FY27 Reserve Command Screening Board (RCSB) Results
This MARADMIN announces the results of the FY27 Reserve Command Screening Board (RCSB) for Lieutenant Colonels and Colonels. The board convened in August 2026 and selected 28 Lieutenant Colonels for command positions, 9 Colonels for command positions, and 2 Colonels for post-command billets across the 4th Marine Division, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, 4th Marine Logistics Group, and Force Headquarters Group, with assignments effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Issued: September 18, 2026
1. The Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC)
convened the FY27 Lieutenant Colonel RCSB on 17 August 2026 and
convened the FY27 Colonel RCSB on 24 August 2026. The purpose
of command screening is to ensure that Marines receive the best
possible leadership and to provide all eligible officers with a
fair and equitable opportunity to command. The screened command
billets will normally become available during the period of
1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027.
2. The following Reserve Lieutenant Colonels are approved as
primary selectees for command:
Name MOS Command
Amore, Michaela B. 7566 CO, HMH-772, 4th MAW
Backsmeier, Adam P. 0402 CO, CLB-23, 4th MLG
Beyne, Edward O. 0302 CO, 3d Bn, 25th Marines,
4th MARDIV
Bolhous, Brandon M. 1302 CO, 4th CEB, 4th MARDIV
Bryan, Kathryn M. 0402 CO, MWSS-473, 4th MAW
Caporaso, Paul H. 0802 CO, 3d Bn, 14th Marines,
4th MARDIV
Cook, Bradley D. 3002 I-I, MCAC Co B, FHG
Dixon, Steven A. 7532 CO, VMM-764, 4th MAW
Graham, Zachary W. 0802 CO, 2d Bn, 14th Marines,
4th MARDIV
Greene, Timothy R. 0302 CO, 1st Bn, 23d Marines,
4th MARDIV
Heiser, Anthony J. 7523 Site Cmdr, MCAS Miramar,
4th MAW
Heywood, Daniel F. 0202 CO, 4th ISB, FHG
Hobert, Matthew E. 7202 CO, MTACS-48, 4th MAW
Izzi, Michael T. 0402 CO, 4th Maint Bn, 4th MLG
Jones, Marshall J. 0802 I-I, 3d CAG, FHG
Mckechnie, Ian T. 0302 CO, 3d Bn, 23d Marines, 4th
MARDIV
Morris, Christopher C. 0302 CO, 3d ANGLICO, FHG
Oneal, Devin M. 7566 CO, VMR Det Belle Chasse,
4th MAW
Potts, Shannon M. 0102 I-I, 4th CAG, FHG
Reno, Staci L. 0402 CO, MWSS-472, 4th MAW
Richter Jr., James S. 0602 CO, MACS-24, 4th MAW
Saam, Matthew J. 5803 CO, LEB, FHG
Smauley, Christopher C. 1302 CO, 6th ESB, 4th MLG
Stanley, Sean C. 7532 CO, MALS-49, 4th MAW
Valentin, Jose E. 7563 CO, HMLA-775, 4th MAW
Williams, Christopher R. 0302 CO, 4th ANGLICO, FHG
Wise, John J. 3002 I-I, 4th Med Bn, 4th MLG
Zerr, Gregory T. 6002 CO, MALS-41, 4th MAW
3. The following Reserve Colonels are approved as primary
selectees for command:
Name MOS Command
Colvin, James F. 8041 CO, 4th CAG, FHG
Dean, Jeffrey G. 8042 SRA, MAG-41, 4th MAW
Egan, Brendan P. 8041 CO, MIU, FHG
Fattore, Dominic F. 8041 SRA, 14th Marines, 4th
MARDIV
Lasseter, David F. 8041 SRA, HQTRS MIG, FHG
Newkirk, Timothy R. 8041 SRA, 25th Marines, 4th
MARDIV
Paulson, Todd N. 8040 Dir, MCIRSA, FHG
Rawllins, Austine L. 8040 SRA, CLR-4, 4th MLG
Riordan, Brian C. 8041 CO, 3d CAG, FHG
4. The following Reserve Colonels are approved as primary
selectees for post command:
Name MOS Command
Jarl, Daniel R. 8042 Vice Chief of Staff,
MARFORSOUTH
Vanbrunt, Joel A. 8042 Assistant Wing Commander,
4th MAW
5. Coordinating Instructions. All officers approved as
primaries for command and post command billets will receive a
selection letter from CMC (RA) notifying them of selection and
directing them to accept, decline, or request deferral of
assignment. The selection letter will be included in officer's
Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Primaries must respond
within 30 days to CMC (RA) as indicated in the selection letter.
Officers failing to respond within 30 days of receipt of their
letter will be considered to have declined the slated billet.
CMC (RA) will notify Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, of all
declinations or deferral requests for command or post command
billets.
5.a. In accordance with reference (c), officers slated to
command will schedule their attendance to the Commandant's
Combined Commandership Program (Cornerstone) before, or shortly
after, assuming command. The program consists of two courses
conducted concurrently: a two-week commanders' course and a
five-day workshop for spouses. These courses are conducted
semiannually aboard MCB Quantico. Officers slated in paragraphs
2 and 3 must schedule attendance at Cornerstone. Officers
slated in paragraph 4 are eligible but not required to attend
Cornerstone. Registration is on a first come, first served
basis. Further information is available from MCU online at:
http://www.usmcu.edu. Under "Academic Programs" select "Lejeune
Leadership Institute", then "Commandant's Combined Commandership
Course". The POC is Lejeune Leadership Institute/MCU/TEL:
703-432-4684/ Email: LLI_MLD@USMCU.EDU.
5.a.1. Officers slated for Ground Combat Element (GCE) commands
are encouraged to attend the five-day GCE Commanders 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.
5.a.2. 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 (MCLOG). A separate
MARADMIN will announce FY27 course dates.
5.a.3. Officers slated for Air Combat 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 FY27 course dates.
5.b. Officers slated to command will be removed from
consideration for resident Full-Length Schools on the Academic
Year 2027-2028 Reserve Officer Professional Military Education
Board.
5.c. Upon assumption of a command or post command billet,
individual units will notify CMC (RA) via email on standard
naval letterhead with the officer's name and date they assumed
the billet. Notifications will be sent to RCSB@usmc.mil.
6. The list of alternates will not be published via MARADMIN.
The alternate list can be found by accessing
https://www.manpower.marines.mil/Divisions/Reserve-Affairs-
Division/Reserve-Affairs-Management-RAM/Reserve-Affairs-
Management-Embeds/. Once at the Reserve Affairs Manpower
Management (RAM) website, scroll down to "Reserve Programs and
Boards (RAM-3)". Select "Reserve Command Screening Program"
then select "Alternate List" on the FY27 RCSB card.
6.a. Alternates will receive a letter from CMC (RA) notifying
them of their alternate status. This letter will be included in
their Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
6.b. Alternate selectees will retain their status for up to 24
months from the publishing of this MARADMIN.
7. Release authorized by Brigadier General G. Rosales,
Director, Reserve Affairs Division.