R 151300Z SEP 25 MARADMIN 428/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM// SUBJ/FY26 STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER PROMOTION BOARD SCHEDULE AND POLICIES// REF/A/MSGID: DOC/CMC MMPR-2/14JUN2012// REF/B/MSGID: DOC/CMC MRA RA/26JUN2020// REF/C/MSGID: MSG/CMC/081912ZJUN20// REF/D/MSGID: MSG/CMC/132101ZSEP21// REF/E/MSGID: MSG/CMC/191450ZDEC16// REF/F/MSGID: MSG/CMC/071600ZJUL22// REF/G/MSGID: MSG/CMC/191800ZJAN22// REF/H/MSGID: MSG/CMC/201305ZSEP22// REF/I/MSGID: DOC/CMC MMRP-30/05JUN23// REF/J/MSGID: DOC/CMC TECOM/23FEB21// REF/K/MSGID: MSG/CMC/161300ZJUN23// REF/L/MSGID: MSG/CMC MRA RA/251446ZJUN21// REF/M/MSGID: DOC/CMC MMSR/15FEB2019// REF/N/MSGID: MSG/CMC/071824ZAPR25// REF A IS MCO P1400.32D W/CH 2 MARINE CORPS PROMOTION MANUAL VOLUME 2 ENLISTED PROMOTIONS. REF B IS MCO 1040R.31, MARINE CORPS RESERVE ENLISTED RETENTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. REF C IS MARADMIN 334/20, FORTHCOMING CHANGES TO MCO P1400.32D, MARINE CORPS PROMOTION MANUAL, VOLUME 2, ENLISTED PROMOTIONS. REF D IS MARADMIN 474/21, UPDATED ENLISTED PME REQUIREMENTS BY GRADE. REF E IS MARADMIN 663/16 EXEMPTION TO ENLISTED PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION POLICY FOR MARINES SERVING ON SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENTS. REF F IS MARADMIN 342/22, SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE FOR THE EXEMPTION TO ENLISTED PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION POLICY FOR MARINES SERVING ON SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENTS. REF G IS MARADMIN 013/22, MARINE CORPS READY RESERVE ENLISTED CAREER CONTROLS PROGRAM. REF H IS MARADMIN 480/22, ACTIVE RESERVE ENLISTED CAREER FORCE CONTROLS PROGRAM. REF I IS MCO 1610.7B, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM. REF J IS MCO 6110.3A W/CH 4, MARINE CORPS BODY COMPOSITION AND MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM. REF K IS MARADMIN 326/23, ENLISTED ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE LIMITS. REF L IS MARADMIN 326/21, RESERVE COMPONENT ENLISTED PROMOTION NON-SELECTION DRAW CASE CODES AND TWICE FAILED SELECTION POLICY UPDATE. REF M IS MCO 1900.16 W/CH3, SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT MANUAL. REF N IS MARADMIN 185/25, CANCELLATION OF OBSOLETE PROMOTION MARADMINS AND UPCOMING CHANGES TO MCO P1400.32D// POC/WILLIAM C. GRIFFIN/MAJ/MMPB-11/-/TEL:703-784-3440/ EMAIL:[email protected]// POC/DATHAN T. MILLS/MSGT/MMPB-11/-/TEL:703-784-2765/ EMAIL:[email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This Marine Administrative Message (MARADMIN) announces the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) United States Marine Corps (USMC) Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Promotion Selection Board (PSB) schedule and provides additional guidance regarding enlisted promotions. The FY26 USMC SNCO PSB schedule is: Board Convene Date/Board Length SgtMaj and 1stSgt 15 Oct 2025 (2 weeks) MGySgt and MSgt 28 Oct 2025 (5 weeks) GySgt 13 Jan 2026 (8 weeks) Active Reserve SNCO 03 Feb 2026 (10 days) SSgt 07 Apr 2026 (9 weeks) SMCR/IRR SNCO 08 Jul 2026 (7 weeks) 2. All correspondence submitted to the President of the board must be received no later than 2359, Eastern Standard Time (EST) 10 days prior to the convene date of the applicable board. 3. For additional details regarding Marine Responsibilities, Commander Responsibilities, Board Eligibility, Removal from Consideration, Professional Military Education requirements, and Alternate Selection visit the Enlisted Promotions website at https://www.manpower.marines.mil click on “Manpower Management” / “Performance Branch” / “Promotion Section” / “Enlisted" / “Enlisted Promotions” / “SNCOs”. These policies impact all FY26 SNCO PSBs. 4. Points of Contact: 4.a. President of the Board: President, FY26 (appropriate board) Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMPB-11) 2008 Elliot Road Quantico VA 22134-5103 Comm: (703) 784-3982/2765/3908/3440 or DSN: 278-3982/2765/3908/3440 Board Support, Comm: (703) 784-3909/3915 or DSN: 278-3909/3915 E-mail: [email protected] 4.b. Manpower Management Performance Branch (MMPB) Commandant of the Marine Corps (MMPB) Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps 2008 Elliot Road Quantico, VA 22134-5030 4.b.1. Records Management Unit (MMPB-22). To submit documents for inclusion into the OMPF or for OMPF questions. E-mail: [email protected] 4.b.2. Performance Evaluation Unit (MMPB-23). For questions regarding fitness report submissions and date gaps. Note: Submitted FitReps pending processing at MMPB-23 will be expedited for the board. Do not call or email to expedite the processing of submitted reports as it will only delay processing. E-mail: [email protected] for general questions. E-mail: [email protected] for administrative corrections. 4.b.3. Enlisted Career Analyst and Evaluation Unit (MMPB-24). For selection board counseling and record review. E-mail: [email protected] 4.c. Reserve Affairs Division: Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (RA) 3280 Russell Road Quantico, VA 22314 Comm: (703) 784-9100 4.c.1. Reserve Affairs Plans Section (RAP-2) Comm: (703) 784-9879 Email: [email protected] 4.c.2. Reserve Affairs Career Management Team (CMT) Comm: (703) 784-0557 Email: [email protected] 4.d. CRCR correction submissions: Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity (MCIRSA) 2000 Opelousas Avenue New Orleans, LA 70114 Comm: 1-800-255-5082 4.e. Separation and Retirement Branch (MMSR), Active Duty Retirement Section (MMSR-2) Commandant of the Marine Corps (MMSR-2) 3280 Russell Road Quantico, VA 22134-5103 Comm: (703) 784-9324, DSN: 278-9324 E-Mail: [email protected] 5. Policy changes since FY25 board schedule announcement. 5.a. Reference L will expire on 1 October 2025, reinstating twice failed for selection for SMCR and IRR Marines. 5.b. Reference N cancelled outdated MARADMINs regarding promotions. Additionally, this MARADMIN serves as the primary reference regarding required obligated service requirements for promotions. 6. The information in this MARADMIN applies to the Total Force and should receive widest dissemination. 7. Release authorized by BGen Fridrik Fridriksson, Director, Manpower Management Division.//