CONVENING OF FY27 SELECTION BOARD TO RECOMMEND A JUDGE ADVOCATE OF THE MARINE CORPS FOR APPOINTMENT AS THE LEAD SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL OF THE MARINE CORPS AND CONTINGENT ASSISTANT JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL OF THE NAVY DETAILING SELECTION BOARD


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R 111400Z SEP 25 MARADMIN 426/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM// SUBJ/CONVENING OF FY27 SELECTION BOARD TO RECOMMEND A JUDGE ADVOCATE OF THE MARINE CORPS FOR APPOINTMENT AS THE LEAD SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL OF THE MARINE CORPS AND CONTINGENT ASSISTANT JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL OF THE NAVY DETAILING SELECTION BOARD// REF/A/MSGID:DOC/10 U.S.C/CONGRESS/-// REF/B/MSGID:DOC/CMC/MMPR/YMD:20220701// REF/C/MSGID:MSG/CMC/071316ZMAR25// NARR/REF A IS TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE.  REF B IS MCBUL 1400, OFFICER LINEAL PRECEDENCE.  REF C  MARADMIN 108/25, FY27 U.S. MARINE CORPS OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS.// POC/MICHAEL J. COOK/MAJ/MMPB-10/-/TEL: (703)784-9704/ EMAIL:[email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  A Selection Board to recommend a judge advocate (JA) of the Marine Corps for appointment as the Lead Special Trial Counsel (LSTC) will be convened in accordance with sections 611 and 1044f of reference (a). In the event that the incumbent Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy (AJAG) is selected as the LSTC, an FY27 AJAG Selection Board will convene immediately after the LSTC Selection Board to select a JA of the Marine Corps for appointment as AJAG in accordance with section 8089 of reference (a). The board(s) will convene at 2008 Elliot Road, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA 22134, as follows: Selection To   Component     Bd.Corr.Due*       Convening Date LSTC           Active        4 Oct 25           15 Oct 25 AJAG           Active        4 Oct 25           15 Oct 25 

  • Board Correspondence due MMPB-10 NLT 2359 Eastern Standard Time (EST), 10 calendar days prior to the board convene date.
  1.  LSTC Selection Board.  The officers eligible for consideration by the board must satisfy the following criteria: 2.a.  Be on the Active-Duty List (ADL) of the Marine Corps and have a permanent grade of colonel with a date of rank of 1 October 2024 or earlier. 2.b.  Possess the 4402 (Judge Advocate) MOS. 2.c.  Be a member of a bar of a Federal court or the highest court  of a state or territory. 2.d.  Have at least 8 years of experience in legal duties as a commissioned officer, as of the convening date of the board. 2.e.  Do not have an established separation/retirement date that is within 90 days after the convening date of the board.
  2.  LSTC Selection Board Zones.  The board will consider officers in two categories:  primary zone and secondary (below) zone.  The primary zone will not include above-zone officers. The in-zone will consist of judge advocates with a minimum of 30 months time-in-grade as of the convening date of the board who will be considered for selection as the LSTC from within the primary zone.  The below-zone consists of judge advocates with a minimum of 12 months time-in- grade as of the convening date of the board.  Officers with questions regarding their eligibility for a board or their status in reference (b) should follow the procedures set forth in reference (c).  The zones are as follows: 3.a.  Primary Zone: Senior Officer In-Zone - Colonel Riley Jr., Donald J.                          DOR 01 Oct 11  LCN 03358000 Junior Officer In-Zone - Colonel Ahn, David                          DOR 01 Apr 23  LCN 19839000 3.b.  Secondary Zone: Senior Officer Below-Zone - Colonel Pedden, Iain D.                             DOR 01 Jun 23  LCN 19867000 Junior Officer Below-Zone - Colonel Gibson, Robert A.                             DOR 01 Apr 24  LCN 20068000
  3.  AJAG Selection Board.  The officers eligible for consideration by the board must satisfy the following criteria: 4.a.  Be on the Active-Duty List (ADL) of the Marine Corps and have a permanent grade of colonel with a date of rank of 1 Oct 24 or earlier. 4.b.  Possess the 4402 (Judge Advocate) MOS. 4.c.  Be a member of a bar of a Federal court or the highest court of a state or territory. 4.d.  Have at least 8 years of experience in legal duties as a commissioned officer, as of the convening date of the board. 4.e.  Not be previously selected as the AJAG.
  4. AJAG Selection Board Zones.  In the event that the Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy incumbent is selected as the LSTC, an FY27 Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy Selection Board will convene immediately after the LSTC selection board.  The AJAG board, if convened, will consider officers in two categories: primary zone and secondary (below) zone.  The primary zone will not include above-zone officers. The in-zone will consist of judge advocates with a minimum of 30 months time-in-grade as of the convening date of the board who will be considered for selection as the AJAG from within the primary zone.  The below-zone consists of judge advocates with a minimum of twelve months time-in-grade as of the convening date of the AJAG board. Officers with questions regarding their eligibility for a board or their status in reference (b) should follow the procedures set forth in reference (c).  The zones are as follows: 5.a.  Primary Zone: Senior Officer In-Zone - Colonel Daly, Alison L.                          DOR 01 Jul 18  LCN 19124000 Junior Officer In-Zone - Colonel Ahn, David                          DOR 01 Apr 23  LCN 19839000 5.b.  Secondary Zone: Senior Officer Below-Zone - Colonel Pedden, Iain D.                             DOR 01 Jun 23  LCN 19867000 Junior Officer Below-Zone - Colonel Gibson, Robert A.                             DOR 01 Apr 24  LCN 20068000
  5.  Board Preparation Guidance.  Officers are advised to review MARADMIN 108/25 for guidance regarding submission of information, auditing the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and Master Brief Sheet (MBS), fitness reports, deferment of eligibility, and requests for non-selection prior to the convening date of the board.  Officers may review reference (c) at the Officer Promotion homepage.  Although mentioned in reference (c), the following guidance is provided:
  6.  Personal responsibilities.  Each officer is personally responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of their OMPF and MBS before the date the board convenes.  Refer to reference (c) for information on obtaining and reviewing your OMPF and fitness report submission guidelines and timelines.
  7.  Board Correspondence.  All eligible officers may, if desired, submit correspondence to the President of the Board. 8.a. LSTC and AJAG Board.  Officers who desire to have the same correspondence considered by both the LSTC Board and AJAG board should address their correspondence to: Board President, FY27 LSTC and AJAG Selection Boards. 8.b. LSTC Board.  Separate correspondence to be considered only by the LSTC board should be addressed to: FY27 LSTC Promotion Selection Board. 8.c. AJAG Board.  Separate correspondence to be considered only by the AJAG board should be addressed to: FY27 AJAG Selection Board.  8.d. Correspondence Submission.  All correspondence must be received NLT 10 calendar days prior to the convening date.  Late correspondence will not be accepted.  Refer to paragraph 8 of reference (c) for more detailed information on the proper submission of board correspondence.  Completed correspondence may be submitted to [email protected] or the Board Correspondence Portal at: https://www2.manpower.usmc.mil/application_cac/
  8.  Questions regarding eligibility or submission of board correspondence may be directed to: Officer Promotion Section (MMPB-10): Comm 703-784-9703/4/5, DSN 278-9703/4/5.
  9.  Release authorized by BGen Fridrik Fridriksson, Director, Manpower Management Division.//