Corporal and Sergeant Promotion - S-1 Procedural Page

Role and responsibility

The promotions clerk runs daily composite score computation and cutting score reconciliation per MCO P1400.32DMCO P1400.32D Chapter 2 paragraphs 2200-2203 (Cpl and Sgt) and paragraphs 2500-2501 (Cutting Scores). The S-1 chief tracks the unit promotion zone roster and reconciles against MMEA published cutting scores. The S-1 officer signs by direction on the promotion warrant routing and Page 11 entry. The commander pins the new rank at the ceremony.

Source documents flow from the unit composite score worksheets, the MMEA published cutting score message, the MOL FITREP and rifle/pistol qualification feeds, the PFT/CFT scores, and the time-in-grade and time-in-service rosters per Chapter 1 paragraph 1202. Promotion actions land in MCTFS as a grade change with effective date and pay impact. Outputs include the executed promotion warrant, the updated pay grade, the Page 11 entry per MCO P1070.12KMCO P1070.12K Chapter 6, and the unit promotion register entry.

Per MCO P1400.32D Chapter 2 paragraphs 2200-2203, Cpl and Sgt promotions follow the composite score process across the active component, the SMCR/AR, and the IRR. Per Chapter 2 paragraphs 2500-2501, CMC controls promotion numbers through cutting scores published by MMEA on a monthly cycle.

Trigger events

• Marine enters Cpl or Sgt promotion zone per Chapter 1 paragraph 1202.
• Monthly MMEA cutting score message published.
• Composite score event updates posted (FITREP, qualification, PFT/CFT, education).
• Marine separates from the IRR and joins the active or SMCR/AR composite pool.
• Discipline, medical, or performance state suspends the promotion per Chapter 1 paragraph 1204.
• Special duty assignment Marine enters the promotion zone.
• Reservist deactivates to active component and the composite picture shifts.

Processing workflow

1. Confirm promotion zone eligibility. Per MCO P1400.32DMCO P1400.32D Chapter 1 paragraph 1202, validate time in grade and time in service against the Cpl or Sgt criteria.
2. Screen restrictions. Per Chapter 1 paragraph 1204, screen for discipline, medical, performance, or administrative holds. A restriction suspends the promotion until cleared.
3. Compute composite score. Per Chapter 2 paragraphs 2200-2203, build the composite score from the rated factors. The score combines proficiency, conduct, PFT, CFT, rifle, pistol, education, FITREP, and other event factors per the order rules.
4. Verify against MMEA cutting score. Per Chapter 2 paragraphs 2500-2501, the published monthly cutting score for the Marine's MOS controls the promotion. A composite score at or above the cutting score promotes.
5. Process the warrant. Per MMEA warrant release, route to the commander for sign-off on the effective date.
6. Cut MCTFS promotion transaction. Submit through UD-MIPS per MCTFSPRIUMMCTFSPRIUM promotion transaction format.
7. Coordinate the ceremony. Schedule the promotion ceremony per command tradition.
8. Process Page 11. Per MCO P1070.12KMCO P1070.12K Chapter 6 and MCO P1400.32D Chapter 1 paragraph 1205, document the promotion.
9. Update OMPF. Stage the warrant and Page 11 in the OMPF Field Folder promotions tab.
10. Brief the Marine. The S-1 chief briefs the Marine on the new pay grade, BAH and BAS changes, and updated leadership responsibilities.

Systems of record and forms

Systems

• MCTFS. Holds grade and composite picture.
• UD-MIPS. Cuts promotion transactions through Unit Diary.
• MOL. Surfaces composite score elements and the promotion warrant.
• MMEA. Publishes cutting scores and issues warrants.
• Unit promotion roster. Local roster of Marines in zone with running composite scores.

Forms

• Promotion Warrant. Issued by MMEA per the cutting score.
• Composite Score Worksheet. Per Chapter 2 paragraphs 2200-2203, the worksheet records every rated factor.
• NAVMC 118 (11) Administrative Remarks. Page 11 documenting the promotion.
• Cutting Score Message. MMEA monthly publication per Chapter 2 paragraphs 2500-2501.

Common pitfalls

• Composite score not refreshed on event update. The Marine sits below the cutting score on a stale score. Update the composite score on FITREP, qualification, PFT/CFT, and education events.
• Restriction screen skipped at warrant receipt. The Marine promotes with an active hold. Screen at every cycle per Chapter 1 paragraph 1204.
• Page 11 omitted on promotion. The OMPF lands without record. Cut Page 11 at promotion per MCO P1070.12KMCO P1070.12K Chapter 6.
• Pay grade transition lag. New pay does not post on the next cut. Cut the promotion transaction at the effective date per MCTFSPRIUMMCTFSPRIUM.
• Composite worksheet retained without supporting documentation. Audits flag the worksheet. Stage the supporting FITREP, qualification, and PFT/CFT scorecards with the worksheet.

Decision points

• Active versus SMCR/AR composite computation. Per MCO P1400.32DMCO P1400.32D Chapter 2 paragraphs 2200-2203, the composite factors differ by component. Apply the correct rules to the Marine.
• Promotion versus restriction. Per Chapter 1 paragraph 1204, an active restriction suspends the promotion. The S-1 officer routes restriction documentation per the order rules.
• Composite score event timing. The Marine receives a qualifying event late in the cycle. Per Chapter 2 paragraphs 2200-2203, the score updates at the next cycle for the next cutting score check.

Authority

This sub-page sits under MCO P1400.32DMCO P1400.32D Chapter 2 paragraphs 2200-2203 (Cpl and Sgt promotions) and paragraphs 2500-2501 (Cutting Scores). Chapter 1 paragraph 1202 (Time in Grade and Time in Service) sets eligibility. Chapter 1 paragraph 1204 (Promotion Restrictions) sets restriction screening. Chapter 1 paragraph 1205 (Promotion Records) sets documentation. MCO P1070.12KMCO P1070.12K Chapter 6 covers Page 11 documentation. S-1 responsibilities sit at MCO 5000.14DMCO 5000.14D MCAP enclosure 4. The processing workflow maps to NAVMC 3500.3E T-R event 0102-PERA-1001.

Related references

• MCO P1400.32D Chapter 2 paragraphs 2200-2203. Authoritative Cpl and Sgt promotion rules.
• MCO P1400.32D Chapter 2 paragraphs 2500-2501. Cutting score mechanics.
• MCO P1400.32D Chapter 1 paragraph 1202. TIG/TIS eligibility.
• MCO P1400.32D Chapter 1 paragraph 1204. Promotion restrictions.
• MCO P1070.12K paragraph 4006. Page 11 documentation.
• MCTFSPRIUM. Promotion transaction format.
• NAVMC 3500.3E. T-R event 0102-PERA-1001.