The Marine Corps released the April 2026 SNCO promotion numbers on 23 March 2026. Promotions are effective no earlier than 1 April 2026. This covers both the FY25 and FY26 promotion lists, across grades from Staff Sergeant through Sergeant Major and Master Gunnery Sergeant.
Heads up: If your EAS is before 31 March 2028, you cannot be promoted, regardless of where your seniority number falls.
Who it affects
Active duty SNCOs and SNCO selectees on the FY25 and FY26 promotion lists. Reserve Marines selected for promotion to SNCO grades should also pay attention, particularly to the OBS and EAS requirements, which apply regardless of component. Confirm specifics with your S-1 or command.
What you need to do
If you're in a promotion zone, verify two things before your seniority number comes up:
- Your EAS is 31 March 2028 or later.
- You are in compliance with Obligated Service requirements.
If you meet your OBS requirement after your seniority number is reached, your date of rank and effective date will be pushed to the 1st of the following month. Don't let a paperwork gap cost you a month of pay and seniority.
For details on OBS, Sequenced PME requirements, and commander requirements, the Enlisted Promotions website has the specifics. Navigate to manpower.marines.mil and go to Divisions / Manpower Management / Performance-Branch / Promotion-Section / Enlisted Promotions / SNCOs / Monthly Promotion Requirements.
For questions, contact the Enlisted Promotions section:
- Phone:
(703) 784-3982/ DSN278-3982 - Email:
SMB_Manpower_Enlisted_Promotions@usmc.mil
Key dates
- 1 April 2026: Earliest date April promotions can be effected
- May 2026: Projected promotion numbers listed below
- FY25 GySgt list: Cleared. Alternates without a seniority number will be reconsidered on the FY27 boards.
- FY25 SSgt list: Clears in June 2026.
- FY26 SSgt list: Pending results of selection MARADMIN (numbers not yet published).
April 2026 and projected May 2026 promotions
FY25 Lists
| Grade | # Selected | Senior No. Prom Mar 26 | Apr 26 Prom | Last Senior No. Prom | Projected May 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GySgt | 2105 | 2220 | 16 | (List cleared) | (List cleared) |
| SSgt | 4265 | 3468 | 300 | 3775 | 300 |
FY26 Lists
| Grade | # Selected | Senior No. Prom Mar 26 | Apr 26 Prom | Last Senior No. Prom | Projected May 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SgtMaj/MGySgt | 346 | 18 | 9 | 27 | 9 |
| 1stSgt/MSgt | 1177 | 67 | 32 | 101 | 32 |
| GySgt | 2352 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 250 |
| SSgt | Pending | -- | -- | -- | -- |
FY26 Projected Monthly Promotions (Jun 2026 forward)
| Grade | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SgtMaj/MGySgt | 77 | 77 | 77 | (List clears) | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1stSgt/MSgt | 261 | 261 | 261 | (List clears) | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| GySgt | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
The official version
Full details in MARADMIN 123/26. Governing authority is MCO P1400.32D w/Ch 2, Enlisted Promotion Manual.
POCs at MMPB-11: Maj William Griffin at william.c.griffin@usmc.mil / (703) 784-3440, and MSgt Dathan Mills at dathan.mills@usmc.mil / (703) 784-2765.
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.