MARADMIN 483/26
CONVENING OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 TOTAL FORCE INTEGRATOR MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY SELECTION BOARD
R 081200Z OCT 26 MARADMIN 483/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC M&RA RA// SUBJ/CONVENING OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 TOTAL FORCE INTEGRATOR MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY SELECTION BOARD// REF/A/DOC/CMC/YMD: 20190215// REF/B/DOC/CMC/YMD: 20080125// REF/C/MSG/CMC WASHINGTON DC M&RA MMRP/YMD: 20230605// REF/D/MSC/CMC WASHINGTON DC M&RA MM/YMD: 20251204// NARR/REF (A) IS MCO 1900.16 CH 2, SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT MANUAL. REF (B) IS MCO 1553.4B, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (PME). REF (C) IS MCO 1610.7B, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM (PES). REF (D) IS MARADMIN 582/25, REQUIREMENT UPDATE ON OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS FOR NON-PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS// POC/M. J. JONES/LTCOL/TOTAL FORCE INTEGRATOR OCCUPATIONAL FIELD MANAGER/TEL: 703-784-3676/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/W. R. MALEY/MGYSGT/TOTAL FORCE INTEGRATOR OCCUPATIONAL FIELD SPECIALST/TEL: 703-784-0526/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/K. A. BOATENG/GYSGT/TOTAL FORCE INTEGRATOR SNCO PLANNER/TEL: 703-784-9011/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/D. B. KRAFT/MAJ/RAM-3 OIC/TEL: 703-784-1275/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/G. A. TISNADO/MSGT/RAM-3 CHIEF/TEL: 703-432-9767/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/B. FORD/CIV/RAM-3/TEL: 703-432-9410/EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This MARADMIN announces the convening of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Total Force Integrator (TFI) military occupational specialty selection board from 1-3 December 2026. The board will select Officers for the TFI Free Military Occupational Specialty (FMOS) and Enlisted for the TFI Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS). Active Reserve (AR) Marines who desire to serve in large-scale force integration roles are encouraged to apply to the TFI billets listed within this message. 2. Overview. 2.a. TFI Marines enable Total Force preparedness for large-scale partial or full mobilization against peer adversaries. These critical personnel execute detailed planning for the Total Force Marine Corps to organize, train, and deploy in support of combatant commands. Additionally, TFI Marines integrate the Total Force in support of Global Force Management requirements and facilitate support to exercises throughout the globe. TFI Marines are the subject matter experts regarding Total Force capability integration throughout the globe. 2.b. For AR Marines, TFI billets are vital to the implementation of the Marine Corps’ Total Force concept and the alignment of Reserve capabilities with Active Component operations and exercises. Those who serve in these critical roles enhance readiness and drive operational cohesion throughout the Service. Success will require strong leadership, strategic insight, and knowledge of both the Reserve and Active components. Leaders who excel in these integration billets gain valuable experience as they support enterprise-wide mission success. 2.c. Reserve Affairs Manpower Management (RAM) seeks AR Program applicants for the billets listed within this message. Additional TFI billets, currently manned, may require additional primary selectee’s dependent upon promotion board selection results or other unforeseen circumstances. All TFI billet assignments will be slated by RAM-2 following board selections. 2.c.1 Officer Eligibility. Officers in the ranks of Major to Lieutenant Colonel are eligible. Officers selected for Major are eligible to apply. 2.c.2 Enlisted Eligibility. Enlisted Marines in the ranks of Gunnery Sergeant to Master Sergeant are eligible. Marines selected for Gunnery Sergeant are eligible to apply. 2.c.3 Primary and Alternate Selectees. Primary selectees must complete all training requirements prior to arrival at their TFI billet. Alternates will be selected, per grade, to mitigate primary selectees who do not complete the required training, fail to obtain the necessary billet security clearance level, or in the event other TFI billet vacancies become available. Alternates may have the opportunity to complete the mandatory training courses and serve within a TFI billet, if required. Primary and alternate selectees will incur a 24-month utilization tour upon entering a TFI billet. Exceptions to the utilization tour duration will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Marines selected for O-5 command within the AR program will be allowed to depart their TFI 24-month utilization tour early. TFI selectees are not authorized to submit for Return to Active Duty (RAD) or Prior Service Enlistment Program (PSEP) during their utilization tour. 3. Ineligibility. 3.a. Marines who are not currently serving in the AR Program with the component code of B1. 3.b. Marines currently serving in an AR limited tour are not eligible. 3.c. Marines currently serving on their AR accession tour. 3.d. Marines with an approved retirement, resignation, or who are pending conditional release. 3.e. Marines who have been passed for promotion more than once in their current grade and component. 3.f. Marines who will have not met their 24-month time on station requirement by 1 August 2027. 3.g. Officers below the rank of Major. 3.h. Officers must have completed required PME for their current grade, and must have completed the basic and advanced Total Force Integration Staff Training (TFIST) courses at the time of application submission. 3.i. Enlisted below the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. 3.j. Enlisted Marines must have completed required PME for their current grade, and must have completed or be registered for the advanced/enlisted TFIST course. 3.k. Marines who do not currently have a secret or higher-level security clearance. 3.l. Exceptions to ineligibility will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Any exceptions to policy must be endorsed by the first O-6 in the applicant’s chain of command and routed to RAM-3 POCs listed in this message for decision by the Director of Reserve Affairs Division. 4. Certification and Training. 4.a. TFI FMOS or PMOS certification requires a Marine to be a primary selectee by the TFI selection board, successfully complete all required training courses, and be eligible for a TS/SCI level security clearance. Marines can report and serve with an interim TS/SCI level security clearance. AR Marines who have, prior to the convening of the board, completed all required training courses must submit an application to the TFI selection board and be board-selected to receive the TFI FMOS or PMOS. Alternate selectees will only obtain the TFI FMOS or PMOS once requested to fill a primary vacancy and successful completion of all training and security clearance requirements. 4.b. TFI FMOS or PMOS prerequisite courses, listed in sections 4c through 4d, are not required to apply. Upon selection, all primary selectees must complete prerequisite courses NLT 30 days after release of the FY27 TFI MOS Selection Board Results MARADMIN. Additional details will be provided in the FY27 TFI MOS Selection Board Results MARADMIN. 4.c. Required TFI Officer FMOS Training Courses (read in one column). Prerequisite courses are not required for the board application. Global Force Management Overview (GF1101 – Prerequisite, JKO) Joint Capabilities Requirements Manager Course (GF1102) Joint Planning and Execution System (JPES) Support Personnel Course (JD1102) JPES Action Officer Course (JD2101) Joint Operational Contract Support Planning & Execution Course Lite 4.d. Required TFI Enlisted PMOS Training Courses (read in one column). Prerequisite courses are not required for the board application. Global Force Management Overview (GF1101 – Prerequisite, JKO) Joint Capabilities Requirements Manager Course (GF1102) Joint Planning and Execution System (JPES) Support Personnel Course (JD1102) JPES Action Officer Course (JD2101) Joint Operational Contract Support Planning & Execution Course Lite Joint Logistics Course (JLC) (A14L232) 5. Program Timeline (read in two columns). NLT Date Milestone Release of this message Application questionnaire opens 12 November 2026 Application questionnaire closes 1 December 2026 Board convenes TBD Board results released 1 February 2027 Selectees enrolled in courses 1 June 2027 Selectees complete with TFI MOS courses 15 August 2027 FY27 TFI Marines report for duty in TFI BIC 6. FY27 Billet Slate (read in three columns). Rank Billet Units with this Billet LtCol TFI Branch Head MARFORRES, MARFORCOM, MARFOREUR/AF, MARCENT, MARFORSOUTH, & MARFORPAC Maj TFI Officer DC PP&O (POC-NORTH), MARFORRES, MARFORCOM, MARFOREUR/AF, MARCENT, MARFORSOUTH, & MARFORK MSgt TFI Branch Chief DC PP&O (POC-NORTH), & MARFORRES GySgt TFI SNCO DC PP&O (POC-NORTH), & MARFORRES 7. Application Process. 7.a. The deadline for applications and updated material submissions is 2359 EST on 12 November 2026. The web-based online application at https: (slash) (slash) www2.manpower.usmc.mil/application_cac/ is the only method to apply. 7.b. Applicants with an M&RA portal account will proceed to the login process. Upon login, the system will validate basic individual eligibility for application. Applicants should read the instructions in their entirety before completing the application. The web-based application allows the attachment of documents. 7.c. Applicants who do not have an M&RA portal account will receive a “404” access error. Within the error message are instructions on how to register for an M&RA portal account, which is available to all applicants. Any applicant who cannot access the online application should contact the POCs listed in this MARADMIN. 7.d. All application packages must contain PMOS monitor acknowledgement. An email is sufficient for this requirement. 7.e. The application will consist of a Marine’s Letter to the President of the FY27 TFI MOS Selection Board. Marines who have previously completed any TFI required training courses should provide course certificates as enclosures to their application. Marines must provide a proof of security clearance letter from their unit security manager as an enclosure. The Reserve Qualification Summary and Letters of Recommendation will not be considered in this board. Incomplete applications will not be considered within the board. 7.f. Letter to the Board. Applicants must submit a signed letter to the President of the FY27 TFI MOS Selection Board. The letter template can be found on the M&RA RAM-3 webpage at “https:(slash)(slash)www.manpower.marines.mil/Divisions/Reserve- Affairs-Division/Reserve-Affairs-Management-RAM/Reserve-Affairs- Management-Embeds/” under the “Reserve Programs and Boards (RAM-3)” section, “Total Force Integrator” dropdown menu under supporting documentation. The letter should outline their interest in pursuing the TFI FMOS or PMOS and billet assignment. The “From” line will consist of rank, first name, last name, EDIPI/MOS, and Marine Corps component (USMCR). The “To” line will consist of “President, FY27 Total Force Integrator MOS Selection Board”. The “Subject” will consist of “LETTER TO BOARD PRESIDENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 TOTAL FORCE INTEGRATOR MOS SELECTION BOARD”. 7.g. Applicants must ensure that all documents are in a single, portable document format (PDF) titled “EDIPI_TFI_LastName”. 7.h. Once submitted, applicants will receive a confirmation email that their application has been received. Hard copy applications will not be accepted. All material submitted to the board will be destroyed upon board completion. 7.i. Photographs. Photographs are used in the TFI Selection Board per reference (d). 7.j. Fitness Reports. Fitness reports are due to CMC (MMPB-2) by the timelines noted in reference (c). Reports mailed directly to the President of the Board will not be added to a Marine’s OMPF. For fitness reports to become part of the OMPF, they must be submitted to CMC (MMPB-2). The automated performance evaluation system (A-PES) is the primary means of submitting fitness reports. Commanders are ultimately responsible for the timely submission of fitness reports to CMC (MMPB-2) and ensuring that all fitness report timelines are adhered to per reference (c). 7.k. OMPF Material. Any documents that a Marine believes should be part of their OMPF, other than fitness reports, must be populated within their OMPF before the board convenes. The preferred and fastest way to update one’s OMPF is through the OMPF Records Management Application (ORMA). This application empowers individual Marines to take control of their OMPF. To access ORMA, go to the M&RA website at www.manpower.marines.mil, under the “Divisions” drop down menu select “Manpower Management”, then select “Performance Branch”, then select “Records and Performance”. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Records Management” then select “OMPF Records Management Application”. Follow all instructions to register, audit, and update an OMPF within ORMA. 7.l. Applicants will have the opportunity to rank the TFI billets for which they are eligible within the application portal. Applicants must rank all billets for which they are eligible from most desired to least desired. Applicants will have the opportunity to provide remarks/context for each of their prioritized choices within the portal, which they are highly encouraged to utilize. 8. Administration. 8.a. Notification of Selection. The board will identify a primary selectee for each billet. The board will also identify sufficient alternates to meet billet requirements if primary selectees decline, fail to complete training/security clearance requirements, or otherwise cannot accept. Selection to serve within a TFI MOS billet is considered a privilege and is highly advantageous to Marines within the AR Program. The results MARADMIN will announce the primary selectees. Alternate selectees will be listed on the RAM-3 website. Additional and unanticipated vacancies will be filled by alternates. 8.b. Applicants selected as primaries or alternates who fill a primary vacancy will receive correspondence from Reserve Affairs with specific information regarding billet slating, mandatory training courses, and security clearance requirements. Primary selectees will receive a selection letter from the Director, Reserve Affairs Division. Alternate selectees that fill a primary vacancy will receive a selection letter from the Director, Reserve Affairs Division. 8.c. Any primary or alternate selectee who declines the opportunity to obtain the TFI MOS billet must submit their declination in writing via the first General Officer in their chain of command. Detailed declination instructions will be provided in the results MARADMIN. 8.d. Conditional Release. Any TFI MOS selectee who requests conditional release from the AR to another component, or branch of service, will not receive approval for a release date prior to the completion of their 24-month utilization tour. 9. This MARADMIN is only applicable to the AR program. 10. Release authorized by Brigadier General Guillermo Rosales Jr, Director, Reserve Affairs Division.//