Reserve Opportunities
& Obligations
Reserve Affairs, M&RA
Outline
• Transition Timeline
• Reserve Opportunities
• Reserve Benefits
• Reserve Obligations
• Points of Contact and Links
Transition Timeline
• The IRR is the default, but you have the
choice to join the SMCR or IMA.
• Make an i
nformed decision!
Initial Enlistment/Active Service
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8
Individual Ready Reserve
End of Active Service
Transition
Selected Reserve Programs
SMCR / IMA / AR
Keep your options OPEN!
• Military Service Obligation Remaining:
– Enlisted are automatically transferred into the IRR
– Officers must request a Reserve commission
• (Ref: MarAdmin 080/11 & 356/12)
• Obligated Service Complete:
– Enlisted may reenlist for 1 year in the IRR while on active duty
no less than 30 days prior to EAS
• (Ref: TFRS Message T0109)
– Officers may submit for resignation requesting a Reserve
commission.
• There is no obligation for accepting a Reserve Commission
• If approved, you are transferred to the Standby Reserve Active
Status List (SR-ASL)
Reserve Service Limits
• Corporal = 8 sat years
• Sergeant = 13 sat
years, Active Reserve = 13
• Staff Sergeant = 20 sat years
Reserve Promotions
• Enlisted Marines must earn at least 50
retirement points in the prior year.
• Completed all PME for grade.
• Maintain a PFT / CFT.
• Submit photo and Reserve Qu
alification
Summary (RQS) within 1 year of board
• BOTTOM LINE… STAY READY!
Outline
• Transition Timeline
• Reserve Opportunities
• Reserve Benefits
• Reserve Obligations
• Points of Contact and Links
The Total Force
Active Component (AC)
~182,000
Individual Ready Reserve
(IRR) ~67,800
Select Reserve
(SMCR/IMA) ~33,000
Active Reserve (AR)
~2,200
• The Reserve Component represents 36% of
the total force & is considered an
OPERATIONAL ASSET of the Marine Corps.
Individual Ready Reserve
• Comprised of Marines who have obligated
service remaining or have agreed to
extend/reenlist into the IRR.
• No obligation to drill.
• Can volunteer for mobilization
and f
or short term orders.
• Supported by: M
arine Corps
Individual Reserve Support
Activity (MCIRSA).
Selected Marine Corps
Reserve
Teacher
Reserve
Sergeant
Reserve Staff
Sergeant
• The “Main Effort” of the Marine Corps Reserve
• Offers the best opportunity to train and serve
in a traditional unit setting.
Student
Selected Marine Corps
Reserve
• SMCR units in 47 States, DC, and Puerto Rico
Ready, Relevant,
Responsive MAGTF
4
th
MARDIV
• 14
th
Marines
• 23
rd
Marines
• 25
th
Marines
• 3
rd
Force Recon
• 4
th
Force Recon
• 4
th
Recon Bn
• 4
th
AAV Bn
• 4
th
CEB
• 4
th
Tank Bn
• 4
th
LAR Bn
4
th
MLG
• CLR 4
• CLR 45
• CLB-
23
• CLB-
25
• CLB 451
• CLB-
453
• 6
th
ESB
FHG
• 3
rd
ANGLICO
• 4
th
ANGLICO
• 6
TH
ANGLICO
• 1
ST
CAG
• 2
ND
CAG
• 3
rd
CAG
• 4
th
CAG
• 4
th
LE BN
• Intel S
pt BN
• 6
th
Comm Bn
4
th
MAW
• MAG 41/49
• MACG 48
• VMM-764
• HMH-772
• HMLA-
773
• MALS-
41/9
• MWSS-
471/2/3
• VMFA-
112
• VMGR-
234/452
• MACS-
24
• MTACS-
48
• MWCS-
48
• MASS-6
• VMU-4
Selected Marine Corps
Reserve
• Chance for acceptance in Lateral Movement Program.
• Open to most MOS.
• Eligible billets may receive an affiliation bonus.
• Typical affiliation/retention bonuses:
– $15,000 for Corporals and Sergeants
– $20,000 for Staff Sergeants
– $10,000-$20,000 for Ground Company
G
rade Officers
– $20,000 for Aviation MOS Captains
and M
ajors
– Reserve Component composite score bonus
• Information can be found on:
https://www.manpower.usmc.mil/portal/page/portal/M_RA_HOME/RA/RCT
Selected Marine Corps
Reserve
• Drill pay (2 days pay for 1 day of work)
• 4 drill weekend:
– Cpl over 4 - $318
– Sgt over 6 - $373
– 1st Lt over 4 - $619
– Capt over 6 - $739
• 2 week Annual Training receives base pay.
http://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/mayentitlements/military-pay-charts.html
Individual Mobilization
Augmentee
• Reserve Marine performs drills with an Active
Component unit. (Ref MCO 1001.62A)
• Duties and schedule vary with each IMA
Detachment.
• Same pay and promotions as the SMCR.
• Major installations, MARFORs, and
Combatant Commands have IMA billets.
Enlisted to Officer
Opportunities
• Reserve Officer Commissioning Program
– Less than age 30 with a bachelor degree.
• Meritorious Commissioning Program
– 75 college credits or an associate degree.
• Warrant Officer Reserve Program
– Sergeant or above with 8+ years of service and
have served in the SMCR/IMA for at least one
year.
Active Reserve
• AR Marines are Reserve Component Marines on
Active Duty to facilitate the integration between the
Reserve and Active Components.
• Opportunity to earn Active Duty Retirement
• Officers apply via AR Accession Board
– Two boards per year
• Enlisted Marines apply via
Career Planner or Prior
Service Recruiter.
Outline
• Transition Timeline
• Reserve Opportunities
• Reserve Benefits
• Reserve Obligations
• Points of Contact and Links
Benefits of Reserve
Service
• Stay MARINE
– Retain your Rank and Active Duty time
– Camaraderie & networking
– Your experience is highly valued
– PME / Advanced Training
– Skills for civilian employment
• Pay and Benefits
– Supplement your income with a high-paying part time
job.
– Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance.
– Base Privileges (Commissary, exchange, gym, etc)
– Space A flights
Medical Benefits
• Tricare Reserve Select Monthly Premiums*
– Member only ~$48
– Member and family ~$211
*Available for SMCR/IMA only
• Tricare Reserve Dental Monthly Premiums*
– Member only ~$12
– Member and family ~$100
*Available to SMCR/IMA & IRR
Reserve Retirement
Points
• 15 membership points per anniversary year.
• Drill points = 1 point per drill period.
• MarineNet courses.
• Active duty orders/Annual
Training = 1 point/day.
• Funeral Honors Duty =
1 point per day.
• Reserve Counterpart
Training = 12-28 points (IRR only).
Reserve Retirement
• Participation points = $$$
•
Retirement eligible at 20 satisfactory years. (Sat
year >
50 points).
• Retired pay @ age 60.
http://militarypay.defense.gov/Retirement/Reserve.aspx
Rank Points @ 20 Years Pay / month
GySgt 2,692 points $807.45
MSgt 2,692 points $955.48
W-3 2,692 points $1,157.41
Maj 2,692 points $1,438.55
Transfer of Education
Benefits
• MarAdmin 704/13 outlines the program for
the Marine Corps
• Requires 6 years of satisfactory service
and
an obligation of 4 additional
continuous years in the SMCR/IMA.
• More information available at:
w
ww.gibill.va.gov
• Direct questions to r
ct@usmc.mil
Outline
• Transition Timeline
• Reserve Opportunities
• Reserve Benefits
• Reserve Obligations
• Points of Contact and Links
IRR Obligations
• Mandatory notification to Marine Corps
Individual Reserve Support Activity
(MCIRSA):
– Current address and phone number
– Updates to dependents and marital status
– Civilian employment information
– Changes to your heath or VA status
• Updates can be provided via:
– Marine Online
– MyPay
– MFR Customer Service Center
IRR Obligations
• Uniforms & Official Records
– Basic issue / serviceability.
– DD-214,
medical, and dental.
• Possible Recalls
– Administrative musters or involuntary activation.
• Unsatisfactory participation
– Failure to update information annually.
– Failure to submit personal data changes.
– Failure to comply with orders issued by MCIRSA.
– Could result in an Other than Honorable (OT
H)
discharge.
Continued Service For
Officers In The IRR
• Will remain in the IRR until the end of your
Mandatory Service Obligation (MSO).
• Service past your MSO will require 27
par
ticipation points per year to remain in
the IRR.
• 50 points are required for a satisfactory
y
ear that counts toward a reserve
retirement.
Your New IPAC
MARFORRES
Customer Service Center
(Working hours 0700-1630 CST)
1-800-255-5082
MFR_CSC@usmc.mil
MCIRSA_Muster@usmc.mil
*MyEPAR via MOL*
(IAW MarAdmin 313/13)
Retention – Admin – Medical – Readiness
Outline
• Transition Timeline
• Reserve Opportunities
• Reserve Benefits
• Reserve Obligations
• Links and Points of Contact
Points of Contacts
• Reserve Continuation & Transition (HQMC)
– Quantico, VA: Bldg 3280, 5th Deck
– 1-
703-784-9142/3
• Camp Courtney, JP
– Bldg 4309, Rm 101
– DSN: 622
-6004
– Comm: 081
-611-722-6004
• Prior Service Recruiter (PSR)
– 1-800-MARINES to locate a PSR near you.
– mc
Key Takeaways
• Do NOT fall off contract (Enlisted)
• Maintain your Commission (Officer)
• Transition path to SMCR/IMA
• Volunteer for mobilization
• Promotion opportunities
• KEEP YOUR OPTIONS OPEN!
QUESTIONS?
