R 271434Z JUN 25
MARADMIN 302/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/COMMARCORSYSCOM QUANTICO VA//
SUBJ/FY26-01 COLONEL ACQUISITION COMMAND SCREENING
BOARD RESULTS//
REF/A/ASN(RDA)DON DAWIA OPERATING GUIDE/7 JULY 2022//
REF/B/MCO 1300.64B/COMMAND SCREENING PROGRAM/23 MARCH 2017//
NARR/REF A IS THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (RESEARCH,
DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION) DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY (DON)
DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT (DAWIA) OPERATION
GUIDE. REF B ESTABLISHES POLICY FOR ACQUISITION COMMAND
EQUIVALENT SELECTION.//
POC/J. M. KENNEDY/LTCOL/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ MAD PATUXENT RIVER/
TEL: (301) 342-1421, DSN: 342-1421/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/
- The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) Acquisition Slate
Board convened on 5 May 2025 in accordance with the references to
select eligible colonels and colonels (sel) for assignment to
acquisition commands. The board implemented processes identified
in the references and regulatory requirements. The DON Director,
Acquisition Talent Management (DATM) provides oversight into the
process.
- Command screening ensures Marines and programs receive the best
possible leadership while providing all eligible officers with a
fair and equitable opportunity to compete for command.
- The following officers are selected for O6 Acquisition
Command: (read in three columns):
3.a.
Name MOS Billet
MANTZ, ERICA K. 8059 PM PMA-207 Tactical Airlift
Program Office
3.b. The boards did not select alternates.
3.c. MMOA will place a letter in the OMPF of all officers selected.
- Coordinating Instructions
4.a. Primary selectees. Primary selectees are to accept via email
to their monitor listed in paragraph 5 NLT 14 calendar days from
the release of this message.
4.b. Declinations. Officers who decline command must submit a
declination in writing (AA form) via the first general officer in
their chain of command NLT 14 calendar days from 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.
4.c. Deferrals. Officers selected for acquisition 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 via NAVMC
10274 (AA-Form) to HQMC (MMOA-3) via the first general officer in
their chain of command.
4.d. 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 ten-day commanders course and a five-day spouses workshop. FY26
courses will be announced via MARADMIN. The point of contact (POC)
for the Cornerstone course is the Marine Corp University Lejeune
Leadership Institute which may be reached at DSN 432-9753 or
commercial (703) 784-9753/(703) 784-4684, or via email:
[email protected]. Further information is available at
https:(slash)(slash)www.usmcu.edu/Academic-Programs/Lejeune-
Leadership-Institute/Commandants-Combined-Commandership-Course/.
- Points of Contact:
Col R. B. Tompkins, Aviation Col Monitor
DSN: 278-9300, Comm: (703) 784-9300
Email: [email protected]
Col M. D. Simon Ground Col Monitor
DSN: 278-9300, Comm: (703) 784-9300
Email: [email protected]
LtCol J. M. Kennedy, Executive Officer, 8059 Occ Fld Mgr, MAD PAX
River
COMM: (301) 342-1421
Email: [email protected]
- Release authorized by MajGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director, Manpower
Management Division.//