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- Policy·Oct 14
October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here's What That Means for You.
The Marine Corps has designated October 2026 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month under the theme "Securing the Next 250." This is an awareness and action message for all Marines and authorized network users, with no administrative deadlines but a few concrete behaviors expected of everyone.
Affects all reservists - Health·Oct 7
Red Ribbon Week and Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Oct 23–31
The Marine Corps is observing Red Ribbon Week October 23–31, 2026, with Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24. This applies to all components, including SMCR, and is primarily an awareness and participation notice.
Affects all reservists - Policy·Oct 7
Voting stand down required by 15 October for all commands
All commands must hold a one-to-two hour voting assistance stand down by 15 October 2026. This applies to active and reserve units, and reserve commands must report completion status to HQMC by 20 October.
Affects all reservists - Accountability·Sep 29
Update your religious affiliation code in MOL within 45 days
The Marine Corps has switched to a new standardized list of Religious Affiliation Codes. Reserve Component Marines have 45 days from 25 September 2026 to log into MOL and pick the code that fits them.
Affects all reservists - Policy·Sep 22
What you need for your unit's 2026 Birthday Ball
HQMC has published the links for the Commandant's 2026 birthday video, written message, and ceremonial music. If your unit is planning a Birthday Ball, here's where to get everything and what to do before November 1.
Affects all reservists - Policy·Sep 16
Religious Accommodation Request Process Has Been Updated
New interim guidance from CMC changes how religious accommodation requests are processed, including who approves them and how long units have to submit paperwork. RC Marines not on active duty get 60 days to submit, not 30.
Affects all reservists - Policy·Aug 28
Class rings can now be worn alongside wedding rings in uniform
A small but real uniform policy change: Marines can now wear a college or commissioning-source class ring on the same hand as a wedding ring. The one-ring-per-hand rule still applies otherwise.
Affects all reservists - Policy·Aug 26
September Is Insider Threat Awareness Month. Here's What Your Unit Needs to Do.
September is National Insider Threat Awareness Month. Commanders are expected to promote training and awareness events throughout the month, and all Marines are expected to know and report potential risk indicators.
Affects all reservists - Policy·Aug 21
Annual CBRN mask fit testing is now mandatory for all Marines
Every Marine, active and reserve, must complete annual CBRN mask fit and seal testing each fiscal year. Reserve units have until 31 December 2026 to submit a compliance plan if they have untrained personnel.
Affects all reservists - Policy·Aug 20
MEO program reforms are now in effect — here's what changed
The Marine Corps has issued immediate implementation guidance reforming how Equal Opportunity complaints are filed, processed, and dismissed. These changes affect all Marines and Sailors, including reservists, and are in effect now.
Cancelled - Accountability·Aug 11
All Marines must update their religious affiliation code in MOL by 30 Sep
The Department of War consolidated over 200 religious affiliation codes down to 30 standardized categories. Every Marine, including reservists, must log into MOL and confirm or update their code by 30 September 2026.
Cancelled - Policy·Aug 7
The Marine Corps is renaming its PAC program to MEO
The Marine Corps is dropping the "Prohibited Activities and Conduct" label and returning to "Military Equal Opportunity" across all official materials. Nothing about the actual rules, reporting, or prohibited behaviors has changed.
Affects all reservists - Policy·May 8
All Marines Must Complete the Basic AI Course by End of 2026
The Marine Corps is now requiring every active duty and reserve Marine to complete a free, ~45-minute online AI course by 31 December 2026. It's a one-time requirement you can knock out from your phone.
Affects all reservists - Policy·May 5
2026 Critical Days of Summer Safety Message
The Marine Corps 101 Critical Days of Summer period runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day (22 May to 7 September 2026). All Marines and Sailors must receive a documented summer safety brief before any extended liberty period during that window.
Affects all reservists - Policy·Apr 29
Most of your annual CMT requirements are now every two years
A new MCO cuts how often Marines must complete Common Military Training. Most non-core CMT requirements shift from annual to every two years, effective now.
Affects all reservists - Policy·Apr 24
Grooming Medical Exemptions: Separation Process Now Has a Timeline and New Form
Marines with medical grooming or uniform exceptions (like a PFB shaving chit) now face a formal 12-month clock before administrative separation can be initiated. A new form is out, and no separation can be finalized before 1 October 2026.
Affects all reservists - Policy·Apr 10
The Commandant's new capstone operating concept is published
The Commandant approved "First to Fight: A Capstone Operating Concept" in January 2026, and it's now available to read. It's a doctrinal awareness item for the total force, not an administrative action.
Affects all reservists - Policy·Mar 31
MarineNet's web address is changing to mcele.usmc.mil
The URL for MarineNet (now officially called MCeLE) changed on 13 March 2026. The old address will redirect automatically through the end of FY26, but you should update any bookmarks now.
Affects all reservists - Policy·Feb 27
PFT/Body Composition Update: WHtR Standard Clarified
The Marine Corps updated the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) standard for body composition: the pass threshold is 0.52 or below, for all Marines regardless of sex. This replaces an earlier version of MARADMIN 066/26.
Affects all reservists - Policy·Feb 26
Height and weight is gone. The Corps is switching to waist-to-height ratio.
Effective 1 January 2026, the Marine Corps replaced the semiannual height and weight screening with a waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) standard. This applies to all Marines, active and reserve, and changes how body composition is evaluated, documented, and reported on fitness reports.
Affects all reservists