Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) and Fiscal Year 2028 (FY28) Ground and Intelligence Personnel Exchange Program Selection Board Results
This MARADMIN announces the results of the FY27 and FY28 Ground and Intelligence Personnel Exchange Program (PEP) selection board, which convened on 31 August 2026. Four Marines were selected as primaries for FY27 PEP billets in France, UK, and Australia, three Marines were selected as primaries for FY28 billets in Norway, Netherlands, and Colombia, and two Marines were selected as alternates. Primary selectees must accept or decline their assignments within 10 days of this message's release.
Issued: September 24, 2026
1. The FY27 and FY28 Ground and Intelligence Personnel Exchange Program (PEP) selection panel convened on 31 August 2026 to select qualified Marines for assignment to PEP billets embedded in the armed forces of allies and partners. 2. Panel results 2.a. The panel selected the following Marines as primaries for FY27 PEP billets (read in four columns): Name Rank MOS Billet Renosto, Alyssa Maj 1302 Combined Arms Brigade Planner, FRA White, Ansley Maj 1707 Targeting Officer, UK Briick, Jonathan Capt 0202 J-25 Intel Plans Officer, AUS Trotta, Christopher Capt 0202 Intelligence Officer, AUS 2.b. The panel selected the following Marines as primaries for FY28 PEP billets (read in four columns): Name Rank MOS Billet Murkins, Sydney Maj 4502 G-7 Allied Exercise Planner, NOR Blake, Lucas Capt 0302 Asst Ops Officer, NED Nuanez, Cruz GySgt 0369 Combat Arms Instructor, COL 2.c. The panel selected the following Marines as an alternates (read in three columns): Name Rank MOS Kim, Matthew Capt 0602 Van Liew, Michael Maj 0202 3. Coordinating instructions 3.a. Primary selectees. Primary selectees are to accept or decline via email to their Primary Military Occupational Specialist (PMOS) monitor and will copy the email to IAP personnel at IAPMarine@usmc.mil no later than (NLT) 10 days after the release of this message. 3.b. Alternate selectees. No action is required on the part of the Marine on the alternate list in paragraph 2.c. In the event that a billet becomes vacant, Manpower Management will fleet-up the Marine from the alternate list. PMOS monitors will directly contact an alternate selected as a fleet-up. 3.c. Declinations and deferrals. Marines who decline assignment to a PEP billet must submit a declination in writing (AA form) via the first O-6 in their chain of command addressed to HQMC via MMOA-3 NLT 10 days after the release of this message. Marines who decline will be ineligible for future PEP billets, unless otherwise approved by the Director, Manpower Management. 3.d. Deferrals. Marines selected for assignment to a PEP billet who are unable to execute orders due to extraordinary circumstances may request a deferral. If approved, the Director, Manpower Management will defer the Marine to a future PEP selection panel. Primary selectees may submit a deferral request in writing (AA form) via the first O-6 in their chain of command addressed to HQMC via MMOA-3. 3.e. Billets at the following locations require existing proficiency foreign language or training at the Defense Language Institute (DLI) (read in four columns): Language Country Duration Training Location French France 36 Weeks Monterey, CA Spanish Colombia 36 Weeks Monterey, CA Norwegian Norway 36 weeks Washington, DC Dutch Netherlands 36 weeks Washington, DC 3.e.1. The foreign language requirement is a minimum Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) score of (2-2) in the target language, with an Oral Proficiency Interview score of at least 1 (plus). Marines who meet or exceed DLPT requirements will not attend DLI. 3.e.2. Once a Marine accepts their selection, IAP personnel will contact the Marine with further information on required language training at the Defense Language Institute. 3.f. PEP tours with partner nations can be subject to assignment in austere locations with limited access to quality of life and U.S. military health care services that are normally available to personnel assigned to USMC bases and stations. Routine healthcare will be reimbursed via the TRICARE Overseas program. Non-emergency travel to U.S. military treatment facilities may be authorized at government expense on a case-by-case basis, but only when healthcare cannot be provided locally under TRICARE overseas. 3.g. PEP personnel may qualify for special allowances which will defray some of the costs associated with independent, international duty. These may include cost of living allowance, temporary lodging allowance, and overseas housing allowance. These allowances may not cover all costs in all situations. All prospective PEP personnel must be financially stable and prepared to incur potential unexpected costs. All pay and allowances are paid by the USMC; therefore, USMC PEPs will not qualify for host nation funded special pay and allowances. 3.h. PEP Marines may be eligible to receive the Foreign Area Officer, Regional Affairs Officer, or Foreign Area Staff Noncommissioned Officer additional MOS (AMOS) for their respective regions. Upon meeting the criteria for experience track AMOS designation, PEP Marines must apply for the appropriate AMOS through the IAP Office. The assignment of this AMOS will make PEP Marines eligible for further service utilization of their experience, language, regional expertise, and cultural capability gained through their PEP assignments with allies and partners. 4. Points of contact: Major Shane Wescott Combat Arms Major Monitor Comm: 703-784-9272 Email: shane.wescott@usmc.mil Major Joseph DiPaola Co Grade Infantry Monitor Comm: 703-784-9276 Email: joseph.dipaola@usmc.mil Major Nicholle Miller Information Maj Monitor Comm: 703-784-9272 Email: nicholle.miller@usmc.mil Captain Nathan Scott Co Grade Intel/Law Comm: 703-784-9276/7/9/80 Email: nathan.r.scott@usmc.mil 5. Release authorized by MajGen Fridrik Fridriksson, Director, Manpower Management Division.