CY26 DARPA Service Chiefs Fellowship Program — Second-Half Selection Results

R 112011Z JUN 26

MARADMIN 275/26

MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CDI WASHINGTON DC//

SUBJ/CY26 DARPA SERVICE CHIEFS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (DSCFP) SELECTION

RESULTS//REF/A/IS MARADMIN XXX/26, SOLICITING NOMINATIONS FOR CY26 

DARPA SERVICE CHIEFS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (DSCFP)(SECOND HALF)//

POC1/C.B. HIRSCH/CTR/MCWL FTO/USMC/TEL: (571) 254-7249/EMAIL: 

CHANDLER.HIRSCH.CTR@USMC.MIL//

POC2/J.E. MOORE/CIV/MCWL FTO/USMC/TEL: (571) 254-7185/EMAIL: 

JOHN.E.MOORE4@USMC.MIL//

GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The purpose of this MARADMIN is to announce the 

selection board results for the second half CY26 Defense Advanced 

Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Service Chiefs Fellowship Program 

(SCFP). The DARPA SCFP (DSCFP) convenes quarterly and lasts 

approximately 12 weeks.  The purpose of the fellowship is to 

familiarize Marines with DARPA's functions and efforts as the 

Department of War’s advanced Science and Technologies (S&T) 

organization in order to stimulate innovative improvements in the 

Corps, and to facilitate experimentation and transition of novel 

capabilities into the fleet.  Upon completion of their assignment to

the DSCFP, fellows serve as informal liaisons between DARPA and the

services based on the close relationships developed during the 

program and an enhanced understanding of the DARPA technology 

development process.

2.  Selection to the second half CY26 DSCFP was extraordinarily 

competitive with a large number of highly qualified applicants.  

Considerations included program objectives, operational experience, 

academic background, MOS diversity, and current assignment.  Primary

and alternate candidates are identified.  Those not selected are 

encouraged to reapply in the future.  Selectees should contact the 

listed MARADMIN POCs via email to confirm their availability.

3.  Primary Selectees:

    Last          Initials     Rank      MOS    MCC    QTR

    Walaski         J.R.       LtCol     0302   1F1    3RD

    Hall            G.A.       Maj       1707   TSR    3RD

    Kanode          K.B.       Maj       7566   ITC    4TH

    Dobson          A.J.       Maj       8059   NLC    4TH

 

4.  Alternates:  ALPHABETICAL

    Last        Initials        Rank    MOS     MCC

    Center         A.J.         Maj     0302    NBM

    Romagnoli      E.M.         LtCol   7513    007    

    

5.  Course Details:

5.a. Location:  Arlington, Virginia

5.b. 2nd half DSCFP Dates:

5.b.1.  QTR 3: 29 JUN – 16 SEP 26

5.b.2.  QTR 4: 21 SEP – 16 DEC 26

6.  Coordinating Instructions:

6.a.  Selectees will be contacted by DARPA via separate 

correspondence approximately four to six weeks prior to the start of

their respective programs.  If your contact information changes, 

please notify the POCs in this MARADMIN.

6.b.  All costs and TAD orders associated with the DSCFP will be 

funded by DARPA.  For Marines traveling from outside the national 

capital region, DARPA will provide billeting, per diem, and travel

costs.  Marines within the national capital region will be reimbursed 

for mileage between their command and the agency, as well as any

additional travel costs required by the program.

6.c.  DSCFP participants will receive an academic fitness report for

the period as well as a letter from the DARPA director highlighting

their time spent at the agency.

6.d.  Alternates will be contacted on a space available basis.

7.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Eric E. Austin, Deputy

Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.//