R 151608Z OCT 25
MARADMIN 489/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA RA//
SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2026 BILLET ASSIGNMENTS FOR SELECTED MARINE CORPS
RESERVE (SMCR) SERGEANTS MAJOR SUBSEQUENT AND INITIAL TOURS//
REF/A/MSG/CMC/R141912ZAUG25//
REF/B/MSG/CMC/R241853ZMAR25//
REF/C/MSG/CMC/R141704ZAPR22//
REF/D/MSG/CMC/R201944ZSPE21//
REF/E/MSG/CMC/R081912ZJUN20//
REF/F/MSG/CMC/R1518072AUG24//
REF/G/DOC/CMC/YMD: 20120614//
REF/H/DOC/CMC/YMD: 20180315//
REF/I/DOC/CMC(RA)/YMD: 20230203//
NARR/REFERENCE (A) IS MARADMIN 378-25, THE FY25 APPROVED SELECTED
MARINE CORPS RESERVE (SMCR) AND INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE (IRR) STAFF
NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (SNCO) SELECTIONS. REFERENCE (B) IS MARADMIN
157-25, INACTIVE DUTY TRAINING (IDT) REIMBURSEMENT UPDATE. REFERENCE
(C) IS MARAMIN 193-22, THE INACTIVE DUTY TRAINING TRAVEL
REIMBURSEMENT UPDATE.REFERENCE (D) IS MARADMIN 491-21, FISCAL YEAR
2022 (FY22) INACTIVE DUTY TRAINING (IDT) TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT.
REFERENCE (E) MARADMIN 334-20, FORTHCOMING CHANGES TO MCO P1400.32D,
MARINE CORPS PROMOTION MANUAL, VOLUME 2, ENLISTED PROMOTIONS.
REFERENCE (F) IS MARADMIN 388-25, FISCAL YEAR 2026 CLASS DATES FOR
CORNERSTONE: THE COMMANDANT S COMBINED COMMANDERSHIP COURSE.
REFERENCE (G) IS THE MARINE CORPS PROMOTION MANUAL, VOLUME 2,
ENLISTED PROMOTIONS WITH CHANGES 1 AND 2. REFERENCE (H) IS THE MARINE
CORPS RESERVE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT MANUAL (MCRAMM). REFERENCE
(I) IS THE HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS DRILLING RESERVE BILLET
IDENTIFICATION CODE (BIC) ASSIGNMENT AND MANAGEMENT POLICY.//
POC/S. M. BEDRAN/SGTMAJ/HQMC RA/TEL: (703)784-9100/EMAIL:
RESERVE_AFFAIRS_SGTMAJ@USMC.MIL//
POC/J. AUSTIN/MSGT/RAP-2/TEL: (703)432-9771/EMAIL: RAP@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. In accordance with (IAW) the references, this
MARADMIN identifies subsequent and initial billet assignments for
SMCR Sergeants Major (SgtsMaj) and identifies previously selected
SgtsMaj for a subsequent 24-month tour and those recently selected
on the FY25 approved SMCR and IRR SNCO selection board for an initial
36-month tour. Per the references, promotion allocations were based
on actual and projected Billet Identification Codes (BIC) vacancies.
Therefore, failure to accept assignment to a specified billet will
result in revocation of selection to SgtMaj and involuntary transfer
to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
2. Sergeant Major (SgtMaj) selectees will be frocked IAW references
(a), (e) and (g). Frocking is deemed in the best interest of the
Marine Corps and approved with the understanding that frocked SgtsMaj
may assume the title and wear the uniform and rank of a SgtMaj
respectively, in the Marine Corps Reserve, and that no pay,
allowances, or entitlements will take effect until the actual date of
promotion. This MARADMIN is the source document in order to frock
selectees prior to detachment from their current unit. Frocking will
occur no earlier than 60 days prior to the report date to the new
unit (unless otherwise approved by the Director of Reserve Affairs
(Dir, RA). Requests for approval of an adjusted frocking date must
be communicated to this office (RA SgtMaj) via the chain of command
utilizing a NAVMC 10274 (AA form). Units will ensure a copy of this
message is placed into the Marines OMPF until the actual date of
promotion.
3. Assignment to a subsequent tour of a previously selected SgtMaj
are for 24 months while a newly selected SgtMaj are for 36 months.
However, tours may be adjusted based on the needs of the Marine
Corps. Upon receipt of this MARADMIN, Marines are directed to begin
transfer coordination and prepare an inter-unit transfer (IUT)
request in the Requirements, Transition, and Manpower Management
System (RTAMMS) for RA approval. This message serves as the
authority for transfer request of the newly selected Marine to the
approved Reporting Unit Code (RUC). In no case shall commanders
recommend the transfer of any SgtMaj to any other billet than those
listed below without prior written approval from the Dir, RA. The
IUT request must be submitted in advance to allow timely processing
by RA and to prevent issues with Inactive Duty Training (IDT) Travel
Reimbursement.
4. Once the IUT is approved by RA in RTAMMS and upon joining the
gaining command, the assignment of the SgtMaj BIC will be
administered via the RTAMMS. Selected Marines must be joined to
their newly directed RUC in order to be placed on the HQMC RA
directed BIC. Only a SgtMaj may fill a respective 8999 BIC per
reference (i). The outgoing Marine is required to be placed into
EX009 per reference (i). Both the outgoing and incoming SgtMaj will
continue to be eligible for IDT Travel Reimbursement, if otherwise
eligible, not to exceed a turnover period of 90 days. The unit will
contact Marine Forces Reserve G-1 Manpower at SMB_IDT_TRAVEL@USMC.MIL
to obtain an IDT Travel Reimbursement Waiver for the Marine in excess
not to exceed that 90 day period. If the outgoing SgtMaj is pending
retirement, this Marine will be reassigned as EX009 pending release
to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) awaiting final retirement. No
later than 90 days from the day the SgtMaj has reported, they will be
administratively dropped to the IRR, unless prior coordination is
made with the RA SgtMaj.
5. The report date for all SgtsMaj is no earlier than the 1st of the
month and no later than the last day of the month as listed below.
Adjustments to report dates may be granted with prior coordination
with the RA SgtMaj. In all cases, Marines will contact the gaining
units administration section and leadership in order to schedule an
exact report date and ensure proper turnover procedures are
completed.
6. Unit Manpower Managers are directed to contact RA SgtMaj and
Reserve Affairs Policy (RAP-2) via email and for required BIC
management actions involving SgtsMaj. Include the incoming Marines
name, BIC and Reporting Unit Code.
7. The following SgtsMaj are assigned a subsequent 24-month tour at
the below listed units. Read in three columns:
Name Unit/Location NET/NLT
Daigle, A. B. H&S CO, 4th RECON BN Jan/Feb 26
FT SAM HOUSTON
Downing, B. A. H&S CO, 1/23, HOUSTON, TX Feb/Mar 26
Johnson, S. A. HQTRS CO ISB, NEW ORLEANS, LA Apr 26
Kimball II, R. A. MWSS-471 (-), MAG-41 Feb 26
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Ouellete, E. P. HQTRS BTRY, 5/14 Mar 26
SEAL BEACH, CA
Porter, J. A. HQTRS BTRY, 2/14 Feb/Mar 26
GRAND PRAIRE, TX
Wheeler, N. A. VMM-774, MAG-49 Apr 26
NEW RIVER, NC
8. The following newly selected SgtsMaj are assigned an initial
36-month tour at the below listed units. Read in three columns:
Name Unit/Location NET/NLT
Crofts, B. M. VMM-764, MAG-41 Oct/Nov 25
MIRAMAR MCAS, CA
Davis, B. H. H&S CO, 6TH DSB, CLR-4 Feb/Mar 26
CHARLOTTE, NC
Espedal J. A. MWSS-473 (-), MAG-41 Feb/Mar 26
MIRAMAR MCAS, CA
Fanus, K. G. 3D ANGLICO, BELL, CA Apr/May 26
Fetherlof, D. J. MWSS-472 (-), MAG-49 Jan/Feb 26
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX
LAKEHURST, NJ
Filosa, J. P. HMH-772 (-), MAG-49 Oct/Nov 25
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX
LAKEHURST, NJ
Fox, J. B. MALS-49, MAG-49 Apr/May 26
MCAS NEW RIVER, NC
Johnson, T. A. H&S CO, 3/23, BRIDGETON, MO Dec 25
Montoya, J. T. H&S CO, 3/25, BROOKPARK, OH Nov/Dec 25
Moreira, C. J. H&S CO, 4th CEB, BALTIMORE, MD Jan 26
Mundende, M. C. H&S CO, 2/25, BROOKLYN, NY Oct/Nov 25
Porter, J. C. VMFA-112, MAG-41 Feb/Mar 26
FT WORTH NAS JRB, TX
RodriguezPonciano, C. MTACS-48, MACG-48 Jan/Feb 26
GREAT LAKES, IL
Roy, J. N. H&S CO, 4th LAR BN Dec 25
CAMPEN, CA
Santini, A. J. HMLA-773, MAG-49 Nov/Dec 25
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX
LAKEHURST, NJ
Spottswood, E. G. H&S CO, 1/24 Mar 26
SELFRIDGE ANGB, MI
Starr, J. S. H&S CO, 2/24 Oct/Nov 25
FORT SHERIDAN, IL
9. All newly selected SgtsMaj are required to attend the earliest
resident Cornerstone in Quantico, VA per reference (f). Reserve
Professional Military Education orders and attendance will be
coordinated by the respective S-3/G-3 training section through Marine
Forces Reserve. This is mandatory and will not be waived.
10. Questions and concerns can be addressed to the RA SgtMaj at
(703) 784-9100 or email Reserve_Affairs_SGTMAJ@usmc.mil.
11. This message is only applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
12. Release authorized by Major General John F. Kelliher III,
Director, Reserve Affairs Division.//