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- 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·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