FY16 ACTIVE RESERVE (AR) NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (NCO) MERITORIOUS PROMOTIONS
Date Signed: 4/11/2016 | MARADMINS Number: 196/16
MARADMINS : 196/16
R 111257Z APR 16
MARADMIN 196/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA RA//
SUBJ/FY16 ACTIVE RESERVE (AR) NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (NCO) MERITORIOUS PROMOTIONS//
REF/A/DOC/CMC (MMPR-2)/YMD:20120614//
AMPN/REF (A) IS MCO P1400.32D W/CH 1-2, MARINE CORPS PROMOTION MANUAL, VOLUME 2, ENLISTED PROMOTIONS//
POC/D. J. SAUCIER/MSGT/CMC (RAP)/703-784-9136/EMAIL: RAP(AT)USMC.MIL//
POC/J. T. ADAMS/SGTMAJ/CMC(RA)/703-784-9100/EMAIL: JAMES.T.ADAMS(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose.  To provide guidance for FY16 meritorious promotions of exceptional AR Marines to the ranks of Corporal and Sergeant in recognition of outstanding leadership and performance.  These meritorious promotion allocations are for AR Marines performing duty at units not under MARFORRES command.  Units include, but are not limited to:
    a.  Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
    b.  Training and Education Command (TECOM)
    c.  EWTGPAC
    d.  MARFORCOM/MARFORPAC/MARFOREUR/AF
    e.  MCRC (Non SDA)
2.  Background.  Reference (a) provides information for Meritorious NCO promotions.  Meritorious promotions of AR Marines in this category are authorized annually vice quarterly.  Annual meritorious promotions take effect in August for promotion to Sergeant and September for promotion to Corporal.
3.  Information.
    a.  Allocations: Sergeant (1), Corporal (1)
    b.  Nominations shall be submitted directly to CMC(RA)
4.  The following instructions apply for nominations:
    a.  Nominations must arrive at CMC(RA) NLT 30 June 2016 using standard naval letter format.  Include the Commander’s narrative recommendation citing the Marine’s leadership qualities, civic activities, and any other pertinent Military or Civilian information.  Completed package may be scanned and emailed to the RA SgtMaj or mailed to:
           SgtMaj, Reserve Affairs Division
           Manpower and Reserve Affairs, HQMC
           3280 Russell Rd
           Quantico, VA 22134
    b.  Nomination package will consist of:
        (1) Nomination letter that includes the following information:
            (a) Training/service information updated in MCTFS
            (b) Current official photograph with HT/WT certification
            (c) Certified copy of pages 3 and 11 (Unit Punishment Book (NAVMC 10132)  and page 13, if applicable)
    c.  The following minimum eligibility criteria apply and are not waiverable:
        (1) Meet minimum time-in-service requirement per Reference (a)
        (2) No NJP or courts-martial during current contract
        (3) Must be PME complete for present grade
        (4) Current first class PFT and CFT
        (5) Qualified with T/O weapon (unless not required)
        (6) Average PRO/CON at least 4.5/4.5 in grade
        (7) No positive urinalysis, drug or alcohol related offenses
5.  Board results will be published immediately following the board.
6.  Release authorized by Col R. T. Tobin, Director, Reserve Affairs Division, Acting.//