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