FISCAL YEAR 2027 (FY27) AND FISCAL YEAR 2028 (FY28) GROUND AND INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL EXCHANGE PROGRAM SELECTION BOARD RESULTS

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MARADMIN 448/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2027 (FY27) AND FISCAL YEAR 2028 (FY28)
GROUND AND INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL EXCHANGE PROGRAM SELECTION BOARD
RESULTS//
REF/A/MSGID: MSG/CMC/20250131//
REF/B/MSGID: MCO/CMC/20250311//
REF/C/MSGID: MCO/CMC/20210511//
REF/D/MSGID: MCO/CMC/20210510//
NARR/REF A IS MARADMIN 162/26, FISCAL YEAR 2027 (FY27) AND FISCAL
YEAR 2028 (FY28) GROUND AND INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
SELECTION BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT. REF B IS MCO 1540.33, INTERNATIONAL
AFFAIRS PROGRAM (IAP). REF C IS MCO 1326.6 CH-1, SELECTING,
SCREENING, AND PREPARING ENLISTED MARINES FOR SCREENABLE BILLETS
AND INDEPENDENT DUTY ASSIGNMENTS. REF D IS MCO 1300.8 CH-1,
PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY.//
POC/1/JOSEPH SCHULZE/MAJ/MMOA-3/COMM: 703-784-9284/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC/2/BRETT M. MCCORMICK/LTCOL/PPO PL/COMM: 703-692-4365/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC/3/CLAY J. FISHER/CIV/PPO PL/COMM: 703-614-0322/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC/4/IVAN A. LIVIA/MSGT/PPO PL/COMM:703-692-4366/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC/5/CHRISTINE R. WIDSTROM/CTR/PPO PL/COMM:703-692-2168/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The FY27 and FY28 Ground and Intelligence
Personnel Exchange Program (PEP) selection panel convened on
31 August 2026 to select qualified Marines for assignment to PEP
billets embedded in the armed forces of allies and partners.
2. Panel results
2.a. The panel selected the following Marines as primaries for FY27
PEP billets (read in four columns):
Name Rank MOS Billet
Renosto, Alyssa Maj 1302 Combined Arms Brigade Planner, FRA
White, Ansley Maj 1707 Targeting Officer, UK
Briick, Jonathan Capt 0202 J-25 Intel Plans Officer, AUS
Trotta, Christopher Capt 0202 Intelligence Officer, AUS
2.b. The panel selected the following Marines as primaries for FY28
PEP billets (read in four columns):
Name Rank MOS Billet
Murkins, Sydney Maj 4502 G-7 Allied Exercise Planner, NOR
Blake, Lucas Capt 0302 Asst Ops Officer, NED
Nuanez, Cruz GySgt 0369 Combat Arms Instructor, COL
2.c. The panel selected the following Marines as an alternates
(read in three columns):
Name Rank MOS
Kim, Matthew Capt 0602
Van Liew, Michael Maj 0202
3. Coordinating instructions
3.a. Primary selectees. Primary selectees are to accept or decline
via email to their Primary Military Occupational Specialist (PMOS)
monitor and will copy the email to IAP personnel at
[email protected] no later than (NLT) 10 days after the release
of this message.
3.b. Alternate selectees. No action is required on the part of the
Marine on the alternate list in paragraph 2.c. In the event that a
billet becomes vacant, Manpower Management will fleet-up the Marine
from the alternate list. PMOS monitors will directly contact an
alternate selected as a fleet-up.
3.c. Declinations and deferrals. Marines who decline assignment to
a PEP billet must submit a declination in writing (AA form) via the
first O-6 in their chain of command addressed to HQMC via MMOA-3 NLT
10 days after the release of this message. Marines who decline will
be ineligible for future PEP billets, unless otherwise approved by
the Director, Manpower Management.
3.d. Deferrals. Marines selected for assignment to a PEP billet
who are unable to execute orders due to extraordinary circumstances
may request a deferral. If approved, the Director, Manpower
Management will defer the Marine to a future PEP selection panel.
Primary selectees may submit a deferral request in writing (AA form)
via the first O-6 in their chain of command addressed to HQMC via
MMOA-3.
3.e. Billets at the following locations require existing proficiency
foreign language or training at the Defense Language Institute (DLI)
(read in four columns):
Language Country Duration Training Location
French France 36 Weeks Monterey, CA
Spanish Colombia 36 Weeks Monterey, CA
Norwegian Norway 36 weeks Washington, DC
Dutch Netherlands 36 weeks Washington, DC
3.e.1. The foreign language requirement is a minimum Defense
Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) score of (2-2) in the target
language, with an Oral Proficiency Interview score of at least
1 (plus). Marines who meet or exceed DLPT requirements will not
attend DLI.
3.e.2. Once a Marine accepts their selection, IAP personnel will
contact the Marine with further information on required language
training at the Defense Language Institute.
3.f. PEP tours with partner nations can be subject to assignment in
austere locations with limited access to quality of life and U.S.
military health care services that are normally available to
personnel assigned to USMC bases and stations. Routine healthcare
will be reimbursed via the TRICARE Overseas program. Non-emergency
travel to U.S. military treatment facilities may be authorized at
government expense on a case-by-case basis, but only when healthcare
cannot be provided locally under TRICARE overseas.
3.g. PEP personnel may qualify for special allowances which will
defray some of the costs associated with independent, international
duty. These may include cost of living allowance, temporary lodging
allowance, and overseas housing allowance. These allowances may not
cover all costs in all situations. All prospective PEP personnel
must be financially stable and prepared to incur potential
unexpected costs. All pay and allowances are paid by the USMC;
therefore, USMC PEPs will not qualify for host nation funded special
pay and allowances.
3.h. PEP Marines may be eligible to receive the Foreign Area
Officer, Regional Affairs Officer, or Foreign Area Staff
Noncommissioned Officer additional MOS (AMOS) for their respective
regions. Upon meeting the criteria for experience track AMOS
designation, PEP Marines must apply for the appropriate AMOS through
the IAP Office. The assignment of this AMOS will make PEP Marines
eligible for further service utilization of their experience,
language, regional expertise, and cultural capability gained through
their PEP assignments with allies and partners.
4. Points of contact:
Major Shane Wescott
Combat Arms Major Monitor
Comm: 703-784-9272
Email: [email protected]
Major Joseph DiPaola
Co Grade Infantry Monitor
Comm: 703-784-9276
Email: [email protected]
Major Nicholle Miller
Information Maj Monitor
Comm: 703-784-9272
Email: [email protected]
Captain Nathan Scott
Co Grade Intel/Law
Comm: 703-784-9276/7/9/80
Email: [email protected]
5. Release authorized by MajGen Fridrik Fridriksson, Director,
Manpower Management Division.//