CY25 DARPA SERVICE CHIEFS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (DSCFP) SELECTION RESULTS

R 171637Z OCT 24
MARADMIN 493/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CDI WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/CY25 DARPA SERVICE CHIEFS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (DSCFP) SELECTION
RESULTS//
REF/A/IS MARADMIN 371/24, SOLICITING NOMINATIONS FOR CY25 DARPA
SERVICE CHIEFS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (DSCFP)//
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 CY25 Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Service Chiefs Fellowship Program
(SCFP). The second half calling message for CY25 will be released
shortly. 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 DOD's
advanced Science and Technologies (S&T) organization in order to
stimulate innovative improvements in the Corps, and to 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 CY25 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
Donovan K.A. CDR 2300 1GF 1ST
Pineiro J.D. LtCol 1302 068 1ST
Smith C.T. Maj 7565 VLC 2ND
Thiessen C.M. Capt 0302 1F5 2ND

4. Alternates: ALPHABETICAL
Last Initials Rank MOS MCC
Cody A.P. Maj 7518 V8E
Hibler J.B. LtCol 0302 1GF
Holbert S.A. Maj 7588 QDC
Smith S.M. LtCol 0202 QDC

5. Course Details:
5.a. Location: Arlington, Virginia
5.b. First half DSCFP Dates:
5.b.1. QTR 1: 07 JAN - 04 APR 25
5.b.2. QTR 2: 08 APR - 03 JUL 25
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 and TAD orders 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.//