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This is NOT an official website of the United States Marine Corps. This tool is an independent resource created to assist Marines and prospective Marines in researching MOS information, retention bonuses, and career opportunities. All data is sourced from publicly available Marine Corps documents including NAVMC 1200.1L (MOS Manual) and official MARADMINs. For official information, always consult your chain of command, career planner, or visit www.marines.mil. Information is current as of February 2026 but may change - verify all details with official sources before making career decisions.
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πŸ“š Official Marine Corps Resources

MOS Manual (NAVMC 1200.1L):

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Data Sources: NAVMC 1200.1L Marine Corps MOS Manual | MARADMIN 023/26 (FY27 SRB) | Various Career & Promotion MARADMINs (2025-2026)

πŸ“‹ FY27 Reenlistment Bonus Kicker Programs Click to expand β–Ό

πŸ“„ Official Source: MARADMIN 023/26 - FY27 Selective Retention Bonuses (22 Jan 2026)

πŸ›©οΈ Aviation Maintenance Kicker

For Marines in 60XX, 61XX, 62XX, 63XX, 6531 PMOSs

1 NMOS$5,000
2 NMOS$10,000
3+ NMOS$15,000

Required NMOSs (Zone A): 6012 (SFF Controller), 6016 (CDI), 6017 (CDQAR), 6018 (QAR), 6033 (Aircraft NDI), 6171 (NSI), 6177 (Weapons/Tactics Crew Chief Instructor), 6242 (Flight Engineer), 6516 (QA/Safety Observer)

Required NMOSs (Zones B & C): 6012 (SFF Controller), 6017 (CDQAR), 6018 (QAR), 6033 (Aircraft NDI), 6171 (NSI), 6177 (Weapons/Tactics Crew Chief Instructor), 6242 (Flight Engineer), 6516 (QA/Safety Observer)

Requirements: Reenlist for 60+ months of additional obligated service.

✈️ Aircraft Readiness Kicker

For GySgt and below in Zones A, B, C within 61XX, 62XX, 63XX, 6531

1 NMOS$8,000
2 NMOS$16,000
3+ NMOS$24,000

Required NMOSs: Zone A - 6012, 6016, 6017, 6018, 6177, 6242, 6516 | Zone B & C - 6012, 6017, 6018, 6177, 6242, 6516

Requirements: Must be assigned to authorized MCCs and agree to remain for first 24 months. Reenlist for 60+ months.

Authorized MCCs: 036, 15P, 1HK, 1HL, 1HN, 1HM, 194, 19H, 113, 115, 179, 1TC, 17D, 1TE, 1TG, 1TK, 1TN, 1TQ, 1TS, 1TV, 1V1, 1V2, 1V3, 1V4, G87, G76, S3C, S3F, S6C, S6D, S6E, S6F, S7F, S7L, UCL, V61, V63, V6A, V6B, V8, V81, V82, V8A, V8B, V8E, VF1, VF2, VF3, VF4, VF5, VFB, VFD, VFE, VFG, VH1, VHA, VHB, VHC, VHD, VHE, VLA, VLB, VLC, VLD, VM1, VM2, VM3, VM4, VM5, VM6, VMA, VMB, VMC, VMD, VMH, VMJ, VR1, VRA

🎯 84-Month LM Kicker (Zone A)

For Marines Lat-Moving into critical MOSs

Kicker Amount$50,000

Eligible MOSs: 0211, 0321, 0372, 1721, 1751, 2336, 3044, 5821, 5974, 5979, 6214, 6314, 7212, 7257

Requirements: Zone A only. Reenlist with LM for 84 months. Receives PMOS bonus + $50k kicker.

πŸŽ–οΈ 72-Month Mid-Career LM Kicker (Zone B)

For Zone B Marines Lat-Moving

Kicker Amount$35,000

Eligible MOSs: 0211, 0372, 1751, 2336, 5821

Requirements: Zone B only. Reenlist with LM for 72 months. Receives PMOS bonus + $35k kicker.

βš”οΈ 24-Month FMF Infantry Kicker

For Infantry Marines assigned to specific units

Kicker Amount$7,000

Requirements: Must be assigned to MCCs: 1GR, 1GS, 1GT, 1R1-1R6, V11-V18, V21-V28, V31-V37, V44. Ineligible for SDA for first 24 months of contract.

βš”οΈ 36-Month FMF Infantry Kicker

For first-term 0311, 0313, 0321, 0331, 0341, 0352 (Sgt and below)

Kicker Amount$30,000

Requirements: Reenlist for 60+ months. Assigned to MCCs: 1GT, 1R3, 1R6. Remain in MCC for first 36 months. Ineligible for SDA for first 36 months.

πŸ“ˆ Promotion Board Information Click to expand β–Ό

πŸŽ–οΈ Staff Sergeant Promotions (FY25 Reference)

Latest Results: FY25 Board Complete
Above Zone
Example (0111):
DOR: Before Dec 2021
AFADBD: Before Nov 2017
Promotion Zone
Example (0111):
DOR: Dec 2021 - Nov 2022
AFADBD: Nov 2017 - Nov 2018
Below Zone
Example (0111):
DOR: After Nov 2022
AFADBD: After Jun 2019
Note: Zone cutoffs vary by MOS. DOR = Date of Rank, AFADBD = Active Federal Aeronautical Board Date.
FY25: 8,932 selected from 14,898 eligible (59.9% rate). Check MARADMIN for your specific MOS zones.

πŸŽ–οΈ FY26 Gunnery Sergeant Promotion Board

Status: Board Started - Results Expected in March 2026
Above Zone
TIS: 15+ years
TIG: 6+ years as SSgt
Promotion Zone
TIS: 10-15 years
TIG: 3-6 years as SSgt
Below Zone
TIS: <10 years
TIG: <3 years as SSgt
Board convened Oct 2025. Check MARADMIN for specific cutoff dates by MOS.

πŸŽ–οΈ FY26 E-8/E-9 Selections

Status: Selections Approved & Released
Master Sergeant (E-8)
From: GySgt
Technical specialist path
Check MARADMIN for selections
Master Gunnery Sgt (E-8)
From: GySgt
Technical specialist path
Limited, highly competitive
First Sergeant (E-9)
From: MSgt
Command leadership path
Check MARADMIN for selections
Sergeant Major (E-9)
From: MSgt/MGySgt
Senior enlisted leader path
Highly competitive
E-8/E-9 promotions are merit-based board selections. Review MARADMINs for complete selection lists by MOS.

FY27 Enlisted to Warrant Officer Board

Program: E to WO Regular Selection Board
Opportunities: Various Warrant Officer specialties
Transition from enlisted to commissioned warrant officer
View MARADMIN for application requirements and deadlines
🎯 Career Opportunities & MARADMINs Click to expand β–Ό

πŸ“’ Active Lateral Move Solicitations

🎯 MOS 1751 - Influence Specialist

1751
MARADMIN: 007/26 (9 Jan 2026)
Field: Information Maneuver (17XX)
In-Person Screenings:
β€’ Camp Hansen, Okinawa: 12-16 Jan 2026
β€’ Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii: 19-23 Jan 2026
β€’ Camp Lejeune, NC: 9-13 Feb 2026
β€’ Camp Pendleton, CA: 16-20 Feb 2026
β€’ Quantico, VA: 9-13 Mar 2026
Virtual Screenings:
β€’ March: 16-20, 2026
β€’ May: 18-22, 2026
β€’ July: 20-24, 2026
β€’ September: 14-18, 2026
πŸ“§ To Apply: See MARADMIN 007/26 for contact information and application process

πŸ•΅οΈ MOS 0211 - Counterintelligence/HUMINT Specialist

0211
Field: Intelligence (02XX)
Requirements:
β€’ GT Score: 100+
β€’ Secret clearance (TS/SCI required upon selection)
β€’ US Citizen
View Full MARADMIN for current application dates

πŸ“Š Information Maneuver OccField Roadshow (CY2026)

17XX
MARADMIN: 011/26 (15 Jan 2026)
Purpose: LATMOVE solicitation for Cyber, Space, and Influence MOSs
Virtual Briefs:
β€’ 4 Feb, 9 Feb, 3 Apr, 29 Apr 2026
In-Person Locations:
β€’ Camp Lejeune, Pendleton, Miramar, 29 Palms
β€’ Okinawa bases, MCB Hawaii K-Bay
See MARADMIN 011/26 for complete schedule

πŸ”¬ MCWL Fellowship Program (FY26)

Various
MARADMIN: 037/26 (6 Feb 2026)
Duration: Up to 179 days (Apr-Sep 2026)
Eligible Ranks: Cpl-GySgt, 2ndLt-Capt
Seeking MOSs:
Experiments Division: 0631, 5948, 5974, 5979, 8404
Science & Tech: 7316, 8623, 8404, AI/Data Science degrees
Modeling & Sim: 0321, various MOSs
Application: NLT 15 Feb 2026
πŸ“§ Contact & Apply: See MARADMIN 037/26 for POC information and application portal

πŸŽ“ NSA Data Science Development Program

FY27
Program: National Security Agency Internship
Focus: Data Science, AI, Analytics
Elite development opportunity with NSA
View MARADMIN for FY27 application details

🎬 Syracuse University Visual Info Training

46XX
Program: Advanced Visual Information Training
Academic Year: 2026-2027
Professional development for Combat Camera and Visual Information Marines
View MARADMIN for application deadlines

⭐ Special Programs & Assignments

πŸ”± MARSOC - Marine Corps Special Operations Command

SOF
Unit: Marine Forces Special Operations Command
Purpose: Special operations support
Elite assignment for qualified Marines
View MARSOC Homepage to learn more View MARADMIN for screening team schedule

πŸ”± MARSOC - Intelligence SOC Specialists

SOF
Unit: Marine Forces Special Operations Command
Purpose: Intelligence support for special operations
Elite assignment for qualified intelligence Marines
View MARADMIN for screening requirements

🍽️ Enlisted Aide Program

8011
Assignment: Support to General Officers
Requirements: Outstanding record, professional demeanor
Prestigious assignment with unique responsibilities
View MARADMIN - Nomination-based selection

πŸ“ž Prior Service Recruiter (AR)

8422
LATMOVE: Active Reserve Career Recruiter
Mission: Recruit prior service members
Active duty with AR status
View MARADMIN for LATMOVE requirements
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