R 231330Z MAR 21
MARADMIN 158/21
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/APRIL 2021 DRILLING RESERVE (DR), INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE (IRR), AND ACTIVE RESERVE (AR) CORPORAL AND SERGEANT PROMOTION AUTHORITY//
REF/A/MSGID: MSG/CMC/021108ZFEB16//
REF/B/MSGID: MSG/CMC/301800ZOCT19//
REF/C/MSGID: DOC/MMPR-2/14JUN12//
REF/D/MSGID: MSG/CMC/162200ZOCT14//
REF/E/MSGID: DOC/MMRP-33/20201125//
NARR/REF A, IS MARADMIN 055/16, CHANGE IN TIG AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION TO CPL AND CHANGE IN SELECTION CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION TO SGT. REF B, IS MARADMIN 612/19, ANNOUNCEMENT OF AUTHORITY FOR EARLY REENLISTMENT, DELEGATION OF REENLISTMENT APPROVAL AUTHORITY, AND CHANGES TO PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS POLICY. REF C, IS MCO P1400.32D, ENLISTED PROMOTION MANUAL W/ CH 2. REF D, IS MARADMIN 521/14, UPDATED ENL PME PROM REQR'S BY GDE AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF CMD-SPONSORED LCPL LDRSHIP-ETHICS AND CAREER CRS SEMINAR. REF E, IS MCO 1616.1 JUNIOR ENLISTED PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM (JEPES).//
POC/STEPHANIE J. MAXWELL/MAJ/HD/MMPR-2/-/TEL:DSN 278-9710/EMAIL: STEPHANIE.MAXWELL@USMC.MIL//
POC/LINDSAY D. PERRY/GYSGT/ADMIN CHIEF/MMPR-2/-/TEL:DSN 278-9718/EMAIL: LINDSAY.PERRY@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Commanders are reminded that all Professional
Military Education (PME) for LCpls and Cpls must be entered in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) in a timely manner.  Timely posting of PME will prevent delays in promotion of your Marines.  For Marines whose PME completion has posted late, commands must conduct research and submit a remedial promotion request to MMPR-2 if applicable.  
2.  This MARADMIN is the promotion authority for DR, IRR, and AR LCpls and Cpls.  The MCTFS may be used to view the reserve promotion parameters and the reserve cutting scores for the current month.  This may be done by typing "JEPA" from the MCTFS main menu and then following the instructions at the bottom of the page. IRR Marines will use the same promotion parameters and the same cutting scores as DR Marines.  Cutting scores for the current month should be printed from the "JEPA" screen and attached with this MARADMIN to be used for future reference.  Cutting scores are also available on the Enlisted Promotions Section web page.
3.  Reference (a) provides information and guidance on the changes to time in grade (TIG) for promotion to Cpl.  This change started with the April 2016 promotion quarter.  Reference (b), paragraph 4 provides information and guidance on the changes to time in service (TIS) for promotion to Sgt.  This change started with the January 2020 promotion quarter.
4.  References (c) and (e) set forth guidance and instructions for effecting the quarterly promotions of LCpls and Cpls of the DR, IRR, and AR who meet the following criteria:
4.a.  SEL CPL ED:  20210401
4.b.  SEL SGT ED:  20210401
4.c.  DATE OF RANK:  20210401
4.d.  EFFECTIVE DATE:  20210401
5.  Commanders will ensure the following criteria are met:
5.a.  Receipt of this MARADMIN as the official promotion authority.
5.b.  Receipt of 1 April 2021 select grade generated on the unit diary feedback report.
5.c.  Prior to being promoted, all Marines must complete the required PME for their grade IAW references (c) and (d) as follows:
5.c.1.  Promotion to Cpl.
5.c.1.a.  DR and AR.  Completion of a command-sponsored Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar (of note: Marinenet EPME3000AA Course is a prerequisite to attend the Seminar).
5.c.1.b.  IRR: Completion of Marinenet EPME3000AA Course.
5.c.2.  Promotion to Sgt.
5.c.2.a.  DR and IRR: Completion of Marinenet EPME4000AA Course.
5.c.2.b.  AR: Completion of Marinenet EPME4000AA Course and a command sponsored Corporals Course.
6.  All eligible SMCR and AR Marines who are not PME complete and have not been ran as "NOT REC" for promotion will not be selected due to their PME flag in MCTFS being a "N".  IRR Marines who are not PME complete do not need to be ran as "NOT REC".  IRR Marines promote based on the SMCR cutting score and the "PME complete flag" in the MCTFS will keep them from coming up select grade.  IRR Marines who are "NOT REC" for reasons other than PME shoule continue to be ran.  
7.  Note that the purpose of the PME flag is to prevent erroneous select grades.  It is to be used as a tool for the commands and is not intended to replace the "not rec" requirement. 
8.  For Marine Enlisted Promotion matters call comm (703) 784-9717 or DSN 278-9717.  E-mail inquiries may be submitted to enlistedpromotions@usmc.mil.  This MARADMIN will be posted to the promotion branch website:  www.manpower.usmc.mil, select "Active Marine", "Promotion Branch (MMPR)", then "Enlisted Promotions".  From there, to find this MARADMIN:  click on "Message Traffic", then "Noncommissioned Officer (NCO)".
9.  Release authorized by BGen Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division.//