FY21 Colonel Command Screening Board Results
This MARADMIN announces the results of the FY21 Colonel Command Screening Board, which selected 68 primary officers and 33 alternates for command assignments at various Marine Corps operating and supporting establishment commands. The selected officers will fill command billets that will become available between June 1, 2021, and May 31, 2022, across logistics, ground combat, aviation, and support functions.
Issued: August 3, 2020
1. On 14 July 2020, the Commandant of the Marine Corps convened the FY21 Colonel Command Screening Board. 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. Ten general officers screened the records of eligible colonels and colonels (sel) for assignment to 68 operating/supporting establishment commands. Billets considered will normally become available during the period of 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022. 2. The board selected 68 officers as primaries for command. To accommodate the assignment process and the availability of individual officers, 33 officers were selected as alternates and found eligible for command by the board. The alternate list provides an adequate number of officers to meet the command requirements should an officer decline command or otherwise be unable to take command. 3. The quality of the Marines considered reaffirms that the Corps continues to produce and promote leaders of the highest caliber. The relatively small number of command billets available and the large number of eligible officers combine to make command selection an exceptionally competitive process. 4. The Commandant of the Marine Corps has approved the following: 4.a. 8040 Group Name Command BURKE JR, DOUGLAS R. CLR-37 EDWARDS, LAUREN S. CLR-27 HAAR, CHRISTOPHER M. CLR-3 HARLOW, DONALD W. MARINE CORPS STORAGE COMMAND, ALBANY MCCALMONT, JOHN S. HQTRS REGT, 1ST MLG MCCLINTICK, FRANK L. WFBN, MCRD PARRIS ISLAND MCCULLAR, GARY A. USMC ENGR SCHOOL TRNG CMD PACE, GREGORY B. MCLB BARTOW CA PENROD, ERIC J. CLR-45 SATTELY, JOHN S. BLOUNT ISLAND COMMAND SCOTT, RYAN E. CLR-1 SMITH, ERIK J. 3D SUPPLY BN WARD, BRADLEY W. RTR, MCRD PARRIS ISLAND 4.b. 8041/4402 Group Name Command ANDERSON, SETH E. MCIS TRNG CMD ARNONE, MICHAEL F. MCSCG, NORFOLK VA BITANGA II, EDUARDO C. HQSVC BN, MARFORPAC BLACK, JOHN W. SECURITY BN, MCB CAMP PENDLETON BRADY JR, TIMOTHY S. 3D MARINES BROOKS, MICHAEL L. MCB QUANTICO BROOME, JOSEPH D. MCCES (COMM/ELEC SCHOOL) CLEAVER, THOMAS J. MARINE CORPS CYBER OPS GROUP CONWAY, ADAM S. MRTC MARFORSOC, CAMP LEJEUNE DYNAN, SEAN P. 15TH MEU EMMEL, DAVID C. SOI EAST, MCB CAMP LEJEUNE FRUSHOUR, KELLY MCESG HQ GREENE, BRIAN D. MCTOG HANCOCK, ROBERT M. HQSVC BN, MCRD SAN DIEGO HANSEN, RICHARD D. MTN WARFARE TRNG CENTER HART, DAVID J. 7TH MARINES HERMES, GABRIELLE M. HQSVC BN, MARFORCOM NORFOLK HYLA, BRET M. WOUNDED WARRIOR REGIMENT HYMAN, DAVID C. OCS JONES, JOSEPH W. RTR, MCRD SAN DIEGO JONES, QUINTIN D. CBIRF, INDIAN HEAD JOSEFORSKY, DAVID C. MACG-48 KELLEY, ANDREW M. 10TH MARINES KRICK, NATHAN S. CYBERSPACE WARFARE GROUP LAING, PHILIP C. 23D MARINES LANGFELDT, LANCE J. 6TH MARINE CORPS DISTRICT MCCLAM, REGINALD J. TBS MEDEIROS JR, JOHN L. ASSAULT AMPHIB SCHOOL BN OCONNOR, DANIEL M. MRSG MARFORSOC, CAMP LEJEUNE PHILLIPS, KYLE G. HQSPT BN MCIEAST, MCB CAMP LEJEUNE PITCHFORD, RICHARD H. MCSF REGT ROOT, KEVIN R. HQ MIG, I MEF SCHMIDT, RICHARD J. HQSVC BN, MCB QUANTICO SCHULZ, DEAN A. HQBN, 3D MARDIV SIMS, JONATHAN N. 12TH MARINES SJOBERG, JESSE L. WESTERN SECTOR, USMEPCOM STEELE, CHRISTOPHER T. 5TH MARINES SUTEY, STEVEN M. 2D MARINES WINTERS, JEREMY S. MACG-38 WOLFENBARGER, CRAIG A. MAR RDR REGT, MARFORSOC, CAMP LEJEUNE 4.c. 8042 Group Name Command BEDELL, THOMAS M. MCAS MIRAMAR BROWN, MATTHEW A. MAG-41 BROWNING, CHRISTOPHER A. EWTGLANT BYRUM, DUSTIN J. MAG-31 HARMS, BRADLEY J. HMX-1 HERRINGTON, MANLEE J. MAG-24 HIPP, EDMUND B. VMX-1 HOEWING, SEAN P. MAG-16 KROCKEL, ANTHONY G. TRAINING WING FIVE MARVEL, NATHAN S. MAG-39 MURRAY, CHRISTOPHER M. MAG-36 PURCELL, ERIC D. MAWTS-1 VANSKIKE, MARK E. CAMP MUJUK VAUGHN, CHAD A. MAG-13 WILLIAMS, MARLIN D. MAG-14 5. All officers selected as primaries and alternates for command will have a letter annotating selection included in their Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) by MMOA-3. 6. The list of officers selected as alternates will be published via the MMOA-3 "Board Updates and Information" webpage located at www.manpower.usmc.mil(slash)boardupdatesandinformation, and under the "Colonel Command Screening" link. The list will be posted alphabetically by full name and MOS. No action is required by officers on this list. If a command becomes vacant due to a declination or other circumstances, an approved alternate will be fleeted-up from the prioritized alternate list. 7. Coordinating Instructions. 7.a. Primary selectees are to accept via email to their monitor listed in paragraph (8) NLT 1 September 2020. Those officers who decline command must submit their declination in writing (AA form) via the first general officer in their chain of command to HQMC (MMOA-3) NLT 8 September 2020. 7.b. Officers who decline command, unless otherwise approved by DC, Manpower and Reserve Affairs due to extraordinary circumstances, will not be considered for any other command during the slating year and are ineligible for command screening on future boards. 7.c. Officers slated to command will schedule their attendance to the Cornerstone: Commandants Combined Commandership Program prior to, or shortly after, assuming command. The program consists of two courses conducted concurrently aboard MCB Quantico: a ten day commanders course and a 5 day spouses workshop. These courses are conducted semiannually. FY21 courses will be announced via MARADMIN. POC for the Commanders Course may be reached at DSN 432-4710 or Commercial (703) 432-4710, or (703) 784-6850. 7.d. Officers slated for GCE commands are encouraged to attend the 3-day GCE Commanders Course prior to, or within the first six months of assuming command. The program incorporates a holistic approach to developing readiness through training, tactics, ethical and moral leadership, and decision making which enable maneuver warfare. The course is conduced semiannually. FY21 courses will be announced via separate MARADMIN. Course attendance is unit funded. Registration is hosted by MCTOG via email. POC for the GCE Commanders Course is Mr. John D. Whiting, MCTOG Assistant Operations Officer, at (760) 830-8989 or email: john.whiting@usmc.mil. 8. MMOA Points of Contact: Col T. J. Zagurski, MMOA Branch Head DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703)784-9300 email: tyler.zagurski@usmc.mil Col I. D. Stevens, Aviation Col Monitor DSN: 278-9300 COMM: (703) 784-9300 email: ian.stevens@usmc.mil Col G. T. Beals, Ground Col Monitor DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703) 784-9300 email: ginger.beals@usmc.mil LtCol R. B. Quinn, Head, MMOA-3, Plans and Programs DSN: 278-9284, COMM: (703) 784-9284 email: rory.quinn@usmc.mil Maj E. D. Albin, Plans Officer, MMOA-3, Plans and Programs DSN: 278-9284, COMM: (703) 784-9284 email: eric.albin@usmc.mil 9. Release authorized by MajGen David A. Ottignon, Director, Manpower Management Division.