FY26 SEMIANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM EXPERIENCE TRACK SELECTION PANEL RESULTS

R 271307Z MAY 26
MARADMIN 237/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC PPO PL WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/FY26 SEMIANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM EXPERIENCE
TRACK SELECTION PANEL RESULTS//
REF/A/DOC/CMC/PPO/20250311//
REF/B/DOC/SECDEF/OUSD-P&R/20220325//
REF/C/DOC/SECNAV/DUSN(P)/20230406//
REF/D/GENADMIN/CMC/011954ZDEC25//
NARR/REF A IS MARINE CORPS ORDER 1540.33, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
PROGRAM (IAP). REF B IS DODI 1315.20, MANAGEMENT OF THE DOD FOREIGN
AREA OFFICER PROGRAM. REF C IS SECNAVINST 1301.7B, DEPARTMENT
OF THE NAVY FOREIGN AREA OFFICER PROGRAMS. REF D IS MARADMIN 574/25,
FY 2026 MARINE CORPS FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY BONUS ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS.//
POC/1/BRETT M. MCCORMICK/LTCOL/CMC PPO PL WASHINGTON DC/DSN 312-
224-4365/703-692-4365/BRETT.MCCORMICK(AT)USMC.MIL//
POC/2/CLAYTON J. FISHER/CIV/CMC PPO PL WASHINGTON DC/DSN 312-224-
0322/703-614-0322/CLAYTON.FISHER(AT)USMC.MIL//
POC/3/LEE M. MOFFETT/MGYSGT/CMC PPO PL WASHINGTON DC/DSN 312-224-
4366/703-692-4366/LEE.MOFFETT(AT)USMC.MIL//
POC/4/IVAN A. LIVIA/MSGT/CMC PL WASHINGTON DC/DSN 312-224-4366/703-
614-0322/IVAN.A.LIVIA.MIL2USMC.MIL//
POC/5/ASHLEY K. ALMEIDA/CTR/CMC PPO PL WASHINGTON DC/DSN 312-224-
2168/703-692-2168/ASHLEY.K.ALMEIDA.CTR(AT)USMC.MIL//
POC/6/IAP OMB/IAPMARINE(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to announce the
results of the FY26 Semiannual International Affairs Program (IAP)
Experience Track Selection Panel.
2. Based on their background, operational experience, and academic
credentials, the IAP experience track selection panel selected the
Marines listed below for assignment for the Foreign Area Officer
(FAO) and Regional Affairs Officer (RAO)
Additional Military Occupational Specialty (AMOS).
Selection panel results. (Read in 6 columns):
Name Rank PMOS AMOS Desig Region
Ahonen, J.T Maj 0302 8244 FAO Middle East
Barnett, B LtCol 0202 8221 RAO LATAM
Barnett, B LtCol 0202 8223 RAO INDO-PACOM
Berentson, M.D Col 8041 8241 FAO LATAM
Berentson, M.D Col 8041 8245 FAO Africa
Ding, M.H Maj 0802 8242 FAO Europe
Gibson, H.R Maj 0602 8222 RAO Europe
Kopach, S.J LtCol 0202 8224 RAO Middle East
Nerswick, S.E Maj 6602 8223 RAO INDO-PACOM
Vega, F.J LtCol 0302 8222 RAO Europe
3. This MARADMIN serves as authority to assign the respective AMOS
as listed above. All selectees listed above must request
appropriate entries be made into their permanent service records
to reflect the appropriate AMOS through their Installation
Personnel Administration Centers or command administration offices.
4. Per ref A, Marines applying for an IAP AMOS are highlighting
their availability to serve in international affairs billets when
not serving in their primary MOS. Marines who subsequently decline
to serve in such billets will have their IAP AMOS administratively
withdrawn.
5. Per refs A and D, Marines with a FAO AMOS are required to
maintain current minimum Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)
scores of 2/2/1+ (FAO).
Failure to maintain minimum scores will result in administrative
withdrawal of the FAO AMOS.
6. Per ref A, IAP Marines who are slated with orders to fill 82XX
billets are required to complete a Tier 5 (T-5) investigation in
order to facilitate their integration into MAGTF planning,
operations, security cooperation, and intelligence efforts during
future assignments within tactical, operational, and strategic-
level Marine Corps staffs, joint and combined staff, and for duty
with interagency organizations. Marines who are slated to fill 82XX
billets and do not have current T-5 investigation will submit a
request through their Security Office. Orders issued for individuals
filling 82XX billets will serve as the authoritative document to
initiate a T-5 Investigation.
7.Language sustainment training may be available for Marines in the
82XX AMOS, contingent upon available funding. Cost-free options can
be found on the IAP website "https //www.ppo.marines.mil/Units/
Strategy-and-Plans-Division/International-Affairs-Branch/
International-Affairs-Program/" under the courses section. These
resources offer opportunities to develop and enhance language
skills. Additional requests may be submitted to
IAPMarine(at)usmc.mil.
8. Questions regarding the IAP should be directed to the points of
contact (POCs) listed above. Panels will take place during the first
week of November and May, with applications submitted no later then
30 October and 30 April, respectively. Applications must be in one
pdf named as "Rank.Last.First.Region"
(e.g., GySgt.Smith.John.Africa). Applications must be submitted
through the IAP website under the IAP Submissions and Registration
section, using the link titled
Experience Track Panel.
9. Release authorized by Mr. Stephen M. Hoyle, Deputy Director,
Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies, and Operations,
Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps, By Direction//