Course Description
Corporals Course is a professional military education program for Marine Corporals that places emphasis on basic leadership skills. The intent of the Corporals Course is to equip and prepare Marines to smartly transition from subordinates to small unit leaders. During this course, Corporals gain insight on key facets of their new grade and responsibilities and are groomed to take on future leadership challenges. The Corporals Course emphasizes to students that promotion to their rank as Corporals not only identifies them as small unit leaders within their unit, but as leaders of Marines.
All performance evaluation events will be evaluated using the rubrics provided with the courseware material and students will be given ample opportunity to master these subjects. The written exams will be graded using a standard point-based system, which will translate to a mastery/non-mastery score for the student. (15) Training Days, (52) student max capacity, (8) classes for FY25.
Target Population Description
This course is intended for Corporals. The College of Enlisted Military Education authorizes commanders to waive the physical fitness test and combat conditioning practical application for Marines with an alternate approved fitness program to attend the Command-Sponsored Corporals Course. Waivers should be limited to Marines who possess leadership, maturity and have been favorably endorsed by the chain of command. Pregnancy and limited duty should not prevent a Marine from attending a command-sponsored Corporals Course. This course is not intended for international students.
Prerequisites:
Rank: Corporal
MOS: Any
Effective 01 October 2015, complete MarineNet EPME4000AA. MARADMIN 521/14
Course Dates
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CPLC 1-25
Registration Status: OPEN (4/39)
Registration Deadline: 15 October 2024
Report Date: 25 October 2024
Convene Date: 28 October 2024
Graduation Date: 19 November 2024
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CPLC 2-25
Registration Status: OPEN (0/39)
Registration Deadline: 16 December 2024
Report Date: 08 January 2025
Convene Date: 08 January 2025
Graduation Date: 31 January 2025
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CPLC 3-25
Registration Status: CLOSED
Registration Deadline: 24 February 2025
Report Date: 07 March 2025
Convene Date: 10 March 2025
Graduation Date: 28 March 2025
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CPLC 4-25
Registration Status: CLOSED
Registration Deadline: 07 April 2025
Report Date: 18 April 2025
Convene Date: 21 April 2025
Graduation Date: 09 May 2025
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CPLC 5-25
Registration Status: CLOSED
Registration Deadline: 21 May 2025
Report Date: 03 June 2025
Convene Date: 03 June 2025
Graduation Date: 27 June 2025
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CPLC 6-25
Registration Status: CLOSED
Registration Deadline: 28 June 2025
Report Date: 11 July 2025
Convene Date: 14 July 2025
Graduation Date: 01 August 2025
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CPLC 7-25
Registration Status: CLOSED
Registration Deadline: 25 August 2025
Report Date: 05 September 2025
Convene Date: 08 September 2025
Graduation Date: 26 September 2025
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CPLC 9-24 (39/39 Seats)
Registration Status: Stand-By's only
Registration Deadline: 09 September 2024
Report Date: 13 September 2024
Convene Date: 16 September 2024
Graduation Date: 04 October 2024
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Nomination Process
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Registration will close if a class reaches its maximum seat capacity ahead of the registration closed date. If this happens, the following class’s registration will open early. This will be communicated during the nomination process.
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Class seat capacity is shown next to the class number. This is driven by several factors to include: Marine Corps University guidance, staff, and physical space. These seat dates may change slightly throughout the year.
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Units may request to have Marines added to the standby roster for classes that are full prior to the report date. Standby Marines must still meet the requirements outlined below. Marines that are not accepted as standbys will be offered preferential seating for the next following course.
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Seat availabilities are shown as (Seats Taken/Maximum Seats)
Nominations Instructions
- Units should submit their nominations via the "Submit a Nomination" tab facilitated by MS Forms.
- Non-Resident PME. Completion of Non-Resident is not a requirement for nomination. However, Commands assume responsibility for their Marine's completion of their Non-Resident PME. Marines have until their respective Report Date to complete their Non-Resident PME. Marines who fail to meet this requirement will be turned away. This matter is non-negotiable.
- Height and Weight. Marines must meet height and weight standards. If they need to tape, please ensure they report in with the required worksheet. Marines will be turned away for not being in compliance with MCO 6110.3A CH-3.
- Medical. Marines must be in a Full Duty status with verification from Primary Healthcare Provider and have a current PHA.
- Light or Limited Duty. For Marines in a Light, Limited Duty status, and/or pregnant Marines may still be nominated and attend the course, but they must present their Light Duty/LIMDU chits when reporting in. Chits must be signed by their PHCP and current with their status accurately reflected on their Command Screening Checklist otherwise they may be dropped or treated as a Full Duty Status Marine. Please indicate during nomination if your Marine is in a Light or Limited Duty Status and ensure that their paperwork is current.
- PFT/CFT. Marines must be current on their PFT and CFT as required by MCO 6100.13A CH-4. Marines with a failing score will be turned away. Marines who are "Required, Did Not Take" will be turned away. Marines will run a seasonal fitness test while at the course and have a NAVMC 11622 provided upon graduation. It will be on the unit to submit the NAVMC 11622 for score.
- Time in Service Obligation. Marines must have six months of Obligated Service remaining on contract upon graduation. Units may submit a waiver for this using the format that we provide in our Forms tab.
- Select Grade E4. Lance Corporals may be nominated if they are Select Grade E4. Units must submit the waiver format that we provide in our Forms tab. Marines that meet the qualifications outlined in the waiver will be accepted pending availability.
Coordinating Instructions
Reporting Instructions:
- Reporting formation is at 0700. All registered Marines are required to be present, to include any prospective standbys. Reporting ends at 0930. Marines who are registered but fail to report in will be deemed a "No-Show" and their unit's chain of command will be notified.
- Marines will be in the Service "A" uniform.
- Marines will report to Camp Margarita Division Schools grounds Building 33430.
- Marines will be required to present the following documentation:
- Corporals Course DEP Certificate
- Division Schools Command Screening Checklist
- Division Schools CPLC Gear Inspection Checklist
- Division Schools CPLC Known Appointments Screener
- Division Schools CPLC Uniform Inspection Checklists for Required Uniforms
- Waivers will be completed as required
- Light/Limited Duty Chits as required
- Marines will not need TAD orders; they will be simply run as “TAD Less Than 30 Days” in MOL.
- Marines will change into their Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform at the conclusion of reporting in—ensure they bring them on the first day.
- Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis with verification from a command representative sent via Outlook. Do not hesitate to contact the Division Schools staff with any specific issues.
Contact Us
Training Chief
Staff Sergeant Arthur F. Renteria
Office Number: 760-725-8758
Lead Instructor, Corporals Course
Sergeant Skyler W. Powers
T&R Standards & Additional Info