Transition from Artificial Intelligence to Super Intelligence Terminology

1.  Purpose. This MARADMIN directs Marine Corps
organizations to use "Super Intelligence" (SI) in place of
"Artificial Intelligence" (AI), to the maximum extent permitted by
law, in accordance with reference (a).
2.  Background. On 29 September 2026, the President signed
reference (a) to align federal terminology with the advancing
capabilities and potential of these technologies. The order
establishes the policy that the executive branch will use SI
terminology and "will not acknowledge the usage of 'Artificial
Intelligence' and 'AI' in any applicable setting," to the maximum
extent permitted by law.
3.  Definition and scope.
3.a. For purposes of this guidance, SI means the same technologies
and systems covered by the statutory definition of AI in section
9401(3) of reference (c), except where otherwise provided by law.
This definition remains in effect unless superseded by subsequent
Presidential action consistent with applicable law or by an Act of
Congress.
3.b. This includes generative systems and other applications of
machine learning covered by that definition. Existing requirements 
for security, privacy, acquisition, and responsible use continue to
apply.
4.  Execution.
4.a. To the maximum extent permitted by law, commands and
organizations will use "Super Intelligence" and "SI" in place of
"Artificial Intelligence" and "AI" in official correspondence,
public communications, websites, reports, policy documents, and
other non-statutory documents.
4.b. Apply this terminology when issuing or revising these
products, including briefing and training materials. Content owners 
will update current websites and reusable templates.
4.c. Commanders and directors will ensure military and civilian
personnel responsible for preparing, reviewing, or publishing these
products understand and apply this guidance.
5.  Existing documents and references.
5.a. Reference (a) does not require alteration of previously issued
regulations, Presidential actions, contracts, grants, or other
historical documents. Preserve issued records in accordance with 
applicable records management requirements.
5.b. Preserve statutory wording, accurate direct quotations, and
official source titles when citing or reproducing them. Use the
current official names of organizations, programs, and products 
unless changed by the responsible authority. The reference titles in 
this message retain their published wording.
6.  Responsibilities.
6.a. Consistent with reference (b), the Deputy Commandant for
Information, Chief Data and Super Intelligence Office (CDSO)
remains the Service lead for strategy, policy, governance, and
oversight in this area, providing the guidance required to enable
Marines to use SI securely and effectively.
6.b. Commands, mission owners, and system owners remain responsible
for their capabilities and compliance with applicable requirements.
Direct questions through existing command channels to the MARADMIN
point of contact. 
7.  Applicability. This MARADMIN applies to the Marine Corps Total
Force. Implementation involving contractor performance will be
coordinated through the appropriate contracting authority and
applicable contract requirements.
8. Release authorized by Lieutenant General J. A. Matos III,
Headquarters Marine Corps, Deputy Commandant for Information.