Marines

April 2016 Drilling Reserve, Individual Ready Reserve and Active Reserve promotion authority

29 Mar 2016 | Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve

Marine administrative message 174/16 announces the eligibility requirements for promotion to corporal and sergeant for Individual Ready Reserve, Active Reserve and Drilling Reserve Marines. Marines eligible for promotion must have their Professional Military Education complete by the 15th of the month prior to their promotion. The term “eligible” refers to Marines who meet the time in grade and time in service requirements and have a composite score computed.

Lance corporals and corporals who meet the cutting score, but are not PME complete will not be selected for promotion. The commands of these Marines will receive an advisory stating “not selected, required PME not complete.”

The purpose of this change is for Marines who have already completed their PME to receive the promotion they deserve.

For more information about the eligibility requirements, see the MARADMIN.