The Marine Corps released the April 2026 SNCO promotion numbers for Reserve and AR components. Commanders may promote selected Marines on or after 1 April 2026, citing this MARADMIN as authority. Projections for May and June are included but are estimates only.
Bottom line: If you're on an FY25 or FY26 SNCO promotion list, check your seniority number against the tables and confirm your obligated service is squared away before your number comes up.
Who it affects
SMCR and IRR SNCOs (SSgt through SgtMaj/MGySgt) on FY25 promotion lists, and AR SNCOs on FY26 lists. Also relevant to commanders and S-1s who execute these promotions.
What you need to do
If you're on a list, check your seniority number against the tables below. Two things can hold up your promotion:
- Confirm your Expiration of Active Service or Reserve Expiration of Current Contract runs to 31 March 2028 or later. If it doesn't, you are not eligible to promote.
- Confirm you've met Obligated Service (OBS) requirements. If your number comes up before you're in compliance, your date of rank and effective date get pushed to the 1st of the following month after you comply.
For details on OBS, sequenced PME requirements, and commander checklists, go to https://www.manpower.marines.mil and navigate: Divisions > Manpower Management > Performance-Branch > Promotion-Section > Enlisted Promotions > SNCOs > Monthly Promotion Requirements.
Key dates
- 1 April 2026: Earliest date commanders may effect April promotions
- May 2026: Projected next promotion increment (numbers below)
- June 2026: Second projection included in this MARADMIN
April 2026 promotion numbers
FY25 SMCR SNCO list
| Grade | # Selected | Senior No. Promoted Mar 26 | Apr 26 Promotions | Last Senior No. Promoted | Projected May 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SgtMaj/MGySgt | 48 | 24 | 4 | 28 | 4 |
| 1stSgt/MSgt | 126 | 75 | 10 | 85 | 10 |
| GySgt | 187 | 95 | 15 | 110 | 15 |
| SSgt | 273 | 140 | 23 | 164 | 23 |
FY25 IRR SNCO list
| Grade | # Selected | Senior No. Promoted Mar 26 | Apr 26 Promotions | Last Senior No. Promoted | Projected May 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGySgt | No selections | ||||
| MSgt | 6 | (Note 3) | 1 | 4 | (Note 3) |
| GySgt | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | List cleared |
| SSgt | 36 | 19 | 3 | 22 | 3 |
FY26 AR SNCO list
| Grade | # Selected | Senior No. Promoted Mar 26 | Apr 26 Promotions | Last Senior No. Promoted | Projected May 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGySgt | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| MSgt | 26 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| GySgt | 69 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| SSgt | 140 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
June 2026 projections
| Grade | AR | SMCR | IRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SgtMaj/MGySgt | No promotions (TIG) | 4 | No selections |
| 1stSgt/MSgt | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| GySgt | 6 | 16 | List cleared |
| SSgt | 20 | 23 | 3 |
Note: June projections for SMCR come from the FY25 list. June projections for AR come from the FY26 list. "No promotions (TIG)" means time-in-grade requirements aren't yet met. Totals may not always add up due to noncompetitive selections (Warrant Officer and MECEP selects carry alpha seniority numbers), discharges, and promotion restrictions.
The official version
This bulletin is MARADMIN 117/26. It references MCO P1400.32D w/Ch 2, the Enlisted Promotion Manual, as the governing order.
For Reserve SNCO allocation questions, contact RAP-2 (Reserve Affairs Policy, Plans, and Programming Branch, Enlisted Plans):
- MAJ William C. Griffin:
william.c.griffin@usmc.mil/ 703-784-3440 - MSgt Dathan T. Mills:
dathan.mills@usmc.mil/ 703-784-2765 - MSgt Joel S. Austin (RAP-2):
joel.austin@usmc.mil/ 703-784-9879
This is written by a reservist, for reservists. It is not an official publication of HQMC or MARFORRES. Always verify guidance with your command or unit S-1 before acting on any article or summary.