January 2026 Active-Duty Corporal and Sergeant Promotion Authority
This MARADMIN establishes the promotion authority for active-duty Lance Corporals to Corporal and Corporals to Sergeant for January 2026. The command cutoff date for promotion consideration is 30 November 2025, with promotions effective 1 January 2026, and cutting scores are available through the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS).
Issued: January 8, 2026
1. This MARADMIN is the promotion authority for all lance corporals (LCpls) and corporals (Cpls) of the active duty Marine Corps. Cutting scores are available in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) after the current month select grades post. Retain the current month cutting scores and with this MARADMIN for future reference. 2. For additional details regarding requirements related to viewing cutoff scores in MCTFS, time in grade, time in service, professional military education, commander responsibilities, and the junior enlisted remedial process, visit the Enlisted Promotions website at https://www.manpower.marines.mil, click on "Divisions" / "Manpower Management" / "Performance Branch" / "Promotion Section" / "Enlisted Promotions" / "Sergeants and Below Promotions". 3. References (a) and (b) set forth guidance and instructions for effecting monthly promotions of LCpls and Cpls who meet the following criteria: 3.a. SEL CPL ED: 20260101 3.b. SEL SGT ED: 20260101 3.c. DATE OF RANK: 20260101 3.d. EFFECTIVE DATE: 20260101 4. The command cutoff for 1 January 2026 promotions is 30 November 2025. Entries with a date after 30 November 2025 will not count towards a 1 January 2026 promotion score. 5. For Marine enlisted promotion matters, e-mail inquiries to smb_manpower_enlisted_promotions@usmc.mil. 6. Release authorized by BGen Fridrik Fridriksson, Director, Manpower Management Division.