MARADMIN 190/26 - Update and Extension of the Marine Corps Enlisted Career Designation Program Pilot

Scope

MARADMIN 190/26 provides an extension and eligibility update to the Enlisted Career Designation Program (ECDP) established by MARADMIN 076/25. The Fiscal Year 2027 ECDP for senior enlisted Marines becomes effective on release of this MARADMIN. The pilot retains the most experienced Marines by offering a pathway to serve through their Enlisted Career Force Controls (ECFC) date without intermittent reenlistments. Applicability is the Active Component, senior enlisted Marines.

Eligibility update

Marines with an End of Current Contract (ECC) before 30 September 2027 may elect to enter ECDP at their next reenlistment if they meet one of the following criteria.

• Marines selected to Master Sergeant or First Sergeant (E-8) with at least 15 years of service.
• Current Master Sergeant or First Sergeant (E-8) with at least 2 years time in grade or at least 15 years of service.
• Current Master Gunnery Sergeant or Sergeant Major (E-9) with at least 2 years time in grade or at least 15 years of service.

Continuity with reference (a)

All other provisions outlined in MARADMIN 076/25 remain in effect. This message provides only the eligibility expansion. The ECC threshold moves from 30 September 2026 (per 076/25) to 30 September 2027 (per 190/26).

Audience

• Senior enlisted Marines (E-8 and E-9) considering career designation.
• Career Counselors and IPAC career planners.
• HQMC MMEA-1 and MPP-20 program managers.
• Manpower Management Separations and Retirement (MMSR).
• Commanders endorsing ECDP applications.

Action items

1. Career Counselor reviews Marine eligibility against the expanded 30 September 2027 ECC window.
2. Marine submits reenlistment package with ECDP election if eligible.
3. CMC (MMEA) adjudicates designation.
4. Career Counselor logs the designation in TFRS and OMPF.

Points of contact

• MCCOY/CAPT/CMC (MPP-20)/-/COM 703-784-9362.
• STALKER/MSGT/CMC (MPP-20)/-/COM 703-784-9361.
• PILIARIS/MSGT/CMC (MMEA-1)/-/COM 703-432-9125.
• PENNINGTON/MAJ/CMC (MMSR)/-/COM 703-784-9314.

Connection to Marine Corps doctrine

• MARADMIN 076/25. Establishment of the Marine Corps Enlisted Career Designation Program Pilot. Reference (a).
• MCO 1040.31. Enlisted Retention and Career Development Program.
• MARADMIN 326/23. Enlisted Active Duty Service Limits.
• MCO P1400.32D w/Ch 2. Marine Corps Promotion Manual, Volume 2, Enlisted Promotions.
• MCBul 5314. Annual Enlisted Career Force Controls publication.

Status

Released 2026-04-23, DTG R 231020Z APR 26. Originator CMC Washington DC MRA. Release authorized by Lieutenant General William J. Bowers, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Active.