The Marine Corps released the FY26 approved selections to SSgt on 27 May 2026. This MARADMIN publishes the selectee list and lays out the obligated service, PME, and command counseling requirements that follow. If you're on the list, action is required. If you command selected Marines, action is also required, with deadlines.
Bottom line: If your name is on the FY26 SSgt selection list, check your EAS now and start the OBS paperwork immediately.
Who it affects
Any corporal or sergeant on the FY26 SSgt selection list, and the commanders (including O-6 and above) responsible for those Marines. This does not affect Marines who were not selected.
What you need to do
If you are a selectee:
- Check your EAS against the seniority number table below. You need 24 months of obligated service past your projected promotion month.
- If your EAS falls short, submit a reenlistment or extension request now. This MARADMIN is your authority to start that process immediately.
- Complete any PME requirements specific to this board. Paragraph 6 of the MARADMIN contains details that differ from previous boards. Read it carefully.
- If you choose not to obtain the required OBS, your name will be removed from the list. That refusal gets documented via a page 11 entry.
If you are a commander:
- Within 5 days: Download the selection roster from MMPB-11 when it posts. It includes each Marine's selection number, unit, projected promotion date, and required end of service date.
- Within 30 days: Counsel every selected Marine in your command on the OBS requirement.
- Within 60 days: Report the intentions and actions taken on all selected Marines to MMPB-11.
- O-6 and above: You are authorized to frock selectees who meet PME requirements and have extended or reenlisted for OBS within 60 days of this MARADMIN.
Key dates
Use this table to estimate your projected promotion month based on your seniority number. Find your number, then ensure your EAS is at least 24 months past that projected month.
| Seniority Number | Projected Month |
|---|---|
| Up to 250 | Aug 2026 |
| Up to 500 | Sep 2026 |
| Up to 750 | Oct 2026 |
| Up to 1,000 | Nov 2026 |
| Up to 1,250 | Dec 2026 |
| Up to 1,500 | Jan 2027 |
| Up to 1,750 | Feb 2027 |
| Up to 2,000 | Mar 2027 |
| Up to 2,250 | Apr 2027 |
| Up to 2,725 | May 2027 |
| Up to 3,200 | Jun 2027 |
| List clear | Jul 2027 |
Example: Seniority number 1,775 projects to Feb 2027. You need an EAS of 28 Feb 2029 or later. These are estimates. A short additional extension may be needed depending on monthly promotion MARADMINs.
- Immediate: Selectees may begin OBS paperwork now.
- Within 5 days of 27 May 2026: MMPB-11 posts the selection roster.
- Within 30 days of 27 May 2026: Commanders counsel all selectees on OBS.
- Within 60 days of 27 May 2026: Commanders report actions to MMPB-11. Frocking authorized within this window for qualifying Marines.
The official version
This is MARADMIN 248/26, released 29 May 2026. PME requirements specific to this board are in paragraph 6 of the original message. Review that section directly before taking action.
POCs at MMPB-11: Maj William C. Griffin at william.c.griffin@usmc.mil / 703-784-3440, and MSgt Dathan T. 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.