R 271906Z FEB 26 MARADMIN 075/26 MSGID/GENADMIN,USMTF,2026/CG MCRC QUANTICO VA// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2027 (FY27) ENLISTED TO CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 2  (CWO2) RECRUITER SELECTION BOARD// REF/A/MSGID:DOC/CMC MPP/YMD:20190716// REF/B/MSGID:MSG/CMC MPP-30/182000ZNOV25// REF/C/MSGID:MCO/CMC C 466/YMD:20230609// REF/D/MSGID:MCO/CMC MIFD/YMD:20000714// REF/E/MSGID:DOC/CMC MMRP-30/YMD:20180501// REF/F/MSGID:DOC/BUMED/YMD:20050812// REF/G/MSGID:DOC/CMC MCUB/YMD:20240412// REF/H/MSGID:MSG/CMC MRA/032017ZDEC25// REF/I/MSGID:DOC/CMC MRA/YMD:20140204// REF/J/MSGID:DOC/CMC MPP-20/YMD:20161021// NARR/REF (A) IS MCO 1040.42B, WARRANT OFFICER (WO) AND LIMITED DUTY  OFFICER (LDO) ACCESSION PROGRAMS.  REF (B) IS MARADMIN 554/25 OF  18 NOV 25 WHICH ANNOUNCED WO ACCESSION PROGRAM UPDATES.  REF (C) IS  NAVMC 1200.1J, MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES (SHORT TITLE: MOS  MANUAL).  REF (D) IS MCO P1070.12K, W/CH1 MARINE CORPS INDIVIDUAL  RECORDS ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (SHORT TITLE: IRAM).  REF (E) IS MCO  1610.7A, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM (SHORT TITLE: PES).  REF (F)  IS NAVMED P117, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, MANUAL OF THE MEDICAL  DEPARTMENT (MANMED), CHAPTER 15.  REF (G) IS MCBUL 1020, MARINE CORPS  TATTOO POLICY. REF (H) IS MARADMIN 582/25 OF 3 DEC 25 WHICH ANNOUNCED  THE REQUIREMENT UPDATE ON OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS FOR NON-PROMOTION  SELECTION BOARDS. REF (I) IS MCO 1230.5C, CLASSIFICATION TESTING.    REF (J) MCO 7220.24P, SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS (SRB) AND BROKEN  SERVICE SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS (BSSRB) PROGRAM.// 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  FY27 Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CWO2) Recruiting Officer 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  FY27 WO Recruiting Officer Selection Board at Headquarters, U.S.  Marine Corps on or about 28 July 2026 for approximately 3 days.       b.  Application Deadline.  The deadline for submission of  applications is 22 June 2026.  Marines should complete their  applications and submit them before the established deadline. 3.  Per references (a), (b), and (c), the Recruiting Officer  selection board is designed to provide the Marine Corps with a  source of expertise on all aspects of recruiting and must be able  to communicate that knowledge to others.  Only active duty  non-prior service career recruiters (current primary MOS 8412) in  the grade of gunnery sergeant and above are eligible to compete for  the enlisted to CWO2 Recruiter program.  Career recruiters must have  served a successful tour of duty as a career recruiter in a career  recruiter billet; must have shown extreme proficiency as a career  recruiter; must have displayed exemplary leadership and  organizational skills; must exhibit maturity, sound judgment,  integrity, superior oral and written communication skills with a  demonstrated ability to teach, coach and mentor; and must not have  less than 8 or more than 20 years of active naval service on the  date of appointment to CWO2.  Following the Warrant Officer Basic  Course (WOBC), recruiting CWOs will attend Recruiting Management  Course 2-27.  4.  Selectees from the FY27 Enlisted to Warrant Officer Recruiter  selection board are tentatively scheduled for appointment on or  about 1 April 2027.  When computing the amount of active naval  service, use 28 July 2026 as the convening date of the board.   Career recruiters in the grade of gunnery sergeant selected to CWO2  will be commissioned from the President to the grade of CWO2 and  will be assigned the primary MOS 4810.  5.  Applicants are encouraged to contact CWO4 Norberto A. Vela,  4810 Occupational Field Sponsor for more information to determine  qualification for Recruiting Officer 4810 at commercial (667)  893-0923 or by email at [email protected].    6.  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  https://www.mcrc.marines.mil/Marine-Officer/Officer-Naval-Enlisted- Applicants/.  7.  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://www.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 in the applicant, 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.  8.  Qualified Marines are encouraged to submit applications in  accordance with the guidelines provided by reference (a), (b) and  this MARADMIN.  Applications received without all endorsements will  not be considered by the board.  COs shall not recommend  commissioning 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 commissioning, the Marine is ineligible  for board consideration.  Marines who receive a "not recommended"  endorsement from the senior endorsers and still forward their  applications to MCRC will not be considered for the board.  COs are  directed to pass this information to eligible Marines in their  commands, review applications for completeness, ensure that Marines  who request waivers receive comprehensive justification on all  endorsements (including the senior endorser), and make definitive  recommendations regarding all Marines who submit applications.  COs  must specifically address the technical proficiency of the Marines in  the 8412 MOS.  Marines shall follow the sample application and  endorsements will follow the format and content located at  https://www.mcrc.marines.mil/Marine-Officer/Officer-Naval-Enlisted- Applicants/.  Endorsements and applications must be screened  closely to ensure only technically proficient 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."              9.  Per references (d), and (e), each Marine is personally  responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of their  Official Military Personnel File (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 OMPF and MBS in a timely manner.  If deficiencies such  as missing fitness reports, date gaps, or unreadable documents are  present in the OMPF, Marines are personally responsible for  correcting the problem officially with Manpower Management Records  and Performance Branch (MMRP). 10.  Proof of security clearance or open investigation.  All Marines  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://www.mcrc.marines.mil/Marine-Officer/Officer-Naval-Enlisted- Applicants/.  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 (b), applicants must meet the basic eligibility criteria listed  below.      a.  Reference (g) covers the Marine Corps tattoo policy.   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 will the photos  be seen by the board. All photos/drawings are used for tattoo waiver  and review purposes only.        b.  Per references (a) and (b), no age restriction is  established; however  Marines must meet service eligibility  requirements established by reference.  Use the convening date of the  board, 28 July 2026, when computing the amount of active naval  service.  Waivers of the 20-year maximum service limitation will be  considered on a case-by-case basis.  Active duty in the U.S. Army  or U.S. Air Force is not creditable as naval service.     c.  Per reference (a), applicants 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 composite score of 22 on the American  College Test (ACT); or a minimum combined Math and Verbal or Math  and Critical Reading score of 1000 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test  (SAT).  Only the most recent academic test scores will be accepted.   Applicants meeting the aptitude test score requirement with SAT or  ACT test scores must include a certified copy of the test report  with the application.  Applicants meeting the aptitude test score  requirement with an ASVAB or AFCT test 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 applicants.  Please  see paragraph 13 for more ASVAB/AFCT information. 12.  Waivers.  Requests for a waiver of the eligibility requirements,  except those that cannot be waived by law or specified as by this  MARADMIN, may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Commanding  General (CG), MCRC.  Requests for waivers shall be submitted as a  part of the Marines basic letter, and a recommendation for waiver  approval made in the General Officers endorsement at the major  subordinate command level.  Requests for waiver of disciplinary  action requirements will only be considered if appropriate  justification is provided.      a.  Minimum pay grade requirement of gunnery sergeant,  citizenship, time in service, test scores or the requirement to be  serving on active duty in the regular Marine Corps will not be  waived.     b.  Marines must possess unquestionable character and exercise  sound judgment at all times. Applicants must have no record of  convictions by General, Special, or Summary Court-Martial, nor have  any record of conviction by a civil court for any offense other than  minor traffic offenses.  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, 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.        c.  Nonjudicial punishment and 6105 page 11 entries must be  addressed in the application with a signed, detailed statement which  addresses the 5 Ws to explain the circumstances.  Statements must be  included in the application.     d.  Marines must submit a 100 - 500 word essay that details why  they want to become a WO in the Marine Corps.     e.  Per reference (h), all applicants are required to have an  official photo in their OMPF, Marines are encouraged to have  photographs taken by Communication Strategy (COMMSTRAT) sections or  Department of War photographic units.  It is the Marine's  responsibility to ensure a current photograph is in their OMPF no  later than ten business days prior to the board's convening date of  28 July 2026. 13.  Marines with test scores that do not satisfy the minimum  requirement are encouraged to retest immediately to ensure scores  are posted prior to submission of application.  Marines will not be  allowed to retest without first obtaining written authorization from  his/her command at the battalion/squadron level via the Command  Authorization Letter found within reference (i).  These requests may  be signed "by direction" from 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 (i), 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  http:// www.manpower.usmc.mil/webcenter/portal/MPA/Testing.   Marines should then schedule an AFCT retest with their nearest base  or installation Education Center or authorized Marine Corps test site.   Marines are not authorized to take an ASVAB retest at a Military  Entrance Processing Station or Military Entrance test site.  Marines  may only take the AFCT twice in a twelve month period. In addition,  Marines will not be retested earlier than six (6) months following  the most recent retest.  Exception to those requirements can only be  authorized by the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) MPA.  Marines  requesting to retest the AFCT to meet eligibility requirements must  first obtain approval from MCRC G-3 Enlisted Operations.  MCRC G-3  will review, endorse, and forward all Command Authorization Letters for AFCT retesting to CMC MPA.  Failure to follow AFCT retesting  policy will result in test score invalidation.  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:      a.  CO must endorse applications with a projected date for  testing availability and test results for the application to be  accepted.      b.  To ensure test scores can be recorded and reflected in  MCTFS, testing must be completed no later than 60 days prior to the  convening date of the selection board.  Convening date of board is  on or about 28 July 2026; therefore, testing must be completed by  25 May 2026.      c.  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 and not returned.   14.  Reference (i) provides information on the Marine Corps  Classification Testing Program and publishes initial testing and  retest prerequisites.  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 or Comm: (703) 784-9368.  15.  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 paragraphs 17 and 18 of this MARADMIN for additional  information regarding submission of medical documents. 16.  A complete medical exam must be completed and submitted  separate from  the application.  An application without medical  documents will not be considered complete.  Medical documents must  include a Report of Medical Examination (DD Form 2808), Report of  Medical History (DD Form 2807-1), or current Preventative Health  Assessment (PHA) if applicable, and any supporting documentation  as needed.  Physicals must have been completed within 24 months  prior to the anticipated date of appointment; 1 April 2027.   17.  Applicants 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 must be class 1 or 2 within past 12 months.      c.  Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) results must be included  and within 24 months to include date tested.  HIV test drawn or  results pending is not acceptable.          d.  If eyesight is other than 20/20 uncorrected, a manifest  refraction is required.  If vision does not correct to 20/20, a  current ophthalmology evaluation is required.  Selectees cannot have  any vision correction surgery (Lasik or Photorefractive Keratectomy)  within 6 months of reporting to the WOBC.  Include supporting  documentation for any past orthopedic or eye surgery (Pre- and  Post-operative surgery reports).       e.  Current audiogram.  If any numbers are outside the normal  range, per reference (f), section 38, submit an Ear, Nose, Throat or  Audiology consultation/evaluation and interpretation.      f.  Female Marines must have a current Papanicolaou 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  in detail in the notes section by both the member and the examiner.   18.  WO physical examinations will be reviewed for completeness  once received.  Additional medical documentation or testing may be  required.  Upon publication of the selection list, it is the  responsibility of the CWO2 selectee to contact HM1 Donald  Irwin at (667)893-0876 or by email at [email protected]  to ensure that physical examination requirements are met for  appointment. Draw case codes, MCTIMS registration and orders to WOBC  will not be initiated until selectees are determined to be medically  qualified by Bureau of Medicine and Surgery via MCRC.  19.  Applicants must be in good financial standing.  Applicants  must not have previously declared bankruptcy, defaulted on loans,  or have a history of any other financial problems.  Applicants must  not have any financial hardships which would hinder their ability to  purchase required officer uniform items or remain in good financial  standing.  20.  In accordance with reference (a) officers are not entitled to  receive Special Duty Assignment (SDA) pay.  As such, SDA pay will be  discontinued for career recruiters upon appointment as CWO2.   However, applicants should keep in mind as they are promoted to  higher CWO grades, their total compensation will offset the loss of  SDA pay experienced when they are initially commissioned as CWO2.   Also, as SDA pay does not follow a Marine into retirement, retirement  compensation as a senior CWO significantly offsets retirement pay  for senior enlisted Marines.  Applicants must submit the following  statement as part of the application immediately following the  service obligation paragraph: "I, (full name), understand that  officers do not receive SDA pay and that, if selected, upon  appointment to chief warrant officer 2, my SDA pay will be  discontinued."  21.  WOs are no longer assigned lineal control numbers based on  their rank and date of rank as an enlisted Marine.  Lineal control  numbers will be determined by the class standing upon completion of  the WOBC.  22.  The first 3 years as a WO are a probationary period.  Per Title  X, U.S. Code, Section 1165, Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) has the  authority to terminate the regular commission of any permanent  regular WO at any time within 3 years after the date when the officer  accepted their original permanent commission as a WO in that  component.  Accordingly, the CO, The Basic School or any required MOS  follow-on school may request that SECNAV terminate the regular  commission of a WO who fails the WOBC or any required MOS follow-on  school.  A Marine whose commission is terminated may, upon request  and at the discretion of the SECNAV, be enlisted in a grade not lower  than that held immediately prior to commission.  23.  Letters of recommendation from officers outside the normal chain  of command (COC) who have knowledge of the applicant's leadership  qualities and potential for appointment may be submitted directly to  MCRC (ON-E) up until 20 July 2026 or as an enclosure to the  application. 24.  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 April 2027, the Marine will need to coordinate with their  respective career planner and CO for guidance.  Per reference (h),  Marines eligible for the Selected Reenlistment Bonus who reenlist  subsequent to selection will have the initial payment suspended  until such time as actually appointed or their name is 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 eligibility provided the  provisions of reference (j) are met.  The suspension will then be  lifted and the bonus paid on a pro-rata basis if the Marine returns  to the eligible skill.  This entitlement is terminated without  provisions for reinstatement when eligible Marines are appointed as  WOs. Appointees will not be required to forfeit any portion of a  previously paid bonus. 25.  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.   Selection results will not be released telephonically or via email.   Selectees are scheduled to be commissioned on or about 1 April  2027.  The selectees will attend the active duty WOBC.  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 2027. 26.  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 when they are not qualified      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  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    27.  COs should notify the POC by email, of any changes affecting  enlistment status or disciplinary action which occur after  submission of an application.  28.  This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve. 29.  This MARADMIN is cancelled 28 February 2027. 30.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General William J. Bowers,  Deputy Commandant, Manpower & Reserve Affairs.//