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CY27 Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (FBINA) Selection Board Results

This MARADMIN announces the results of the CY27 Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (FBINA) selection board, which concluded on 08 June 2026. Nine Marines and civilian police personnel have been selected to attend four FBINA sessions throughout calendar year 2027, with two additional personnel selected as alternates. Selected personnel must complete online applications via the FBI Virtual Academy website at least 180 days prior to their assigned session start date.

Issued: August 25, 2026
1. The CY27 FBINA selection board concluded on
08 June 2026. The quality of marines and civilian police who
applied were exceptional, and the competition for academy seats
was excellent. Any nominees not accepted on this board are
encouraged to apply for the CY28 FBINA.
2. The selection board was comprised of voting members of the
Law Enforcement Advisory Group.
2.a. The following personnel have been selected or rescheduled to
attend the FBINA during CY27 (read in four columns):
RANK/GRADE       NAME                     PMOS/SERIES      MCC
Maj              Donnie Kidd              5803             092
Maj              Roberto Cruz             5803             015
CWO3             Wesley Clarke            5805             QAT
MGySgt           Joel Campos              5811             023
MSgt             Travis Prinzing          5811             092
GySgt            John Koman               5811             015
GS12             Clarence J. Gillard      0083             1FZ
GS11             Michael Stuart           1811             022
GS10             Karl Wimbush             0083             015
2.b. The following personnel were selected as alternates and will
be contacted to fill a vacancy if a primary selectee declines
selection or is unable to attend their assigned session.
(read in four columns):
Rank/Grade  Name         PMOS      MCC
CWO2        Keller       5805      015
MSgt        Hatton       5821      114
3. The CY27 FBINA sessions, dates of attendance, and attendee are
as follows (read in four  columns):
Session  Dates                     Attendees
301      01/08/2027 - 03/17/2027   Maj Cruz        Maj Kidd
                                   Mr Gillard
302      04/07/2027 - 06/16/2027   MGySgt Campos   Mr Stuart
303      07/07/2027 - 09/15/2027   MSgt Prinzing   Mr Wimbush
304      09/29/2027 - 12/15/2027   CWO3 Clarke     GySgt Koman
3.a. As part of the FBINA registration process, personnel approved
to attend must be in a full duty status and have passed their most
recent physical fitness test.
3.b. Marines who attend will incur three years of obligated service
after the completion of the FBINA. Civilian nominees must agree to
continue service as a marine corps law enforcement officer upon
completion of the training for a period at least equal to three
times the length of the training.
3.c. Selected personnel shall complete the online national academy
application via the FBI virtual academy website at reference b.
Instructions and deadlines for completing the national academy
application will be released via SepCor. Incomplete applications
will be returned. Applications not completed 180 days prior to
their assigned session start date will result in the selectee
forfeiting their session.
4. Travel, per diem, and administrative cost associated with travel
to and from the FBINA will be provided by MCICOM G-3. Government
quarters and meals are provided by the FBINA.
5. Personnel who were considered, but not selected, and personnel
listed as alternates, if not used, must resubmit for consideration
for selection on future FBINA boards. If a nominee is unable to
attend their designated CY27 FBINA session, they will be ineligible
to attend an FBINA session during CY27 and must resubmit for
consideration for selection on future FBINA boards.
6. Release authorized by MajGen Brian N. Wolford, Assistant Deputy
Commandant, Installation and Logistics (Facilities).