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May 2026 officer promotions announced, June projections included

MARADMIN 195/26·April 27, 2026·2 min read·Official source
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HQMC released the official promotion list for May 2026 and the projected list for June 2026. Commanding officers are now authorized to effect promotions for everyone named in this message. Rank, pay, and allowances are effective 1 May 2026. The physical commission certificate is not the legal authority to promote and is not required to hold the ceremony.

Bottom line: If your name appears in MARADMIN 195/26, your CO can promote you now. You do not need to wait for the commission to arrive.

Who it affects

Officers whose names appear on this list: Regular Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve officers being promoted to Col, LtCol, Maj, and Capt, effective 1 May 2026. June 2026 projected promotions are also included for planning purposes.

Note: The MARADMIN text provided was truncated partway through the Capt promotion list. If you are a Capt selectee and do not see your name here, check the full message at the link below. Your unit S-1 will have the complete list.

What you need to do

If you are a selectee:

  1. Confirm your name appears on the full MARADMIN (link below).
  2. Coordinate with your CO or adjutant to schedule the promotion ceremony.
  3. Do not wait for the paper commission. It takes 4 to 6 weeks to arrive and is not required.
  4. For sample commissions and the oath of office, go to www.Marines.mil, navigate to Marines / Career / Promotions / Officer Promotions, and check the Reference tab.

If you are a commanding officer or S-1: This MARADMIN is your authority to promote. No separate CMC message is needed beyond this one.

Key dates

  • 1 May 2026: Effective date for rank, pay, and allowances for all May 2026 promotees.
  • 4 to 6 weeks out: Expected delivery window for paper commission certificates (not required to promote).
  • June 2026 projected promotions are listed in the full MARADMIN. Exact effective dates for June promotees will be confirmed when the June message drops.

The official version

Full promotion list and authority: MARADMIN 195/26

Referenced orders: MCO 1400.31D (Marine Corps Promotion Manual, Vol. 1), SECNAVINST 1420.3, MCO 1900.16 w/Ch-3.

POC: Maj M. J. Cook, MMPB-10, (703) 784-9705, michael.j.cook@usmc.mil

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.

Resources & references

The documents this bulletin points to, with a plain-English note on why each matters. Links marked CAC required need a government login.

  • Title 10, U.S. Code (Ref A)Reference

    The statutory foundation for Marine Corps officer promotions. This MARADMIN cites it as the legal authority under which the Secretary of the Navy acts to authorize promotions.

  • Marine Corps Promotion Manual, Volume 1, Officer Promotions (MCO 1400.31D)Reference

    The primary Marine Corps order governing officer promotions. This MARADMIN directs readers to Chapter 6 of this manual for sample commissions and the oath of office needed to conduct a promotion ceremony.

  • Department of the Navy Commissioned Officer Promotion Program (SECNAVINST 1420.3)Reference

    The SECNAV instruction that governs the Navy and Marine Corps commissioned officer promotion program. This MARADMIN cites it alongside Title 10 as authority for the promotions listed.

  • Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual (MCO 1900.16 w/CH-3)Reference

    The order covering Marine Corps separation and retirement policy. It is listed as one of the references regulating all Marine Corps officer promotions in this MARADMIN.

  • Designation of Officers as Marine Corps Judge Advocate (SECNAVINST 1120.9B)Reference

    The SECNAV instruction covering designation of Regular Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve officers as Judge Advocates. It is cited as one of the references regulating officer promotions in this MARADMIN.

  • Promotion of Officers to First Lieutenant (SECNAVINST 1412.6M)Reference

    The SECNAV instruction governing promotion to First Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. It is listed as one of the references regulating all officer promotions covered by this MARADMIN.

  • Marine Corps Warrant Officer Promotion and Continuation Procedures (SECNAVINST 1412.11)Reference

    The SECNAV instruction covering warrant officer promotion and continuation as well as limited duty officer continuation. It is cited as one of the authorities regulating promotions in this MARADMIN.

  • Baccalaureate Degree Requirement for Reserve Officers (MARADMIN 277/01)MARADMIN

    An earlier MARADMIN establishing the baccalaureate degree requirement for Reserve officers. This MARADMIN cites it as one of the references regulating all Marine Corps officer promotions, making it directly relevant to Reserve officers being promoted.

  • Officer Promotions homepage (www.Marines.mil)

    The Marines.mil page where sample commissions and the oath of office can be found. This MARADMIN directs readers there under Marines/Career > Promotions > Officer Promotions > Reference tab to support conducting promotion ceremonies.

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