The Marine Corps released the full FY27 SNCO promotion board schedule in August 2026. Every SNCO board date is now locked, from SgtMaj/1stSgt in October 2026 through the SMCR/IRR SNCO board in July 2027. If you're eligible, or think you might be, the time to get your record squared away is now, not the week before the board convenes.
Heads up: Board correspondence must be received no later than 10 days before your board's convene date. Miss that window and it won't be considered.
Who it affects
All active and reserve component SNCOs (SSgt through SgtMaj/1stSgt) competing for promotion in FY27. The SMCR and IRR boards are included. This applies to the Total Force.
What you need to do
- Find your board in the schedule below and mark the convene date.
- Count back 10 days. That is your hard deadline for any correspondence to the board president. It must be received by 2359 EST on that date.
- Submit correspondence as a signed PDF via email to
smb_manpower_enlisted_promotions@usmc.mil. Use that address, not a phone call. - Check your fitness report record now. If you have gaps or pending FitReps, contact the Performance Evaluation Unit (see contacts below). Do not call or email to chase a report you already submitted; the MARADMIN says it slows processing, not speeds it up.
- Review your official record at the Enlisted Promotions website: manpower.marines.mil, then navigate to Manpower Management / Performance Branch / Promotion Section / Enlisted / Enlisted Promotions / SNCOs.
Key dates
| Board | Convene Date | Length | Correspondence Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| SgtMaj and 1stSgt | 20 Oct 2026 | 2 weeks | 10 Oct 2026 |
| MGySgt and MSgt | 27 Oct 2026 | 4.5 weeks | 17 Oct 2026 |
| GySgt | 12 Jan 2027 | 8 weeks | 2 Jan 2027 |
| Active Reserve SNCO | 02 Feb 2027 | 10 days | 23 Jan 2027 |
| SSgt | 06 Apr 2027 | 8 weeks | 27 Mar 2027 |
| SMCR/IRR SNCO | 07 Jul 2027 | 3.5 weeks | 27 Jun 2027 |
Correspondence deadline = 2359 EST, 10 days prior to convene date.
The official version
This is MARADMIN 365/26. It references MCO P1400.32D w/CH2 (Marine Corps Promotion Manual, Volume 2, Enlisted Promotions) and MCBUL 5420 (Board Schedule and Membership Requirements for FY27 Selection Boards).
Key contacts:
- Board correspondence:
smb_manpower_enlisted_promotions@usmc.mil - Record/O-RMA questions (MMPB-22):
smb_manpower_mmrp-20@usmc.mil - FitRep gaps and submissions (MMPB-23, general):
smb_manpower_mmrp-30@usmc.mil - FitRep admin corrections (MMPB-23):
smb_manpower_mmrp-31@usmc.mil - Active duty board counseling (MMPB-24):
smb_manpower_career_counselors@usmc.mil - Reserve Affairs Career Management Team:
smb_CMT@usmc.mil - Reserve Affairs Plans Section:
smb_rap@usmc.mil - CRCR corrections (MCIRSA): 1-800-255-5082
- Article POCs: Maj William C. Griffin, 703-784-3440; MSgt Dathan T. Mills, 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.