March 2025 Active-Duty Corporal and Sergeant Promotion Authority
This MARADMIN authorizes March 2025 promotions for active-duty Lance Corporals to Corporal and Corporals to Sergeant. The effective date and date of rank for promotions is March 1, 2025, with a command cutoff date of January 31, 2025, meaning only entries dated on or before that date will count toward promotion scores.
Issued: February 25, 2025
1. This Marine Administrative Message (MARADMIN) is the promotion authority for all Lance Corporals (LCpls) and Corporals (Cpls) of the active-duty Marine Corps (USMC). Cutting scores are available in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) after the current month select grades post. Print the current month cutting scores and attach with this MARADMIN for future reference. 2. For additional details regarding requirements related to Viewing Cutoff Scores in MCTFS, Time in Grade and Time in Service, Professional Military Education, Commander Responsibilities, and the Junior Remedial Process visit the Enlisted Promotions website at https://www.manpower.marines.mil click on "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 of the USMC who meet the following criteria: 3.a. SEL CPL ED: 20250301 3.b. SEL SGT ED: 20250301 3.c. DATE OF RANK: 20250301 3.d. EFFECTIVE DATE: 20250301 4. The command cutoff for 1 March 2025 promotions is 31 January 2025. Entries with a date after 31 January 2025 will not count towards a 1 March 2025 promotion score. 5. For Marine enlisted promotion matters, call (703) 784-3962 or DSN 278-3962. E-mail inquiries to enlistedpromotions@usmc.mil. 6. Release authorized by MajGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director, Manpower Management Division.