Enlisted Commissioning Program Application Deadline Extension
This MARADMIN announces an extended application deadline for the Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP) for the 2026 Enlisted to Officer Programs Board 1. Due to growing interest in the program, ECP packages must now be submitted no later than 10 March 2026, with board results published by 30 April 2026 and selected candidates reporting to Officer Candidate Course 252 on 24 May 2026.
Issued: February 23, 2026
1. Given the growing interest in the Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP), this MARADMIN serves to announce an extended deadline for submitting ECP applications for the 2026 Enlisted to Officer Programs Board 1. Packages must be submitted in accordance with references (a) and (b) no later than 10 March 2026. Board results will be published no later than 30 April 2026. ECP applicants selected on this board shall report to Officer Candidate Course 252 on 24 May 2026. No other officer programs are eligible to submit packages for this extended deadline. Refer to reference (c) for package submission instructions. 2. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force. 3. This MARADMIN is cancelled upon the release of the next board announcement MARADMIN. 4. Please refer to POC information at the beginning of this MARADMIN. For email correspondence, email the following organizational mailbox e_oboard@marines.usmc.mil. 5. Release authorized by Major General Walker M. Field, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command.