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FY2027 Colonel Command Screening Board Results
The full name list of primary selectees — 62 colonels assigned to specific commands — from the FY2027 Colonel Command Screening Board that convened 8 July 2026. This message is applicable to the active component only.
This is a routine update — a name list, a set of results, or a recurring notice. There is nothing here to translate into plain English, so the official text is reproduced in full below. Read it on marines.mil
Official text
R 211826Z JUL 26 MARADMIN 327/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2027 COLONEL COMMAND SCREENING BOARD RESULTS// REF/A/MSGID:DOC/CMC WASHINGTON DC/20170323// REF/B/MSGID:MSG/CMC/20260501// NARR/REF A IS MCO 1300.64B, COMMAND SCREENING PROGRAM. REF B IS MARADMIN 203/26, FISCAL YEAR 2027 COMMAND SCREENING BOARDS ANNOUNCEMENT.// POC/T. J. SCHULZE/MAJ/MMOA-3/(703) 784-9284/ EMAIL: JOSEPH.SCHULZE1@USMC.MIL// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The Fiscal Year 2027 Colonel Command Screening Board convened on 8 July 2026. Nine general officers screened the records of 209 colonels and colonels (select) for assignment to 62 commands. 2. The board selected 62 officers as primaries for command. To accommodate the assignment process and the availability of individual officers, the board identified 20 officers as alternates. The alternate list provides officers to meet requirements should a primary selectee decline or be otherwise unable to assume command. 3. Command screening ensures that Marines receive the best possible leadership while providing all eligible officers with a fair and equitable opportunity to compete for command. The small number of command billets available relative to the number of eligible officers makes command selection an exceptionally competitive process. 4. The following officers are approved as primary selectees for command: 4.a. Commandant’s Special Selection Process Name Command Driscoll, Thomas E. 1st MCD Gray, Jacob O. OCS Hall, Clinton K. 12th MCD Maese, Rogelio HMX-1 Potter, Jason W. MAWTS-1 4.b. FY2027 Colonel Commanders Name Command Barnes, Jeffrey J. MCAS Pendleton Bastian, Nicole V. Camp Blaz Boada, Stephen J. 12th MLR Bolen Jr., Thomas E. MAG-13 Bossart, Drew T. 26th MEU Britain, Jason W. HQSVC Bn, MARFORCOM Bradstreet, Barret F. 3d MLR Burton, David C. HQTRS, I MIG Buxton, Eben C. Training Wing 5 Cruz, Nicholas J. MACG-38 Colwell, Jeremy J. RTR, MCRD PI Dambrogi, Andrew D. MAG-12 Davis, Jeffrey C. MAG-11 Donlon, Brian J. 2d Marines Duff, Thomas J. MAG-26 Evangelista, Adrian R. MAG-24 Fiala, Benjamin J. EWTGLANT Fulton, John 3d Supply Bn Freeman, Nicholas J. 22d MEU Godfrey, Jerry A. Camp Mujuk Golike, Nathan L. Marine Raider Regiment MARFORSOC Hill, Emmaline J. Blount Island Command Holt, Tyler J. 7th Marines Hord, Travis L. HQTRS Bn, 3d MARDIV Huenefeld II, John C. HQSVC Bn, MARFORPAC Hutchison, Jonathan A. HQSVC Bn, HQMC Jahelka, Richard S. 23rd Marines Johnston, Jason R. Marine Corps Intelligence Schools Law, Nicholas B. MCB Quantico Landers, Jonathan W. RTR, MCRD SD Lemons Jr., Roe S. 10th Marines Lenzi, Mark A. MCSF Regiment Macak, Christopher A. 5th Marines Maldonado, Adan A. Cyberspace Warfare Group Martinez, Nicholas L. MCLB Barstow Mathwick, Lindsay E. CLR-27 McBride, Labarron L. 4th CRR Middendorf, Benjamin M. 13th MEU Nelson, Angela M. Marine Corps Communications- Electronics School Nicholson III, Thomas L. MAG-29 Nunn, Joshua N. Marine Corps Cyber Operations Group Onuska, Joshua J. HQSVC Bn, MCRD SD Penn, Nicole A. CLR-17 Polanco, Aaron K. MCAS Miramar Phillips, Heath A. MACG-48 Philpott, Zebulon C. CBIRF, MARFORCOM Ringlein, Jonathan M. MRSG MARFORSOC Ritchie, Matthew T. MCSOA Rollins, Nathan M. WFTBN Camp Pendleton Schierling, Daniel M. MAG-41 Shea, Kevin A. SOI East Soeder, Kevin M. HQSPT Bn, MCIEAST Sullivan, Patrick C. HQTRS, 4th MIG Tee, Eric P. HQBN, TECOM Tran, David L. Marine Corps Engineering School Upton, Christopher D. HQBN MAGTF Training Command Verdin, Matthew D. CLR-3 5. MMOA-3 will place a letter annotating selection in the official military personnel files of all officers selected as primaries or alternates. 6. MMOA will publish the list of officers selected as alternates on the MMOA-3 Top Level Schools and Programs tab in the Command Screening Board Historical Data sub-tab webpage located at https://www.manpower.marines.mil/Divisions/Manpower-Management/ Officer-Assignments/Plans-and-Programs-MMOA-3/#tab/top-level-schools -and-programs. MMOA will list alternates alphabetically by full name and MOS. 7. Coordinating instructions 7.a. Primary selectees. Primary selectees shall accept or decline via email to their monitor listed in paragraph (8) NLT 14 calendar days after the release of this message. The majority of primary selectees will assume command between 1 June 2027 and 31 May 2028. 7.b. Alternate selectees. No action is required by officers on the alternate list. If a command becomes vacant due to a declination or other extenuating circumstances, Manpower Management will fleet-up an officer from the alternate list. 7.c. Declinations. Officers who decline command must submit a declination in writing (AA Form) via the first general officer in their chain of command addressed to HQMC (MMOA-3) NLT 14 calendar days after the release of this message. Officers who decline command are ineligible for future command, unless otherwise approved by the Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs due to extraordinary circumstances. 7.d. Deferrals. Officers selected for command who are unable to execute orders due to extraordinary circumstances may request a deferral. If approved, the Director, Manpower Management will defer the officer to a future command screening board. Primary selectees may submit a deferral request in writing (AA Form) to HQMC (MMOA-3) via the first general officer in their chain of command. 7.e. Officers slated to command will schedule their attendance to the Cornerstone: Commandant's Combined Commandership Program prior to, or shortly after, assuming command. The program consists of two courses conducted concurrently aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico: a two week commanders course and a five day spouses workshop. FY27 courses will be announced via MARADMIN. The point of contact (POC) for the Cornerstone course is the Marine Corps University Lejeune Leadership Institute at (703) 432-4684 or via email: LLI_MLD@usmcu.edu. Further information is available at https://www.usmcu.edu/Academic-Programs/Lejeune- Leadership-Institute/Commandants-Combined-Commandership-Course/. 7.f. Officers slated for Ground Combat Element (GCE) commands are encouraged to attend the five day GCE Commander’s Course (GCECC) at the Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group (MCTOG) prior to, or within the first six months of assuming command. A separate MARADMIN will announce FY27 course dates. 7.g. Officers slated for Logistics commands across the Fleet Marine Force and Supporting Establishment are encouraged to attend the annual Logistics Commanders Course (LCC) conducted by the Marine Corps Logistics Operations Group. A separate MARADMIN will announce FY27 course dates. 7.h. Officers slated for Air Command Element (ACE) commands are encouraged to attend the annual Commanders Conference/Re-Black at Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). A separate MARADMIN will announce the FY27 conference dates. 7.i. Officers slated for Inspector-Instructor (I&I) and Site Support commands are encouraged to attend the annual Marine Forces Reserve Inspector-Instructor Commander’s Course prior to, or within the first six months of assuming command. A separate MARDAMIN will announce FY27 course dates. 8. MMOA Points of Contact: Col E. J. Smith Branch Head DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703) 784-9300 Email: erik.smith@usmc.mil Col E. F. Bradley Ground Colonel Monitor DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703) 784-9300 Email: evan.bradley@usmc.mil Col J. C. Davis Aviation Colonel Monitor DSN: 278-9300, COMM: (703) 784-9300 Email: jeffrey.c.davis1@usmc.mil 9. This message is only applicable to the active component. 10. Release authorized by MajGen Fridrik Fridriksson, Director, Manpower Management Division.//
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.
- Command Screening Program (MCO 1300.64B)Reference
This is the governing order for the Marine Corps Command Screening Program. It establishes the policy and procedures under which this board and its results operate.
This is the earlier message that announced the FY2027 Command Screening Boards. It provides the background and rules of the road that preceded this results message.
This document lists historical selection data from the MMOA-3 Command Screening Board, including alternate selectees for officer resident education and command opportunities. Reserve officers being considered for or tracking these boards may want to review it to see past selection trends and whether they appear on an alternate list.
Cornerstone is a mandatory Commandant-directed course at Marine Corps University for officers and sergeants major selected for battalion, squadron, or senior enlisted advisor positions, combining commander, CSEL, and spouse training into a single resident program. Reserve officers and SNCOs selected for these command billets should open this document for course dates, registration information, and required reading ahead of attendance.
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