It is always nice to remember our history and appreciate those that have come before.
Also wanted to say that the IRR/MOBCOM S-1, is the BEST administration section in the Marine Corps.
It is always nice to remember our history and appreciate those that have come before.
Also wanted to say that the IRR/MOBCOM S-1, is the BEST administration section in the Marine Corps.
R 122110Z OCT 11
UNCLASSIFIED//
MARADMIN 602/11
MSGID/GENADMIN/CG MCRC QUANTICO VA//
SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2012 (FY12) ACTIVE RESERVE (AR) OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENLISTED MARINES//
REF/A/DOC/MCO 1001.52J/YMD: 20110606//
REF/B/DOC/NAVMC 11754/YMD: 20110601//
REF/C/CMC RAP/YMD: 20110728//
REF/D/CMC RAP/YMD: 20110928//
NARR/REF A IS THE MARINE CORPS ORDER REGARDING AR SUPPORT TO THE RESERVE COMPONENT (RC). REF B IS THE CO/PSR INTERVIEW SCREENING GUIDE FOR THE ACTIVE RESERVE PROGRAM. REF C IS THE FORECASTED FY12 AR ENLISTED RECRUITING MISSION. REF D IS MARADMIN 565/11 ANNOUNCINGFY12 BONUS ELIGIBILITY FOR NEW AR PROGRAM AFFILIATIONS.//
The current Active Reserve billets are always changing, due to Marines coming on to the program and leaving the program.
Their are two times a year that the billets are most avaliable, they are October due to promotion failure seperations and January due to calender year movement avaliability.
There is a list of MOS’s that are accepting applications which can be found HERE
The Rerserve Affairs Manpower – 2 office does randomly publish a MARADMIN with Active Reserve shortages throughout the year but these list are only valid for a mater of weeks due to changing manpower needs.
The published MARADMIN is only for limited tour billets. This is important because Marines that join to one of these billets will not be guarenteed reenlistment.
I have been on the Active Reserve(AR) program for three years now and would like to share some opinions about the program and provide a small guide to getting on the program.
First I will talk about what AR is. Active Reserve Marines are by contract and component designation reserve Marines. You should read that sentence again. The designation as reserve Marine has a lot of meaning in our world. I want to make you aware of some of the negatives about being in the AR program and then some of the advantages.
Negatives
Positives
Weigh the pros and cons in your own circumstances carefully before you move forward.
Marine Corps Manpower Active Reserve Website
I will cover this process in steps as questions.
The following Career MOSs are supported:
0121, 0151, 0193, 0231, 0311, 0331, 0369, 0411, 0431, 0451, 0481, 0491, 0621, 0629, 0691, 0651, 0656, 0699, 0699, 1141, 1142
1161, 1169, 1171, 1181, 2111, 3043, 3051, 3451, 3521, 3522, 3529, 3531, 3537, 5711, 6046, 6019, 6048, 6072, 6073, 6112, 6113
6114, 6152, 6153, 6154, 6172, 6173, 6216, 6217, 6256, 6257, 6242, 6322, 6391, 6316, 6317, 6324, 6336, 6337, 6591, 6531, 6541
6672, 7041, 8412, 8421
and Limited Tour MOS supported are:
1371, 1391, 1812, 1833, 2146, 3381, 5811, 7011, 7372, 7382
You have to be one of the above or eligible to lateral move into one of the above MOS.
It doesn’t matter, except for your Date of Rank, more later about that. Here are the shorthand qualification requirements. MCO 1001.52H
Just to clear up some things that are incorrect in this section of the MCO, there is no selection board for enlisted AR packages now, they are accepted/denied by the monitors. Commanding officer endorsements are not required unless you are a drilling reservist or on active duty.
I would recommend finding out who the most senior enlisted Marine for you MOS that is on the AR program and give them a call. The monitors regularly speak with the AR MOS sponsor. (hint hint)
You will need to get on www.marines.mil or on the site and check the current maradmins for any Active Reserve messages that may have more strict guidance than those listed here. They sometimes add small changes.
Below is a template for the package itself. You will have to attach all of the documentation listed in the enclosures section and get it signed off. This signature can be difficult for IRR Marines because you will have to work through a Prior Service Recruiter.
Finding your local PSR is hard. First go here https://www.marines.usmc.mil/PA_NEW/MCRC_PA_REGDIST_00.html then call the district closest to you and ask them for the PSR phone number. I know that seems silly but most of the Recruiting websites are broken or out of date so best to just call.
UPDATE** I have added this Prior Service Recruiter point of contact page.
The PSR will be able to pull the currently avaliable billets and let you know what is open. You can use my template attached or they might provide you one.
Find the closest military hospital. Go there get a physical, this is very hard if you are not SMCR and have a good relationship with our command, they should let you RMP or RIDT to get it done, because you need to be on duty.
Then wait. You should be contacted by phone if you are approved or denied to join. RAM-2 will also release a naval message that will act as your orders to active duty and TMO validation. You PSR or unit career planner will have to pull this for you most likely.
Some other info.
There are currently five “B-Billets” available: Prior Service Recruiting (8411), Drill Instructor (0911), Training Chief (8711), Special Staff Billets (8014) and Marine Combat Instructors (0913). Marines are not hired directly to a B-Billet. Once career designated, RAM-2 may screen Marines for one of these duties, or a Marine may request via AA Form to be screened. Communication with the special assignments monitor can determine availability of particular billet locations. Drill Instructors, Recruiters, and Marine Combat Instructor all receive Special Duty Assignment (SDA) pay.
Basically, service with the AR is identical to service with the active component. The major difference is that the AR mission is to support the reserve component. Also, we have virtually no overseas billets. We compete for promotions with other AR Marines on the same schedule as the reserve component. Refer to MCO 1001.52H W/ CH1, the AR Order for specifics.
P.S. This is a working document. Subject to updates.