MARADMINs

This MARADMIN solicits nominations for the Second Half CY26 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Service Chiefs' Fellowship Program (SCFP), a 12-week quarterly program designed to expose Marine Corps officers to DARPA's cutting-edge technology development efforts. The program is open to active duty Majors and Lieutenant Colonels (and Captain Major-selects) in all MOSs, with applications due by 1 May 2026 for Quarter 3 (29 June - 16 September 2026) and Quarter 4 (21 September - 16 December 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 directs the Marine Corps transition from the legacy ATHOC mass notification system to the Department of Defense enterprise-wide Alert! Mass Warning and Notification System (MWNS). The migration will occur in four phases beginning in Q3 FY 2026, affecting all Marine Corps installations and organizations. All DOD personnel whose normal place of duty is on a DOD installation must enroll in Alert! and update their information every 90 days to ensure timely emergency notifications.

This MARADMIN announces the reassignment of USMC Breach Reporting Officer responsibilities from the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) IC4 to HQMC Administration and Resource Management Division Service (ARSF), with Ms. Deborah Contaoi designated as the new USMC Breach Reporting Officer. The change is effective immediately and applies to all Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve personnel involved in personally identifiable information (PII) breach reporting processes.

This MARADMIN announces GenAI.mil as the Marine Corps' enterprise generative artificial intelligence platform, superseding MARADMIN 496/24. The platform is immediately available to all Marines, civilians, and contractors using government-furnished equipment and is approved for processing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), though not for PII, PHI, or classified information. Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I) is designated as the governance authority for all GenAI capabilities within the Marine Corps.

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.

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 announces rescheduled dates for the USMC Generative and Agentic Artificial Intelligence Workshop, to be held 09-12 March 2026 in Quantico, VA. The workshop aims to explore high-impact AI applications across the Marine Corps, provide an overview of Joint and industry solutions, and develop the USMC "North Star" for rapid AI integration to enhance warfighter capabilities and decision-making speed.

This MARADMIN establishes standardized training requirements and certifications for Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), including both basic and attack drones, in response to the rapid fielding of commercial off-the-shelf attack drones and the Secretary of Defense's Drone Dominance Program. It defines six pilot courses and eight MCTIMS certifications for drone operators, instructors, payload specialists, and leaders, with Regional Hubs authorized to conduct training immediately. All Marines regardless of MOS can attend these courses, which include prerequisites such as simulator hours and prior certifications depending on the course level.

This MARADMIN announces the call for USMC nominations for the 2026 Department of the Navy Information Superiority Excellence Awards Program, recognizing individual and team contributions in information superiority and digital warfighting for work performed during fiscal year 2025. Nominations must be submitted through the chain of command to the Deputy Commandant for Information by close of business on 30 December 2025.

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 establishes personnel requirements for performing systems administration on the Marine Corps Sensitive Compartmented Information Network (SCINet). All personnel (military, civilian, and contractors) must possess a fully adjudicated Top Secret/SCI clearance, complete required cybersecurity workforce training and certifications in accordance with DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework, and obtain authorization through their unit by submitting a Privileged User Agreement to perform systems administration functions.

This MARADMIN updates the timeline for the FY26 Marine Corps Artificial Intelligence Fellowship Programs due to a lapse in federal funding. The application deadline has been moved to 16 November 2025, with the selection board convening on 17 November 2025 and notifications sent by 5 December 2025.

This MARADMIN announces a five-day Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Workshop to be held 17-21 November 2025 in Quantico, VA, convened by the USMC Service Data Officer. The workshop will evaluate GenAI and Large Language Models against real-world Marine Corps challenges, with the goal of developing actionable courses of action for deploying GenAI solutions to enhance warfighter capabilities and achieve cognitive overmatch.

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.

This MARADMIN solicits nominations for FY26 Marine Corps Artificial Intelligence Fellowship programs at MIT and Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). The 5-month fellowships are open to Marines and civilians (ranks O1-O4, E4-E7, CWO 1-5, GS-3 through 13) who have an unclassified, command-sponsored AI use case to work on. Applications are due by 26 October 2025, with selections announced by 5 December 2025.

This MARADMIN announces the establishment of a permanent USMC Innovation Challenge, chaired by Information Command, Control, Communications and Computers (IC4), to enable Marines and DON civilians to collaborate on innovative solutions to service problems. The challenge is now active and accessible through an online portal where participants can register, form teams, submit issues, develop solutions, and compete for awards and recognition.

This MARADMIN solicits qualified enlisted Marines in intelligence (0231) and cyberspace warfare (1721, 1799) specialties to screen for assignment to Cyber Protection Team Six (CPT 6), which provides defensive cyberspace operations for Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Selected Marines must possess TS/SCI clearance, be willing to PCS/PCA to Fort Bragg, NC for 36-60 months, and will gain access to advanced training, certifications, and national-level operations supporting Special Operations Forces.

This MARADMIN announces the transition from legacy Global Force Management (GFM) applications (FMT and SLIDER) to the new Global Synchronization Analysis Management Planning System (GSAMPS) as the program of record, effective no later than 3 October 2025. There will be a period of system inactivity from 29 August to 3 October 2025, during which users must complete required training and register for new GSAMPS accounts. All personnel who previously used FMT or SLIDER must complete role-specific training courses on MarineNet and register for new accounts in the SMDS environment to regain access.