FY24 4TH QTR MARINE CORPS RESERVE INSTRUCTOR PILOT SELECTION BOARD

MARADMINS : 308/24

R 011845Z JUL 24
MARADMIN 308/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/MATSG-42//
SUBJ/FY24 4TH QTR MARINE CORPS RESERVE INSTRUCTOR PILOT SELECTION
BOARD//
POC/PURCELL S/MAJ/UNIT: MATSG-42 OPERATIONS OFF/NIPR:
SEAN.PURCELL(AT)USMC.MIL/850.452.2268/
GENTEXT/REMARKS/
1. The FY24 4th QTR MCRIP selection board will convene on or about
22 Aug 2024. This board will select qualified applicants to serve as
Marine Corps Reserve Instructor Pilots (MCRIP) in support of the
Naval Aviation Training Command.
2. Minimum qualifications for applicants are as follows:
2.a. Must be a member of the ready reserve (SMCR, IMA, or IRR),
Naval Aviator with less than 16 satisfactory years credit toward a
reserve retirement and have less than 1 year time in grade as a
LtCol.
2.b. Active component Marines must have a HQMC approved EAS and be
able to join MATSG-42 NLT 28 Feb 2025.
2.c. Minimum of 1,000 hours total military flight time and 400 hours
instructing in CNATRA aircraft.
2.d. Current military medical up-chit.
2.e. Members currently receiving aviation retention pay or an
aviation officer affiliation bonus will not be considered without
confirmation that HQMC (MM) will release the applicant from any
existing obligation.
2.f. The minimum requirements may be waived on a case-by-case basis
by the MATSG-42 Commanding Officer.
3. Qualifications that enhance an applicant package include but are
not limited to:
3.a. Current and qualified active component instructors receive
priority consideration.
3.b. Proximity to drilling site, ease of commute, and willingness to
relocate.
3.c. Strong background in instructor and flight leadership
positions.
4. Applicants should clearly state desired training wing (TRAWING 1,
TRAWING 2, TRAWING 4, TRAWING 5) and reason for preference in their
application. No applicants may apply for TRAWING 6.
5. Past performance and potential for future participation in the
USMCR, specifically 4th MAW, are paramount with regards to selection
to this program.
6. Selectees will be expected to meet participation guidelines as
described in CNATRAINST 3740.8p. Failing to meet the requirements
may be grounds for involuntary transfer from this program.
7. All MATSG-42 personnel will support total force USMC requirements
as directed. Failure to support total force requirements may lead to
involuntary transfer.
From this program. Failure to meet all USMC specific annual training
or administrative requirements may lead to involuntary transfer from
this program.
8. Applications can be obtained by emailing the MATSG-42 operations
officer at the email listed in the message header above.
Applications must also include a letter to the board, current
reserve qualification summary and Master Brief Sheet (MBS).
8.a. Prior to submitting applications, individuals shall contact the
desired TRAWING for a letter of acknowledgement from the Reserve
Component Commander (RCC) and shall include it with their
application. Phone numbers for the RCC can be found at
https:(slash)(slash)www.cnatra.navy.mil/reserves/.
8.b. A letter of recommendation is required from your current
Commanding Officer. Letters of recommendation from current TRAWING
and MATSG leadership are highly encouraged.
8.c. Applications and endorsements must be submitted to the POC
listed in the message header above. Packages must be received as a
single pdf document by MATSG-42 NLT cob 4 Aug 2024 via email. The
board will not consider late nor incomplete applications.
9. Selection board results will be announced via separate
correspondence, by direct contact from MATSG-42.
9.a. Official selection board results serve as approval for Duty
Involving Flight Operations (DIFOP) with MATSG-42 in accordance with
4th Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) wing order 5320.2U.
9.b. All applications will be destroyed after the board is
adjourned.
9.c. Applicants who were considered and not selected by previous
selection boards and desire to be considered by this selection board
are required to submit new packages.
10. Additional instructor opportunities are available at Fleet
Replacement Squadron/detachment augmentation units. For additional
information, contact the POC listed in the message header above.
Marine Fleet Replacement Squadrons/detachments are stationed in the
following locations:
HMLAT-303 MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA
VMA-223 MCAS Cherry Point, NC
VMFA-323 MCAS Miramar, CA
VMFAT-501 MCAS Beaufort, SC
VMFAT-502 MCAS Miramar, CA
VMMT-204 MCAS New River, NC
11. Marines are reminded that there are open flying billets in
tactical SMCR squadrons within 4th MAW that do not require board
selection. Officers who affiliate with a tactical squadron may be
eligible for a bonus or retention pay. To learn more, contact the
POC listed in the message header above. Designations and locations
of tactical squadrons are as follows:
HMH-772 JB McGuire / DIX / Lakehurst, NJ / 609.562.8711
HMLA-773(-) JB McGuire / DIX / Lakehurst, NJ / 609.562.8711
HMLA-773 (DET A) NAS JRB New Orleans, LA / 504.940.4905
HMLA-775 MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA / 682.249.6972
VMFA-112 NASJRB Fort Worth, TX / 817.782.2718
VMGR-234 NASJRB Fort Worth, TX / 817.782.2901
VMM-764 MCAS Miramar, CA / 682.309.1165
VMM-774 MCAS New River, NC / 910.449.4435
12. Release authorized by LtGen Bradford J. Gering, Deputy
Commandant For Aviation.//