Nicole V. Camp Blaz
Boada, Stephen J. 12th MLR
Bolen Jr., Thomas E. MAG-13
Bossart, Drew T. 26th MEU
Britain, Jason W. HQSVC Bn, MARFORCOM
Bradstreet, Barret F. 3d MLR
Burton, David C. HQTRS, I MIG
Buxton, Eben C. Training Wing 5
Cruz, Nicholas J. MACG-38
Colwell, Jeremy J. RTR, MCRD PI
Dambrogi, Andrew D. MAG-12
Davis, Jeffrey C. MAG-11
Donlon, Brian J. 2d Marines
Duff, Thomas J. MAG-26
Evangelista, Adrian R. MAG-24
Fiala, Benjamin J. EWTGLANT
Fulton, John 3d Supply Bn
Freeman, Nicholas J. 22d MEU
Godfrey, Jerry A. Camp Mujuk
Golike, Nathan L. Marine Raider Regiment MARFORSOC
Hill, Emmaline J. Blount Island Command
Holt, Tyler J. 7th Marines
Hord, Travis L. HQTRS Bn, 3d MARDIV
Huenefeld II, John C. HQSVC Bn, MARFORPAC
Hutchison, Jonathan A. HQSVC Bn, HQMC
Jahelka, Richard S. 23rd Marines
Johnston, Jason R. Marine Corps Intelligence Schools
Law, Nicholas B. MCB Quantico
Landers, Jonathan W. RTR, MCRD SD
Lemons Jr., Roe S. 10th Marines
Lenzi, Mark A. MCSF Regiment
Macak, Christopher A. 5th Marines
Maldonado, Adan A. Cyberspace Warfare Group
Martinez, Nicholas L. MCLB Barstow
Mathwick, Lindsay E. CLR-27
McBride, Labarron L. 4th CRR
Middendorf, Benjamin M. 13th MEU
Nelson, Angela M. Marine Corps Communications-
Electronics School
Nicholson III, Thomas L. MAG-29
Nunn, Joshua N. Marine Corps Cyber Operations Group
Onuska, Joshua J. HQSVC Bn, MCRD SD
Penn, Nicole A. CLR-17
Polanco, Aaron K. MCAS Miramar
Phillips, Heath A. MACG-48
Philpott, Zebulon C. CBIRF, MARFORCOM
Ringlein, Jonathan M. MRSG MARFORSOC
Ritchie, Matthew T. MCSOA
Rollins, Nathan M. WFTBN Camp Pendleton
Schierling, Daniel M. MAG-41
Shea, Kevin A. SOI East
Soeder, Kevin M. HQSPT Bn, MCIEAST
Sullivan, Patrick C. HQTRS, 4th MIG
Tee, Eric P. HQBN, TECOM
Tran, David L. Marine Corps Engineering School
Upton, Christopher D. HQBN MAGTF Training Command
Verdin, Matthew D. CLR-3
5. MMOA-3 will place a letter annotating selection in the official
military personnel files of all officers selected as primaries or
alternates.
6. MMOA will publish the list of officers selected as alternates on
the MMOA-3 Top Level Schools and Programs tab in the Command
Screening Board Historical Data sub-tab webpage located at
https://www.manpower.marines.mil/Divisions/Manpower-Management/
Officer-Assignments/Plans-and-Programs-MMOA-3/#tab/top-level-schools
-and-programs. MMOA will list alternates alphabetically by full
name and MOS.
7. Coordinating instructions
7.a. Primary selectees. Primary selectees shall accept or decline
via email to their monitor listed in paragraph (8) NLT 14 calendar
days after the release of this message. The majority of primary
selectees will assume command between 1 June 2027 and 31 May 2028.
7.b. Alternate selectees. No action is required by officers on the
alternate list. If a command becomes vacant due to a declination or
other extenuating circumstances, Manpower Management will fleet-up
an officer from the alternate list.
7.c. Declinations. Officers who decline command must submit a
declination in writing (AA Form) via the first general officer in
their chain of command addressed to HQMC (MMOA-3) NLT 14 calendar
days after the release of this message. Officers who decline
command are ineligible for future command, unless otherwise approved
by the Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs due to
extraordinary circumstances.
7.d. Deferrals. Officers selected for command who are unable to
execute orders due to extraordinary circumstances may request a
deferral. If approved, the Director, Manpower Management will
defer the officer to a future command screening board. Primary
selectees may submit a deferral request in writing (AA Form) to
HQMC (MMOA-3) via the first general officer in their chain of
command.
7.e. Officers slated to command will schedule their attendance to
the Cornerstone: Commandant's Combined Commandership Program prior
to, or shortly after, assuming command. The program consists of
two courses conducted concurrently aboard Marine Corps Base
Quantico: a two week commanders course and a five day spouses
workshop. FY27 courses will be announced via MARADMIN. The point
of contact (POC) for the Cornerstone course is the Marine Corps
University Lejeune Leadership Institute at (703) 432-4684 or via
email: LLI_MLD@usmcu.edu. Further information is available at
https://www.usmcu.edu/Academic-Programs/Lejeune-
Leadership-Institute/Commandants-Combined-Commandership-Course/.
7.f. Officers slated for Ground Combat Element (GCE) commands are
encouraged to attend the five day GCE Commander's Course (GCECC) at
the Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group (MCTOG) prior to, or
within the first six months of assuming command. A separate
MARADMIN will announce FY27 course dates.
7.g. Officers slated for Logistics commands across the Fleet Marine
Force and Supporting Establishment are encouraged to attend the
annual Logistics Commanders Course (LCC) conducted by the Marine
Corps Logistics Operations Group. A separate MARADMIN will announce
FY27 course dates.
7.h. Officers slated for Air Command Element (ACE) commands are
encouraged to attend the annual Commanders Conference/Re-Black at
Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1).
A separate MARADMIN will announce the FY27 conference dates.
7.i. Officers slated for Inspector-Instructor (I&I) and Site Support
commands are encouraged to attend the annual Marine Forces Reserve
Inspector-Instructor Commander's Course prior to, or within the
first six months of assuming command. A separate MARDAMIN will
announce FY27 course dates.
8. MMOA Points of Contact:
Col E. J. Smith
Branch Head
DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703) 784-9300
Email: erik.smith@usmc.mil
Col E. F. Bradley
Ground Colonel Monitor
DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703) 784-9300
Email: evan.bradley@usmc.mil
Col J. C. Davis
Aviation Colonel Monitor
DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703) 784-9300
Email: jeffrey.c.davis1@usmc.mil
9. This message is only applicable to the active component.
10. Release authorized by MajGen Fridrik Fridriksson, Director, Manpower
Management Division.