MARADMIN 302/25
FY26-01 COLONEL ACQUISITION COMMAND SCREENING BOARD RESULTS
R 271434Z JUN 25 MARADMIN 302/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/COMMARCORSYSCOM QUANTICO VA// SUBJ/FY26-01 COLONEL ACQUISITION COMMAND SCREENING BOARD RESULTS// REF/A/ASN(RDA)DON DAWIA OPERATING GUIDE/7 JULY 2022// REF/B/MCO 1300.64B/COMMAND SCREENING PROGRAM/23 MARCH 2017// NARR/REF A IS THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION) DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY (DON) DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT (DAWIA) OPERATION GUIDE. REF B ESTABLISHES POLICY FOR ACQUISITION COMMAND EQUIVALENT SELECTION.// POC/J. M. KENNEDY/LTCOL/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ MAD PATUXENT RIVER/ TEL: (301) 342-1421, DSN: 342-1421/ EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/ 1. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) Acquisition Slate Board convened on 5 May 2025 in accordance with the references to select eligible colonels and colonels (sel) for assignment to acquisition commands. The board implemented processes identified in the references and regulatory requirements. The DON Director, Acquisition Talent Management (DATM) provides oversight into the process. 2. Command screening ensures Marines and programs receive the best possible leadership while providing all eligible officers with a fair and equitable opportunity to compete for command. 3. The following officers are selected for O6 Acquisition Command: (read in three columns): 3.a. Name MOS Billet MANTZ, ERICA K. 8059 PM PMA-207 Tactical Airlift Program Office 3.b. The boards did not select alternates. 3.c. MMOA will place a letter in the OMPF of all officers selected. 4. Coordinating Instructions 4.a. Primary selectees. Primary selectees are to accept via email to their monitor listed in paragraph 5 NLT 14 calendar days from the release of this message. 4.b. Declinations. Officers who decline command must submit a declination in writing (AA form) via the first general officer in their chain of command NLT 14 calendar days from the release of this message. Officers who decline command are ineligible for future command, unless otherwise approved by the Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs due to extraordinary circumstances. 4.c. Deferrals. Officers selected for acquisition command who are unable to execute orders due to extraordinary circumstances may request a deferral. If approved, the Director, Manpower Management will defer the officer to a future command screening board. Primary selectees may submit a deferral request in writing via NAVMC 10274 (AA-Form) to HQMC (MMOA-3) via the first general officer in their chain of command. 4.d. Officers slated to command will schedule their attendance to the Cornerstone: Commandant's Combined Commandership Program prior to, or shortly after, assuming command. The program consists of two courses conducted concurrently aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico: a ten-day commanders course and a five-day spouses workshop. FY26 courses will be announced via MARADMIN. The point of contact (POC) for the Cornerstone course is the Marine Corp University Lejeune Leadership Institute which may be reached at DSN 432-9753 or commercial (703) 784-9753/(703) 784-4684, or via email: [email protected]. Further information is available at https:(slash)(slash)www.usmcu.edu/Academic-Programs/Lejeune- Leadership-Institute/Commandants-Combined-Commandership-Course/. 5. Points of Contact: Col R. B. Tompkins, Aviation Col Monitor DSN: 278-9300, Comm: (703) 784-9300 Email: [email protected] Col M. D. Simon Ground Col Monitor DSN: 278-9300, Comm: (703) 784-9300 Email: [email protected] LtCol J. M. Kennedy, Executive Officer, 8059 Occ Fld Mgr, MAD PAX River COMM: (301) 342-1421 Email: [email protected] 6. Release authorized by MajGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director, Manpower Management Division.//