R 191219Z OCT 15
MARADMIN 516/15
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/NOVEMBER 2015 STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (SNCO) PROMOTIONS FOR ACTIVE RESERVE (AR), SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE (SMCR), AND INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE (IRR) AND DECEMBER 2015 PLANNED SNCO PROMOTIONS FOR AR, SMCR, AND IRR//
REF/A/MSGID:DOC/MMPR-2/14JUN2012//
REF/B/MSGID:DOC/MMSR/06JUN2007//
NARR/REF A IS MCO P1400.32D W/CH 2, MARINE CORPS ENLISTED PROMOTION MANUAL.  REF B IS MCO 1900.16, MARINE CORPS SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT MANUAL.//
POC/P. L. PETERS/MAJ/MMPR-2/-/TEL:DSN 278-9718/EMAIL:MICHELLE.PETERS(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Units will receive a diary feedback report (DFR) with a select grade date of 1 November 2015 for each Marine to be promoted.  The select grade rank, seniority number, and board year will be listed on the "GRAD" screen in the MCTFS.
2.  Upon receipt of this MARADMIN and posting of a select grade on the DFR, but not prior to the 1st of November 2015, commanders will effect the promotion of selected Marines per par 5100 of ref a. Cite this MARADMIN as authority for promotion.
3.  Commanders are reminded that ref b requires that Marines in the grade of gunnery sergeant and above who have served at least 18 years must have 2 qualifying years (50 points per year) before being eligible to transfer to the reserve retired list at the next higher grade.  Before delivering appointment certificates to Marines in this category, commanders must ensure each Marine has sufficient obligated service remaining on their reserve end of current contract to enable them to serve at least 2 years or until service limits in the grade to which promoted.  If the Marine refuses to extend or reenlist to have sufficient obligated service, inform CMC (MMPR-2) of the Marines refusal.
4.  Commanders are reminded of their inherent responsibilities in the Enlisted Promotion System.  Thoroughly review the record of each selected Marine prior to delivery of the certificate of appointment to ensure the Marine has continued to maintain the high standards of professional and personal performance which led to selection.  You are enjoined to review par 1200.4, 1204, and 3107 of ref a.  Upon completion of the review of applicable records, if the commander's intent is to delay or revoke the promotion of a selected Marine, reference a provides specific guidance and reporting instructions.
5.  The numbers listed in par 6 indicate the seniority number promoted the previous month and the total number to be promoted for the current month.  However, the numbers may not always add up.  This is due to Marines selected noncompetitively (WO selects) who are assigned a seniority number with an alpha letter, Marines who are discharged, and Marines in a promotion restriction status.  To avoid erroneous promotions of SNCOs, it is imperative that commanders follow the guidance in par 1 and only promote Marines with a select grade date in the MCTFS.
6.  Status of FY 2015 Active Reserve SNCO promotion lists:
                Number      Senior No.     Nov 15     Projected
Grade           Selected    Prom Oct 15    Prom       for Dec 15
SgtMaj/MGySgt      6              3          0             1
1stSgt/MSgt       27             17          1             4
GySgt             66             46          5             5
SSgt             143             97         12            12
7.  Status of FY 2015 Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) SNCO Promotion Lists:
                Number      Senior No.     Nov 15      Projected
Grade           Selected    Prom Oct 15    Prom        for Dec 15
SgtMaj/MGySgt     35             21          3             3
1stSgt/MSgt       77             47          6             6
GySgt            165             98         14            14
SSgt             276            162         23            23
8.  Status of FY 2015 Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) SNCO Promotion Lists:
                Number      Senior No.     Nov 15     Projected
Grade           Selected    Prom Oct 15    Prom       for Dec 15
SgtMaj/MGySgt    NA             NA          NA           NA
1stSgt/MSgt       4              4         Cleared    Cleared
GySgt            41             29           3            3
SSgt            246            146          20           20
9.  For Enlisted Promotion matters call Comm (703) 784-9718 or DSN 278-9718.  Email inquiries may be submitted to: EnlistedPromotions (AT)usmc.mil.  This MARADMIN will be posted to the Promotion Branch website: www.manpower.usmc.mil, select "active Marine," "Manpower Management (MM)," "Promotion Branch," then "Enlisted Promotions." from there click on "message traffic," then "SNCO messages."
10.  Release authorized by MajGen Craig Q. Timberlake, Director, Manpower Management Division.//