FISCAL YEAR 2024 (FY24) ACTIVE RESERVE (AR) NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (NCO) MERITORIOUS PROMOTIONS

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MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA RA//
SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2024 (FY24) ACTIVE RESERVE (AR) NONCOMMISSIONED
OFFICER (NCO) MERITORIOUS PROMOTIONS//
REF/A/DOC/CMC (MMPR-2)/YMD: 20120614//
AMPN/REFERENCE (A) IS MCO P1400.32D W/CH 1-2, MARINE CORPS PROMOTION
MANUAL, VOLUME 2, ENLISTED PROMOTIONS//
POC/SHEHENE M. BEDRAN/SGTMAJ/CMC (RA)/TEL: 703-784-9100/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC/JEROME A. VEREEN/MSGT/RA (RAP)/TEL: 703-784-9367/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. This message provides guidance for the
meritorious promotion of exceptional AR Marines to the ranks of
Corporal and Sergeant. Meritorious promotion is in recognition of a
Marine's outstanding leadership and performance. These meritorious
promotion allocations are for AR Marines performing duty at units
not under Commander, Marine Forces Reserve (DIV/MLG/WING/FHG).
Examples of eligible commands are as follows (but not limited to):
a. Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
b. Training and Education Command (TECOM)
c. Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific (EWTGPAC)
d. Marine Forces Command/Pacific/Europe/Africa/South
e. Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) (Non SDA)
2. Background. Reference (a) provides information for Meritorious
NCO promotions. Meritorious promotions of AR Marines in this
category are authorized annually. This Message applies to fiscal
year 2024. Annual meritorious promotions will take effect on 2
September 2024 for promotion to Corporal and Sergeant.
3. Information
a. Promotion allocations: Sergeant (1), Corporal (1)
b. Nominations must be submitted directly to CMC (RA) no later
than 1630, 23 August 2024.
4. The following instructions apply for nominations:
a. Nominations will be submitted using standard naval letter
format. Include the Commander's recommendation citing the Marine's
leadership qualities, civic activities, and any other pertinent
military or civilian information. Completed packages may be scanned
and emailed to the Reserve Affairs Division Sergeant Major,
at: [email protected] with the following subject line:
FY24 AR NCO Meritorious Promotion Package ICO LCpl/Cpl Last Name,
First Name.
b. The meritorious promotion package will consist of a
nomination letter that includes the following information:
(1) Training/service information updated in Marine Corps
Total Force System (MCTFS) (BIR/BTR).
(2) Certified true copies of pages 3 and 11 as well as a
Unit Punishment Book (NAVMC 10132) and page 13, if applicable.
(3) Data Sheet
(4) Commandant of the Marine Corps Reading List Book Report.
The book report format must contain an introduction, body, analysis,
evaluation, and conclusion.
c. Sample formatting for the data sheet and book report is
provided at: https:(slash)(slash)www.manpower.usmc.mil/wordpress/
?reserve_marine=test-reserve-marine-page/test-reserve-marine-child-
page/reserve-affairs-personnel-policy-plans-programming-rap/reserve
-personnel-plans/reserve-nco-promotions
d. The following minimum eligibility criteria apply and are not
waiverable:
(1) Must meet the minimum time in service requirement per
reference (a).
(2) Must not have a non-judicial punishment or court-martial
during the current contract.
(3) Must be professional military education (PME) complete in
grade.
(4) Have a current first-class physical fitness test (PFT)
and combat fitness test (CFT).
(5) Qualified with T/O weapon (unless not required).
(6) May not have a positive urinalysis or other drug or
alcohol related incident.
5. The board results will be published via MARADMIN immediately
following the board.
6. Release authorized by Major General Karl D. Pierson, Director,
Reserve Affairs Division.//