R 291415Z JAN 25 MARADMIN 040/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2025-02 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/R. E. CISNEROS/CIV/MARCORSYSCOM/  PROGRAM MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE/QUANTICO VA/TEL: 703-855-0376/ EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/ J. M. KENNEDY/LTCOL/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ MAD PATUXENT RIVER/ TEL: (301) 342-1421, DSN: 342-1421/ EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM)  Acquisition Slate Board convened on 4 Nov 2024 and the Marine Corps Acquisition Screening Board (MCASB) convened on 20 Nov 2024 in  accordance with the references to select eligible colonels and  colonels (sel) for assignment to acquisition commands.  Both boards implement processes identified in the references and regulatory requirements.  The DON Director, Acquisition Talent Management  (DATM) provides oversight into the process. 2.  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. 3.  The following officers are selected for O6 Acquisition  Command: (read in three columns): 3.a.  8059 Group Name                    MOS          Billet IRWIN, LEIGH G.         8059         PM PMA-266 USN & USMC Multi-                                      Mission Tactical UAS Program 3.b.  8061 Group Name                    MOS          Billet BECK, MATTHEW J.        8061         PM PMW-210 Manpower Information                                      Technology System Modernization 3.c.  The boards did not select alternates. 3.d.  MMOA will place a letter in the OMPF of all officers selected. 4.  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 (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.  FY25  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/ 5.  Points of Contact: Col D. C. Hyman, Branch Head, MMOA    DSN:  278-9300, Comm:  (703) 784-9300   Email:  [email protected] Col M. A. Blejski, Aviation Col Monitor   DSN:  278-9300, Comm:  (703) 784-9300   Email:  [email protected] Col R. F. May Ground Col Monitor   DSN:  278-9300, Comm:  (703) 784-9300   Email:  [email protected] LtCol J. M. Kennedy, Executive Officer, 8059 Occ Fld Mgr, MADPAX   COMM:  (301) 342-1421   Email:  [email protected]   Ms. R. E. Cisneros, G-3, 8061 Occ Fld Mgr, MARCORSYSCOM   COMM:  (703) 855-0376   Email:  [email protected] 6. Release authorized by MajGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director, Manpower  Management Division.//