FY28 U.S. MARINE CORPS OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS

MARADMINS : 622/25

R 192130Z DEC 25 MARADMIN 622/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM// SUBJ/FY28 U.S. MARINE CORPS OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS// REF/A/MSGID:DOC/CMC/YMD:20250718// REF/B/MSGID:DOC/CMC/YMD:20211028// REF/C/MSGID:MSG/CMC/121502ZNOV25// REF/D/MSGID:DOC/CMC/YMD:20000714// REF/E/MSGID:DOC/CMC/YMD:20230605// REF/F/MSGID:DOC/CMC MCCDC C 40 OP/YMD:20080125// REF/G/MSGID:MSG/CMC/112035ZDEC08// REF/H/MSGID:DOC/CMC RA/YMD:20180315// REF/I/MSGID:DOC/CONGRESS//8AUG2018// REF/J/MSGID:MSG/CMC/090730ZAUG07// NARR/REF A IS MCBUL 1400, OFFICER LINEAL PRECEDENCE. REF B IS MCO P1400.31D, MARINE CORPS PROMOTION MANUAL, VOLUME 1, OFFICER PROMOTIONS. REF C IS MARADMIN 538/25, OPT OUT OF CONSIDERATION FOR THE REGULAR ACTIVE, UNRESTRICTED RESERVE, AND ACTIVE RESERVE FY28 MAJOR, LIEUTENANT COLONEL, AND COLONEL PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS. REF D IS MCO P1070.12K W/CH 1, MARINE CORPS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (IRAM). REF E IS MCO 1610.7B PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM (PES). REF F IS MCO 1553.4B PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (PME). REF G IS MARADMIN 703/08, OFFICER PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (PME) SUMMARY. REF H IS MCO P1001R.1L W/CH 1, MARINE CORPS RESERVE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT MANUAL (MCRAMM). REF I IS TITLE 10 U.S. CODE. REF J IS MARADMIN 477/07, JOINT QUALIFICATION SYSTEM (JQS)// POC/MICHAEL J. COOK/MAJ/MMPB-10/-/TEL: (703)784-9704/ EMAIL:MICHAEL.J.COOK@USMC.MIL// POC/PAUL M. DANTONIO/MAJ/MMPB-10/-/TEL: (703)784-9704/ EMAIL:PAUL.DANTONIO@USMC.MIL// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This MARADMIN announces the FY28 U.S. Marine Corps Officer Promotion Selection Board schedule and provides promotion guidance. See paragraph 15 for addresses, points of contact, and internet information mentioned in this MARADMIN. The FY28 U.S. Marine Corps officer promotion selection boards to recommend both active and reserve component officers for promotion will convene as follows: Selection To Component Bd.Corr.Due* Convening Date MajGen Active 27 Jun 26 8 Jul 26 MajGen Reserve 26 Jun 26 7 Jul 26 BGen Active 3 Jul 26 14 Jul 26 BGen Reserve 10 Jul 26 21 Jul 26 Col Active 24 Apr 26 5 May 26 Col Reserve 23 Jul 26 3 Aug 26 LtCol Active 1 May 26 12 May 26 LtCol Reserve 10 Jan 27 20 Jan 27 Maj Active 22 May 26 2 Jun 26 Maj Reserve 26 Dec 26 5 Jan 27 Col, LtCol, and Maj AR 23 Jul 26 3 Aug 26 LtCol and Maj LDO Active 14 Aug 26 25 Aug 26 Capt** Active 22 Jan 27 2 Feb 27 Capt** Reserve/AR 6 Feb 27 17 Feb 27 CWO Reserve/AR 6 Feb 27 17 Feb 27 CWO*** Active 31 Jul 26 11 Aug 26 *See paragraph 8 below for additional information on submitting Board Correspondence. Pursuant to Title 10, U.S.C. Section 614(b) and 14106, eligible officers are personally responsible for ensuring Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), Manpower Management Performance Branch, Officer Promotion Unit (MMPB-10) has received their personal correspondence to the President of the Board NLT 2359 Eastern Standard Time (EST), 10 calendar days prior to the board convene date of their respective board to be considered. This is a statutory requirement and cannot be waived. Late correspondence will not be accepted under any circumstances. See paragraph 8 below for instructions on how to submit. ** For promotion to the grade of captain, a promotion selection board will not be convened. Instead, eligible officers will undergo an All-Fully-Qualified-Officers List (AFQOL) process. The official military records of all officers eligible for promotion to captain will be screened to identify those officers fully qualified for promotion to captain. Those officers determined not fully qualified for promotion will be omitted from the AFQOL and incur a failure of selection (FOS). The provisions set forth in this MARADMIN are applicable to AFQOL process, to include reviewing and preparing records for promotion consideration and submission of correspondence. ***The FY27 CWO PSB has been re-titled as the FY28 CWO PSB for consistency among the promotion board schedule. For this reason, there will be NO Active Duty FY27 CWO promotion selection board. However, the date and freqeuency the CWO boards will remain unchanged. 2. MARADMINs announcing the established dates of rank (DOR) for the promotion zones will be published approximately 30 to 60 days prior to each scheduled board. Upon announcement, officers may determine their eligibility status by reviewing references (a) and (b). Reference (a) provides a lineal list of all officers in the Marine Corps and reference (b) discusses eligibility. Officers with questions regarding their eligibility for a board or their status in reference (a) should contact the lineal staff, Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), Manpower Management Performance Branch, Officer Promotion Unit (MMPB-10). Unless otherwise noted in the convening message, all officer promotion boards will take place at 2008 Elliot Road, Quantico, VA 22134. 3. Continuation selection boards. The convening of continuation selection boards will be announced in the MARADMIN announcing the promotion zones, as applicable, based on SECNAV-approved continuation plans for this fiscal year. Officers are advised that continuation boards are convened based on the needs of the Marine Corps and selection criteria may vary from year to year. 4. Eligibility for consideration for promotion. Time-in-grade (TIG) and other requirements. 4.a. Officers may not be considered for promotion to the next higher grade in any zone until the officers complete the minimum TIG as specified below. The minimum TIG may be waived based on the needs of the Marine Corps, except in the case of chief warrant officers (CWO). Grade Considered For Selection To TIG Brigadier General Major General 1 year Colonel Brigadier General 1 year Lieutenant Colonel Colonel 3 years Major Lieutenant Colonel 3 years Captain Major 3 years First Lieutenant Captain no minimum CWO 2, 3, 4 CWO 3, 4, 5 2 years First Lieutenants must attain two years time in grade before promotion to Captain. This information provides officers with an approximate indication of when they may expect to be considered for promotion. An officer's eligibility for consideration for promotion is determined as of the date the board convenes. If an officer's DOR is such that he or she will meet the minimum TIG by the convening date of the board, then the officer is advised to prepare for consideration and ensure ample time for review of their record. Information on preparing for a promotion board is available at the officer promotion homepage. 4.b. Retirement and Separation. With the exception of the USMC Captain AFQOL, the Marine Corps will also request authority from SECNAV to preclude from consideration officers with an established separation date that is within 90 days after the date the board convenes. The Marine Corps may also request authority from SECNAV to preclude from consideration those officers who have an approved retirement date. Officers are therefore encouraged to discuss impacts to promotion boards with their respective career counselor before submitting for separation or retirement. 4.c. One-year rule for Reserve Officers. Reserve officers are eligible for consideration for promotion if, on the date the board convenes, the officers have continuously performed service on either the reserve active-status-list (RASL) or the active-duty list (ADL) (or a combination of both lists) for one year. Service on the RASL includes service in the Ready Reserve (AR, SMCR, IMA, and IRR) and in an active status of the Standby Reserve. 4.d. U.S. Citizenship. An officer on the ADL in the grade of Captain who is not a U.S. citizen may not be considered for promotion to the grade of Major. 5. Deferment of eligibility. Marine Corps Officers who would be eligible for consideration by a promotion selection board (PSB) as an in-zone or above-zone eligible officer within one year of placement on the ADL shall be informed that their eligibility for such consideration will be deferred unless they specifically request consideration. The officer may waive this deferment and request consideration for promotion, in writing, as specified in the MARADMIN which announced the officer's eligibility. Requests must be received no later than the convening date of the board. The Deputy Commandant (DC), Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) shall normally place such officers' records before the PSB. 6. Opt-out of Consideration. Certain Active and Reserve officers may apply to opt-out of a Promotion Selection Board and avoid a failure of selection. Active duty requests for opt-outs are due to MPP-30 NLT 15 January 2026. Unrestricted Reserve and Active Reserve opt-outs are due to RAP-2 NLT 30 April 2026. See reference (c) for instructions and deadlines on submission of opt-out requests. 7. Personal responsibilities. Each officer is personally responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of their Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and Master Brief Sheet (MBS) before the date the board convenes. The most expeditious means of obtaining and viewing the OMPF and MBS is through the OMPF-Record Management Application (O-RMA). Refer to reference (d) to determine what documents are appropriate for inclusion in the OMPF. Officers should verify any additions or deletions from their OMPF or MBS within the 12-month window to ensure the accuracy and completeness of their record. 7.a. OMPF document submission timelines. With the exception of fitness reports, all OMPF documents, should be forwarded to and received by CMC (MMPB-22) two weeks prior to the convening date of the selection board in order to allow processing time to the OMPF. Board eligible records continue to be updated until the convening date of the board, however, officers must submit all material no later than two weeks prior to the board for which they are eligible. 7.b. Career Counselors. Active-duty officers may conduct a self- audit of personal records via the the self-audit document guide or through the link at the Marine Online/myOMPF/about OMPF tab. Career counseling for AD officers is now done by Officer Assignments (MMOA). Reserve officers may contact Reserve Affairs, Career Management Team (CMT), who will provide OMPF review and career counseling for all members of the Reserve Component (AR, SMCR, IMA, IRR). Reserve officers requesting counseling services may e-mail smb_cmt@usmc.mil with your name, EDIPI, contact information, and the service you are requesting. More information can be found by accessing their website at: "www.manpower.usmc.mil/webcenter/portal/CMT/pages_home." 7.c. Fitness Reports. Fitness reports are due to CMC (MMPB-23) by the timelines noted in reference (e). Reports mailed directly to the President of the Board will not be added to a Marine’s OMPF. For fitness reports to become part of the OMPF, the reports must be submitted to CMC (MMPB-23). The automated performance evaluation system (A-PES) is the primary means of submitting fitness reports, however, reporting officials may email PDF copies to the MMPB-2 organizational mailbox at hqmc.fitrep.processing@usmc.mil, so long as the mailer’s email account can be confirmed as either the reporting senior’s or reviewing officer’s .mil email address. If mailing a paper version of a report to HQMC, it is imperative that the forwarding envelope is conspicuously marked "contains FITREPs for FY28 (appropriate board) selection board." Timely submission of fitness reports is critical for board eligible members as CMC (MMPB-23) will need time to review reports for accuracy and compliance. Commanders are ultimately responsible for the timely submission of fitness reports to CMC (MMPB-23) and ensuring all fitness report timelines are in adherence to reference (e). 7.c.1. Date gaps must be corrected IAW chapter 8 and appendix F of reference (e). If missing reports are less than one year old, a reconstructed original is required. Copies of the completed fitness reports over one year old must have all pages certified as true copies by either reporting officials (RS/RO). For completion and submission of reports over one year old, it is preferable that the original reviewing officer complete the report, however, CMC (MMPB-23) may act as the reviewing officer on reports that are not adverse on a case by case basis. 7.c.2. Marines are reminded that requests for administrative changes to their fitness report records may take up to 30 days to complete. Reasonable diligence for records correction timeliness rests solely on the Marine making the request. 7.d. Professional Military Education (PME). The selection guidance (precepts) for many boards includes a reminder of the importance of PME, whether resident or non-resident, in an officer's development. Officers are advised to ensure that course completion information is noted on their MBS and that PME completion certificates are included in their OMPF to illustrate completion. In cases where an officer has not completed PME, but has completed one or more sub-courses of that PME, the officer may send correspondence to the President of the Board in accordance with paragraph 8 below, describing progress in completing the PME and include documented evidence of any sub-course completion. See references (f) and (g) for additional information regarding PME. 7.e. Civilian education. All officers must ensure their civilian education is accurately reflected in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS). 8. Officer Correspondence. All eligible officers are encouraged, but are not required, to submit correspondence to the President of the Board. OMPF materials sent directly to the President of the Board will not become part of an officer's OMPF. The following guidelines apply to officer correspondence: 8.a. Correspondence Template and Form. The letter or cover letter must be addressed to: President, FY28 USMC/USMCR (appropriate grade and competitive category) promotion selection board. A sample letter/cover letter is available at the officer promotion homepage. 8.b. Signature. All letters to the board must be signed by the eligible officer must be signed either with ink or with a CAC digital signature. 8.c. Content. All correspondence must be unclassified. Classified correspondence will not be accepted. 8.d. Enclosures. All enclosures submitted with a letter, such as letters of recommendation, certificates of completion, etc. must be listed as enclosures within the letter. Officers who desire to submit material without a letter to the board must do so by submitting a signed cover letter listing documents that the officer is submitting and would like the board to consider. Documents or letters of recommendation from other parties on behalf of officers eligible for consideration will not be provided to the board unless forwarded as a listed enclosure under a signed cover letter. 8.e. Submission. Eligible officers may submit correspondence to their respective promotion selection board via the Boards and Surveys Correspondence Portal or via email to the officer promotions organizational mailbox. 8.f. Board Correspondence Portal. Officers must have a valid USMC email to access the board correspondence Portal. Uploading material to the Board Correspondence Portal is the preferred and most accurate submission method. To access the CAC enabled Portal, go to: https://www2.manpower.usmc.mil/application_cac/. Officers can confirm their submissions via the Portal and WILL NOT receive separate confirmation of receipt from MMPB-10. Access to the Portal will be granted to eligible officers no later than 60 days before the board convene dates established in paragraph 1 of this MARADMIN. 8.g. Email. Alternatively, officers who do not have access to the portal may send their correspondence via email directly to the organizational mailbox: officerpromotions@usmc.mil. Ensure the email subject line reads "correspondence to the FY28 USMC/USMCR (appropriate grade) promotion selection board." Documents should be titled as EDIPI_LASTNAME_Document Name." Correspondence sent via USMC email will receive an automatic email response, which serves as the official confirmation that CMC (MMPB-10) has received your update material. 8.h. Request for Non-Selection. Officers eligible for promotion who plan to separate or retire may correspond with the President of the Board requesting they not be selected for promotion. Any officer who writes such a letter to the board will still be considered for promotion and will incur a failure of selection if not recommended for promotion by the board. Per Title 10, U.S.C. Section 1174, an officer who submits a request not to be selected for promotion, or who otherwise directly causes his or her non- selection through written communication to the board, is not entitled to separation pay if involuntarily discharged from active duty. This pertains to all active-duty boards, with the exception of the CWO board. Requests for non-selection are subject to officer correspondence guidance provided in this MARADMIN. 9. Classified Reports. Eligible officers whose records contain classified reports should notify CMC, Officer Promotion Unit (MMPB-10) as soon as possible. Notification should include the Marines' full name, EDIPI, grade, occasion, and dates of the report(s). 10. In addition to the information in paragraph 8 above, Reserve Component officers should accomplish the following: 10.a. Career Retirement Credit Report (CRCR). The CRCR is provided to reserve boards as a quantitative measure of active participation. It is imperative that each officer review his or her CRCR. It is the responsibility of each officer to ensure the CRCR is accurate. Per reference (i), record audits will be conducted annually. Officers should identify discrepancies and provide updating or modifying CRCR information to their Inspector Instructor or Commanding Officer during these audits. Reserve unit commanders will correct discrepancies via the unit diary. IRR and IMA officers will receive an updated CRCR from the Marine Individual Reserve Support Organization (MIRSO) within 45 days of their anniversary date. The CRCR is also available in MOL under "personal information," "Career Retirement Credit Report." Per reference (i), corrections must be annotated and returned with supporting documentation (muster sheets, orders, historical NAVMC 798s, etc.) to MIRSO. The CRCRs are downloaded from MCTFS five working days before the date the board convenes and are subsequently provided to the board on the convening date of the board. 10.b. Reserve Qualification Summary (RQS). Per reference (i), Reserve officers, including Active Reserve (AR), eligible for consideration for promotion are highly encouraged to submit a complete RQS(NAVMC 10476) as officer correspondence to the board to arrive not later than 10 calendar days prior to the date the board convenes as outlined above in paragraph 8. The purpose of the RQS is to provide the board with information not included in other official records or fitness reports. The RQS must be submitted under a signed cover letter. 11. Post-board information and guidance. Officers may view the approval progress of their board from the officer promotion homepage. When the results of a field grade board are authorized to be released, a "personal for" (P-4) email will be forwarded to all Marine Corps general officers. The P-4 affords recipients an opportunity to ensure each select and in-zone non select are advised of their promotion status. The P-4 includes work phone numbers that are obtained from MCTFS. All officers are required to ensure their contact data is correct in MOL and MCTFS and to verify the accuracy of their MCC, unit, billet, phone and email information. Accurate, current contact information will facilitate more efficient notification. Approximately five working days after a P-4 is released, SECNAV will release the ALNAV announcing the names of the officers selected by the board. Captain and CWO board results will be announced via ALNAV when the board reports are approved by Secretary of War (SECWAR). 12. This MARADMIN is applicable to all Active and Reserve Component officers. All eligible officers have an obligation to prepare for promotion consideration and are reminded that they have a personal responsibility for the accuracy and completion of their own record. Commanding officers shall: 12.a. Ensure this MARADMIN and subsequent convening MARADMINs are available to all officers under their command. 12.b. Encourage all eligible officers to review their OMPF, MBS, and MCTFS data. 12.c. Ensure all reporting officials comply with fitness report timelines noted in reference (d). 12.d. Assist Marines with documentation missing from the OMPF, missing fitness reports or fitness reports requiring corrections. 13. Reference (k) announced changes to Joint Officer Management (JOM) and the Joint Qualification System (JQS). Active-duty Colonels eligible to be considered for selection to Brigadier General should familiarize themselves with the joint requirements. Colonels selected for Brigadier General cannot be promoted until they are designated a Joint Qualified Officer (JQO). 14. Colonels eligible to be considered for selection to Brigadier General and Brigadier Generals eligible to be considered for promotion to Major General will undergo pre-board adverse screening. This screening will be conducted by HQMC. Officers with adverse information will be contacted by HQMC and afforded an opportunity to comment on the adverse information prior to the board considering the information. 15. Addresses, points of contact, and internet information. 15.a. Board Correspondence Portal. Upload material at: https://www2.manpower.usmc.mil/application_cac/ 15.b. Email material to: officerpromotions@usmc.mil 15.c Officer Promotion Section (MMPB-10): Comm 703-784-9703/4/5, DSN 278-9703/4/5. 15.d. Internet information through the officer promotion homepage: go to www2.manpower.usmc.mil, under Divisions, then under Manpower Management, then under Performance Branch, then under Promotion Section, lastly under Officer Promotions. From there select any of the following, to find: 15.d.1. Lineal Management: select the hyperlink leading to the most recent"MCBUL 1400 blue book" (July 2025 or latest version). 15.d.2. Promotion Zone Chart: select to view the projected eligible population for the board that you are interested in. 15.d.3. Eligible Officers: select "Record Preparation". 15.d.4. Documents and References: select "PSB-Board Correspondence Cover Letter Template". 15.d.5. Board Update Dashboard: click on this then scroll to view the board you are interested in. 15.d.6. Documents and References: For the Reserve Qualification Summary (NAVMC 10476) select the PDF titled "RQS-NAVMC 10476". 15.d.7. Manpower Management Officer Assignments (MMOA) conducts all active-duty officer career counseling. Officers are encouraged to engage their respective PMOS monitor to receive a pre-board career performance assessment at least two years prior to their first in-zone eligibility on a promotion selection board. MMOA will conduct pre-board career performance assessments during the months of April, May, and June. Officers are directed to utilize the Talent Management Engagement Platform to communicate with their monitors. 15.d.8. Reserve officers may consult with a career counselor from Reserve Affairs. Under "Reserve Marine", Reserve Affairs (RA)", select "Career Management Team (CMT)" or email smb_manpower_cac@usmc.mil. 15.e. Records and Performance Section (MMPB-2). 15.e.1. Records Management Unit (MMPB-22). OMPF documents or questions concerning the OMPF can be sent by the following means: Email: smb.manpower.MMPB-22@usmc.mil/ SMB.Manpower.MMRP-20@usmc.mil Phone numbers (comm 703-784-3437, 703-784-0416, 703-784-0308, 703-784-1971). OMPF customer service, DSN 784-3437/0416/0308/1971 15.e.2. Performance Evaluation Unit (MMPB-23), email smb.manpower.MMPB-23@usmc.mil/smb.manpower.mmrp-30@usmc.mil, smb_HQMC_FITREP_processing@usmc.mil or toll free 800-268-3710. 15.e.3. Officer Assignments (MMOA), comm 703-784-9276, 703-784-9300, 703-784-9272, 703-784-9267, DSN 278-9276/9300. 15.f. Address for submitting corrections to the CRCR: Marine Forces Reserve Attn: IPAC/CSC/(put your RUC/CO here) 2000 Opelousas Ave. New Orleans, LA 70146 16. Release authorized by BGen Fridrik Fridriksson, Director, Manpower Management Division.//