Enlisted Promotions (MMPB-11)

table of content​​

• mONTHLY promotion requirements

• seqpme and obs Backdate

• delay/revocation/delivery of promotions

• meritorious promotions

• remedial promotions

• board process

• board schedule

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 Monthly Promotion Requirements

Obligated Service (OBS)

Commanding Officers have authority to locally extend Marines using projected tables in monthly promotion MARADMINS to ensure they possess the 24 months OBS to avoid promotion delays.

Commanding Officers cannot extend Marines with withdraw case code (DCC) of AF, AH, AX, or AY.  Marines with those DCCs must submit extensions to Headquarters Marine Corps via the Total Force Retention System.

Marines under the purview of the FY25 Enlisted Retention Campaign may submit for reenlistment via the following streamlined submission avenues:

1. Commandant's Retention Program (CRP).
2. Commanding General's Retention Program (CGRP).
3. Lateral Moves (LATMOVs).
4. Standard reenlistments.
5. Direct Affiliation Program (DAP) - Marines selected for promotion in the active duty and departing to affiliate with the reserve component (RC) may retain their selection if OBS compliance is met via the DAP. Inform MMPB-11 when an active-duty Marine has met OBS compliance with an approved RC affiliation contract in one of the following components:

• Selected Marine Corps Reserve
• Individual Mobilization Augmentees
• Active Reserve
• Individual Ready Reserve​

• Medical - Marines in medical status, to include limited duty or pending evaluation by a physical evaluation board, and meet all other requirements are eligible for promotion without an extension. 

 
Inform MMPB-11 if a Marine refuses to extend or reenlist to gain OBS.  MMPB-11 will remove the Marine’s name from the appropriate selection list unless a Marine is doing a DAP contract from active to reserves.
 
Refusal of OBS makes a Marine ineligible for all future promotion selection boards within the same component but does not transfer between active to reserve components.

Sequenced Professional Military Education (PME)

Marines selected to Staff Sergeant (SSgt) or Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) via sequenced PME provisions are reminded of their obligation to complete a qualifying PME course of instruction or special duty assignment (SDA) military occupational specialty (MOS) producing school for promotion.

Marines who do not complete PME requirements prior to their seniority number being reached will receive a date of rank and effective date for the 1st of the following month after compliance with PME requirements.

FY 26 active-duty selected SSgts not fully PME complete or do not rate an SDA waiver by 1 March 2027 will have their selection revoked and will incur a failure of selection. Marines that will rate the SDA waiver after the 1 March 2027 PME cutoff date must contact MMPB-11 to have their seniority number reinstated.

Additional Commander Responsibilities

Review each Marine’s record prior to delivery of the certificate of appointment to ensure they continue to maintain the high standards of professional and personal performance which led to selection.
 
The enlisted promotion manual provides specific guidance and reporting instructions for Commander’s intending to delay or revoke the promotion of a selected Marine.
 
Change a Marine’s PMOS to the next career progression MOS when they are promoted above the grade ceiling for that PMOS and they complete the requisite MOS generating school.

Commands with Marines attached to their command/unit/det in a temporary additional duty status must seek concurrence from the Marine’s parent command prior to effecting the promotion.
 

 Seqpme and obs Backdates

MCTFS Screens

1.  Grad - 
          a.  Staff Board number will annotate the board in which the Marine was selected. Year will be
               followed by a letter which corresponds to a specific board: 
                   1.  G-Active duty
                   2.  A-Active Reserve
                   3.  S-SMCR
                   4.  I-IRR
          b.  Seniority Number (SRNo)
          c.  Grade select
          d. Professional Military Education (PME) flag and completion date
                   1.  If No, do they have an SDA?
          e.  Promotion restriction

2.  TBIR - 
          a.  EAS/RECC must be 24 months from the month of promotion
          b.  Date of Enl/Accept must be before the promotion month

3.  RT02 – Draw case codes
          a.  Non-promotable:  AC, AN, AX, AY, ZV
          b.  Promotable:  DZ – DAP approved.  The command must email MMPB-11 to ensure that MMPB-11 promotes the Marine.

4.  D197 – Promotion Restriction 3.  Review the D119 to ensure that the promotion restriction is for Sequence PME.

5.  D600 – Breaks in service or component changes
          a.  Not authorized to retain their promotion:   
                   1.  SMCR/IRR to AR component.
                   2.   AR/SMCR/IRR to Active-Duty component.

6.  S116 – Extension of enlistment remarks –
          a.  Begin Tch date. If reported incorrectly, submit a copy of the Marine’s extension paperwork.
          b.  Date executed.  

7.  Component changes. 
          a.  Authorized: Active duty to reserve as long as there are no breaks in service and the Marine
               has 2 years OBS into the reserves.
          b.  Not authorized: 
                   1.  SMCR/IRR to AR.
                   2.  AR/SMCR/IRR to Active duty.

MARADMINs

1.  Monthly for active and reserve component.
2.  60/30/selection MARADMIN per Active & Active Reserve rank component
3.  90/45/selection MARADMIN per SMCR/IRR rank component

Review and Request

1.  Review the Grad screen. 
          a.  Identify the Staff Board number. Ensure that the Marine is still in the same component. 
          b.  Identify the SRNo.  Review the Monthly promotion MARADMINs until you identify when the
               Staff board number and the SRNo was reached.
          c.  Review the PME flag.  
                   1.  If PME complete, review the Promotion restriction screen. If they have a 12 month
                        promotion restriction, it may be Sequence PME related.
                   2.  If not PME complete, they fall under Sequence (SEQ) PME.  Review the selection
                        MARADMIN for that rank and year. It will identify the no later than date on SEQPME.
          d.  If PME complete & their SRNO has been reached, review their TBIR/S116.  Their
               EAS / RECC must be 24 months after the promotion month. 
                   1.  If they have submitted for OBS and its approved before the promotion month is
                        reached, SNM meets all requirements for promotion.
                   2.  If they have submitted for OBS prior to the promotion month, but their record
                        does not reflect until after, submit a request for promotion to MMPB-11.
                   3.  If the Marine has requested the DAP program, check their RT02 screen. The
                        draw case code to look for is DZ.  They have been approved to dap and their
                        EAS will not reflect the new date until 90 days before their EAS.
                   4.  If the date of acceptance on the TBIR or the Begin touch date on the S116 is
                        after the promotion month, submit the Marine’s reenlistment / extension docs.

SNCO Undelivered Appointments

When the Commanding Officer determines that a Marine who has been selected for promotion by a HQMC SNCO Selection Board is unqualified for promotion, CMC (MMPB-11) must immediately be notified by standard naval letter that the command requests the delay or revocation of the Marine’s certificate of appointment to the next higher grade.

Commander’s Responsibilities

Paragraph 1200.4 of MCO P1400.32D [Enlisted Promotion Manual] :

–Ensure strict compliance with the policies and regulations contained in this manual.
–Ensure that all enlisted Marines who are to be promoted to the next higher grade meet the Marine Corps standards of professionalism, personal performance, and leadership.
–Ensure that a Marine is not promoted unless the individual can be expected to assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of that grade in a creditable and satisfactory manner.
–Ensure that fully qualified and deserving Marines are expeditiously promoted on the date directed by the CMC.

Promotion Restrictions

Marines will not be promoted while in any of the categories found in the Enlisted Promotion Manual, paragraph 1204.3.

Requests to CMC (MMPB-11)

Once the advanced notification is received from this Headquarters, a message is sent from CMC (MMPB-11) with detailed instructions for submission of a report of circumstances to the CMC.

Within 30 days of submitting the advance notification of intent to delay or revoke the Marine’s selection (CO’s letter), a full detailed report of the circumstances will be forwarded by the commanding officer, via the chain of command, to the CMC (MMPB-11). The report will contain the commanding officer’s specific recommendation for delivering, delaying, or revoking the appointment. the commanding generals endorsement, the Marines acknowledgment/statement, and any supporting documents requested by CMC (MMPB-11).

The Marine’s statement. The Marine will be afforded the opportunity to review the commanding officer’s recommendation, to include all information used by the commander to substantiate the recommendation. The Marine Must, at a minimum, submit a signed copy (whichever one best fits the circumstances). The Marine may also provide additional comments in subsequent paragraphs or have someone prepare a statement on his or her behalf. Any third-party statements must be endorsed by the Marine, acknowledging that the statement is submitted with his or her knowledge.

Paragraph 5200.5 states "If a commander in the endorsing chain of command forwards a recommendation that is less favorable (e.g., revoke instead of delay) or includes additional adverse information not previously cited, the Marine MUST be afforded an opportunity to review the endorsement.  In such cases, the Marine must be provided an opportunity to provide an additional statement attesting that he or she has reviewed the endorsement and/or additional adverse information and been provided an opportunity to make additional comments.  If subsequent commanders in the chain of command forward a recommendation that is more favorable to the Marine, then there is no requirement to return the package to the Marine for another statement."

For a template, direct your attention to the references tab. 
 

Meritorious Promotions

The CMC will promote, by means other than the regular promotion system, exceptionally well-qualified Marines in recognition of outstanding leadership and performance, per the provisions outlined below. Meritorious promotions are intended to promote Marines whose performance is superior to that of their peers, or to promote Marines for specific actions/superior achievement.

  –The CMC, under certain specific circumstances, may delegate authority to effect meritorious promotions to specific grades, in addition to the authority already delegated in this section. Normally, the CMC will not delegate the authority to effect meritorious or accelerated promotions to the grades of SSgt and above.
  –Meritorious promotions are not authorized above the grade of MSgt. Meritorious promotions to MSgt are limited to the Drill Instructor and Recruiter of the Year Programs. Meritorious promotion to 1stSgt is not authorized.
  –Minimum TIG requirements are waived in the case of meritorious promotions. However, compliance with minimum TIS requirements as shown in paragraph 1202, is mandatory.
  –Determination of eligibility for meritorious promotion will be based on the performance of the Marine as reported in the commander’s recommendation and on the Marine’s military record.
  –Meritorious promotions will not be used as rewards or when a personal commendation/award is appropriate. A meritorious promotion must be based on the Marine’s demonstrated capability to discharge the responsibilities and duties of the higher grade in a satisfactory manner.

Upon approval, the CMC will publish a congratulatory MARADMIN authorizing commanders to affect the promotions. The CMC (MMPB-11) will input the meritorious promotion entries into the MCTFS.

Meritorious Promotion Warrants
The Marine's immediate commander with promotion authority is responsible for generating and presenting the meritorious warrant.  The first General Officer may sign meritorious warrants at his or her discretion. 

Combat & Non-Combat Promotions

Combat Meritorious Promotion Program.

Commanding generals will submit, by naval correspondence, recommendations for combat meritorious promotion based on meritorious action and performance in combat or performance under combat conditions to the CMC (MMPB-11).

Non-combat Meritorious Promotion Program.

Commanders may submit recommendations for non-combat meritorious promotion based on a single meritorious act to the CMC (MMPB-11) by naval letter. The recommendation will include a detailed justification and information about the qualifying act, the Marine’s performance, and leadership ability/ accomplishments.

SNCO Meritorious Messages

Criteria for Meritorious Recommendations

Commanders, in their determination of qualifications for meritorious promotions, will be guided by, but not limited to, the following:

–Marines must have completed the required PME for the grade to which being recommended.
–The Marine’s performance of duty, in comparison with all known Marines of the same grade without regard to MOS/OccFld, must be to a significant degree superior to that of their peers in order to merit promotion over other qualified Marines in that grade, regardless of TIG.
–The level and type of duty performed within the individual’s MOS/OccFld, as well as outside the MOS/OccFld, must be clearly superior to that of his or her peers.
–Superior performance on unusual assignments that reflects favorably upon the Marine Corps.

SNCO Remedial Promotion

The Enlisted Remedial Selection Board (ERSB) is administered by the Enlisted Promotion Section under the guidance of the Enlisted Remedial Selection Board Order (MCO 5420.16D) and the Enlisted Promotion Manual (MCO P1400.32D W/CH 2). These orders provide information and guidance, and assign responsibilities concerning the operation and functioning of the ERSB.

The ERSB is duly constituted by authority of the Commandant. The ERSB is authorized to review all Marine enlisted personnel records referred to it for the purpose of making recommendations concerning remedial promotion to the SNCO grades.

The ERSB will be composed of members representing the various divisions and staff agencies of Headquarters, Marine Corps and other local commands as designated in MCO 5420.16D.

Reasons for Approval

There are various reasons for your request for remedial consideration to be approved or disapproved. Per MCO P1400.32D [Enlisted Promotion Manual], paragraph 3602 lists the eligibility requirements for Marines requesting remedial consideration before the ERSB.

  –The eligible Marine’s record is not considered by a regularly scheduled SNCO selection board (paragraph 3104.3).
  –The Marine should have been eligible for consideration but was erroneously omitted/deleted from the list of eligible Marines.
  –The Marine is denied promotion opportunity as a result of action required by paragraph 1203 and is subsequently acquitted or absolved of all responsibility.
  –The Marine is erroneously considered in the wrong zone or PMOS/OccFld.
  –The Marine is denied promotion consideration as a result of omitted or incorrect eligibility criteria (i.e., DOR, AFADBD, PEBD).
  –The Marine would have been eligible for promotion consideration but was temporarily retired (i.e., TDRL) and has since returned to active duty.
  –The Marine has a court-martial conviction, NJP, or civil conviction set aside or overturned
  –The Marine has had fitness reports or other material in his/her official record removed or corrected by the Performance Evaluation Review Board (PERB) or the BCNR. Note: Marines should pay particular attention to paragraph 3602.3 pertaining to “Due Diligence”.
  –The Marine completed all appropriate PME requirements (section 3300 of this Manual) prior to the convening date of the selection board, however, the board did not find the Marine’s PME complete during the board proceedings.

Reasons for Disapproval

There are various reasons for your request for remedial consideration to be disapproved. Per paragraph 3602, MCO P1400.32D [Enlisted Promotion Manual], the following examples will not normally constitute a basis for granting remedial consideration for promotion:

  –Material removed from a Marine’s record that could not have been seen by a regularly scheduled selection board (i.e., a fitness report removed from the Marine’s record that was submitted after the adjournment of the board).
  –The Marine’s request is based solely upon dissatisfaction with the results of the selection board (i.e., nonselection).
  –When the Marine’s request is based upon material contained in his or her record which he or she believes is unjust and this material has not been removed by the PERB or BCNR.
  –The Marine submitted a nonselection request to the selection board and then changed his or her mind.
  –When a Marine’s request is based upon a recent lateral move, change of MOS/OccFld, or periods of time assigned to billets outside his or her MOS/OccFld, and he or she believes nonselection was based upon a lack of MOS/Occfld credibility.
  –Missing or late submission of fitness reports.
  –Date gaps on the Marine’s Master Brief Sheet (MBS) due to missing fitness reports.   
  –Errors on the Marine’s Master Brief Sheet.
  –Missing/incorrect information in the OMPF (e.g., awards, certificates, course completions [except required PME]).
  –Inaccurate information contained in MCTFS (e.g., erroneous/incorrect PFT, rifle/pistol score).
  –Absence of personal correspondence sent to selection board (e.g., photo, letters of recommendation, fitness reports, reserve qualification summary).
  –When a Marine fails to demonstrate due diligence in correcting errors, injustices in the record, or in the submission of a request for remedial promotion consideration.
  –Marines requesting below zone consideration.
  –Requests for remedial consideration for promotion to a rank already held or to which already selected by a promotion selection board. Instead, a request for a backdate of the promotion must be submitted to the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) using DD Form 149.

Remedial Selection Board Package

Review the following information prior to completing your package:

  –Enlisted Promotion Manual – Chapter 3, Section 6
  –SNCO PME Requirements.

Requests for remedial consideration must be submitted by the individual Marine and are not required to be endorsed by the command.

Cover letters should accompany all materials submitted to the CMC (MMPB-11) for SNCO remedial consideration. Follow the reference at right for a sample cover letter.

Marines should allow at least 90 days for processing cases that are referred to the ERSB and at least 45 days for cases that are disapproved.

Remedial Board Schedule

Enlisted Remedial Selection Board Schedule

ERSB’s are held once a month, typically the second or third Wednesday of the month. Results are finalized in within three weeks.  Marines will be notified of selection/non-selection via the email address which they sent their request from.

Post Board Phase

The proceedings and recommendations of the ERSB will not be disclosed or released until they are approved and signed. During this final phase, MMPB-11 will finalize the official board report and prepare the select message. Once the board report and select message are signed, results are released and posted to the MMPB-11 website. A message is generated and released for all selectees; nonselects will be notified by email.

Remedial Board Results

Enlisted Remedial Selection Board Results
Starting in June 2019 all Enlisted Remedial Selection Board results will be notified to the member via email from MMPB-11.

FY 2016 – FY 2019 Enlisted Remedial Selection Board Results

FY 2011 – FY 2015 Enlisted Remedial Selection Board Results

Board Process

The Enlisted Promotion Section administers four SNCO selection boards annually. The selection board membership consists of one Colonel as president and 20 other board members (21 voting members including the president). There are three other members (officer/enlisted) that act as recorders for each selection board. The board members reflect a true cross section of the Marine Corps with representation from aviation, combat service support, and combat arms occupational fields.
Each selection board consists of three separate phases, i.e., preboard, board and post board. A discussion of each follows:
 

Pre-Board Phase

During this phase, the Enlisted Promotion Section is coordinating with other agencies collecting data for use by the selection board.

Agencies that support the SNCO Selection Boards

Manpower Plans and Policy Section (MPP-20): Provides the zones and allocations for active duty selection boards. The initial zones and allocations are received approximately 60 days prior to the convening date of the selection board. This information is then published in the convening MARADMIN. A refined data set of zones and allocations is provided by MPP-20 approximately 30 days prior to the convening date. We then publish change 1 to the convening MARADMIN updating the zones and allocations.

Reserve Affairs Plans and Policy Section (RAP): Provides the zones and allocations for the annual reserve selection board. The initial zones and allocations are received approximately 90 days prior to the convening date of the selection board. This information is then published in the convening MARADMIN. A refined data set of zones and allocations is provided by RAP approximately 45 days prior to the convening date. We then publish change 1 to the convening MARADMIN updating the zones and allocations.

Officer Assignment Section (MMOA-3): Solicits board membership per the guidance published annually in MCBul 5420. The Director, Personnel Management Division approves the membership.

Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC): Provides a roster of Marines who are selected, but not appointed, for warrant officer and a roster of individuals enrolled in the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program. These Marines are removed from the eligible competitive population and will be non competitively screened for selection. MCO P1400.32_, Chapter 3.

Manpower Information Field Support Branch (MIF): Retrieves adverse information resident in the Marine Corps Total Force System on each eligible Marine. This roster will include all non judicial punishments, courts-martial, assignments to weight control and/or military appearance program during a Marine’s career.

Separation and Retirement Section (MMSR): Reviews the eligible population and identifies those Marines who are to be removed from the eligible population due to transfer to the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve and approved physical disability discharges.

Enlisted Assignment Section (MMEA): Forwards a roster of those eligible Marines who have been denied further service and/or refused permanent change of station orders (assigned RE-30 reenlistment code). These Marines are not eligible for promotion consideration and are removed from the eligible population.

Marine Corps Institute (MCI): Provides a roster of completed nonresident Professional Military Education (PME) on each eligible Marine. Marines must complete their required PME to be fully qualified for promotion.

Other administrative responsibilities being accomplished:

Case Folders: A folder is prepared on each eligible Marine. The folder contains Fitness Reports (not included in OMPF), Photograph (if received) and any update material the Marine has forwarded to the President of the selection board for consideration such as letters of recommendation and appreciation.

Precept: This document is the Commandant’s rules of engagement for the selection board. The precept contains the names of the board members and administrative support personnel, final allocations and oaths. Other specific instructions discuss substance abuse, adverse material, professional military education requirements, special duty assignments, assignment of enlisted Marines, etc. The precept is signed by the Director, Personnel Management Division for the Commandant.

Briefs/Training: The recorders arrive two days prior to the convening of the selection board. We review their administrative duties and conduct training in the use of the digitized boardroom application. The remaining members of the board arrive the convening date of the selection board (selection boards normally convene on Wednesday). The board members receive briefings from the Head, Promotion Branch, Director, Personnel Management Division, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps and Personnel Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. Once the initial briefings are complete, we begin training board members to use the digitized system, review selection board procedures, practice preparing cases, briefing cases, etc.

Board Phase

The computer has randomly distributed the case files (above zone/in zone eligibles) among the board members. The president receives all below zone cases. During the next several weeks, each board member reviews the official military personnel file of his/her assigned cases and prepares detailed briefs on each eligible Marine.
During the Prep Phase it may be necessary for a board member to require additional information for briefing. The briefer will then submit a Discrepancy Notice (DN).
Discrepancy Notices (DNs)
DNs are a means for the board member to request clarification or additional information in order to continue preparing the case to be briefed. DN requests range from requesting missing fitness reports, clarification of date gaps, certification of photo info, verification of PME completion, etc.
   – Once the briefer submits a DN, the board recorder will research the request using MCI, MMSB, MCTFS, etc.
   – Fitness report DNs are submitted to MMSB and have a 72-hour response time to the board. MMSB may at time have to contact the Marine and his/her command to respond to DNs.
After 72 hours, the board recorder will inform the briefer of all completed DNs. It is the discretion of briefer to require the board recorder to pursue any uncompleted DNs after the 72-hour period has expired. Note: If the board determines that a Marine’s case is incomplete but sufficient information is available to make a valid recommendation, the Marine will be considered for selection.

Voting

Once all the cases are briefed, the board is ready to vote. The vote is done by the Intended Military Occupational Specialty (IMOS)/Occupational field (OCCFLD). Only the number of allocations for each IMOS/OCCFLD may be selected. The voting step is not a public forum. Board members submit their ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote anonymously for each individual Marine as each IMOS/OCCFLD is called. Eligible Marines with the highest ‘yes’ vote count for the assigned allocations in each IMOS/OCCFLD are selected.

Post-Board Phase

During this final phase, the board verifies the selects and non selects. We publish the official board report; prepare an executive summary; schedule the outcall with the Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower and Reserve Affairs/Director, Personnel Management Division, and prepare the select MARADMIN. Once the outcall is completed, the board report and select MARADMIN are forwarded to the Director, Personnel Management Division for signature and release.

MEMBERS OF THE PROMOTION BRANCH ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO RELEASE NAMES OF SELECTS/NON SELECTS. FURTHER, THE SELECT MARADMIN WILL NOT BE POSTED TO THE PROMOTION BRANCH WEBSITE UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER RELEASE.

Things to Remember

The Selection Board:

Uses the OMPF and MCTFS data (Rifle/Pistol/PFT/Awards/Schools, etc) in its deliberations.

Does not see duty status codes, strength category codes, draw case codes, pending legal or administrative actions.

Reviews and considers a Marine’s entire military record from private to current rank.

Briefs all adverse material (regardless of how minor).

Considers all below zones. A maximum of 5% of the allocation may be selected from the below zone at the president’s discretion. Marines in the below zone DO have a chance for selection.

Does not have to have a complete record to consider a Marine for selection. MCO P1400.32D states “If the board determines that a Marine’s case is incomplete but sufficient information is available to make a valid recommendation, the Marine will be considered for selection. Marines in this situation are not entitled to remedial consideration based on the missing material which has been updated subsequent to a selection board.

The Enlisted Promotion Section:

Does not know why a Marine is not selected. A reason for non selection is not noted beside an individual’s name. The bottomline is that, in a majority opinion of the members of the selection board, the records of those Marines not selected for promotion were not as competitive as those records of the Marines selected.

Does not determine the zones and allocations for SNCO selection boards. The Manpower Plans and Policy Section (active duty) and the Reserve Affairs Plans and Policy Section (reserve) provides the information to us to publish in the convening MARADMIN and subsequent changes prior to the convening date of the selection board.

Does not sit as members of SNCO selection boards. We manage the eligible population, instruct, guide, and provide administrative support to the selection board.

 

SNCO Selection Board Schedule

FY 2024 Enlisted Selection Boards

MARADMIN 415/23

FY 2023 Enlisted Selection Boards

MARADMIN 284/22

FY 2022 Enlisted Selection Boards

MARADMIN 406/21

FY 2021 Enlisted Selection Boards

MARADMIN 336/20

FY 2020 Enlisted Selection Boards

MARADMIN 196/20
MARADMIN 321/19

My Eligibility Link 

This Website ONLY reflects updated material sent directly to MMPB-11. The MMPB-11 website “updated material” reflects information sent directly to the President of the Board under a signed cover letter. All else will come from MMPB.

The following are Marines, identified by Name, who are eligible for this selection board. Please ensure the Marine is counseled on their eligibility and command assistance rendered to ensure his/her official records are up to date. Zones may change during the board; therefore, it is imperative below zone Marines are fully prepared for the selection board. This page will be updated starting one week prior to the convening date of the board through the duration of the board. The digital boardroom is populated by information received via MMPB as well as via the President of the Board.

SNCO Selection Board Column Descriptions

Year: Fiscal Year of the board
Unit Name: Unit Name based on MCC/RUC
IMOS: Intended MOS in which the Marine is competing.
Zone: Identifies the zone of eligibility for each Marine: Zone 1=Above Zone; Zone 2 = Promotion Zone; Zone 3 = Below Zone.
FSgt Board Zone: 1stSgt Zone (only populate if Marine is also Eligible for MSgt board)
Component: USMC = Active Duty, AR = Active Reserve; SMCR = Select Marine Corps Reserve; IRR = Individual Ready Reserve
Photo: Photos are no longer provided for SNCO Selection Boards. (This field will not be populated.)
Certificate: “Y” indicates a certificate (ie: MCI, formal school, civilian school, awards, etc.) has been received
Letters: “Y” indicates a letter (ie: appreciation, commendation, personal, recommendation, etc.) has been received
Update Material: “Y” indicates additional material (besides letters or certificates) has been received.
FSgt Letter: “Y” indicates 1stSgt Letter of Intent (only use for SMCR 1stSgt Board eligibles) has been received
RQS: “Y” indicates Reserve Qualification Summary has been received

Current policy requires that all update material must be received no later than 10 calendar days prior to the board convene date. This change only applies to personal correspondence submitted to the President of the board. All other material that is properly updated to the Marine’s official record prior to the board convene date, ie. course completion certificates, awards, etc., will still be viewed by the board.

table of content

• marine's responsibilities

• Commander responsibilities

• board eligibility

• administrative removal of selection

• additional information

• pre-board setup

• know the information

• ORMA and MBS

• communication with the board

• things to remember

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Marine Responsibilities

Ensure accuracy of data elements in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) regardless of zone status.  Specific data elements include, date of rank (DOR), armed forces active duty base date (AFADBD), pay entry base date (PEBD), professional military education (PME), service school completion, billet description, primary military occupational specialty (PMOS), intended MOS (IMOS), training scores, personal awards, and medical status.

Conduct a self-audit 90 days prior to the board convening to confirm accuracy of Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and Master Brief Sheet (MBS).

Implementation of OMPF-Records Management Application (O-RMA) allows Marines to digitally review and request updates to their OMPF.  First register for a M&RA portal account at https:\\www.manpower.usmc.mil/webcenter/portal/mrahome and then access the O-RMA home page to view record at https:\\www4.manpower.usmc.mil/orma/#/.

Submit documents to Manpower Management Records and Performance Section (MMPB-22) no later than (NLT) 2359, Eastern Standard Time (EST), 10 days prior to the board convening for inclusion in OMPF.

Active Component (AC) Marines, contact Enlisted Career Counselor Section (MMPB-2); and Reserve Component (RC) Marines, contact Career Management Team (CMT); for assistance with board preparation.

Submit any information or material deemed important for consideration to the president of the board.

Address personal correspondence to “President, FY25 (appropriate board) PSB” via standard naval correspondence and personally sign.  A cover letter is only required if endorsing material such as a letter of recommendation.

Scan documents and submit via e-mail directly to the organizational mailbox for Enlisted Promotions Unit (MMPB-11). Ensure the e-mail subject line reads “Update Material for FY25(appropriate board) PSB”.  Label file attachments as EDIPI_LNAME(#).

Personal communication is due NLT 2359 EST, 10 days prior to the board convening.  Correspondence submitted unsigned or late will not be submitted to the board.

Contact MMPB-11 if confirmation receipt is not provided one week prior to the board convening.

Personal correspondence sent to the board is destroyed upon board adjournment and does not become part of a Marine’s OMPF

 

Commanders' Responsibilities

Ensure eligible Marines understand the current component and reserve category (if applicable) they are being considered for. 

Review the OMPF, MBS, and MCTFS data for Marines being considered and ensure they prepare prior to any deployment.

Counsel Marines requesting non-selection to submit requests via naval correspondence to the president NLT 2359 EST, 10 days prior to the board convening.  Detail that PSBs will honor their request, they will incur a failure of selection, and the request does not make them ineligible for subsequent PSBs. 

Immediately notify MMPB-11 via naval correspondence if any of the following apply for an eligible Marine:

Marines with an erroneous DOR, AFADBD, PEBD, component code, or PMOS/IMOS in MCTFS to preclude erroneous consideration or non-consideration.

Approved MOS changes which occur during the board to include failures from MOS producing schools.

Completed disciplinary action (by military or civilian authorities) not previously reported on an earlier fitness report.  Disciplinary action is considered “complete” when one of the following has occurred: 

Convening authority action is adjudicated and reported by unit diary or court-martial results of trial are released by a Military Justice Officer.

Marine is found guilty of Non-Judicial Punishment and punishment is reported on unit diary.

Civilian court proceeding or counseling documentation is placed in a Marine’s OMPF. 

Marine is administratively reduced, discharged, or assigned to the body composition program (BCP).

Fitness Reports

Commanders are responsible for adherence to PES Order (MCO 1610.7B), the timely submission of fitness reports to the Performance Evaluation Section (MMPB-23).  Assisting Marines with missing fitness reports and corrections is critical to ensuring a Marine’s OMPF is accurate. Only fitness reports within the Marine’s OMPF are considered on PSBs.

Accelerated Fitness Reports.  Identification and eligibility of Marines with accelerated fitness reports is contingent upon compliance with reporting procedures, timely submission of reports to MMPB-23, and there being a below zone for that IMOS.  Marines who do not meet the below zone cutoff and are properly recommended for accelerated promotion with periods ending within one year of the convene date of the particular PSB are placed into the below zone.

 

Board Eligibility

MY Eligibility Link 

Active and Active Reserve (AR) Marine eligibility criteria are released via MARADMIN 60 days prior to the PSB convening.  Revisions are released 30 days before the PSB convening.

Reserve eligibility criteria for the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) and Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) PSB are released via MARADMIN 90 days prior to the PSB convening.  Revisions are released 45 days prior to the PSB convening.

The Career Retirement Credit Record (CRCR) is a quantitative measure of active participation, summarizes retirement qualification, and determines continuation eligibility.  Annually Reserve Marine must ensure their CRCR is accurate and certified prior to the board convening.  Submit corrections with supporting documentation (i.e. muster sheets, orders, historical NAVMC 798’s, etc.) to the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity (MCIRSA).

IRR Marines must be an active participant in the IRR and earn at least 50 points in their CRCR in the anniversary year completed prior to the board convening for promotion consideration.

SMCR Marines with less than a year need 50 points in their CRCR in the anniversary year completed prior to the board convening for promotion consideration.  Marines who do not meet the 50 point requirement will not incur a failure of selection for promotion.

There is no CRCR point requirement for SMCR Marines with over a year in the SMCR for promotion consideration however, these Marines will incur a failure of selection if not selected.

Marines with lateral move (LATMOVE) requests approved and an assigned new basic MOS in the MCTFS at 2359 EST, 10 days prior to their board convening are considered in the approved LATMOVE MOS.

LATMOVE Marines whose DOR and AFADBD place them in the above zone are considered in the promotion zone if they have not been previously considered for selection. 

Marines selected to the rank of staff sergeant through sergeant major/master gunnery sergeant require 24-months of obligated service remaining on contract from their promotion date.

The board may select up to ten percent or two selections, whichever is greater, from each IMOS.

 

Removal from Consideration and Administrative Deletion

The following categories are not considered for promotion, are removed from the population, and incur a failure of selection. 

Marines previously selected for promotion who refused to accept the appointment.

Marines who declined to reenlist/extend to carry out Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or Unit Deployment Program (UDP) orders.  Refusal to accept PCS or UDP orders makes a Marine ineligible for future PSBs within the same component but not does not transfer between active to reserve components.

Marines with an end of service or reserve end of current contract date within 30-days of the adjournment of the board, unless they submit a letter to the board stating their intent to reenlist.Marines who request non-selection via correspondence to the board president.

Marines with established retirement dates.

Submit requests for retirement/transfer to the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve (FMCR) or Retired Reserve between 6-18 months before the requested separation date. 

To minimize selection of Marines who plan to separate, submit request to Manpower Management Separations and Retirement (MMSR) as soon as possible but NLT 2359 EST, 10 days prior to the board convening.

Marines may request special promotion consideration via correspondence to MMSR and copy MMPB-11 on the request.

To qualify for special promotion consideration FMCR transfer date must be approved NLT 2359 EST, 10 days prior to the board convening and the effective date of transfer must be after the board adjournment date.

Special promotion consideration does not authorize a Marine to go beyond enlisted career force controls.  For all reserve Marines, except for reserve first sergeants, the twice passed policy is waived until 1 October 2025.

Marines who submit a voluntary request to transfer to the FMCR, but are not required to transfer, are not eligible for special promotion consideration.

LATMOVE Marines with requests approved after the board convenes are not eligible for consideration in their new MOS and are deleted from the population.  These Marines do not incur a failure of selection and compete on the following year’s board, if eligible.

Marines selected with the incorrect IMOS are administratively deleted from the selection list, do not incur a failure of selection, and may rate remedial consideration for promotion in their correct MOS. 

 

Additional Information

Professional Military Education (PME) 

Requirements for PME are outlined in MARADMINs 630/24 and 631/24.  Marines should not rely on sequenced PME being authorized for FY26 PSBs.  Marines who only complete MarineNet EPME requirements are less competitive than Marines who complete all required PME and risk being ineligible for selection.  Marines not completed with PME by 2359 EST one day prior to the board convening are considered PME incomplete.

All Marines currently serving on or within 365 days of transfer from a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) billet with a MOS of 0911, 0913, 8152, 8156, 8154, 8411, or 8421, are exempt from completing either a Resident School or Seminar Program for their respective grade PME.  This includes Marines serving at Officer Candidate School Quantico, VA and Officer Training Command Newport, specifically in a 0911 billet, in a permanent personnel capacity.

Marines serving in these SDA billet MOS’ are still required to complete the MarineNet EPME Course for their respective grade. 

The PME waiver applies to Marines relieved for cause or for good of the service.

Marines approved for LATMOVE to Career Prior Service Recruiter and possess the MOS 8422/8422A do not rate the PME waiver. 

Marines serving as Assistant Marine Officer Instructor or 8412 Career Recruiter do not rate the PME wavier.

Marines who rate the SDA waiver at the convene date of the board continue to rate the waiver the duration of the board. 

Prior Service Consideration 

Marines who believe they should be in the below zone by virtue of prior service, IAW reference (a), must submit a request for prior service consideration to MMPB-11 NLT 2359 EST, 10 days prior to the board convening.  A command endorsement is not required but Marines should inform their chain of command.  Late submission of requests are filed without action. 

Alternate Selection List 

To minimize shortfalls in the force an alternate list may be created for a FY25 PSB. An alternate list is only provided if the full allocation for PMOS cohort is fulfilled.  Detailed information regarding the alternate selection list is provided in the selection MARADMIN upon conclusion of each board.

Alternate select Marines who are not activated will compete on the following FY PSB if eligible.

Enlisted to Officer Programs

Warrant officer selects who are not appointed, Marines in the Meritorious Commissioning Program Reserve or Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program upon graduation of Officer Candidate School, Marines accepted in the Reserve Enlisted Commissioning Program or Enlisted Commissioning Program, Marines in the Navy Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program, and Marines in the Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement Program are eligible for noncompetitive consideration for promotion provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.  Identification of noncompetitive eligibility is provided by Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC-ON/E) or MMSR (Navy Programs) to MMPB-11 to ensure the records of all eligible Marines are forwarded to the board.

Pre-Board Setup

We begin retrieving the eligible population, based on the data contained in MCTFS, approximately 60 days (USMC) and 90 days (USMCR) prior to the convening date of the selection board. If your MCTFS data is incorrect and will not/cannot be corrected 60 days/90 days prior to the convening date of the selection board, you should submit the correct information to the board as update material.

 

Know the Information

It’s important to carefully review all of the following:

Enlisted Promotion Manual [MCO P1400.32D] – Chapter 1 and 3: Review this to ensure you are up-to-date on the latest procedures and regulations concerning Enlisted Promotions.

Enlisted Promotion Board Schedules: Although the convening dates for boards are usually constant from year to year, there are no guarantees. Don’t miss your board because you assumed it was going to be held the same time as last year.

Convening Message: This message formally announces the convening of the board, along with the allocations and zones. It is released approximately 60 days (USMC) / 90 days (USMCR) prior to the board. This message will contain specific guidance about the board, so it’s important to read it all. Any changes to zones and allocations will be announced in a second MARADMIN approximately 30 days (USMC) and 45 days (USMCR) prior to the convening date.

Contact the Enlisted Career Counseling – [MMEA-64].

Read the Enlisted Career Force Control MARADMIN.

 

Review Your OMPF and MBS

Review your OMPF and MBS within 12 Months of the Board so you have time to correct any problems that you discover. In some cases, the RS or RO from years ago need to be located to get a copy of a missing fitness report. Current instructions on how to order your OMPF and MBS can be obtained at the Records and Performance Branch (MMRP) website.

Realize that the OMPF and MBS are two separate documents and are not linked. It is possible for a fitness report to be listed on the MBS but, not be in the OMPF, and vice versa. Carefully review both for accuracy.

What to look for in the OMPF:
Are all fitness reports present and readable? If not, contact MMSB to correct the OMPF and send a “certified true copy” directly to MMSB for resubmission to your OMPF.

Are your awards and schools documented in your “C” fiche? A copy of your award, school certificate, MCI, etc… should be in your OMPF.

Review your OMPF for accuracy, completeness and readability. MCO P1070.12J (Individual Records Administration Manual) and MCO P1610.7E (Performance Evaluation System) will assist you in determining the documents that should be filed in your OMPF and instructions on corrective action.

What to look for in the MBS:
Is the header information correct? (Name, DOR, etc…)

Are the Awards correct? Do the awards and their citations appear in the OMPF? Corrections to the MBS are made via unit diary – see your admin section.

Ensure your physical fitness score, rifle range score, pistol score, primary military occupational specialty or intended military occupational specialty, professional military education, civilian education, personal awards, armed forces active duty base date (AFADBD), pay entry base date (PEBD), date of rank (DOR), Career Retirement Credit Report (CRCR) [USMCR only] are correct.

 

Communicate with the Board

You may communicate with the Enlisted Promotion Section or the Selection Board in various ways: by e-mail, carrier mail, fax, or telephone.

Communicate with the board via letter on anything you think is important. If it is not on your MBS or in your OMPF, then the board DOES NOT have visiblity to it! The MCI you finished last week or just PCS’d, etc… will not be visible to the board. This is the best way to communicate information that you feel is important directly to the board.

If you are asking other individuals (a third party) to prepare a letter of recommendation for the board, you must endorse the letter or forward the letter(s) under a separate cover letter. This process PROTECTS YOU, the eligible Marine, from having information submitted to the board without your knowledge. Any correspondence received without your signature will not be presented to the board for consideration.

These letters must be received no later than the deadline stated on the SNCO Board MARADMIN.

 

Things to Remember

You compete by military occupational specialty [USMC/USMCR(AR)] and by occupational field [USMCR (SMCR/IRR)].

Your entire record is reviewed and considered by the selection board.

Above Zone Marines receive full consideration along with the Promotion Zone Marines.

There is no minimum/maximum allowable number that may be selected from the Above Zone.

An accelerated fitness report for sergeants and staff sergeants place a Marine in the Below Zone population, if the Marine is not already in one of the three eligibility zones.

The Promotion Zone population may be either extended or reduced during a selection board. Review the select MARADMIN for the zone and allocation changes that occurred during the selection board.

The Below Zone is normally an estimate of the promotion zone for next year’s selection board. Although the below zone records are reviewed by the selection board, 10% of the allocations or TWO (whichever is greater) will be selected from the below zone for consideration at the president’s discretion.

This page is intended to provide basic information for all enlisted personnel to consider who are currently or will become eligible for a statutory selection board.

 

Review Our Website before Calling

The Enlisted Promotion Section goes to great lengths to keep our website as current as possible. Check our Frequently Asked Questions section to see if the answer to your question is already available. Spread the word about the site, and send recommendations for improvements.

 

Do Not Send in Your Photo

As of October 2021, SNCO selection boards will no longer be provided with either paper or digital photos.
 

Board Statistics: The board’s evaluation of all Marines, regardless of race, creed, color, sex or national origin, must afford them equitable consideration. Statistics are compiled when the board adjourns from data resident in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS).

 FY 2026

Board Date: SgtMaj & 1stSgt Board: 29 October 2025 – 7 November 2025
                    MGySgt & MSgt Board: 29 October 2025 – 21 November 2025
Related Messages:

Zones and Allocations

   –  MARADMIN 408/25 – FY26 MASTER GUNNERY SERGEANT AND MASTER SERGEANT STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (SNCO) PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD
   –  MARADMIN 402/25 – FY26 SERGEANT MAJOR AND FIRST SERGEANT STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (SNCO) PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD
   –  MARADMIN 427/25 – CHANGE 1 TO THE FY26 SERGEANT MAJOR AND FIRST SERGEANT STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (SNCO) PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD
   –  MARADMIN 444/25 – CHANGE 1 TO THE FY26 MASTER GUNNERY SERGEANT AND MASTER SERGEANT STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (SNCO) PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD

Approved Selections

    – MARADMIN 562/25 – FY26 Approved Selections to Master Gunnery Sergeant and Master Sergeant 
    – MARADMIN 563/25 – FY26 Approved Selections to Sergeant Major and First Sergeant 

FY26 MGySgt & MSgt Precept
FY26 SgtMaj & 1stSgt Precept

E9/E8 Outbrief

E9 Alternate List

E8 Alternate List

 FY 2025

Board Date: E9/E8 Board: 15 October 2024 – 22 November 2024 
Related Messages:

   –  MARADMIN 393/24 – FY25 Sergeant Major Through Master Sergeant SNCO Selection Board

    – MARADMIN 531/24 – FY25 Approved Selections to Sergeant Major and Master Gunnery Sergeant 

    – MARADMIN 568/24 – FY25 Approved Selections to First Sergeant and Master Sergeant

Fy25 Precept

E9/E8 Outbrief

E9 Alternate List

E8 Alternate List

 FY 2024

Board Date: E9/E8 Board: 10 October 2023 – 20 November 2023 
Related Messages:

   –  MARADMIN 407/23 – FY24 Sergeant Major Through Master Sergeant SNCO Selection Board

    – MARADMIN 547/23 – FY24 Approved Selections to Sergeant Major and Master Gunnery Sergeant 

    – MARADMIN 580/23 – FY24 Approved Selections to First Sergeant and Master Sergeant

FY24 Precept & Supplemental Guidance

E9 Outbrief

E8 Outbrief

E9 Alternate List

E8 Alternate List

 FY 2023

Board Date: E9 Board: 4 October 2022 – 29 November 2022 | E8 Board: 1 November 2022 – 29 December 2022
Related Messages:

   –  MARADMIN 393/22 – FY23 Sergeant Major Through Master Sergeant SNCO Selection Board

    – MARADMIN 553/22 – FY23 Approved Selections to Sergeant Major and Master Gunnery Sergeant 

    – MARADMIN 604/22 – FY23 Approved Selections to First Sergeant and Master Sergeant

FY23 Precept

E9 Outbrief

E8 Outbrief

 FY 2022

Board Date: E9 Board: 19 October 2021 – 14 December 2021 | E8 Board: 29 October 2021 – 14 December 2021
Related Messages:

 

   –  MARADMIN 426/21 – FY22 Sergeant Major Through Master Sergeant SNCO Selection Board
   –  MARADMIN 485/21 – Change 1 to the FY22 Sergeant Major Through Master Sergeant SNCO Selection Board
   –  MARADMIN 505/21 – Change 2 to the FY22 Sergeant Major Through Master Sergeant SNCO Selection Board
   –  MARADMIN 629/21 – Approved selections to Sergeant Major and Master Gunnery Sergeant
   –  MARADMIN 702/21 – FY 2022 Approved Selections to First Sergeant and Master Sergeant

FY22 Precept

 FY 2021

Board Date: E9 Board 20 October 2020 – 2 November 2020 E8 Board 20 October 2020 – 24 November 2020
Related Messages:

 

   –  MARADMIN 481/20 – FY21 Sergeant Major Through Master Sergeant SNCO Selection Board
   –  MARADMIN 529/20 – Change 1 to the FY21 Sergeant Major Through Master Sergeant SNCO Selection Board
   –  MARADMIN 587/20 – Change 2 to the FY21 Sergeant Major Through Master Sergeant SNCO Selection Board
   –  MARADMIN 602/20 – Change 3 to the FY21 Sergeant Major Through Master Sergeant SNCO Selection Board
   –  MARADMIN 660/20 – FY 2021 Approved Selections to Sergeant Major and Master Gunnery Sergeant
   –  MARADMIN 714/20 – FY 2021 Approved Selections to First Sergeant and Master Sergeant

FY21 PRECEPT

 FY 2020

Board Date: SgtMaj/MGySgt: 16 October 2019 – 1 November 2019    16 October 2019 – 11 December 2019   
Related Messages:

 

   –  MARADMIN 446/19 – FY20 Sergeant Major Through Master Sergeant SNCO Selection Board
   –  MARADMIN 506/19 – Change 1 to the FY20 Sergeant Major Through Master Sergeant SNCO Selection Board
   –  MARADMIN 622/19 – FY 2020 Approved Selections to Sergeant Major and Master Gunnery Sergeant
   –  MARADMIN 684/19 – FY 2020 Approved Selections to First Sergeant and Master Sergeant

FY20 PRECEPT

 FY 2019

Board Date: SgtMaj/MGySgt: 17 October 2018 – 6 November 2018 1stSgt/MSgt: 17 October 2018 – 4 December 2018    –  
Related Messages:

   –  MARADMIN 451/18 – FY19 Sergeant Major Through Master Sergeant SNCO Selection Board
   –  MARADMIN 510/18 – Change 1 to the FY19 Sergeant Major Through Master Sergeant Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board
   –  MARADMIN 635/18 – FY19 Approved Selections to Sergeant Major and Master Gunnery Sergeant
   –  MARADMIN 685/18 – FY19 Approved Selections to First Sergeant and Master Gunnery Sergeant

FY19 PRECEPT

Board Statistics: The board’s evaluation of all Marines, regardless of race, creed, color, sex or national origin, must afford them equitable consideration. Statistics are compiled when the board adjourns from data resident in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS).

 FY 2026

Board Date: 13 January 2025 – ## March 2025

   – MARADMIN 561/25 – FY26 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board convening 

   – MARADMIN 606/25 – Change 1 to the FY26 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 106/26 – Approved Selections to Gunnery Sergeant

   – E7 Alternate List
   – E7 Select List with Promotion Month

FY26 Precept
Outbrief

 FY 2025

Board Date: 14 January 2025 – 12 March 2025

   – MARADMIN 594/24 – FY25 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board convening 

   – MARADMIN 599/24 – Change 1 to the FY25 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 122/25 – Approved Selections to Gunnery Sergeant

   – E7 Alternate List
   – E7 Select List with Promotion Month

FY25 Precept

Out Brief

 FY 2024

Board Date: 17 January 2024 – TBD

   – MARADMIN 590/23 – FY24 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board convening 

   – MARADMIN 630/23 – Change 1 to the FY24 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 131/24 – Approved Selections to Gunnery Sergeant

   – E7 Alternate List

FY24 Precept

Out Brief

 FY 2023

Board Date: 25 April 2023 – 19 June 2023
Related Messages:
 
   – MARADMIN 116/23 – FY23 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board
   – MARADMIN 150/23 – Change 1 to the FY23 Gunnery Sergeant Promotion Selection Board
   – MARADMIN 311/23 – FY23 Approved Selections to Gunnery Sergeant
 
 FY23 PRECEPT
Out Brief

 FY 2022

Board Date: 26 April 2022 – 23 June 2022

Related Messages:

   – MARADMIN 080/22 – FY22 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 135/22 – Change 1 to the FY22 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 321/22 – FY22 Approved Selection to Gunnery Sergeant

FY22 PRECEPT

Out Brief

 FY 2021

Board Date: 20 April 2023 – 7 June 2023

Related Messages:

   – MARADMIN 084/21 – FY21 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 147/21 – Change 1 to the FY21 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 301/21 – FY21 Approved Selections to Gunnery Sergeant 

FY21 PRECEPT

 FY 2020

Board Date: 7 July 2020 – 27 August 2020

Related Messages:

   – MARADMIN 274/20 – FY20 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 496/20 – FY20 Approved Selections to Gunnery Sergeant

FY20 PRECEPT

 FY 2019

Board Date: 17 April 2019 – 6 June 2019

Related Messages:

   – MARADMIN 120/19 – FY19 Gunnery Sergeant Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 329/19 – FY19 Approved Selections to Gunnery Sergeant

FY19 PRECEPT 

Board Statistics: The board’s evaluation of all Marines, regardless of race, creed, color, sex or national origin, must afford them equitable consideration. Statistics are compiled when the board adjourns from data resident in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS).

 FY 2026

Board Dates: 7 April 2026 – 1 Jun 2026

Related Messages:

   – MARADMIN 051/26 – FY26 Staff Sergeant Promotion Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 087/26 – Change 1 to FY26 Staff Sergeant Promotion Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 248/26 – FY26 Approved Selections to Staff Sergeant

Precept

Outbrief

FY26 SSgt Select List OBS Requirements
 
Alternate Selections

 FY 2025

Board Dates: 8 April 2025 – 30 May 2025

Related Messages:

   – MARADMIN 062/25 – FY25 Staff Sergeant Promotion Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 109/25 – Change 1 to FY25 Staff Sergeant Promotion Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 251/25 – FY25 Staff Sergeant Promotion Approved Selections 

Precept

Outbrief

FY25 SSgt Select List OBS Requirements
 
Alternate Selections

 FY 2024

Board Dates: 16 April 2024 – 17 June 2024

Related Messages:

   – MARADMIN 090/24 – FY24 Staff Sergeant Promotion Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 277/24 – FY24 Staff Sergeant Promotion Approved Selections 

Precept

Outbrief

Alternate Selections
 

 FY 2023

Board Dates: 18 July 2023 – 28 September 2023

Related Messages:

   – MARADMIN 257/23 – FY23 Staff Sergeant Promotion Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 497/23 – FY23 Staff Sergeant Promotion Approved Selections 

Precept

Outbrief

 FY 2022

Board Date: 19 July 2022 – 19 September 2023
Related Messages:

   –  MARADMIN 254/22 – FY22 Staff Sergeant Promotion Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 478/22 – FY22 Approved Selection to Staff Sergeant

Precept

Outbrief

 FY 2021

Board Date: 13 July 2023 – 30 August 2023

Related Messages:

– MARADMIN 265/21 – FY21 Staff Sergeant Selection Board

– MARADMIN 456/21 – Approved Selections to Staff Sergeant

FY21 PRECEPT

 

 FY 2020

Board Date: 21 July 2020 – 9 September 2020

Related Messages:

   – MARADMIN 296/20 – FY20 Staff Sergeant Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 521/20 – FY20 Approved Selections to Staff Sergeant

FY20 PRECEPT

 FY 2019

Board Dates: 10 July 2019 – 4 September 2023

Related Messages:

   – MARADMIN 280/19 – FY19 Staff Sergeant selection Board

   – MARADMIN 482/19 – FY19 Approved Selections to Staff Sergeant

FY19 PRECEPT

Board Statistics: The board’s evaluation of all Marines, regardless of race, creed, color, sex or national origin, must afford them equitable consideration. Statistics are compiled when the board adjourns from data resident in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS).

 FY 2026

Board Date: 3 February 2026 – TBD (AR)
                    8 July 2026 - TBD (SMCR-IRR)

Related Messages:

   – MARADMIN 568/25 – FY26 Active Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Promotion Selection Board
   – MARADMIN 634/25 – FY26 CH 1 Active Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Selections   
   – MARADMIN 056/26 – FY26 Approved Active Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Selections
   – MARADMIN 180/26 – FY26 Reserve (SMCR-IMA-IRR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer Promotion Selection Board

• FY26 AR PSB Outbrief
• FY26 AR PSB Precept
• AR Alternate List
• FY26 SMCR/IRR PSB Precept
• FY26 SMCR/IRR PSB Outbrief

 FY 2025

Board Date: 2 February 2025 – 14 February 2025 (AR) (SMCR 1stSgt)
                    8 July 2025 - TBD(SMCR-IRR)

Related Messages:

   – MARADMIN 597/24 – FY25 Active Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Promotion Selection Board
   – MARADMIN 069/25 – FY25 Approved Active Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Selections
   – MARADMIN 594/24 – FY25 SMCR 1stSgt Special Promotion Selection Board
   – MARADMIN 068/25 – FY25 Approved SMCR 1stSgt Special Promotion Selection Board Selections
   – MARADMIN 378/25 – FY25 Approved Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) and Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Staff 
                                          Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selections

• FY25 AR PSB and SMCR 1stSgt SPSB PRECEPT
• FY25 AR PSB Outbrief
• AR Alternate List
• FY25 SMCR/IRR PSB Precept
• FY25 SMCR/IRR PSB Outbrief

 FY 2024

Board Date: 16 July 2024 – 17 August 2024 (AR) 5 September 2024 (SMCR-IRR)

Related Messages:

   – MARADMIN 225/24 – FY24 Active Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Promotion Selection Board
   – MARADMIN 372/24 – FY24 Approved Active Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Selections
   – MARADMIN 188/24 – FY24 Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Promotion Selection Board
   – MARADMIN 405/24 – FY24 Approved Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Selections

FY24 PRECEPT

Outbrief

 FY 2023

Board Date: 17 January 2023 – 6 February 2023 (AR) 1 March 2023 (SMCR-IRR)

Related Messages:

   – MARADMIN 555/22 – FY23 Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Selection Board

   – MARADMIN 066/23 – FY23 Approved Active Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Selections

   – MARADMIN 120/23 – FY23 Approved Selected Marine Corps Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Selections

FY23 PRECEPT

Outbrief

 FY 2022

Board Date: AR:19 January 2022 – 9 March 2022     SMCR & IRR: 19 January 2022 – 22 February 2022
Related Messages:

   –  MARADMIN 090/22 – FY22 Approved Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selections

   –  MARADMIN 089/22 – FY22 Approved Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selections

   –  MARADMIN 041/22 – FY22 Approved Active Reserve (AR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selections

   –  MARADMIN 720/21 – Change 1 to FY 2022 Active Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 724/21 – Change 2 to FY 2022 Reserve (SMCR-IRR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 638/21 – FY 2022 Reserve (SMCR-IRR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 647/21 – Change 1 to the FY 2022 Reserve (SMCR-IRR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 690/21 – FY 2022 Active Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Selection Board

FY22 PRECEPT

 FY 2021

Board Date: AR:20 January 2021 – 1 February 2021     SMCR & IRR: 20 January 2021 – 22 February 2021
Related Messages:

   –  MARADMIN 640/20 – FY 2021 Reserve (SMCR-IRR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 656/20 – Change 1 to the FY 2021 Reserve (SMCR-IRR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 705/20 – FY 2021 Active Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 739/20 – Change 2 to the FY 2021 Reserve (SMCR-IRR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 758/20 – Change 1 to the FY 2021 Active Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 20/21 – Change 2 to the FY 2021 Active Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 027/21 – Change 3 to the FY 2021 Reserve (SMCR-IRR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 060/21 – FY21 Approved Active Reserve (AR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selections

   –  MARADMIN 086/21 – FY21 Approved Individual Ready Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selections

   –  MARADMIN 088/21 – FY21 Approved Selected Marine Corps Reserve Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selections

FY21 PRECEPT

 FY 2020

Board Date: (AR) 22 January 2020 – 3 February 2020     (SMCR/IRR) 22 January 2020 – 4 March 2020
Related Messages:

   –  MARADMIN 597/19 – FY 2020 Reserve (SMCR-IRR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 649/19 – FY 2020 Reserve (AR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 691/19 – Change 1 to FY 2020 Reserve (SMCR-IRR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 710/19 – Change 1 to FY 2020 Reserve (AR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 061/20 – Fiscal Year 2020 Approved Active Reserve(AR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selections

   –  MARADMIN 141/20 – Fiscal Year 2020 Approved Individual Ready Reserve(IRR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selections

   –  MARADMIN 143/20 – Fiscal Year 2020 Approved Selected Marine Corps Reserve(SMCR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selections

FY20 PRECEPT

 

 FY 2019

Board Date: (AR) 23 January 2019 –     (SMCR/IRR) 23 January 2019 – 5 March 2019
Related Messages:

   –  MARADMIN 630/18 – FY 2019 Reserve (SMCR-IRR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 674/18 – FY 2019 Reserve (AR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 721/18 – Change 1 to the FY 2019 Reserve (AR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 003/19 – Change 1 to the FY 2019 Reserve (SMR-IRR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 019/19 – Change 2 to the FY 2019 Reserve (SMR-IRR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 020/19 – Change 2 to the FY 2019 Reserve (AR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Board

   –  MARADMIN 073/19 – FY19 Approved Active Reserve (AR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selections

   –  MARADMIN 137/19 – FY19 Approved Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selections

   –  MARADMIN 138/19 – FY19 Approved Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Selections

FY19 PRECEPT

 

Table of content

• Viewing Cutoff Scores in MCTFS

• TIG/TIS requirements

• PME

• Commander responsibilities 

• Remedial Promotion

Viewing Cutoff Scores in MCTFS

Units may use the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) to view active and reserve cutoff scores for promotion.

Type “JEPA” in MCTFS and select the desired option.
 
9999 for the score indicates the specified MOS to that rank is closed.
F5/F6 = Toggle active/drilling reserve/ active reserve.
F7/F8 = Scroll up/down.
F10/F11 = previous/next month.
 
Marines may notice a higher or lower score reflecting in MCTFS then on the JEPES Marine Reported On Dashboard in Marine On-Line (MOL).
The MCTFS score is the one used for promotion purposes not the score listed in MOL.
 
The JEPES score used for promotion is computed in MCTFS using the total of a Marines objective scores and their command input marks prior to the command cutoff date (MCTFS cutoff) for each promotion period.
 
To ensure accurate cutoff score information is obtained for each month, units should view cutoff scores  after select grades have been received on their Diary Feedback Report (DFR).
 
For active-duty changes are made to the promotion parameters and cutoff scores during the third week of each month.
 
For reserve Marines changes are made to the promotion parameters and cutoff scores during the end of the 2nd month of each promotion quarter.
 
Published MARADMINS will contain authority to effect the promotions of Marines who receive select grades generated on the unit’s DFR.

 

Time in Grade and Time in Service Requirements (minimum)

Professional Military Education

Commanders are reminded that all Professional Military Education (PME) must be entered in MCTFS in a timely manner. 
 
LCpls and Cpls who meet the cutting score but are not PME complete will not be selected for promotion to the next higher grade due to their PME flag in MCTFS being “N”.
 
PME incomplete Marines will not appear select grade. 

 

Additional Commander Responsibilities

Ensure receipt of promotion MARADMINS as the official promotion authority.
 
Ensure receipt of select grade rosters generated on unit DFR.
 
Prior to being promoted, all Marines must be PME complete IAW MARADMIN 474/21.
 

Junior Remedial Process

Late reporting of any data element which occurred prior to the command cutoff date, to include command input marks, will cause MCTFS to automatically recompute the JEPES score and effect the auto remedial promotion process. A grade select will post on the Marines record and the next month’s auto-promotion cycle will promote the Marine for the remedial date of rank and effective date.
Per MARADMIN 559/23, Junior enlisted remedial promotions no longer require a formal request via naval correspondence from the commanding officer to initiate the remedial process unless they fall within one of the following conditions:

• Requests to correct entry level grades associated with a contracted private first class.

• Requests for non-competitive intended military occupational specialties promotions.

• Requests associated with Marine Corps Embassy Security Group PME waivers.  

• Requests associated with the Musician Enlistment Option Program.

• Request for reservists who changed components after their requested remedial promotion date.

• Requests to correct a previous DOR for a Marine that has already been promoted.

For all other junior enlisted remedial promotions MCTFS will automatically screen all junior enlisted Marines who had late training or PME entries to determine if their new JEPES score meets or exceeds the cutoff from a previous month. 
Those that meet the requirements and are otherwise eligible for promotion will be automatically promoted in the system and a message is sent to the units JEPES modular in MOL.