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MARADMIN 208/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/CONVENING OF THE FY26 U.S. MARINE CORPS MAJOR GENERAL AND BRIGADIER GENERAL PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS//
REF/A/MSGID:MSG/CMC/141330ZDEC23//
REF/B/MSGID:DOC/CMC MMPR/YMD:20220701//
NARR/REF A IS MARADMIN 628/23, FY26 U.S. MARINE CORPS OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS. REF B IS MCBUL 1400, OFFICER LINEAL PRECEDENCE.//
POC/M.J. MCCLINNIS/MAJ/MMPB-10/-/TEL: (703)784-9704/EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. As announced by reference (a), the FY26 U.S. Marine Corps Major General and Brigadier General Promotion Selection Boards will convene at Harry Lee Hall, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA, as follows:
9 July 2024 - Major General
16 July 2024 - Brigadier General
2. Promotion Boards. The boards will consider two categories of officers: primary zone and secondary (below) zone. The primary zone includes two zones, above-zone and in-zone. The above-zone consists of officers who have been previously considered for promotion from within the primary zone. The in-zone consists of officers who will be considered for promotion for the first time from within the primary zone. Officers defined as Active-Duty List (ADL) in reference (b) on the date the board convenes are eligible for the board. However, officers with established separation/retirement dates within 90 days after the convening date of their respective board will not be considered by the board if the separation/retirement date is established by the date the board convenes. Officers may review reference (b) and their eligibility for the board on the internet at the officer promotion homepage. The senior and junior officers in each zone are as follows (encl (1) of reference (b) applies):
2.a. Major General Promotion Selection Board
2.a.1. Primary Zone:
Only Officer Above-Zone - BGen Woodworth, Jason G.
DOR 02 Jun 21
LCN 03316000
Senior Officer In-Zone - BGen Ellison, Kyle B.
DOR 06 Jul 21
LCN 03317000
Junior Officer In-Zone - BGen Mowery, Matthew T.
DOR 23 May 22
LCN 03328000
2.a.2. Secondary Zone:
Only Officer Below-Zone - BGen Doran, Simon M.
DOR 02 Jun 22
LCN 03329000
2.b. Brigadier General Promotion Selection Board
2.b.1. Primary Zone:
Senior Officer Above-Zone - Col Riley Jr., Donald J.
DOR 01 Oct 11
LCN 03358000
Junior Officer Above-Zone - Col Mendonca Jr., Elvino M.
DOR 01 Jun 20
LCN 19414000
Senior Officer In-Zone - Col Langfeldt, Lance J.
DOR 01 Jun 20
LCN 19415000
Junior Officer In-Zone - Col Farina, Jennifer M.
DOR 01 Jun 21
LCN 19568500
2.b.2. Secondary Zone:
Senior Officer Below-Zone - Col Woodward, Barian A.
DOR 01 Jun 21
LCN 19569000
Junior Officer Below-Zone - Col Freeby, Jason S.
DOR 01 May 22
LCN 19704000
3. Continuation Board. Upon conclusion of the Brigadier General Promotion Selection Board, the board will reconvene as the FY26 USMC Colonel Continuation Board. The board will consider those regular colonels who are deemed by a majority of the members of the board to be fully qualified for continuation and whose continuation is in the best interests of the Marine Corps, who have mandatory retirement dates between 1 March 2025 and 1 December 2025. The period of continuation will be 3 years, 33 years of active commissioned service, or until the age of 62, whichever is earlier. Officers may verify their eligibility for consideration by contacting Commandant Marine Corps (CMC), Manpower Management Separations and Retirement (MMSR). CMC (MMSR) will adjust the mandatory retirement dates and/or notify the officers selected for continuation, as applicable, after the promotion selection results have been announced.
4. Board preparation guidance. Officers are advised to review reference (a) for guidance regarding submission of information, auditing the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and Master Brief Sheet (MBS), fitness reports, deferment of eligibility, and requests for non-selection prior to the convening date of the board. Officers may review reference (a) at the Officer Promotion homepage. Although mentioned in reference (a), the following guidance is provided:
5. Personal responsibilities. Each officer is personally responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of their OMPF and MBS before the date the board convenes. Refer to reference (a) for information on obtaining and reviewing your OMPF and fitness report submission guidelines and timelines.
6. Officer Correspondence. All eligible officers may, if desired, submit correspondence to the President of the Board. Refer to paragraph 8 of reference (a) on correspondence submission requirements, due dates and forwarding options.
7. Release authorized by BGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director, Manpower Management Division.//