October 2025 Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR), Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), and Active Reserve (AR) Corporal and Sergeant Promotion Authority
This MARADMIN establishes promotion authority for October 2025 promotions of Lance Corporals to Corporal and Corporals to Sergeant in the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR), Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), and Active Reserve (AR). Cutting scores are available in MCTFS, and all promotions are effective 1 October 2025 with a command cutoff date of 31 August 2025.
Issued: September 25, 2025
1. This MARADMIN is the promotion authority for all lance corporals (LCpls) and corporals (Cpls) of the SMCR, IRR, and AR. 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, 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 "Manpower Management" / "Performance Branch" / "Promotion Section" / "Enlisted Promotions" / "Sergeants and Below Promotions". 3. References (a) and (b) set forth guidance and instructions for effecting the monthly promotions of LCpls and Cpls 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.