MARADMINs

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 winners of the 2026 Marine Corps Awards for Installations and Logistics Excellence, recognizing outstanding Marines, Civilian Marines, and units in the Installations and Logistics community. Award recipients will be honored at a ceremony on 26 March 2026 in Alexandria, Virginia, hosted by the Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics.

This MARADMIN provides guidance for maintaining accountability of equipment assigned to civilian Responsible Officers (ROs) during interruptions in government service, such as government shutdowns, when they may be separated from their equipment for more than 60 days. It requires all Commanding Officers to ensure civilian ROs appoint uniformed Responsible Individuals (RIs) to their property sub-custody accounts and outlines three options for conducting required physical inventories when civilian ROs are unavailable.

This MARADMIN addresses a manufacturing defect in the All-Weather Coat (AWC) that causes an orange-colored substance to bleed from the fabric when exposed to water, creating an unprofessional appearance. Effective immediately, all sales and initial issue of the AWC are suspended, and Marine Corps Recruit Depots must de-issue affected coats and document the action in Marines' service records. Additional guidance on surveying and replacing defective coats will be published via SEPCOR once the specific defective contract and lot numbers are identified by DLA.

This MARADMIN updates uniform requirements for Marine Corps Food Service Specialists (MOS 3381) and cancels MARADMIN 256-18. Unit commanders with Food Service Marines on their Table of Organization are responsible for providing standardized organizational clothing including chef coats, trousers, safety boots, aprons, and nametags. Initial issue will occur at the Basic Food Service Course at Fort Lee, Virginia, with sustainment provided through one-for-one replacement by owning units.

This MARADMIN announces the establishment of the MUX-TACAIR (MAGTF Unmanned Expeditionary – TACAIR) Transition Task Force to manage the introduction of the MUX-TACAIR platform into Marine Corps Aviation operations. The Deputy Commandant for Aviation will lead the effort, coordinating with numerous USMC and Navy organizations to ensure effective transition and integration of this unmanned capability.

The Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support Richmond (DLA-WPS-RIC) is hosting a three-day resident Wholesale Supply Course from 23-25 June 2026 at Defense Supply Center Richmond, VA. The course is designed for Marine logisticians (E-3 to E-7, W-1 to W-2, and O-1 to O-3) working in aviation logistics, focusing on wholesale supply operations and technical research for material availability. Registration is required by 8 May 2026, and attendees' commands are responsible for funding travel.

This MARADMIN establishes the mandatory use of the Transportation Capacity Planning Tool (TCPT) Utilities Module (TUM) for all Marine Corps Utilities Equipment Operations (UEO). All units involved in UEO must immediately implement TUM to enhance management, accountability, and operational readiness of utilities equipment, while decommissioning legacy tracking methods.

This MARADMIN addresses significant errors in miscellaneous payment processing, with a 54% error rate identified in FY 2022-2023 reviews. It provides updated guidance to strengthen processes, clarifies that miscellaneous payments are not a procurement method, and requires proper appointment of key personnel (WAWF acceptors and certifiers) with segregation of duties to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.

This MARADMIN updates Marine Corps small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) policy in response to Secretary of War guidance dated 10 July 2025, rescinding previous MARADMINs 398/24 and 284/24. It delegates procurement and operational authorities to O-6 commanders and General Officers, clarifies governance structures for Groups 1 and 2 UAS, establishes training requirements, and addresses NDAA compliance for commercial off-the-shelf systems. The message aims to eliminate barriers to purchasing and training with emerging UAS technology while maintaining accountability and safety standards.

This MARADMIN announces the implementation of MOS 3528 Motor Transport Master Technician in FY25 to address the increasing complexity of modern tactical wheeled vehicles. The new MOS is available to Corporals through Master Sergeants with PMOS 3521 or 3529 who meet specific training and certification requirements, including completion of specialized maintenance courses and current ASE Master Technician certification. This initiative complements existing MOS 3521 and 3529 capabilities and applies to the entire Marine Corps Total Force.

This MARADMIN reaffirms physical security procedures and requirements for Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) facilities across the Marine Corps, emphasizing the requirement for annual physical security surveys following recent GAO audit findings of non-compliance. It establishes comprehensive guidance for commanders on conducting surveys, maintaining accountability, personnel screening, and reporting requirements for all AA&E facilities.

This MARADMIN solicits nominations for the 2026 Marine Corps Installations and Logistics Awards, which will be presented at an awards dinner on 26 March 2026. The awards recognize individual Marines, Sailors, Civilian Marines, and units/organizations who have made significant contributions to the installations and logistics enterprise across the operating forces, supporting establishment, and Marine Corps Forces Reserve.

This MARADMIN provides guidance on electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) compliance procedures for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) operations. It clarifies that while O-6 commanders may grant authority to operate sUAS per recent SecDef guidance, all systems must still obtain Equipment Spectrum Certification (ESC) and frequency assignments from NTIA before use. The message outlines the step-by-step process for achieving EMS supportability and assigns responsibilities across Marine Corps commands to ensure compliance with Federal regulations.

This MARADMIN announces the decommissioning of the Contract Writing System (CWS) Standard Procurement System (SPS) and the commissioning of the Electronic Procurement System (EPS) for the Installations and Logistics Head of Contracting Activity. SPS will be decommissioned effective 13 October 2025, and EPS will go live on 14 October 2025, with a contracts blackout period from 1-13 October 2025 during the transition.

MARADMIN 440/25 solicits articles for the March 2026 Installations & Logistics issue of the Marine Corps Gazette from all civilian, military, and contractor personnel within the Marine Corps Installations and Logistics Enterprise (MCILE). Articles should address future logistics capabilities and align with one or more of five lines of effort: improve sustainment, make installations ready for contested environments, diversify distribution, create global logistics awareness, and develop MCILE professionals for the 21st Century.

This MARADMIN announces the FY26 Logistics Education Program (LEP) course catalog, which provides training and education opportunities for Marine logisticians through various institutions. The program includes courses managed by MCLOG and partner organizations including Army Sustainment University, Institute for Defense and Business, Navy Supply Corps Schools, FEMA, and Marine Raider Training Center. Most courses require nominations 90 days prior to start dates, with selection processes based on tiering systems for certain courses.

This MARADMIN provides guidance for the fielding and training of the Neros Archer attack drone system, which will begin deployment in September 2025 through the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) with Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) funding. It establishes an interim train-the-trainer model with two certification levels: Attack Drone-Instructors (AD-I) who complete OEM-led courses and Attack Drone-Operators (AD-O) who train under certified instructors, initially covering only nonlethal operations until formal lethal employment training is developed.