Enlisted Promotion System
Minimum TIS Requirement for Promotion to SgtMaj or MgySgt
10 years
Minimum TIS Requirement for Promotion to 1stSgt or MSgt
8 years
Factors for being Ineligible for Promotion
Confined by civil and/or foreign authorities On appellate leave In an unauthorized absence and/or deserter status Entering such status while the selection board is in session
Objectives of Promotion Process
Maintain the actual strength in each grade and MOS and occupational field at the maximum readiness for commitment to combat To ensure all eligible Marines receive full and equitable opportunity to compete for promotion To ensure only the best and fully qualified Marines are promoted
Eligible to Promote to Ranks of PFC through Sgt
Major and above With special court-martial authority Generally, battalion commanders and squadron commanders
Commander's Responsibilities
Strict compliance with the policies and regulations contained in the reference That all enlisted Marines who are to be promoted to the next higher grade meet the Marine Corps' standards of professionalism, personal performance, and leadership That a Marine is not promoted unless the individual can be expected to assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of that grade in a creditable and satisfactory manner That fully qualified and deserving Marines are expeditiously promoted on the date directed by the CMC
MCO P1400.32D
The authority for all enlisted promotions in the USMC
TIG Requirements
Time in Grade Requirements Marine Corps developed measures of promotion eligibility May be reduced 6 months for SNCOs Determined b the Armed Forces Active Duty Base Date and Pay Entry Base Date
TIS Requirements
Time in Service Requirements Requirements for meritorious promotion to GySgt and below are DoD limitations on promotion eligibility below which no member of the armed forces may be promoted to the corresponding grade
No Provisions Required For...
To issue a temporary, honorary, or probationary enlisted appointment That allow commanders to waive composite scores
