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MARADMIN 454/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/OCTOBER 2025 SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE (SMCR), INDIVIDUAL
READY RESERVE (IRR), AND ACTIVE RESERVE (AR) CORPORAL AND SERGEANT
PROMOTION AUTHORITY//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/MCO/14JUN2012//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/MCO/25NOV2020//
NARR/REF A IS MCO P1400.32D W/CH 2, ENLISTED PROMOTION MANUAL.
REF B IS MCO 1616.1, JUNIOR ENLISTED PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM
(JEPES)//
POC/WILLIAM L. GRIFFIN/MAJ/MMPB-11/TEL:DSN 278-3440/
EMAIL: WILLIAMS.L.GRIFFIN@USMC.MIL//
POC/DATHAN MILLS/MSGT/MMPB-11/TEL:DSN 278-2765/
EMAIL: DATHAN.MILLS@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/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.//