October 2025 Active-Duty Corporal and Sergeant Promotion Authority
This MARADMIN establishes promotion authority for active-duty Lance Corporals to Corporal and Corporals to Sergeant for October 2025. The effective date and date of rank for promotions is October 1, 2025, with a command cutoff date of August 31, 2025, meaning only entries dated on or before that date will count toward promotion scores.
Issued: September 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. Retain the current month cutting scores 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: 20251001 3.b. SEL SGT ED: 20251001 3.c. DATE OF RANK: 20251001 3.d. EFFECTIVE DATE: 20251001 4. The command cutoff for 1 October 2025 promotions is 31 August 2025. Entries with a date after 31 August 2025 will not count towards a 1 October 2025 promotion score. 5. For Marine enlisted promotion matters, call (703) 784-9635 or DSN 278-9635. E-mail inquiries to smb_manpower_enlisted_promotions@usmc.mil. 6. Release authorized by BGen Fridrik Fridriksson, Director, Manpower Management Division.