Fiscal Year 2027 Active-Duty Component Corporal and Sergeant Promotion Guidance
This MARADMIN establishes annual guidance for Fiscal Year 2027 promotions of Lance Corporals to Corporal and Corporals to Sergeant in the Active-Duty Marine Corps, replacing the previous monthly promotion authority MARADMINs. It provides effective promotion dates and corresponding record cutoff dates for each month from October 2026 through September 2027, with promotions effective on the first day of each month.
Issued: October 16, 2026
1. The monthly promotion authority for Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) promotion Marine Administrative Message (MARADMIN) will no longer be released. This MARADMIN supersedes the monthly publication and establishes the annual guidance and procedures for NCO promotions for the applicable fiscal year. Commands are to reference MCO P1400.32D W/ CH2 when creating promotion warrants. 2. MCO P1400.32D W/ CH2 is the promotion authority for all Lance Corporals (LCpls) and Corporals (Cpls) of the Active-Duty United States Marine Corps (USMC) effective 1 October 2026 promotions. 3. Cutting scores will be available in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) after each month's select grades post. Commands shall maintain the applicable month's cutting scores for future reference. These scores can be located on the Enlisted Promotions website and MCTFS. 4. 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 "Divisions" / "Manpower Management" / "Performance Branch" / "Promotion Section" / "Enlisted Promotions" / "Sergeants and Below Promotions." 5. References (a) and (b) set forth guidance and instructions for effecting promotions of LCpls and Cpls of the USMC who meet the promotion criteria. 5.a. The effective dates and record cutoff dates for FY27 are established as follows: Promotion Effective Date Record Cutoff Date 1 October 2026 31 August 2026 1 November 2026 30 September 2026 1 December 2026 31 October 2026 1 January 2027 30 November 2026 1 February 2027 31 December 2026 1 March 2027 31 January 2027 1 April 2027 28 February 2027 1 May 2027 31 March 2027 1 June 2027 30 April 2027 1 July 2027 31 May 2027 1 August 2027 30 June 2027 1 September 2027 31 July 2027 5.b. Active USMC promotions for each month will be effective on the first day of the month, with the corresponding date of rank equal to the effective date. A Marines JEPES score for consideration will be determined by the record cutoff date of the preceding month. Example, for the October 2026 promotion month, the effective date and date of rank will be 1 October 2026. The corresponding record cutoff date will be 31 August 2026. 6. For Marine enlisted promotion matters, call (703) 784-9635 or DSN 278-9635. E-mail inquiries to: SMB_Manpower_Enlisted_Promotions@usmc.mil. 7. Release authorized by LtGen William J. Bowers, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.