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MARADMIN 518/24

November 2024 Active-Duty Corporal and Sergeant Promotion Authority

This MARADMIN establishes the promotion authority for November 2024 active-duty Marine Corps promotions to Corporal and Sergeant. It affects Lance Corporals and Corporals who meet eligibility criteria, with cutting scores available in MCTFS and an effective promotion date of November 1, 2024.

Issued: October 28, 2024
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.usmc.mil, click on "Active Marines" / "Manpower 
Management Division" / "Manpower Management Performance Branch" / 
"Promotion Section" / "Enlisted Promotions" / "Sergeants and Below 
Promotions".  
3.  References (d) and (e) 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:     20241101
3.b.  SEL SGT ED:     20241101
3.c.  DATE OF RANK:   20241101
3.d.  EFFECTIVE DATE: 20241101 
4.  The command cutoff for 1 November 2024 promotions is 
30 September 2024.  Entries with a date after 30 September 2024
will not count towards a 1 November 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.