The AY 2027-28 Reserve Officer Professional Military Education (RPME) selection board met on 14 September 2026 and has published its results. Selected officers are approved by CMC (RA) and will receive separate correspondence with school details and orders processing instructions. If you're on the list, the clock is already running.
Do this: You have 30 days from 28 September 2026 to accept or decline your selection at
https://www2.manpower.usmc.mil/application_cac/.
Who it affects
Reserve Component officers selected for RPME for AY 2027-28. The list covers a range of schools, from resident top-level and intermediate-level schools down to distance education programs and the Reserve Senior Staff Course (RSSC). Alternates are also affected but won't see their names in this MARADMIN.
What you need to do
If your name appears in the selectee list below:
- Accept or decline within 30 days of this MARADMIN (by approximately 28 October 2026) at
https://www2.manpower.usmc.mil/application_cac/. - If you're selected for a resident full-length school (FLS), sign a Statement of Understanding (SOU) and attach it to your acceptance survey. SOUs are at the Manpower site: go to Reserve Programs and Boards (RAM-3), then Support Documentation, then "RPME SOU."
- Initiate orders at least 90 days before your course convening date. Do not travel or move before orders are in hand.
- If you want a deferral, submit an AA Form endorsed by your first general officer in the chain of command to HQMC (RAM-3) no later than 90 days from this MARADMIN's release.
- If you're interested in a Post-FLS Professional Development Tour (PDT), indicate that in your acceptance survey. These are ADOS orders running concurrent with your 24-month FLS obligation. They are not guaranteed.
If your name is NOT in this MARADMIN, check the alternates list at the Manpower site: Reserve Programs and Boards (RAM-3), then "AY 2027-28 RPME Alternates." That list stays valid until the next RPME board convenes.
Nothing else to do if you are not a selectee or alternate.
Selectee list
| Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Bates, David J. | JCWS-H |
| Beckstrand, Alex J. | CNW |
| Brannen, William B. | MCCSC |
| Bruce, Cory T. | MCWAR |
| Busch, Brandon M. | JCWS-H |
| Cairnie, Cameron X. | MCEWS |
| Carley, John R. | JCWS-H |
| Chang, Sean W. | ACAS |
| Cook, Bradley D. | JCWS-H |
| Cook, David K. | ESNSRS |
| Couch, Taylor H. | NWC |
| Crawford, Sebastian S. | CGSC |
| Davis, Jeremy S. | JCWS-H |
| Dirico, Justin T. | RSSC |
| Edkins, Nathaniel M. | AWC |
| Elliott, Dustin B. | JCWS-H |
| Fattore, Dominic F. | RSSC |
| Feeley, Barbara K. | JCWS-H |
| Garcia, Vincent T. | RSSC |
| Gonzalez Jr., Hugo A. | ESNSRS |
| Goodman, David A. | USAWCDEP |
| Greenwood, David K. | JCWS-H |
| Heywood, Daniel F. | RSSC |
| Hoffman, Matthew R. | RSSC |
| Holway, Kyle M. | ESNSRS |
| Ichord, Heather A. | JCWS-H |
| Johnson, Paul R. | CGSC |
| Jones, Even R. | MCEWS |
| Kent, Daniel J. | MCCSC |
| Kline, Steven R. | USAWC |
| Lann, Preston B. | ESNSRS |
| Lasseter, David F. | RSSC |
| Lennon, Chad H. | USAWCDEP |
| Leonardelli, Joseph R. | RSSC |
| Levermann, Nicole D. | MCCSC |
| Levno, Benjamin J. | USAWCDEP |
| Mason, Joseph R. | ESNSRS |
| Maxwell, Andrew C. | JCWS-H |
| McCain, Robert D. | CNSC |
| McCombs, Brian J. | JCWS-H |
| McGee, David F. | USAWCDEP |
| McGovney, Timothy B. | ESNSRS |
| Miller, Zachary E. | CNSC |
| Moga, Diana X. | USAWCDEP |
| Moore, Jeremy D. | RSSC |
| Myers, Thomas J. | USAWCDEP |
| Newman, Joseph P. | JCWS-H |
| Noreuil, Ashley M. | ESNSRS |
| Oliver, Derek J. | RSSC |
| Pagragan, Jacob P. | CNW |
| Pinkerton, Nick A. | MCCSC |
| Pinto, Miguel A. | MCEWS |
| Platis, Justin C. | ACAS |
| Pozek, Devon M. | MCCSC |
| Rash, Curtis J. | JCWS-H |
| Rawllins, Austine L. | RSSC |
| Reiser, Christopher B. | RSSC |
| Reno, Staci L. | RSSC |
| Rogers, Michael Y. | JCWS-H |
| Scott, Carlwerner | USAWCDEP |
| Shockley, Aaron K. | CGSC |
| Strandh, Trevor S. | CGSC |
| Tapia, Ruben R. | MCCSC |
| Toulotte, Douglas S. | ESNSRS |
| Walkup, Joel T. | MCWAR |
| Ward, Wesley W. | RSSC |
| Ware, Joseph R. | CIC |
| Wi, David J. | CNW |
| Williams, Christopher R. | JCWS-H |
| Wineland, Max R. | CIC |
| Woodbury, Michael A. | MCEWS |
| Zbikowski, Kristina F. | JCWS-H |
Key dates
- ~28 October 2026: Deadline to accept or decline (30 days from MARADMIN release, 28 September 2026)
- ~27 December 2026: Deadline to request a deferral (90 days from release)
- 90 days before course convening: Orders must be initiated; travel cannot begin before orders are in hand
The official version
Source: MARADMIN 461/26
Referenced: MARADMIN 229/26 (convening message) and the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
For questions, contact RAM-3 at RPME@USMC.MIL, MAJ Kraft at 703-784-1275, or MSgt Tisnado at 703-432-9767. Career counseling: smb_cmt@usmc.mil or 703-784-0557 / 703-784-0583.
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.