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MARADMIN 409/25

September 2025 Active-Duty Corporal and Sergeant Promotion Authority

This MARADMIN establishes the promotion authority for active-duty Lance Corporals to Corporal and Corporals to Sergeant for September 2025. The effective date and date of rank for promotions is September 1, 2025, with a command cutoff date of July 31, 2025, meaning only entries dated on or before that date will count toward promotion scores.

Issued: August 28, 2025
1.  This Marine Administrative Message (MARADMIN) is
the promotion authority for all Lance Corporals (LCpls) and
Corporals (Cpls) of the active-duty Marine Corps (USMC).  Cutting
scores are available in the Marine Corps Total Force System
(MCTFS) after the current month select grades post.  Print the
current month cutting scores and attach with this MARADMIN for
future reference.
2.  For additional details regarding requirements related to Viewing
Cutoff Scores in MCTFS, Time in Grade and Time in Service,
Professional Military Education, Commander Responsibilities, and the
Junior Remedial Process visit the Enlisted Promotions website at
https://www.manpower.marines.mil click on "Manpower Management" /
"Performance Branch" / "Promotion Section" / "Enlisted Promotions" /
"Sergeants and Below Promotions".
3.  References (a) and (b) set forth guidance and instructions for
effecting monthly promotions of LCpls and Cpls of the USMC who meet
the following criteria:
3.a.  SEL CPL ED:     20250901
3.b.  SEL SGT ED:     20250901
3.c.  DATE OF RANK:   20250901
3.d.  EFFECTIVE DATE: 20250901 
4.  The command cutoff for 1 September 2025 promotions is 31 July
2025.  Entries with a date after 31 July 2025 will not count towards
a 1 September 2025 promotion score.
5.  For Marine enlisted promotion matters, call (703) 784-9635 or
DSN 278-9635.  E-mail inquiries to
smb_manpower_enlisted_promotions@usmc.mil.
6.  Release authorized by BGen Fridrik Fridriksson, Director,
Manpower Management Division.