August 2026 Active-Duty Corporal and Sergeant Promotion Authority and Cutting Scores
The monthly promotion authority and MCTFS cutting scores for active-duty Lance Corporals and Corporals promoting to Corporal and Sergeant on 1 August 2026. Active component only.
This is a routine update — a name list, a set of results, or a recurring notice. There is nothing here to translate into plain English, so the official text is reproduced in full below. Read it on marines.mil
Official text
R 201238Z JUL 26 MARADMIN 322/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM// SUBJ/AUGUST 2026 ACTIVE-DUTY CORPORAL AND SERGEANT PROMOTION AUTHORITY// REF/A/MSGID: DOC/MCO/MMPR-2/14JUN2012// REF/B/MSGID: DOC/MCO/MRA/25NOV2020// NARR/REF A IS MCO P1400.32D W/CH 2, ENLISTED PROMOTION MANUAL. REF B IS MCO 1616.1, JUNIOR ENLISTED PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM (JEPES)// POC/WILLIAM C. GRIFFIN/MAJ/MMPB-11/TEL: 703-784-3440/DSN 278-3440/ EMAIL: WILLIAM.C.GRIFFIN@USMC.MIL// POC/DATHAN T. MILLS/MSGT/MMPB-11/TEL: 703-784-2765/DSN 278-2765/ EMAIL: DATHAN.MILLS@USMC.MIL// POC/SETH D. EVANS/CIV/MMPB-11/TEL: 703-784-9635/DSN 278-9635/ EMAIL: SETH.D.EVANS.CIV@USMC.MIL// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This MARADMIN is the promotion authority for all lance corporals (LCpls) and corporals (Cpls) of the active duty Marine Corps. Cutting scores are available in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) after the current month select grades post. Prior to effecting promotions, commands are reminded of their requirement to verify each select grade Marine’s JEPES promotion score meets or exceeds the published cutting score. Retain the current month cutting scores with this MARADMIN for future reference. 2. For additional details regarding requirements related to viewing cutoff scores in MCTFS, time in grade, time in service, professional military education, commander responsibilities, and the junior enlisted remedial process, visit the Enlisted Promotions website at https://www.manpower.marines.mil, click on “Divisions” / “Manpower Management” / “Performance Branch” / “Promotion Section” / “Enlisted Promotions” / “Sergeants and Below Promotions.” 3. References (a) and (b) set forth guidance and instructions for effecting monthly promotions of LCpls and Cpls who meet the following criteria: 3.a. SEL CPL ED: 20260801 3.b. SEL SGT ED: 20260801 3.c. DATE OF RANK: 20260801 3.d. EFFECTIVE DATE: 20260801 4. The command cutoff for 1 August 2026 promotions is 30 June 2026. Entries with a date after 30 June 2026 will not count towards a 1 August 2026 promotion score. 5. For Marine enlisted promotion matters, e-mail inquiries to smb_manpower_enlisted_promotions@usmc.mil. 6. Release authorized by MajGen Fridrik Fridriksson, Director, Manpower Management Division.//
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.
- Enlisted Promotion Manual (MCO P1400.32D W/CH 2)Reference
This is the primary order governing how monthly enlisted promotions are executed. Commands should consult it for binding guidance on promoting LCpls and Cpls.
- Junior Enlisted Performance Evaluation System order (MCO 1616.1)Reference
This order establishes the JEPES framework used to calculate a Marine's promotion score. It is directly relevant because commands must verify each select's JEPES score meets or exceeds the published cutting score before effecting a promotion.
This is the official Manpower and Reserve Affairs website, covering topics from enlisted and officer promotions to reserve careers, reenlistment options, and separation and retirement information. Reserve Marines looking for policy guidance, promotion details, or career management contacts may find relevant resources here.