Fiscal Year 2027 Billet Assignments for Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) First Sergeants (1stSgts) Subsequent and Initial Tours
This MARADMIN announces Fiscal Year 2027 billet assignments for Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) First Sergeants, including 6 Marines assigned to subsequent 24-month tours and 35 newly selected First Sergeants assigned to initial 36-month tours. All newly selected First Sergeants must attend resident First Sergeants School at Quantico, VA, and failure to accept the assigned billet will result in revocation of selection and involuntary transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
Issued: October 9, 2026
1. In accordance with (IAW) the references, this
MARADMIN identifies subsequent and initial billet assignments for
SMCR First Sergeants (1stSgts) and identifies previously selected
1stSgts for a subsequent 24-month tour and those recently selected
on the FY26 approved SMCR and Individual Ready Reserve SNCO selection
board for an initial 36-month tour. Per the references, promotion
allocations were based on actual and projected Billet Identification
Codes (BIC) vacancies. Therefore, failure to accept assignment to a
specified billet will result in revocation of selection to 1stSgts
and involuntary transfer to the IRR.
2. First Sergeant (1stSgt) selectees will be frocked IAW references
(a), (c) and (e). Frocking is deemed in the best interest of the
Marine Corps and approved with the understanding that frocked 1stSgts
may assume the title and wear the uniform and rank of a 1stSgt
respectively, in the Marine Corps Reserve, and that no pay,
allowances, or entitlements will take effect until the actual date of
promotion. This MARADMIN is the source document in order to frock
selectees prior to detachment from their current unit. Authority to
frock enlisted Marines is delegated to the first Marine commanding
general in the chain of command. Frocking will occur no earlier than
60 days prior to the report date to the new unit. Units will ensure
a copy of this message is placed into the Marines Official Military
Personnel File (OMPF) until the actual date of promotion.
3. Assignment to a subsequent tour of a previously selected 1stSgt
are for 24 months while a newly selected 1stSgt are for 36 months.
However, tours may be adjusted based on the needs of the Marine
Corps. Upon receipt of this MARADMIN, Marines are directed to begin
transfer coordination and prepare an inter-unit transfer (IUT)
request in the Requirements, Transition, and Manpower Management
System (RTAMMS) for Reserve Affairs (RA) approval. This message
serves as the authority for transfer request of the newly selected
Marine to the approved Reporting Unit Code (RUC). In no case shall
commanders recommend the transfer of any 1stSgt to any other billet
than those listed below without prior written approval from the
Director, RA. The IUT request must be submitted in advance to allow
timely processing by RA and to prevent issues with Inactive Duty
Training (IDT) Travel Reimbursement.
4. Once the IUT is approved by RA in RTAMMS and upon joining the
gaining command, the assignment of the 1stSgt BIC will be
administered via the RTAMMS. Selected Marines must be joined to
their newly directed RUC in order to be placed on the HQMC RA
directed BIC. Only a 1stSgt may fill a respective 8999 BIC per
reference (g). The outgoing Marine is required to be placed into
EX009 per reference (g). Both the outgoing and incoming 1stSgt will
continue to be eligible for IDT Travel Reimbursement, if otherwise
eligible, not to exceed a turnover period of 90 days. The unit will
contact Marine Forces Reserve G-1 Manpower at SMB_IDT_TRAVEL@USMC.MIL
to obtain an IDT Travel Reimbursement Waiver for the Marine in excess
not to exceed that 90-day period. If the outgoing 1stSgt is pending
retirement, this Marine will be reassigned as EX009 pending release
to the IRR awaiting final retirement. No later than 90 days from the
day the 1stSgt has reported, they will be administratively dropped to
the IRR, unless prior coordination is made with the RA Sergeant Major
(SgtMaj).
5. The report date for all 1stSgts is no earlier than the 1st of the
month and no later than the last day of the month as listed below.
Adjustments to report dates may be granted with prior coordination
with the RA SgtMaj. In all cases, Marines will contact the gaining
units administration section and leadership in order to schedule an
exact report date and ensure proper turnover procedures are
completed.
6. Unit Manpower Managers are directed to contact RA SgtMaj and
Reserve Affairs Plans (RAP-2) via email and for required BIC
management actions involving 1stSgts. Include the incoming Marines
name, BIC and Reporting Unit Code.
7. The following 1stSgts are assigned a subsequent 24-month tour at
the below listed units. Read in three columns:
Name Unit/Location NET/NLT
AVILA, J. A. H&S CO, 4TH LAR BN Feb/Mar 27
CAMP PENDLETON, CA
BALGAN, J. J. ENG MAINT CO, 4TH MAINT BN Feb/Mar 27
OMAHA, NE
HUTH, C. G. HQTRS CO, 23D MAR REGT Feb/Mar 27
SAN BRUNO, CA
IMPSON, C. U. LAR CO C, 4TH LAR BN Feb/Mar 27
BOISE, ID
KING, K. F. H&S CO, 4TH RECON BN Feb/Mar 27
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX
RESENDEZ, A. N. LAR CO D, 4TH LAR BN Feb/Mar 27
QUANTICO, VA
8. The following newly selected 1stSgts are assigned an initial
36-month tour at the below listed units. Read in three columns:
Name Unit/Location NET/NLT
ALVARADO, A. R. CI/HUMINT CO B ISB Feb/Mar 27
ANACOSTIA, DC
AVILA JR, P. ARTY BTRY O, 5TH BN, 14TH MAR Feb/Mar 27
SEAL BEACH, CA
BRICCO, N. J. RFL CO F, 2ND BN, 24TH MAR Feb/Mar 27
MILWAUKEE, WI
BRYANT, T. J. H&S CO, 3RD BN, 25TH MAR Feb/Mar 27
BROOKPARK, OH
BUSHUR, L. A. RFL CO A, 1ST BN, 24TH MAR Feb/Mar 27
BATTLE CREEK, MI
CHAPMAN, W. A. DET A, MWCS-48 (REAR) Feb/Mar 27
GREAT LAKES, IL
CHEEK, R. A. ARTY BTRY H, 3RD BN, 14TH MAR Dec 26
RICHMOND, VA
CLAROS, V. J. HQTRS CO, 4TH DSB, CLR-4 Feb/Mar 27
SAN DIEGO, CA
GALLARDO, S. RFL CO E, 2ND BN, 23RD MAR Feb/Mar 27
SAN BRUNO, CA
GARCIAREYES, F. AAV CO B, 4TH AAV BN Feb/Mar 27
JACKSONVILLE, FL
GEARY, M. T. ARTY BTRY Q, 5TH BN, 14TH MAR Feb/Mar 27
BUCKLEY AFB, CO
GRUENBAUM, C. M. PERS RET & PROC CO (-), 4TH CRR Feb/Mar 27
SMYRNA, GA
GUERRA, A. L. WPNS CO (-), 1ST BN, 23RD MAR Feb/Mar 27
AUSTIN, TX
HARRINGTON, J. K. RFL CO B, 1ST BN, 25TH MAR Feb/Mar 27
LONDONDERRY, NH
HEDGE, L. I. RFL CO I, 3RD BN, 23RD MAR Feb/Mar 27
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
HERNANDEZ JR, S. I. ARTY BTRY P, 5TH BN, 14TH MAR Feb/Mar 27
YAKIMA, WA
KALISH, T. L. H&S CO, 1ST BN, 25TH MAR Feb/Mar 27
FORT DEVENS, MA
LYLES, D. S. LD CO A, 4TH DSB, CLR-4 Feb/Mar 27
SAN JOSE, CA
MARTIN, A. J. AMMO CO, 4TH CRR Feb/Mar 27
GREENVILLE, SC
MCWHIRT, A. M. MASS-6 (FWD), MACG-48 Feb/Mar 27
MIRAMAR, CA
MUNGAI, H. M. HQTRS CO, 6TH DSB, CLR-4 Feb/Mar 27
CHARLOTTE, NC
MURRAY, T. M. RFL CO C, 1ST BN, 25TH MAR Feb/Mar 27
BUFFALO, NY
NELSON, A. J. TOW TRNG CO, 25TH MAR REGT Feb/Mar 27
BROKEN ARROW, OK
OSPINA, C. A. RFL CO A, 1ST BN, 25TH MAR Feb/Mar 27
BRUNSWICK, ME
PAUL, J. R. RCKT BTRY D, 2ND BN, 14TH MAR Jan 27
EL PASO, TX
PAXIA, S. A. CO A, 4TH ACV Jan 27
TWENTYNINE PLAMS, CA
PIQUET, F. CLC B, CLB-23, CLR-4 Feb/Mar 27
FORT LEWIS, WA
SCHULER, B. B. RFL CO L, 3RD BN, 25TH MAR Feb/Mar 27
COLUMBUS, OH
SHAW, B. D. BULK FUEL CO D, 6TH ESB Feb/Mar 27
GREEN BAY, WI
SKORKA, M. C. GS CO, CLB-23, CLR-4 Feb/Mar 27
FORT LEWIS, WA
SWETT, P. C. COMBAT ENGR CO A, 4TH CEB Feb/Mar 27
NORTH CHARLESTON, WV
VIGIL, J. N. LD CO B, 6TH DSB, CLR-4 Feb/Mar 27
CHARLESTON, SC
WALKER, A. W. ARTY BTRY M, 3RD BN, 14TH MAR Feb/Mar 27
CHATTANOOGA, TN
WARREN, K. G. RECON CO C, 4TH RECON BN Feb/Mar 27
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX
WATSON, W. T. SVC CO, 6TH COMM BN Feb/Mar 27
BROOKLYN, NY
WILLIAMSON, R. M. COMBAT ENGR CO D, 4TH CEB Feb/Mar 27
KNOXVILLE, TN
9. All newly selected 1stSgts are required to attend the earliest
resident First Sergeants School (CID M02L645), specifically, course
1-27, in Quantico, VA per reference (d). Reserve Professional
Military Education orders and attendance will be coordinated by the
respective S-3/G-3 training section through Marine Forces Reserve.
This is mandatory and will not be waived.
10. Any questions concerning the assignment process should be
addressed to the Sergeant Major, RA Division, Headquarters Marine
Corps, Quantico, Virginia, Sergeant Major Brian J. Hibbard,
(703) 784-9100 or email SMB_RESERVE_AFFAIRS_SGTMAJ@USMC.MIL.
11. This MARADMIN is only applicable to the Reserve Component.
12. Release authorized by Brigadier General Guillermo Rosales Jr.,
Director, Reserve Affairs Division.