MARADMINs

This MARADMIN announces the results of the FY26 Marine Corps Studies System (MCSS) Studies Review Board (SRB), listing 13 approved studies focused on amphibious operations, air defense, logistics, and infrastructure resiliency. It also calls for new study nominations to be submitted through the Operations Analysis Directorate (OAD) portal, with sponsorship required from senior officials at the O-6/GS-15 level or higher.

This MARADMIN solicits nominations for the 2026 Combat Development and Integration Excellence Awards (CDIEA), which recognize Marines, Sailors, and Civilians for innovation, capability development, and analytical excellence during calendar year 2025. Nominations must be submitted through the first O-6 in the chain of command by 15 May 2026, and award winners will be honored at the Marine Corps Association Combat Development Dinner around 20 August 2026.

This MARADMIN announces the winners of the Fiscal Year 2025 Marine Corps Motor Transport Awards Program (MCMTAP), recognizing outstanding Marines and units across various motor transport categories including officers, NCOs, operators, maintenance personnel, and units. The awards will be presented locally by commanders, with sponsorship from the Marine Corps Association and Foundation, and also serves as the calling message for FY26 nominations due by November 30, 2026.

This MARADMIN solicits nominations for the 2026 Expeditionary Warfare Excellence Awards (EWEA), which recognize Marines and Sailors who have distinguished themselves in expeditionary warfare assignments during calendar year 2025. The awards ceremony will take place at the Marine Corps Association Combat Development Dinner around 20 August 2026, and nomination packages must be submitted by 15 May 2026.

This MARADMIN announces the Fiscal Year 2026 Career Counselor Retention Planning and Training Symposium, scheduled for 17-21 August 2026 at Quantico, VA. The symposium is designed for Career Counselors serving at Major Subordinate Command (MSC) and Major Subordinate Element (MSE) levels, with participation capped at 40 Marines. Attendees must notify POCs and confirm lodging reservations by 2 August 2026.

This MARADMIN announces the CY26 Federal Express Joint Global Logistics Operations Summit (JGLOS) scheduled for 4-8 May 2026 at FedEx World Headquarters in Memphis, TN. The summit is designed for 30 selected Marines (officers O-4 to O-6, enlisted E-7 to E-9, and civilians GS-13 to GS-15) with logistics expertise to gain knowledge about commercial logistics operations and capabilities. Nominations are due by 25 March 2026, and all costs are unit-funded.

This MARADMIN announces the results of the Fiscal Year 2025 Career Counselor of the Year Award Board. Staff Sergeant Ryan V. Payne from Marine Corps Installations Pacific was selected as the FY25 Career Counselor of the Year, with Sergeant Yanielis Paganmartinez from 12th Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Division, as runner-up. The winner will be formally recognized at the FY25 DC M&RA Professional Awards Dinner on 9 April 2026 at The Clubs at Quantico, Virginia.

This MARADMIN provides a post-symposium report from the FY26 Combat Marksmanship Symposium held 24-26 September 2025, announcing several approved changes to Marine Corps marksmanship programs. Key updates include authorization of new optics and pistols for qualifications, changes to Tables 3-6 requirements (now tied to deployments rather than annual), elimination of "Destroy" targets for Annual Rifle Qualification, and updates to instructor training and competition programs including the new Marine Corps Attack Drone Competitions.

This MARADMIN provides guidance for executing the 2026 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD), running through 30 April 2026. All commanders must appoint ADFD coordinators and key personnel to ensure 100% contact with active duty Marines and Sailors to educate them about NMCRS services and provide opportunities for voluntary donations. The campaign theme is "By Our Own, For Our Own" and emphasizes truly voluntary giving with no coercive solicitation practices.

This MARADMIN announces Sergeant Ryan A. Maxey of the 22d Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, as the recipient of the FY 2025 Francis D. Gill Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CBRND) Excellence Award. This award recognizes the top-performing CBRND non-commissioned officer whose contributions foster esprit de corps and advance the CBRND mission, and this is the final year this award will be sponsored by PP&O.

This MARADMIN cancels the announcement of the FY 2025 Francis D. Gill Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CBRND) Excellence Award recipient that was previously published in MARADMIN 071/26. The award program itself was already scheduled to sunset as noted in the cancelled message.

This MARADMIN announces the recipients of the Fiscal Year 2025 Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards, recognizing commands and individuals for outstanding contributions to safety and mishap prevention. Awards are presented in multiple categories including the Warrior Preservation Award, Marine Corps Safety Excellence Awards for various ranks and civilians, and Marine Corps Safety Awards for different installation groups.

This MARADMIN announces the Safety Operational Advisory Group (SOAG) meeting scheduled for 28-30 April 2026 in conjunction with Modern Day Marine at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. The SOAG serves as a strategic forum for Fleet Marine Forces and supporting establishment to engage with Marine Corps Safety leadership on priority risk areas, safety culture, and readiness initiatives. Registration is required but free for military and civilian government personnel.

This MARADMIN announces the results of the FY26 2nd Quarter Marine Corps Reserve Instructor Pilot (MCRIP) selection board, which selected 12 officers (Captains and Majors) across various aviation MOSs to serve as reserve flight instructors at Training Wings 1, 4, and 5. Selected officers must accept or decline within 30 days and affiliate with MATSG-42 by August 1, 2026.

This MARADMIN announces the Spring 2026 Marine Corps Cyber Games, a Service-wide Capture the Flag (CTF) competition focused on Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) taking place on 8 May 2026. The competition is open to cyberspace operators from DCO-IDM Companies and the Cyber Mission Force, with up to 32 teams competing across four two-day sessions in May 2026. Teams must register by 13 March 2026, with late registration accepted until 20 March 2026.

This MARADMIN announces the 2026 Marine Expeditionary Unit Summit (MEUSUM) to be held 14-16 April 2026 at MCB Quantico. The summit serves as a collaborative forum for MEU Commanders, EOTG Directors/OICs, and their staffs to identify capability gaps, exchange best practices and lessons learned, and engage with higher headquarters on evolving concepts, programs, and capabilities.

This MARADMIN announces the publication of MCO 1500.52E, which introduces major revisions to the Marine Corps Water Survival Program (MCWSP) and Underwater Egress Training (UET). The new order standardizes water survival qualification levels, updates exemption criteria for senior personnel, establishes a progressive UET continuum, and mandates the use of RFMSS for scheduling pool training. The changes take effect on October 1, 2026, and apply to the Total Force.

This MARADMIN announces the Calendar Year 2026 training schedule for the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence (MAFCE), which will offer resident and mobile training courses for the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), Force Fitness Program (FFP), and Water Survival Advanced (WSA) courses. The message provides specific dates, locations, and registration procedures for various instructor certification and recertification opportunities throughout 2026.

This MARADMIN announces the Calendar Year 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve non-statutory board and panel schedule, which will slate and assign personnel to Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028. The message lists seven boards/panels with convening dates ranging from April 2026 to November 2026, and reminds applicants to ensure their Official Military Personnel Files and Master Brief Sheets are accurate and complete before each board convenes.

This MARADMIN cancels eleven previous MARADMINs related to the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) program, issued between 2012 and 2020. The cancelled messages have been incorporated into the updated Marine Corps Order (MCO) 4600.40C, which was signed on January 16, 2026, and published to the Marine Corps Publications Electronic Library (MCPEL).