CHANGE 1 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 CLASS DATES FOR CORNERSTONE

R 291355Z OCT 25
MARADMIN 509/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/CG EDCOM PRES MCU QUANTICO VA//
SUBJ/CHANGE 1 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 CLASS DATES FOR CORNERSTONE//
REF/A/MSGID:MSG/CMC/191700Z AUG 25//
NARR/REF A IS MARADMIN 423/25, FISCAL YEAR 2026 CLASS DATES FOR
CORNERSTONE: THE COMMANDANT'S COMBINED COMMANDERSHIP COURSE.//
POC/MAJ ADAM J. FRANKLIN/LEJEUNE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE/MCU/TEL: COMM
(703) 432-4675/EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC/DR. DAVID WALKER/LEJEUNE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE/MCU/TEL: COMM (703)
432-4684 /EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/
1. This MARADMIN updates reference (a) to announce changes to the
Fiscal Year 2026 Cornerstone schedule.
2. Cornerstone 26-1 (previously scheduled for 15-24 October 2025)
was cancelled due to a lapse in appropriations. To preserve
throughout and ensure all selected commanders and command senior
enlisted leaders can attend, an additional spring iteration
Cornerstone 26-3, has been added to the FY26 schedule.
3. Revised Course Dates:
3.A. Cornerstone
3.A.1. O5-level Commanders and Sergeants Major:
Course Report Date Convene Date Grad Date
2026002 17 Mar 26 18 Mar 26 27 Mar 26
2026003 5 May 26 6 May 26 15 May 26
3.A.2. O6-level Commanders and Sergeants Major:
Course Report Date Convene Date Grad Date
2026002 22 Mar 26 23 Mar 26 27 Mar 26
2026003 10 May 26 11 May 26 15 May 26
3.B. Spouses Workshop
Course Report Date Convene Date Grad Date
2026002 22 Mar 26 23 Mar 26 27 Mar 26
2026003 10 May 26 11 May 26 15 May 26
4. Registration procedures, eligibility criteria, and administrative
requirements remain as published in reference (a). Attendees
previously assigned to 26-1 must complete the registration form at
https://forms.office.com/r/kvk7Pq493Q to register for a future
iteration.
5. Recruiting Station Commanding Officers may attend Cornerstone
prior to assuming command if approved by their parent command.
Attendance following assumption of command is not authorized.
6. Questions regarding registration or eligibility should be directed
to the MCU points of contact listed above. Questions regarding CSEL
attendance should be directed to the 8999 Programs Lead, Marine Corps
Senior Enlisted Academy, Sergeant Major Jacqueline Townsel, at
[email protected] or (703) 432-3224.
7. Release authorized by Brigadier General Matthew W. Tracy,
Commanding General, Education Command and President, Marine Corps
University//