The Marine Corps has updated how commands must track medical accommodations from grooming standards, specifically beard/shaving waivers. As of MARADMIN 348/26, COs are required to log all approved and pending facial hair accommodations using five new event codes in MCTIMS or UD/MIPS. This isn't a policy change on who qualifies. It's a reporting and accountability requirement layered on top of the existing interim policy.
Heads up: Commands have 14 days from release of this MARADMIN to have initial data validated by HQMC MPO. If your unit has Marines on shaving accommodations right now, those records need to be entered immediately.
Who it affects
All Marine Corps Total Force units, including SMCR and IMA commands, plus Navy personnel attached to Marine Corps units. The action falls on COs and admin shops, but SNCOs running Marines with active or pending accommodations should know this process cold.
What you need to do
For admin and S-1 personnel: Enter the appropriate codes in MCTIMS or UD/MIPS for every Marine with a current or pending facial hair medical accommodation. Use these codes:
| Code | What it marks |
|---|---|
U1 | Medical Accommodation Pending Date (IDC/MO recommended, CO approval pending) |
U2 | Medical Accommodation Start Date (CO approves; use a new U2 only after a U4 has been reported for a prior accommodation) |
U3 | 6-Month Admin Counseling Date (no earlier than 24 April 2026 per MARADMIN 192/26) |
U4 | Medical Accommodation End Date (resolved early or officially terminated) |
U5 | Admin Extension (AE) Date (DC, M&RA-approved extension beyond 12 months) |
For COs: The accommodation is still documented on NAVMC 11830 (03-25)(EF). That does not change. The codes are how you report it up the chain.
If a Marine is approaching 12 months: Request an administrative extension before the clock runs out. Route the package (NAVMC 10274, IDC/MO recommendation, justification, and expected resolution timeline) through the first Marine General Officer in the chain to MPO via SharePoint at https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/dcmra_mra_mp_mpo/lists/Ask%20MPO/Main%20View.aspx. Submit at least 30 days before the expiration date.
For the Marine on accommodation: Carry your approved NAVMC 11830 on your person during any period of authorized no-shave. Present it when asked.
For commands wanting access to the custom tracking report: Submit a request through https://www2.manpower.usmc.mil/reports/reports.action.
Key dates
- Effective immediately (date of MARADMIN release): All codes must be entered in MCTIMS/UD/MIPS.
- Within 14 days of release: HQMC MPO will pull the custom report to validate submissions from the July 2026 initial data call. Commands with errors will be contacted.
- U3 counseling: No earlier than 24 April 2026 (6 months from initial approval date per MARADMIN 192/26).
- Extension requests: Must be submitted 30 days before a Marine's 12-month accommodation expiration.
The official version
MARADMIN 348/26 is the source document. It references MARADMIN 124/25 and MARADMIN 192/26 as the underlying policy. Questions on reporting go to SMB_HQMC_MPO@USMC.mil. MCTIMS/UD/MIPS access issues go to mrahelpdesk@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.