R 200834Z Jan 16
MARADMIN 034/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/FEBRUARY 2016 PROMOTIONS FOR STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS (SNCO) AND MARCH 2016 PLANNED PROMOTIONS FOR SNCOS//
REF/A/MSGID:DOC/MMPR-2/14JUN2012//
AMPN/REF A IS MCO P1400.32D W/CH 2, ENLISTED PROMOTION MANUAL//
POC/M. L. PETERS/MAJ/UNIT: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 February 2016 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 February 2016, commanders will effect the promotion of selected Marines per paragraph 5100 of reference (a).  Cite this MARADMIN as authority for promotion.
3.  Commanders are reminded that paragraph 3107.4 of the reference requires that Marines in the grade of gunnery sergeant and above who have served at least 18 years but less than 30 years of active military service must agree to serve 2 years or until service limits, whichever occurs first, in the grade to which promoted.  Before delivering appointment certificates to Marines in this category, commanders must ensure each Marine has sufficient obligated service remaining on their 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 Marine's 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 paragraph 1200.4, 1204, and 3107 of the reference.  Upon completion of the review of applicable records, if the commander's intent is to delay or revoke the promotion of a selected Marine, the reference provides specific guidance and reporting instructions.
5.  Commanders who have Marines attached to their command/unit/det in temporary additional duty status must seek concurrence from the Marine's parent command prior to effecting the promotion.
6.  The numbers listed below indicate the senior number promoted the previous month and the total number of Marines to be promoted for the current month.  However, the numbers may not always add up.  This is due to Marines selected noncompetitively (WO, MECEP 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 paragraph 1 and only promote Marines with a select grade date in the MCTFS.
7.  Status of FY 2015 SNCO Promotion Lists:
               Number      Senior No.     Feb 16    Projected
Grade          Selected    Prom Jan 16    Prom      for Mar 16
GYSGT          2058          1778          100         100
SSGT           4260          3230          200         100
8.  Status of FY 2016 SNCO Promotion Lists:
               Number      Senior No.     Feb 16    Projected
Grade          Selected    Prom Jan 16    Prom      for Mar 16
SGTMAJ-MGYSGT   330           51            20          17
1STSGT/MSGT     932          197            90          43
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.//