MARADMIN 237/26
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//