R 042038Z DEC 25 MARADMIN 585/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CDI WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/CY26 DARPA SERVICE CHIEFS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (DSCFP)  SELECTION RESULTS// REF/A/IS MARADMIN 349/25 SOLICITING NOMINATIONS FOR CY26 DARPA SERVICE CHIEFS FELLOWSHIP  PROGRAM (DSCFP)(FIRST 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 first 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 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 first 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     Dunovant      L.M.          Maj     0302    NE3    1st     Patel         S.K.          Maj     7565    1GF    1st     Mills         W.D.          Maj     7318    1J3    2nd     Oblak         W.T.          Maj     0602    029    2nd      4.  Alternates:  ALPHABETICAL     Last        Initials        Rank    MOS     MCC     Hall        G.A.            Maj     1707    TSR     Salazar     D.A.            Maj     0602    TT2          5.  Course Details: 5.a. Location:  Arlington, Virginia 5.b. First half DSCFP Dates: 5.b.1.  QTR 1: 12 JAN – 01 APR 26 5.b.2.  QTR 2: 06 APR – 24 JUN 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 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.//