R 181528Z NOV 15
MARADMIN 578/15
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/DECEMBER 2015 STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (SNCO) PROMOTIONS FOR ACTIVE RESERVE (AR), SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE (SMCR), AND INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE (IRR) AND JANUARY 2016 PLANNED SNCO PROMOTIONS FOR AR, SMCR, AND IRR.//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/MMPR-2/14JUN2012//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/MMSR/06JUN2007//
NARR/REF A IS MCO P1400.32D W/CH 2, MARINE CORPS ENLISTED PROMOTION MANUAL. REF B IS MCO 1900.16, MARINE CORPS SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT MANUAL.//
POC/P. L. PETERS/MAJ/MMPR-2/-/TEL: DSN 278-9718/EMAIL: MICHELLE.PETERS(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Units will receive a diary feedback report (DFR) with a select grade date of 1 December 2015 for each Marine to be promoted. The select grade rank, seniority number, and board year will be listed on the "GRAD" screen in the MCTFS.
2. Upon receipt of this MARADMIN and posting of a select grade on the DFR, but not prior to the 1st of December 2015, commanders will effect the promotion of selected Marines per paragraph 5100 of reference (a). Cite this MARADMIN as authority for promotion.
3. Commanders are reminded that reference (b) requires that Marines in the grade of gunnery sergeant and above who have served at least 18 years must have 2 qualifying years (50 points per year) before being eligible to transfer to the reserve retired list at the next higher grade. Before delivering appointment certificates to Marines in this category, commanders must ensure each Marine has sufficient obligated service remaining on their reserve end of current contract to enable them to serve at least 2 years or until service limits in the grade to which promoted. If the Marine refuses to extend or reenlist to have sufficient obligated service, inform CMC (MMPR-2) of the Marine's refusal.
4. Commanders are reminded of their inherent responsibilities in the Enlisted Promotion System.  Thoroughly review the record of each selected Marine prior to delivery of the certificate of appointment to ensure the Marine has continued to maintain the high standards of professional and personal performance which led to selection. You are enjoined to review paragraph 1200.4, 1204 and 3107 of reference (a). Upon completion of the review of applicable records, if the commander's intent is to delay or revoke the promotion of a selected Marine, reference a provides specific guidance and reporting instructions.
5. The numbers listed in paragraph 6 indicate the seniority number promoted the previous month and the total number to be promoted for the current month. However, the numbers may not always add up. This is due to Marines selected noncompetitively (WO selects) who are assigned a seniority number with an alpha letter, Marines who are discharged, and Marines in a promotion restriction status. To avoid erroneous promotions of SNCOs, it is imperative that commanders follow the guidance in paragraph 1 and only promote Marines with a select grade date in the MCTFS.
6. Status of FY 2015 Active Reserve SNCO promotion lists:
                Number      Senior No.     Dec 15     Projected
Grade           Selected    Prom Nov 15    Prom       for Jan 16
SgtMaj/MGySgt      6              3          1             1
1stSgt/MSgt       27             18          4             2
GySgt             66             51          5             5
SSgt             143            109         12            12
7. Status of FY 2015 Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) SNCO Promotion Lists:
                Number      Senior No.     Dec 15      Projected
Grade           Selected    Prom Nov 15    Prom        for Jan 16
SgtMaj/MGySgt     35             24          3             3
1stSgt/MSgt       77             53          6             6
GySgt            165            112         14            13
SSgt             276            184         23            23
8. Status of FY 2015 Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) SNCO Promotion Lists:
                Number      Senior No.     Dec 15     Projected
Grade           Selected    Prom Nov 15    Prom       for Jan 16
SgtMaj/MGySgt    NA             NA          NA           NA
1stSgt/MSgt       4              4         Cleared    Cleared
GySgt            41             29           3            3
SSgt            246            166          20           20
9. For Enlisted Promotion matters call Comm (703) 784-9718 or DSN 278-9718. Email inquiries may be submitted to: EnlistedPromotions (AT)usmc.mil. This MARADMIN will be posted to the Promotion Branch website: www.manpower.usmc.mil, select "Active Marine," "Manpower Management (MM)," "Promotion Branch," then "Enlisted Promotions." from there click on "Message Traffic," then "SNCO Messages."
10. Release authorized by MajGen Craig Q. Timberlake, Director, Manpower Management Division.//