R 051548Z DEC 24 MARADMIN 587/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CG MCRC QUANTICO VA// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26) ENLISTED TO WARRANT OFFICER (WO) REGULAR 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 MPP-20/YMD:20161021// REF/D/MSGID:DOC/CMC MIFD/YMD:20000714// REF/E/MSGID:RMG/CMC MPO/YMD:20240412// REF/F/MSGID:DOC/BUMED/YMD:20050812// REF/G/MSGID:DOC/CMC MMEA/YMD:20100908// REF/H/MSGID:DOC/CMC MRA/YMD:20140204// REF/I/MSGID:DOC/CMC MMRP-30/YMD:20180501// 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 7220.24P,  SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS (SRB) AND BROKEN SERVICE SELECTIVE  RETENTION BONUS (BSSRB) PROGRAM, REF (D) IS MCO P1070.12K, W/CH 1  MARINE CORPS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (SHORT TITLE:  IRAM).  REF (E) IS MCBUL 1020, MARINE CORPS TATTOO POLICY. REF (F)  IS MCO 6100.13A W/CH 4, MARINE CORPS PHYSICAL FITNESS AND COMBAT  FITNESS TESTS (PFT/CFT).  REF (G) IS MCO 6110.3A W/CH3, MARINE CORPS  BODY COMPOSITION AND MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM. REF (H) IS NAVMED  P117, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, MANUAL OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT  (MANMED), CHAPTER 15, PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR  ENLISTMENT, COMMISSION, AND SPECIAL DUTY.  REF (I) IS MCO 1040.31,  ENLISTED RETENTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.  REF (J) IS MCO  1230.5C, CLASSIFICATION TESTING.  REF (K) IS MCO 1610.7A, PERFORMANCE  EVALUATION SYSTEM (SHORT TITLE: PES).   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) Regular Selection Board.   Qualified Marines are encouraged to submit applications in  accordance with the guidelines provided by reference (a) and this  MARADMIN. 2.  Dates     a.  Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) will convene the  FY26 WO Regular Selection Board at Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps  on or about 6 May 2025 for approximately 3 weeks.       b.  Application Deadline.  The deadline for submission of  applications is 10 February 2025.  Marines should complete their  applications and submit them before the established deadline.       3.  Per reference (a), the WO program is designed to provide the  Marine Corps with technical specialists who perform duties that  require extensive knowledge of a particular Military Occupational  Specialty (MOS), and can be assigned successive tours of duty in  their primary MOS.  MOS credibility is a key factor for selection.   In accordance with references (a) and (b), Marines must be  technically and professionally qualified to serve in the MOS for  which they are applying.  Marines are encouraged to contact their  respective primary MOS monitors and the military Occupational Field  (OCCFLD) Sponsors as a notice of intent to submit for consideration  to the WO program and to determine technical eligibility for a MOS.   For a listing of OCCFLD Sponsors, please contact your career planer. To apply for the WO program, Marines must be technically and  professionally qualified to serve in one of the below-listed MOS(s):  0160, 0170, 0205, 0210, 0430, 0620, 0630, 0640, 0670, 0803, 1120, 1310, 1390, 1710, 1720, 2110, 2120, 2125, 2305, 2340, 2602, 2805,  3010, 3102, 3302, 3402, 3408, 3510, 4130, 4430, 4503, 5502, 5702,  5804, 5805, 5910, 5950, 5970, 6004, 6302, 6502, 6604, 6802, 7002, 7216  4.  If qualified per reference (b), Marines may indicate additional  MOS choices from the list above.  Due to fluctuations in structure  and personnel requirements, some of the MOS(s) listed above may  close out prior to the convening of the board.  A Marine whose  primary MOS choice closes out will automatically have his or her  alternate choices considered in order of the applicant's precedence.   5.  Qualified Marines are encouraged to submit their application in  accordance with the guidelines provided by reference (a) and this  MARADMIN.  Marines should follow the sample application guidelines  and endorsements should follow the format and content located at  www.mcrc.marines.mil/Marine-Officer/Officer-Naval-Enlisted- Applicants/. 6.  All Marines are required to obtain a commander's endorsement at  each level of their chain 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.  Commanders must ensure that their endorsements,  denoting their level of confidence, are promptly returned to the  Marine prior to the application deadline.  Commands must ensure  that all Marines receive original copies of their letters of  endorsement.   7.  Applications received without all endorsements from the Marine's  chain of command will not be considered by the board.  Ineligible  Marines will not be considered by the board.  COs should not  recommend appointment for Marines who do not meet the eligibility  criteria and do not qualify for a waiver.  Waivers are granted on a  case-by-case basis only to the exceptionally qualified.  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 are  directed to pass this information to eligible Marines in their  commands, review applications for completeness, ensure that Marines  requesting waivers receive comprehensive justification on all  endorsements from the chain of command (including the senior  endorser), and make definitive recommendations regarding all Marines  who submit an application.  COs must specifically address the  technical proficiency of the Marine in each MOS(s) for which they  are applying.  Endorsements and applications must be screened  closely to ensure that only technically and professionally qualified  Marines are submitted for consideration.     a. Submit appropriate Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS)  screens for Service Record Book (SRB) pages that have been replaced  per reference (d) 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. Per reference (d), Unit Punishment books (UPB) are only  filed in the SRB if applicable.  Therefore, only include UPB as an  additional enclosure if applicable.  For those Marines who do not  have one, include a statement as an additional paragraph in the  basic application that states "No UPB is provided due to no record  of disciplinary action."     c.  Marines must possess unquestionable character and exercise  sound judgment at all times. Accordingly, 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, a dismissal, or a 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.    8.  Per references (d) and (h) each Marine is personally  responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of their  Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF) and Master Brief Sheet  (MBS).  The most expeditious means of accessing and viewing the  OMPF and MBS is through OMPF Online via Marine Online (MOL).   Marines are advised that the OMPF and MBS are distributed to the  board room in advance of the convening date.  Therefore, it is  imperative that Marines review their OMPFs 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 these problems.  9.  Pre-commissioning physical examination documents must be  submitted per chapter 15 of reference (f).  Reference (f) can be  accessed via the following website:  http:www.med.navy.mil/directives/pages/navmed-manmed.aspx.  See  paragraph 13 of this MARADMIN for additional information regarding  submission of medical documents.  10.  Proof of security clearance or open investigation.  All Marines  must have their security managers complete a security clearance  verification letter.  A sample of the security clearance  verification letter can be found on the MCRC website at  www.mcrc.marines.mil/Marine-Officer/Officer-Naval-Enlisted- Applicants/ under "General Forms".  MCRC must be notified  immediately of any changes to the status of a Marine's security  clearance.       11.  In addition to the requirements contained in references (a)  and (g), Marines must meet the eligibility criteria listed below.     a.  Reference (e) covers the Marine Corps tattoo policy.  In  accordance with reference (e), 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 on the MCRC website at  http:www.mcrc.marines.mil/Marine-Officer/Officer-Naval-Enlisted- Applicants/ under "General Forms".  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 with body markings must submit a close up color photo and  explanation of each body marking addressing the content  (description and meaning), location, size, number of body markings  and date the body marking was made.  In addition, Marines must  submit full length photos in Physical Training (PT) gear  (green shorts-green t-shirt) from the left, right, front and back.   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 OMPFs, nor be viewed by the board.  The photographs  and screening forms aid CG MCRC in ensuring all officer accessions  are within standards.     b.  Per reference (a), no age restriction is established;  however, Marines must meet service eligibility requirements.  Use  the convening date of the board, 6 May 2025, when computing the  amount of active naval service.  Active duty in the U.S. Army or  U.S. Air Force is not creditable as naval service.       c.  Per reference (a), Marines must possess either a minimum  Electronics Repair (EL) composite score of 110 derived from the  Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) or the Armed  Forces Classification Test (AFCT); or a minimum combined English  and Math score of 39 or a composite score of 22 on the American  College Test (ACT); or a minimum combined Math and Verbal score of  1000 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). If using the most  recent version of the SAT, the Math and Critical Reading categories  are used to meet the requirement of the 1000 score or higher.   Marines who meet the aptitude test score requirement with an ACT or  SAT test score must include a certified copy of the test report  with the application.  Marines who meet the aptitude test score  requirement with an ASVAB/AFCT must use the MCTFS Test Screen as  evidence of a qualifying EL score.  Only EL scores within MCTFS  will be accepted as official scores of record for all Marines.       d.  Marines must submit a 100 - 500 word essay that must address  why they want to become a WO in the Marine Corps.     e.  Physical Fitness.  Per reference (f), 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 (f).  Marines are required to maintain Marine Corps body  composition and military appearance. 12.  Waivers:  Requests for a waiver of the eligibility  requirements, except those established as unwaiverable by law or  specified as unwaiverable by this MARADMIN, may be considered on a  case-by-case basis by CG MCRC.  Requests for waiver shall be  submitted as a part of the Marine's basic letter, and a  recommendation for waiver approval made in the GO's endorsement at  the major subordinate command level.  Requests for waiver of  disciplinary action requirements will only be considered if  appropriate justification is provided.      a.  The minimum pay grade of sergeant and the citizenship  requirements, will not be waived.  Time in service and/or the  requirement to be serving in the regular Marine Corps may be waived  on a case-by-case basis.     b.  A waiver for the EL test score requirement will be  considered only if the Marine has an Armed Forces Qualification Test  score of 70 or greater.  Marines with test scores that do not  satisfy the minimum requirements are encouraged to retest immediately  to ensure scores are posted prior to submission of an application.   Reference (j) provides information on the Marine Corps Classification  Testing Program and publishes initial testing, and retest  prerequisites.  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 (j).  Marines are advised that if a qualifying  score is not reflected in MCTFS by the convening of the board, the  application will be determined ineligible.  Marines may submit  applications pending 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 applications with a projected  date for testing availability in order for test results to be  accepted for the application.          (2)  To ensure test scores can be recorded and reflected in  MCTFS in sufficient time for applications to be submitted, testing  must be completed no later than 60 days prior to the convening date  of the selection board.  The convening date of the board is on or  about 6 May 2025; therefore, testing must be completed no later than  6 March 2025.         (3)  Marines must provide a copy of their updated scores as  soon as they receive them.   13.  A complete medical exam 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), Annual Certification of Physical Condition  or current Preventative Health Assessment (PHA) if applicable and  any supporting documentation as needed.  Physicals must have been  completed within 24 months prior to anticipated date of appointment  on 1 February 2026.  Marines currently deployed to locations that do  not have access to medical facilities are authorized to submit  pre-commissioning medical documents immediately upon return  stateside, but no later than 1 September 2026.  14.  Applicants and medical providers must closely review the  medical forms to ensure accuracy and completeness.  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 of the  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.   15.  WO medical documents will be submitted via DoD SAFE directly to  the [email protected] organizational inbox  separately from their application and reviewed for completeness  upon receipt.  Additional medical documentation or testing may be  required.  Upon publication of the selection list, it is the  responsibility of the WO selectees to contact MCRC to ensure that  medical requirements are met for appointment.  Select grade to WO  will not be reflected in MCTFS until selectees have met all medical  requirements to accept appointment.  Orders to future MCC and to  the WOBC will not be initiated until selectee(s) are determined to  be medically qualified by BUMED via MCRC.   16.  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 25 April 2025 in order  to be considered.  Correspondence arriving after this date will not  be seen by the board.   17.  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 an MOS for which they are not qualified      c.  COC neglecting to vet Marines for MOS qualifications     d.  Date 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  score      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 18.  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 Marine will need to coordinate  with his or her respective career planner and CO for guidance.  Per  reference (c), Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) eligible Marines  who reenlist subsequent to selection will have the initial payment  suspended until such time as actually appointed or their names are  removed from the selection list.  Application for the WO Program is  not a bar to entitlement to bonuses for either the initial payment  or the anniversary payments until appointed.  Marines whose names  are removed from a selection list may regain SRB eligibility  provided the provisions of reference (c) are met.  The suspension  will then be lifted and the bonus paid on a pro-rata basis if the  Marine returns to the SRB eligible skill.  SRB entitlement is  terminated without provisions for reinstatement when SRB Marines  are appointed as WOs. Appointees will not be required to forfeit  any portion of a previously paid bonus. 19.  Selection results are considered confidential and cannot be  released under any circumstances until approved by the CMC.   Results will be published via MARADMIN immediately upon CMC  approval.  Selectees are scheduled to be appointed on or about 1  February 2026.  The selectees will attend the active duty WOBC.  By  separate orders, selectees will be ordered to report to the  Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command to  attend the WOBC at TBS in January 2026. 20.  COs should notify MCRC in writing of any changes affecting  enlistment status, medical status, or disciplinary action which  occurs after submission of an application.  21.  This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve. 22.  This MARADMIN is cancelled 28 Feb 2026.  23.  The point of contact (POC) for the MARADMIN is Mr. Brent  Reidenbach.  Please refer to the POC information at the beginning  of the MARADMIN for correspondence or email at  [email protected] 24.  Release authorized by Major General William J. Bowers,  Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command.//