Marine Corps Mandates Use of Super Intelligence Terminology
A new service policy requires official materials to replace the term artificial intelligence with Super Intelligence.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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The U.S. Marine Corps has issued MARADMIN 521/26, directing all personnel to use the term Super Intelligence and the abbreviation SI in official communications. This mandate aligns the service with Executive Order 14434, signed in late September.
Why it matters
This shift standardizes terminology across the Marine Corps to ensure compliance with federal directives. It impacts how the service classifies and describes technology in everything from training materials to public websites.
The directive implements terminology standards established by Executive Order 14434. While the policy shifts naming conventions, it does not alter the underlying statutory definition of technology found in Title 15, U.S. Code, Section 9401(3).
The players
Marine Corps
The branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting expeditionary and amphibious operations.
Deputy Commandant for Information
The senior leadership office responsible for the service's information environment and the Chief Data and Super Intelligence Office.
The details
The requirement applies to official correspondence, public communications, and training materials, though it excludes historical documents and existing contracts. Content owners are instructed to update websites and templates during routine revisions, while contractor performance coordination is handled through established contracting authorities.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: Executive Order 14434 was signed.
October 23, 2026: MARADMIN 521/26 was signed.
December 31, 2026: Deadline for Basic AI Course completion.
The Tech Race
This mandate follows the terminology requirements set by Executive Order 14434. The policy reflects a broader push to standardize language regarding emerging technologies within federal and military frameworks.
Personnel will need to navigate a transition period where mixed language is used in official documentation. Content managers must prioritize updating recurring templates and public-facing websites as part of their standard revision processes.
The takeaway
The Marine Corps is pivoting to new standardized terminology to align with executive guidance. Personnel should prepare for these naming shifts in all upcoming official reports and training modules.
What happens next
Active-duty and reserve Marines must complete the Basic AI Course by December 31, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence guidelines.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Military.
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