October 2024 Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR), Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), and Active Reserve (AR) Corporal and Sergeant Promotion Authority

1. This MARADMIN is the promotion authority for all
LCpls and Cpls of the SMCR, IRR, and AR.  Type "JEPA" in Marine 
Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) main menu to view the reserve 
promotion parameters and  cutting scores for promotion. Note that 
cutting scores are not available in MCTFS until after the current 
month select grades have posted.  Print the current month cutting 
scores and attach with this MARADMIN for future reference. 
Scores are also available on the Enlisted Promotions web page.  
2.  References (a), (b) and (c) provide information and guidance
on the changes to time in grade and time in service for promotion.  
3.  References (d) and (e) set forth guidance and instructions for 
effecting the monthly promotions of LCpls and Cpls who meet the 
following criteria:
3.a.  SEL CPL ED:     20241001
3.b.  SEL SGT ED:     20241001
3.c.  DATE OF RANK:   20241001
3.d.  EFFECTIVE DATE: 20241001 
4.  The JEPES score used for promotion is computed in MCTFS using 
the total of a Marines objective scores and their command input 
marks prior to the command cutoff date (MCTFS cutoff) for each 
promotion month.  The command cutoff for 1 October 2024 promotions 
is 31 August 2024.  Entries with a date after 31 August 2024 will 
not count towards a 1 October 2024 promotion score. 
5.  For Marine enlisted promotion matters, call (703) 784-3440 or 
DSN 278-3440.  E-mail inquiries to enlistedpromotions@usmc.mil.  
6.  Release authorized by MajGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director, 
Manpower Management Division.