FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26) ENLISTED TO WARRANT OFFICER (WO) RESERVE SELECTION BOARD


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R 131318Z DEC 24 MARADMIN 600/24 FM CMC WASHINGTON DC UNCLAS MSGID/GENADMIN,USMTF,2024/CG MCRC QUANTICO VA// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26) ENLISTED TO WARRANT OFFICER (WO) RESERVE SELECTION BOARD// REF/A/MSGID:DOC/CMC MPP-30/YMD:20190716// REF/B/MSGID:DOC/CMC C 466/YMD:20230609// REF/C/MSGID:DOC/CMC MIFD/YMD:20000714// REF/D/MSGID:DOC/CMC MPO/YMD:20240412// REF/E/MSGID:DOC/C46ITPS/YMD:20220323// REF/F/MSGID:DOC/CMC MMEA-6/YMD:20210223// REF/G/MSGID:DOC/CMC MPP/YMD:20140204// REF/H/MSGID:DOC/BUMED/YMD:20050812// REF/I/MSGID:DOC/CMC MMRP-30/YMD:20180501// REF/J/MSGID:DOC/C46ITPS/YMD:20100908// REF/K/MSGID:DOC/CMC/RA/YMD: 20200626// REF/L/MSGID:DOC/CMC MRA/YMD: 20200825// NARR/REF (A) IS MCO 1040.42B, WARRANT OFFICER (WO) AND LIMITED DUTY  OFFICER (LDO) ACCESSION PROGRAMS.  REF (B) IS NAVMC 1200.1J,  MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES MANUAL.  REF (C) IS MCO P1070.12K,  W/CH 1, MARINE CORPS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (SHORT  TITLE: IRAM).  REF (D) IS MCBUL 1020, MARINE CORPS TATTOO POLICY.   REF (E) IS MCO 6100.13A W/CH 4, MARINE CORPS PHYSICAL FITNESS AND  COMBAT FITNESS TESTS (PFT/CFT).  REF (F) IS MCO 6110.3A W/CH3,  MARINE CORPS BODY COMPOSITION AND MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM.   REF (G) IS MCO 1230.5C, CLASSIFICATION TESTING.  REF (H) IS NAVMED  P117, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, MANUAL OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT  (MANMED), CHAPTER 15.  REF (I) IS MCO 1610.7A, PERFORMANCE  EVALUATION SYSTEM (SHORT TITLE: PES).  REF (J) IS MCO 1040.31,  ENLISTED RETENTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.  REF (K) IS MCO  1040R.31, MARINE CORPS RESERVE ENLISTED RETENTION AND CAREER  DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. REF (L) IS MARADMIN 491/20, REMOVAL OF  PHOTOGRAPHS FROM CONSIDERATION BY PROMOTION BOARDS AND SELECTION  PROCESSES PERTAINING TO ASSIGNMENT, TRAINING, EDUCATION AND COMMAND// POC/BRENT R. REIDENBACH/MCRC ON-E/TEL: (571) 559-4396/EMAIL:  [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The purpose of this MARADMIN is to announce the  FY26 Enlisted to Warrant Officer (WO) Reserve Selection Board.   Qualified Marines in the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR),  Active Reserve (AR), Mobilized Reserve Marines, Individual Ready  Reserve and Standby Reserve (Active list) are encouraged to submit  applications in accordance with the guidelines provided by reference  (a) and this MARADMIN.   2.  Dates     a.  FY26 WO Reserve Selection Board.  On or about 10 June 2025,  the board will convene at Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps for  approximately 2 weeks.     b.  Application Deadline.  The deadline for submission of  applications is 15 April 2025.  Late applications will not be  accepted.    3.  Electronic Applications.  All WO applications will be submitted electronically in accordance with the instructions provided in the following paragraphs.  All submitted documents shall be legible.   Marines who have questions regarding the technical use of the  electronic application may contact the Marine Corps Recruiting  Command (MCRC) point of contact listed in paragraph 16 of this  message.  Qualified Marines are required to obtain a Commanding  Officer (CO) or Inspector-Instructor (I-I) endorsement at each level  of command up to the first General Officer (GO) in their endorsing  chain of command and submit their complete application through DoD  SAFE (Secure Access File Exchange), https:(slash)(slash)safe.apps. mil/, to the following email address:  [email protected].  Marines are to follow all  instructions within DoD SAFE when uploading and submitting their  application.  Hard copy applications will be accepted on a  case-by-case basis.  COs/I-Is must ensure that their endorsements,  denoting their level of confidence in the Marines, are promptly  returned to the Marines so that the Marines may submit their  applications prior to the deadline.  Commands do not necessarily  need to review all of the information contained in the applications  in order to determine a level of endorsement.  Leaders in the chains  of command should only request review of items relevant to  determining the level of confidence the CO/I-I has in a Marine.   Commands must ensure that Marines receive original copies of all  endorsements.  4.  WO Technical Qualification.  Marines are encouraged to contact  their respective Military Occupational Field Sponsors to determine  technical eligibility for a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).   Per references (a) and (b), to apply for the FY26 Enlisted to WO  Reserve Selection Board, Marines must be technically and  professionally qualified to serve in the MOS for which they are  applying.  MOS, assignments, and billets held must be identified in  the application. 5.  Billet Vacancies (BV).  The below-listed BV are available  for the FY26 Enlisted to WO Reserve selection board.  SMCR  applications must identify preferred assignment locations.      a.  AR Marines only: 0170 (4), 6004 (1) and 6502 (1).   Assignment locations will be based on the needs of the AR program  upon attendance at the Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC).     b.  SMCR Marines only: BMOS  RESRUC  City                Unit 0170  00985   Chicopee            MASS-6 MACG-48 4th MAW  0170  01146   Great Lakes         MTACS-48 MACG-48 4th MAW 0170  04160   Pensacola NAS       MATSG-42 Trng Com NAS Pensacola Fl 0170  14641   Seal Beach          Hqtrs Btry 5/14 4th MarDiv 0170  14301   Fort Worth          Hqtrs Btry 14th Mar Regt 4th                                    MarDiv 0170  14321   Grand Prairie       Hqtrs Btry 2/14 4th MarDiv  0170  21831   Tampa               H and S Co 4th AA Bn 4th MarDiv  0170  73010   Mobile              3d Forecon Co 4th MarDiv  0205  14806   San Diego           DS CO ISB MarForRes  0210  14804   Oceana              CI/Humint Co B ISB FHG MarForRes  0210  14803   San Antonio         CI/Humint Co A ISB FHG MarForRes 0430  00512   McGuire AFB         AFB MWSS-472 MAG-49 4th MAW 0430  00051   McGuire AFB         Hqtrs MAG-49 4th MAW  0620  00407   Great Lakes         Hqtrs MWCS-48 MACG-48 4th MAW 0630  21685   Brooklyn            GS Comm Co 6th Bn FHG MarForRes  0630  00407   Great Lakes         Hqtrs MWCS-48 MACG-48 4th MAW  0670  04048   Greensboro          Comm Co CLR45 4th MLG  0670  00407   Great Lakes         Hqtrs MWCS-48 MACG-48 4th MAW 0803  14641   Seal Beach          Hqtrs Btry 5/14 4th MarDiv  0803  14301   Fort Worth          Hqtrs Btry 14th Mar Regt 4th                                    MarDiv  0803  14641   Seal Beach          Hqtrs Btry 5/14 4th MarDiv  0803  14321   Grand Prairie       Hqtrs Btry 2/14 4th MarDiv  0803  14331   Bristol             Hqtrs Btry 3/14 4th MarDiv  1120  00985   Chicopee            MASS-6 MACG-48 4th MAW  1120  00540   Chicopee            Det B MWSS-472 MAG-49 4th MAW  1120  22324   Battle Creek        Engr Spt Co 6th ESB 4th MLG  1310  00512   McGuire AFB         MWSS-472 MAG-49 4th MAW  1310  21836   Galveston           LCC C 4th AA Bn 4th MarDiv  1390  71701   Wilmington          Bulk Fuel Co B (-) 6th ESB 4th MLG  2110  04046   Kansas City         Hqtrs Co CLR 4 4th MLG 2110  04055   Waco                Maint Co CLB 453 CLR 4 4th MLG 2120  04050   Ayer                Det 5 Maint Co CLB 451 CLR 45 4th                                    MLG 2120  04055   Waco                Maint Co CLB 453 CLR 4 4th MLG 2120  14321   Grand Prairie       Hqtrs Btry 2/14 4th MarDiv  2120  14331   Bristol             Hqtrs Btry 3/14 4th MarDiv  2120  14641   Seal Beach          Hqtrs Btry 5/14 4th MarDiv  2120  14301   Fort Worth          Hqtrs Btry 14th Mar Regt 4th                                    MarDiv  2305  00527   Selfridge ANGB      Det B MWSS-471 MAG-41 4th MAW  2305  01149   Miramar MCAS        MWSS-473 MAG-41 4th MAW  2305  00512   McGuire AFB         MWSS-472 MAG-49 4th MAW 2340  04059   Greenville          Det 1 Sup Co CLB 451 CLR 45 4th                                    MLG 2805  04049   Greensboro          Det 4 Maint Co CLB 451 CLR 45 4th                                    MLG 2805  21684   Brooklyn            Svc Co 6th Comm Bn FHG MarForRes  3010  04058   Raleigh             Sup Co CLB 451 CLR 45 4th MLG 3010  04064   Albany              Det 2 Sup Co CLB 453 CLR 4 4th MLG 3010  04036   Charlotte           H and S Co CLB 451 CLR 45 4th MLG  3010  04058   Raleigh             Sup Co CLB 451 CLR 45 4th MLG 3010  29461   Buckley AFB         H and S Co CLB 453 CLR 4 4th MLG 3102  04062   San Jose            Sup Co CLB 453 CLR 4 4th MLG 3510  04066   Las Vegas           Truck Co 23d Mar Regt 4th MarDiv  5702  14641   Seal Beach          Hqtrs Btry 5/14 4th MarDiv  5702  14131   Bridgeton           H and S Co 3/23 4th MarDiv  5702  14321   Grand Prairie       Hqtrs Btry 2/14 4th MarDiv  5702  14211   Ft Devens           H and S Co 1/25 4th MarDiv  5702  14161   Detroit             H and S Co 1/24 4th MarDiv  5702  14111   Ellington           H and S Co 1/23 4th MarDiv  5702  14666   Smyrna              Pers Ret and Proc Co CLR 45 4th                                    MLG 5910  01284   Oceana              Det EW/C MACS-24 MACG-48 4th MAW 5950  01236   Fort Worth NAS JRB  Det A ATC MACS-24 MACG-48 4th MAW 6502  04780   Camp Pendleton MCAS HMLA-775 (-) MAG-41 4th MAW 6604  01136   Fort Worth NAS JRB  MALS-41 MAG-41 4th MAW 6604  01774   New River MCAS      VMM-774 MAG-49 4th MAW 6877  01236   Fort Worth NAS JRB  Det A ATC MACS-24 MACG-48 4th MAW  6.  Qualified Marines are encouraged to submit applications in  accordance with the guidelines provided by reference (a) and this  MARADMIN.  In accordance with reference (l), no promotion photos  will be submitted with the application.  Marines should follow the  sample application and endorsements should follow the format and  content located at https:(slash)(slash)www.mcrc.marines.mil/ Marine-Officer/Officer-Naval-Enlisted-Applicants/ with the  exception of the following:      a.  Submit appropriate Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS)  screens for Service Record Book (SRB) pages that have been replaced  per reference (c) by MCTFS.  Marines must ensure SRB pages which  have been removed and replaced by MCTFS are updated, and these pages  must be made part of their application.  Due to operational  necessity, all Marines are required to provide their full Social  Security Number (SSN) and other Personally Identifiable Information  (PII) on the data sheet only.  PII is required to track, identify  and evaluate applicants throughout the application process.        b.  In accordance with reference (d), the Commanding General  (CG) MCRC is the adjudicating authority for any tattoo issue  involving accessions (both officer and enlisted), to include  enlisted Marines who apply for a commissioning or warrant officer  program and prior service accessions.  All Marines will complete the  Tattoo Screening Form (TSF) and Statement of Understanding (SOU).  A  copy of the TSF and SOU may be found in the Warrant Officer sample  application that can be found on the MCRC website at https:(slash) (slash)www.mcrc.marines.mil/Marine-Officer/Officer-Naval-Enlisted- Applicants/. Marines and certifying commissioned officers are  required to fill out the entire form except the re-verification  portion.  Commands must ensure that color photos are included and  forwarded with the application.  Marines must submit full length  photos in Physical Training (PT) gear (green shorts-green t-shirt)  from the left, right, front, and back.  Marines with body markings  must submit a clear, close-up color photograph of each body marking  accompanied by an explanation addressing the content (description  and meaning), location, size, and date the body marking was made.   For body markings located in private areas, Marines will submit a  drawing and a written description detailing the criteria cited by  this paragraph in lieu of a photograph.  Private areas are defined  as any portion of the body that is covered by the PT uniform.   Photo/drawing of the body marking is required in the application  only.  Digital photos/drawings of body markings will not be filed in  the Marines' Official Military Personnel Files, nor be viewed by the  board.  The photographs and screening forms aid CG MCRC in ensuing  all officer accessions are within standards.     c.  Disciplinary Action.  Per reference (c), Unit Punishment  Books (UPB) are only filed in the SRB if applicable.  Therefore,  include a UPB as an additional enclosure to the basic application  if applicable.  For those Marines who do not have a UPB, include  the following statement as an additional paragraph in the basic  application: "No UPB provided due to no record of disciplinary  action."      d.  Applicants must disclose all instances of disciplinary  and/or investigative actions taken against the Marine, regardless  of the outcome.  This includes but is not limited to:  court martial  proceedings, civilian court proceedings, administrative separation  processing, non-judicial punishment, command investigations,  Prohibited Activities and Conduct investigations, and any other  investigation conducted by a government agency.  This includes court  proceedings of any kind resulting in an acquittal, dismissal, or  deferred prosecution; and any investigation or proceeding in which  the basis is unfounded or unsubstantiated.  Marines reporting such  instances must provide a detailed statement with any associated  documentation explaining the circumstances of the matter and the  disposition.     e.  Marines must submit a 100 - 500 word essay that addresses  why they want to become a WO in the Marine Corps.     f.  Physical Fitness.  Per reference (e), Marines are required  to have a current Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT) on file.   The PFT induction standard for TBS is a first class PFT defined in  reference (e).  Marines are required to maintain Marine Corps  body composition and military appearance.     g.  Test Scores.  Per reference (a), Marines must possess a  minimum Electronics Repair (EL) composite score of 110 derived from  one of the following tests:          1) Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB),         2) Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT)             They can also qualify with one of the following standardized  tests:         1) Minimum combined English and Math score of 39 or a  composite score of 22 on the American College Test (ACT)         2) Minimum combined Math and Verbal or Math and Critical  Reading score of 1000 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).   Marines who meet the aptitude test score requirement with an ACT or  a SAT score must include a certified copy of the test report as an  enclosure to the application.  Marines who meet the aptitude test  score requirement with an ASVAB must use the Basic Training Record  (BTR) as evidence of a qualifying EL score.  Classification test  scores are located on the test score screen of MCTFS.  If scores  are in MCTFS, but do not appear on the BTR, attach a copy of the  test score screen to the BTR and submit as an enclosure to the  application.  Only EL scores resident within MCTFS will be accepted  as official scores of record for all Marines.       h.  Age.  There is no age restriction.     i.  Rank.  Sergeant and above.     j.  Qualifying service         (1) SMCR Marines.  In addition to the eligibility criteria, Marines who apply for a SMCR billet should have no less than 8 or more than 20 projected years of Qualifying Naval Service (QNS) as indicated on the Career Retirement Credit Report.  Marines selected on the FY26 Enlisted to WO Reserve Selection Board are tentatively  scheduled for appointment on 1 February 2026.  When computing the  amount of total QNS, use the convening date of 10 June 2025.  When  calculating SMCR QNS, add the total number of satisfactory years  to the total number of months from the Marine's anniversary date to  the projected convening date of the board.          (2) AR Marines.  AR Marines who apply for WO to fill an AR WO vacancy must have neither less than 8 nor more than 20 years of  Active Naval Service (ANS) on the date the board convenes.  For the  purpose of this requirement, ANS is defined as active duty naval  service which would qualify the Marine for an active duty retirement  upon completion of 20 years of naval service.   When calculating AR  ANS, take the number of active duty points paid then divide by  365.25.  Active duty in the U.S. Army or U.S. Air Force is not  creditable as naval service.  This prerequisite is required to  ensure selectees meet targeted active duty naval service for future  competitive promotions, and future promotion potential within its  population.         (3) AR Marines who apply for SMCR WO Billets.  AR Marines  are exempt from the 8 years ANS requirement but still must meet the  8 years qualifying service.  AR Marines who accept an appointment  for a SMCR billet must be released from the AR program.  They will  be identified by a separate correspondence but no later than  31 December 2025.     k.  Waivers.  Requests for waivers shall be submitted as part of  the Marine's basic letter, and a recommendation for waiver approval  must be made in the GO endorsements at the major subordinate  command level.     l.  Retest Procedures.  Marines whose test scores do not satisfy  minimum requirements must retest immediately to ensure scores are  posted prior to submission of an application.  Marines will not be  allowed to retest without first obtaining written authorization from  their commands at the battalion/squadron level via the Command  Authorization Letter found within reference (g).  These requests may  be signed "by direction" by the unit Career Retention Specialist or  any staff officer with "by direction" authority from the CO.   Marines are highly encouraged to follow the Command Authorization  Letter template found within reference (g), enclosure (1), to avoid  administrative processing delays due to incorrect letter format.   The Command Authorization Letter template can also be downloaded  from the Manpower Studies and Analysis (MPA) Test Control website at  https:(slash)(slash)www.manpower.usmc.mil/webcenter/portal/MPA/ Testing.  Marines should then schedule an AFCT retest with the  nearest base or installation education center or authorized Marine  Corps test site.  Marines are not authorized to take an ASVAB/AFCT  retest at a Military Entrance Processing Station or Military Entrance  Test site.  Marines may only take the AFCT twice in a twelve (12)  month period.  In addition, Marines will not be retested earlier  than six (6) months following the most recent retest.  Exceptions to  those requirements can only be authorized by the Commandant of the  Marine Corps (MPA Test Control).  Failure to follow AFCT retesting  policy will result in test score invalidation.  Marines may submit  their applications pending AFQT/AFCT retesting if they are using  their EL score to meet the aptitude test score requirements  established by reference (a) provided the following conditions are  met:          (1) Commands must endorse the applications with a projected  date for testing availability and test results.         (2) Testing must be completed no later than 60 days prior to  the convening date of the selection board in order to ensure test  scores can be recorded and reflected in MCTFS.  Convening date of  the board is on or about 10 June 2025; therefore, testing must be  completed no later than 10 April 2025.  Marines must provide a copy  of their updated scores as soon as they receive them.          (3) Marines are advised that if the qualifying score is not  reflected in MCTFS by the convening date of the board, the  application will be determined ineligible and not forwarded to the  board for consideration.  Reference (g) provides information on the  Marine Corps Classification Testing Program and publishes initial  testing and retest prerequisites.  Arrangements and coordination  with Army testing facilities in Kuwait have been made to test  Marines.  Army testing facilities are located at Camp Arifjan and  Camp Buehring.  If not located within 50 miles of a Marine Corps or  sister service testing facility or if any other extenuating  circumstances exist regarding AFCT retest authorization, contact MPA  Test Control DSN 278-9368/Comm: (703) 784-9368.     m.  OMPF and Master Brief Sheet (MBS).  Per references (c) and  (i), each Marine is personally responsible for ensuring the accuracy  and completeness of their OMPF and MBS.  The most expeditious means  of accessing and viewing the OMPF and MBS are through OMPF online  via Marine Online (MOL).  Marines are advised that the OMPFs and  MBSs are distributed to the board in advance of the convening date.   Therefore, it is imperative that the Marine review their OMPF and  MBS in a timely manner.  If deficiencies such as missing fitness  reports, date gaps, or unreadable documents are present in the  OMPFs, Marines are personally responsible for correcting the  deficiencies with Manpower Management Records and Performance  Branch (MMRP).  The deadline to submit Official Military Personnel  File (OMPF) related information is no later than 24 May 2025.  All  emails submitted to MMRP-20 will include "FY26 WO Reserve Selection  Board" the subject line.  Emails not including said information on  subject line or submitted after said date may not be reviewed in  time for said board.  Only information that has posted to Marine  Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) and OMPF by 2359 EST on 31 May 2025  will be submitted to the board.     n.  Billet Choices.  If qualified, Marines may indicate  additional billet choices provided in paragraph 5b of this MARADMIN.   Additional billet choices should be listed in order of preference.   Due to fluctuations in structure and personnel requirements, some of the primary MOS(s) and BV(s) listed in this MARADMIN may close out  prior to the convening date of the board.  Marines whose primary MOS  choices or billet locations close out will automatically have their  subsequent MOS choice considered as their primary.  Marines must  apply for specific billets at specific sites listed in this MARADMIN  where they will subsequently be assigned.  Marines must indicate  billet and MOS choices in the sample application form located on the  MCRC website at website at https:(slash)(slash)www.mcrc.marines.mil/ Marine-Officer/Officer-Naval-Enlisted-Applicants/.  This requirement  also applies to AR Marines desiring release from the AR Program in  order to fill a SMCR billet.  The Commandant of the Marine Corps has  approved procedures to select Marines for appointment to WO where  they can continue to actively participate in the SMCR.  AR Marines  may apply for a SMCR MOS vacancy; however, an AR Marine who is  selected for a SMCR MOS vacancy and accepts appointment in that MOS  will not be retained on active duty in the AR program.  Further, an  AR Marine applying for a SMCR MOS requirement must include the  following statement in addition to the application:  "I understand  that if I am selected for and accept appointment in one of the SMCR  MOS requirements for which I have applied, I will be released from  active duty in the AR program no later than 30 days before the day  in which I accept appointment to Warrant Officer.  I further  understand selection to the grade of Warrant Officer requires that  I affiliate with the designated unit for a period of 3 years."  7.  Application completeness.  Applications received without all  endorsements will not be considered by the board.  Ineligible  Marines will not be considered by the board.  COs/I-I should not  recommend appointment for Marines who do not meet the eligibility criteria and do not qualify for a waiver.  If the senior endorser  deems a Marine "not recommended" for appointment, the Marine is  ineligible for board consideration.  Marines who receive an  endorsement of "not recommended" from the senior endorser and  forward their application to MCRC will have their application  removed from consideration and not forwarded to the board.  COs/I-Is   are directed to pass this information to eligible Marines within  their commands, review applications for completeness, ensure that  Marines who are requesting a waiver receive comprehensive  justification on all endorsements (including the senior endorser),  and make definitive recommendations regarding all applicants who  submit applications.  Requests for waiver of disciplinary action  requirements will be considered if appropriate justification is  provided in accordance with the following:   8.  Proof of security clearance or open investigation.  All  applicants must have their Security Manager complete a Security  Clearance Verification Letter.  A sample of the Security Clearance  Verification Letter can be found on the MCRC website at  https:(slash)(slash)www.mcrc.marines.mil/Marine-Officer/ Officer-Naval-Enlisted-Applicants/under "General Forms."        9.  Medical Qualifications.  A complete medical examination must be  completed and submitted separately from the application.  Medical  documents must include a Report of Medical Examination (DD Form  2808), Report of Medical History (DD Form 2807-1), and an Annual  Certification of physical condition or current Preventative Health  Assessment, if applicable.  A medical examination must have been  completed within 24 months prior to anticipated date of appointment on 1 February 2026.  Applicants must pay particular attention to the  following items:            a.  Marks and scars must be listed.        b.  Dental class type 1 or 2, documented on the DD Form 2808 in  block 43, and have block 83.a. signed by a dentist or submit a  dental examination as a separate enclosure.  Dental records should  be updated to reflect the most current dental examination.      c.  HIV results must be within 24 months of check-in to include  date tested and roster number.          d.  Distance vision must be documented in block 61 of the DD  Form 2808.  If vision does not correct to 20/20, a current manifest  refraction and ophthalmology evaluation is required.  Applicants  with a history of vision correction surgery must have all  pre-operative and post-operative reports included with the medical  documents.       e.  The results of an updated audiogram must be included in DD  Form 2808 block 71.a. or as a separate enclosure.  If any results  are outside the normal range, per reference (h), section 38, submit  an Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) or Audiology consultation/evaluation and  interpretation.      f.  Female Marines over the age of 21 must have a current  Papanicolaou (PAP) test within the past 36 months.  The pathology  report from the most recent test must be submitted.            g.  Ensure all "Yes" answers on DD Form 2807-1 are explained by  the physician in block 29.  All pertinent medical clearance  documents for each condition disclosed in the DD Form 2807-1 should  be provided.     h.  Ensure all answers on DD Form 2808 blocks 17-42 (excluding  block 41 for males) are marked normal or abnormal.  "NE" is not an  acceptable answer. 10.  Extensions.  Requests for extensions will not be entertained.   To ensure proper filing of separate correspondence addressed to  the president of the board for inclusion with an application,  include the Marines' names, EDIPI numbers, and MOS choices.   Letters of recommendation from officers outside the normal COC who  have knowledge of the Marines' leadership qualities and their  potential for appointment may be submitted electronically to  [email protected] up until 30 May 2025 in order  to be considered.  Correspondence arriving after this date will not  be seen by the board.      11.  Recurring application discrepancies noted on past selection  boards include:      a.  Senior endorsers neglecting to make definitive  recommendations regarding a Marine's application     b.  Marines applying for a MOS they are not qualified for     c.  COC neglecting to vet Marines for MOS qualifications     d.  Gaps in fitness reports     e.  Missing statements supporting NJPs and page 11 entries  (i.e. fraternization statement)     f.  Incomplete statements regarding initiation, completion,  or type of security investigation/clearance     g.  Missing current physical fitness or combat fitness test  scores      h.  Missing proof or verification of citizenship (if Basic  Individual Record reflects Alien)     i.  Letters of recommendation neglecting to address the  Marines' experience in the MOS they are applying for     j.  Missing documents from the OMPF:         1.  Fitness reports         2.  Award citation write-ups          3.  Any information not documented in the OMPF    12.  Changes to Status.  COs/I-Is must notify MCRC in writing of  any changes which affect enlistment status, medical status, or  disciplinary action which occurs after submission of an  application.      13.  Basic Reenlistment Prerequisites.  In addition to the  requirements contained in reference (a), Marines must meet the  basic reenlistment prerequisites per reference (l).  Applying to  the WO Selection Board does not justify an extension of an End of  Active Service (EAS) date or a reenlistment as the sole basis.   If a Marine will EAS prior to the appointment date on or about  1 February 2026, the Marines will need to coordinate with their  respective career planner and CO/I-I for guidance. 14.  Post Selection     a.  All WO selection results are considered confidential and cannot be released under any circumstances until approved by the  CMC.  Once CMC approves, results will be published by MARADMIN  message.        b.  Selectees are scheduled to be appointed on or about 1  February 2026 and will attend the WOBC.       c.  By separate orders, selectees will be ordered to report to the CG, Marine Corps Combat Development Command to attend the WOBC  at TBS in January 2026.       d.  A Reserve WO lineal control number is determined based upon  seniority of a WO in his/her permanent enlisted grade at the time  of appointment.  Per Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 12241, Reserve  appointments to permanent WO grades are for an indefinite term and  are held during the pleasure of the Secretary concerned.   Accordingly, the CO, TBS or any required MOS follow-on school may  request that CMC terminate the appointment of a WO who fails  the WOBC or any required MOS follow-on school.        e.  SMCR selectees may be eligible for the SMCR Warrant Officer  Accession Bonus.  All requests must be submitted no later than 31  December 2025.  Point of contact is GySgt Jean-Claude at  (703)432-9077. 15.  Cancellation.  This MARADMIN is cancelled 28 February 2026. 16.  The point of contact (POC) for the MARADMIN is Mr. Brent  Reidenbach.  Please refer to the POC information at the beginning  of this MARADMIN or email [email protected] 17.  Release authorized by Major General William J. Bowers,  Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command.//