R 171506Z JUL 26 MARADMIN 320/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM// SUBJ/AUGUST 2026 ACTIVE DUTY PROMOTIONS FOR STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS (SNCOS) AND SEPTEMBER 2026 PLANNED PROMOTIONS FOR SNCOS// REF/A/MSGID: DOC/CMC/MMPR-2/14JUN2012// REF/B/MSGID: DOC/CMC/MPP-20/9JUL2026// NARR/REF A IS MCO P1400.32D W/CH 2, ENLISTED PROMOTION MANUAL. REF B IS MPP-20 STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER PROMOTIONS// POC/WILLIAM C. GRIFFIN/MAJ/MMPB-11/TEL:703-784-3440/DSN 278-3440/ EMAIL:[email protected]//   POC/DATHAN.T.MILLS/MSGT/MMPB-11/TEL:703-784-2765/DSN 278-2765/ EMAIL:[email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Upon receipt of this MARADMIN, but not prior to  1 August 2026, Commanders will effect the promotion of selected  active duty Marines per paragraph 5100 of reference (a).  Cite this  MARADMIN as authority for promotion.   2.  Marines who do not possess an Expiration of Active Service (EAS) of 31 July 2028 or later are not authorized to be promoted.  Marines  who do not comply with Obligated Service (OBS) requirements before  their seniority number being reached will receive a date of rank and  effective date for the 1st of the following month after compliance  with OBS. 2.a.  For additional details regarding OBS, Sequenced Professional  Military Education, Commander requirements, and requests for  promotion backdates, visit the Enlisted Promotions website at  https://www.manpower.marines.mil, click on “Divisions” / “Manpower Management” / “Performance-Branch” / “Promotion-Section” / “Enlisted Promotions” / “SNCOs.” 2.b.  Projections are an estimate only.  Based off monthly promotion MARADMINS, there may be instances requiring an additional extension  to be completed.  3.  The numbers listed below indicate the senior number promoted the previous month and the total number of Marines being promoted for the current month per reference (b).  Numbers may not always add up  due to noncompetitive selections (Warrant Officer, Marine Corps  Enlisted Commissioning Education Program selects; assigned a  seniority number with an alpha letter), alternate activations,  discharges, and promotion restrictions. 4.  Projected Monthly Promotions 4.a.  STATUS OF FY 2026 SNCO PROMOTION LISTS:                NUMBER    SENIOR NO.   AUG 26  LAST SENIOR PROJECTED GRADE          SELECTED  PROM JUL 26  PROM    NO. PROM    FOR SEP 26 SGTMAJ/MGYSGT   346        196          77       275       (Note 1) 1STSGT/MSGT     1177       670         261       929       (Note 1) GYSGT           2352       732         250       982         250 SSGT            4165         0         250       249         250 4.b.  FY 2026 SNCO projected promotions: GRADE        MONTH              SEP   OCT   NOV   DEC   JAN   FEB   MAR   APR   MAY GYSGT        250   125   125   125   125   (Note 1) SSGT         250   250   250   250   250   250   250   250 (NOTE 2) Note 1:  List cleared.  Alternates without a seniority number  reported will be reconsidered on the FY27 boards. Note 2:  All 342 FY 2026 staff sergeant alternates have been  activated and should reflect a seniority number for promotion.   These Marines will promote after all primary selectees have  promoted.   5.  For Enlisted Promotion matters call comm (703) 784-3982 or DSN 278-3982.  Email inquiries to:  [email protected]  6.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Active Component only. 7.  Release authorized by MajGen Fridrik Fridriksson, Director,  Manpower Management Division.//