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FY27 Aviation Transition/Conversion Board Opens for Active Duty Aviators

MARADMIN 138/26·March 30, 2026·1 min read·Official source
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The Marine Corps has announced the FY27 Aviation Transition Conversion (TC) Board, which will convene on or about 4 May 2026. This board lets active duty Marine aviators and NFOs apply to transition to a different platform or program. Applications are due 20 April 2026.

Heads up: This MARADMIN explicitly does not apply to the Marine Corps Reserve.

Who it affects

No reservists. Paragraph 6 of the MARADMIN states plainly: "This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve." This summary is posted for awareness only, in case you have active duty counterparts who need to know.

What you need to do

Nothing. If you are SMCR, IMA, or IRR, this board does not apply to you. If you know active duty aviators or NFOs who may be eligible, point them to the MARADMIN and the POCs below.

Key dates

  • 20 April 2026, 2359 EST: Application deadline (also the deadline for exception to policy requests)
  • On or about 4 May 2026: Board convenes

The official version

Full details are in MARADMIN 138/26.

Active duty applicants with process questions can contact MMOA-3 at SMBMANPOWEROFFICERPR@USMC.MIL or Maj T.J. Kitasato at (703) 784-9284. Aviation-specific questions go to Capt J.C. Moreno at JUAN.C.MORENO@USMC.MIL or (703) 784-9267.

This is written by a reservist, for reservists. It is not an official publication of HQMC or MARFORRES. Always verify guidance with your command or unit S-1 before acting on any article or summary.

Resources & references

The documents this bulletin points to, with a plain-English note on why each matters. Links marked CAC required need a government login.

  • Transition Conversion Training order (MCO 1331.2K)Reference

    This order governs transition conversion training for Marine Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers. It is the primary policy document underpinning the FY27 TC Board described in this MARADMIN.

  • Aviator Production Processes order (MCO 1520.29)Reference

    This order details the aviator production processes and stakeholder responsibilities. It provides context for how the TC pipeline and associated roles are structured.

  • Marine Corps Personnel Assignment Policy (MCO 1300.8 Change 1)Reference

    This order covers Marine Corps personnel assignment policy. It is relevant to understanding PCS, time-on-station, and assignment eligibility rules that affect TC applicants.

  • Aviation Training and Readiness Program Manual (NAVMC 3500.14E CH-1)Reference

    This manual governs aviation training and readiness standards. It is a foundational reference for the training programs aviators would enter through the TC process.

  • Minimum Service Obligation for Pilots (U.S.C. Title 10, Section 653)Reference

    This law sets the minimum service obligation requirements for military pilots. It is directly relevant to the Active Duty Service Obligations applicants will incur upon TC selection.

  • U.S. Navy Aeromedical Reference and Waiver Guide (USARWG)Reference

    This guide covers aeromedical standards and waiver processes for Naval aviators. It is relevant to applicants who need to confirm medical eligibility for the programs listed in this MARADMIN.

  • MMOA-3 Manpower Website (TC application templates)

    This page covers the Marine Corps officer education boards and programs that screen active duty officers for resident school opportunities, including professional military education, graduate education, fellowships, and the law education program. Reserve officers considering a transition to active duty or seeking information on competitive education opportunities can use this as a reference for how those boards work and what programs are available.

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