The Marine Corps released the July 2026 promotion numbers for Reserve SNCOs across AR, SMCR, and IRR components. Promotions are effective no earlier than 1 July 2026. The MARADMIN also projects how many will promote in August and September, giving selected Marines a rough timeline for when their number comes up.
Bottom line: If you're on an FY25 or FY26 SNCO selection list, compare your seniority number to the tables below to see where you stand for July, August, or September.
Who it affects
Selected SNCOs (SSgt through SgtMaj/MGySgt) on FY25 SMCR and IRR promotion lists, and FY26 AR promotion lists. This MARADMIN applies to the Marine Corps Reserve only, including SMCR, IRR, and AR components.
What you need to do
If you're a commander: effect promotions on or after 1 July 2026, citing MARADMIN 285/26 as authority. Do not promote before that date.
If you're a selectee: check your seniority number against the tables. Two things can delay your promotion:
- You must have an Expiration of Active Service or Reserve Expiration of Current Contract dated 30 June 2028 or later. If you don't, you're not authorized to promote.
- If you haven't met Obligated Service (OBS) requirements by the time your seniority number is reached, your date of rank shifts to the 1st of the month after you complete OBS.
For details on OBS, sequenced PME requirements, commander requirements, and promotion backdate requests, the Enlisted Promotions site is at manpower.marines.mil (navigate: Divisions > Manpower Management > Performance Branch > Promotion Section > Enlisted Promotions > SNCOs).
Key dates
- 1 July 2026: Earliest date July promotions can be effected
- August 2026: Projected promotion month (numbers below)
- September 2026: Second projection window (numbers below)
Promotion numbers
FY25 SMCR SNCO List
| Grade | Selected | Senior No. Prom Jun 26 | Jul 26 Prom | Last Senior No. Prom | Projected Aug 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SgtMaj/MGySgt | 48 | 36 | 4 | 40 | 4 |
| 1stSgt/MSgt | 136 | 106 | 11 | 117 | 11 |
| GySgt | 187 | 141 | 15 | 156 | 15 |
| SSgt | 273 | 210 | 21 | 231 | 20 |
FY25 IRR SNCO List
| Grade | Selected | Senior No. Prom Jun 26 | Jul 26 Prom | Last Senior No. Prom | Projected Aug 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGySgt | No selections | — | — | — | — |
| MSgt | 6 | 5 | List cleared | — | — |
| GySgt | 7 | List cleared | — | — | — |
| SSgt | 36 | 28 | 3 | 31 | 5 |
FY26 AR SNCO List
| Grade | Selected | Senior No. Prom Jun 26 | Jul 26 Prom | Last Senior No. Prom | Projected Aug 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGySgt | 7 | No promotions (TIG) | 1 | 4 | No promotions (TIG) |
| MSgt | 26 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 3 |
| GySgt | 69 | 18 | 6 | 24 | 6 |
| SSgt | 140 | 60 | 20 | 80 | 20 |
Projected September 2026 promotions
| Grade | AR | SMCR | IRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SgtMaj/MGySgt | 1 (FY26) / 4 (FY25) | 4 (FY25) | No selections |
| 1stSgt/MSgt | 3 (FY26) | 11 (FY25) | List cleared |
| GySgt | 6 (FY26) | 15 (FY25) | List cleared |
| SSgt | 17 (FY26) | 20 (FY25) | List cleared (FY25) |
Note: Projection numbers are estimates. Monthly variances can occur and may require extensions.
The official version
Full details are in MARADMIN 285/26. The governing order is MCO P1400.32D w/Ch 2, Enlisted Promotion Manual.
For Reserve SNCO allocation questions, contact Reserve Affairs Policy, Plans, and Programming Branch, Enlisted Plans (RAP-2):
- 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.