MCO P1100.72C W ERRATUM MILITARY PERSONNEL PROCUREMENT MANUAL, VOLUME 2, ENLISTED PROCUREMENT (SHORT TITLE: MPPM ENLPROC)

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MCO P1100.72C

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MILITARY PERSONNEL PROCUREMENT

MANUAL, VOLUME 2

ENLISTED PROCUREMENT

(SHORT TITLE: MPPM ENLPROC)

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MARINE CORPS ORDER P1100.72C W ERRATUM

From: Commandant of the Marine Corps

To: Distribution List

Subj: MILITARY PERSONNEL PROCUREMENT MANUAL, VOLUME 2, ENLISTED

PROCUREMENT (SHORT TITLE: MPPM ENLPROC)

Encl: (1) Locator Sheet

1. Situation

. This manual establishes the criteria for enlistment, procedures

governing the processing of applicants and summarizes recruiting support programs

to be used in accomplishing the enlisted recruiting mission.

2. Cancellation

. MCO P1100.72B.

3. Mission

. To promulgate policies and procedures for Headquarters

Marine Corps staff agencies, Marine Corps Recruiting Command and field commanders

who are authorized to recruit for the U.S. Marine Corps.

4. Execution

a. Commander’s Intent

(1) This manual frames the requirements and standards for recruiting and

building a quality U.S. Marine Corps. The Commanding General, Marine Corps

Recruiting Command, must authorize any deviation from the instructions in this

manual.

(2) This manual is a punitive order. Violations of this order are subject

to disciplinary proceedings under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. It contains

major administrative changes and incorporates enlistment policy changes previously

announced via separate correspondence. It should be reviewed in its entirety.

b. Concept of Operations

(1) This manual is organized into chapters dealing with recruiting

policies, recruiting support programs, qualifications for enlistment and enlistment

procedures.

(2) The chapter on recruiting policies contains sections on military

conduct on recruiting duty and conduct with civilians and other services.

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(3) The chapter on recruiting support programs contains sections

on general support, enlistment incentive programs and recruiting related programs.

(4) The chapter on qualifications for enlistment contains sections on

enlistment criteria that detail age, citizenship, dependents, education, drug and

alcohol involvement, mental aptitude, physical aptitude, moral, prior service and

waivers of enlistment criteria.

(5) The chapter on enlistment procedures contains sections on pre-

enlistment processing, enlistment processing and post enlistment processing.

c. Tasks

(1) Commanding General (CG), Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC)

(a) CG MCRC is the main effort.

(b) Using the guidelines contained in this manual, satisfy the

Marine Corps annual enlisted recruiting requirements. CG MCRC is responsible for

the accuracy, currency, modification, and distribution of this manual.

(2) Headquarters Marine Corps staff agencies

. Support the main effort

by establishing timely entry of changes and physical maintenance of copies of this

manual.

(3) Field Commanders

. Support the main effort as operational commitments

permit.

d. Coordinating Instructions

. Recommendations concerning the contents of

this manual, should be forwarded to CG, MCRC, G-3, Enlisted Operations via the

appropriate chain of command.

5. Administration and Logistics

a. Allowances

(1) Forward requests for changes to the authorized allowances

of this manual to the Commandant Marine Corps (AREB). Submit requests per

instructions contained in MCO P5600.31, Marine Corps Publications and Printing.

(2) Obtain missing pages by requisitioning this manual and or pertinent

changes per MCO P5600.31.

b. Organization

(1) This manual is organized into chapters identified by an

Arabic numeral as listed in the overall contents.

(2) Paragraph numbering is based on four digits. The first

digit indicates the chapter; the next digit, the section, the final two digits the

general major paragraph number; and the combinations which follow the decimal

point, the subparagraph number; e.g., 3103.3a (2) refers to chapter 3, section 1,

general major paragraph number 03, subparagraph 3a (2).

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(3) Pages are numbered in separate series by chapter number,

with the chapter number preceding each page number; e.g., the fourth page of

chapter 2 is shown as 2-4.

c. Changes

. Changes to this manual will be published per established

criteria. Such changes are numbered consecutively. Record receipt and entry of

such changes on the page provided for that purpose.

d. Methods of Citation

. Reference paragraphs in this manual in the

following manner:

(1) For correspondence: Ref:(a) MPPM ENLPROC, para. 3212.2a(1)

(2) For messages and NAVGRAM’s: REF/A/DOC/MCRC G-3/19SEP03//

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3212.2a (1)

(4) Personnel records/forms only: MPPM ENLPROC, para 3212.2a (1)

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a. Command

. This manual is applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.

b. Signal

. Reviewed and approved this date.

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER

INTRODUCTION

1 RECRUITING POLICIES

2 RECRUITING SUPPORT PROGRAMS

3 QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT

4 ENLISTMENT PROCEDURES

APPENDIX

A GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

B REFERENCE LIST

C INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF RECORD OF

MILITARY PROCESSING - ARMED FORCES OF THE

UNITED STATES (DD FORM 1966, JAN 2003

EDITION)

D INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF ENLISTMENT/

REENLISTMENT DOCUMENT - ARMED FORCES OF

THE UNITED STATES (DD FORM 4, JAN 2001

EDITION)

E INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF RECORD OF

EMERGENCY DATA (DD FORM 93, AUG 1998

EDITION)

F MOBILIZATION

G MCRC ISSUED FROST CALLS PERTAINING TO

CRITERIA IN THIS MANUAL

INDEX READY REFERENCE INDEX

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INTRODUCTION

0001. PURPOSE

. This manual is issued to promulgate policies and

procedures for the guidance of personnel assigned to duties involving

the procurement of enlisted Marines, to establish the criteria for

enlistment, to establish procedures governing the processing of

applicants, and to summarize recruiting support programs to be used in

accomplishing the enlisted recruiting mission.

0002. STATUS

1. The policies and procedures in this manual apply to Headquarters Marine

Corps staff agencies and field commanders who are authorized to recruit for

the U.S. Marine Corps.

2. Any deviation from the instructions in this manual must be

authorized by the CG MCRC.

0003. RESPONSIBILITY

. The CG MCRC is responsible for the accuracy,

currency, modification, and distribution of this Manual. HQMC staff and

field commanders are responsible for the timely entry of changes and the

physical maintenance of copies of this manual.

0004. ORGANIZATION

1. This manual is organized into chapters identified by an Arabic

numeral as listed in the overall contents.

2. Paragraph numbering is based on four digits. The first digit

indicates the chapter; the next digit, the section, the final two

digits the general major paragraph number; and the combinations which

follow the decimal point, the subparagraph number; e.g., 3103.3a(2)

refers to chapter 3, section 1, general major paragraph number 03,

subparagraph 3a(2).

3. Pages are numbered in separate series by chapter number, with the

chapter number preceding each page number; e.g., the fourth page of

chapter 2 is shown as 2-4.

4. Paragraphs preceded by an asterisk differ substantially from the

previous edition of this manual and should be reviewed closely.

0005. CHANGES

. The MCRC will publish changes to this manual per

established criteria. Such changes are numbered consecutively.

Record receipt and entry of such changes on the page provided

for that purpose.

0006. METHODS OF CITATION

. Reference paragraphs in this manual in the

following manner:

1. For correspondence:

Ref: (a) MPPM ENLPROC, par. 3212.2a(1)

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2. For messages and NAVGRAM's:

REF/A/DOC/MCRC (RE)/19SEP03//

AMPN/REF A IS THE MPPM ENLPROC.//

NOTE

: Always refer to the Telecommunications Users Manual (NTP 3) for

correct formatting. Identify the paragraph referenced in the message text.

3. For directives:

Ref: (a) MCO P1100.72C, MPPM ENLPROC, para. 3212.2a(1)

4. Personnel records and forms only: MPPM ENLPROC, para. 3212.2a(1)

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CHAPTER 1

RECRUITING POLICIES

PARAGRAPH

PAGE

SECTION 1: MILITARY CONDUCT ON RECRUITING DUTY

PURPOSE............................................. 1100 1-3

ACCEPTANCE FOR ENLISTMENT OR REENLISTMENT........... 1101 1-3

MISSION OF MARINE CORPS RECRUITING COMMAND .... .... 1102 1-3

RECRUITER AWARENESS................................. 1103 1-3

SCREENING AND PROCESSING OF APPLICANTS.............. 1104 1-4

RECRUITING ETHICS................................... 1105 1-5

UNIFORMS............................................ 1106 1-7

HOURS OF OPERATION, MARINE CORPS RECRUITING

COMMAND............................................. 1107 1-7

INSPECTIONS......................................... 1108 1-7

SECTION 2: CONDUCT WITH CIVILIANS AND OTHER SERVICES

PURPOSE............................................. 1200 1-9

CONDUCT WITH APPLICANTS............................. 1201 1-9

REFERRING APPLICANTS................................ 1202 1-10

RECRUITING POLICY FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS............. 1203 1-10

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND MILITARY

COMMANDS............................................ 1204 1-11

COOPERATION WITH CIVILIAN AUTHORITIES............... 1205 1-15

PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS AND APPLICABILITY OF THE

PRIVACY ACT OF 1974................................. 1206 1-16

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CHAPTER 1

RECRUITING POLICIES

SECTION 1: MILITARY CONDUCT ON RECRUITING DUTY

1100. PURPOSE

. This section contains general policy and instructions

governing the procurement of both prior service (PS) and non-prior

service (NPS) enlisted personnel into the Marine Corps and NPS enlisted

personnel into the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR). This section

outlines procedures that foster professional military standards for

Marines serving on the independent duty of recruiting.

1101. ACCEPTANCE FOR ENLISTMENT OR REENLISTMENT

. All applicants who

meet prescribed standards are acceptable for enlistment or

reenlistment. No applicant will be refused enlistment because of race,

color, religion, national origin, or gender, if otherwise qualified in

accordance with the provisions in this Manual.

1102. MISSION OF THE MARINE CORPS RECRUITING COMMAND

. The ultimate

objective of the recruiting effort is the perpetuation of the Marine

Corps and the standards of preparedness and military vigor that Marines

have upheld since 1775. The immediate impact that recruiting has on

the Marine Corps requires that standards for enlistment be strictly set

to ensure that future Marines will maintain our tradition of

excellence. Accordingly, the mission of the Recruiting Command is to

procure personnel in the quantities and qualities directed by the

Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC).

1103. RECRUITER AWARENESS

. The policies, instructions, and procedures

in this chapter and in subsequent chapters of this Manual implement

directives from public law, Executive Orders, governmental agencies,

Department of Defense (DoD), and Headquarters Marine Corps. It is the

responsibility of the Recruiting Service to comply with the policies

contained herein and accomplish its mission. The individual Marine

recruiter is the indispensable element of mission accomplishment.

Therefore, it is essential that each recruiter be thoroughly familiar

with this manual. Recruiter awareness must also include a knowledge of

each step in the process of qualification and enlistment. This

requirement will be supported through recruiter training. An exchange

of recruiting information among recruiters themselves is encouraged.

Recommendations or inquiries should be submitted to the CG MCRC through

the appropriate chain of command.

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1104. SCREENING AND PROCESSING OF APPLICANTS

1. Objectives

. The objectives of enlistment processing are:

a. That all applicants accepted for enlistment possess the

required qualifications. During all phases of processing, particular

care must be taken to prevent erroneous or fraudulent enlistments.

Once it is established that an applicant does not meet enlistment

qualifications, processing should stop unless the applicant is

otherwise exceptionally qualified and recommended for a waiver.

b. That all enlistment records are prepared accurately.

Enlistment records are not only a matter of major importance during a

person's military service, but also later in civilian life, and even

after death. Recruiters are responsible for the entries that they

make. Likewise Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Liaison Non

Commissioned Officers (NCO) are responsible for their entries. MEPS

Liaison NCOs are also responsible for reviewing and verifying with the

applicant all the entries made on enlistment forms.

c. That a smooth transition from civilian to military life is

affected for those accepted for enlistment. Applicants must be

honestly informed of what they can expect from the Marine Corps and of

what the Marine Corps expects from them. For those not qualified for

enlistment, appropriate advice and assistance should be given (see

paragraph 1201 on page 1-9).

2. Professional Conduct

. Processing is usually an applicant's

personal introduction to the Marine Corps. If integrity, efficiency,

courtesy, and tact prevail, the applicant will know that the decision

to enlist is a wise one, and the objectives listed above will be met.

3. Initial Recruiter Screening

a. Recruiters are the first echelon of quality control within the

Recruiting Command. Accordingly, recruiters will screen each prospect

to determine basic eligibility. Initial screening will include an

authorized Enlistment Screening Test (EST) and a Wide Range Achievement

Test (WRAT) (see chapter 3, section 2, part F, page 3-67).

b. Section 2 of chapter 3 of this manual assists in determining

enlistment qualifications.

c. Ineligible prospects or applicants will be immediately rejected

unless there is an exceptional basis for waiver consideration.

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1105. RECRUITING ETHICS

1. Penalties

a. This order is a punitive order. Violations of this order are

subject to disciplinary proceedings under the Uniform Code of Military

Justice regardless of personal knowledge.

b. Penalty for Knowingly Enlisting Ineligible Applicants

. Article

84, Uniform Code of Military Justice, expressly states: Any person

subject to this chapter who effects an enlistment or appointment in, or

separation from the Armed Forces, of any person who is known to them to

be ineligible for that enlistment, appointment, or separation because

it is prohibited by regulation, law, or order, shall be punished as a

court-martial may direct."

2. Recruiting Promises

a. Recruiting personnel will not make oral or written promises to

applicants, parents, or to others except as authorized by this Manual

or by other appropriate Marine Corps directives. Misrepresentation or

deception will not be tolerated. Implied or direct assurances and/or

promises are prohibited. Further, recruiting personnel must not

suggest that personal correspondence to the CG MCRC, CMC, or to a

political representative will give the applicant preference or result

in acceptance after an applicant has been rejected. All applicants are

evaluated on their individual merits and qualifications alone using a

"whole person" concept.

b. Recruiting personnel have a serious obligation to ensure that

applicants fully understand the true nature and scope of their

agreement with the Marine Corps. Special care must be taken to clarify

or avoid any statements, oral or written, that could possibly be

construed or misinterpreted as a promise. There are some matters that

must receive special emphasis so that applicants will have a true and

proper understanding. These are matters that relate to:

(1) Enlistment Incentives, Bonus Programs, College Fund

“Kicker”.

(2) Geographical/duty stations.

(3) Promotions.

(4) Educational opportunities.

(5) Meaning/requirements of Military Service Obligation (MSO).

c. Under no circumstances shall recruiting personnel directly

or indirectly characterize life in the Marine Corps as a life of ease

and pleasure. Instead, our life should be depicted as a life that

offers men and women a military career where technical training,

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education, and other rewards are available for those who work and

desire to make their own way. The Marine Corps is a challenging

career. If properly presented, this should be sufficient attraction

for young men and women of the desired character.

d. Recruiting personnel must reinforce in the mind of each

applicant that only those promises actually written into the enlistment

contract will be kept. Items 8 and 13 of DD Form 4, Enlistment/

Reenlistment Document, deal with enlistment promises and must be

stressed so that applicants have a legitimate understanding of their

significance. Specific Statements Of Understanding (SOU) are used for

enlistments incentives with a guarantee. For general service

enlistments (open contracts), the DD Form 4, and section IV of the DD

Form 1966 will adequately suffice, if used properly.

e. Real or implied promises that cannot be honored result in

consequences that are seriously damaging to our recruiting efforts.

Questionable recruiting practices not only tend to jeopardize

accomplishment of the mission, they also mar the integrity of the

individual Marine, the Recruiting Command, and the Marine Corps. Such

methods are not condoned and will not be employed.

3. Recruiter Intervention in Judicial System

. Under no circumstances

will recruiting personnel directly or indirectly intervene on behalf of

a prospective applicant who is awaiting action by court authorities.

a. Recruiting personnel will not appear in court or before

judicial authorities at any time

(i.e., District Attorney (DA),

Assistant DA, Prosecuting Authority, etc.) nor will they initiate

communication with the same, with or on behalf of any prospect,

applicant, member of the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) or Selected Marine

Corps Reserve (SMCR) awaiting Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT).

b. Informal conversations with defense attorneys or probation/

parole officers will be limited to explaining Marine Corps recruiting

policies. No opinions will be given that would even suggest that

enlistment or retention of an unqualified individual is a possibility.

The normal course of court action must be allowed to occur without the

assistance, intervention, or influence of recruiting personnel.

c. No correspondence of any type is permitted with anyone who is

currently incarcerated by any member of the MCRC.

4. Reporting Recruiting Irregularities

. Organizational reporting

procedures for incidents of recruiting malpractice or misconduct are

set forth in the current edition of MCO 1130.65. In addition, all

Recruiting Command personnel who become aware of or suspect recruiting

irregularities must report such activities to their immediate superior.

Commanding generals, district commanding officers, and commanding

officers of recruiting stations will initiate inquiries into

allegations or complaints of recruiting irregularities, including those

forwarded from the Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPCOM).

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5. Bribes. In the event an applicant attempts to bribe recruiting

personnel for any purpose, it will be reported to the district

commanding officer, via the chain of command, who will forward the

report to the regional commander. The applicant will be rejected.

1106. UNIFORMS

1. The Blue Dress uniform is distinctively Marine and is universally

recognized and respected throughout the United States by Americans from

all walks of life. To them, this uniform represents the best in

military professionalism and soldierly virtue. The blue dress uniform

looks sharp and satisfies America's perception of what a Marine should

look like. In short, it is the single uniform that signifies Marine to

a large majority of Americans. The Marine Corps’ advertising effort

recognizes this and builds upon it. Successful recruiters recognize

this and use it to their advantage.

2. It would be counterproductive for recruiting personnel to attend

ceremonial functions or to conduct official presentations in any

uniform other than the blue dress uniform. Therefore, the prescribed

uniform for recruiting personnel, officer and enlisted, appearing on

any high school, college or university campus, television program, or

at any public gathering, patriotic celebration, or other such event,

will be the Blue Dress uniform. Those personnel assisting the

recruiting effort on a temporary basis who do not possess the blue

dress uniform are excluded from this policy. Instead, they will wear

the prescribed seasonal uniform.

3. The uniform for the daily routine, to include regular high school

visits, will be as specified by commanding officers. The uniform for

exceptional presentations (e.g., combat displays, physical fitness

tests) will also be specified by the commanding officer.

1107. HOURS OF OPERATION, MARINE CORPS RECRUITING COMMAND

Commanding officers of Marine Corps recruiting districts will prescribe

working hours for recruiting stations, recruiting substations, and

permanent contact stations. Consideration will be given to staggering

the working hours to permit offices to remain open during peak

recruiting hours of the day.

1108. INSPECTIONS

1. Frequent inspections of, or visits to, Marine Corps recruiting

stations by the district commanding officer or representative are

considered essential to proper functioning of the recruiting effort.

Recruiting methods shall be under constant inspection by the district

commanding officer so that no discredit can be brought on the Marine

Corps by questionable advertising, false promises, or unethical

practices.

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2. Commanding officers (CO) of recruiting stations will inspect/visit

their substations as prescribed by the Guidebook for Recruiters.

Greater frequency is encouraged where circumstances and time permit.

Station executive officers, sergeants major, and recruiter instructors

may perform such inspections/visits when directed by commanding

officers; such delegation is encouraged.

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CHAPTER 1

RECRUITING POLICIES

SECTION 2: CONDUCT WITH CIVILIANS AND OTHER SERVICES

1200. PURPOSE

. The purpose of this section is to define the

appropriate military conduct and cooperation required with civilians

and other services.

1201. CONDUCT WITH APPLICANTS

1. Courtesy to Applicants

. All applicants will be treated with

courtesy, respect, dignity, and consideration. This applies equally to

rejected applicants. Recruiters have the responsibility for tactfully

informing disqualified applicants of their ineligibility to enlist or

reenlist. Rejected applicants must be made to feel that the Marine

Corps also regrets they cannot be accepted and that their interest in

the Marine Corps is greatly appreciated.

2. Sexual harassment and discrimination

a. Recruiters are under the daily scrutiny of the public eye. As

such, any action that jeopardizes the public trust and confidence, will

adversely affect our ability to accomplish our mission.

b. Recruiters often provide the first impression of the Marine

Corps for many applicants, their friends and families; thus, their

conduct must be above reproach at all times. Vulgar, sexually

explicit, or obscene language or conduct is unprofessional and will not

be tolerated. Further, members of the opposite sex should never be

made to feel that a recruiter or member of the recruiting command is

ever taking advantage of a situation; even the appearance of a

situation that could be misconstrued will not be tolerated. Failure to

adhere to this policy could result in administrative and disciplinary

action.

c. It is imperative that all Marines, sailors, civilian employees

and poolees of the command understand the Marine Corps policy on

discrimination and sexual harassment as defined in MCO 5300.10.

Commanders at all levels will ensure that every member under their

charge has been provided discrimination and sexual harassment training

and education in accordance with the current Marine Corps Order.

3. Information and Instructions to be Given to Applicants and

Enlistees. To sustain the readiness of the Marine Corps, the

Recruiting Command must find able-bodied, spirited individuals who can

endure rigorous training, accept firm discipline, respond to sound

leadership, and perform their duties in a competent manner. The

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purpose of enlistment screening and processing is to determine if

applicants fit these general criteria, and to see if they have the

potential to serve successfully as United States Marines. Recruiting

personnel have an important obligation to help ensure success by

carefully informing and instructing applicants and new enlistees about

what they can expect and about what will be expected of them in return.

See Chapter 4 to fulfill this responsibility.

1202. REFERRING APPLICANTS

1. Marine Corps recruiting personnel have detailed knowledge of this

criteria for enlistment and reenlistment, and a general knowledge of

the rationale associated with enlistment standards. Recruiting

personnel will resolve cases locally by answering all questions to the

best of their ability. If recruiting personnel lack information, they

will obtain it through their chain of command. Recruiting personnel

will advise applicants that all matters pertaining to their enlistment

or reenlistment will be handled locally. Recruiting personnel will not

advise or instruct applicants to visit, write or otherwise communicate

with the CG MCRC; CMC, or other headquarters, agencies, or elected

officials, for information regarding enlistment or reenlistment.

2. Cases that require information from or action by the CG MCRC will

be handled by the local recruiting station via the appropriate Marine

Corps district and/or region. Commanding officers of recruiting

stations are responsible for ensuring that personnel under their charge

are thoroughly familiar with the foregoing.

1203. RECRUITING POLICY FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

1. Stay-in-School

. The Marine Corps does not encourage the enlistment

of Tier III Non-High School credential holders, and is limited to 1%

annually of the Total Force Accessions. Recruiters will emphatically

encourage secondary school students to stay in school and graduate.

2. In-School Recruiting

a. The Marine Corps prefers to make separate presentations by

Marine Corps recruiters at assemblies, career-day activities, and at

other similar programs or gatherings. When desired by local school

officials, however, arrangements for joint in-school presentations can

be made. Marine Corps recruiters will give their full cooperation and

assistance. If a joint service committee is organized to plan the

presentation, the school should be invited to furnish a representative,

such as a guidance counselor, to act as a liaison.

b. School officials should be encouraged to inform students about

the vocational and career opportunities available in the Armed Forces.

All possible assistance in conveying this information to students

should be given. Vocational guidance materials are available to school

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guidance counselors and librarians from Headquarters, U.S. Military

Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM). Listings of Marine Corps

films, reference materials and occupational field descriptions are

available to guidance counselors with the annual Educator's Calendar.

The Recruiter Support Material Guide (RSMG), distributed to each

recruiting station, lists all supporting material available to the

field.

3. Cooperation with Other Military Procurement Efforts and With

Educational Authorities

a. Like the Marine Corps, the National Guard, Air National Guard,

Coast Guard, and other services will be encouraged to participate in

the secondary school program. Marine Corps recruiters must cooperate

with other service recruiters and work conscientiously to eliminate any

doubts, misconceptions, or negative attitudes about our Armed Forces.

b. Recruiting personnel will cooperate to the fullest extent with

all officials of the education system. The contents of this paragraph

may be shown to any interested school representative.

1204. RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND MILITARY COMMANDS

1. Recruiting personnel must form, maintain, and improve cooperative

working relationships with all organizations and individuals. During

day-to-day operations, however, problems will occasionally arise. When

questions or differences do occur, common sense solutions should be

sought. Solutions reached at the lowest possible level are most often

the best ones. Such solutions will lead to even greater cooperation

and a better mutual understanding. To more efficiently accomplish the

mission, a special effort should be made to establish good rapport

with:

a. USMEPCOM

. Recruiting personnel must not fail to give praise or

extend appreciation on appropriate occasions. Recruiting personnel

should periodically review the performance of MEPCOM commands and

personnel who provide them with direct support. When appropriate,

appreciation or recognition should be expressed officially. Cases of

exceptional performance, either in a single instance or over a period

of time, should be brought to the attention of the district commanding

officer, regional commander, or CG MCRC so that official recognition

can be expressed from the appropriate level.

b. Marine Corps Reserve Units

. The recent transfer of structure

and responsibility for prior service reserve recruiting from Marine

Corps Reserve Support Command (MCRSC) to CG MCRC, consolidates all non

prior and prior service recruiting to the CG MCRC. Recruiting of Non

Prior Service and Prior Service other service applicants into the

Selected Marine Corps Reserve, are the responsibilities of recruiters

assigned to the Recruiting Station (RS). Recruiting stations and

Inspector and Instructor (I & I) staffs, each have recruiting

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responsibilities, and the Reserve Referral Credit Card is used to

provide referrals from the local reserve unit to the RS. All prior

service Marine applicants for the SMCR should be referred to the prior

service recruiters. Additional details are contained in MCO 1130.80.

c. Assistance to the Naval Medical Program

. Requirements of the

Navy Medical Program are of concern to all assigned to recruiting

within the naval service. In this regard, Marine Corps recruiters will

provide every assistance to the Navy recruiting effort by referring

potential nursing, dental, or medical service personnel to the nearest

Navy recruiting office.

2. Casualty Notification

a. In the case of first-term enlistees, when the CMC (MRC)

notifies a district of a casualty whose next of kin must be informed,

the district will determine what recruiting station enlisted the

casualty.

b. The district will ensure that the casualty's recruiting station

is notified of the facts concerning the casualty's status: diagnosis

and prognosis. The commanding officer of the recruiting station will

ensure that the Non Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of the

casualty's recruiting substation or permanent contact station is

notified. The NCOIC will note the facts and ensure that recruiters are

also aware of the casualty's status.

NOTE. This procedure gives local recruiters information about their

recruiting areas and helps preclude embarrassment through ignorance.

This procedure is in addition to those prescribed in the current

edition of MCO P3040.4 (MARCORCASPROCMAN) and other Marine Corps

directives.

c. SMCR enlistees (Categories L and P) awaiting initial active

duty for training may be eligible for Servicemen's Group Life Insurance

(SGLI) benefits even though they have not paid premiums, completed an

SGLI form, or served on active duty. The office of SGLI makes final

determination. Report deaths of SMCR enlistees awaiting Initial Active

Duty Training (IADT) to the CMC (MRC) per the MARCORCASPROCMAN.

3. Selective Service System

a. Registration

(1) Registration is a very important and sensitive issue. It

is essential that recruiters use sound judgment and discretion and

avoid involvement in the registration process. Recruiters will not

request names and addresses from postal authorities, volunteer to help

postal authorities accomplish registration, nor approach registrants

either while in lines or while in or around post offices during

registration.

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(2) Since 1 December 1983, the following draft registration

statement has been incorporated in the enlistment contract (DD Form 4):

"I understand that my signature on this contract also constitutes

registration to the extent required of me under the Military Selective

Service Act. I authorize the Department of Defense to transmit

pertinent personnel records to the Selective Service System, including

name, social security number, date of birth and current address, for

the purpose of meeting applicable registration and information

reporting requirements."

Completion of the DD Form 4 is tantamount to registration. All

identifying information is provided by the Department of Defense to the

Selective Service System. Selective Service registration can now be

verified on line from the Selective Service Home Page. The URL is:

www.sss.gov

b. Enlistment of Registrants Ordered for Induction

(1) Registrants who have been issued a notice to report for

induction may enlist or accept an appointment in the Marine Corps or

the SMCR, provided that the date of enlistment or appointment is at

least 10 days prior to the scheduled reporting date for induction (in

times of mobilization for war, a "notice to report" may preclude any

chance to volunteer). These individuals may apply for any enlisted

program, including the DEP. Enlistment may be for any term of service

authorized by current regulations.

(2) In the case of a registrant whose induction reporting date

has been postponed, enlistment or appointment will be valid if it is

accomplished at least 10 days prior to the rescheduled reporting date.

(3) Commanding officers of recruiting stations should

expeditiously inform appropriate local selective service boards of

those registrants who have been issued orders to report for induction

and who are being actively processed for enlistment into the Regular or

Reserve Forces. This information should include a projected date on

which the registrants will be sworn onto active duty.

(4) Induction of personnel assigned to the Marine Corps will be

effected by personnel of the MEPS per chapter 9 of MCO P1100.75.

Appendix F of this manual contains supplemental information for the

Recruiting Command in the event of mobilization.

4. Actively Recruiting or Sending Recruiting Materials Outside the

United States.

a. When written inquiries are received from foreign nationals,

they will be expeditiously forwarded to MCRC G-3 for reply. Electronic

transmissions are authorized (scan or Fax).

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b. The activity of prospecting, actively recruiting, traveling

into, or forwarding of recruiting information/material into a foreign

country, without the consent of the country concerned, is a violation

of international law and is prohibited regardless of the method of

communication except as noted below in paragraph c. NO recruiter will

enter a foreign country under any circumstances as a representative of

the Marine Corps Recruiting Command to conduct recruiting activities.

This is especially of note, in the recruitment of native North American

Indians residing in Canada. The Canadian government has expressed an

official concern to U. S. government officials that recruiters from the

U. S. Armed Forces, have been actively recruiting in their country

without permission. Applicants residing in a foreign country must be

encouraged to visit military recruiting facilities in the United States

or in those cases, those located on military facilities abroad. Also

review MCO 1130.61 for U.S. Citizens Residing Outside the U.S.

c. It is permissible to give recruiting information and material

to foreign nationals who appear in person at recruiting offices in the

United States or its possessions. It is also permissible to send

recruiting information or material to:

(1) United States Territories

(a) American Samoa

(b) Guam

(c) Midway and Wake Islands

(d) Puerto Rico

(e) Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas

(f) U.S. Virgin Islands

(g) The Federated States of Micronesia, comprised of

Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk and Yap

(h) The Republic of the Marshall Islands

(i) The Republic of Palau

(2) United States diplomatic officials living in foreign

countries, and United States military or government sponsored personnel

(e.g., military members, their dependents, or dependents of diplomatic

personnel living in foreign countries).

d. If there is any doubt, refer the matter to the MCRC G-3.

5. Drifters

. Applicants normally apply for enlistment at the

recruiting station nearest their residence or place of employment.

This enables a recruiter to properly ascertain an applicant's

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qualifications. When applicants apply at a station distant from their

home or place of employment, the recruiter must determine the

applicant's status. In many cases, these individuals have been

previously rejected, or they are simply not desirable applicants. RS

operations officers can use Marine Corps Recruiting Information Support

System (MCRISS) to validate any previous involvement with Marine Corps

recruiters. MCRISS retains previously declared New Working Applicants

(NWA), and will show the RS/RSS/ Recruiter who worked the former NWA,

and any reason they were dropped as applicants.

1205. COOPERATION WITH CIVILIAN AUTHORITIES

1. The Department of Defense and the Department of Labor have a

reciprocal working relationship.

a. State employment services should fully cooperate with the Armed

Forces by:

(1) Providing career information to job applicants expressing

an interest in military service and referring interested job-seekers to

appropriate military recruiters.

(2) Making office desk space available intermittently to

inter-service military recruiters when it does not interfere with

employment service functions and operations. Providing such space,

while encouraged by the Education Training Act, must be decided by

state agency officials.

b. In return, recruiters should establish procedures to refer

applicants who cannot qualify for enlistment to the local state

employment service offices. They are responsible for testing,

counseling, and selecting persons for occupational training or

employment, including opportunities in the Job Corps and Neighborhood

Youth Corps.

2. Job and Training Opportunities in the Armed Forces

. Commanding

officers of recruiting stations will establish mutually satisfactory

arrangements with state employment service offices in their areas of

responsibility to provide information on job and training opportunities

in the Marine Corps, including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Provide the local state employment service offices with current

printed materials that give information on job and training

opportunities available to members of the Marine Corps.

b. Ensure timely replacement of these materials.

c. Coordinate with the local state employment service offices to

establish mutually acceptable procedures to be followed for referring

individuals to Marine Corps recruiting offices for particulars about

jobs and training opportunities in the Marine Corps.

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3. National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993. This act requires

cooperation between Armed Forces recruiters and Federal/State election

officials to facilitate voter registration. Implementation procedures

and policies are coordinated by the DoD Federal Voting Assistance

Program office. Recruiting personnel will receive all guidance and

direction from this headquarters and not from local election officials.

Specific details are published under separate correspondence.

1206. PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS AND APPLICABILITY OF THE PRIVACY ACT

OF 1974

1. Release of information pertaining to military personnel,

applicants, and dependents to unauthorized individuals or agencies

outside of DoD is prohibited. This restriction includes, but is not

limited to, the release of mailing lists or rosters.

2. As a preliminary step in enlistment processing, recruiters will

require applicants to complete Privacy Act Statements (NAVMC 11000 and

DD Form 2005). See chapter 4 for processing procedures and for

information on forms.

3. When unresolved criminal conduct on the part of an applicant is

suspected, release of any information about the applicant to agencies

outside DoD is not authorized, except to a law enforcement agency.

However, a law enforcement agency must request specific information.

The request may be made by any available means of communication. The

request must both specify the particular record or portion desired, and

also explain the law enforcement purpose for which the record of

information is being requested. When records or information are

disclosed in this manner, applicants do not have to consent to the

release, but an account of the disclosure is mandatory. MCO P5211.2

contains additional instructions on the Privacy Act of 1974.

4. Restrictions also extend to information obtained from third

parties, and apply regardless of whether the information is received

orally, in writing, or in response to formal requests (e.g., police

checks, personal references, educational records checks). It is

expressly intended that applicants and/or their families not be advised

of either the source, the specifics, or even the general content of the

information received regarding an applicant's background or

qualifications. This is the most important aspect of recruiting. All

recruiting personnel must be continuously aware that it would be

impossible to obtain objective information from community members if

they were not totally assured of the privacy and privileged status that

their information would receive in the hands of recruiters. It must be

clearly understood that this would include any and all information

obtained by recruiters regardless of the manner in which is obtained.

In cases in which applicants transport their own application file,

special care must be taken to safeguard information (i.e., use of

double-sealed envelopes and explicit instructions to the applicants).

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CHAPTER 2

RECRUITING SUPPORT PROGRAMS

PARAGRAPH

PAGE

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

PURPOSE.......................................... 2100 2-3

SECTION 2: GENERAL SUPPORT

PURPOSE............................................. 2200 2-5

MILITARY ENTRANCE PROCESSING STATION (MEPS) ......... 2201 2-5

ARMED SERVICE STUDENT TESTING PROGRAM........... 2202 2-5

DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM (DEP)......................... 2203 2-7

PRIOR SERVICE PROGRAMS.......................... 2204 2-8

STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (SNCO)

REACCESSION BOARD.................................... 2205 2-9

MARINE CORPS RECRUITING INFORMATION SUPPORT

SYSTEM – RECRUITING STATION (MCRISS-RS) ............. 2206 2-9

RECRUITMENT ADVERTISING PLAN (RAP)................... 2207 2-9

RECRUITING COMMAND TRAINING PLAN......................2208 2-9

MOBILIZATION PLAN.................................... 2209 2-9

NROTC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.............................2210 2-10

SEMPER FIDELIS AWARD FOR MUSICAL EXCELLENCE...........2211 2-10

YOUTH PHYSICAL FITNESS (YPF) PROGRAM................. 2212 2-10

DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE AWARD.......................... 2213 2-10

EAGLE SCOUT AWARD/GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD.............. 2214 2-10

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SECTION 3: ENLISTMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

PARAGRAPH

PAGE

PURPOSE..................................... 2300 2-11

INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FOR APPLICANTS WHO WILL

ATTEND RECRUIT TRAINING....................... 2301 2-11

INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FOR ENLISTMENT IN THE

MARINE CORPS.............. ................... 2302 2-13

INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FOR ENLISTMENT IN THE

SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE (SMCR).......... 2303 2-14

INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FOR APPLICANTS WITH

PRIOR SERVICE..................................2304 2-17

SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR ENLISTMENT WITH THE

UNITED STATES MARINE BAND......................2305 2-17

SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR ENLISTMENT WITH THE

UNITED STATES MARINE DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS......2306 2-18

SECTION 4: RECRUITING RELATED SUPPORT PROGRAMS

PURPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2400 2-21

CAREER RECRUITER PROGRAM.......................2401 2-21

PROCESS OF SELECTION, SCREENING AND

ASSIGNMENT OF RECRUITERS.......................2402 2-21

RESERVE EXTENDED ACTIVE DUTY (EAD)

RECRUITER PROGRAM..............................2403 2-22

RECRUITER AIDE PROGRAM.........................2404 2-26

COMMAND RECRUITING PROGRAM (MCO 1130.62).......2405 2-29

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

2100. PURPOSE

. This chapter provides information and instructions on

recruiting support programs for use in accomplishing the recruiting

mission. To accomplish its purpose, this chapter is organized into

four sections:

Section 1 Introduction

Section 2 General Support

Section 3 Enlistment Incentive Programs

Section 4 Recruiting Related Support Programs

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2200. PURPOSE

. This section identifies directives, plans, and

programs that provide general support for the recruiting effort.

2201. MILITARY ENTRANCE PROCESSING STATION (MEPS)

. The primary

mission of MEPS is the examination of applicants to determine their

medical and mental qualifications for enlistment in the U.S. Armed

Forces in accordance with eligibility standards established by the

service concerned, and the enlistment of those applicants who are

accepted by the sponsoring service. A joint service publication, MCO

P1100.75 prescribes MEPS operational policies, functions and

procedures. It also prescribes related policies and procedures

applicable to recruiting activities of the Armed Forces, and contains

command responsibilities for operation and support of MEPS.

2202. ARMED FORCES STUDENT TESTING PROGRAM

1. The program aids high school students in determining aptitudes in

several vocational areas and helps them explore career options. It is

offered on a voluntary, no-cost basis to school administrators and

students. Testing results are provided to the school, to the student,

and to the Armed Forces recruiting personnel. High school counselors

use results of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

to counsel students on career alternatives, and recruiting services use

test results in their enlistment efforts. A joint service publication,

MCO 1130.52, provides instructions for the high school ASVAB program.

2. Test Security

a. If any portion of an ASVAB test form is compromised, the test's

usefulness to the Marine Corps is subverted. The Recruiting Command,

therefore, must provide full assistance to MEPCOM to eliminate test

loss and/or compromise.

b. District commanding officers are charged with taking all

possible steps to eliminate ASVAB compromise. All recruiting

personnel should be fully aware that acts which result in test loss

and/or compromise will not be tolerated.

c. With regard to ASVAB test security, there are two basic

prohibitions that apply to members of the Recruiting Command:

(1) Possession or use of current or past ASVAB test material in

any form, to include any questions or material that have been extracted

or reproduced, by whatever means, from ASVAB test booklets, is not

authorized.

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(2) Answers to test questions will not be divulged to anyone

for any reason, under any circumstance.

d. Although not necessarily all inclusive, the following

subparagraphs list specific actions that constitute test compromise.

These actions are expressly prohibited, and the prohibitions are not

limited to members of the Recruiting Command. Marines who become aware

of violations must report them to their superiors.

(1) Oral or written discussion of contents of test material by

authorized personnel with any individual prohibited access to the

material.

(2) Oral or written discussion revealing the contents of test

material by an examinee with any other individual under any

circumstances.

(3) Questioning of examinees by any recruiter for the purpose

of gaining knowledge of the contents of test materials.

(4) Development, construction, reproduction, distribution, or

possession of any "local test," "practice test," "pretest," or other

document containing questions or other information regarding the

specific content of authorized test material, for any purpose

whatsoever, except as authorized by the CG MCRC.

(5) Reproduction or copying of any test material, in whole or

in part, for any purpose.

(6) Removal of test material from an examining room by an

examinee or by other unauthorized person.

(7) Leaving an examinee or group of examinees unsupervised

during a testing session.

(8) Failure to account for the location or disposition of all

test materials at any time.

(9) Transfer of test material not in accordance with authorized

procedures.

(10) Destruction of test materials not in accordance with

authorized procedures.

(11) Conduct of any official or unofficial, formal or informal,

training course or session which concentrates on "teaching the test,"

or which emphasizes information specifically known to be covered by an

applicable test.

(12) Opening of or tampering with any package containing test

materials by an unauthorized individual.

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(13) Improper storage of test material.

(14) Access to any safe, filing case, or vault containing test

material by any individual not specifically authorized access to test

material.

(15) Theft or unauthorized use, possession, sale, or release of

test material by any individual.

(16) Intentionally changing test scores by test scoring

personnel or knowingly making erroneous entries or changing test scores

on official records by an individual.

(17) Appointment of individuals as "alternate," "associate,"

"temporary," "emergency," or "nonpermanent" test control officers

(TCO), or the like appointment of any other official authorized access

to test materials for the purpose, in whole or in part, of gaining

knowledge of the contents of tests for personal or any other reason, or

for the purpose of circumventing any of the provisions of this

paragraph.

(18) Taking any other action which could result in the

unauthorized disclosure of test material or the contents thereof.

(19) Will encourage the use of photo ID for all MEPS testing to

diminish the possibility of “ringers”.

e. Incidents of test compromise must be reported and investigated.

Such incidents will be reported telephonically via the appropriate

chain of command to the CG MCRC within 72 hours of discovery. In cases

that involve Marines, a copy of the investigation will also be

forwarded to the CG MCRC for a final decision.

2203. DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM (DEP)

1. General Information

a. This program permits the Recruiting Command to enlist male and

female applicants into the Regular Marine Corps or SMCR and delay their

departure for recruit training. Regular and Reserve non-prior service

applicants are eligible to participate in the program. See paragraph

4205, page 4-32, for additional information.

b. Individuals intending to enlist into the Regular Marine Corps

and desiring to participate in the DEP must first enlist into the

Marine Corps Reserve. The DEP is a component of the Marine Corps

Reserve. These individuals remain in the Reserve while in the DEP, do

not become a member of a specific unit, are credited with inactive duty

time against their military service obligation (MSO) of 8 years, are

not required to attend any Reserve unit functions, and are not entitled

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as ‘poolees’. On the date these individuals depart for recruit

training, they are administratively discharged from the reserve

component and enlisted onto active duty in the Regular Marine Corps.

c. Individuals intending to enlist into the SMCR may be authorized

to delay their assignment to initial active duty for training (IADT),

which includes recruit training, Marine Combat Training (MCT), and

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training resulting in the

awarding of a MOS. These SMCR enlistees are credited with inactive

duty time against their 8 year MSO, and may (Category P) or may not

(Category L) participate in SMCR unit activities. The commanding

officer of the recruiting station, within the constraints of the annual

manpower plan, determines when an individual will depart for recruit

training/IADT.

2. Program Benefits

. Properly utilized, the DEP (to include those

awaiting IADT) provides incentives to the ‘poolees’, and assistance to

the Recruiting Command.

a. Applicants

(1) High school seniors have an opportunity to complete high

school before starting active duty.

(2) Those who are currently employed have an opportunity to

continue working for a short period of time during which they can give

notice and put their personal affairs in order before entering on

active duty.

(3) Applicants can receive a training or bonus guarantee in

advance, gain an appointment to Private First Class (E-2), and prepare

themselves, both mentally and physically, for recruit training.

b. Recruiting Command

. The establishment of a pool of highly

desirable applicants for assignment to IADT or for enlistment into the

Regular Marine Corps during future months assists meeting monthly

requirements by reducing "direct shipping" (current month), new

contract needs, and by providing a source for referrals/new contracts.

A healthy pool program can sustain itself and contribute to success. A

well managed pool program permits a more even input of recruits to the

depots, which, in turn, allows for the optimum use of training

resources and facilitates and enhances the “Street to Fleet” process.

2204. PRIOR SERVICE PROGRAMS

. MCO 1130.80 series provides

comprehensive instructions and procedural guidance for the

administration of the Marine Corps' Prior Service Program. This

includes broken/continuous reenlistments, and augmentations of Marine

Corps reservists into the Regular Marine Corps. It serves as a

supplement to this manual. Reenlistments approved count towards

accession mission. Augmentations (currently obligated under their

original 8 Year MSO) do not count

as an accession credit.

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2205. STAFF NON COMMISSIONED OFFICER (SNCO) REACCESSION BOARD

. MCO

1130.80 series, establishes a reaccession board that considers

applications from former Active Duty and Reserve SNCO, and former

officers who desire to enlist/reenlist in the Regular Marine Corps.

CMC(MM) is the approval authority for these categories. Authorized

enlistments/reenlistments will count towards annual accession missions.

2206. MARINE CORPS RECRUITING INFORMATION SUPPORT SYSTEM (MCRISS)

1. The Marine Corps Recruiting Information Support System (MCRISS) is

a web based, multi-user system that supports the collection,

maintenance, inquiry, and reporting of the voluminous data required to

effectively manage the activities of the Marine Corps Recruiting

Command. The system functions on the concept of a host server,

accessible by Recruiting Command Headquarters, Officer Candidates

School, each recruiting region, each Marine Corps district, and each

recruiting station.

2. The development of MCRISS began in 1997 with the objectives of

reducing the number of processing errors associated with enlisted and

officer accessions, and improving the accuracy, availability, and

timeliness of management information to all levels in the MCRC.

3. MCRISS was designed and is being implemented in phases, thus

permitting the system to evolve as new operational functions are

developed. MCRISS is web based on a host server to support the entire

recruiting command, and serve as a historical data warehouse. It

interfaces with existing systems outside of MCRC and within DoD.

2207. RECRUITMENT ADVERTISING PLAN (RAP)

. Every year RAPs are

developed for the nation, each Marine Corps district, and each

recruiting station. The CG MCRC provides advance guidance and a

summary of the national RAP to assist districts and recruiting stations

with the development of integrated plans for the regional and local

levels. A comprehensive national RAP is published each summer

preceding the new fiscal year.

2208. RECRUITING COMMAND TRAINING PLAN

. Each year, Recruiting Command

Training Plans are developed by all echelons of command down to

recruiting stations. A detailed national plan is published each summer

for the upcoming fiscal year. Initial plans are submitted by all

echelons in May.

2209. MOBILIZATION PLAN

. MCO P1100.75 provides instructions for the

processing of Selective Service System registrants. Appendix F of this

Manual provides the Recruiting Command with supplemental information in

the event of mobilization.

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2210. NAVAL RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (NROTC) SCHOLARSHIP

PROGRAM. This program offers a valuable scholarship opportunity to

interested and qualified students. Since it offers such a valuable

scholarship, this program can serve as an important means of gaining

access to high schools and improving cooperation and rapport. Details

on the program are contained in MCO P1100.73 and in the guidebook for

recruiting, Vol III, Guidebook for RS Operations, sets forth management

responsibilities and information on program objectives and report

requirements. Information is also available on the MCRC website.

2211. SEMPER FIDELIS AWARD FOR MUSICAL EXCELLENCE

. The United States

Marine Youth Foundation is a nonprofit corporation established to

provide incentives for achievement in such fields as citizenship,

scholarship, and physical fitness. Since 1967, the Foundation has

provided an award for musical excellence for student musicians. The

Recruiting Command has cooperated by making handsome certificates

available to schools throughout the country. In many instances, Marine

Corps recruiters personally present the certificates at appropriate

occasions in the schools. Over the years, the program has continued to

grow. School band directors are happy to have the award at their

disposal to honor selected student musicians, and the Marine Corps’

image is enhanced. The award is administered annually through the CG

MCRC as part of the Certificate Awards Program.

2212. YOUTH PHYSICAL FITNESS (YPF) PROGRAM

. This program was

established by the Marine Corps within the local community, to increase

youth awareness of non-varsity athletes. It provides an opportunity to

participate in a competitive physical fitness program, and to foster a

more favorable recruiting environment in the high schools. The YPF

Program began in 1958 and is dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant

Colonel Dowd, USMC, who was instrumental in establishing the program

while on recruiting duty in New York City. Lieutenant Colonel Dowd was

killed in action in Vietnam on 13 August 1969. The program received

national recognition from the President's Council on Physical Fitness

in 1963 and continues to be endorsed by the President's Council today.

Refer to MCO 6100.11 for further program details.

2213. DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE AWARD

. This award was designed to

recognize outstanding athletic abilities of high school students. The

Recruiting Command provides certificates for presentation by recruiters

to gain exposure and foster a favorable recruiting environment in the

school.

2214. EAGLE SCOUT AWARD/GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD

. This is designed to

recognize outstanding achievements of both Eagle Scouts and Gold Award

Girl Scouts upon presentation at civic ceremonies. The Recruiting

Command has cooperated by designing handsome certificates for

presentation by recruiters at appropriate occasions. This allows

recruiters the opportunity to gain exposure and foster a more favorable

recruiting environment.

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SECTION 3: ENLISTMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

2300. PURPOSE

. This section sets forth basic information on

enlistment incentive programs. It is organized into four main

paragraphs which correspond to four broad categories of incentives.

The categories are:

1. Incentive programs for applicants who will attend recruit training.

2. Incentive programs for enlistment in the Marine Corps.

3. Incentive programs for enlistment in the Selected Marine Corps

Reserve.

4. Incentive programs for applicants with prior service.

2301. INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FOR APPLICANTS WHO WILL ATTEND RECRUIT

TRAINING

1. The Buddy Program

. Recruiting officers are authorized to guarantee

applicants who desire to attend recruit training together assignment to

the same recruit platoon. The following instructions apply to this

program:

a. Each buddy group will consist of not more than five Marine

recruits of the same gender.

b. This guarantee is limited to the same recruit training platoon

only. No assurance will be given about assignment to the same squad or

similar unit or duty station after completion of recruit training.

c. Individuals desiring to participate in the buddy program must

be informed that it is entirely dependent on them. Only if they depart

for recruit training on the same day

can the RS guarantee assignment to

the same recruit platoon. Applicants interested in the Buddy Program

must be advised that if a participant should become disqualified while

in the DEP or awaiting IADT, that does not in any way affect the

enlistment of the other Buddy Program participants who remain

qualified.

d. Each enlistee or a "buddy group" will also be informed that

disciplinary action, hospitalization, training set backs, or

other similar action will generally cause an individual to leave the

originally assigned platoon. This must be emphasized to all interested

applicants.

e. Participants in the Buddy Program will be identified by an

appropriate entry in the remarks section of the DD Form 1966.

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2. Enlistment of State, Community, and Name Platoons. Enlistment of

"title" platoons requires prior authorization from the commanding

general of the appropriate Marine Corps recruiting region. A copy of

the request to enlist platoon will be provided to the CG MCRC.

Commanding officers must exercise caution when enlisting "title"

platoons, and the following are provided:

a. Districts will monitor input to the platoon to ensure that the

input required of an individual recruiter, or recruiting substation, is

not excessive. Normally, not more than a total of three enlistees per

recruiter per platoon should be required.

b. Only recruiting stations serving densely populated areas (large

metropolitan areas) or large, cohesive geographic areas (a populous

state) which are able to meet the criteria established above should

enlist "title" platoons.

c. The name selected must in no way be susceptible to

interpretation as favoring or excluding a particular race, creed, or

color, and in no case will the name selected be that of a political

party or personage.

d. Platoons so enlisted will receive training as a unit when

practicable. Enlistees, parents, and any local officials concerned

will be fully informed of the effects of training setbacks, leave

policies, and visits to recruit depots. It will be carefully explained

that any of the following possibilities may result in an individual

being separated from an original platoon:

(1) Sickness or hospitalization

(2) Assignment to the special training unit in the case of

recruits who fail to attain desired standards of physical fitness or

who are deficient in military subjects

(3) Disciplinary reasons

(4) Administrative reasons

e. Gifts, mementos, or souvenirs will not be brought or sent to

recruit depots for presentations to Marine Corps personnel.

f. The use of standards, banners, flags, or other means of

identifying "title" platoons will not be permitted during training.

g. No specific promises for special consideration, such as

"platoon leave to the home area" or "special treatment while undergoing

recruit training," will be made.

h. Participants of "state," "community," or "title" platoons will

be identified by an appropriate entry in the remarks section of the DD

Form 1966.

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2302. INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FOR ENLISTMENT IN THE MARINE CORPS

. The

following subparagraphs give brief descriptions of incentive programs

that apply exclusively to enlistments into the Regular Marine Corps.

For additional details on a program, see the current edition of MCO

1130.53.

1. Enlistment Options Program

. The Enlistment Options Program

provides training option guarantees to highly qualified applicants who

demonstrate an interest and aptitude in a listed option. Each option

contains either a group of related occupational fields or a specific

occupational field. Prior service Marines who have held a primary MOS

are not eligible for this program. However, prior service (other

service) applicants are eligible for this program.

2. Enlistment Bonus Program

. The Enlistment Bonus Program is designed

to assist in attaining adequate numbers of volunteer enlistments in

designated MOSs. The program offers a variety of bonus award levels to

highly qualified applicants. Each award level relates to an array of

MOSs or occupational fields. Applicants who enlist under this program

will be trained and assigned in any one of the specialties that

correspond to their selected bonus award level. Additionally Shipping

Bonuses are awarded for shipping during a specific period of time to

enhance enlistments during difficult periods. Prior service applicants

may also be eligible. Combining of bonuses is not authorized

.

3. Geographic Option Program/College Enlistment Program (GOP/CEP)

.

The Geographic Option Program/College Enlistment Program offers

incentives to highly qualified, career-oriented applicants. The

special incentive for the GOP, is a guaranteed location for the first

tour of duty. Contingent United States (CONUS) assignments are a

minimum of two years and overseas assignments are one year

unaccompanied or three years accompanied. The CEP falls under the

provisions of the GOP and is available to applicants who possess an

education beyond the high school level (University, College or

Community College). The CEP offers accelerated promotions to Lance

Corporal. Prior service (other service) applicants may be eligible.

4. Musician Enlistment Option Program (MEOP)

. The Musician Enlistment

Option Program is designed to assure field band or drum and bugle corps

assignments to qualified instrumentalists upon enlistment in the Marine

Corps. Incentives include accelerated promotion, guaranteed duty

station assignments (based on billet vacancy), and, if qualified,

exemption from formal training at the School of Music. Qualified prior

service (other service) applicants are eligible.

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5. Marine Corps College Fund (MCCF). The Marine Corps College Fund is

an educational benefit offered as an enlistment incentive in

conjunction with the Montgomery G.I. Bill (MGIB) provides Marines with

approximately $50.000

towards post secondary education. Since the MCCF

is part of the MGIB; it is known as a “kicker” since it provides more

money than the basic MGIB benefit. Members who use their MGIB/”Kicker”

benefits will rarely receive exactly $50,000 in educational benefits.

The MCCF benefits may be used while still on active service after

completion of two years of service. The MCCF is not available to

Marine Corps Reserve enlistees. Prior service applicants are not

eligible.

6. Medical Remedial Enlistment Program (MREP) (MCO 1130.51)

. The

Medical Remedial Enlistment Program is designed to allow Regular Male

applicants who are disqualified because of a single remedial medical

defect to enlist under a waiver, and to have their defect remedied upon

entry on active duty. Applicants may also qualify for other enlistment

option or bonus programs.

7. Enlistment of American Citizens Residing Outside of the United

States (MCO 1130.61). This manual provides basic guidance for the

enlistment of United States citizens residing abroad.

2303. INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FOR ENLISTMENT IN THE SELECTED MARINE CORPS

RESERVE (SMCR). The following subparagraphs give brief descriptions of

incentive programs that apply exclusively to enlistments into the SMCR.

For additional details on a program, see the Marine Corps Order that is

identified in parenthesis after the program title.

1. Incremental Initial Active Duty for Training (IIADT) Program (MCO

1001R.54). The IIADT Program attracts highly qualified, non-prior

service applicants for enlistment in the SMCR. The IIADT Program, or

split increment program, permits an individual to enlist and complete

recruit training during the break between high school graduation and

the freshman year in college, and then return to a drilling reserve

status with the parent SMCR unit. Thereafter, Marines who are other

than infantry, will complete MCT and occupational skill training during

the two subsequent summers following the freshman year of college.

Marines who possess an infantry MOS will only need to attend one

subsequent summer of training at School of Infantry (SOI). Individuals

enlisted in this program must enlist as component code 'K4'. When

properly coordinated through CG, MCRC, highly qualified college

students may be shipped as IIADTs year round to take advantage of

semester/quarter breaks.

2. Reserve Optional Enlistment Program (ROEP) (MCO 1133R.26)

a. Information

. The ROEP consists of four programs:

(1) ROEP (6 X 2) (Component Code K4)

. Enlistment in the Marine

Corps Reserve for a period of 8 years, during which an individual

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serves 6 years in a drill status in the SMCR and the remaining time in

the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).

(2) ROEP (5 X 3) (Component Code B5)

. Enlistment in the Marine

Corps Reserve for a period of 8 years, during which an individual

serves 5 years in a drill status in the SMCR, and the remaining time in

the IRR.

(3) ROEP (4 X 4) (Component Code K9)

. Enlistment in the Marine

Corps Reserve for a period of 8 years, during which an

individual serves 4 years in a drill status in the SMCR, and the

remaining time in the IRR.

(4) ROEP (3 X 5) (Component Code K8)

. Enlistment in the Marine

Corps Reserve for a period of 8 years, during which an individual

serves 3 years in a drill status in the SMCR, and the remaining time in

the IRR.

b. Eligibility

. Individuals receiving 20 weeks or more of initial

skill training and individuals enlisting in the Incremental Initial

Active Duty for Training Program (IIADT) are only eligible for the ROEP

6 X 2 Program.

3. Training/Pay Category P Program (MCO 1500R.36)

. The Training/Pay

Category P (Cat P) Program offers applicants who enlist in the SMCR an

opportunity to participate in weekend drills and receive pay prior to

commencing IADT. Participants benefit from training and are paid for

their drills. Uniforms will normally be issued. This program's

counterpart is the Category L Program, wherein the individual does not

participate in weekend drills or receive pay. Enlistment into the

Category “P” Program must be accomplished at the time of enlistment

into the Selected Marine Corps Reserve. Enrollment in the Category “P”

for applicants enlisting with the intended MOS 0321 Reconnaissance

Marine is highly encouraged.

a. Eligibility

. Individuals must be a bonafide high school senior

or Tier I High School graduate in accordance with this manual.

b. Drill Attendance

. The Cat P program is voluntary, however,

individuals who opt for the program will be held to the same

participation standards as a mandatory participant. Drills will not

normally exceed 48 hours inactive duty for training (IDT) periods and

will commence as prescribed by the SMCR unit commander. For those NPS

Reserve enlistees desiring to participate in the Category P Program

subsequent to enlistment, drills will begin as prescribed by the RS CO.

The SMCR unit commander will report as per instructions contained in

MCO P1080.40 (MCTFSPRIM). Personnel in this program cannot be counted

for mobilization purposes until completion of IADT and assignment to

Training Pay Group A.

c. Administration

. To preclude any misunderstandings subsequent

to enlistment of an individual in the Category P Program, the following

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entry will be included in the remarks section of the DD Form 1966 on

the date enlisted into the SMCR:

"Enlisted Category P Program effective (Date)

."

District commanding officers and commanding officers of recruiting

stations will ensure that enlistments under this program do not exceed

20% of the districts annual Marine Corps Reserve mission.

d. Benefits

. The benefits of this program for the Recruiting

Command include a lower recruit training attrition, a higher referral

rate, and greater market penetration.

4. Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) (MCO 7220R.38)

. The SRIP

offers monetary incentives to qualified applicants to help maintain an

SMCR unit's strength. The monetary incentives include or consist of

bonuses for enlisting to serve in a critical MOS or in specific units.

An annual MARADMIN lists the eligible MOSs and units for the upcoming

year. SMCR enlistees are eligible for SRIP.

5. Montgomery GI Bill-Reserve (MGIB-SR) (MCO 1560R.30)

. The Reserve

portion of the GI Bill was initiated on 30 June 1985.

a. Eligibility

. To be eligible, applicants must:

(1) Enlist or extend for 6 years of duty in the SMCR,

(2) Be a high school graduate or have earned a GED and,

(3) Have completed IADT or the first increment of IIADT.

b. Ineligibility

. Applicants are ineligible if they:

(1) Are service academy graduates or,

(2) Are receiving ROTC or VA educational benefits.

c. Benefits

. Benefits of $9936.00 are paid by the VA and

distributed as follows:

(1) $276.00 for 36 months of full-time study; or

(2) $207.00 for 48 months of 3/4-time study; or

(3) $137.00 for 72 months of 1/2-time study.

d. Entitlement Program

. This is an entitlement program. No

contributions are required of participating SMCR Marines.

e. Administrative Requirements

. These requirements will be

completed by the respective Marine Corps Reserve Training Center.

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2304. INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FOR APPLICANTS WITH PRIOR SERVICE. The

following subparagraphs give brief descriptions of incentive programs

that apply exclusively to prior service Marine applicants. For more

detailed information see the current edition of the Marine Corps orders

that are referenced in the following subparagraphs. In addition the

following is provided:

a. Prior Service Other Service (PSOS) desiring enlistment into

the Regular Marine Corps (active component) are enlisted using Non

Prior Service (NPS) criteria contained in this manual. See paragraph

3291 for definitions of prior service. Recruit training is required

.

b. PSOS desiring enlistment into the SMCR are processed using the

submission guidelines in the current edition of MCO 1130.80 PSEP Order.

Submit requests to MCRC who will forward to CMC(RA). Requests must

contain the Quota Serial Number (QSN) desired, I & I concurrence, and

substantiation for those who are requested to be exempt from recruit

training. Unless directed by CMC all PSOS SMCR applicants will attend

recruit training and enlist for a open QSN.

1. Requests for Lateral Moves and Duty Station Assignments (MCO

1130.80). When applying for reenlistment (broken or continuous), prior

service Marines can request a lateral move to a new MOS and/or

assignment to a duty station. Requests should be submitted in

accordance with current edition of MCO 1130.80.

2. Prior Service Bonuses (MCB 7220.24 or MCO 1130.80)

. Prior Service

Enlistment Program (PSEP) applicants may be eligible for bonuses.

a. The Broken Service Selective Reenlistment Bonus (BSSRB) is

outlined in MCO 1130.80. Eligible first term Marines receive 60% of

the eligible bonus paid to active duty Marines. BSSRB are capped at

$18,000. If BSSRBs are available, an announcement will be made in the

yearly MCBul 7220 (SRB MARADMIN).

b. The Prior Service Enlistment Program Bonus is awarded to PSEP

applicants who reenlist and retain their original MOS. MCBul 7220 (SRB

MARADMIN) defines SRB zones for PSEP Marines.

2305. SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR ENLISTMENT WITH THE MARINE BAND

1. All prospects for enlistment for duty with the United States Marine

Band must be found either musically or otherwise technically qualified

to perform their assigned duties in MOS 9811 by the Director, United

States Marine Band, Marine Barracks, 8th & I Streets, SE., Washington,

DC 20390-5000.

2. Prospects will be advised to write the Director, The President's

Own, United States Marine Band, for an interview appointment, musical

audition, and/or technical evaluation, as required. All travel and

expenses incident to this appointment must be borne by the prospect.

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When a prospect has been found to be both musically or technically

qualified and desirable for enlistment "for duty with the United States

Marine Band only," the director of the band will submit appropriate

information to the CG MCRC. The CG MCRC will then initiate

instructions to the appropriate recruiting station and to prospective

members regarding enlistment processing procedures.

3. Applicants found qualified in all respects for enlistment "for duty

with the United States Marine Band only" are, upon enlistment, ordered

to report directly to the Marine Barracks, 8th & I Streets, SE.,

Washington, DC 20390-5000, from the recruiting station. All initial

enlistments for this duty are for a term of 4 years in the initial

grade of staff sergeant.

4. See paragraph 4303, on page 4-60, of this manual for preparation of

travel orders.

2306. SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR ENLISTMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES MARINE

DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS (D & B)

1. Since this is a unique musical unit, MCRC has a resident Drum and

Bugle Corps (D & B) Musical Technical Assistant (MTA) from the U. S.

Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps in MCRC G-3. Any questions germane

to the Drum and Bugle Corps should be referred to D&B MTA via the

District MTA. The special procedures for enlistment for duty with the

U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps are similar to the procedures for the

U.S. Marine Band with the following exceptions:

a. Applicants are required to attend recruit training and Marine

Combat Training (MCT).

b. Initial enlistments will be in the grade of private first class

with accelerated promotion incentives through the grade of corporal.

Applicants who possess a baccalaureate degree at the time of initial

enlistment will receive accelerated promotion incentives through the

grade of sergeant. See MCO 1130.53 series.

c. Initial assignments will be to the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle

Corps. The CMC (MMEA) based on the needs of the Marine Corps will make

subsequent assignments.

2. Prospects should be referred to the District MTA who will make

liaison with the MCRC G-3, D&B MTA. Do not

advise applicants to

contact the Commandant's Own, U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps,

directly for information or an audition.

a. Auditions will be arranged with the D&B MTA via the District

MTA. The Drum & Bugle Corps may conduct impromptu auditions, or

auditions may be conducted through special arrangement by the D&B MTA

and the “The Commandant's Own.”

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b. Applicants must provide their own instrument, lodging, and

transportation to and from the audition point. When feasible, however,

members of the recruiting command may provide transportation in a

government vehicle.

c. When an applicant has been found technically qualified and

desirable for enlistment in “The Commandant's Own,” the Commanding

Officer, U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, will submit the appropriate

information to the MCRC G-3. The CG MCRC will provide instructions to

the appropriate recruiting station regarding enlistment procedures and

program assignment.

3. Upon successful completion of recruit training and MCT, initial

assignment will then be made to the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps.

The CMC (MMEA) based on the needs of the Marine Corps will make

subsequent assignments.

4. Applicants enlisted for assignment to the "The Commandant's Own,"

will complete the Statement of Understanding contained in the current

edition of MCO 1130.53 series.

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CHAPTER 2

RECRUITING SUPPORT PROGRAMS

SECTION 4: RECRUITING RELATED SUPPORT PROGRAMS

2400. PURPOSE

. This section lists and outlines five recruiting

related programs. They are:

1. The Career Recruiter Program.

2. The Process of selection, screening, and assignment of recruiters.

3. The Reserve Extended Active Duty (EAD) Recruiter Program.

4. The Recruiter Aide Program.

5. The Command Recruiting Program.

2401. CAREER RECRUITER PROGRAM

1. The objective of the Career Recruiter Program is the establishment

of a cadre of professional recruiters whose long term assignment to key

billets will provide the stability and continuity necessary to improve

the efficiency and effectiveness of Marine Corps recruiting. Marines

selected for assignment to the Career Recruiter Program are considered

to possess the characteristics to positively influence the quality and

direction of recruiting. Requests for assignment to this field are

considered career decisions. Marines assigned the career recruiter MOS

(8412) gain this MOS as their primary military occupational specialty,

and will be monitored as if they were members of an occupational field.

2. Details on billets, eligibility, selection criteria, and other

information are contained in the current edition of MCO 1100.76.

3. The Career Recruiter Program began in September 1977

. An 9815 MOS

has also been designated for career recruiters desiring to apply for

warrant officer status.

2402. PROCESS OF SELECTION, SCREENING AND ASSIGNMENT OF RECRUITERS

.

Duty as a recruiter is a unique assignment. Marines assigned as

recruiters must meet special the criteria established for recruiting

duty in MCO 1326.6. The CMC (MMEA-85) normally selects Marines for

recruiting duty and issues orders to Recruiters School. Selection is

based on a review of information contained in their official military

personnel files, and the results of screening conducted by the

Headquarters Marine Corps Recruiter Screening Team (HRST), and parent

command Commanding Officers. For further details, see MCO 1326.6.

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2403. RESERVE EXTENDED ACTIVE DUTY (EAD) RECRUITER PROGRAM

1. Purpose

. This program was established to meet total force

recruiting requirements for the all-volunteer force. Within the

concept of total force recruiting, this program provides for the

assignment of reserve noncommissioned (NCO) and staff noncommissioned

officers (SNCO) as total force recruiters at the recruiting stations

and substations within their respective communities. Additionally,

each district is authorized to assign one reserve SNCO to the billet of

reserve procurement chief at its respective headquarters. The EAD

Recruiter Program is not intended to be a career program. Marines will

not be permitted to serve in the EAD Recruiter Program past 16 years of

active duty service. Reserve Marines who desire to continue serving as

recruiters must qualify and apply for augmentation to the active

components in the MOS 8412. EAD Recruiters may only be employed in MOS

8411 billets in support of the total force recruiting mission. See the

current edition of MCO 1130.56 and MCO P1080.40 for detailed

information regarding total force recruiting.

2. Assignment of Personnel to the Reserve EAD Recruiter Program

a. Eligibility

. CG, MCRC Policy Letter 13-02 contains eligibility

criteria for the EAD Recruiter Program. It is essential that only

those Marines who are highly motivated toward total force recruiting be

considered for this assignment. In this regard, district commanding

officers, commanding officers of recruiting stations, and inspector-

instructors will ensure that all nominees have sufficient obligated

service remaining to complete the 2-year tour of EAD. Those Marines

without sufficient obligated service to complete their EAD tour must

extended/reenlist before orders to EAD status will be issued. Reserve

gunnery sergeants applying for an initial assignment to duty as reserve

EAD recruiter should mark their promotion preference as "master

sergeant" on their fitness reports, if they desire to continue to serve

as a EAD recruiter. Screen applicants per enclosure (2) of MCO 1326.7.

b. Applications

(1) Applications for assignment to this Program will be

submitted to the CG of the respective region on NAVMC 10274,

Administrative Action Form. The information contained on the form

should address the desirability of assigning the nominee to reserve EAD

recruiting duty, and should be suitably endorsed by the inspector -

instructor/commanding officer of the reserve unit, by the CO of the

recruiting station to which the nominee will be assigned, and by the

district commanding officer. The application will include:

(a) Verification of current reserve contract information

and reserve record status in Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS

"RESRECSTAT") to document sufficient obligated time and availability to

execute EAD orders.

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(b) A "Statement of Service" will be generated to obtain a

clear picture of the applicant's accumulated active duty time and

lump

sum leave

(LSL) to date. Total career active points will be computed

for the applicant and annotated on the AA Form. Initial applications

to become EAD recruiters will NOT be approved if the applicant has

accumulated 13 or more years of active service.

(c) A photograph of the applicant will be taken per MCO

P1070.12 and submitted as an enclosure to the request.

(d) DD Form 2808 and DD Form 2807-1, completed within the 5

years of with medical officer screening (NAVMED 6120/3) within 12

months of last extension.

(e) Endorsements from the commanding officers of the

recruiting station and the district summarizing the individual's prior

performance of duty.

(f) Verification that the applicant has completed all

entry-level school requirements and has been awarded a bona-fide MOS in

MCTFS. Marines in a basic MOS status who have not completed all

contractual phases of the split increment initial active duty for

training (IIADT) are not eligible for EAD Program. THIS REQUIREMENT IS

NOT WAIVERABLE.

(2) In addition to an initial 2-year tour, EAD recruiters may

be approved for extension on the program. In no case will a Reserve

Marine be allowed to continue on the EAD Program beyond 16 years of

total active service. Requests for extensions of EAD Marines will be

considered on a case-by-case basis. Requests for extension will

include the following:

(a) Verification of current reserve contract with

sufficient time remaining to execute additional EAD period.

(b) Verification of total active duty points (to include

current period of EAD) to ensure applicant has not exceeded 16 years of

active service.

(c) Current photograph per MCO P1070.12.

(d) Marines who have had a complete physical examination

within 5 years of the date their extension will become effective, must

be screened by a medical officer to ensure they are physically

qualified for active duty. The medical officer must certify on a

NAVMED 6120/3, Annual Certificate of Physical Condition, that the

applicant is qualified for active duty service. The screening must

have taken place within 12 months of the date of the request for

extension. Marines whose last physical examination was conducted more

than 5 years from the date the extension will become effective, must

have a complete physical examination to be eligible to continue on EAD.

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(e) Endorsements from the commanding officers of the recruiting

station and the district, summarizing the individual's prior

performance of duty.

3. Selection/Assignment

a. The region CG will review all nominations and records of

applicants for reserve EAD recruiting duty and notify the appropriate

district of selection or non-selection at the earliest possible date.

MCRC G-1 will be provided copies of all approvals and copies of orders

to the EAD program. MCRC G-1 will maintain staff cognizance of the EAD

program on behalf of the CG, MCRC.

b. Once selected, the respective district will coordinate

assigning or extending the selected applicant to EAD for recruiting for

a 6-month, 1-year, or 2-year period. Under no circumstances will a

Marine be allowed to extend beyond 16 years of active service.

(1) When applicable, orders will specify that assignment to

Recruiters School has been directed and that direct liaison between the

district commanding officer and the Director, Recruiters School is

authorized to ensure that the individual will arrive on a convening

class reporting date. Marines must be in a good pay status prior to

transfer to Recruiters School, in accordance with MCRC CG Policy Letter

10-95. Once appropriate dates are determined, this information should

be entered into the Marine's original orders to the school. Further

correspondence between a district and the CG, MCRC pertaining to class

assignment is not required.

(2) The orders to EAD will advise the recipient that requests

for enlistment into the Regular Marine Corps will not be considered any

sooner than 3 months prior to the termination of current contract.

c. A copy of executed orders will be forwarded to the CG MCRC G-1

to ensure effective monitoring and managing of the reserve EAD

Recruiter Program.

4. Promotion of Reserve EAD Recruiters

. Reserve EAD Recruiters will

compete for promotion with their reserve contemporaries. It is

inherent upon district commanding officers to ensure all reserve

promotion board information is properly disseminated to all EAD

recruiters within their purview, thus ensuring that all eligible

personnel have the opportunity to submit information to promotion

boards. Historically, records of EAD recruiters have been overlooked

during the promotion screening process due to their reserve record

status in MCTFS. Ensuring that EAD Marines are properly identified in

MCTFS (i.e., component code 'CD') and proper submission of promotion

information to promotion boards will ensure the EAD recruiters a fair

chance for promotion without having to seek remedial consideration.

Certificates of appointment for reserve EAD recruiters who are selected

for promotion will be forwarded to the commanding officers of the

Marine Corps districts to which assigned. Nominations for meritorious

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promotion will be submitted concurrently with the regular semi-annual

meritorious promotion information. Fitness reports will be submitted

per MCO P1610.7.

5. Pay/Allowances

a. Reserve EAD recruiters will receive pay and allowances

commensurate with their grade and years of service, including special

duty assignment pay, and reimbursement for actual and necessary out-of-

pocket expenses per MCO 7220.12 and P1100.71.

b. MCO P10120.28 authorizes the large Blue Dress uniform allowance

for personnel assigned to recruiting duty. The same Marine Corps Order

(MCO) also delineates who is authorized to receive an issue or a

reissue of clothing.

6. Medical Examinations

. The procedures outlined in the Manual of the

Medical Department, U. S. Navy, Article 15-77, concerning physical

examinations for active duty and active duty for training will be

followed. Marines who are initially appointed as reserve EAD

recruiters must have had a complete physical examination within 12

months of the date they report to Recruiters School and found

physically qualified for active duty.

7. Funding Guidance

. Pay and allowances of reserve EAD recruiters

will be paid from Military Personnel, Marine Corps (MPMC)

appropriation. Per diem and travel costs to and from Recruiter School,

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California, will be charged to

the CMC (C463). Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves are authorized

for reserve EAD recruiters upon initial assignment. Funding for PCS

moves is chargeable to the MPMC appropriation.

8. Administrative Instructions

a. At the time the reserve EAD recruiter commences active duty,

the inspector-instructor/ commanding officer of the reserve unit from

which a reservist departs must forward a message to the CMC (MIFC) for

accession into MCTFS per MCO P1080.40 (MCTFSPRIM). District commanding

officers will exercise administrative control of Reserve EAD recruiters

after their parent command has properly transferred them. The first

reporting unit to which the reserve Marine reports must report an

"Initial Join" per chapter 3 of MCO P1080.40 (MCTFSPRIM). All join

actions must be accomplished on the first day the Marine is on active

duty to ensure timely receipt of pay and allowances. District

commanding officers will ensure a copy and all endorsements of a

reserve Marine's active duty orders are forwarded to the Marine Corps

Support Activity on the first day of the Marine's active duty. All EAD

recruiters will be identified with a component code of "CD" in MCTFS.

b. Marines serving on the EAD program must be counseled

concerning the 16 year active service limitation and informed that the

EAD program is not a career program. Marines serving as reserve EAD

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recruiters must be informed of that, in order to remain on active duty

beyond 16 years of active service, they must either qualify and apply

for augmentation as a Career Recruiter (8412) or a Prior Service

Recruiter in the Active Reserve (AR) program.

9. Voluntary and Involuntary Termination of Reserve EAD Recruiters

.

Requests for termination from the Reserve EAD Recruiter Program, either

voluntary or involuntary, will be submitted to the CG MCRC, via the

administrative chain of command. Involuntary release requests should

be in the form of a "Relief for Cause" package per Volume III Guidebook

for Recruiting Station Operations. Requests must contain appropriate

endorsements from the commanding officer of the recruiting station,

district and the respective region commanding general. A full

explanation of the circumstances surrounding the request will be

necessary. Requests for voluntary termination will not take precedence

over the needs of the Marine Corps.

2404. RESERVE RECRUITER AIDE (RRA) PROGRAM

1. Purpose

. This program was established within the concept of total

force recruiting to provide for the assignment of reserve personnel to

temporary active duty to assist in the recruiting effort.

2. Employment

. Reserve recruiter aides are identified and nominated

by the reserve unit or the commanding officer of a recruiting station,

and assigned to the recruiting station to recruit primarily for the

local reserve unit. Reserve recruiter aides must be allowed to

function in duties commensurate with recruiting activities. They will

not be employed in duties unrelated to recruiting or training duties.

3. Assignment Procedures/Policies for the Recruiter Aide Program

a. Recruiting station commanding officers may submit NAVMC 11350

requests to the parent command of any qualified reservist asking the

unit to assign the Marine to the Recruiter Aide Program for periods

ranging from 14 to 179 days. Requests will be submitted in accordance

with the MCRC Recruiter Aide SOP. Orders assigning these individuals

to temporary active duty must be issued by the Marine's parent command

for each period of duty.

b. Recruiter aides must be assigned to support the recruiting

effort in their local civilian communities and will not be employed in

a capacity where travel will exceed a 50-mile radius of their

residence.

c. Full-time college students who are in the SMCR are not

eligible

to participate in the Recruiter Aide Program.

d. IIADT Program participants are not eligible for Recruiter Aide

duty until all primary MOS training is completed and posted in MCTFS.

Similarly, Marines who hold a basic MOS (i.e. 0300) are not eligible

for Recruiter Aide duty. The emphasis for Marines who are not MOS

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qualified must be on completion of MOS training vice performance of

Active Duty Special Work (ADSW) as they are not a mobilization asset to

their unit until they hold a primary MOS.

e. Recruiter Aides will not be assigned for longer than 179 days

of ADSW per fiscal year. Each Marine's record must be checked

carefully as this restrictions includes ALL periods of ADSW, not just

duty performed as a Recruiter Aide.

4. Accession/Unit Diary Procedures

. The procedures delineated below

will be used when assigning recruiter aides to temporary active duty.

a. The Marine's parent command retains administrative control of

individuals assigned to temporary active duty for 30 days or less.

b. For individuals assigned to temporary active duty for 31 days

or more:

(1) Ensure the parent command performs all required unit diary

transfer entries per MCO P1080.40 immediately.

(2) The Marine Corps District will run a Join Entry in MCTFS

per MCO P1080.40 on the first day of active duty after initial transfer

to active duty status has posted.

(3) Forward a copy of active duty orders and all endorsements

and modifications to the Marine Corps Support Activity.

(4) Report all subsequent occurrences requiring unit diary

entries.

(5) For Marines who will separated and not returned to active

duty within 120 days, report the separation per paragraph 5102 of MCO

P1080.40 using the Separation Designator Number (SDN) "MBK3".

c. Requests for Recruiter Aides to perform duty in excess of 179

days must be submitted to CMC(RAM-7) via the chain of command for

approval. All requests must contain justification for the duty and

must state the adverse impact on the unit should the request be denied.

5. Pay and Allowances

a. Recruiter Aides are authorized to draw the same pay and

allowances as members of the active component of the same grade, and

time in service except as follows:

(1) Special duty assignment pay, as set forth in MCO 7220.12.

(2) Funding for movement of household goods and/or family

members.

(3) Clothing maintenance allowance.

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b. Recruiter aides are entitled to reimbursement for actual

authorized out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the performance of their

recruiting duties per MCO P1100.71.

c. Travel claims should be submitted upon check-in at the district

and separation to Home of Record.

6. Promotion

. Individuals assigned to the Recruiter Aide Program are

eligible for promotion with their reserve contemporaries. Fitness

reports will be submitted per MCO P1610.7. Submission of semi-annual

and separation pro/con marks is required per MCO P1070.12 (IRAM).

7. Leave

. Counseling regarding the following leave entitlements will

be included on all administrative check-in sheets to ensure both the

Marine and command have a clear understanding of how accrued leave will

be settled. ADSW orders cannot be extended solely to allow the

individual time to expend accrued leave. All efforts must be taken to

allow the Marine to take accrued leave during the qualifying period to

avoid situations where junior Marines reach career Lump Sum Leave (LSL)

levels too early in their career.

a. A Reservist on temporary active duty accrues leave at the rate

of 2 1/2 calendar days for each month of active duty service as

outlined in MCO P1050.3.

b. Leave accrued during a qualifying period must be taken during

that period, or payment for accrued leave must be made when released

from active duty. Leave may not be carried into the next period of

temporary active duty per MCO P1050.3.

c. Each period of leave settled is reflected in the career Lump

Sum Leave (LSL) totals resident in MCTFS. The commanding officer will

prepare a NAVMC 11060 upon separation to liquidate unused leave per MCO

P7220.31. The finance officer will endorse the NAVMC 11060 to indicate

the number of days LSL paid and report this information on the unit

diary. Processing of the unit diary transaction will automatically

update the Marine's career LSL record. A copy of the completed NAVMC

11060 will be attached to a copy of the Marine's orders and filed on

the document side of the service record.

8. Medical Examinations

. The procedures outlined in the Manual of the

Medical Department, U.S. Navy, Article 15-28, concerning physical

examinations for active duty and for active duty for training will be

followed.

9. Management of Resources

a. Man-days and funds dedicated to the Recruiter Aide Program for

any fiscal year are limited. As the fiscal year progresses, use of the

program is constantly evaluated for overspending or relatively low

productivity.

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b. Pay and allowances for reserve recruiter aides will be paid

from Reserve Personnel Marine Corps (RPMC) appropriations. Funding for

the Recruiter Aide Program is requested annually from CMC (RAM-5) using

the procedures outlined in the Recruiter Aide SOP. Once approved,

funding will be allocated within the Reserve Order Writing System

(ROWS).

c. The CG MCRC will allocate funds for the Recruiter Aide Program

to each Region. Regions will then sub-allocate to each of their

respective districts. District commanding officers must manage the

funds to ensure that their authorized allocations are not exceeded.

The Recruiter Aide SOP contains further guidance regarding the

management of funds.

d. As with all support programs discussed in this section, the

effectiveness of each organization's program must be evaluated in terms

of accessions gained, in ratio to the man-days performed. The normal

ratio is a 30:1 man-day to contract ratio.

2405. COMMAND RECRUITING PROGRAM (MCO 1130.62)

1. Purpose

. The Command Recruiting Program was established to provide

additional manning for the Recruiting Service to assist in providing

quality prospects for the recruiters to interview. There are four

different categories within the Command Recruiting Program: (Contract

Referral Credits must be within 90 days of referral)

a. Annual Leave (AL) Program

. Any Marine in the local area on

leave/liberty, regardless of grade, who provides assistance to the

recruiting effort. MCO 1130.62 provides incentives for Marines home on

leave or liberty to assist in the recruiting effort. Incentives

include leave extensions/special liberty, meritorious promotion, and

bonus points on composite scores (Corporals and below), and comments on

fitness reports (Sergeants and above).

b. Permissive Temporary Additional Duty (PTAD)

. A Marine

assigned PTAD at no expense to the government for a period up to 30

days from a major command to assist in the recruiting effort. PTAD

requests may originate from the individual Marine or from a recruiting

station. Normally, coordination with the Marine's parent organization

occurs 30 to 60 days in advance of PTAD. This will allow the parent

organization time to make adequate plans for the Marine's absence.

Request procedures, incentives, and formats are located in MCO 1130.62.

c. Permissive Recruiter Assistant Program (PRASP)

(1) Marines who are recent graduates of recruit training that

are assigned in a Permissive Temporary Additional Duty (PTAD) status at

no cost to the government to assist in the recruiting efforts in their

hometown before reporting to their first duty station. Services

performed by recruiter assistants include introducing recruiters to

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school officials, appearing with recruiters at public events and, most

importantly, providing names of prospective applicants directly to the

recruiters. Incentives include the opportunity to serve in a Marine's

hometown, and possible meritorious promotion for a recruiter assistant

(provided otherwise qualified) who refers two individuals who

subsequently enlist or reenlist in the Marine Corps or enlist in the

Marine Corps Reserve. Credit will be given for any referral who

subsequently enlists or reenlists. The recruiting station commanding

officer must forward a letter to the PRASP Marine's command stating

eligibility for meritorious promotion. The recruiting station

commanding officer will make the circumstances known to the command and

cite this paragraph and MCO 1130.62.

(2) SMCR personnel generally are not authorized to participate

in PRASP unless a significant delay between entry level training

(recruit and MCT) and formal MOS school attendance occurs. Requests

for Permissive TAD or any other modification in training assignments

must be requested through CMC(RAP) via Reserve Entry Level Training

Assignment (ELTA) Liaison Offices at the recruit depots or schools of

infantry as applicable.

d. Boot Leave (BL) Program

. A Marine home on Boot Leave who is

NOT

assigned to the Permissive Recruiter Assistant Program (PRASP) and

subsequently refers an applicant who enlists into the Delayed Entry

Program, may earn promotion or points toward promotion. These types of

incentives are designed to reward Marines who spend their own time and

effort to aid the recruiting mission.

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CHAPTER 3

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT

PARAGRAPH

PAGE

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

PURPOSE........................................ 3100 3-7

SECTION 2: ENLISTMENT CRITERIA

PART A: AGE

PURPOSE........................................ 3210 3-9

CRITERIA....................................... 3211 3-9

VERIFICATION................................... 3212 3-11

WAIVERS........................................ 3213 3-13

PART B: CITIZENSHIP

PURPOSE........................................ 3220 3-25

CRITERIA....................................... 3221 3-25

VERIFICATION................................... 3222 3-26

DOCUMENTATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR

ENLISTMENT..................................... 3223 3-29

PRE-ENLISTMENT BRIEF........................... 3224 3-30

WAIVERS ....................................... 3225 3-30

PART C: DEPENDENTS

PURPOSE........................................ 3230 3-33

CRITERIA....................................... 3231 3-33

VERIFICATION................................... 3232 3-34

WAIVERS........................................ 3233 3-35

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PART D: EDUCATION

PURPOSE..................................... 3240 3-47

CRITERIA.................................... 3241 3-47

VERIFICATION................................ 3242 3-50

DOCUMENTATION............................... 3243 3-51

WAIVERS .................................... 3244 3-52

PART E: DRUG AND ALCOHOL INVOLVEMENT

PURPOSE..................................... 3250 3-57

CRITERIA.................................... 3251 3-58

DEFINITIONS................................. 3252 3-59

VERIFICATION................................ 3253 3-60

WAIVERS..................................... 3254 3-61

PART F: MENTAL APTITUDE

PURPOSE..................................... 3260 3-67

CRITERIA.................................... 3261 3-67

VERIFICATION................................ 3262 3-70

WAIVERS..................................... 3263 3-70

PART G: PHYSICAL APTITUDE

PURPOSE..................................... 3270 3-79

CRITERIA.................................... 3271 3-79

VERIFICATION................................ 3272 3-88

WAIVERS..................................... 3273 3-88

INITIAL STRENGTH TEST (IST)................. 3274 3-89

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PART H: MORAL

PURPOSE............................................. 3280 3-95

CRITERIA............................................ 3281 3-95

DEFINITIONS......................................... 3282 3-95

VERIFICATION........................................ 3283 3-100

DOCUMENTATION OF MORAL QUALIFICATION................ 3284 3-101

WAIVERS............................................. 3285 3-105

PART I: PRIOR SERVICE

PURPOSE............................................. 3290 3-121

CRITERIA............................................ 3291 3-121

VERIFICATION........................................ 3292 3-127

SECTION 3: WAIVERS OF ENLISTMENT CRITERIA

GENERAL POLICY...................................... 3300 3-137

ELIGIBILITY FOR WAIVERS............................. 3301 3-137

WAIVER AUTHORITY LEVELS............................. 3302 3-139

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR MORAL AND MEDICAL

WAIVERS............................................. 3303 3-139

SUBMISSION OF WAIVERS............................... 3304 3-142

FIGURE

PAGE

3-1 STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING FOR APPLICANTS

WITH DEPENDENTS ............................. 3-43

3-2 ENLISTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENT .................. 3-45

3-3 SAMPLE HIGH SCHOOL VERIFICATION LETTER..... 3-53

3-4 SAMPLE STATEMENT OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT ON

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE OFFICER CANDIDATE

COURSE..................................... 3-55

3-5 STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING - MARINE CORPS

POLICY CONCERNING ILLEGAL USE OF DRUGS..... 3-65

3-6 DRUG ABUSE SCREENING FORM.................. 3-66

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3-7 USMEPCOM 680-3A-E COMPLETION

INSTRUCTIONS............................... 3-71

3-8 NATIONAL AGENCY QUESTIONNAIRE (NAQ)

PROCESSING CODES........................... 3-106

3-9 NAQ RETURN ADDRESSES AND CODES............. 3-107

3-10 INTER-SERVICE SEPARATION AND REENLISTMENT

ELIGIBILITY CODES.......................... 3-133

3-11 TATTOO SCREENING FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-147

3-12 OFFICIAL DoD POLICY CONCERNING HOMOSEXUAL CONDUCT.. 3-161

3-13 APPLICANT BRIEFING ITEM ON SEPERATION POLICY . . . . . . . . 3-163

3-14 RESTRICTIONS ON PERSONAL CONDUCT IN THE ARMED FORCES . . . . 3-165

TABLE

3-1 AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENLISTMENT............ 3-15

3-2 DOCUMENTS FOR VERIFICATION OF

ELIGIBILITY (AGE).......................... 3-16

3-3 DEPENDENCY STATUS.......................... 3-37

3-4 DOCUMENTS FOR VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY

(DEPENDENCY)............................... 3-40

3-5 APPLICANTS WITH PRE-SERVICE DRUG USE/

ABUSE...................................... 3-63

3-6 MINIMUM MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS.............. 3-75

3-7 APPLICANT RETEST ELIGIBILITY TABLE......... 3-77

3-8 WEIGHT (ACCESSION) STANDARDS FOR MALE APPLICANTS

WHO REQUIRE RECRUIT TRAINING..................... 3-90

3-9 WEIGHT (ACCESSION) STANDARDS FOR FEMALE

APPLICANTS WHO REQUIRE RECRUIT TRAINING.......... 3-91

3-10 WEIGHT (RETENTION) STANDARDS FOR APPLICANTS WHO

DO NOT REQUIRE RECRUIT TRAINING.................. 3-92

3-11 WAIVER REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPPING NPS MALES TO

RECRUIT TRAINING................................. 3-93

3-12 HEIGHT AND WEIGHT SHIPPING STANDARDS FOR NPS

MALE APPLICANTS.................................. 3-94

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3-13 APPLICANTS WITH MORAL DISQUALIFICATIONS.......... 3-113

3-14 UNIFORM GUIDE LIST FOR TYPICAL OFFENSES.......... 3-115

3-15 CLEARANCE FROM RESERVE COMPONENTS................ 3-131

3-16 INELIGIBLE CATEGORIES THAT ARE NOT WAIVERABLE.... 3-143

3-17 INELIGIBLE CATEGORIES THAT ARE WAIVERABLE........ 3-149

3-18 SUBMISSION OF WAIVERS............................ 3-153

3-19 WAIVER AUTHORITY DELEGATED BELOW THE COMMANDING

GENERAL, MARINE CORPS RECRUITING COMMAND......... 3-159

OTHER

1 ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR BUREAUS OF

VITAL STATISTICS................................. 3-17

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CHAPTER 3

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

3100. PURPOSE

. Chapter 3 provides definitions and instructions concerning

the qualifications for enlistment and reenlistment into the Regular Marine

Corps (active component), and for Non-Prior Service (NPS) enlistment into the

Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) reserve component. Additionally,

instructions concerning waivers of enlistment criteria are provided. To

accomplish this purpose, chapter 3 is organized into three sections:

Section 1: Introduction

Section 2: Enlistment Criteria

Section 3: Waivers of Enlistment Criteria

Section 2 is further divided into nine parts. Each part outlines in detail

the requirements for enlistment in one of the nine different areas of

qualifications. Each part is organized into four paragraphs. The first

explains the purpose of that qualification (e.g., why the Marine Corps has

imposed a standard for enlistment in this area). The second paragraph

outlines the definitions and requirements for enlistment. The third

paragraph explains the verifying documentation required for enlistment,

and the last paragraph tells what is not waiverable, what is waiverable, and

how a waiver may be obtained. Immediately following the last paragraph is a

ready reference table summarizing the contents of each part.

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CHAPTER 3

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT

SECTION 2: ENLISTMENT CRITERIA

PART A: AGE

3210. PURPOSE

. Minors are prohibited by law from enlisting. Older

enlistees are higher attrition risks.

3211. CRITERIA

1. All applicants must meet the age standards contained in Table 3-1, on

page 3-15. The Marine Corps has no obligation to enlist applicants who

apply, or to retain members of the DEP or SMCR awaiting IADT orders, if they

have not commenced active duty before becoming ineligible because of age.

Applicants will not be enlisted if their projected starting date of active

duty will not let them meet age criteria.

2. PARENTAL CONSENT

a. Prior

to a physical examination for enlistment, 17-year-old unmarried

applicants must have the written consent of parents or guardians. Under no

circumstances will an unmarried 17-year-old applicant take a physical

examination

at a MEPS, enlist into the Marine Corps or SMCR, or change

components without the proper parental or guardian consent

(except

emancipated minors). The term "consent of parent(s) or guardian(s)," as

used herein, means written consent executed before a notary public,

recruiting officer, or recruiter, in the applicable section of the DD Form

1966. The consent shall be given by:

(1) Both parents, if living and not legally separated or divorced,

or

(2) The surviving parent if one parent is deceased, or

(3) The parent granted legal custody in a separation or

divorce, (separation/divorce papers are required) even if both parents

sign, in order to establish custody, or

(4) The custodial parent if one parent abandoned the family or is

missing, or

(5) The legally appointed guardian if both parents are deceased or

if parents were legally separated/divorced and the custody of

the applicant was awarded to a person other than one of the parents.

(6) Ward of the State

. Applicants under custody of a state (i.e.

Surrogate, Family Courts) need consent from a court official of that court.

(SOCIAL WORKERS DO NOT MEET THIS PREREQUISITE, COURT OFFICIALS ONLY)

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b. When both parents do not sign, copies of court orders or decrees

which explain and substantiate the status of the non-signing parent(s) must

accompany the application. These are usually divorce decrees or separation

orders which grant full custodial rights to the signing parent. In cases

where NO court order or court decrees exist, and only one parent will sign

the Parental Consent Form, utilize the below matrix to determine if only one

signature is required:

(1) Has the non signing parent abandoned the family and whereabouts

of this parent is not known? YES or NO

(2) Was applicant born out of wedlock (parents never married

)?

YES or NO

(3) Is the non signing parent absolutely unavailable for signature

for one of the following reasons: YES or NO

(a) Incarcerated in prison

(b) Military Member forward deployed aboard a Naval Vessel,

(c) Out of the United States (Vacation/business trip excluded)

,

(d) Reported to Police Officials as a “Missing Person”?

c. If the answer to any of the above three questions is YES

, then the

remaining parent confirming sole custody and/or assuming full responsibility

for the enlistment, will make one of the below statements in the REMARKS

Section of the DD 1966 series. Such statements will be executed before a

witnessing official, U.S. Embassy Official, recruiting officer, or recruiter.

Abandonment statements will not be used in lieu of obtaining single parent

consent verification documents. If the unavailable parent returns prior to

the applicant being shipped to recruit training, this parent will then sign

the Parental Consent Form. The following statements will be used verbatim

:

(1) I, (PARENT'S NAME

), am (APPLICANT'S NAME)'s (FATHER, MOTHER OR

OTHER INDICATION OF RELATIONSHIP

). (APPLICANT'S NAME)'s (FATHER/MOTHER)

abandoned our family approximately (NUMBER

) years ago, and (HIS/HER)

whereabouts are unknown. I take full responsibility for my (SON/DAUGHTER

)'s

enlistment.

(2) I, (PARENT'S NAME

), am (APPLICANT'S NAME) (MOTHER/FATHER)

(APPLICANT'S NAME

)'s (FATHER/MOTHER) and I were never married, and our (SON/

DAUGHTER

) was born out of wedlock. I am the sole custodial parent and take

full responsibility for (HIS/HER

) enlistment.

(3) I (PARENT'S NAME

), am (APPLICANT'S NAME)'s (FATHER, MOTHER, OR

OTHER INDICATION OF RELATIONSHIP

). (APPLICANT'S NAME)'s (FATHER/MOTHER)is

absolutely unavailable for signature because (REASON

), has so been since

(DATE

), and is expected to be until (DATE). I take full responsibility for

(APPLICANT'S NAME

)'s enlistment.

d. Illiteracy

. If the signing parent(s) is/are illiterate or incapable

physically, the mark representing the signature must be notarized by either a

commissioned officer of the U.S. Armed Forces or a notary public.

3. Emancipated Minors

. Applicants 17 years of age who have been declared to

be "emancipated minors" by their state courts, may be accepted for enlistment

provided such claims can be substantiated per the following procedures:

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a. By furnishing a transcript of the death certificates of the

applicant's parents; or

b. By furnishing a statement from a judge or a clerk of the city

or state court in whose jurisdiction the applicant resides, stating the

applicant's parents are deceased, or if living, that their whereabouts

are unknown, and that the applicant has no legally appointed guardian.

3212. VERIFICATION

1. The following items are presented as they are germane to the verification

process:

a. Divorce Decrees

. Not all divorce decrees are in English. To avoid

scenarios as to who or whom has proper custody for parental consent, any

divorce decree not in English, must be translated by a Disinterested Third

Party. The translator then must state full name and title, and provide a

typed translation in English, of the document translated.

b. Warning

. Some applicants who know that they cannot secure the

consent of their parents or guardians to enlist will claim that they have no

living parents or legally appointed guardians. However, proper careful

checking by the recruiter will, in most cases, prove these claims to be

false. Table 3-2, on page 3-16, lists the documents that are acceptable for

verification of age.

2. Documents

. The documents qualified to verify age are presented in table

3-2. However, information on DD Form 372 (Application for Verification of

Birth for Official U.S. Armed Forces Use Only) is given here:

a. DD Form 372

. If the original birth certificate or a copy of the

original birth certificate that has been properly certified by the government

agency concerned cannot be produced by the applicant, the DD Form 372 can be

used for verification. Preparation of the form is self-explanatory. Once

Section 1 is completed, the form is hand carried or mailed with a self-

addressed return envelope to one of the following agencies:

(1) State Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Health Department

(see page 3-17 for addresses).

(2) County Department of Public Health, County Clerk's Office, or

County Registrar's Office.

(3) City Department of Public Health, City Clerk's Office, or City

Registrar's Office.

b. NAVMC 5002

. If a negative reply is received, the following steps

may be taken:

(1) By the recruiter:

(a) Review the warning in paragraph 3212.1.

(b) Advise the applicant to obtain a delayed birth

certificate or statement from the state registrar of vital statistics or

from a similar state official.

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(c) Also advise the applicant to provide two proofs of

secondary evidence (i.e., a baptismal certificate, a certificate of

circumcision, a hospital record, affidavits of persons having personal

knowledge of the facts of birth, primary school records, family Bible

entries, early census, newspaper files, or insurance papers). The closer

the evidence to the date of birth, the greater its validity.

(d) Forward the secondary evidence to the commanding officer

of the recruiting station along with the delayed birth certificate or

registrar's statement.

(2) By the commanding officer or a designated representative:

(a) Review the warning in paragraph 3212.1, page 3-11.

(b) Review the documents provided.

(c) Determine if the documents verify the birth.

(d) Deny enlistment if the documents are inadequate. The

applicant is responsible for providing the needed documents.

(e) If the documents verify birth, prepare a NAVMC 5002 and

explain the circumstances of how the verification was made (e.g.,

"Determination based on my review of the hospital records, the baptismal

certificate, and the delayed birth certificate.") The entry will be signed

by the commanding officer or the designated representative in the

Notarization Section of the NAVMC 5002 on the line labeled "Signature of

notary officer administering oath."

3. Overseas Births

. Birth verification for Marine Corps applicants born

overseas of American parents can be readily obtained by completing the DD

Form 372. A standard Privacy Act information release statement must be

signed and dated by the applicant and included with the DD Form 372. Include

as much data on the DD Form 372 as known: place of birth (city, state,

country), full names of both parents, dates and places of parents' birth,

branch of service parent(s) served in (if applicable), and passport numbers.

Include a self-addressed return envelope. Average processing time is 2 to 4

weeks. There are no monetary costs involved if the DD Form 372 shows that

verification is for enlistment purposes.

Mail to: Overseas Births

Department of State

Correspondence Branch

1111 19th Street, NW

Suite 510

Washington, DC 20522-1705

Phone # 202-955-0307

4. Addresses

. See pages 3-17 through 3-23 for the addresses of state

agencies more recent than those on the reverse of the DD Form 372. The

addresses include Alaska, Hawaii, and other U.S. possessions. Associated

cost can be paid as reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses.

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3213. WAIVERS

1. Waiver of the minimum age requirement is not authorized.

2. Recruit Training Required (RTR)

a. Non-prior Service

. The commanding generals of the recruiting

regions may waive the maximum age limits specified in table 3-1 on page 3-15.

However, under no circumstances will anyone older than 35 be accessed onto

active duty for the first time or originally enlisted into the Selected

Marine Corps Reserve.

b. Prior Service Other Service (PSOS)

. The commanding generals of the

recruiting regions may waive the maximum age limits specified in table 3-1.

However, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will anyone older than 35 be accessed onto

active duty or active duty for training in the Marine Corps for the first

time. The reference is U.S. Code (USC) Title 10.

3. Recruit Training Not Required (RTNR)

. The CG MCRC may waive the age

limits specified in table 3-1 when such action would be in the best interests

of the Marine Corps. Prior service Marine enlistments into the SMCR are

processed in accordance with MCO P1040R.35. Applicants requiring a waiver

are forwarded to HQMC(CMT) via the Prior Service Operations Chief at MCRC

for final decision.

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TABLE 3-1

AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENLISTMENT

R A B C

U

L

E

If an applicant: then the minimum age is

attainment of the:

and the maximum age

limit is less than:

1 requires recruit

training

17th birthday (note 1) the 29th birthday

(note 2)

2 does not require recruit

training

32 (note 3)

NOTE 1. Parental or guardian consent is required if the applicant is

unmarried and 17 years old. Married, 17-year old applicants do not require

parental or guardian consent. Applicants under 17 are not acceptable for

enlistment. Use DD Form 1966, section VII, for parental or guardian consent

(see paragraph 3211.2 on page 3-9).

NOTE 2. Commanding generals of the Marine Corps recruiting regions may waive

the maximum age limit (29) for enlistment into either the Regular Marine

Corps or the Reserves under unusual circumstances, and when it can be

reasonably determined that the individual can satisfactorily complete

recruit training and participate in the physical rigors associated with

service in the Marine Corps. Caution must be exercised pertaining to the

individual's physical condition and overall general health. Older recruits

suffer a higher attrition rate at recruit training. Under no circumstances

will an individual in excess of 35 years of age be initially accessed onto

active duty in the Marine Corps (either Regular or Reserve). Under current

law (U.S. Code Title 10) an individual can be no older than their 35th

birthday at the time of original enlistment active duty regular or reserve

.

NOTE 3. After deducting active service in the Marine Corps, U.S. Army, Navy,

Air Force and Coast Guard, and/or active service in the Reserve components

(SMCR or equivalent) from actual age, an applicant's constructive age must be

less than 32 years. Only the CG MCRC can waive this limit when such action

is considered to be in the best interest of the Marine Corps. Note:

constructive age can only be used for applicants where recruit training is

not required.

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TABLE 3-2

DOCUMENTS FOR VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY (AGE)

R A B

U

L

E

To verify an

applicant's:

the authorized document is:

an original birth certificate, a certified copy

of the original report of birth, a certificate

of birth registration, a certificate in the form

of a transcript or abstract from the birth

record

a DD Form 372 or DD Form 214/215

a NAVMC 5002 supported by evidence

a DS Form 1350, FS Form 240, FS Form 545,

USCIS Form N-560, G-845 or Red Stamped I-94 or

un-expired I-551

1 age (note 1)

a U.S. passport (unaltered and originally issued

for 5 years), naturalization papers,

certificates of citizenship or documents from

government bureaus or departments affixed with a

raised seal, which reflect the applicant's full

name and date of birth

NOTE 1.

Age

a. To be acceptable, certificates must be certified under the method of

certification practiced by the government agency concerned and must contain

the name of the child, date and place of birth, and date the certificate was

filed in the registrar's office, which should be within 1 year of the date of

birth. The certificate may include, but is not limited to, seals which are

raised, embossed, impressed, or multi-colored. For a birth certificate which

does not show the date the original report of birth was filed, or a delayed

birth certificate, or one that was filed more than 1 year after the date of

birth, follow the procedures in paragraph 3212.2 on page 3-11.

b. If age cannot be verified by any of the authorized documents, follow

the procedures in paragraph 3212.2 on page 3-11.

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ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR

BUREAUS OF VITAL STATISTICS

State Addresses Phone

_____________________________________________________________________________

Alabama Center for Health Statistics 334-206-5426

Alabama Department of Public Health

P.O. Box 5625

Montgomery, AL 36103-5625

Alaska Department of Health and Social 907-465-3392

Services

P.O. Box 110675

Juneau, AK 99811-0675

Arizona Department of Health Services 602-255-3260

P.O. Box 3887

Phoenix, AZ 85030

Arkansas Division of Vital Records 501-661-2174

and State Registrar

Department of Health, Slot 44

4815 West Markham Street

Little Rock, AR 72205-3867

California Office of State Registrar 916-445-1719

Department of Health Services

304 S Street

P.O. Box 730241

Sacramento, CA 94244-0241

Colorado Division of Health Statistics 303-692-2234

and Vital Records

Colorado Department of Health

4300 South Cherry Creek Dr.

Denver, CO 80246

Connecticut State Of Connecticut 860-509-7897

Dept. of Public Health

Vital Records Section

MS 11 VRS

P.O. Box 340308

Hartford, CT 06134

Delaware Bureau of Vital Statistics 302-739-4721

Division of Public Health

P.O. Box 637

Dover, DE 19903

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State Addresses Phone

_____________________________________________________________________________

District of Vital Records Section 202-727-5319

Columbia Research and Statistics Division

425 I Street. NW., Room 3007

Washington, DC 20001

Florida State of Florida 904-359-6936

Office of Vital Statistics

Department of Health and

Rehabilitative Services

P.O. Box 210

Jacksonville, FL 32231

Georgia Vital Records and 404-656-4750

Health Statistics

Department of Human Resources

47 Trinity Avenue, SW., Room 217-H

Atlanta, GA 30334

Hawaii Office of Health 808-586-4600

Status Monitoring

Hawaii Department of Health

P.O. Box 3378

Honolulu, HI 96801

Idaho Cooperative Center for 208-334-5976

Health Statistics

Department of Health and Welfare

P. O. Box 83720

Boise, ID 83720-0036

Illinois Division of Vital Records 217-785-3190

Illinois Department of Public

Health

605 West Jefferson Street

Springfield, IL 62702

Indiana Division of Vital Records 317-233-2700

Indiana State Board of Health

2 North Meridian St.

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Iowa Vital Records Bureau 515-281-4956

Iowa State Department of

Public Health

Lucas State Office Building

321 East 12th Street

Des Moines, IA 50319-0075

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State Addresses Phone

_____________________________________________________________________________

Kansas Office of Vital Statistics 913-296-3283

State Department of Health

and Environment

900 SW Jackson Street, Room 152

Topeka, KS 66612-2221

Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics 502-564-4212

Department of Health Services

275 East Main Street

Frankfort, KY 40621

Louisiana State Registrar of Vital Records 504-568-8353

Department of Health and Hospitals

Office of Public Health

325 Loyola Avenue, Room 102

New Orleans, LA 70112

Maine Director Office of Data, 207-624-5445

Research and Vital Statistics

Department of Human Services

State House, Mail Section #11

Augusta, ME 04333-0011

Maryland Division of Vital Records 410-764-3036

Department of Health and

Mental Hygiene

4201 Patterson Ave.

Baltimore, MD 21215

Massachusetts Registrar, Registry of Vital 617-534-4758

Records and Statistics, BHSRE

Massachusetts Department of

Public Health

1010 Massachusetts Ave.

Boston, MA 02118

Michigan Office of the State Registrar 517-335-8656

Center for Health Statistics

3423 North Logan Street

P.O. Box 30195

Lansing, MI 48909

Minnesota Vital Records 612-623-5121

State Department of Health

717 Delaware Street, SE.

Minneapolis, MN 55414

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State Addresses Phone

_____________________________________________________________________________

Mississippi Public Health Statistics 601-960-7960

State Board of Health

P.O. Box 1700

Jackson, MS 39215

Missouri Division of Vital Records 573-751-6381

Missouri Department of Health

P. O. Box 570

Jefferson City, MO 65102

Montana Montana Vital Records 406-444-2685

P. O. Box 4210

Helena, MT 59604

Nebraska Bureau of Vital Statistics 402-471-2873

State Department of Health

P.O. Box 95065

Lincoln, NE 68509

Nevada Office of Vital Statistics 702-687-4480

505 East King Street

Carson City, NV 89710

New Hampshire Bureau of Vital Records and 603-271-4650

Statistics

Health and Human Services Building

6 Hazen Drive

Concord, NH 03301-6527

New Jersey Vital Statistics 609-292-4087

and Registration

Division of Administration

State Department of Health

CN 370

Trenton, NJ 08625-0370

New Mexico Office of Vital Records 505-827-0121

and Health Statistics

New Mexico Department of Health

1190 St. Francis Drive

Santa Fe, NM 87505

New York New York State Department 518-474-8373

(State) of Health

Empire State Plaza

Corning Tower, Room 1223

Albany, NY 12237

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State Addresses Phone

_____________________________________________________________________________

New York City New York State Department 212-442-9666

City of New York Department

of Health

125 Worth Street

New York, NY 10013

North Carolina State Center for Health 919-733-4728

and Environmental Statistics, DEHNR

P.O. Box 29538

Raleigh, NC 27626-0538

North Dakota Division of Vital Records 701-328-1855

North Dakota State

Department of Health

State Capitol, Judicial Wing

600 East Boulevard

Bismarck, ND 58505

Ohio Office of Vital Statistics 614-466-2531

Ohio Department of Health

P.O. Box 15098

Columbus, OH 43215-0098

Oklahoma State Division of Vital 405-271-4040

Statistics

State Department of Health

P.O. Box 53551

Oklahoma City, OK 73152

Oregon Center for Health Statistics 503-731-4416

Oregon Health Division

P. O. Box 14050

Portland, OR 97293-0050

Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records 412-656-3100

P.O. Box 1528, Central Building

101 South Mercer Street

New Castle, PA 16103

Rhode Island Division of Vital Records 401-277-2812

Rhode Island Department of Health

Room 101 Canon Building,

3 Capitol Hill

Providence, RI 02908-5097

South Carolina Office of Vital Records and 803-734-4830

Public Health Services

2600 Bull Street

Columbia, SC 29201

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State Addresses Phone

_____________________________________________________________________________

South Dakota Center for Health Policy and 605-773-4961

Statistics

State Department of Health

600 East Capitol

Pierre, SD 57501-3185

Tennessee Office of Vital Records 615-741-1763

Tennessee Department of Health

421 5th Ave North

1st Floor Central Services Bldg.

Nashville, TN 37247-0450

Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics 512-458-7111

Texas Department of Health

1100 West 49th Street

Austin, TX 78756-3191

Utah Bureau of Vital Records 801-538-6186

Utah Department of Health

288 North, 1460 West

Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2855

Vermont General Services Center 802-828-3286

Reference Research Section

Drawer 33

Montpelier, VT 05633-7601

Virginia Division of Vital Records 804-225-5000

P.O. Box 1000

Richmond, VA 23208-1000

Washington Center for Health Statistics 360-753-5936

Washington State Department of Health

P.O. Box 9709

Olympia, WA 98507-9709

West Virginia State Registrar of Vital 304-558-2931

Statistics

Bureau of Public Health

Capitol Complex

Building 3, Room 513

Charleston, WV 25305

Wisconsin Vital Statistics Section 608-266-1373

Division of Health

1 West Wilson Street, Room 158

Madison, WI 53702

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State Address Phone

_____________________________________________________________________________

Wyoming Vital Records Services 307-777-7591

Hathaway Building

Cheyenne, WY 82002

American Samoa Registrar of Vital Records 684-633-1406

Vital Records Section

LBJ Tropical Medical Center

Pago, American Samoa 96799

Guam Territorial Registrar 671-734-7280

Office of Vital Statistics

Government of Guam

P.O. Box 2816

Agana, Guam 96910

Puerto Rico Office of Health Statistics 809-722-8105

Department of Health - HFSA 809-721-4050

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Ext. 323/244

P.O. Box 9342

Santurce, Puerto Rico 00908

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CHAPTER 3

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT

SECTION 2: ENLISTMENT CRITERIA

PART B: CITIZENSHIP

3220. PURPOSE

. Enlistment in the U.S. Armed Forces is voluntary and no

applicant is entitled to the right to enlist. Additionally, all enlistees

must swear (or affirm) their support and defense of the Constitution of the

United States. U.S. citizenship is, therefore, the preferred status for

enlistment to create a legally binding obligation from the service member

based on the premise that these individuals are more capable of fulfilling

their contractual military service obligation.

3221. CRITERIA

. Applicants for enlistment:

1. Regular

. Although there is no policy or statute restricting the

enlistment of aliens into the Regular Component, the following criteria

for enlistment into the Regular Marine Corps is imposed:

a. The applicant must be a United States citizen; or

b. An alien who is:

(1) a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States and is in

possession of one of the following forms of evidence of that status:

(a) an un-expired Form I-551

, before December 1997 also known as

an Alien Registration Receipt Card, and after December 1997 also known as a

Permanent Resident Card.

(b) an I-94 Arrival/Departure Record on which is stamped in red

ink on the lower right hand corner the words "Processed for I-551....".

(c) a passport from their country of nationality in which is

stamped in red ink on one of the pages a "Processed for I-551..." stamp.

Note

: Form I-151 is no longer acceptable as a primary evidence of

Lawful Permanent Residence (LPR) status since the U.S. Citizenship and

Immigration Services (USCIS) instituted the green card replacement program.

(2) established a bona fide residence, and

(3) established a home of record in the United States.

c. A Canadian-born North American Indian who has:

(1) Long form birth certificate, Tribal letter/card with band

tribe or nation, which shows North American Indian of 50% quantum of Indian

blood, or any documents listed above in para 1.b.(1) or USCIS Form I-181,

Creation of Record.

(2) Does not need a current address or home of record (HOR) in the

United States.

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(3) Will be coded as an immigrant Alien (specify country) on the

DD-1966/1 Citizens block. Note: North American Indians are not US Citizens

unless they applied for and have been approved for citizenship by USCIS and

can show citizenship documents.

2. Reserve Component

. Statutes governing the qualifications for reserve

component enlistments require that these applicants either:

a. Be citizens of the United States.

b. Have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent

residence and have applied or intend to apply for United States citizenship

(see paragraph 3222.1b(4) on page 3-27).

c. Have previously served in the Armed Forces or in the National

Security Training Corps (10 U.S. Code 12102).

d. Be a Canadian-born American Indian who has fulfilled the

prerequisites in paragraph 3221.1c, page 3-25.

3222. VERIFICATION

. An applicant's date and place of birth helps establish

their citizenship. Verification of birth and citizenship must be given

appropriate attention and documentation must be carefully examined. The

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must check with Bureaus of Vital

Statistics for native born U.S. citizens only in connection with security

clearance investigations. Accordingly, total reliance rests with the

recruiters to verify this information as part of the enlistment process.

1. Establish citizenship status as indicated below. In any questionable

cases, forward the documents to the CG MCRC for a determination.

a. U.S. Citizenship

. If the applicant was born in the United States or

born of a U.S. parent or parents, documents used to verify age are acceptable

to establish U.S. citizenship based on Section 33 of Public Law 97-241, the

Department of State Authorization Act for FY82 and FY83.

(1) Additionally, for enlistment purposes, citizens of the United

States include citizens of:

(a) Guam

(b) Puerto Rico

(c) The U.S. Virgin Islands

(d) The Northern Marianas Islands

(e) American Samoa

(f) The Federated States of Micronesia

(g) The Republic of the Marshall Islands

(2) Proof of Birth of U.S. Citizens Born Abroad

. The U.S. Department

of State responds to thousands of requests from foreign born military

applicants, or recruiters, for evidence of birth/citizenship status that will

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be acceptable to the military for enlistment purposes. Children born of an

American parent (or parents) outside the United States acquire citizenship

through their parent(s). For these persons, verify citizenship with a

certified copy of one of the following:

(a) DS Form 1350 (Certification of Birth).

(b) FS Form 240 (Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the

United States).

(c) FS Form 545 (Certification of Birth Abroad).

(d) A passport issued by the Secretary of State to a citizen of

the United States.

(3) In addition to the forms provided by the Department of State, the

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) also issues a number of

Certificates to establish that an alien born abroad was either a citizen at

birth or some time thereafter or has filed and been naturalized as a United

States citizen.

(a) Forms N-560 and N-561 are Certificates of Citizenship.

(b) Forms N-550 and N-551 are Certificates of Naturalization.

b. Aliens. If otherwise qualified, an alien who meets the criteria

established in paragraph 3221 on page 3-25 is eligible for enlistment. The

country of citizenship of aliens must also be determined. If the alien

applicant cannot provide valid proof of country of citizenship, see below.

Documents, which serve to verify residency status, are:

(1) USCIS Form I-551 (Note: I-151 No longer proof of LPR).

(2) USCIS Form G-845 (Document Verification Request from USCIS

Records). This form is used by entities to verify an alien's immigration

status. The USCIS office annotates the form and forwards it directly to a

recruiter or other military office. It suffices as evidence of lawful

admission for permanent residence. If an alien claims to be a legal permanent

resident who has lost their USCIS Form I-151/I-551, use of this form to

verify their status is proper and encouraged. Caution should be rendered,

that not all blocks verified by USCIS in Section B of this form, are

considered valid for enlistment. Blocks 1, 2 are acceptable, and Block 3 if

Blocks 1 and/or 2 are also verified. All other blocks, 3 through 12 are

normally not accepted as proof of permanent/conditional resident alien status

for enlistment. Also this form can be used by recruiting officials to verify

the country of citizenship for alien applicants who do not possess a foreign

passport. Attach a request to the G-845 when submitted to the local USCIS

office requesting they verify the Country of Citizenship for entry into the

U.S. Armed Forces.

(3) USCIS Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Records)

(a) This form is executed on behalf of most aliens entering the

United States. This form is normally executed for legal permanent resident

aliens for statistical purposes only, and is issued to most classes of non

immigrants or parolees. When issued to a legal permanent resident alien as a

temporary Alien Registration Receipt Card, the action block in the lower

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right-hand corner will be stamped in red ink and will begin with the words,

"Processed for I-551...". It will give the alien's lawful permanent

residency date, port of entry and Alien Registration Number, which begin with

the letter A and is followed by 7 - 8 numbers. The USCIS attaches the

alien's picture to the form and partially covers the picture with the

impression of the USCIS seal. When issued in this format, the I-94 verifies

that the bearer is a lawful permanent resident alien.

(b) Cuban refugees on a two (2) year probationary status,

initially admitted to the United States on an USCIS Form I-94, who are not

U.S. citizens, may be enlisted in the Marine Corps only if they have filed

to become permanent U.S. residents. This requires proof of application for

USCIS I-551, evidence would consist of a receipt form from USCIS showing

that they have filed I-485, "Application to Register Permanent Residence or

Adjust Status."

(c) Conditional Permanent Residence status (2 year) based on

applicants marriage or marriage of parent are considered Lawful Permanent

Residents and eligible for enlistment with stamped I-94 or I-551.

(4) Declaration of Intention. In addition to documenting

permanent residency status, aliens applying for enlistment in the SMCR must

sign the following statement annotated for them in the "Remarks" section of

their DD Form 1966:

"It is my intention to apply for U.S. citizenship. I fully understand

that unless I become a U.S. citizen, I may be

ineligible to reenlist in the

Marine Corps Reserve, due to billet/security clearance issues based on

citizenship."

(5) Stamped Notation on the Alien's Foreign Passport. The USCIS

uses a stamped notation in the alien's foreign passport at the time of the

alien's admission for lawful permanent residency or an application for a

duplicate Alien Registration Receipt Card. This notation is: "Processed for

I-551 (Temporary Evidence of Lawful Admission for Permanent Residence)."

This annotation suffices as acceptable evidence of admission for lawful

permanent residence. The USCIS normally processes the I-551 in 3 to 6

months.

(6) USCIS Form I-688 (Temporary Resident Alien Card) with Black

Sticker or Stamp. USCIS no longer issues this form, while there still may

be some of these forms in applicants' possession; they are no longer

considered primary evidence of lawful permanent resident status in the United

States. Recruiters should advise the applicant to pursue USCIS Form G-845

for verification. If the applicant has in their possession a I-688 with

Black Sticker or Stamp, or an I-688 without this sticker or stamp or an I-

688A/I-688B (Employment Authorization Cards), they are not valid evidence of

permanent residency nor valid for enlistment. Aliens who have passed their

USCIS interview and accepted for permanent residence usually wait 3-6 months

for their I-551.

2. Fraudulent forms or documents must always be considered to be a distinct

possibility. Commanding officers of recruiting stations will contact the CG

MCRC or the nearest USCIS office if any question of authenticity exists.

Responsibility for verifying the authenticity of the alien's documentation,

either by requesting a determination or by noting the salient details of the

various forms, remains vested in the commanding officer of the RS.

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3. Forms will be distributed in accordance with table 4-3, on page 4-73.

Return all original documentary evidence to the applicant after proper

entries have been made on the DD Form 1966.

3223. DOCUMENTATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR ENLISTMENT. Once the

applicant's residency status is satisfactorily verified, the recruiter will

make the following entries on the DD Form 1966:

1. In DATA VERIFICATION BY RECRUITER Block of the DD Form 1966 Series,

enter the type of documentation used to verify citizenship and the

registration number if applicable.

2. In Section VI REMARKS Block of the DD Form 1966 Series, the following

entries are required:

a. An affirmative statement by the MEPS Liaison NCO which identifies the

form(s) or document(s) that have been personally sighted. This statement

must certify acceptance of the validity of the documentation. For example:

"I have personally sighted USCIS Form __________ Alien Registration Number

_____________, Name as shown on document___________________, Date of birth on

document ______________. I certify that the applicant, without further

instruction, is able to read, write, and speak the English language

sufficiently to complete recruit training."

Signature MEPS Liaison__________________

Note

: Naturalization Certificates, Foreign Birth Records & Passports (U.S. &

Foreign) can be copied for SRBs

. The copy(s) should be "CERTIFIED AS A TRUE

COPY" to ensure that the original was cited, and "REPRODUCED FOR REFERENCE

PURPOSES ONLY" written or typed in an inconspicuous location. Originals

should be returned to the applicant for safekeeping. The I-551 Permanent

Resident Card (PRC) must accompany legal alien recruits to recruit training.

b. Certification by the MEPS Liaison NCO that the applicant, without

further instruction, is able to read, write, and speak the English language

sufficiently to complete recruit training.

c. A statement that the applicant has been interviewed, together with a

recommendation from the MEPS Liaison NCO, that the applicant is considered a

desirable applicant for enlistment.

d. Explain to the applicant, and insert in this section, the following

statement. The applicant's signature is mandatory.

(Date)

, I understand that section 1426, Title 8, U.S.C., provides that if I

apply for discharge from service in the Armed Forces of the United States on

the grounds that I am an alien, and I am discharged on such grounds, I shall

be permanently ineligible to become a citizen of the United States. Further,

I understand that this does not grant me the privilege or right to be

discharged prior to completion of my enlistment.

_______________________

(Signature of Applicant)

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3224. PRE-ENLISTMENT BRIEF

. Prior to enlistment into the DEP/SMCR Awaiting

IADT, all alien applicants will be advised as follows:

1. Due to their current alien status and non U.S Citizenship, security

clearance requirements preclude their assignment to any option, MOS, military

schoolhouse, or duties where a security clearance is required.

2. They are not entitled to any special privileges or considerations,

including discharge for their own convenience, due to their status. They are

expected to complete their full military service obligation, unless sooner

discharged, under the same policies and procedures applicable to U.S.

citizens; and

3. Honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States may expedite

applications for citizenship, see USCIS regulations.

3225. WAIVERS

1. Citizenship

. Waivers of the citizenship requirements for enlistment,

contained in paragraph 3221 on page 3-25 of this manual are not authorized,

and cannot be considered. Likewise the criteria contained in Department of

Defense (DoD) Directives and instructions, and Secretary of Navy (SECNAV)

instructions relating to citizenship criteria for clearance requirements for

enlistment options/MOS's, is also not waiverable, and will not be considered.

2. Hostile Countries/Countries of Instability

a. Countries whose interests are or were considered hostile to the

United States, or countries with areas of instability are:

AFGHANISTAN KURILE ISLANDS AND SOUTH

ALBANIA SAKHALIN (KARAFUTO)

ANGOLA LAOS

BULGARIA LATVIA

BOZNIA & HERZEGOVINA LEBANON

CAMBODIA LIBERIA

COLUMBIA LIBYAN ARAB REPUBLIC

CHINA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC LITHUANIA

OF (INCLUDING TIBET) MONGOLIAN PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC

CUBA NICARAGUA

ESTONIA PAKISTAN

ROMANIA SOMALIA

ETHIOPIA SOUTHERN YEMEN

HUNGARIAN PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC SYRIA

(HUNGARY) COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT

IRAN STATES (FORMER USSR)

IRAQ VIETNAM

KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S FORMER YUGOSLAVIAN NATION

REPUBLIC OF (NORTH KOREA) YEMEN

MONTENEGRO SERBIA

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b. When the applicant's DD Form 1966 series and/or SF 86 National Agency

Questionnaire (NAQ) indicate evidence of any

of the following cases:

(1) Residence in a hostile country/country of instability, contained

in paragraph 2.a. above, after his/her 15th birthday;

and/or

(2) More than two trips to one or more hostile country(s)/

country(s) of instability, contained in paragraph 2.a. above, within 5

years

preceding his/her enlistment, excluding school trips, family vacation,

sporting events, or other similar, short-lived group sponsored visits; and/or

(3) Any evidence, which casts a reasonable doubt about his/her

loyalty to the United States government; then,

c. Prior to shipping to recruit training, the Recruiting Station must

accomplish one

of the following:

(1) Proof of submission of an Entrance National Agency Check (ENTNAC)

with favorable results; or,

(2) Verification receipt from the Investigative Agency (OPM), for the

submission and receipt of SF-86, Questionnaire for National Security

Positions, requesting a National Agency Check/Local Agency/Credit Check

(NACLC).

d. Any questionable case will be forwarded to MCRC G-3 Operations via

the chain of command, for final determination prior to shipment to recruit

training. Cases must contain the DD1966 series, and printed version of the

SF-86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions.

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QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT

SECTION 2: ENLISTMENT CRITERIA

PART C: DEPENDENTS

3230. PURPOSE

. To eliminate from consideration those who cannot balance

the demands of family and service.

3231. CRITERIA

1. Determine eligibility per table 3-3 on page 3-37. Table 3-3 applies to

all applicants except applicants for reenlistment in the Regular Marine

Corps. Dependency criteria for "broken/continuous" reenlistments is governed

by MCO 1130.58.

2. Definition of a Dependent

. The definition of a "dependent" below is

provided for enlistment purposes only. The definition does not apply to

entitlement of pay and allowances, medical care, exchange and commissary

privileges, or other benefits. Such determinations are made only after

enlistment and recruiting personnel will not render opinions on future

entitlements. A dependent for enlistment purposes is defined as any of the

following:

a. A spouse, to include a common law spouse if state recognized.

b. Any natural child (legitimate or illegitimate) or child adopted by

the applicant, if the child is under 18 years of age and unmarried,

regardless of whether or not the applicant has custody of the child. The

term natural child includes any illegitimate child when: the applicant

claims the child as theirs, or the applicant's name is listed on the birth

certificate as the parent, or a court order establishes paternity; or if any

person makes an allegation of paternity that has not been finally adjudicated

by a court.

c. A stepchild of the applicant who resides with the applicant if the

stepchild is under 18 years of age.

d. Any parent or other person(s) who is/are, in fact, dependent on the

applicant for more than one-half of their support.

3. For enlistment purposes, a divorce decree or adoption decree verifies a

change of custody. Unmarried applicants who have relinquished permanent

physical custody of dependent children by COURT ORDER, over one (1) year from

time of enlistment into the DEP, or date of direct enlistment onto active

duty are eligible for a CG Region waiver.

4. If an applicant's dependent child has been formally adopted by another

person (final adoption decree issued and effective

), then the child is not

the applicant's dependent.

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3232. VERIFICATION

1. It is the responsibility of the applicant to identify any dependents.

Table 3-4 on page 3-40.

2. Commanding officers of recruiting stations are responsible for ensuring

that applicants with dependents are interviewed by a member of the recruiting

service prior to enlistment. The interviewer will:

a. Determine if the applicant is handling present personal and

financial affairs in a mature, competent, and responsible manner.

b. Determine if the applicant can meet current and expected financial

obligations with service pay.

c. Counsel the applicant concerning potential problems that may be

experienced at the onset of enlistment relating to financial matters and the

assignment to possible dependent restricted tours.

d. Determine if the applicant is married to an active duty member.

3. During the interview, the Enlistee Financial Statement, (Figure 3-2, Page

3-45) must be reviewed with the applicant. The interviewer should become

suspicious of entries that are missing or unrealistic. Questionable areas

must be resolved.

4. Applicants will not be enlisted if it appears that they are unable to

meet current and expected financial responsibilities with service pay.

5. If the applicant is qualified, or if a waiver is being contemplated

review the Statement of Understanding (SOU) for Applicants with Dependents,

Figure 3-1, page 3-43. When the applicant has a correct understanding of

the problems that may be experienced, proceed with enlistment processing.

6. Additional Documents

. The following documents are required, in addition

to those listed on table 3-4, page 3-40, to verify dependent status and

enlistment eligibility.

a. Statement of Understanding for Applicant with Dependents

. This

form is for use by each applicant who has a dependent(s), (legitimate or

illegitimate). It explains the limits on entitlements for transportation and

shipment of household effects at government expense. It also explains the

limits of family housing for overseas deployment and unaccompanied

assignments. The form is self-explanatory and local reproduction is

authorized (see figure 3-2 on page 3-45).

b. Enlistee Financial Statement. (Figure 3-2 Page 3-45)

(1) The enlistee financial statement is for use with all married

applicants and all applicants who indicate they have someone either full or

partially dependent upon them for financial support. Prior to preparation, a

NAVMC 11000 (Privacy Act Statement) must be completed by the applicant. The

financial statement will be prepared in the applicant's own handwriting, and

once completed, the financial statement and Privacy Act statement will be

retained in the residual file.

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(2) No special criteria for the amount of monthly expenditures to

be entered for rent, food, utilities, etc. can be established due to the

variation in circumstances present in each individual case. However, for the

benefit of those who must determine whether a dependency waiver is to be

granted, questionable or unrealistic entries must be explained. An example

of a questionable entry is an amount of $100 per month indicated for food

when the applicant has three dependents. While use of food stamps could

explain the low amount, such an explanation with details must accompany the

form.

(3) A realistic breakdown of monthly expenditures

for most families

would include additional categories that are not indicated on the financial

statement (e.g., clothing, automobile expenses that are not included in car

payments [gas, oil, tires, tune-ups, etc.], entertainment, miscellaneous).

Entry of these expenses are especially applicable when an applicant's income

is reported at $500 or $600 per month or more, and monthly expenditures shown

total $300 or $400 per month. The absence of these additional expenses is

even more noticeable when little or no savings and/or checking accounts are

indicated. In order for the total debt and total monthly payment data to

have greater relevance for personnel reviewing the financial statement, each

outstanding debt and the monthly payment for each debt must be indicated.

3233. WAIVERS

. The USMC and USMCR dependent waiver requirements are as

follows:

1. Married applicants or pool members (who are otherwise well qualified)

whose only dependent is a spouse do not require a waiver. NOTE

: Applicants

whose spouse is currently an active duty member of the armed forces, must

forward the following information to MCRC G-3 for administrative review prior

to enlistment into the DEP or directly onto active duty: NAME/RANK/SSN/MOS/

DUTY STATION of the Active Duty Member, and the Projected Active Duty Date

(PADD)/PEF Code or QSN the applicant is enlisting for.

2. Married applicants who have minor dependents require a waiver from the

appropriate authority table 3-3, page 3-37. SMCR applicants who fall into

this category require a waiver from the commanding officer of the recruiting

station. NOTE: Applicants whose spouse is currently an active duty member

of the armed forces, must forward the following information to MCRC G-3 for

review prior to enlistment into the DEP or directly onto active duty:

NAME/RANK/SSN/MOS/DUTY STATION of the Active Duty Member, and the Projected

Active Duty Date (PADD)/ PEF Code or QSN the applicant is enlisting for.

3. Unmarried, legally separated, or divorced applicants who have sole

physical custody

of any minor dependent are not eligible for enlistment. No

waiver is authorized.

4. Unmarried or divorced applicants who have been awarded joint legal

custody and/or a percentage of physical custody of any minor dependent for

the purpose of visitation rights are eligible for enlistment, but require a

waiver from the appropriate authority. Table 3-3, page 3-37.

5. Unmarried applicants who have relinquished permanent legal and physical

custody of dependent children by court order 1-year or more prior to

enlistment are eligible for a CG Region waiver.

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6. Applicants who are in the midst of divorce proceedings, unless legally

separated (court ordered), are not eligible for enlistment until their

situation is resolved (i.e., reconciliation or court ordered arrangement).

No waiver is authorized.

7. Divorced or legally separated applicants who do not have children do not

require a waiver.

8. Legally separated applicants who have minor dependents but do not have

custody of their dependents may be eligible for enlistment but, require a

waiver from the appropriate authority (table 3-3, page 3-37).

9. Divorced applicants who have relinquished custody of their dependent(s)

to the other parent in a court ordered arrangement and are not required to

provide "child support" require a waiver from the appropriate authority

(table 3-3, page 3-37).

10. Divorced applicants who have relinquished custody of their dependent(s)

to the other parent in a court ordered arrangement and are required to

provide "child support" require a waiver from the appropriate authority

(table 3-3, page 3-37).

11. Unmarried applicants who are the parent of an illegitimate child and

who neither have custody of their child nor are required to provide "child

support" require a waiver from the appropriate authority (table 3-3, page

3-37).

12. Applicants who are the parent of an illegitimate child and whose status

does not fall within the paragraph 3233.1 through 3233.11 above require a

waiver from the appropriate authority (table 3-3, page 3-37).

13. Applicants who have a non-minor dependent, in addition to or other than

a spouse, require a waiver from the appropriate authority (table 3-3, page

3-37).

14. Applicants with 3 or more illegitimate children are not eligible for

enlistment in the USMC or USMCR.

15. Applicants with 3 or more dependents are not eligible for enlistment in

the Regular Marine Corps (active component). Applicants with 3 dependents

for enlistment in SMCR (reserve component) require a region level waiver.

Applicants with 4 or more dependents are not eligible for enlistment in any

component of the Marine Corps.

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TABLE 3-3

R DEPENDENCY STATUS

U A B C D

L If applicant is

E

and has: then the applicant is: Waiver level

(Notes 1 & 2)

1 unmarried no minor dependents eligible No waiver required.

2 unmarried

sole physical and/or

sole legal custody of

any minor dependents

ineligible and no waiver

is authorized

(note 3)

No waiver will be

considered.

3a unmarried

___________________

3b unmarried

dependents but has no

permanent custody, or

court ordered support.

______________________

dependents, no custody

with court ordered

support

eligible only if the

appropriate level waiver

is obtained

(notes 5,6,7, & 10)

eligible only if the

appropriate level waiver

is obtained

(notes 5,6,7, & 10)

USMC/USMCR S+1 = RS

USMC/USMCR S+2 = MCD

USMC/USMCR S+3 – No

Waivers

USMC/USMCR S+1 &

S+2 = MCD

USMC/USMCR S+3 – No

Waivers

4a married

____________________

4b married

Active duty Spouse

_____________________

Spouse only

Eligible (notes 4 and 5)

__________________________

Eligible (notes 4 and 5)

MCRC ADMIN REVIEW

________________________

No waiver required

5 married minor dependents eligible only if

appropriate level waiver

is obtained

(notes 4,5,6,7,8, 10 & 11)

USMC M+1 = MCD

USMCR M+1 = RS

USMC M+2 or more Depn

- No Waivers

USMCR M+2 = Region

USMCR M+3 – No Waivers

6 married non-minor dependents

(18 years or older)

eligible only if

appropriate level waiver

is obtained

(notes 4,5,6,7,8, 10 & 11)

MCD

7 legally separated

(by court order)

no minor dependents

eligible (note 5,9 & 11) RS

8 legally separated

(by court order)

minor dependents eligible only if

appropriate level waiver

is obtained

(notes 5,6,7,9,10, & 11)

USMC M+1 = MCD

USMCR M+1 = RS

USMC M+2 or more Depn

- No Waivers

USMCR M+2 = MCD

USMCR M+3 – No Waivers

9 legally separated

(by court order)

non-minor dependents

(18 years or older)

eligible only if

appropriate level waiver

is obtained

(notes 5,6,7,9, 10 & 11)

MCD

10 divorced no dependents/custody

/support requirements

Eligible

No Waiver Required

11 divorced no custody of a

dependent but has

court ordered support

requirements

eligible only if

appropriate level waiver

is obtained

(notes 5,6,7, & 10)

USMC/USMCR D+1 = MCD

USMC/USMCR D+2 = Region

USMC D+3 – No Waivers

USMCR D+3 = Region

12 divorced Joint legal/percentage

of physical custody

for visitation, with

Court ordered support

eligible only if

appropriate level

waiver is obtained

(notes 5,6,7, & 10)

USMC/USMCR D+1 = MCD

USMC/USMCR D+2 = Region

USMC D+3 – No Waivers

USMCR D+3 = Region

13 divorced full legal or physical

custody of any minor

dependents

ineligible and no

waiver is authorized

(note 3)

NO WAIVER WILL BE

CONSIDERED

14 divorced non-minor dependents

(over 18 years old)

eligible only if

appropriate level

waiver is obtained

(notes 5,6,7, & 10)

MCD

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DEPENDENCY STATUS -- CONTINUED

_____________________________________________________________________________

NOTE 1

. See paragraph 3231.2, on page 3-33, for the definition of a

dependent and see chapter 3, section 3, for waiver procedures.

NOTE 2

. Applicants with dependents will not be encouraged or considered for

enlistment unless they are determined to be particularly desirable and

well-qualified.

NOTE 3

. Single parents who have sole physical and/or sole legal custody of

minor dependents are not eligible for enlistment in either the Regular or

Reserve establishments. For enlistment purposes, only a divorce decree or

adoption papers can verify a change in custody. Guardianship does not

constitute adoption. Unmarried applicants who have relinquished permanent

physical custody of dependent children by court order, over 1-year from time

of enlistment into the DEP or direct enlistment onto active duty, are

eligible for a CG Region waiver.

NOTE 4

. Applicants or pool members (who are otherwise well-qualified) whose

only dependent is a spouse do not require a waiver. NOTE: Applicants whose

spouse is currently an active duty member of the armed forces, must forward

the following information to MCRC G-3 for review prior to enlistment into the

DEP or directly onto active duty: NAME/RANK/SSN/MOS/DUTY STATION of the

Active Duty Member, and the Projected Active Duty Date (PADD)/ PEF Code or

QSN the applicant is enlisting for.

NOTE 5

. An interview, an Enlistee Financial Statement, and an SOU for

Applicants with Dependents are required. See paragraph 3232.6, on page 3-34

for special processing procedures, and see Figure 3-1, on page 3-43 for the

SOU, and Figure 3-2, on page 3-45 for Enlistee Financial Statement.

NOTE 6

. Under no circumstances will an enlistment be authorized where the

risk or potential for hardship is greater than normally encountered by

applicants without dependents. Requests for a waiver may be submitted via

the chain-of-command when, the opinion of the recruiting station commanding

officer, the applicant is exceptionally well-qualified and does not face a

greater potential for hardship than applicants without dependents. The

levels of waiver authority are contained in Table 3-3, Page 3-37, Column “D”.

a. Married applicants for enlistment in the Marine Corps and Marine

Corps Reserve, who have dependent(s) in addition to a spouse, require

command involvement. The potential for hardship exists more readily in

married Marines who have minor dependents in addition to their spouse.

Ensure accurate Enlistee Financial Statements and realistic course(s) of

action by the applicant, for the care and comfort of their dependents while

the member is undergoing initial training and up to the time they will report

to their first permanent duty station. No applicant who is married with two

children (3 dependents) or more, can be enlisted into the regular Marine

Corps (USMC). No applicant who is married with three children (4 dependents)

or more, can be enlisted into the Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR).

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b. Divorced applicants who have relinquished custody of one dependent

child to the other parent in a court ordered arrangement and are not required

to pay child support require a waiver from the commanding officer of the

recruiting station. Other divorced applicants with dependents will require

the appropriate waiver as found in table 3-3 on page 3-37, Column “D”.

c. Unmarried applicants who are the parent of an illegitimate

child and who neither have custody nor are required to provide child

support to that child require a waiver from the recruiting station commanding

officer. Unmarried applicants who are the parent of two illegitimate

children, and who neither have custody nor are required to provide child

support to the children require a waiver from the district commanding

officer. Three or more illegitimate children are Not Waiverable. Unmarried

applicants who are the parent of 2 or less illegitimate child(ren) and who

do not have custody, but are required to provide court ordered child support

require waiver from the district commanding officer. Applicants with three

illegitimate children are not eligible for enlistment.

d. All other dependency waiver cases, except those that also require

prior service consideration, will be determined by using table 3-3. Cases

requiring prior service waiver consideration will be determined by the CG

MCRC and MMEA-6 HQMC. Any cases not covered in Table 3-3, will be referred

to the region for waiver consideration.

NOTE 7

. All dependency waiver requests will be accompanied by the

applicant's personal statement regarding plans for post-enlistment care of

the minor dependent(s). See chapter 3, Section 3, for detailed waiver

procedures. This may include, but not limited to, plans for geriatric care,

special education, rehabilitation and other miscellaneous social related

requirements, etc. See chapter 3, Section 3, for detailed waiver procedures.

NOTE 8

. This category applies to married applicants who are not living with

their spouse and have not filed for separation or divorce whether or not

divorce or custody action is pending. This category does not include

applicants who are living apart from their spouse because of employment,

attendance at school or military service when separation is involuntary.

NOTE 9

. For applicants who are in the midst of a divorce, the potential

always exists that at the conclusion of divorce proceedings, the applicant

will be given custody of the child(ren) or be required to provide support

for the previous spouse and/or the child(ren). Because of the uncertainty

surrounding future custody and financial support requirements, waivers will

not be considered until the matter is final. Applicants should be informed

that without a written, formal settlement, e.g., final divorce decree or its

equivalent, etc., a waiver will not be considered.

NOTE 10

. Applicants with 3 or more or illegitimate children are not eligible

for enlistment in the regular USMC or USMCR.

NOTE 11

. Married applicants with 3 dependents are not eligible for

enlistment in USMC. Applicants with 3 dependents for enlistment for USMCR

require a region level waiver. Applicants with 4 or more dependents are not

eligible for enlistment in the USMCR.

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TABLE 3-4

_____________________________________________________________________________

DOCUMENTS FOR VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY (DEPENDENCY)

_____________________________________________________________________________

R A B

_____________________________________________________________________________

U If an applicant's the authorized document is:

L status is: (note 1)

E

_____________________________________________________________________________

1 married without an original or certified copy or the

children marriage certificate; or a church or

public record of marriage issued over

the signature and seal of the church

or public records custodian. Spouses

birth certificate(notes 2 and 3)

_____________________________________________________________________________

2 common law spouse affidavits attesting that

requirements of state law have been

met (notes 2 and 3)

_____________________________________________________________________________

3 legitimate child child's birth certificate

under 18 years old

_____________________________________________________________________________

4 legally adopted child an original or certified copy of a

court order of adoption or a court

order from a similar proceeding

which terminates all parental rights

and obligations, original or notarized

copy of child's birth certificate

_____________________________________________________________________________

5 legitimate or divorce decree; court support order;

illegitimate child separation order; birth verification;

but no custody social security card

_____________________________________________________________________________

6 other dependents affidavits establishing dependency

(i.e., parents or

other relatives)

_____________________________________________________________________________

7 stepchild child's birth certificate, copy of

marriage certificate, notarized

"child dependency affidavit" showing

that the applicant provides no

less than 30 percent of the child's

support, notarized statement by

spouse attesting to prior marital

status, number of times married,

dates of divorce, copy of each

divorce decree

_____________________________________________________________________________

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_____________________________________________________________________________

DOCUMENTS FOR VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY --CONTINUED

_____________________________________________________________________________

R A B

U If an applicant's The authorized document is:

L status is (note 1)

E

_____________________________________________________________________________

8 illegitimate child

under 18 - child child's birth certificate;

support required court documents ordering

child support (if existing notarized

copy of "child dependency affidavit”)

showing that the applicant provides

not less than 30 percent of the

child's support (note 4)

_____________________________________________________________________________

9 married to spouse copy of marriage certificate; child's

with illegitimate birth certificate; copy of adoption

child decree; notarized "child dependency

affidavit" showing that the

applicant provides not less than 30

percent of child's support

_____________________________________________________________________________

10 parent of adopted child's birth certificate; copy of

child adoption decree

NOTE 1. Blocks 8 and 9 of the DD Form 1966/1 must be used to establish

dependency status, along with other substantiating documents, as indicated.

In any case involving the enlistment of an applicant with custody or

financial responsibility for a dependent(s), an SOU and an Enlistee

Financial Statement must be prepared.

NOTE 2. If either the applicant or spouse is prior service, DD Form 214

showing married name (maiden name is not acceptable) is acceptable.

NOTE 3. If either the applicant or spouse has been previously married a

original or certified true copy of all divorce decrees or other instrument

which dissolved previous marriage(s) must be provided.

NOTE 4. In the absence of support proof (e.g., canceled checks,

money orders, etc.), a statement under oath and signed by the applicant

indicating amount and method of support provided each month since date

claimed and the name and address of person to whom payments are made is

required.

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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR SHIPPING APPLICANTS WITH DEPENDENTS/BAH

R

U

L

E

If an

applicant

is:

and has: then the

applicant

requires these

documents(see

below)

entitlements

privileges

allowances: (see

below)

must provide

not less

than ( )% of

the child's

support:

1 Unmarried any dependent

but has no

custody

3,5,7,8 & 9. B,E. 30%

2 Married no dependent

other than

spouse

1,2,6,8,9 & 10 A,C,D,F. N/A

3 Married any dependent

in addition to a

spouse

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,

& 10

A,C,D,F. N/A

4

Separated

no dependent

other than a

spouse

1,2,6,8,9 & 10 A,C,D,F. N/A

5 Separated any dependent in

addition to

a spouse

1,2,3,4,6,8, & 9 A,C,D,F. N/A

6 Divorced no custody but

has support

payments required

by

divorce decree

3,5,6,7,8,9 & 10 A 30%

Required Documents (Original or Certified True Copy)

1 Marriage certificate; church or public record of marriage issued over the

signature and seal of the church/public records custodian.

2 Spouse birth certificate

3 Child birth certificate

4 Adoption decree (if applicable)

5 Proof of child support (money order, canceled check, etc.)

6 Divorce decree from all prior marriages (applicant and spouse)

7 Court support order (if applicable)

8 Enlistee Financial Statement

9 Dependent Statement of Understanding (SOU)

10 Social Security Card

Entitlements, Privileges & Allowances

A Basic Allowance for Housing (Recruit Training Regiment (RTR) approval)

B Basic Allowance for Housing (CMC approval)

C Family separation allowance (FSA)

D Dependent Identification Card

E Dependent Identification Card for Medical Only

F Dependent dental insurance plan

NOTE: Missing, incomplete or improper documentation may significantly delay

the dependent verification and BAH application process.

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(Address of Recruiting Station)

(DATE)

We, the undersigned, understand that there are certain limits pertaining to

the dependents of military personnel as outlined below:

1. That enlisted members in the grade of private through corporal with 2

years of service or less are authorized the following household goods

shipment entitlement when incident to permanent change of station orders.

(See paragraph U5310, JFTR).

With dependents 5000 pounds

Without dependents 1500 pounds

2. That enlisted members in the grade of private through corporal with 2

years of service or less are authorized 225 pounds temporary change of

station weight allowance when the move is incident to TAD orders and is

specifically authorized in their orders by their commanding officers.

(See paragraph U4615, JFTR).

3. That enlisted members in the grade of corporal and above with over 2

years service are authorized 400 pounds temporary change of station weight

allowance when the move is incident to TAD orders and is specifically

authorized in their orders by their commanding officer. (See paragraph

U4615, JFTR).

4. That assignment to adequate family housing is restricted to officers and

enlisted personnel in the grade of corporal and above with bonafide

dependents (MCO 11101.61A).

5. That the United States Marine Corps is primarily a force in readiness,

and that assignment to an overseas command, unaccompanied by dependents, is

to be expected as a distinct possibility during the initial enlistment of

the applicant.

6. That there are no special provisions for the enlistment of both husband

and wife (i.e., there are no guarantees for special consideration in either

duty assignment and/or duty station at any time based on marital status).

7. We understand that my spouse will receive no pay or allowances during the

time in recruit training.

______________________ ___________________

(Signature of Applicant) (Signature of Spouse)

___________ ______________________

(Date Signed) (Signature of Recruiter)

Figure 3-1.--Statement of Understanding for Applicants with Dependents

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Figure 3-2. –-Enlistee Financial Statement

ENLISTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENT

1. APPLICANT (Last, First, Middle) 2. # OF DEPENDENTS 3. AGE OF DEPENDENTS 4. DATE

5. CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

6. NET MONTHLY INCOME

7. SPOUSE’S CURRENT EMPLOYMENT (BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION)

8. SPOUSE NET MONTHLY INCOME

10. BANK ACCOUNT BALANCE 9. SPOUSE’S EMPLOYMENT PLANS AFTER APPLICANT COMPETES TRAINING

10a. CHECKING 10b. SAVINGS

11. CURRENT HOUSING

MONTHLY PAYMENT

(Check one)

11a.

BUYING

11b.

RENTING

11c.

LIVE WITH PARENTS

11d.

OTHER (SPECIFY)

$

OUTSTANDING DEBTS TOTAL INDEBTEDNESS

TOTAL OWED

12. HOME MORTGAGE

$

13. MEDICAL BILLS $

20. TOTAL INDEBTEDNESS

(A + B ) $

14. STUDENT LOANS

$

15. AUTO LOANS $

16. CREDIT CARDS

$

17. CREDIT CARDS $

18. OTHER (SPECIFY) $

19. OTHER (SPECIFY) $

A. TOTAL

$

B. TOTAL $

INCOME/EXPENDITURE COMPARISON

22. MONTHLY MILITARY INCOME 23. PRESENT MONTHLY EXPENDITURES

E- _____

(Specify) REQ. PAYGRADE CURRENT AFTER TRAINING

A. BASE PAY $

$ A. TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENTS $ $

B. LESS DEDUCTIONS (20%) $

$

B. HOUSING $ $

C. NET PAY (A - B) $

$

C. FOOD $ $

D. UTILITIES $ $

E. MEDICAL $ $

D. HOUSING ALLOWANCE

(Recruiting area)

$ $

F. AUTO INSURANCE

$ $

E. NET MILITARY INCOME

(C + D) $ $ G. TRANSPORTATION COST $ $

H. CHILD SUPPORT/ALIMONY $ $

I. OTHER $ $

G. TOTAL INCOME $ $

J. TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$ $

24. REMARKS (how your spouse will pay 3 months of bills while you’re in recruit training)

25. I hereby certify that the above is a true account of my financial obligations to the best of my knowledge.

(Date) (Signature of Applicant)

(Date) (Signature of Spouse)

26. WITNESSING RECRUITER SIGNATURE

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CHAPTER 3

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT

SECTION 2: ENLISTMENT CRITERIA

PART D: EDUCATION

3240. PURPOSE

. Traditional education has been found to strongly correlate

with success at recruit training and with completion of the first term of

enlistment. Educational status determines testing procedures and mental

requirements for enlistment and eligibility for waivers in processing.

Accordingly, great care must be used to accurately determine educational

attainment.

3241. CRITERIA

. All Tier II and Tier III applicants for enlistment in

the United States Marine Corps must have completed

the 10th grade at a

traditional high school

. (Exceptions noted in para. 3244, on page 3-51,

Waivers and appendix C, page C-13, Code “M”).

1. Three-tiered System

. Educational status, organized according to the

Department of Defense three-tiered system, is outlined below. The

traditional high school curriculum is the standard of measurement throughout

the Department of Defense. Questionable cases requiring clarification or

educational tier determination will be forwarded to MCRC G-3 for decision.

Education determinations are not a one size fits all category. MCRC will

assign a Tier Status/Education Code that is as close to, or most closely

associated with the credential and verifying documents provided. It should

be noted that educational institutions can provide credentials that fall into

all three tier levels. Therefore, individually earned credentials will be

evaluated by all levels to determine the tier level, instead of classifying

the institution at a particular tier level. Additional information is also

provided in Annex C.

a. Tier I: High School Graduate

(1) High School Graduate

. An applicant who has attended and

completed a 12-year/grade, daytime, structured program of classroom

instruction and possesses a locally issued diploma. The diploma must be

issued from the school where the applicant completed the program

requirements. This includes:

(a) Traditional high school graduates and religious schools.

The term “traditional” is used to define an environment of four (4) years of

formal academic education type curriculum, nine (9) months a year, five (5)

days a week, in a teacher-student environment.

(b) Home school diploma graduates credentials from a local,

state, or nationally accredited Home School Association or School Board

Diploma.

(c) National Guard Youth Challenge Program who earned a General

Education Diploma (GED) while in the challenge program. Enlistment as Tier I

is limited to only those who have completed the National Guard Youth

Challenge Program (NGYCP).

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(d) Alternative/continuation high school graduates. Not all

alternative/continuation high school graduates are classified as Tier I. The

previous education titles of Alternative/Continuation Codes “Y (Tier 2) and

“Z” (Tier 1) have been discontinued by DoD. To qualify as a Tier I graduate,

the applicant must have had the same day-time

course and graduation

requirements; the same days, weeks and hours of attendance; and have earned

the same valid high school diploma as earned by graduates of the traditional

local public school system. As a test the applicant is normally within his

original “student peer” group (age and grade level), and has not been

accelerated by moving from a traditional environment to an alternative or

continuation environment. Applicants whose education does not meet this

description should be considered Tier II or referred to the CG MCRC for

determination. (Refer also to Appendix C).

(e) High school seniors (SY 1999-2000 and thereafter) who met

all requirements for graduation, and receive a school letter stating they

completed all requirements for graduation, but failed the state mandated exit

exam, and the only reason for not graduating is due to failing a state

mandated exit exam that was within one year of their date of their scheduled

graduation. Note

: The original exit exam date and the date enlisted into

the DEP or SMCR AIADT must be within 365 days or this rule does not apply.

Further guidance contained on page C-11. Students who fail course tests,

course requirements, or state mandated course tests, do not fall under this

heading, as they have not met state requirements for graduation. These cases

should be considered under Certificate of Attendance, Code “J” pages 3-49 and

C-12.

(2) College/Post-secondary Student

. An applicant who has attended

and successfully completed 15 semester hours/22 quarter hours of college, (do

not have to be completed in a single semester) regardless of high school/

grammar school education. "Successfully completed" means that the individual

earned college-level credits (normally level 100 or higher) toward a degree

in higher education from an institution listed in the degree granting section

of the current version of the Accredited institutions of Post-secondary

Education (AIPE), published by the American Council on Education for the

Council of Post Secondary Accreditation. NOT all institutions listed in the

current AIPE are considered as offering college-level credits. The credits

must have been earned through actual classroom participation at the

institution awarding the credits. The individual must have attended the

institution for the purpose of earning college-level credits, not for the

pursuit of a high school equivalence preparation/diploma or to obtain a

vocational/technical (vo/tech) certificate. Credit earned through testing

for pursuit of high school equivalency preparation is not acceptable.

(3) Adult High School Graduate

. An applicant who has earned a

diploma on the basis of attending and completing an adult education diploma

program. For adult education diploma holders to be categorized Tier I high

school graduates, their educational program must include attendance which is

comparable to that of traditional high schools. Diploma holders possessing

attendance not deemed comparable, and/or have been credited attendance based

on some form of test-based credential, must be classified with the

appropriate Tier II status. Questionable cases should be referred to

the CG MCRC for determination.

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(4) Prior Service

. All prior service applicants who have served

a complete enlistment of three or more years in an Active Component of the

Armed Forces of the United States, are eligible to be enlisted as high school

graduates, if the applicant possesses a General Education Development (GED)

equivalency certificate, an adult high school diploma, or other credential

previously recognized to be the equivalent of a high school diploma,

irrespective of when obtained. NOTE

: These applicants are coded as 12L.

b. Tier II: Alternative Credential Holder

(1) Test-based Equivalency Diploma Graduate

: An applicant who

possesses a GED or other test-based high school equivalency certificate or

diploma. This includes, for example, state-wide testing programs such as the

California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE), whereby examinees may

earn a certificate of competency or proficiency. NOTE: A person who

subsequently obtains a local or state-issued diploma solely on the basis of

such equivalency testing is not to be considered as a Tier I high school

graduate.

(2) Certificate of Attendance

. An applicant who possesses an

attendance-based certificate or diploma. These are sometimes called

certificates of competency or completion, but they are based on course

completion rather than a test such as the GED or CHSPE. NOTE

: A person who

subsequently obtains a local or state-issued diploma on the basis of an

attendance credential is not to be considered a Tier I high school graduate.

A possible exception to this rule would be those falling under paragraph

3241.1 (a)(1)e. on page 3-48.

(3) Alternative/Continuation High School

. Those applicants who do

not meet the Tier I criteria as described in paragraph 3241.1a(1) (b) above.

(Refer also to Appendix C.)

(4) Correspondence School Diploma

. An applicant who earns a

diploma or certificate upon completion of correspondence school course work,

regardless of whether the diploma was issued by a correspondence school, a

state, or a secondary or post-secondary educational institution.

(5) Occupational Program Certificate (Vo/Tech)

. An applicant who

has attended a vocational/technical or proprietary school for at least 675

classroom hours and possesses a certificate of attendance or completion

indicating such. Correspondence schools offering vocational certificates

are not included.

(6) Credential near completion

is the status of an individual who is

currently pursuing completion of one of the credentials listed under Tier II

status ONLY.

c. Tier III: Non-High School Graduate

. An applicant who is neither a

high school graduate nor an alternative credential holder. Tier III

applicants must have a 50 QT, 90 GT and NO moral/drug waiver above the

recruiting station level.

2. Grade Completed

. If an applicant has attended school for an entire

school year, up to and including the last day, credit will be granted for

successful completion of that grade level only, regardless of whether or

not the requirements were met for advancement to the next higher grade.

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3. Mid-year Graduates/or Accelerated Graduates

a. Secondary (high) school students who will graduate in the middle of

the traditional August/September to May/June school year can enlist into the

DEP/SMCR awaiting IADT, up to 365 days prior to their projected

graduation

date. Those 11th graders who are classified as bona fide high school seniors

by their school and will graduate within 365 days may be enlisted as mid-year

graduates. Students must present documentation that they will graduate prior

to beginning active duty.

b. In some cases, a diploma is not issued to mid-year graduates until

the end of the school year. In such cases, an official letter from the

school stating that the applicant has graduated and will be issued a diploma

at a later date will suffice as proof of graduation.

4. Foreign High School Graduate/College Student

. Applicants who possess a

diploma or transcript from a foreign high school that is equivalent to a

traditional American high school program of instruction (see para 3241.1a(1)

on page 3-47) or university or college completed course work that is

equivalent to 15 semester or 22 quarter hours at an American college/

university as listed in paragraph 3241.1a(2) on page 3-48, may be eligible

for enlistment. Equivalency or accreditation will

be verified by one of the

following, prior

to enlistment:

a. That country's consulate (not applicable to hostile countries listed

in paragraph 3225.2b on page 3-30).

b. State board of education, state university, or recognized university

or college listed in the Directory of Post-secondary institutions, available

through the Government Printing Office.

c. Foreign language services that are accredited by the American

Association of Collegiate Registrar and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).

5. Applicants Possessing a Baccalaureate Degree

. Applicants for enlistment

who possess or will possess a baccalaureate degree are eligible to enlist.

However, they must be informed and counseled on the Officer Candidate Course

(OCC) and other officer programs prior

to their enlistment. This is best

accomplished by the Recruiting Station Officer Selection Officer (OSO). If

the applicant is found to be initially qualified, he will then be referred to

the OSO. However, if the OSO is not available the recruiting station

commanding officer or executive officer may conduct the interview. Should

the applicant not desire to apply for the OCC Program, the Statement for the

Officer Candidate Course contained in figure 3-4 on page 3-55 will be

completed and witnessed by the OSO or his representative. This will ensure

that the applicant is aware of the competitive nature of the Enlisted

Commissioning Program, and that no guarantee for assignment to the program

exists.

3242. VERIFICATION

. Verification of education is the responsibility of the

recruiting station commanding officer. Applicants will not be enlisted

without having their educational level verified. The verification must be

documented on the DD Form 1966 to protect the recruiter. Prior to assignment

to recruit training, one of the following documents must be presented:

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1. High school diploma (with certification for foreign high schools).

2. High school letter (with transcripts) see Figure 3-3, page 3-53.

3. College transcripts verifying successful completion of a minimum of 15

semester/22 quarter hours of college-level work (normally level 100 or

higher). (NOTE: The required minimum hours do not have to be completed in a

single semester).

4. College diploma with Statement of Acknowledgment for the Officer

Candidate Course (see figure 3-4 on page 3-55).

5. Alternative Credential Education verification documents which verifies

tier status. MCRC Education Determination Letters (tier determinations) must

accompany the Alternative Education credential if applicable.

3243. DOCUMENTATION

. Prior to enlistment status, the following documents

are required to verify educational eligibility in addition to those listed

in table 4-1 on page 4-19.

1. High School Verification Letter (with transcripts)

. The letter to be

used in verifying an applicant's education level is depicted in figure 3-3

on page 3-53.

2. Statement of Acknowledgment for the Officer Candidate Course

. This form

(figure 3-4 on page 3-54) is required prior to enlisting any applicant who

has received a baccalaureate degree. Distribution will be made in accordance

with table 4-3 on page 4-73.

3. High School Closure Statement

. This statement is to be used only to

enlist traditional high school seniors into the Delayed Entry Program (DEP)

and only until the applicants high school reopens again. In the event an

applicant's high school is closed at time of enlistment the RSS NCOIC will

type the following statement on the remarks section of the DD Form 1966:

"Traditional High School records cannot be obtained on this applicant due

to the fact that the school is closed. The school will reopen on (DATE)

and I

will obtain school records at that time."

_________________ _______________________ __________ ____________

NCOIC SIGNATURE OPSO/MEPS LNCO SIGNATURE HS PHONE # HS POC

NOTE: School closure statement is intended for closures of an extended

period of time, i.e. summer break, semester breaks, holiday vacations etc.

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3244. WAIVERS

1. The CG MCRC may waive the minimum educational standard of attendance

through the 10th grade (non Tier 1) when the applicant is otherwise

exceptionally well qualified, and:

a. Is between 17 and 21 years of age, and

b. Has AFQT of 50 or higher and a GT score of 105 or higher, and

c. Requires no moral/drug waivers

above recruiting station level.

2. Waivers of the above criteria will be submitted to MCRC G-3, as Exception

to Policy for Minimum Education Waivers and only submitted in rare cases via

the chain of command.

3. Addendum waivers above the recruiting station level, for the above

criteria will not be submitted.

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Recruiting Station Heading

Dear Educator:

In the past, applicants have experienced difficulty in enlisting in the

United States Marine Corps because they lack accurate verification of their

high school education. It is respectfully requested that verification be

provided in accordance with the appropriate category explained below;

therefore, we have asked (___________________) to authorize the release of

(his/her) records. Paragraphs (1)-(4) to be completed by school official.

(1) This is to certify that the applicant was present in school through

the last day of the_______th grade. His/Her last day of attendance was

(________________). High school transcripts are attached

.

(2) HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR - This is to certify that the applicant is enrolled

in a traditional 3 or 4 year school

, and is a senior in good standing and

should graduate with (his/her) class on (_____________). High school

transcripts are attached. The following additional information is provided:

_________ - Total number of credits required to graduate.

_________ - Number of credits attained by applicant to date.

_________ - Number of credits for which applicant is enrolled

for the rest of this scholastic year.

(3) HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE - This is to certify that the applicant graduated

from this school and received a high school diploma on (_____________). High

school transcripts are attached

.

(4) SCHOOL OFFICIAL REMARKS:________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

"I am aware of the provisions of the Family Education Rights Act. I

hereby authorize the release of my education status and/or records to the

United States Marine Corps."

______________________ ___________________ _________

(Signature of Applicant) (Witness - Recruiter) (Date)

______________ ___________ ____________________________

(Date of Birth) (SSN) Last Year Attended School)

________________________________ ________________

(Printed Name of School Official) (Title)

______________________________ ________________

(Signature of School Official) (Date)

______________________________ ________________

(Name of School) (Phone Number)

PLACE SCHOOL

SEAL HERE

Figure 3-3.--Sample High School Verification Letter.

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Recruiting Station Heading

1. This is to acknowledge that I have been informed of my educational

eligibility for the Officer Candidate Course Program by interview of

(Interviewer/Organization)

. The eligibility is based on my possessing a

baccalaureate degree from a degree-granting institution, to wit:

(institution).

2. I certify that I do not desire to apply for the Officer Candidate Course

Program. I understand that if I subsequently apply for the Enlisted

Commissioning Program, there is absolutely no guarantee that I will be

selected.

_______________________________

(Signature of Applicant and Date)

__________________________________

(Witnessed by Interviewer and Date)

Figure 3-4.-- Sample Statement of Acknowledgment on

Eligibility for the Officer Candidate Course

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CHAPTER 3

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT

SECTION 2: ENLISTMENT CRITERIA

PART E: DRUG AND ALCOHOL INVOLVEMENT

3250. PURPOSE

1. The Marine Corps does not condone the illegal or improper use of drugs or

alcohol. Marine Corps policy intends to prevent and eliminate such abuse

and illegal use.

a. Drug Abuse

(1) Is against the law.

(2) Violates the high standards of behavior and performance

expected of a Marine.

(3) Is damaging to physical, mental, and psychological health.

(4) Jeopardizes the safety of the individual and others.

(5) Is fundamentally wrong, destructive to organizational

effectiveness, and totally incompatible with service as a United States

Marine.

(6) Is likely to result in criminal prosecution and discharge

under other than honorable conditions.

b. Alcohol Abuse

(1) Violates the high standards of behavior and performance

expected of a Marine.

(2) Is damaging to physical, mental, and psychological health.

(3) Jeopardizes the safety of the individual and others.

(4) Is fundamentally wrong, destructive to organizational

effectiveness, and totally incompatible with service as a Marine.

(5) Is likely to result in criminal prosecution and discharge

under other than honorable conditions.

2. All applicants will be carefully screened as to the extent of their drug

or alcohol involvement.

3. Applicants will be rejected

for enlistment into the Marine Corps if they

acknowledge dependency on drugs or alcohol, or if their pattern of drug/

alcohol involvement confirms a dependency.

4. Any applicant seeking information relative to procedures that could

“mask” the results of the Drug and Alcohol Test (DAT) conducted at the MEPS,

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will be referred to the RS operations officer. Processing will only continue

after full disclosure of pre-service drug involvement, including drug type,

amount, last date(s) of use, and after any required drug waivers. Applicants

found to have used a “masking process” will be discharged from the DEP/SMCR

Awaiting IADT immediately. Recruiters are prevented under Article 84 UCMJ,

from any involvement that could be germane to altering, masking or changing

the results of the applicant DAT Test at the MEPS or the recruit Urinalysis

conducted at the MCRD’s.

5. Recruiters are also prohibited from any of the below actions regarding

any recruiting prospect, applicant or contracted member of the DEP or SMCR

Awaiting IADT:

a. Using any local laboratory drug testing facility as part of the drug

screening process for any reason.

b. Using any over the counter commercially available drug testing kits as

part of the drug screening process for any reason.

c. Implying, referring, testing, reimbursing, or paying for any drug

testing procedure for any prospect, applicant or poolee (DEP or SMCR Awaiting

IADT) for any reason.

6. All applicants must sign the Statement of Understanding on the Marine

Corps Policy Concerning Illegal Use of Drugs and if applicable, the Drug

Abuse Screening Form, or they will be denied enlistment/reenlistment. See

Figure 3-5 on page 3-65 and Figure 3-6 on page 3-66.

3251. CRITERIA

1. Dependency on illegal drugs is disqualifying.

2. Any history of drug use is potentially disqualifying.

3. Any history of dependency on alcohol is disqualifying.

4. During the screening process, recruiters will ask all applicants the

following four questions at the minimum:

a. "Have you ever used drugs?"

b. "Have you been charged with or convicted of a drug or drug related

offense?"

c. "Have you ever been psychologically or physically dependent upon

any drug or alcohol?"

d. "Have you ever trafficked, sold, or traded in illegal drugs.

5. If the answer to the first or second question is "yes," a personal

statement, as well as the Drug Abuse Screening Form (See Figure 3-6 on page

3-66) will be prepared to explain the specific details. Recruiters will

submit the statement and the form, along with the applicant's case file, to

the recruiting station commanding officer for further action. Refer to Table

3-16 on pages 3-146 to 3-149 for ineligible categories of involvement which

are not waiverable.

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6. If the answer to the third or fourth question is "yes," then the

applicant will be denied enlistment.

3252. DEFINITIONS

. The following standard definitions are provided for

reference. They are intended solely to assist in determining an applicants

eligibility for enlistment.

1. Alcohol Abuse

. Any excessive use of alcohol.

2. Alcoholism

. A chronic behavioral disorder manifested by repeated

drinking of alcoholic beverages in excess of the dietary and social use of

the community and to an extent that interferes with the drinker's health or

social or economic functioning; some degree of habituation, dependence, or

addiction is implied.

3. Dependence

. A psychological/physical state of an addict in which the

usual or increasing dose of the drug is required to prevent the onset of

withdrawal symptoms. Dependency must be determined by a medical officer.

4. Drug Abuser

. An individual who has illegally, wrongfully, or improperly

used any narcotic substance, marijuana, or dangerous drug. They may be

classified as:

a. Experimenter

. A drug experimenter is defined as one who has

illegally, wrongfully, or improperly used any narcotic substance, marijuana,

or dangerous drug, as defined herein, for reasons of curiosity, peer

pressure, or other similar reason. The exact number of times drugs were

used, is not necessarily as important as determining the category of use and

the impact of the drug use on the user's life-style, the intent of the user,

the circumstances of use, and the psychological makeup of the user. An

individual whose drug experimentation/use has resulted in some form of

medical, psychiatric, or psychological treatment; a conviction or adverse

juvenile adjudication; or loss of employment does not fall within the limits

of this category. For administrative purposes, determination of the category

should be within the judgment of either the district or recruiting station

commanding officer, aided by medical, legal, and moral advice, with

information as available from investigative sources.

b. Casual Drug User

. One who has illegally, wrongfully, or improperly

used any narcotic substance, marijuana, or dangerous drug, as defined herein,

and for reasons of deeper and more continuing nature than those of which

motivate the drug experimenter. For administrative purposes, determination

of this category should be within the judgment of either the region

commanding general or district commanding officer, aided by medical, legal,

and moral advice, with information as available from investigative sources.

c. Hard Core Abuser

. Routine illegal, wrongful, or improper use of any

narcotic substance, marijuana, or dangerous drugs and is determined to be

psychologically or physically dependent.

5. Drug Addiction

. A state of periodic or chronic intoxication produced by

repeated consumption of a drug, characterized by (1) an overwhelming desire

or need (compulsion) to continue use of the drug, (2) a tendency to increase

the dosage, (3) a psychological and usually physical dependence on its

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effects, and (4) a detrimental effect on the individual. The term refers, in

a quantitative sense, to drug use which pervades the total life activity of

the user. Individuals in this category are not eligible for enlistment.

6. Drug Supplier/Trafficker

. An individual who illegally, wrongfully,

improperly furnishes another person with any amount of drugs. For purposes

of enlistment, "drug trafficking" will be considered any unlicensed sale,

barter, transportation, or trade of drugs.

3253. VERIFICATION

. Qualification for enlistment will be verified through

use of the forms and processing procedures outlined below. Recruiters will

accomplish these procedures as early as possible in processing.

Additionally, recruiters will terminate the processing of any applicant who

is unwilling to complete these forms. These forms are required for all

enlistments and reenlistments.

1. Statement of Understanding

. All applicants are required to sign a

statement indicating their awareness of the Marine Corps drug policy. Drug

involvement by an applicant will not be tolerated once this statement has

been completed.

a. The Statement of Understanding (SOU), shown in figure 3-5, on page

3-65, imparts a basic understanding of the Marine Corps policy on the illegal

use of drugs. The SOU will become Annex "A" to the DD Form 4.

b. Recruiters will be available to assist the applicant in completing

the SOU.

2. Drug Abuse Screening Form

. The Drug Abuse Screening Form, shown in

figure 3-6 on page 3-66, provides essential information that will determine

an applicant's eligibility for enlistment.

a. Part I - Purpose

(1) Applicant

. Each applicant will complete all of Part I.

(2) Recruiter

. Ensure that applicants completely and accurately

complete Part I of the form.

b. Part II - Certification

(1) Applicant

. Complete, sign, and date the appropriate blocks:

(2) Recruiter

.

(a) Complete the recruiter signature blocks after the

applicant has certified the disclosures by signing Part II.

(b) Process a drug waiver, if considered appropriate.

c. Part III - Recertification

(1) All members of the DEP and members of the SMCR awaiting IADT

are required to complete Part III of this form before enlistment onto active

duty for training. Recertification will be verified and signed by the MEPS

Liaison NCO.

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(2) Applicants who enlist/reenlist directly into the Marine Corps

or the Marine Corps Reserve are not required to complete Part III of this

form.

d. Destruction of Information

. As indicated on the Drug Abuse

Screening Form, this form will be destroyed when a recruit leaves recruit

training.

3. Warning. The recruiter and the MEPS Liaison NCO will warn all applicants

that they will be tested for drugs and alcohol as part of the pre-service

physical. Any use of drugs or alcohol confirmed by testing will result in

disqualification and immediate discharge from the DEP. Any subsequent use of

illegal drugs will be confirmed by urinalysis within the first 24 hours of

"processing" at the recruit depots. Enlistees who test positive for any

illegal drug will

be processed for erroneous/fraudulent enlistment and

returned home.

3254. WAIVERS

1. In all cases involving drug use/abuse, the appropriate waiver approval

must be documented on the DD Form 1966.

2. No drug-related waiver will be considered without a signed, complete

copy of the Drug Abuse Screening Form (see figure 3-6 on page 3-66).

3. Waivers will not be granted to non-prior service applicants who:

a. Have a history of drug or alcohol dependency or addiction; or

b. Have a court conviction for any drug offense (except simple

possession of cannabis [35 grams or less], and steroids); or

c. Admit to trafficking marijuana or other illegal drugs. Note: An

individual who illegally, wrongfully, improperly furnishes another person

with any amount of drugs. For purposes of enlistment, "drug trafficking"

will be considered any unlicensed sale, barter, transportation, or trade of

drugs.

d. Applicants who have been disqualified for testing positive on the

DAT at MEPS, and have not waited 45 days for THC (1

st

Test, 24 months for 2

nd

test), and 1 year for cocaine.

4. Prior service Marines and other service applicants (completed recruit

training) who have received a court-martial, NJP, or discharge as a result of

drug use or drug related offense, to include positive urinalysis, are not

eligible for enlistment/reenlistment. Applicants who have received an Entry

Level Separation (did not graduate from recruit training) as a result of drug

use or drug related offense, to include positive urinalysis, will require a

mandatory 2 year wait from date of separation before submission for waiver

consideration

. Any subsequent drug usage after discharge is not eligible for

enlistment. No exception to this policy will be considered.

5. Waiver Authority

. Table 3-5 on page 3-63 will be used to determine

eligibility/ineligibility for enlistment and the appropriate waiver

authority. The table applies for all applicants for enlistment. Additional

guidance is provided as follows:

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a. Convictions for possession of drug paraphernalia will be treated,

for the purpose of an enlistment waiver, as if they were convictions for

possession of the actual drug associated with the particular piece of

paraphernalia.

b. Applicants who have used hemp oil products and test positive for THC,

will be classified under the current accession standards for enlistment as

“Testing positive for THC” and are disqualified for enlistment per DOD

USMEPCOM Instructions. An applicants’ hemp oil use in itself (admittal

without testing positive for THC) is not illegal and will therefore not be

classified as a waiver, nor documented in the enlistment package.

c. The commanding officer of the recruiting station may waive the

illegal use of prescription drugs prior to enlistment in the DEP when an

applicant has been administered a prescription drug for medical purposes by a

parent or person acting in the capacity of "loco parentis" when that drug has

not been prescribed for the applicant. Examples include, but are not limited

to, Valium and Tylenol III. All other illegal use of prescription drugs

requires a waiver from the district commander.

d. Each decision authority (e.g., the recruiter; NCOIC; the CO Marine

Corps recruiting station; the CO, Marine Corps District; or the CG,

recruiting region) may deem the extent of an applicant's pre-service drug

involvement to be excessive and opt not to favorably endorse the applicant's

waiver request thereby terminating processing.

6. Failure to Disclose

. An applicant may be discharged for failure to

disclose use or abuse of illegal or prescribed drugs, to include convictions

resulting from that use or abuse. The recruiter will advise the applicant of

the serious ramifications which could result from failure to disclose.

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TABLE 3-5

APPLICANTS WITH PRESERVICE DRUG USE/ABUSE

Column A Column B

R

U

L

E

If the applicant admits to involvement with: Then the waiver authority is:

Any drug related court conviction, except

simple possession cannabis/ steroids (30 grams

or less)

1

Drug or Alcohol Dependency

No waiver

authorized/applicant not

eligible for enlistment. (See

Table 3-16, page 3-167) (Note

1)

2 Sacramental/Religious Use of Peyote by Native

American Indians

No waiver required for

preservice/In-Dep (Note 3)

3 Pre-Dep Marijuana (1-50/Steroid

experimentation or specific prescription drug

use (see para3254.5c)

CO Recruiting Station(Note 3)

Pre-Dep Marijuana (51-200)/steroids abuse

(other than experimentation) or any pre-

service drug use not covered in Rule 3 if use

was OVER 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO DEP

CO Marine Corps District(Note

2)

4

IN-DEP MARIJUANA/STEROIDS (to include PREVIOUS

USMC, and other services DEP). Any

prescription drug use not covered in rule 3.

CO Marine Corps District(Note

4)

5 IN-DEP Drugs, (Other than Marijuana/ Steroids,

to include previous USMC, and other services

DEP)

CG Recruiting Region(Note 5)

(Note 2)

6 Pre-Dep Marijuana (201+)/preservice use of

cocaine, inhalants, narcotics, opiates

hallucinogens, peyote, psychoactives, except

as noted in Rules 3 and 4 above, if use was

WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF DEP-IN

CG Recruiting Region (Note 3)

(Note 2)

7 Disqualified for Positive Test Drug Alcohol

Test (DAT) at the MEPS

No Waivers are authorized.

(Note 5)

Note 1: Questionable situations will be referred to CG MCRC for review.

Note 2: Sub delegation of authority to lower levels is not authorized.

Note 3: Recruiting Station Commanding Officers are authorized to enlist

Native Americans who have partaken in the sacramental/religious

use of peyote for bona fide traditional religious ceremonies

without a waiver. Native Americans shall not use peyote on duty

or within 24 hours of participation in any DEP function/shipping.

This policy is self policing, and recruiter verification is NOT

required. DO NOT RECORD PEYOTE USE ON DRUG SCREENING FORM

.

Note 4: Applicants requiring district level drug waivers (other than MJ)

must be approved by the District Commanding officer.

Note 5: The Commanding Officer Marine Corps District may consider an

applicant discharged from the DEP (USMC or Other Service) who was

previously denied an IN-DEP drug usage waiver, or an applicant

who was denied enlistment due to a positive DAT or Alcohol, who

has waited 45 days for marijuana (THC) and alcohol, and 1 year for

Cocaine. The effective date is the date of the DAT Test results.

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STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

MARINE CORPS POLICY CONCERNING ILLEGAL USE OF DRUGS

1. Purpose

. The purpose of this document is to make sure that you

completely understand the Marine Corps policy on the illegal use of drugs.

2. Policy

. The illegal distribution, possession or use of drugs is not

tolerated in the United States Marine Corps. Furthermore, each instance of

illegal drug use by a Marine makes that Marine unfit for duty and a risk to

the safety of fellow Marines.

3. Certification

. I certify that I completely understand the Marine Corps

policy on the illegal use of drugs. I understand that I will be screened for

alcohol and given a urinalysis test for drugs during my initial MEPS

physical, and given a urinalysis test for drugs within 24 hours of my

arrival at recruit training. I understand that if I test positive for drugs

or alcohol at the MEPS, I will be disqualified for enlistment. I understand

that if I test positive on the urinalysis at MCRD, that I will be subject to

an administrative discharge from the Marine Corps and possibly to courts-

martial. I also understand that once I enlist into the Delayed Entry Program

(or SMCR awaiting IADT) any illegal use of drugs may adversely affect my

ability to commence active duty for training, to obtain an enlistment

program, or bonus.

_________________________ _______________________

(Applicant's Signature) (Date)

____________________________ _______________________

(Applicant's Printed Name) (Social Security Number)

4. Recruiter Verification

. I certify that I have completely explained the

Marine Corps policy on the illegal use of drugs to the above named applicant

and advised (Applicant's name) to be thoroughly honest in completing the

Drug Abuse Screening form.

________________________ _______________________

(Recruiter's Signature) (Date)

5. MEPS Liaison Verification

. I certify that I have completely explained

the Marine Corps policy on the illegal use of drugs to the above-named

applicant and advised (Applicant's name) to be thoroughly honest in

completing the Drug Abuse Screening form.

___________________________ _______________________

(MEPS Liaison's Signature) (Date)

Figure 3-5.--Statement of Understanding - Marine Corps Policy Concerning

Illegal Use of Drugs.

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DRUG ABUSE SCREENING FORM

______________________________________________________________________

NAME STATION MEPS DATE

PART I: Purpose

. The purpose of this form is to make sure that you tell us

the extent of any illegal drug involvement before you are further processed

for enlistment. Refusal to complete the requested information will result in

termination of your enlistment processing.

1. Drug use

. Put your initials under either "NO" or "YES" to all drugs

listed. If you answer "YES" to any drug, list amounts used, dates used, and

reason for drug use. Dates will include YYMMDD.

DRUG TAKEN

NO YES

TOTAL

AMOUNT

DATE

STARTED

DATE

STOPPED

REASON

AMPHETAMINES (SPEED)

BARBITURATES (DOWNERS)

COCAINE

HEROIN

MARIJUANA/HASHISH THC)

STEROID

MESCALINE

MUSHROOMS (PSILOCYBIN)

OPIUM

PCP

PEYOTE

QUAALUDES

VALIUM

LSD

ECSTASY/CRYSTAL METH

OTHER (SPECIFY)

PART II: Certification. I certify that I have completely disclosed the extent

of my illegal drug use as indicated above.

_________________________________ ______________________________

Applicant's Printed Name & Date Applicant's Signature and Date

__________________________________ ______________________________

Recruiter's Printed Name, Grade & Date Recruiter's Signature and Date

PART III: Recertification

(Members of the DEP or Awaiting IADT). I certify

that the information I have previously given about my illegal involvement

with drugs remains the same as in Part I. If my illegal use or involvement

with drugs has changed, I have indicated the changes below:

DRUG TAKEN NEW AMOUNT DATE STARTED DATE STOPPED TOTAL IN-DEP USE

______________________________________________________________________

_____________________

__________________________________

Enlistee's Printed Name Enlistee's Signature and Date

______________________

__________________________________

MEPS Service Rep Printed Name/Grade MEPS Service Rep Signature/Date

THIS FORM WILL BE DESTROYED WHEN THE RECRUIT LEAVES RECRUIT TRAINING.

Figure 3-6. --Drug Abuse Screening Form

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CHAPTER 3

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT

SECTION 2: ENLISTMENT CRITERIA

PART F: MENTAL APTITUDE

3260. PURPOSE

. Applicants are mentally tested to determine if they meet

the aptitude standards established for enlistment and to further determine

appropriate occupational assignments.

3261. CRITERIA

1. Mental Aptitude Screening

. Prior to formal mental testing, recruiters

will screen each applicant to eliminate those who are not likely to qualify

for enlistment.

a. General Information

(1) The four mental screening tests authorized for use by the

Recruiting Service, with their time requirements, are as follows:

Test Completion Time Required

USMC Enlistment Screening Test (EST): 50 minutes.

DOD EST: No more than 30 to 45 minutes should be allowed. Simply

tell the applicant to try to answer each question and not

to spend too much time on any one question.

Wide Range Achievement (WRAT): Only a few minutes are required.

Computer Adapted Screening Test (CAST): No fixed time limit.

(2) The variation in test time produces a trade-off. Shorter

screening time will produce a less accurate test result. There will be

exceptions to the rule, however, over time, the longer test will prove to

be the more reliable predictor of ASVAB performance.

(3) All applicants are to be administered an EST/CAST if they have

not taken the ASVAB, and have passed the WRAT (appropriate passing score for

the WRAT is 58 which equates to the 10th grade level).

(4) To further improve a prediction, and if time permits, and

applicant can be screened using more than one test. However, recruiters

should not give applicants the same test more than once. If results equate

to estimated AFQTs, then they should be averaged.

b. USMC Enlistment Screening Test (EST)

. Comprehensive instruction

are contained in the "USMC EST Scoring Instructions Pamphlet," published

separately.

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c. DoD Enlistment Screening Test (EST)

. There are two versions of the

DoD EST: 81a and 81b. Each version consists of two parts (arithmetic and

verbal) with a total of 48 questions, each worth one point. The score is

determined by the number of correct answers.

d. Computerized Adaptive Screening Test (CAST)

e. Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT)

(1) General

(a) Like other screening tests, the WRAT will normally be

administered at recruiting stations and substations. However, because

screening with the WRAT only takes a few minutes, it can easily be given in

homes, schools or other places where an interview is given.

(b) The reading section, level 2, includes the 11 lines

beginning with the letter "A" and ending with the word "Synecdoche." The

portions above and below these 11 lines will be covered, or in some other

appropriate manner removed from view, prior to administration of the test.

(2) Testing Procedures

(a) Select a quiet area, beyond the hearing range of other

applicants. If possible, seat the applicant comfortably at a desk or table.

(b) Ensure that each applicant test individually. Do not

conduct group testing under any circumstances.

(c) Advise applicants that they will be tested to determine

if they meet minimum reading standards and that they:

1

Will be shown their name in print and requested to

identify and state aloud each of the letters in order.

2

Will be shown a series of letters on the first line,

followed by a series of words on remaining lines, and requested to read

aloud, in order, as many letters and words as possible. If the applicant is

unable to read a word (or letter), move on.

3

Will not be required to define any word's meaning.

(d) Testing may be terminated if the applicant attains a

score of 58 (10th grade), yet the applicant will not be required to be

beyond a score of 64.

(3) Scoring

(a) Each letter and word read successfully has a value of one

point. Words or letters that the applicant was unable to read will not be

counted. For example, if the applicant makes no mistakes reading each letter

and word in order, up to and including the word "prevalence," the score is

58. If a word before "prevalence" is missed the applicant must read a word

beyond "prevalence" to make up for the word missed or their score is 57.

(b) The minimum passing test score is 58. The maximum

attainable score is 89.

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2. Mental Aptitude Testing

a. Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

. The ASVAB is

the test used by the Armed Forces to determine eligibility. Eligibility

standards, by education tier, are established in table 3-6 on page 3-85.

The following specific ASVAB policy guidance is provided:

(1) Valid photo ID is required for applicants to take the ASVAB

test, at MET sites or MEPS.

(2) Scores from valid "Student Testing Program (STP)" or

"Production" versions of the ASVAB test may be used to determine eligibility

for enlistment.

(3) Valid tests or retests sponsored by other services will be

considered valid for enlistment in the Marine Corps.

(4) Test scores are valid up to 2 years after the test date. Test

scores must be less than two years old to ship to recruit training.

(5) Only the most recent valid test or retest results will be

used for enlistment purposes.

(6) Mental Group Categories are established by the Department of

Defense (DoD). The Mental Group Categories used for Marine Corps applicants

are:

(a) Category 1: AFQT 93 - 99

(b) Category 2: AFQT 65 - 92

(c) Category 3A: AFQT 50 - 64

(d) Category 3B: AFQT 31 - 49

(e) Category 4: AFQT 21 - 30

b. Request for Examination (USMEPCOM Form 680-3A-E)

. USMPECOM 714A-E

has changed to the USMEPCOM 680-3A-E. Recruiters will prepare the USMEPCOM

Form 680-3A-E, to request examination of applicants at either a MEPS or a MET

site. Prior to testing at one of these sites, the form will be completely

filled out, including certification statements on the reverse side.

Medically disqualified applicants will not be authorized to take initial

ASVAB or retest. Each applicant will present one copy of the form to the

MEPS personnel during their initial MEPS or MET site visit. USMEPCOM Form

680-3A-E is also used for retests, after an initial test. The following

general instructions apply to preparation of USMEPCOM Form 680-3A-E. The

only change between the two forms (MEPCOM 714A-E and the MEPCOM 680-3A-E) is

the addition of Block 5.f., Alien Registration Number for all Lawful

Permanent Residence applicants.

(1) All shaded coding blocks on the form will be completed by

MEPS personnel. MEPS personnel will also complete items 18-19.

(2) The recruiter completes all unshaded items

(see figure 3-7 on

page 3-71) and the appropriate certification on the form.

(3) Applicants will sign item 21 and complete the appropriate

certification.

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c. ASVAB Retesting

(1) Individuals who are enlisted in the DEP or the SMCR awaiting

IADT will not be retested, under any circumstances.

(2) USMEPCOM Form 714A-E/USMEPCOM Form 680-3A-E is used for all

tests. In a retest, the complete ASVAB will be administered. It is the

recruiter/non-commissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) responsibility to verify

the previous test versions and the previous test dates. Applicants given

same version of the ASVAB or re-tested too early on the ASVAB based on

information provided by the recruiter/NCOIC to the test administrator, whose

scores are later invalidated are to be considered retested, and must wait the

prescribed period to retest. However, all applicants, regardless of score,

type of test taken, or branch of service tested for, are authorized to

retest 1 month after their 1st and 2nd test, and 6 months after their 3

rd

or

subsequent test. Table 3-7 on page 3-77 further delineates authorized and

prohibited retest situations. Refer to MCO P1100.75 for detailed retesting

policies for non-prior service applicants.

(3) If the retested ASVAB score is twenty (20) points or more,

higher than the previous ASVAB test score, a confirmation test and interview

are required. These are conducted at the MEPS by the Test Control Officer

(TCO). The confirmation test score is not used for enlistment. The

confirmation test only is used to confirm the re-test as valid.

3262. VERIFICATION

1. Mental aptitude will be verified by recruiters, MEPS Liaison NCO's (MEPS

LNCO), and MEPS personnel involved with enlistment processing.

2. The MEPS will validate all ASVAB test results to ensure honesty in both

the applicant and the recruiter. The validation process will indicate test

results that need verification. The verification process may require an

interview, a retest, or both. If an applicant's original scores are valid,

enlistment processing may continue with those scores.

a. If the applicant's original scores are suspect, then a verification

retest may be given to validate suspect test results. If the applicant's

retest scores are not qualifying, see para 3261.2.c. In addition to routine

verifications, a verification test may be required by the MEPS if they have

reason to suspect that unauthorized means were used to inflate the test

scores.

3263. WAIVERS

. Waivers of mental prerequisites are not authorized.

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Figure 3-7.--USMEPCOM Form 680-3A-E

Completion Instructions.

The following lettered and numbered paragraphs correspond with items on

the front of the USMEPCOM Form 680-3A-E.

a. Service Processing For

. Enter "DMR" or "DMV"

b. Prior Mil Service

. Enter an "X" in "YES" or "NO," as appropriate

c. Sel Serv Class

. (Leave blank)

d. Sel Serv Reg No

. (Leave blank)

1. Social Security Number (SSN)

. Enter applicant's SSN in space provided.

Enter one number per space. Applicants must validate their SSN when

reporting for testing.

2. Name

. Enter the applicant's complete, full, legal name in capital letters

allowing one space between last and first names and between first and middle

names. There is room for a maximum of 27 letter and spaces. Do not exceed

this limit and do not use punctuation.

3. Current Address

. Enter the applicant's current street, city, county,

state, country, and zip code.

4. Home of Record

. Enter the street, city, county and state, country, and

zip code that the applicant claims as a permanent home of record, or simply

enter "SAME AS ITEM 3."

5. Citizenship

. Enter an "X" in the appropriate block, and enter the Alien

Registration Number if applicable, in Block 5.f., for all Lawful Permanent

Residents.

6. Sex

. Enter an "X" in the appropriate block.

7. a. Racial Category

. Enter and "X" (one or more) in appropriate blocks.

b. Ethnic Category

. Enter “X” in one of the blocks:

8. Marital Status

. Enter the applicant's legal status as it relates to

marriage.

9. Number of Dependents

. Enter the number of individuals who are either

totally or partially dependent on the applicant for support.

10. Date of Birth

. Enter the applicant's date of birth in a 6 digit

(YYYYMMDD) format. A date of birth of 10 November 1980 would be entered as

"19801110".

11. Religious Preference (Optional)

. Enter as appropriate code from

appendix “C”.

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Figure 3-7.-- USMEPCOM 680-3A-E

Completion Instructions.

12. Education

. Enter the highest education level completed at the time of

examination and using the coding instructions shown in appendix “C”.

13. Proficient in Foreign Language

. Enter “yes” or “no”, if yes; specify.

14. Valid Driver’s License

. Enter “yes” or “no”, if yes; specify: STATE,

LICENSE NUMBER, AND EXPIRATION DATE.

15. Place of Birth

. Enter City, State and Country.

16. Aptitude

.

a. ASVAB Required to Enlist? Enter “X” in “yes” or “no”

b. ENLIST under Student Test Scores? Enter “X” in “yes” or “no”

c. TEST Type, enter “X” in appropriate block

d. RETEST, enter “X” in appropriate block

e. PREVIOUS Test Dates (YYYYMMDD)

f. PREVIOUS Test Versions. 1___________ 2. __________

17. a. Recruiter ID/SSN

. Enter SSN of recruiter.

b. Station ID

. Enter the recruiting station's MCC and a two-digit

abbreviation for the RSS.

18. Test Administrator SSN/ID

. (Completed by MEPS Personnel)

19. Test Administrator Signature

. (Completed by MEPS Personnel)

20. Medical

.

a. MEDICAL EXAM REQUIRED? Enter “X” in “yes” or “no”

b. EXAM Type: enter “X” in appropriate block

c. DTE LAST FULL MEDICAL EXAM: (YYYYMMDD)

21. Applicant Signature

. The applicant will sign in this block

22. MIRS Coding

. (Completed by MEPS Personnel)

23. Applicant Certification in Presence of Test Administrator

. The MEPS

will verify the applicant's identify using a photo ID. If a photo ID is

unavailable, or if the ID presented does not appear to match the applicant,

the test administrator will put the applicant's right thumbprint in the first

attempt block. The applicant certifies their identity by signing on the line

at the time of testing.

Figure 3-7.-- USMEPCOM 680-3A-E Completion Instructions-Cont'd.

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24. Right Thumbprint.

(Completed by MEPS Personnel)

25. Applicant Certification in Presence of Recruiting Personnel.

Applicant

will annotate with a “X” in the appropriate block(s) A,B,C or D:

a. I have never been tested. . . .

b. I was tested with the ASVAB on or about

Most Recent Date

at School, City, and State

c. Request for student scores (high school loop)

Most Recent Date

at School, City, and State

d. Yes, I want to keep my AFQT Scores from the Student Test listed in

“C” above.

e. Current or last high school attended (High School)

or

(13 Digit DOD High School Code)

.

f. Signature of applicant/social security number/date.

26. APPLICANTS CURRENT MEDICAL INSURER NAME

. Applicant will annotate

current medical insurer, if none; will sign to affirm no medical insurer.

27. APPLICANTS CURRENT MEDICAL PROVIDER NAME

. Applicant will annotate

current medical provider, if none; will sign to affirm no medical provider.

28. MEDICAL INSURER ADDRESS

: Street, City, State, Country, ZIP Code

29. MEDICAL PROVIDER ADDRESS

: Street, City, State, Country, ZIP Code

30. CERTIFICATION BY RECRUITING PERSONNEL

. Signature of Recruiter/Printed/

Typed Name of Recruiter/Date/Recruiter ID/Social Security Number/RSS/RS.

Figure 3-7.-USMEPCOM Form 714A-E/USMEPCOM 680-3A-E Completion Instructions -

Cont'd.

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TABLE 3-6

_____________________________________________________________________________

MINIMUM MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS

_____________________________________________________________________________

A B C

_____________________________________________________________________________

R If the applicant then the minimum and the minimum

U is a: AFQT score GT score

L required is required is

E Not Waiverable

_____________________________________________________________________________

1 Tier I

21 80

High school graduate

(Notes 1,2,3,4,5, 7 & 10)

_____________________________________________________________________________

2 Tier II

31 90

Alternative credential

holder(Notes 1,2,3,4, 8, & 10)

_____________________________________________________________________________

3 Tier III

50 90

Non-high school graduate

(Notes 1,2,3,4,6,8,9, & 10)

_____________________________________________________________________________

4 Tier I

21 80

High school senior

(Notes 1,2,3,4,5,7, & 10 )

_____________________________________________________________________________

NOTE 1

. Waivers of mental prerequisites are not authorized

NOTE 2

. Paragraph 3241 on page 3-47, and Appendix “C” of this Manual

provides details on education classifications and coding. For ease of

reference, however, the three-tiered system categories are provided below:

a. The Tier I category comprises all the following applicants:

(1) High school graduates/Religious based schools

(2) Adult education program graduates

(3) One-semester college/post-secondary students or graduates

(4) Alternate/continuation high school graduates (case-by-case)

(5) High school seniors at a traditional high school

(6) Home Study credential holders from Local, State or Nationally

accredited Home School Association

(7) National Guard Youth Challenge Program with GED earned while

in the Challenge Program

(8) Exit Exam Failures who enlist within one year of date of the

original exit exam

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b. The Tier II category comprises all the following applicants:

(1) Test-based credential holders (for example: GED, CHSPE)

(2) Attendance-based (Certificate of Competency) credential

holders

(3) Correspondence school graduates

(4) Home Study credential holders (Those not determined Tier I)

(5) Occupational program credential holders

(6) Adult High Schools/Alternate/continuation high school

graduates (case-by-case)

(7) Other non traditional high school credentials

c. The Tier III category encompasses those applicants who hold none of

the credentials listed for the Tier I or Tier II categories.

NOTE 3

. Where requirements for both the AFQT score and the GT score are

indicated, both scores must be met or exceeded. When appropriate, a CG MCRC

letter will publish changes to these minimum requirements. Verify education

category per paragraph 3242 on page 3-50 of this Manual.

NOTE 4

. All applicants must be at least 17 years old to be administered the

"production" version of the ASVAB (Note: Enlistment of high school juniors

and individuals less than 17 years old is not authorized.)

NOTE 5

. Applicants with an AFQT score of less than 31 are classified MG-IV

applicants. These applicants are not authorized enlistment without an

administrative review (this is not a waiver) by the district commanding

officer. They cannot require any moral/drug waiver above the recruiting

station level. Refer to operational guidelines published in, or in

conjunction with, the current MCRC Enlisted Recruiting Operations Plan.

NOTE 6

. High school dropouts (Tier III) are restricted for enlistment

because of limits placed on Tier III non-high school graduates. They cannot

require any moral/drug waiver above the recruiting station level. Refer to

operational guidelines published in, or in conjunction with, the current MCRC

Enlisted Recruiting Operations Plan.

NOTE 7

. High school seniors may enlist in the DEP as if they were graduates.

However, if an individual fails to graduate, notes 6 and 9 apply. Ineligible

applicants must be discharged from the DEP.

NOTE 8

. No moral/drug waiver above the recruiting station commanding officer

level.

NOTE 9

. Tier III applicants are not authorized enlistment without review and

approval from the appropriate Marine Corps District. They cannot require any

moral/drug waiver above the Marine Corps Recruiting station level.

NOTE 10

. To access (ship) as an Open Contract must have minimum sub-test

scores as outlined in MCO 1130.53 Enlistment Incentives Program (EIP) series.

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TABLE 3-7

_____________________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT RETEST ELIGIBILITY TABLE

_____________________________________________________________________________

A B C D

_____________________________________________________________________________

R If an applicant's and their was then the use of

U initial ASVAB first or administered: the test scores

L second for enlistment

E retest: purposes is:

_____________________________________________________________________________

1 Production Production less than 1 mo Prohibited (note 1)

and/or and/or more than 1 mo Authorized (note 2)

Institution Institution _________

R If an applicant's and their was then the use of

U initial ASVAB second or administered: the test scores

L subsequent for enlistment

E re-test: purposes is:______

2 Production Institutional less than Prohibited (Note 1)

6 months

and/or and/or

__Production

_______Institutional_____more than 6 months _Authorized (Note 2)

NOTE 1

: Authority to immediately retest applicants who were tested under

adverse conditions (such as illness, physical or emotional distress, or

undue distraction) rests with the MEPS commander. When applicants are

retested under this exception, the original test results will be destroyed

and not counted as a test taken; however, an alternative version of the ASVAB

must be used.

NOTE 2

: Recruiting activities may authorize production/Institutional

retesting of non-prior service applicants one month after the initial test

date, and the 1

st

re-test date, and 6 months for 2

nd

retest or subsequent

retests provided the following criteria are met:

a. The applicant has not previously retested.

b. The retesting is being required because the initial scores

(considering the applicant's education, training, and experience) do not

appear to reflect his or her true capability.

c. The retest is not being requested solely because the applicants

initial test scores did not meet the standards prescribed for enlistment

options or programs.

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CHAPTER 3

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT

SECTION 2: ENLISTMENT CRITERIA

PART G: PHYSICAL APTITUDE

3270. PURPOSE

. Applicants are required to meet specific physical standards

to ensure that they can adequately perform under the varied and rigorous

conditions to which they may be exposed in the Marine Corps.

3271. CRITERIA

1. General

a. Physical qualification for enlistment or reenlistment (broken or

continuous) into the Marine Corps, and into the SMCR will be determined by a

physical examination administered at the MEPS. With parental consent, ASVAB-

qualified 17-year-old applicants may be given a physical examination at the

MEPS.

b. Physical standards for enlistment or induction of males for all

services are contained in chapter 2, Army Regulation 40-501. These standards

are reprinted for the Navy and Marine Corps as Chapter 15, Section III,

Manual of the Medical Department (MANMED). The physical standards for

enlistment of females are generally the same as those for males.

c. Physical profiles, "PULHES”, were previously required by all of the

services, but are no longer used by the Marine Corps or Navy. Nevertheless,

physical profiling is routinely used at all MEPS and is recorded by MEPS

examiners on all applicants. Under this system, only profile numbers "1"

and "2" are acceptable.

2. Height and Weight Standards

a. Height standards for male applicants range from 58 to 78 inches.

Height standards for female applicants range from 58 to 72 inches.

b. Non-prior service (NPS) male and NPS female weight standards for

enlistment into the Delayed Entry Program or the SMCR awaiting Initial Active

Duty Training (IADT) are provided in tables 3-8 and 3-9, on pages 3-90/91.

c. Height/weight standards for prior service (Marine) applicants are

provided in table 3-10, page 3-92.

d. Table 3-11, page 3-93, shows waiver requirements for shipping NPS

males who exceed retention weight standards. Maximum five and ten percent

height/weight shipping standards are provided by table 3-12, page 3-94.

e. Applicants who exceed initial enlistment or accession standards will

be temporarily disqualified (TDQ). These applicants will be in a TDQ status

for a period of 4 days for every 1 pound overweight. Applicants must lose

the weight permanently. Applicants might try to lose weight in a more

expeditious fashion, such as the use of “diuretics”, laxatives or home

remedies. DoD Instruction 6130.4 paragraph E.1.36, and AR 40-501 paragraph

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2-37, refer to applicants with inabilities to perform functions that prevent

satisfactory performance of military duties. Applicants who are currently

using, or have used diuretics (including over-the-counter diuretics) within

the last 6 days fall under this category. The use of diuretics, laxatives or

home remedies can cause severe dehydration and are detrimental to applicant

health and the recruits ability to perform and function in a training

environment, and are therefore strictly prohibited. Recruiters will also

refrain from any involvement

in providing, suggesting advising or instructing

any applicant to use diuretics, laxatives, thermogenics, dietary supplements,

or home remedies for the purpose of expeditiously losing weight to meet

weight standards.

e. For waiver authority and procedures, refer to table 3-11, page 3-93,

and paragraph 3273, page 3-88.

3. Medical Screening

a. DD Form 2005 (Privacy Act Statement - Health Care Records)

. This

form is required by the Privacy Act of 1974. The form advises the applicant

of the need for personal information to facilitate health care. Simply

explain the form and have the applicant complete it.

b. DD Form 2807-2 (Medical Prescreen of Medical History Report)

.

(1) Recruiters

. The DD Form 2807-2 is the recruiter's basic medical

screening tool. It was established to properly prepare applicants for

medical examinations and to avoid expenditure of recruiting funds on

applicants who are obviously unqualified. In completing the form, the

recruiter will:

(a) instructions for completing the DD Form 2807-2 are

contained on page 1 of the form. Attention should be rendered to paragraph 4

of the instructions on page 1 of the DD 2807-2. Minimum of 1 day

in advance

of processing if “no support documentation is required

”, and 2 days in

advance of processing “if support documentation is required

”. The form will

be submitted to the MEPS LNCO at time of scheduling for processing. The last

name, first name, middle initial and SSN of the applicant will be entered at

the top of pages 2,3,4, and 5. Explain the purpose of pre-screening to the

applicant. Temporary conditions, such as overweight/under-weight and recovery

from surgeries, are sufficient reason to defer processing until the condition

is corrected. Applicant will not be asked or required to reveal whether they

are heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual. Should any other forms be used

for prescreening, ensure they do not contain any questions related to

homosexuality or homosexual conduct.

(b) To avoid needless expenditure of funds, discourage

applicants from further processing if they are obviously unqualified (e.g.,

missing a limb, missing an eye). If an applicant should insist on being

processed, follow the procedures listed in subparagraph 3271.3b(1) (h)2.

(c) Advise the applicant of the provisions of the Privacy Act

of 1974, completing the DD Form 2005 before completing the DD Form 2807-2.

(d) Advise female applicants that medical processing at MEPS

will not

include a pelvic and rectal examination. Pregnant applicants are

ineligible for enlistment or reenlistment. A medical examination may be

performed during an applicant's menstrual period, if the applicant concurs.

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(e) The DD Form 2807-2 does not require the height and weight

of the applicant. The applicant should be weighed without shoes or heavy

outer garments. Record the exact height in inches (e.g., 65 3/4 inches),

measurements of one-half inch or more will be rounded-up to the next higher

inch; measurements of less than one-half inch will be rounded-down to the

next lower inch. The height and weight will be annotated in upper part of

section 2.b. page 3, and the maximum weight permitted, based on the

applicant's height and age, will be recorded from the appropriate weight

table. (e.g. HT 68 1/2 WT 171 MAX 209)

(f) Complete parts 1 and 2 of the DD Form 2807-2. Request that

the applicant complete the form by initialing/checking "yes," or "no," in the

block opposite each question. If the applicant checks yes to the asked

question, follow guidance in the numbered parentheses(es) from page 1 of the

DD Form 2807-2. The applicant must provide a short explanation for each

"yes" answer in part 2.b. page 3.

(g) After parts 1 and 2 are completed, the applicant must

complete parts 3,4,5, and 6. This section contains the current and previous

Primary Care Physician(s), and Insurance Provider(s). This portion will be

reviewed by medical personnel and processing could be interrupted if they are

not annotated and a primary care physician and/or insurance provider exist.

Part 7 is the certification by the applicant that must be annotated signed

and dated by the applicant.

(h) Part 8 is the Parent or Guardian Signature for

Minor(Mandatory) or Parent Assisting to Complete Form (Voluntary). This

requires a signature from the parent or guardian for all minors (17 year old

applicants). Parents of those over 17 years old are encouraged to sign the

form. The intent of this parental/guardian signature is to use the parent to

assist in the completion and as a proof source for all medical history of the

applicant. No parental/guardian signature for a 17 year old applicant will

result in termination of processing by the MEPS, NO EXCEPTIONS.

(i) Part 9 is the certification of the Recruiting

Representative. It must be signed by the recruiting representative assisting

in completion of the form.

(j) Part 10 is for the Chief Medical Officers summary and

elaboration of all pertinent data.

(k) Part 11 is the Chief Medical Officer’s Prescreening

Comments, that will include authorization, not justified, or deferred for

further processing.

c. If a male applicant has a physical defect falling within the purview

of the Medical Remedial Enlistment Program (MEDREP), may be eligible for

waiver consideration (see current edition of MCO 1130.51). The MEDREP is not

available to female, reserve, and prior service applicants.

d. Applicants with orthodontic appliances (braces) may be enlisted into

the DEP or SMCR awaiting IADT. However, appliances must be removed and all

orthodontic work completed prior to the individual shipping to recruit

training. Prior to enlisting, the applicant must provide a letter from the

dentist (orthodontist) indicating that all orthodontic work has been or will

be completed prior to shipping to the recruit depot. Applicants will be

required to sign a statement in the Remarks section of DD Form 1966

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indicating their understanding that the Marine Corps will not incur any

obligation or costs incident to their orthodontic work either before or after

enlistment. District commanding officers will immediately discharge members

of the DEP or individuals awaiting IADT who will not or cannot have their

orthodontic work completed prior to shipping to recruit training. The

discharge will be effected in accordance with paragraph 4301, page 4-47.

e. If the applicant has a disqualifying medical factor and is not

eligible for the Medical Remedial Enlistment Program, the MEPS physician will

inform the applicant of the same; either in person or if the applicant is no

longer physically present at MEPS, in writing over the physician's signature.

Advise the applicant that correction of disqualifying medical problems must

be at the applicant's own expense. No cost will be borne by the government.

If without funds, the applicant should be encouraged to contact the Public

Health Service or other free local health clinics.

f. Except for the Medical Remedial Enlistment Program, correction of

physical defects is strictly the responsibility of the applicant. Recruiting

personnel will not assume any medical responsibility either for themselves or

for the Marine Corps. The following actions are specifically prohibited:

(1) Suggesting cures, remedies, or medical procedures.

(2) Recommending a particular medical facility, doctor, dentist, or

other medical practitioner.

(3) Offering a promise or assurance that the applicant will be

accepted if the disqualifying defect is corrected.

(4) Do not make a final determination on the applicant's medical

status. instead, take the following actions as appropriate:

(a) Defer the applicant from further processing if the applicant

has one or more "temporary" disqualifying medical problems until the problems

are corrected.

(b) Defer the applicant from further processing if the

applicant has one or more "permanent" disqualifying medical problems. Submit

the pre-screening medical form and relevant medical documentation provided by

the applicant to the MEPS LNCO for review by the medical officer.

NOTE

: If an applicant has a disqualifying factor, do not expend government

monies for travel, meals, or lodging until the medical officer has authorized

further processing.

(c) For qualified applicants and applicants authorized by the

medical officer for further processing, forward the complete Medical Pre-

screening Form, along with the applicants file, to the examining facility.

(5) Definition

. The term "relevant medical documentation" used

above means one or more, as applicable, of the following:

(a) Records from the applicant's physician if the applicant

is currently under treatment or was treated within the past 5 years. These

records should attest to the current status of the ailment and outline the

treatment and prognosis.

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(b) In the case of "hospitalization," a copy of the hospital

discharge summary.

(c) In the case of "surgery," a copy of the surgical report,

pathology report and hospital discharge summary.

(d) In the case of "psychiatric data," the psychiatrist,

psychologist, or hospital should send records that discuss the current status

and the previous status and prognosis of the applicant directly to the MEPS

physician (addressed by name).

(6) Specific Guidance

. The instructions contained on DD Form

2807-2, page 1 contain specific guidance for what is required if the response

to a question is “yes”. The Explanation of Codes section of page 1 contains

seven specific categories of documentation or procedure that will or may be

required for processing the applicant. These must be adhered to by

recruiting personnel.

(7) Additional Guidelines for Recruiters

(a) The following guidelines are provided to assist in the

screening of applicants for enlistment. They do not replace or supersede

the findings and recommendations which may be received from the MEPS. It

is intended that these guidelines identify conditions which will require

correction or medical statements or records from an applicant's private

physician.

(b) The following defects and medical conditions are

temporarily disqualifying. Processing an applicant with one or more of

these problems should be deferred until the defect has been corrected or

the recommended period of time following treatment has passed. Reports

of medical care from an applicant's private physician for review by a

MEPS medical examiner may be required.

1

Over or underweight. Weight loss or gain will not be

greater than two pounds per week. A one pound increment requires a four day

waiting period. Use of diuretics as a means of weight loss is also

temporarily disqualifying.

2

Any condition that is currently painful or inflamed.

Includes all active infections.

3

Hepatitis within six months of cure or completion of

medical care.

4

Hernia operation within the preceding three months.

5

Orthopedic surgery within the preceding six months.

6

Any fracture still in a splint or cast.

7

Pregnancy, regardless of stage, until menses have

resumed.

8

Any condition which requires surgery or for which

surgery has been recommended.

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(c) The following commonly occurring conditions do not meet

established physical standards and may be permanently disqualifying. None of

these conditions should be referred to the MEPS examiner without additional

medical information and the records of the applicant's private physician, or

a recent medical statement addressing diagnosis, course of care, and current

condition with regard to probable assignment to arduous military duty.

1

Heart murmur.

2

History of high blood pressure not requiring

medication.

3

Ruptured (herniated) disc.

4

Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) ("shaving bumps").

5

Amputation of finger(s) or toe(s).

6

Any condition requiring regular or periodic use of

medication.

7

Any history of cancer (except some types of skin

cancer, testicular cancer and some types of cancer of the cervix), including

leukemia and Hodgkin's disease (lymphoma).

8

Orthopedic surgery.

9

Allergies or hay fever.

10

Sensitivity to bee or insect stings/bites.

11

Asthma.

12

Enuresis (bedwetting) past age 12.

13

Somnambulism (sleepwalking) past age 12.

14

Chronic motion sickness.

15

Shoulder or knee surgery or serious injury.

16

Chronic foot or back problem.

17

Amenorrhea or Dysmenorrhea.

18

Albuminuria (albumin or protein in the urine.)

19

Hematuria (red blood cells or blood in the urine.)

20

Glycosuria (sugar in the urine).

21

Small skull prosthesis (plate).

22

Any psychological or psychiatric hospitalization or

counseling.

23

Peptic ulcer (gastric or duodenal).

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24

Ear surgery.

25

Surgery of the abdomen (except appendectomy).

26

Bone or joint surgery.

27

Painful or trick joint.

28

Surgery on female organs.

29

Brain surgery.

30

Medical conditions requiring intermittent or chronic

use of steroids.

31

History of cataracts.

32

Detached retina.

33

Intestinal (bowel) resection.

34

Victims of physical or sexual abuse.

35

Any applicant who has a tattoo, brands, or ornamentation

relative to a gang membership or gang activities is potentially disqualified.

Refer to ALMAR 194/96 and ALMAR 127/97. Markings of this nature must be

reviewed by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and AUTHORIZED by the Recruiting

Station Commanding Officer, through the MEPS LNCO, prior to enlistment, and

the following statement must appear on the DD1966, Section VI – Remarks:

“I HAVE CONSULTED WITH THE MEPS CMO AND RESEARCHED THE TATTOO’S/BRANDS/

ORNAMENTATION OF SNA, AND THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH MARINE CORPS POLICY”

____________________________

MEPS LNCO

(d) The following conditions are not waiverable and should be

considered permanently disqualifying.

1

Vision

a

Blindness in one or both eyes.

b

Diplopia. Cataracts; cataract surgery (unless

there is an intraocular lens implant).

c

Visual acuity not correctable to at least 20/400.

d

History of keratotomy or kertomileusis.

e

Keratonoconus of any degree.

f

Refractive error in excess of +/-8.00 diopters.

2

Seizure disorder after age 5 and with seizure activity

and/or anticonvulsant medication in the 5 years immediately preceding MEPS

physical examination.

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3

Diabetes requiring insulin therapy or prolonged therapy

of any type.

4

Heart attack (myocardial infarction).

5

Valvular disease of the heart.

6

High blood pressure (hypertension), even if controlled

by medication.

7

Cerebral palsy.

8

Muscular dystrophy (progressive atrophy of the muscles).

9

Multiple sclerosis (nerve disease involving muscle

weakness and lack of coordination).

10

Mental retardation.

11

Imbecility (feebleness of the mind).

12

Schizophrenia and other psychosis or serious mental or

emotional illness.

13

Drug or alcohol addiction (active).

14

Hermaphroditism (state characterized by the presence

of both male and female sex organs).

15

Leprosy.

16

Mutism or aphonia , regardless of cause.

17

Amputation of arm or leg.

18

Tumor of the thyroid (neck) including large lymph nodes

if the degree of enlargement is such that it interferes with the wearing of

ordinary clothing.

19

Neurosyphilis of any form.

20

Acromegaly or gigantism (enlargement of hands, feet,

and/or face due to disease of pituitary gland).

21

Deafness in both ears even if aided by hearing aid.

22

Severe deformities of the mouth, throat or nose, that

interfere with speech or mastication or ordinary food, to include harelip or

hole in the roof of the mouth.

23

Deformities of a marked degree which will interfere

with normal body functions and weight bearing power (e.g., severe scoliosis

(curvature of the spine) or kyphosis (humpback)).

24

Noticeable limp.

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25

Empyema or unhealed sinuses of the chest wall following

surgery for empyema.

26

Intestinal bypass surgery.

27

Paralysis of any extremity.

28

One kidney - regardless of cause.

29

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

30

Any TATTOOS, BRANDING OR ORNAMENTATION on the Head and/or

Neck area.

31

Any TATTOOS, BRANDING OR ORNAMENTATION on other areas of

the body that are sexist (express nudity), racist, eccentric or offensive in

nature, express an association with conduct or substances prohibited by the

Marine Corps Drug Policy and the UCMJ, to include tattoos associated with

illegal, drugs, drug usage, or paraphernalia, are prohibited. Reference is

ALMAR 194/96 and ALMAR 127/97. See additional guidance on page 3-149.

32

Any TATTOOS, BRANDING OR ORNAMENTATION on ANY area of the

body that depict vulgar or anti-American content, brings possible discredit

to the Marine Corps, or associates the applicant with any extremist group or

organization is INELIGIBLE FOR ENLISTMENT. Reference is ALMAR 194/96 and

ALMAR 127/97. See additional guidance on page 3-149.

33

Dental ornamentation. Refer to ALMAR 127/97.

(e) The above recommendations are not intended to replace or

entirely list the physical defects which do not meet the standards for

acceptance into the naval service. Questionable cases should be referred to

the appropriate local medical department representative at the MEPS or the

appropriate local medical department representative at the MEPS or the

district headquarters. Questionable cases involving applicants who are in

all other ways qualified may be referred to the CG MCRC via the chain of

command.

(8) Medical Officer

. The examining officer will:

(a) Review the medical pre-screening form and evaluate any

documentation submitted.

(b) Recommend that further processing continue immediately or

after a period of rehabilitation under medical supervision, or that further

processing be discontinued in order to avoid unnecessary government expense.

(c) If an individual has been processed at the MEPS and

subsequently medically disqualified, determine whether recruiting personnel

should have identified the disqualifying factor(s). If recruiting personnel,

as laymen, could reasonably have been expected to determine medical

disqualification, place a statement in the Remarks section to indicate that

the recruiter should have made the determination and deferred the applicant

from further processing. Also, indicate the specific disqualifying

condition(s) the recruiter should have recognized.

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(d) Will determine if an outside physical examination (i.e.

Discharge/Separation Physical, Reserve Physical etc..) for prior service

Marine Corps applicants can be used for MEPS processing. If accepted by the

CMO, the outside MEPS physical will be used to conduct an inspection Exam,

and forwarded as part of the Prior Service application. If not accepted by

the local CMO, the prior service applicant will be required to complete a

full examination at the MEPS.

(9) MEPS Commander

. At the close of each processing day, the MEPS

commander will forward a copy of the DD 2807-2 Medical Prescreen of Medical

History, to the recruiting station for each applicant who was medically

disqualified at the MEPS, and whose disqualification, in the opinion of the

medical staff, could have been determined by the recruiter. The commanding

officer of the recruiting station will take action, as appropriate.

3. Report of Medical History (DD 2807-1), Report of Medical Examination

(DD 2808), and SF 513 (Medical Record Consult Sheet)

. The medical history

and medical examination forms will be completed at the MEPS in accordance

with the current edition of AR 40-501. The SF 513 is only used when the

medical officer considers consultation to be appropriate.

4. Re-examination

. A complete physical re-examination is required if:

a. An individual does not commence active duty within 24 months from

the date of the last MEPS physical examination.

b. An individual does not reenlist within 12 months of the physical

examination given prior to discharge.

3272. VERIFICATION

. Physical qualifications will be determined by the MEPS

physician. MEPS LNCO's and other personnel involved with enlistment

processing will verify the qualifications listed on the DD 2807-2, DD 2807-1,

DD 2808, SF 507 (when applicable), and SF 513. MEPS LNCO’s must ensure that

a valid physical and physical examination inspection is performed in

accordance with current directives prior to entering the delayed enlistment

program (DEP) or being accessed on active duty or active duty for training.

3273. WAIVERS

. With the following exceptions, only the CG MCRC can approve

waivers of physical standards. These waivers are reviewed and a medical

recommendation is provided by the Bureau of Medicine (BUMED) to the CG MCRC.

1. Commanding officers of recruiting stations may waive an underweight

condition of up to 10 percent for all non-prior service applicants, male

and female, if the MEPS Chief Medical Officer concurs and the applicant can

wear standard size uniforms.

2. Waiver authority for weight standards (Tables 3-8 and 3-9) to enlist into

the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) can only be approved by MCRC G-3. Waivers

will only be entertained in cases meeting the following criteria:

a. Males 18% or less/Females 26% or less Body Fat Percentage, per the

MCO P6100.12 (Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test and Body Composition).

b. Pass the Initial Strength Test (Para 3274 page 3-89).

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13. Waiver authority for non-prior service applicants (Tables 3-9 and 3-12)

to ship to recruit training (accession) who exceed retention standards by

more than five percent is the Marine Corps District, and is contained in Rule

2 of Table 3-12. Region CG's have the authority to waive applicants who

exceed retention weight by more than ten percent, and is contained in Rule 3

of Table 3-11. Waiver requests will only be entertained in cases meeting the

following criteria:

a. Males 18% or less/Females 26% or less Body Fat Percentage per the

MCO P6100.12 (Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test and Body Composition).

b. Pass the Initial Strength Test (Para 3274 page 3-89)

4. Waiver requests for applicants or poolees who exceed both weight

standards contained in Tables 3-8, 3-9, 3-10 or 3-12, and Body Fat Percentage

per MCO P6100.12 (Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test and Body Composition

Program Manual), limitations will be treated as “Exception to Policy Weight

Waivers” and will personally be reviewed and decision by the MCRC CG.

5. Waiver requests for Prior Service Marine applicants who are overweight

(exceed weight and body fat percentages) must be submitted and endorsed by

the respective regional CG, before MCRC can forward to MMEA-6 for

consideration.

6. Waiver requests for applicants not meeting height standards will be

forwarded to the commanding general of the respective recruiting region.

Waivers for these applicants must include specific information pertaining to

uniform size (e.g., shoe size 12, neck 16, waist 34, etc.). This will allow

the appropriate recruiting region to determine if an applicant can be fitted

into a standard-size uniform. Heights below 58 inches (exact measurement)

will normally not be waived by the respective region CG.

7. The Medical Remedial Enlistment Program (MREP) authorizes enlistment of

non-prior service regular male applicants

with certain specific physical

defects other than weight. MCO 1130.51 applies.

3274. INITIAL STRENGTH TEST (IST)

1. The minimum standards for passing the Initial Strength Test are:

MALE IST

FEMALE IST

2 Pull Ups Flexed Arm Hang 12 seconds

44 Crunches 2 minutes 44 Crunches 2 minutes

1.5 Mile Run 13:30 minutes 1.5 Mile Run 15:00 minutes

2. The above standards are the only IST standards that will be used for

pre-ship screening and for physical (height/weight) waivers.

3. All shippers, male and female, requiring recruit training are required to

pass the IST (within 30 days) prior to shipping to recruit training

. All

shippers who do not require recruit training will pass a PFT (President's Own

excluded).

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______________________________________________________________________

TABLE 3-8

_____________________________________________________________________________

WEIGHT (ACCESSION) STANDARDS FOR MALE APPLICANTS WHO REQUIRE

_____________________________________________________________________________

RECRUIT TRAINING - INITIAL ENLISTMENT (CONTRACTING) STANDARDS

_____________________________________________________________________________

ONLY

_____________________________________________________________________________

HEIGHT MINIMUM WEIGHT MAXIMUM WEIGHT

(inches) (regardless of age) 16-20 21-30 31-35

years years years

_____________________________________________________________________________

58 96 148 153 152

59 98 153 158 157

60 100 158 163 162

61 102 163 168 167

62 103 168 174 173

63 104 174 180 178

64 105 179 185 184

65 106 185 191 190

66 107 191 197 196

67 111 197 203 202

68 115 203 209 208

69 119 209 215 214

70 123 215 222 220

71 127 221 228 227

72 131 227 234 233

73 135 233 241 240

74 139 240 248 246

75 143 246 254 253

76 147 253 261 260

77 151 260 268 266

78 153 267 275 273

79 157 274 282 277

80 160 281 288 285

________________________________________________________________________

NOTE 1

: These weight standards apply for contracting only (i.e., enlistment

into the delayed entry program). Standards for male applicants entering

active duty or initial active duty for training (i.e., "shipping" to recruit

training) are provided in table 3-12 on page 3-94.

NOTE 2

: Heights below 58 inches (exact measurement) normally will not be

waived. Measurements of one-half inch or more will be rounded-up to the next

higher inch (except 57.5); measurements of less than one-half inch will be

rounded-down to the next lower inch.

NOTE 3

: Applicants who exceeding contracting (DEP-IN) weight standards

require a waiver form the CG MCRC.

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TABLE 3-9

_____________________________________________________________________________

WEIGHT (ACCESSION) STANDARDS FOR FEMALE APPLICANTS WHO REQUIRE

_____________________________________________________________________________

RECRUIT TRAINING - INITIAL ENLISTMENT (CONTRACTING) AND SHIPPING

_____________________________________________________________________________

STANDARDS

_____________________________________________________________________________

HEIGHT MINIMUM WEIGHT MAXIMUM WEIGHT

(inches) (regardless of age) 16-20 21-30 31-35

_______________________________________years years years

___________

58 (NOTE 1) 91 120 123 126

59 94 124 127 130

60 97 128 131 134

61 100 132 135 138

62 104 137 140 143

63 107 141 144 147

64 110 146 149 152

65 114 150 153 156

66 117 155 157 161

67 121 160 163 166

68 125 164 167 170

69 128 169 173 175

70 132 174 177 180

71 136 179 181 185

72 140 184 187 190

73 144 189 192 195

74 148 195 197 201

75 152 200 203 206

76 156 205 208 211

77 160 211 214 217

78 164 216 219 222

79 168 222 225 228

80 173 228 231 234

__________________________________________________________________________

NOTE 1

: Heights below 58 inches (exact measurement) normally will not be

waived. Measurements of one-half inch or more will be rounded-up to the next

higher inch (except 57.5); measurements of less than one-half inch will be

rounded-down to the next lower inch.

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TABLE 3-10

_____________________________________________________________________________

WEIGHT (RETENTION) STANDARDS FOR APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT REQUIRE

_____________________________________________________________________________

RECRUIT TRAINING.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Males (regardless of age) Females (regardless of age)

_____________________________________________________________________________

HEIGHT WEIGHT HEIGHT WEIGHT

_____________________________________________________________________________

(inches) Min Max (inches) Min Max

_____________________________________________________________________________

58 91 132 58 91 120

59 94 136 59 94 124

60 97 141 60 97 128

61 100 146 61 100 132

62 104 150 62 104 137

63 107 155 63 107 141

64 110 160 64 110 146

65 114 165 65 114 150

66 117 170 66 117 155

67 121 176 67 121 160

68 125 181 68 125 164

69 128 186 69 128 169

70 132 192 70 132 174

71 136 197 71 136 179

72 140 203 72 140 184

73 144 208 73 144 189

74 148 214 74 148 195

75 152 220 75 152 200

76 156 226 76 156 205

77 160 232 77 160 211

78 164 238 78 164 216

79 168 244 79 168 222

80 173 250 80 173 228

_____________________________________________________________________________

NOTE 1

: The CG MCRC is the waiver authority for all prior service (Marine)

applicants who do not meet retention standards.

NOTE 2

: Measurements of one-half inch or more will be rounded-up to the next

higher inch (except 57.5); measurements of less than one-half inch will be

rounded-down to the next lower inch.

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TABLE 3-11

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WAIVER REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPPING

NPS TO RECRUIT TRAINING.

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A B C

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R If a shipper is: and then:

U

L

E

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1 5% or less over passes IST no waiver required

retention weight

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2 more than 5% passes IST district CO waiver

over retention weight required

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3 more than 10% over passes IST and region CG waiver

retention weight meets anthropo- required

metric standards

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4 Exceeds retention and passes IST MCRC CG Exception to

Body Fat Percentages Policy Waiver is required

NOTE 1

: Table 3-12 provides weights corresponding to 5% and 10% over

retention standards.

NOTE 2

: For official standards for the IST, refer to paragraph 3274.

NOTE 3

: For Marine Corps anthropometric standards, refer to MCO P6100.12.

NOTE 4: Weight waivers for overweight conditions will not be considered

unless the applicant meets anthropometric standards, refer to MCO P6100.12.

NOTE 5

: Weight waivers are not authorized for any shipper who requires

recruit training and cannot pass the IST.

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TABLE 3-12

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HEIGHT AND WEIGHT SHIPPING

STANDARDS FOR NPS MALE APPLICANTS.

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HEIGHT WEIGHT-5% OVER WEIGHT-10% OVER

(inches) retention standards retention standards

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58 139 145

59 143 150

60 148 155

61 153 161

62 158 165

63 163 171

64 168 176

65 174 182

66 179 187

67 185 194

68 190 199

69 196 205

70 202 211

71 207 217

72 213 223

73 219 229

74 225 235

75 231 242

76 237 249

77 244 255

78 250 262

79 256 268

80 263 275

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NOTE 1

: Commanding officers are responsible for ensuring adherence to these

standards prior to shipping a CONTRACTEED POOLEE to recruit training. Waiver

authority is in accordance with table 3-11, page 3-93.

NOTE 2

: CONTRACTED POOLEES exceeding retention standards by more than 10%

are eligible for a waiver from the region CG provided they do not exceed

accession standards and they pass the IST (see paragraph 3274) and meet the

Body Fat Percentages contained in Marine Corps anthropometric standards

(MCO 6100.10) ALMAR 326/97.

NOTE 3: CONTRACTED POOOLEES AND DIRECT ACCESSIONS who exceed both shipping

weight standards (over 10%) and Body Fat Percentages are not authorized to

ship without a CG MCRC EXCEPTION TO POLICY Weight Waiver.

NOTE 4

: Measurements of one-half inch or more will be rounded-up to the next

higher inch; measurements of less than one-half inch will be rounded-down to

the next lower inch.

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CHAPTER 3

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT

SECTION 2: ENLISTMENT CRITERIA

PART H: MORAL APTITUDE

3280. PURPOSE

. The moral character of an applicant must be determined to:

1. To prevent enlistment of persons whose social habits, such as theft,

arson, resistance to authority, etc., are a threat to unit morale and

cohesiveness.

2. To screen out persons who would likely become serious disciplinary

problems in the Marine Corps, and who would consequently divert resources

from the performance of military missions.

3. To ensure enlistees and their parents that the enlistee will not be

thrown into close association with criminals.

3281. CRITERIA

. Applicants with no criminal convictions, fines, or periods

of restraint are morally eligible for enlistment. However, the voluntary

disclosure, self admitted, or recruiter discovery, of any form of police/

criminal involvement by an applicant may require waiver as a moral

disqualification. In such cases, moral waivers will be processed per chapter

3, section 3, table 3-13, page 3-113.

3282. DEFINITIONS

. The following court-related terms are defined to assist

in determining an applicant's qualifications.

1. Adverse Juvenile Adjudication

a. Determination by a judge or jury in juvenile court proceedings that

the juvenile is guilty of, or that the individual committed the acts alleged

in the petition or complaint, based either on the merits of the case or on

the juvenile's admission of guilt or plea of guilty, and that the

determination was recorded in the court's records, and

(1) Regardless of whether sentence was then imposed, withheld, or

suspended, and,

(2) Regardless of subsequent proceedings in the same case to delete

an initial determination of guilt from court records, based on evidence of

rehabilitation or a satisfactory period of probation or supervision.

Examples of "subsequent proceedings" used in juvenile courts in the United

States are: "expungement", "record sealing", reopening the case to change

the original finding of "guilty" or "delinquency", or the plea of "guilty" or

admission of the truth of the allegations in the petition to "not guilty",

dismissal of the original petition, setting aside the adjudication of

"delinquency". Such subsequent proceedings merely recognize rehabilitation

and do not alter the fact that the juvenile committed the act for which the

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b. The term "adverse juvenile adjudication" is an adjudication as a

juvenile delinquent, wayward minor, youthful offender, delinquent child,

juvenile offender, incorrigible, and a declaration of the juvenile as a ward

of the court, or an award of probation or punishment by a juvenile court as

a result of an offense. The term "ward of the court", does not include the

adjudication of a juvenile as a "dependent", as "neglected", or as

"abandoned".

c. For purposes of a waiver, processing will be based on the severity

of the specific offense’s for which an applicant was adjudged or convicted

.

For Felonious Offense(s) reduced to lesser included offense(s), the level of

the waiver is the District Commanding Officer. The offense's severity will

be determined by the Uniform Guide List for Typical Offense’s

, Table 3-14,

page 3-115 or by the notes contained therein if the offense is not

specifically listed by name. Once the request for a moral waiver is at the

proper decision level, factors such as the applicant's age at the time of the

offense, the actual sentence imposed by the court, etc., will be considered.

2. Community Service

. A sentence of a specific amount of labor to be

performed for the benefit of the community at large. Community service is a

form of fine or restitution, but is not a form of restraint. Applicants who

have been directed by judicial authority to perform community service are not

eligible for enlistment until such service has been completed and the

appropriate waiver has been granted. No person will perform any type of

Community Service at any Marine Corps Recruiting Facility i.e. Recruiting

Station, Recruiting Sub-station or Permanent Contact Station. NO EXCEPTIONS.

3. Conviction

a. Determination of "guilty" by judge or jury, based either on the

merits of a case or on defendant's plea of "guilty" or "nolo contendere":

(1) Regardless of whether sentence was then imposed, withheld, or

suspended; and

(2) Regardless of subsequent proceedings in the case to delete an

initial determination of "guilty" from court records because of evidence of

rehabilitation or completion of a satisfactory probationary period. Examples

of "subsequent proceedings" used throughout the United States in adult

offender cases are: "pardon," "expungement," reopening of the case to change

the original finding of "guilty" or pleas of "guilty" or "nolo contendere" to

"not guilty" and dismissal of the charge, "amnesty," or setting aside of

conviction. Such subsequent proceedings recognize rehabilitation, but do not

alter the fact that the offender committed the criminal act.

b. Sanctions imposed by a law enforcement or quasi-law enforcement

agency in place of an official court hearing or trial will NOT BE considered

"convictions." Sanctions of this nature require a review by the RS CO. See

the following examples.

(1) An applicant is caught by the police defacing public property by

painting graffiti on a bridge. The officer directs the applicant to

sandpaper the bridge until it is clean, at which time he will forget about

the incident. This is a sanction and requires review by the RS CO.

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(2) An applicant is caught by the police defacing public property by

painting graffiti on a bridge. The applicant is charged, but subsequently

referred to a county-sanctioned juvenile first offender's program. Although

the applicant never appears in court, and probably has no court record, he

requires a waiver as if convicted.

Note

: As a general rule of thumb, any requirements imposed by an officer of

the court (i.e., judge, magistrate, district attorney, assistant district

attorney, juvenile officer, or probation officer), will be viewed as a

conviction

for enlistment purposes. Pretrial intervention or diversionary

programs will be considered a "conviction". Similarly, requirements imposed

by law enforcement officials, (i.e., police, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, or

state troopers), will be viewed as a sanction

. The key question is, "Was

this a formal program of the court?"

c. Convictions or charges that have been reduced for expediency, as in

"plea-bargaining", or plea to a reduced or lesser charge will be waived at

the level appropriate for the adjudicated/convicted charge(s) except in the

case of felony(s) reduced to lesser offense(s), which require District

Commanding Officer level waiver. Caution in these matters are to ensure NO

“recruiter impropriety or involvement” with judicial authorities prior to the

court conviction phase.

4. Expungement

. Some states have established procedures for the subsequent

"expunging of the record", "dismissal of charges", or "pardon" upon evidence

of rehabilitation of the offender. Such action has the legal effect of

extinguishing the initial "conviction" or "adverse juvenile adjudication" so

that, under state law, the applicant has no record of conviction or adverse

juvenile adjudication. In spite of this action, the record must be revealed

and a waiver of the applicant's disqualification(s) is required

at the proper enlistment decision level.

5. Felony

a. A "felony" will be defined as a conviction or adverse adjudication by

civil authorities (foreign or domestic), or action taken which is tantamount

to a finding of guilty of an offense for which the maximum penalty is death

or confinement under state or local law exceeding one year. Refer to

offenses listed in Table 3-14, on page 3-119 if not listed apply the above

rule.

b. An offense will be classified a "felony" without regard to the

offender's age when the offense was committed, or whether the offense was

disposed of by juvenile or adult criminal proceedings. An offense classified

as a felony under table 3-14, page 3-117, will be classified as a felony for

enlistment, regardless of state or local law.

c. In rare instances an offense may be classified as a single incident

felony

if more than one felony results from a single incident. Generally,

if the multiple incidents are not separated by location and time, and

involved no more than a single victim, they may be considered as a single

incident for waiver purposes. In order to be considered, the multiple

felonies must be related to one incident. For example:

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(1) An applicant broke into a house and steals a stereo. He is

charged with 2 felonies from this single incident, breaking and entering and

burglary. The applicants charges should be considered a single incident

felony for waiver purposes only, because he was charged with felony breaking

and entering and felony burglary. These crimes were the result of one

incident at one location.

(2) An applicant breaks into a house on Main Street, leaves that

location and travels a block or two to Broadway Avenue and breaks into

another house. He is charged with felony breaking and entering (2 counts)

and felony burglary (2 counts). Since these crimes were separated by

location and time and multiple victims, they will be treated as multiple

felonies, and not a single incident.

(3) An applicant over the span of a week, steals three stereo

components on different days, from the electronics stockroom where he is

employed. When charged, he has three (3) counts of burglary. Since these

crimes are not from one

incident and are separated by time, the single

incident felony rule does not apply, and are multiple felonies.

Note

: A spree of crimes throughout a neighborhood or over a span of time

(not related to a single incident, location or multiple victims), will not be

treated under the single incident felony scenario for waiver purposes.

6. Multiple serious offense

. “Multiple serious offenses” may be classified

as single incident, for waiver purposes only, by applying the same criteria

as listed above in para 5.c. for felonies.

7. Nolle Prosequi

. "Nolle Prosequi" is a declaration that the plaintiff in

a civil case, or the prosecutor in a criminal case, will drop prosecution of

all, or part, of a suit or indictment. "Nolle Prosequi" is an unresolved

judicial proceeding. It is not considered a form of restraint, and is not

necessarily

a bar to enlistment. It is, however, considered a conviction for

enlistment purposes and a waiver is required. Accordingly, an appropriate

level review is required prior to enlistment to ensure that the court's

finding of Nolle Prosequi was based on the merits of the individual case and

not to facilitate enlistment into the Armed Forces. If court documents by

court authorities (i.e. Judge, DA, A.D.A.) showing the "Nolle Prosequi" were

the result of insufficient evidence to convict or charge, then this will not

be viewed as a conviction.

8. Nolo Contendere

. "Nolo Contendere" is a plea made by a defendant in a

criminal action equal to an admission of guilt. With this plea a defendant

is subject to punishment, but leaves open the possibilities for denial of the

alleged facts in other proceedings. A waiver is required.

9. Probation

. The suspension of a sentence of an individual convicted but

not yet imprisoned for that conviction, on condition of continued good

behavior and regular reporting to (under the supervision of) a probation

officer or other agent designated by the court. Regional legal terms

synonymous to "probation" will be treated exactly as probation is used

throughout this manual. Except for those circumstances described in

paragraph 3282.13, page 3-100, applicants currently "on probation" are not

eligible for enlistment until the term of their probation is completely

fulfilled.

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10. Restraint

. "Restraint" includes suspension of a sentence (to include

unconditional suspended sentences), confinement or incarceration in any

Institution, probation (to include unsupervised unconditional probation), or

parole. As an exception to the foregoing, unconditional suspended sentences

and unsupervised unconditional probation, which result from conviction of

offenses listed in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of table 3-14, page 3-115, are not

considered restraint.

11. Sealed Juvenile Records

. Several states have provisions for "sealing

juvenile records" which serves to limit disclosures on the part of law

enforcement officials and judicial authorities. In spite of the legal effect

of such action, the applicant must reveal the record, and a moral waiver must

be granted to authorize enlistment in these cases.

12. Domestic Violence

. Domestic Violence is incompatible with military

service and contrary to the Marine Corps core values. Waivers for domestic

violence convictions (misdemeanor or felony) are not authorized, per the

amendment to the Lautenburg Amendment to the Federal Gun Control Act of 1968

for Military Personnel, unless the applicant has the conviction expunged or

pardoned. However, a moral waiver is still required from the Regional CG for

enlistment even after expungement. Pertinent information regarding domestic

violence:

a. The term “applicant” applies to both officer and enlisted applicants.

b. The term conviction means a judgment of guilty was entered against

the applicant in court. Unlike our usual waiver criteria, adjudication in

the juvenile system, pre-trial diversions, or cases resulting in deferred

judgments do not count as convictions for the purpose of this law. Reminder,

expungment or pardoning is not a conviction, but still requires a moral

waiver from the Regional Commanding General.

c. The term crime of domestic violence means an offense that has as its

factual basis, the use or attempted use of physical force, or threatened use

of a deadly weapon; committed by (applicant), a current or former spouse,

parent or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a

child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with

the victim as a spouse, parent or guardian, or by a person similarly situated

to a spouse, parent or guardian of the victims.

d. Some examples of domestic violence scenarios are:

(1) Applicant is father of girlfriend’s child. Girlfriend has

custody of child. During a visit, applicant beats the child and is convicted

of child abuse. APPLICANT IS INELIGIBLE FOR ENLISTMENT.

(2) Applicant and boyfriend who have lived together for one year

split up. Two weeks later, applicant runs into boyfriend in a store. An

argument ensues during which the applicant threatens to stab former boyfriend

with a pair of scissors. Applicant is convicted of communicating a threat.

APPLICANT IS INELIGIBLE FOR ENLISTMENT.

(3) Applicant’s teenage nephew does not get along with parents and

has been living with applicant for six months. Applicant confronts nephew

about his underage drinking. They argue and end up in a fist fight. The

applicant is later convicted of assault and battery. APPLICANT IS INELIGIBLE

FOR ENLISTMENT.

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NOTE: In the previous scenarios, if the conviction is expunged or pardoned,

the applicant may apply and be processed for enlistment with the appropriate

waiver from the Regional Commanding General.

(4) Applicant and his mother get into a fist fight and the applicant

is later convicted of domestic battery for assaulting his mother. APPLICANT

IS ELIGIBLE TO BE PROCESSED FOR ENLISTMENT WITH THE APPROPRIATE WAIVER.

(5) Applicant and his father get into a fist fight and the applicant

is later convicted of domestic battery for assaulting his father. APPLICANT

IS ELIGIBLE TO BE PROCESSED FOR ENLISTMENT WITH THE APPRORIATE WAIVER.

13. Unconditional Suspended Sentence/Unsupervised Unconditional Probation

.

An unconditional suspended sentence and unsupervised unconditional probation

are considered a suspended sentence and probation imposed by a court,

respectively, even though the court imposes no conditions:

a. Regarding an individual's freedom of movement.

b. Requiring the payment of damages.

c. Requiring periodic reporting by individuals to an officer of the

court (to include a probation officer).

d. Involving supervision by an officer of the court (including a

probation officer) upon the individual.

Applicants currently under these forms of restraint are not eligible for

enlistment until the term of the sentence or probation has been fulfilled.

As mentioned in paragraph 3282.9 on page 3-98, an exception exists. In

cases involving conviction of offenses listed in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of

table 3-14, enlistment is authorized provided that the applicant is otherwise

well-qualified.

14. Enlistment as an Alternative to Prosecution

. Applicants may not enlist

as an alternative to criminal prosecution, indictment, incarceration, parole,

probation, or other punitive sentence. They are ineligible for enlistment

until the original assigned sentence would have been completed.

3283. VERIFICATION

. Recruiters will verify each applicant's moral

qualification for enlistment through:

1. Questions asked in the initial screening process and MEPS interviews.

2. Explanation of penalties for withholding information.

3. Using the Drug Abuse Screening Form, the SF-86 (Questionnaire for

National Security Positions) and DD Form 1966 series for each applicant.

4. Use of the DD Form 369 (Police Record Check) and the DD Form 370 (Request

for Reference), as required.

5. Use of Table 3-14, page 3-115.

6. Post-enlistment interviews.

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3284. DOCUMENTATION OF MORAL QUALIFICATION

. The applicant is the primary

source by which the recruiter gathers information on moral qualification for

enlistment. The use of standardized forms may validate and clarify an

applicant's statement, or reveal further involvement. Documentation

revealing lesser involvement, however, will not

be used to contradict self-

admitted information without clear evidence refuting the applicant's

understanding of events. Documents used for verification are listed below.

Additional procedures on use and processing of the forms are contained in

chapter 4 of this Manual.

1. DD Form 369 (Police Record Check)

. This form facilitates police record

checks when required by paragraphs 3284.3.f and 3303.1b, of this Manual, and

by the current edition of MCO 1130.65.

a. An original will be prepared for each law enforcement agency to be

checked. Prepare the DD Form 369 as follows:

(1) Item 1: Date the request is sent.

Section I

(2) Item 2

: Full name (last [all CAPS], first and

middle), maiden, if any, Jr., Sr., etc., and all alias (AKA) names, if any.

Ensure completeness.

(3) Item 3

: Applicant's sex.

(4) Item 4

: Fill in the city, county and state where the

applicant was born.

(5) Item 5

: Fill in when the date of birth (YYYYMMDD).

(6) Item 6a

: Fill in the applicant's racial category. Applicant may

select more than one; or decline to respond.

Item 6b

: Fill in the applicant's ethnic group; or decline to

respond.

(7) Item 7

: Fill in the applicant's social security number.

(8) Item 8

: Fill in the name and address of the applicants address

within the law enforcement agency jurisdiction requested of the check.

(9) Item 9

: Fill in the inclusive dates that the applicant

resided at the address listed in Item 8.

(10) Item 10

: Fill in recruiter's name, rank, signature and

the recruiter's title making the Police Record Check request.

Section II

. After the applicant reads the Privacy Act Statement:

(11) Item 11

: Applicant signs to consent for release of records.

Section III

.

(12) Item 12

: Completed by law enforcement agency.

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(13) Item 13

: Completed by law enforcement agency.

(14) Item 14

: Completed by law enforcement agency.

(15) Item 15

: Completed by law enforcement agency.

(16) Item 16

: Completed by law enforcement agency.

Mail to block

: Mail the original form with a preaddressed envelope.

File and maintain a copy with the applicant's signed authorization with

the applicant's case file. (Note: Ensure the DD Form 369 response clearly

identifies the court or juvenile agency conducting the records check).

(17) Law enforcement agency to which Police Record Check is being

requested (MAIL TO).

(18) Recruiting sub-station/recruiter making the Police Record Check

request (MAIL FROM).

2. DD Form 370 (Request for Reference)

. This form is used to obtain, or

confirm, information to help determine an applicant's eligibility for

enlistment. Recruiters will use the form in three instances:

a. When required by paragraph 3303.1c on page 3-140 of this manual.

b. When considered appropriate in questionable cases.

c. When directed.

3. Entrance National Agency Check (ENTNAC)and SF-86 (Questionnaire for

National Security Positions). The ENTNAC and the SF-86 are the two means by

which applicants’ pre-accession arrest history are verified. All

enlistments into the Armed Forces will have an Entrance National Agency Check

(ENTNAC) accomplished by MEPCOM personnel on the date contracted into the

Delayed Entry Program (DEP) for regular enlistments and date contracted as a

SMCR member awaiting IADT for reserves. In addition to the ENTNAC, all

contracted members will also have a National Agency Check/Local Agency

Check/Credit Check (NACLC) accomplished within 90 days of the date of the

ENTNAC submission by MEPCOM personnel. Currently the ENTNAC and the NACLC

investigation requests are submitted to the Office of Personnel Management

(OPM). Enlistees who are U. S. citizens will be submitted for Secret

clearances and will have their investigation results forwarded by OPM to the

Department of the Navy Central Adjudication Facility (DONCAF) at the

Washington Navy Yard for adjudication. The following outlines the ENTNAC and

NACLC procedures for Marine applicants:

a. ENTNAC

. The ENTNAC will be accomplished for all applicants who

contract at the MEPS. The current ENTNAC (Entrance National Agency Check)

consists of a technical search of the FBI criminal indices, and the FBI’s

investigative indices using the FD 258 Fingerprint Card. A check of the

Defense Clearance and Investigations Index (DCII) and the Security/

Suitability Investigations (SII) will also be accomplished. ENTNAC’s will be

submitted by USMEPCOM personnel to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM),

via the FD 258 Electronic Fingerprint Card (or Livescan) on all enlistees

into the DEP (regular or reserve). This technical search provides an arrest

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history of the applicant. The normal turn-around time for this ENTNAC is 3-5

days. Results are provided from OPM to MEPCOM, who in turn will forward

results to the respective Marine Corps MEPS Liaison NCO via an email mailbox.

b. NACLC

. The National Agency Check/Local Agency Check/Credit Check is

the only level of an investigation that can lead to clearance adjudication.

The SF-86 (Questionnaire for National Security Positions) is used to open the

investigation. The SF-86 will be completed at the RSS level and forwarded to

the MEPS LNCO as part of the enlistment package. The SF-86 is available in

the following formats for Marine Corps recruiting personnel:

(1) SF-86 Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire (EPSQ) User

Form Only, without the Security Information Sheet. Signed Release Forms and

the OPM Agency Use Form must be included.

(2) SF-86 Questionnaire National Security Positions contained in the

Automated Enlisted Package (AEP). Signed Release Forms and the OPM Agency

Use Form must be included with the SF-86.

(3) SF-86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions DoD Forms

Program at the following: http://web1.whs.osd.mil/icdhome/FORMTAB.HTM

.

Signed Release Forms and the OPM Agency Use Form must be included.

(4) SF-86 Electronic Questionnaires for Investigative Processes

(E-QIP) that will be introduced during the spring FY04

.

The Department of the Navy has determined that all enlistees within the

department will have a National Agency Check/Local Check/Credit Check

(NACLC) submitted prior to being accessed onto active duty or active duty for

training. All Marine Corps applicants who contract into the Delayed Entry

Program (DEP), the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) awaiting Initial

Active Duty (IADT), or who reenlist through the Prior Service Enlistment

Program (PSEP) will have a NACLAC submitted to OPM within 90 days of the date

of their MEPCOM initiated ENTNAC, but prior to executing transfer orders to

recruit training or in the case of re-enlistees their new duty station

.

Those enlistees who are U.S. Citizens, will be processed for NACLC/Secret

Clearances, non-U.S. Citizens for NACLC/Enlistment only. National Agency

Check/Local Check/Credit Check (NACLC) will be submitted following the below

timetables and restrictions:

(5) ENTNAC (Tech Check) submitted to OPM by MEPCOM personnel when

contracted at MEPS, using the Livescan Electronic Fingerprint Card.

(6) NACLAC will be submitted to OPM by Recruiting Station (RS) staff

on all contracted members within 90 days

of the date the ENTNAC (Livescan)

was submitted to OPM, but no later than

date transferred to the Marine Corps

Recruit Depots for recruit training or in the case of re-enlistees, the Duty

Station transferred to for duty or temporary duty under instruction. NACLC

will be submitted accordingly:

U. S. Citizens

SECRET Clearances (all hands), and

Personal Reliability Program (PRP) for UV/UW only

Non – U. S. Citizens

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The OPM Agency Use Form and Signed SF-86 Release Forms must be submitted to

OPM. Mail, Scanning, or Fax will be available to submit to OPM. Additional

guidance on submission requirements and parameters will be issued by separate

correspondence from Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) as necessary.

c. MEPS REPORTING SYSTEM – ENTNAC STATUS REPORT

. All USMC applicants

when processed at the MEPS will have a printed copy of the SF-86 available

for the MEPS PEI Interview. Applicants will have an Automated ENTNAC

(FD-258) submitted at time of DEP-IN regular/reserve/reenlistment. Based on

the process of Auto-ENTNAC all MEPS LNCO’s will in the upper left hand corner

of the SF-86 form used annotate the following codes in RED ink

“M” based on

the below business rule:

A – Automated ENTNAC: No National Agency Check/Local Check/Credit

Check (NACLC) will be submitted on this applicant.

M – National Agency Check/Local Check/Credit Check (NACLC): NACLC

will be submitted on this applicant

. Applicants must have receipt verifying

submission attached to paper copy of the SF-86 Questionnaire for National

Security Positions form, including Signed Release Forms and OPM Agency Use

Form. This will be included in the enlistment package and forwarded to the

appropriate MCRD or Duty Station.

R -Error code: When notified by MEPCOM of an error received on an

Auto ENTAC submitted and requires resubmission.

d. MEPCOM will provide the ENTNAC Status Report on all submissions. The

FBI Tech Check (submitted via Livescan with the Electronic Fingerprint)

Report will be emailed to the respective Marine Corps Liaison NCO’s. The

report will show results of the ENTNAC submitted on the applicant. Report

will indicate type of submission, i.e. AUTO (FD-258) Code “A”, MANUAL (SF-86)

Code “M”, or RESUBMIT Code “R”. The dates sent and date received will be

noted along with the Case Number. Results will be categorized, i.e.

FAVORABLE RESULTS, CONFIRMATION, POSSIBLE MATCH or CANCEL. Favorable results

normally reflect no record was found, and in the case of a match a FBI, “Rap”

sheet will be included on the ENTNAC status report. If a possible match is

received, and the applicant revealed no pre-service arrest history, the RS

must run local police record checks in the jurisdiction of the possible match

within 30 days of notification. The MEPS will place an “N” status on these

cases until removed by the MEPS LNCO. Automated ENTNAC reports should be

filed in the residual package of the applicant.

4. DD Form 258 (Fingerprint Card)

. MEPS personnel (MEPCOM) will initiate,

fingerprint, and submit to the investigative agency conducting the ENTNAC

investigation the FD-258 Electronic Fingerprint Card. This process is the

Automated Entrance National Agency Check (ENTNAC). This will be accomplished

on all applicants when a SF-86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions

NACLC/Secret clearance investigation is not going to be submitted. Prior

Service Marine re-enlistees require an Auto ENTNAC.

5. MEPCOM Form 601-23 (Report of Additional Information)

. MEPS personnel

prepare this form for the recruiting service to report additional information

required for enlistment qualification. For example, an applicant discloses

additional information or indicates improper recruiting procedures during the

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MEPS interview, or the MEPS medical officer discovers additional medical

information affecting an applicant's physical qualification. These reports

must be resolved prior to continued enlistment processing. The commanding

officer of the recruiting station responds on the report to: (1) notify the

MEPS that the additionally disclosed information has been considered, and (2)

provide instructions on further processing of the applicant.

3285. WAIVERS

. Table 3-13, page 3-113, is provided for guidance in

processing moral waivers. Additional information on waivers is contained

in chapter 3, section 3.

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FIGURE 3-8

___________________________________________________________________

MEPS IDENTIFICATION CODES

MEPS

MEPS CODE MCTFS CODE MEPS MEPS CODE MCTFS CODE

Albany, NY A01M L91 Kansas City, MO B43M L75

Baltimore, MD A02M L09 Little Rock, AR B44M L19

Boston, MA A03M L63 Memphis, TN B45M M17

Buffalo, NY A04M M00 New Orleans, LA B46M L49

New York, NY A05M M83 Oklahoma City, OK C47M M10

Harrisburg, PA A06M M12 San Antonio, TX C48M M16

Shreveport, LA B49M L51

Fort Dix A10M M04 Lansing, MI B50M LC5

Pittsburgh, PA A11M M05 Chicago, IL B54M L39

Portland, ME A12M L55 Cleveland, OH B56M M01

Springfield, MA A13M L57 Columbus, OH B57M M02

Syracuse, NY A14M L93 Des Moines, IA B58M L43

Tampa, FL A17M LBY Detroit, MI B59M L74

Atlanta, GA A20M L31 Fargo, ND B60M L98

Beckley, WV A21M M49 Indianapolis, IN B61M L41

Charlotte, NC A22M L95 Milwaukee, WI B62M M53

Miami, FL A23M MBC Minneapolis, MN B63M L61

Ft. Jackson, SC A24M M11 Omaha, NE B64M L79

Jacksonville, FL A25M L75 Sioux Falls, SD B65M M13

Knoxville, TN B26M M15 St. Louis, MO B66M L73

Louisville, KY B27M L47 San Diego, CA C67M MBH

Montgomery, AL B28M L16 Boise, ID C70M L35

Nashville, TN B29M M21 Butte, MT C71M L77

San Juan, PR A30M MBA Sacramento C72M MDL

Raleigh, NC A31M L97 Honolulu, HI C73M LAE

Richmond, VA A32M M41 Los Angeles, CA C74M L13

Albuquerque, NM C36M L89 San Jose, CA C75M L23

Amarillo, TX C37M M29 Phoenix, AZ C76M L17

Dallas, TX C38M M31 Portland, OR C77M M03

Denver, CO C39M L40 Salt Lake City, UT C78M L9Y

El Paso, TX C40M M33 Seattle, WA C79M M45

Houston, TX C41M M37 Spokane, WA C80M M47

Jackson, MS B42M L71 Anchorage, AK C81M L9X

Figure 3-8.--OPM Processing Codes.

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FIGURE 3-9

ALPHA-NUMERIC ADDRESS CODES AND CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESSES

M4000 Commandant of the Marine Corps (MMSB-20)

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps

2008 Elliot Road

Quantico, VA 22134-5030

M4001 Commanding General

Recruit Admin Center

Marine Corps Recruit Depot/

Eastern Recruiting Region

Parris Island, SC 29905-5001

M4002 Director

Recruit Processing Center

Marine Corps Recruit Depot

San Diego, CA 92140-5113

M4003 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Albany)

Bldg 40-3 2

nd

Floor

Watervliet Arsenal

Watervliet, NY 12189-4050

M4004 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS New York)

605 Stewart Avenue

Garden City, NY 11530-4761

M4005 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Buffalo)

Room 1334, Federal Office Building

111 W. Huron Street

Buffalo, NY 14202-2391

M4007 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Springfield)

105 East Street

Chicopee, MA 01020-1020

Figure 3-9.—NAQ Return Addresses and Codes.

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Figure 3-9 con’t

M4008 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS New Jersey)

Woodbridge Corporate Plaza

485A U.S. Route 1 South

Iselin, NJ 08830-3099

M4009 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Portsmouth)

Orchard Park, Suite A-9

875 Greenland Road

Portsmouth, NH 03801-4123

M4011 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Frederick)

5112 Pegasus Court

Frederick, MD 21704

M4013 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Baltimore)

6845 Deerpath Road

Dorsey Business Center

Baltimore, MD 21227-6221

M4014 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Louisville)

Room 221, Federal Office Building

600 Martin Luther King Jr. Place

Louisville, KY 40202-2269

M4015 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Harrisburg)

Building 54, Bay 5

Defense Distribution Region, East

New Cumberland, PA 17070-5006

M4016 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Cleveland)

7261 Engle Road, Suite 110

Middleburg Heights, OH 44130-3479

M4017 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Pittsburgh)

W.S. Moorhead Federal Building

Room 1512

1000 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4179

M4018 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Richmond)

9210 Arboretum Parkway, Suite 220

Richmond, VA 23236-3472

Figure 3-9.--NAQ Return Addresses and Codes.--Continued.

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Figure 3-9 con’t

M4019 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Charleston)

N Heritage Plaza

Route 34

Hurricane Teays Valley, WV 25526-3595

M4020 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Montgomery)

2853 Fairlane Drive

Building G, Suite 64

Montgomery, AL 36116-1698

M4021 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Orlando)

5886 South Semoran Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32822-4817

M4022 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Atlanta)

6855 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Suite 2600

Norcross, GA 30071-1235

M4023 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Nashville)

2519 Perimeter Place Drive

Nashville, TN 37214-3681

M4024 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Raleigh)

5000 Falls of Neuse Rd.

Suite 404

Raleigh, NC 27609-5480

M4025 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Albuquerque)

505 Marquette Avenue, N.W. Room 800

Albuquerque, NM 87102-2160

M4026 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Dallas)

207 S Houston Street, Suite 146

Dallas, TX 75202-4703

M4027 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Houston)

1265 Buck Road, STE MC

Ft. Sam Houston, TX 78234-5034

Figure 3-9.--NAQ Return Addresses and Codes.--Continued.

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Figure 3-9 con’t

M4028 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Ft Worth)

3313 W Pioneer Parkway

Pantego, TX 76013

M4030 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS New Orleans)

Naval Support Act 602-2-C

4400 Dauphine Street

New Orleans, LA 70146-0800

M4031 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Oklahoma City)

5924 N.W. 2nd ST., Suite 1000

Oklahoma City, OK 73127-0000

M4032 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS San Antonio)

615 E. Houston Street

P.O. Box 1917

San Antonio, TX 78297-1917

M4033 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Chicago)

1700 South Wolf Road

Des Plaines, IL 60018

M4034 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Denver)

Suite 500

1600 Sherman Street

Denver, CO 80203-1609

M4035 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Des Moines)

Oakmoor North Suite 209

4725 Merle Hay Road

Des Moines, Iowa 50322-1983

M4036 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Detroit)

Suite 307

580 Kirts Blvd.

Troy, MI 48084-4141

M4037 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Indianapolis)

9152 Kent Avenue

Suite C-200

Indianapolis, IN 46216-2036

Figure 3-9. --NAQ Return Addresses and Codes--Continued.

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M4038 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Kansas City)

10302 NW Prairie View Rd.

Kansas City, MO 64153-1350

M4039 Marine Crops Recruiting Station (RS Lansing)

6545 Mercantile Way

Suite 12

Lansing, MI 48911

M4040 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Twin Cities)

BHW Federal Building # 450

1 Federal Drive

Ft Snelling, MN 55111

M4041 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Milwaukee)

Henry S. Reuss Federal Building

310 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 480

Milwaukee, WI 53203-2216

M4043 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS St. Louis)

Suite 10311

1222 Spruce Street

St. Louis, MO 63103-2817

M4044 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS San Francisco)

546 Vernon Avenue

Mountain View, CA 94043

M4045 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Los Angeles)

Suite 2061

5051 South Rodeo Road

Los Angeles, CA 90016-4794

M4046 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Phoenix)

1 N. 1st Street

Suite 302

Phoenix, AZ 85004-2357

Figure 3-9.--NAQ Return Addresses and Codes.--Continued.

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Figure 3-9 con’t

M4047 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Portland)

Suite 519, Federal Office Building

1220 S.W. 3d Avenue

Portland, OR 97204-2887

M4048 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Sacramento)

3870 Rosin Ct.

Suite 110

Sacramento, CA 95834-1633

M4049 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Seattle)

4735 East Marginal Way South

Federal Center South

Seattle, WA 98134-2379

M4050 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS San Diego)

Suite 212

2221 Camino Del Rio South

San Diego, CA 92108-3610

M4051 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Jacksonville)

3278 Phillips Highway, Suite 229

Jacksonville, FL 32207

M4052 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Orange County)

1921 East Alton Street

Suite 150

Santa Ana, CA 92705

M4053 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Fort Lauderdale)

7820 Peters Road

Building E, Suite 109

Plantation, FL 33324-4006

M4054 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Columbia)

9600 Two Notch Road

Suite 17

Columbia, SC 29223-4378

M4055 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (RS Salt Lake City)

1279 W. 2200 South Bldg. S

Suite A

West Valley City, UT 84119-

Figure 3-9.--NAQ Return Addresses and Codes.--Continued.

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TABLE 3-13

____________________________________________________________________________

APPLICANTS WITH MORAL DISQUALIFICATIONS.

_____________________________________________________________________________

A B_____________________________________

R: If applicant has a conviction

, : Then the approval

U: adverse adjudication, or has served: authority is:

L: or been credited a term of : (note 6 - 8)

E: incarceration for: (notes 1-5,9&10):

_____________________________________________________________________________

1: Up to four minor traffic offenses; : No waiver required

: one serious traffic offense; or :

: three Class 1 minor non-traffic; or:

: one Class 2 minor non-traffic :

: offense :

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2: Five or more minor traffic; two or : CO, Recruiting Station

: more serious traffic; four or more :

: Class 1 minor non-traffic; and :

: two to five Class 2 minor non-traf-:

: fic offenses; and up to two serious:

: offenses (Except possession of

marijuana/steroids)

____________________________________________________________________________

3: Six to nine Class 2 minor non-traf-: CO, Marine Corps District

: fic offenses; and/or three to five :

: serious offenses;(individuals with :

: ten or more Class 2 minor non-traf-:

: fic offenses; or 6 or more serious :

: offenses are ineligible) Any Felony:

: Offense reduced to lesser offense :

_____________________________________________________________________________

4: One felony offense Note: Refer to : CG, Recruiting Region

___para 4301.2(1)(b).

_______________ ___:____________________________________

NOTE 1

. See Table 3-14 for the uniform guide list for typical offenses.

NOTE 2

. If the conviction/adverse adjudication is not listed in the uniform

guide list for typical offenses then federal, state, or local laws apply for

enlistment purposes.

NOTE 3

. See Table 3-16 for non-waiverable categories and required waiting

time for cases involving felonies, confinement, probation, parole, and

suspended sentences. Applicants with 6 or more serious offenses OR

applicants with 1 felony and 4 or more serious offenses are ineligible for

enlistment.

NOTE 4

. Applicants who are currently incarcerated, on parole, serving a

suspended sentence, or on probation, are not eligible for enlistment until

the sentence has been completed. As an exception to the foregoing, an

unconditional suspended sentence or unsupervised unconditional probation,

which results from conviction of offenses listed in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of

table 3-14, are not considered restraint. Neither is a suspended sentence or

revoked driver's license considered restraint. In these limited cases,

applicants are eligible for enlistment provided they are otherwise well-

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NOTE 5

. Cases involving more than one class of offense will be forwarded to

the appropriate command authorized to grant moral waivers for the

classification of the most serious offense.

NOTE 6

. Requests for waiver consideration should be submitted only when

highly favorable traits or mitigating circumstances outweigh the reason for

disqualification. Waiver requests should not be submitted unless enlistment

of the applicant is clearly in the best interest of the Marine Corps. In

this regard, each decision level (i.e., Recruiter, NCOIC, Recruiting Station

Commanding Officer, District Commanding Officer, and CG Region) has the

authority to disapprove the enlistment of an applicant without forwarding the

case to the next higher level of command for resolution.

NOTE 7

. In any case in which the original waiver involved exception to

policy and/or felony waivers, “excluding MCRC level Criteria, Prior Service,

Medical, or shipping Weight Waivers” the request for addendum waivers must go

back to original approving authority. Requests for other addendum waivers

will be forwarded to the level appropriate for the level of the

new/previously undisclosed offense.

NOTE 8

. Prior Service Marines. Offenses committed prior to and/or during

previous enlistment(s) or periods of EAD in the USMC that did not result in

discharge, do not require a waiver or police record checks. Convictions

while on active duty, or subsequent to the last period of active service for

the following must be considered and approved by the regional Commanding

General, before forwarding the prior service package to CG MCRC:

a. Court Martial conviction

b. Civil Authority Conviction (other than minor Traffic Offenses)

While on active duty.

c. More than two (2) Non judicial punishments.

d. Tier III Education Credential.

e. Guilty of Driving while Drunk, Impaired, Intoxicated, or under the

influence of alcohol or drugs while on active duty or since EAS.

NOTE 9

. Any applicant arrested and convicted of any serious offense(s)

while in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP), which results in restraint,

probation or incarceration, must be discharged no later than the 10

th

day of

the following month. Any applicant arrested and convicted of any felony

offense while in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP), must be discharged no later

than the 10

th

day of the following month.

Note 10

. Felony(s) reduced to lesser offense(s) require waiver(s) by the

Commanding Officer of the Marine Corps District.

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TABLE 3-14

_____________________________________________________________________________

UNIFORM GUIDE LIST FOR TYPICAL OFFENSES.

_____________________________________________________________________________

ITEM: THE BELOW LISTS ARE GUIDES (SEE NOTES).

_____________________________________________________________________________

1. Minor Traffic Offenses (MTO)

Blocking or retarding traffic.

Careless driving.

Crossing yellow line, driving left of center.

Disobeying traffic lights, signs, or signals.

Driving on shoulder.

Driving uninsured vehicle.

Driving with blocked vision.

Driving with expired plates or without plates.

Driving without license in possession.

Driving without registration or with improper registration.

Driving wrong way on one-way street.

Failure to have vehicle under control.

Failure to keep to right or in lane.

Failure to signal.

Failure to stop for or yield to pedestrian.

Failure to yield right-of-way.

Faulty equipment (defective exhaust, horn, lights, mirror, muffler, signal

device, steering device, tailpipe, windshield wipers, and so forth).

Following too closely.

Improper backing: backing into intersection or highway; backing on

expressway; backing over crosswalk.

Improper blowing of horn.

Improper parking: restricted area, fire hydrant, double parking, (excluding

overtime parking).

Improper passing: Passing on right; in no-passing zone; improper lane

change; passing stopped school bus with flashing lights; pedestrian in

crosswalk.

Improper turn.

Invalid or unofficial inspection sticker; failure to display inspection

sticker.

Leaving key in ignition.

License plates improperly displayed or not displayed.

Operating overloaded vehicle.

Racing, drag racing, contest for speed.

Speeding.

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_____________________________________________________________________________

UNIFORM GUIDE LIST FOR TYPICAL OFFENSES.

_____________________________________________________________________________

ITEM: THE BELOW LISTS ARE GUIDES (SEE NOTES).--CONTINUED.

_____________________________________________________________________________

1. Minor Traffic Offenses--CONTINUED

.

Spinning wheels, improper start.

Zigzagging or weaving in traffic.

NOTE: Consider offenses of similar nature and traffic offenses treated as

minor by local law enforcement agencies as minor traffic offenses.

2. Serious Traffic Offenses (STO)

Driving with suspended or revoked license or without license.

Leaving scene of accident (single vehicle) involving no personal injury and

property damage is under $1000.

Failure to comply with officer's directions.

Reckless driving (Fines $200 or less).

3. Class 1 Minor Non-Traffic Offenses (MNTO)

Curfew violation.

Disturbing the peace.

Drinking liquor or alcoholic beverages on train, plane, or other conveyance.

Drinking in public (non-disorderly)

Dumping refuse near highway, littering.

Liquor or alcoholic beverages: unlawful possession, consumption in public

place, or open container.

Loitering.

Mischief (painting water towers, graffiti, throwing water-balloons).

Purchase, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages by minor

(underage drinking).

Trespass on property (non criminal).

Violation of fireworks law.

Violation of fish and game laws.

4. Class 2 Minor Non-Traffic Offenses (MNTO)

Abusive language under circumstances to provoke breach of peace.

Altered identification (driver's license, birth certificate, and so forth),

when intent is to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Committing or creating nuisance.

Damaging road signs.

Disorderly conduct: creating disturbance, boisterous conduct.

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_____________________________________________________________________________

UNIFORM GUIDE LIST FOR TYPICAL OFFENSES.

_____________________________________________________________________________

ITEM: THE BELOW LISTS ARE GUIDES (SEE NOTES).--CONTINUED

_____________________________________________________________________________

4. Class 2 Minor Non-Traffic Offenses--CONTINUED

.

Failure to appear, failure to comply with a judgment, failure to answer (or

disobeying) a summons, or failure to pay a fine.

Fighting, participating in a brawl.

Illegal betting or gambling: operating illegal handbook, raffle, lottery,

punch board, watching cockfight.

Juvenile non-criminal misconduct: beyond parental control, incorrigible,

runaway, truant, or wayward.

Possession of indecent publications or pictures (other than child pornography

offenses).

Theft, shoplifting (value $100 or less): only if committed under 16 years of

age.

Unlawful assembly.

Vagrancy.

Vandalism: injuring or defacing public property or property of another;

shooting out street lights; or similar offenses where damage is assessed at

$200 or less.

NOTE: Consider offenses of a similar nature as minor non-traffic offenses.

In doubtful cases, apply the following rule:

If the maximum confinement under state or local law is 6-months, or less,

treat the offense as a Class 2 minor non-traffic offense.

5. Serious Offenses (SO)

Adultery.

Assault consummated by battery.

Carrying concealed weapon; possession of brass knuckles.

Check, worthless, making or uttering, ($500 or less).

Child pornography offenses.

Conspiring to commit misdemeanor.

Contempt of court (includes non-payment of child support or alimony required

by court order).

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_____________________________________________________________________________

UNIFORM GUIDE LIST FOR TYPICAL OFFENSES.

_____________________________________________________________________________

ITEM: THE BELOW LISTS ARE GUIDES (SEE NOTES).--CONTINUED

_____________________________________________________________________________

5. Serious Offenses--CONTINUED

.

Contributing to delinquency of minor (includes purchase of alcoholic

beverages).

Criminal trespass.

Desecration of grave.

Discharging firearm through carelessness or within municipal limits.

Driving while drunk, impaired, intoxicated, or under the influence of alcohol

or drugs.

Drunk and disorderly and related offenses.

Failure to stop and render aid after accident.

Fornication.

Indecent exposure.

Indecent, insulting, or obscene language communicated directly or by

telephone.

Killing domestic animal.

Leaving scene of accident (multiple vehicle) involving no personal injury and

property damage is under $1000.

Liquor or alcoholic: unlawful manufacture or sale.

Looting.

Malicious/criminal mischief: throwing rocks on highway, throwing missiles at

athletic contests, or throwing objects at vehicle.

Negligent homicide.

Petty larceny; embezzlement (value $500 or less).

Possession of marijuana under 30 grams or steroids (requires District waiver)

Prostitution/Solicitation.

Reckless driving (when fine assessed is $201 or more).

Removing property under lien.

Removing property from public grounds.

Resisting arrest, fleeing and eluding.

Selling, leasing, or transferring weapons to minor or unauthorized

individual.

Slander.

Shooting from highway or on public road.

Stolen property, knowingly receiving (value $500 or less).

Theft, shoplifting (value $500 or less). (If under age 16 and value is $100

or less, treat as class 2 minor non-traffic offense).

Unlawful carrying of firearms; carrying concealed firearm.

Unlawful entry.

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TABLE 3-14

_____________________________________________________________________________

UNIFORM GUIDE LIST FOR TYPICAL OFFENSES.

_____________________________________________________________________________

ITEM: THE BELOW LISTS ARE GUIDES (SEE NOTES).--CONTINUED

_____________________________________________________________________________

5. Serious Offenses--CONTINUED

.

Use of telephone to abuse, annoy, harass, threaten, or torment another.

Vandalism: injuring or defacing public property or property of another;

shooting out street lights; or similar offenses where damage is assessed at

over $200.

Willfully discharging firearm so as to endanger life; shooting in a public

place.

Wrongful appropriation of motor vehicle; joyriding; driving motor vehicle

without owner's consent (if intent is to permanently deprive owner of

vehicle, consider as grand larceny under felony offenses below).

NOTE: Consider offenses of comparable seriousness as serious offenses. In

doubtful cases, apply the following rule:

If the maximum confinement under state or local law exceeds 6-months or

is equal to or less than 1-year, treat offense as a serious offense.

6. Felony Offense (FO)

Aggravated assault; with dangerous weapon; assault intentionally inflicting

great bodily harm; assault with intent to commit felony.

Assault and battery on law enforcement officer or child under 16 years of

age.

Arson.

Attempt to commit felony.

Breaking and entering (all types).

Bribery.

Bigamy.

Burglary.

Carnal knowledge of child under 16.

Check, worthless, making or uttering ($501 or more)

Conspiring to commit felony.

Criminal libel.

Draft evasion.

Extortion.

Forgery; knowingly uttering or passing forged instrument (except for altered

identification for purchase of alcoholic beverages).

Grand larceny; embezzlement (value $501 or more).

Housebreaking.

Illegal drugs (See table 3-16 for determination of eligibility).

Impersonating a police officer, civil official, military officer.

Indecent acts or liberties with child under 16, molestation.

Indecent assault.

Kidnapping, abduction.

Leaving scene of accident (single or multiple vehicle) involving personal

injury and/or property damage is over $1000.

Mail matter: abstracting, destroying, obstructing, opening, secreting,

stealing, or taking.

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_____________________________________________________________________________

UNIFORM GUIDE LIST FOR TYPICAL OFFENSES.

_____________________________________________________________________________

ITEM: THE BELOW LISTS ARE GUIDES (SEE NOTES).--CONTINUED

_____________________________________________________________________________

6. Felony Offense--CONTINUED

.

Mail, depositing obscene or indecent matter.

Maiming; disfiguring.

Manslaughter.

Murder.

Obstructing justice.

Pandering.

Perjury.

Public record; altering, concealing, destroying, mutilating, obliterating,

or removing.

Rape.

Riot.

Robbery.

Sedition; soliciting to commit sedition.

Sodomy.

Stolen property, knowingly receiving (value over $500).

Theft, shoplifting (value over $500).

NOTE: Consider offenses of comparable seriousness as a felony. In doubtful

cases, apply the following rule:

If maximum confinement under state or local law exceeds 1-year, treat the

offense as a felony.

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CHAPTER 3

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT

SECTION 2: ENLISTMENT CRITERIA

PART I: PRIOR SERVICE

3290. PURPOSE

. The purpose of prior service restrictions is the maintenance

of good order and discipline in the Marine Corps and the assurance that all

Marines are trained and competent in their grade and occupational assignment.

3291. CRITERIA

1. For our purposes, the term "prior service" includes:

a. Those individuals who have successfully completed the recruit/basic

training sponsored by their former service, reserve or regular.

b. Those individuals who have fulfilled their original term of

enlistment in an active component and in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).

c. Those individuals who have completely fulfilled their 8 year Military

Service Obligation (MSO) from any component.

d. Those individuals contractually obligated in a reserve component,

processing with a DD 368 Reserve Clearance, must be direct enlistments.

2. For our enlistment purposes, the term “prior service” does not

include:

a. Individuals who have failed to complete recruit/basic training, and

who have been given a DD Form 214 and assigned a reenlistment code.

b. Former members of the DEP or Reserves awaiting IADT, who did not

commence active duty/active duty for training

, and currently have no

contractual obligation, have formal documentation stating same (this excludes

DD 368) ARE NOT considered prior service.

c. Former officer candidate participants, who have attended active duty

pre-commissioning training, but are required upon enlistment to attend

recruit training (see paragraph 3291.7 page 3-125).

3. Members of the Armed Forces

a. No member of the Armed Forces serving in an Active Component in one

branch of the Armed Forces shall be enlisted, either as a Active or as

Reserve, in another branch of the Armed Forces.

b. No member of a Reserve component of any branch of the Armed Forces

shall, while serving on EAD or active duty for training status, be enlisted

in another branch of the Armed Forces.

4. Prior Service Marines

a. All requests for prior service reenlistments will be submitted to the

CG MCRC via the Marine Corps District.

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b. Marine officers and former Marine officers, both Active and Reserve

Components, applying to enlist, will be processed per MCO 1130.80 series.

c. SMCR Members (mandatory {or obligor} participants) who desire

enlistment in the Active Component will be processed per MCO 1130.80.

d. Reserve Component SNCOs serving in the SMCR or on EAD, applying for

reenlistment, will be processed per this manual and MCO 1130.80 series.

e. Waiver requests for prior service Marines will be submitted per

chapter 3, section 3, and MCO 1130.80 series.

f. Personnel who were given an Entry Level Separation (ELS) from the

Marine Corps because they did not successfully complete recruit training

require CG Region waiver, and will not normally be considered for enlistment

prior to 2 years after the date of ELS separation. The Commanding General of

each Region has the authority to approve ELS waivers under 2 years except

those falling under paragraph 3254.4 (Positive Urinalysis, Drug related

NJP/Court Martial, discharged for drugs) and paragraph 3291.2j below. In

such cases, a prior service waiver must be submitted per the instructions

contained in chapter 3, section 3, of this Manual. This category of

accession is considered as an enlistment, not a reenlistment. These

applicants are eligible to reenter the DEP/SMCR AIADT but are limited to 90

days delay. The applicant is processed as an initial accession, and must

meet initial procurement criteria, however, no individual will be processed

for enlistment whose prior separation from recruit training was due to

psychiatric or psychological counseling and/or hospitalization.

g. Applicants who received an ELS from recruit training for medical

reasons (i.e. RE-3P), will require a BUMED review and MCRC medical waiver

approval. Once the medical waiver is approved, the region remains the ELS

waiver authority. This includes applicants separated for medical reasons,

who are subsequently found medically qualified at the MEPS.

h. Applicants who have successfully completed Marine Corps Recruit

Training and then received an ELS from the Marine Corps (i.e. SOI/MCT), are

considered a reenlistment into the Marine Corps

and will be processed in

accordance with MCO 1130.80 series as PSEP applicants.

i. Prior service Marines who are reappointed to the grade of sergeant or

above under the provisions MCO 1130.80 series will be apprised of the

provisions contained in MCO P1400.32 regarding eligibility to compete for

promotion based on prior satisfactory service.

j. Prior service Marines and other services ELS (who did not complete

recruit training) who were discharged for Positive Urinalysis, Drug related

NJP/Court Martial, or Discharged for Drugs must wait 2 years before

submission for waiver consideration. Those ELS discharges who completed

recruit training are ineligible per paragraph 3254.4. No exceptions.

k. Prior service Marines who declare any drug usage since their EAS, are

not eligible for reenlistment consideration.

l. Marine Corps and SMCR personnel whose names have been placed on the

Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) and who are subsequently found to be

physically qualified to perform the duties of their grade, may be reenlisted

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at their request, provided they are otherwise qualified.

(1) These individuals are notified of their removal from the TDRL by

a letter from the CMC (MMSR). The letter will serve as verification of the

fact that the individual has been removed from the TDRL.

(2) Reenlistment will be per the provisions of the letter and MCO

1130.80 series. Submit a routine reenlistment request to the CG MCRC. A

medical waiver is not required if the applicant meets medical standards by

virtue of a MEPS medical examination.

(3) Personnel whose names are removed from the TDRL and are

discharged with severance pay are not eligible without an appropriate waiver

from the CG MCRC.

5. Prior Service Other Service (PSOS) Applicants

a. Applicants for enlistment with prior service in a branch of the Armed

Forces other than the Marine Corps will be processed per the instructions

contained herein. Initial accession criteria standards apply. Applicants

with prior service as described in paragraph 3291.1 a. through d., are not

eligible to enter the DEP or SMCR AIADT, in accordance with Title 10 U.S.C.

These applicants must be direct enlistments (contract and ship). Applicants

with prior service under the definition of non-prior service in paragraph

3291.2.a., are eligible to enter the DEP/SMCR AIADT

, for a maximum of 90

days.

b. PSOS applicants are considered to be new accessions to the Marine

Corps. They must normally meet initial enlistment criteria and attend

recruit training. Their accession is considered to be an "enlistment", not a

"reenlistment". These individuals will also be screened to determine if they

qualify for enlistment into the Marine Corps under the provisions of MCO

1130.55. In such cases, these applicants must meet retention height and

weight standards.

c. PSOS applicants with an inter-service reenlistment code other than

"1" (except RE-4) will not be enlisted without prior approval of the CG

Region. Applicants with an inter-service reenlistment code of "4", can only

be approved for enlistment by the Commanding General MCRC.

d. Reserve applicants who receive "N/A" instead of a reenlistment code

on their DD 214/DD 215 and possess DD Form 368 do not require a waiver.

e. Applicants with an inter-service reenlistment code of "

1" that

require a waiver for other factors (e.g., dependents, moral, medical, etc.)

will be forwarded to the appropriate waiver authority for decision

. In cases

where a DD Form 214 is required and not available, refer to paragraph 3292 of

this manual.

f. Applicants released as E-1 or as E-2 will not be enlisted without

prior approval of the Region CG. This does not apply to E-1/E-2 reservists

or members of the National Guard whose only active duty was IADT and who have

less than 2-years of service with their reserve unit and are actually

attending drills (see paragraph 3291.5).

g. An applicant who is currently a member of the Active or Reserve

Component of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard, may not enlist

into the DEP/SMCR AIADT. For former members, see paragraph 3.a. above.

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h. Officers and former officers of other services, applying to enlist,

will be processed per MCO 1130.80 series.

i. PSOS enlistments in the SMCR are processed per this manual. Prior

service waivers will be forwarded to MCRC G-3, who will forward to CMC (RAM)

for consideration and approval. PSOS applicants applying for enlistment into

the SMCR should be advised that they will attend recruit training, MCT/SOI,

and MOS School. Exceptions to this policy will only be approved by MCRC when

recommended by M&RA(RAM).

j. Personnel who were separated from their respective service because

they did not successfully complete the prescribed course of Entry Level

Training (i.e. boot camp) will not normally be considered for enlistment in

the Marine Corps prior to 2 years after the date of separation and will not

be enlisted without prior approval of the Region. The Commanding General of

each Region has the authority to approve ELS waivers under 2 years except

those falling under paragraph 3254.4 (Positive Urinalysis, Drug related

NJP/Court Martial, discharged for drugs). In such cases, a prior service

waiver must be submitted per the instructions contained in chapter 3, section

3, of this manual. This category of accession is considered as an

enlistment, not a reenlistment. The applicant is processed as an initial

accession, and must meet initial procurement criteria, however, no individual

will be processed for enlistment whose prior separation from recruit training

was due to psychiatric or psychological counseling and/or hospitalization.

6. Marine Reservists

a. Members of the SMCR (Mandatory/Obligor Participants)

. Members of the

SMCR (mandatory participants), component codes K4, K8, K9, and B5, serving

the active reserve portion of their initial 8-year (MSO), who have returned

to their unit after completion of IADT and desire to enlist in the Active

Component of the Marine Corps, will be processed as follows:

(1) These individuals will submit a request for enlistment to MCRC in

accordance with MCO 1130.80 series. These requests will be reviewed on a

case-by-case basis based on the needs of the Marine Corps.

(2) These individuals will be processed as if they were new

accessions. They must meet initial procurement criteria, except for height

and weight which will be in accordance with Marine Corps retention standards,

and they must be processed by the Recruiting Service. If a waiver for

dependents was required to enlist in the SMCR, a waiver will again be

necessary. Because these individuals have completed recruit training,

waivers that would normally require consideration of the Region CGs, and will

be forwarded to the CG MCRC.

(3) These applicants are not considered to be reenlistments and are

not eligible for a 2-year (reenlistment) term of enlistment. They must

enlist for 3 or 4 years. In the cases of individuals enlisting with an

aviation MOS, a 4-year enlistment is required. DEP is not authorized.

(4) These applicants are not counted towards non-prior service or

prior service (broken and continuous reenlistment) regular accession

requirements. (NOTE: The enlistment of members of the SMCR who have

completed the active reserve portion of their initial 8-year obligation will

count towards prior service regular accession requirements.)

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(5) These applicants are not to be enlisted without prior clearance

from their reserve unit. Clearance must be obtained with DD Form 368

(Request for Discharges or Clearance from Reserve Components). This form is

used to request clearance from a reserve unit or a National Guard unit or to

verify that an active member of a Reserve component of any branch of the

Armed Forces, is not in receipt of orders to EAD within the next 60 days,

exclusive of 15 days active duty for training. Use of this form is mandatory

for members of any Reserve Component. MEPS will not enlist an applicant who

currently is an active reservist unless a DD Form 368 authorizing said

enlistment is included in the applicant's package. Note: See Table 3-15.

(6) Duty station assignments for these applicants will be requested

in accordance with MCO 1130.58D.

(7) Grade appointments will be in accordance with MCO 1100.77.

(8) Mandatory participants serving on extended active duty will be

processed IAW the current edition of MCO 1001.3.

b. Members of the SMCR (Non-mandatory [or Non-Obligor] Participants).

Staff NCO's and officers of the SMCR will be processed in accordance with

MCO 1130.80 series. Sergeants and below in the SMCR who have completed their

initial 8-year military service obligation will be processed in accordance

with MCO 1130.80 series.

7. Other Service Selected Reserves

a. Selected reservists of any branch of the Armed Forces, other than

the SMCR, will not be accepted for enlistment within the 60-day period

immediately preceding the effective date of orders to extended active duty

or to active duty for training other than to the annual 14-day tour.

b. Selected reservists of any branch of the Armed Forces, including the

National Guard, shall not be accepted for enlistment in the Regular Marine

Corps until clearance is obtained from the commanding officer of the unit

concerned. Requests for clearance will be submitted on the DD Form 368

(Request for Discharge or Clearance from Reserve component).

c. Because an individual cannot serve in the Reserve Component of two

services simultaneously, applicants currently serving in the Reserve

Component/IRR component of another service will not be enlisted into

the DEP. They will be enlisted and accessed (shipped) on the same day.

8. Other Service Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)

. A member of the IRR of

any branch of the Armed Forces (non-mandatory participant) may be enlisted

into the Active Marine Corps without prior clearance or discharge from such

reserve component. Members of the IRR will be processed in accordance with

the procedures outlined in preceding paragraphs according to their prior

Active and/or Reserve military service.

9. Enlistment or Reenlistment of Officer Program Participants

. Applicants

who served under an enlistment contract to participate in a commissioning

program will subsequently be processed as prior service/non-prior service

applicants based on whether recruit training is required.

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a. Non-Prior Service (Recruit Training Required)

. Recruit training is

required for applicants who previously completed Marine Corps "6 week Pre-

Commissioning Course" (formerly Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) Junior Course) or

"6 week Commissioning Course" (formerly PLC Senior Course and NROTC Bulldog),

or the Marine Corps "10 week Commissioning Course" (formerly Officer

Candidate Course (OCC) or Combined PLC). The recruit training requirement is

necessary since the mission of OCS is to "screen and evaluate officer

candidates" and as such the OCS graduate does not meet the minimum

requirements to be a basically trained Marine, such as weapons training,

rifle qualification, martial arts training, and swim qualification. Grade

appointments will be per table 4-2, page 4-42. These applicants are eligible

to enter the DEP or SMCR Awaiting IADT.

b. Prior Service (Recruit Training not Required)

. Recruit training is

not required for applicants who previously completed Marine Corps recruit

training or The Basic School (TBS). If the applicant desires to reenlist,

requests must be submitted to the CG MCRC for approval in accordance with MCO

1130.80 series. Grade appointments will be per table 4-2, page 4-41 or MCO

1130.80 as applicable. These applicants are considered PSEP applicants and

are not eligible to DEP.

10. Special Procedures for the Involuntary Enlistment of Disenrolled or Drop

On Request Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Marine-Option

Midshipmen.

a. Regulations governing the NROTC Program require that members enlist

in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) of the U.S. Marine Corps or U.S. Navy,

depending upon which branch of the service will commission them. The

regulations further state that midshipmen who are disenrolled after beginning

their junior year of college are liable to serve a term of active enlisted

service. The Secretary of the Navy will decide in each case whether the

disenrolled midshipman will be called to active duty and the length of active

duty to be served.

b. Although each disenrolled midshipman will have a valid enlistment

contract, no other enlistment processing for recruit training will have taken

place. The following procedures will be utilized to bring a disenrolled

midshipman to active duty:

(1) The CG MCRC (G-3O) will notify the midshipman and the midshipman's

commanding officer of the decision of the Secretary of the Navy.

(2) The CG MCRC (G-3O) will notify the Commanding General, Marine

Corps Reserve Support Command (MCRSC), of the decision of the Secretary of

the Navy and will request that orders if applicable be issued activating the

disenrolled midshipman within 30 days. The orders issued by MCRSC will

direct the disenrolled midshipman to report to the nearest Marine Corps

recruiting sub-station for processing under non-prior service criteria, per

standard enlistment procedures, through the cognizant MEPS. Notification

from MCRSC will include appropriation data from the home of record of the

disenrolled midshipman to the processing recruiting substation and then to

the cognizant MEPS. Appropriation data necessary to transport the

disenrolled midshipman from the MEPS to the appropriate recruit depot will be

provided by the MEPS following normal procedures for new recruits. The

ENLISTMENT CONTRACT OF THE DISENROLLED MIDSHIPMAN WILL BE PROVIDED TO MCRSC

BY THE CG MCRC (ON).

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(3) A copy of the former midshipman's NROTC enlistment contract will

be forwarded from the CG MCRC (G-3O) to the respective recruiting station to

be included in the final enlistment packet.

(4) Processing at the MEPS will be the same as that required for all

other non-prior service applicants. However, the results of the ASVAB test

will be used only for potential assignment qualifications, not for enlistment

qualification. Former midshipmen will be shipped as "open" contracts.

Disenrolled midshipmen ordered to 2 years involuntary active duty are

creditable for contract and regular non prior service (RNPS) mission. Source

of entry code for these accessions will be "blank, blank, 7, A." If a

disenrolled midshipman is found unqualified by the MEPS, the CG MCRC (G-3O)

will be notified by the commanding officer of the processing recruiting

station.

(5) In the event the former midshipman desires enlistment into the

Regular Marine Corps, the period of enlistment must be for a minimum of 3

years. Mental testing will still be required, but this time the results can

be used to obtain an enlistment option/bonus. Should the former midshipman

be found fully qualified for regular enlistment, notification of this action

must be given to MCRSC and to the CG MCRC (G-3).

(6) Former midshipmen are eligible for promotion to "Contract" PFC

per table 4-2, page 4-41.

(7) If a disenrolled midshipman is found morally, mentally, or

physically unqualified upon arrival at a recruit depot or during recruit

training, the CG MCRC (G-3E and G-3O) will be notified by the commanding

general of the respective recruit depot. Discharge authority is retained by

the CG MCRC (G-3O). Every effort should be taken to ensure that a

disenrolled midshipman completes recruit training and the assigned period of

obligated service.

3292. VERIFICATION

. The primary document used to verify prior active

service is the DD Form 214 (with DD Form 215, if applicable). The DD Form 368

and NGB 22 will also be used in the case of reservists and National Guard

members, respectively, when appropriate.

1. Verification of Prior Service

a. DD Form 214/215 will continue to be used to verify other

information necessary to process prior service applicants for enlistment or

reenlistment. In the case of former reservists, a copy of their discharge

certificate is also required.

b. The Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), Monterey, California has

established a website; Recruiter Eligibility Determination Database (REDD) to

verify prior service information. Data extracted from this website can be

used to verify prior service for MEPS processing in lieu of the DD214. Prior

to enlistment/reenlistment a DD 214 is required. Information and access to

this website are restricted to DMDC authorized users at the Recruiting

Station, District, Region and MCRC level. User IDs and log-on passwords will

be provided to all levels from DMDC via MCRC G-3 Operations Chief.

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c. Recruiting stations will verify the inter-service reenlistment

eligibility (IRE) code of each prior service applicant. The inter-service

separation and reenlistment eligibility (ISC) codes are set forth in figure

3-10, page 3-133.

2. Inter-service Separation and Reenlistment Eligibility Verification

a. Recruiting stations will utilize the Defense Manpower Data

Center (DMDC), Monterey, California Recruiter Eligibility Determination

Database (REDD), to determine enlistment eligibility for all prior service

applicants. The DMDC has a reenlistment eligibility file on all prior

service personnel for each branch of the Armed Forces. The previously used

verification procedure using a 1-800 number has been discontinued by DMDC.

b. Personnel at the recruiting sub-station (RSS) level are not

authorized to use the REDD Website.

c. Recruiting stations are limited to three (3) eligible users for

authorized access to REDD at DMDC, Monterey CA. A record of all inquiries to

DMDC and all responses will be maintained for a minimum of one (1) year. The

REDD will provide the service component, period of service, IRE, ISC, RE Code

and Separation Code of the prior service member.

d. If the REDD Website is down or if otherwise directed by MCRC, RS REDD

users can contact DMDC by phoning 1-800-538-5916 between 0700-1800 daily,

Pacific Time. The person calling must furnish to the operator the same

information required to gain access to the REDD Website. The DMDC operator

will verify the user's access code and require for each prior service

applicant for which information is requested: the applicant's SSN, name,

date of separation, and service.

e. The response to telephonic inquires will be the inter-service

reenlistment eligibility code and the inter-service separation code for the

applicant in question (see figure 3-10, page 3-133). If an inquiry produces

a "not in the file " response for a particular prior service applicant, the

caller concerned will be instructed to advise the applicant to contact the

appropriate service records center, in writing, for reenlistment code

information. Addresses for each service's records center follows:

(1) If the prior service applicant has no reserve commitment

remaining in the service from which separated, the individual must write

the

following activity to obtain copies of separation documents. Phone calls are

not allowed:

National Personnel Records Center

Military Personnel Records

9700 Page Boulevard

St. Louis, MO 63132

(2) If the prior service applicant has a reserve commitment

remaining, the individual may write to the appropriate Reserve Personnel

Center listed below to obtain copies of separation documents:

USMCR Commanding General

Marine Corps Reserve Support Command

15303 Andrews Rd.

Kansas City, MO 64147

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USAR Commander, U.S. Army Reserve (Attn: DARP-PAT-R)

Personnel Center

9700 Page Boulevard

St. Louis, MO 63132-5200

USNG/ING Commander

(Unit Assigned as indicated on DD 368)

USNR Commanding Officer (Code 40)

Navy Reserve Personnel Center

New Orleans, LA 70149

USAFR Commander Code DPAAD

(Includes Air Forces Reserve Personnel Center

USANG) East 1st Avenue

Denver, CO 80280

USCGR Commandant (GRA/82)

Coast Guard Headquarters

400 7th St., S.W.

Washington, DC 20590

f. Determination of an applicant's eligibility for enlistment by DMDC

does not relieve the recruiter of the responsibility to review the DD Form

214/215 for any disqualifying data to ensure that the applicant meets all

enlistment/reenlistment criteria set forth in this manual, MCO 1130.63.

DMDC determination alone does not constitute authority for enlistment/

reenlistment.

g. Access codes and reenlistment information will be kept inside

recruiting service channels. The Privacy Act of 1974 prescribes a criminal

penalty and a fine not to exceed $5,000 for willful, unauthorized disclosure

of personal information. Reenlistment eligibility information may be of such

a personal nature that it is covered by the Act.

h. Substantiated compromises of access codes or reenlistment eligibility

information will be reported to DMDC telephonically within 24 hours of the

occurrence, along with a report of the corrective action taken by the

responsible recruiting station. A letter explaining the circumstances

surrounding the compromise and actions initiated to preclude further misuse

of the centralized system will be provided to Defense Manpower Data Center

(DMDC), 4th Floor, 1600 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia, within 5-

working days following the occurrence. "Information" copies of the letter

will be provided to the CG MCRC and to ODASD/MMP, Pentagon, Washington, DC

20330.

3. High School Graduate Qualification

. All prior service applicants who

have served a complete enlistment of three or more consecutive years in the

regular forces

of the United States are eligible to be reenlisted as high

school graduates Tier 1. If the applicant possesses a GED, an adult high

school diploma, or other credential previously recognized to be the

equivalent of a high school diploma, irrespective of when obtained.

Applicant will be classified as a 12L.

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4. Navy Discharge Review Board and Board for Correction of Naval Records

a. The Marine Corps has no authority to change the type of discharges

awarded to former Marines by competent authority. In the event inquires

pertaining to review of a discharge are received, the applicant should be

advised to contact or petition the following boards:

President (for discharges other than those

Navy Discharge Review Board pursuant to the sentence

Navy Department of General Courts-Martial)

Washington, DC 20370

The Secretary of the Navy (for discharges pursuant to the

Board for Correction of sentence of General

Naval Records Courts-Martial and for

Navy Department correction of records)

Washington, DC 20370

b. These boards do not have authority to reinstate any person in the

Marine Corps, but they will determine if any change is warranted in the type

and nature of discharge.

c. No member of the Recruiting Command shall inform or suggest to any

applicant(s), that they will be accepted or can be accepted for enlistment or

reenlistment, if their character of discharge or their official military

records are changed. By doing this, individuals will not be given any false

hopes about their acceptance for enlistment or reenlistment.

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TABLE 3-15

CLEARANCE FROM RESERVE COMPONENTS.

R A B C

U If applicant is a

L member of:

E

and DD Form 368 is(notes

2 and 3):

then the applicant may:

1 a Reserve component

(note 1)

approved enlist

2

disapproved not enlist

NOTE 1

. A member of a reserve component is any member of the: Marine Corps

Reserve, Army National Guard of the United States, Army Reserve, Naval

Reserve, Air National Guard of the United States, Air Force Reserve, Coast

Guard Reserve, or the Reserves Awaiting Initial Active Duty for Training of

any service.

NOTE 2

. Enlistment or reenlistment in the Marine Corps or SMCR is not

authorized under any of the following situations:

a. The commanding officer of the unit concerned has not provided

positive clearance on behalf of the selected reservist or DEP member.

Exception #1

. In the case of members of the Marine Corps DEP or

members of the SMCR awaiting IADT, a clearance is not required to enlist from

one Marine Corps component to another, but the appropriate district

commanding officer must first approve of the discharge, and the SMCR unit

must be notified. (See note 3b).

Exception #2

. In the case of members of the IRR (non-mandatory

participants), enlistment in the Regular Marine Corps may be effected without

clearance. However, the IRR component must be notified of the enlistment.

(See note 3b).

b. A selected reservist of any service other than the Marine Corps who

is within 60 days of reporting to EAD or active duty for training other than

the annual 15-day tour.

c. A member of any Reserve component who is serving on EAD or is in an

active duty for training status.

NOTE 3

. Administrative Instructions. The DD Form 368 (Request for Discharge

or Clearance from Reserve Components) is a three-part form. Section I is the

REQUEST FOR RELEASE for clearance prepared by the Recruiting Service.

Section II is the APPROVAL/DISAPPROVAL of clearance by the member's Reserve

unit commander, and section III is the NOTIFICATION OF ENLISTMENT/APPOINTMENT

ACTION sent to the Reserve unit commander by the Recruiting Service. Use and

distribution of the DD Form 368 will be as follows:

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TABLE 3-15

CLEARANCE FROM RESERVE COMPONENTS.-CONTINUED.

a. In cases that require a clearance or in cases where a reservist's

status is uncertain:

(1) Complete Section I on an original with four copies.

(2) Retain one copy for recruiting station's files along with the

stub from the "certified mail" label.

(3) Mail the original and three copies to the Reserve unit commander

by "certified mail."

(4) In cases that involve a member of the National guard, an extra

copy will be necessary. Mail the extra copy to the adjutant general of the

state concerned.

(5) The member's Reserve unit commander will keep one copy and return

the original and two copies with Section II completed.

(6) Annotate the results of the Reserve unit commander's action on

the recruiting station file copy.

(7) Upon enlistment, complete Section III of the original and all

copies including the recruiting station copy.

(8) One copy must be sent to the Reserve unit commander by "certified

mail."

(9) Keep the certified mail receipt with the residual file. With

Part III completed, the Reserve unit commander has authority to effect

discharge from the Reserve component effective the day preceding enlistment.

See table 4-3, page 4-71, for instructions on the distribution of the

original and remaining copies.

b. Note 2a, above, lists the two exceptions to the requirement for a

clearance. In cases that do not require a clearance, notice of enlistment

must be provided so that a discharge from the Reserve component can be

effected.

(1) Complete Sections I and II on an original with three copies.

(2) Follow the distribution instructions contained in table 4-3.

(3) Use "certified mail" to send a signed copy to the appropriate

Reserve unit commander. If the enlistee is a member of the IRR (non-

mandatory participant), mail a signed copy to the appropriate Reserve

personnel center. The addresses are listed in paragraph 3292.2e(2) of this

Manual.

(4) File the remaining copy in the residual file along with the

returned "certified mail" receipt.

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INTER-SERVICE SEPARATION AND REENLISTMENT ELIGIBILITY CODES

1. Inter-service Separation Codes

O Release from Active Service

01 Expiration of Term of Service

02 Early Release - Insufficient Retainability

03 Early Release - To Attend School

04 Early Release - Police Duty

05 Early Release - In the National Interest

06 Early Release - Seasonal Employment

07 Early Release - To Teach

08 Early Release - Other (Including RIF)

1 Medical Disqualifications

10 Conditions Existing Prior to Service

11 Disability - Severance Pay

12 Permanent Disability - Retired

13 Temporary Disability - Retired

14 Disability - Non-EPTS - No Severance Pay

15 Disability - Title 10 Retirement

16 Unqualified for Active Duty - Other

2 Dependency or Hardship

22 Dependency or Hardship

3 Death

30 Battle Casualty

31 Nonbattle - Disease

32 Nonbattle - Other

33 Death - Cause Not Specified

4 Entry into Officer Programs

40 Officer Commissioning Program

41 Warrant Officer Program

42 Service Academy

5 Retirement (Other than Medical)

50 20-30 Years of Service

51 Over 30 Years of Service

52 Other Categories

Figure 3-10.--Inter-service Separation and Reenlistment

Eligibility Codes.

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6-8 Failure to meet Minimum Behavioral or Performance Criteria

60 Character or Behavior Disorder

61 Motivational Problems

62 Enuresis

63 Inaptitude

64 Alcoholism

65 Discreditable Incidents - Civilian or Military

66 Shirking

67 Drugs

68 Financial Irresponsibility

69 Lack of Dependent Support

70 Unsanitary Habits

71 Civil Court Conviction

72 Security

73 Court Martial

74 Fraudulent Entry

75 AWOL, Desertion

76 Homosexuality

77 Sexual Perversion

78 Good of the Service

79 Juvenile Offender

80 Misconduct (Reason Unknown)

81 Unfitness (Reason Unknown)

82 Unsuitability (Reason Unknown)

84 Basic Training Attrition

85 Failure to Meet Minimum Qualifications for Retention

86 Expeditious Discharge

87 Trainee Discharge

9 Other Separations or Discharges

90 Secretarial Authority

91 Erroneous Enlistment or Induction

92 Sole Surviving Son/Daughter

93 Marriage

94 Pregnancy

95 Minority

96 Conscientious Objector

97 Parenthood

98 Breach of Contract

99 Other

Figure 3-10.--Inter-service Separation and Reenlistment

Eligibility Codes.--Continued.

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2. Inter-service Reenlistment Eligibility Codes

These are one-digit extracts of the two character RE codes submitted by

the military services:

Code Interpretation

1 Immediately eligible for reenlistment at time of

separation.

2 Not eligible for immediate reenlistment.

3 May be eligible with waiver - check reason for separation.

4 Definitely not eligible for reenlistment.

5 Not a "1" but codes 2, 3, and code 4 for submission

periods may have different interpretation than above.

9 Conflicting data in file - check hard copy records.

0 Unknown.

Figure 3-10.--Inter-service Separation and Reenlistment

Eligibility Codes.--Continued.

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CHAPTER 3

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT

SECTION 3: WAIVERS OF ENLISTMENT CRITERIA

3300. GENERAL POLICY

1. Enlistment Criteria

. Criteria standards for enlistment are established

to ensure that the Marine Corps enlists only those applicants who are capable

of successfully completing their contractual term of service. Any applicant

who does not meet these standards will not be enlisted or reenlisted (to

include the DEP or the SMCR Awaiting IADT) without a criteria waiver being

granted by the command authorized to approve the deviation from the standard.

The waiver process is not an administrative addendum by which unqualified

applicants are enlisted.

2. Waiver Recommendations

. Waivers will be recommended for only two

reasons:

a. Highly favorable traits or mitigating circumstances exist which

outweigh the reason for disqualification; or

b. The enlistment/reenlistment is clearly in the best interests of the

Marine Corps.

3. Waiver Responsibilities

. The responsibility of determining whether or

not waiver requests warrant favorable consideration rests with all levels of

command, but initially with the recruiter. The recruiter's responsibilities

include:

a. Screening (questioning and counseling)

b. Investigating (gathering proper documentation)

c. Initiating the waiver request (if warranted)

3301. ELIGIBILITY FOR WAIVERS

1. Making a Determination

. To determine whether an applicant is eligible

for a waiver, the following matters must be considered:

a. Is the enlistment criteria/standard one which may or may not be

waived? Refer to Table 3-16, page 3-143, for ineligible conditions which are

not waiverable. Caution must be exercised in the case of high school seniors

in the DEP or the SMCR awaiting IADT who neither graduate nor obtain an

alternate credential.

(1) High school seniors in good standing may be eligible for waivers.

They are considered as though they were "high school graduates" based on the

assumption that they will graduate prior to commencing active duty. Should

they fail to graduate, however, they may be ineligible to commence active

duty based on enlistment criteria and their non-graduate status.

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(2) High school non-graduates (Tier III) must meet enlistment

criteria based upon their ASVAB scores, and will be eligible to enlist only

with approved waiver(s) authorized for high school non-graduates.

Individuals not meeting prescribed standards will be discharged in

accordance with paragraph 4301 of this manual.

b. SUBORDINATE COMMANDERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO IMPOSE STRICTER CRITERIA

TO OFFICIAL WAIVER GUIDELINES. HOWEVER, COMMANDERS AT ANY LEVEL MAY

DISAPPROVE A WAIVER BASED UPON THE WAIVER'S OWN MERIT, THE COMMANDER'S

JUDGMENT, AND THE CURRENT RECRUITING ENVIRONMENT.

c. An applicant's eligibility will be based on the level of education,

the mental category, and on the "whole person" concept.

d. All applicants requiring a MCRC Exception to Policy (Moral and/or

Drugs) must be personally interviewed by the recruiting station commanding

officer. If the waiver is forwarded, the RS commanding officer must

personally endorse the waiver (cannot be delegated), and the waiver must

contain the following statement: “The commanding officer has personally

interviewed this applicant.” The district commanding officer must personally

review, approve and endorse the waiver (in his absence the district XO, or

OPSO may endorse). The commanding general of the respective region must also

review and approve. In the absence of the commanding general, the chief of

staff, may approve and forward the waiver to MCRC.

e. All applicants requiring Regional Moral or Drug Waivers require the

same screening and endorsements as stated in paragraph d. above. The RS

commanding officer must personally endorse the waiver (cannot be delegated),

and the waiver must contain the following statement: “The commanding officer

has personally interviewed this applicant.” The district commanding officer

must personally review, approve and endorse the waiver (in his absence the

district XO or OPSO may endorse). The commanding general of the respective

region must also review and approve. In the absence of the commanding

general, the chief of staff, or the AC/S recruiting may approve the waiver.

2. The "Whole Person" Concept

a. Waivers will be evaluated using the "whole person" concept. Under

this concept, an applicant's qualifications are compared with past

performance with the intent of calculating potential effectiveness in the

Marine Corps. Such an evaluation is difficult. The evaluation should

present for consideration all relevant facts and information, as well as a

thorough meaningful evaluation. Waiver requests which simply identify the

disqualifying factor(s) without thorough discussion of all mitigating

circumstances and the applicant's favorable traits are a disservice to

the applicant and may well jeopardize waiver approval.

b. To help in evaluating cases, tally strengths and weaknesses. Be

alert for patterns of success or failure. Ask yourself the following

questions:

(1) Is the applicant a desirable prospect?

(2) Does the applicant's strengths outweigh the reason(s) for

disqualification?

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(3) Are the applicant's demonstrated qualities indicative of

successful service as a Marine?

(4) Is the applicant's enlistment/reenlistment clearly in the best

interest of the Marine Corps?

c. If there is any doubt, or the answer to any of the above questions

is "no," a request for a waiver should not be processed. This decision must

be made without regard to monthly production goals.

3302. WAIVER AUTHORITY LEVELS

. Requests for waiver of enlistment/

reenlistment criteria will be submitted to the appropriate waiver authority

depicted in table 3-19, page 3-159, for decision.

3303. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR MORAL AND MEDICAL WAIVERS

1. Moral Waivers

a. Requirement to Disclose

. Applicants are required to disclose all

arrests, detentions, or investigations, by police and juvenile authorities,

even if no charges or trials resulted. They are also required to disclose

any and all illegal involvement with drugs. Recruiting personnel will ensure

that applicants are fully aware of these requirements and of the penalties

for withholding information or defrauding the United States government.

b. Police Records Checks (DD Form 369)

(1) Recruiters will conduct police record checks as follows:

(a) Miscellaneous Offenses

. If an applicant's admitted

involvement with law enforcement officials consist of minor traffic or class

1 minor non-traffic offenses, police record checks are not required to

confirm the individual's record. However, if doubt/suspicion exists, police

checks must be conducted.

(b) Minor Non-Traffic Offenses (Class 1 and 2), Serious Traffic,

Serious Offenses and Felony Offenses

. If the applicant's involvement with

law enforcement officials consisted of minor non-traffic offense(s), serious

traffic, serious offense(s) or a felony offense, police check WILL BE

INITIATED WITH MUNICIPAL, COUNTY, AND STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS for

each community where the applicant was alleged, or other sources revealed,

the applicant to have committed the offense(s). This includes courts,

probation departments, and parole officers. The check will be used to

confirm the existence of the charge and its disposition, and to determine,

if applicable, the conditions under which sentence was suspended, the

inclusive dates of probation, confinement, commitment, or parole, and the

degree of rehabilitation.

(c) Prior Service

1

U.S. Marine Corps. An offense committed prior to

enlistment (or period of EAD in the case of reservists) is not a bar to

reenlistment and does not require a moral waiver. In such a case, it is not

necessary to obtain police record checks. However, offense(s) (including any

drug involvement) committed subsequent to the last period of honorable

service do require a moral waiver. (See Note 8, on page 3-114.)

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2

Other Service. Offenses committed prior to, during, or

subsequent to any enlistment in another branch of the U.S. Armed Forces,

Active or Reserve (including the National Guard), require a waiver by the

appropriate waiver authority as if the applicant did not have prior service.

In such cases, however, consideration will be given to when the offense

occurred in relation to the applicant's prior service.

(d) Aliens

. Provided they are otherwise qualified, alien

applicants, and applicants who have resided in foreign countries for any

period of time since their 10th birthday, are eligible for enlistment without

police record checks from the foreign countries concerned. If an applicant

admits to a criminal record in a foreign country, obtain all possible

information through an interview. Recruiters will not

contact foreign

authorities to determine moral qualifications or police record checks.

(e) Transients/Drifters

. If an applicant is a transient/drifter

as defined in paragraph 1204.5 of this manual, police record checks are

required from all municipalities in which the applicant has lived for the

past three years.

(2) Reimbursement of Expenses

. When charged for police records

checks, recruiter out-of-pocket funds will be used for this expense. If

appropriate, the commanding officer of the recruiting station may initiate

a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to cover fees.

c. Character References

(1) With the exception of in-DEP marijuana, steroids, peyote (see

table 3-5, note 3), and prescription drugs, when an applicant requires a

regional commanding general or higher level moral/drug waiver, at least three

character references must be obtained. The DD Form 370, Request for

Reference, will be used. References, however, are not required for traffic

offenses unless they are categorized as felonies (Table 3-14, page 3-115).

(2) Specific comments on an applicant's rehabilitation and any other

relevant information are necessary for a proper evaluation. The following

statement will be added to the "Remarks" section of the DD Form 370: "Please

use the remarks section. Specifically address the circumstances of any known

illegal involvement with drugs or with police, to include rehabilitation

efforts, if applicable. Your comments are useful and will be kept in

strictest confidence."

(3) A letter of reference is no better than its source. References

from an applicant's family or friends are of little value because of a

natural bias. Likewise, references that are completed and returned through

the applicant are not as meaningful as those that are treated confidentially.

Recruiters will mail, or personally deliver, the DD Form 370 requests to at

least three individuals, named by the applicant, for completion and return.

Mailing the forms and enclosing self-addressed, stamped envelopes will

preserve necessary confidentiality.

(4) Only references from reputable and responsible citizens are

considered appropriate (e.g., high school principals, school teachers,

guidance counselors, doctors, employers). Note: All DD Form 370s will have

the signers area code and telephone number. If an applicant had at any time

been under the supervision of a probation or parole officer, a reference

from this individual is mandatory

.

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(5) Paragraph 1206 of this manual stresses the importance of

strictest confidentiality in these matters.

d. Decisions on Moral Waiver Requests

. Applicants should be judged on

their fitness for duty in the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve by their

character at the time of application. The "whole person" concept discussed

in paragraph 3301.2 should be used. Additionally, the following factors

should be considered and addressed in the waiver request:

(1) The nature of the offense(s), to include any drug involvement,

the attendant circumstances, both aggravating and extenuating, date of

apprehension or arrest, trial date and/or sentencing date, and all inclusive

dates of incarceration, credited or otherwise.

(2) The sentence, punishment, or other disposition.

(3) The age at the time of the offense(s), to include any illegal

involvement with drugs.

(4) The degree of rehabilitation.

(5) The time elapsed since the offense (including any illegal

involvement with drugs).

(6) The mitigating factors, including other enlistment

qualifications.

(7) Date probation started and ended.

(8) Date of final action taken by judicial authority.

2. Medical Waivers

a. Applicants and Enlistees Awaiting Active Duty Training

(1) Applicants who do not meet physical standards, or who have

physical defects that have not been properly waived, will not be enlisted

or reenlisted under any conditions.

(2) No applicant not yet determined to be physically qualified will

be administered an IST or Physical Fitness Test (PFT) for any reason.

(3) Members of the DEP or the SMCR awaiting IADT who have a change of

medical status require a re-examination and approval by a physician at MEPS.

Those who become disqualified for enlistment/reenlistment because of physical

reasons will be processed for a waiver per paragraph 3273, or discharged per

paragraph 4301.2 of this manual. Determination by MEPS doctors of "not

physically qualified" may be forwarded to the Commanding General MCRC, per

table 3-17, page 3-149, for review.

(4) Recruiters may enlist applicants, or ship enlistees to active

duty training, only with a valid letter authorizing the waiver. MEPS LNCO’s

will reference this authorization in the "Remarks" section of the DD Form

1966. Recruit depots will create permanent health records from the medical

documents that accompany enlistees.

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(5) In cases when the actual letter of authority has not been

received in time for the normal distribution of enlistment documents,

commanding officers of recruiting stations will ensure that a copy is

forwarded to the gaining command. The copy must be clearly marked "Health

Record Copy."

b. Recommendation of the MEPS Physician

. The Chief, Bureau of Medicine

and Surgery (BUMED), Department of the Navy, considers physical waiver

requests for Marine Corps applicants and provides appropriate recommendations

to the CG MCRC. Should the MEPS physician not recommend a waiver, commanding

officers may request review by higher authority if the applicant has the

capacity to fulfill a military service obligation. When submitting such

requests to higher authority, medical evidence, opinions of other physicians,

and comments about the applicant's physical capabilities must be included.

Before submission, any new information should first be provided to the MEPS

physician for reconsideration.

c. Period of Validity

(1) Medical waivers approved by the CG MCRC are valid for two years

from the date of the physical which required the waiver.

(2) When more than two years have passed since an applicant's

physical which required and subsequently received a medical waiver, the

request for a waiver must be resubmitted to the CG MCRC.

(3) Medical waivers from other branches of service are not valid for

enlistment into the USMC.

d. Medical Problems Disclosed after Shipment to Recruit Depots

.

Previously unreported medical problems disclosed by recruits at the depots

require review and approval by an MCRD physician before recruit training can

begin/continue. Prior to making a disapproval, the MCRD physician should

confer with the Head, Physical Evaluation Section, BUMED, before declaring

a recruit medically unqualified for training.

3304. SUBMISSION OF WAIVERS

1. Waiver requests will be forwarded via the chain of command. Each level

of command must act on the request and provide an appropriate endorsement.

However, recruiting station commanding officers, district commanding

officers, and commanding generals of the recruiting regions have authority to

disapprove the enlistment or reenlistment of an applicant without forwarding

the case to the next higher level.

2. Medical and prior service (PSEP/FTAP) waiver requests may be

submitted to the CG MCRC from the Marine Corps District unless there

are other disqualifying factors (e.g., dependent, moral, etc.) which fall

within the waiver authority of region commanding general.

3. Additional waiver submission guidance is provided in Table 3-19, page

3-159.

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TABLE 3-16

INELIGIBLE CATEGORIES THAT ARE NOT WAIVERABLE.

I An applicant is ineligible for enlistment when one or more of

T following conditions exist (note 1):

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1 Underage.

2 Failure to meet ASVAB standards.

3 Alien without proper USCIS documentation.

4 Does not possess a social security card or other required verifying

documents (note 2).

5 Charges filed or pending, or any other unresolved judicial proceeding (to

include pre-trial intervention or diversionary programs sanctions), resulting

from an alleged violation of state, local, Federal, or territorial statutes

(note 3).

6 Applying as an alternative to judicial proceedings (note 4).

7 Under criminal restraint or serving a sentence (note 5).

8 Court conviction, either as an adult or as a juvenile, for more than one

felony (excluding felonies involving single incident). See paragraph 3282.5c

9 Ninety days have not elapsed in cases involving:

a. Early release from parole or probation (See Note(s) 6A & 6B).

b. A period of confinement served as the result of a court's sentence

(except for confinement served as punishment for conviction of non-felonious

traffic related/traffic offenses by state statute i.e. Driving while drunk,

impaired, intoxicated, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs).

c. As confinement served in lieu of payment of fine for minor non-traffic

offenses.) See Note(s) 6B & 7 .

10 Any criminal charges pending to include traffic violations against the

applicant.

11 Intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of

application or at any stage of processing.

12 Questionable moral character, history of alcohol or drug dependency/

addiction, sexual perversion, history of anti-social behavior, body piercing,

offensive branding, offensive tattoos, body mutilation or chronic, frequent, or

active venereal disease or herpes. See Note 8

13 A court conviction, adverse juvenile court adjudication, or self-admittal

for trafficking, selling or trading illegal drugs (Including Cannabis).

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TABLE 3-16

INELIGIBLE CATEGORIES THAT ARE NOT WAIVERABLE.--CONTINUED

I An applicant is ineligible for enlistment when one or more of

T following conditions exist (Note 1):

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14 A conviction of any offense involving drugs (except simple possession

[35 grams or less] of cannabis or steroids).

15 Driving convictions involving drugs other than cannabis, steroids, and

prescription drugs.

16 A history of psychotic disorders, or a state of insanity at the time of

application.

17 Homosexual conduct, which is defined as a homosexual act, a statement by

the applicant that demonstrates a propensity or intent to engage in

homosexual acts, or a homosexual marriage or attempted marriage.

Exceptions to this category and full details on the official DoD

accession policy concerning homosexual conduct is provided Figure 3-6

filed at the end of table 3-19 of this manual.

18 Claims prior service but is unable to present written evidence.

19 Receives retired or retainer pay from any branch of the Armed Forces.

20 Receives disability compensation from any Federal or other agency/source.

21 Conscientious objector or person with beliefs or convictions which would

interfere with unrestricted assignments, regardless of Selective Service

classification.

22 A draft evader, including a person who receives a presidential pardon for

draft evasion.

23 A doctor, dentist, theologian, or graduate student pursuing a course of

study leading to one of these professions.

24 A member of any other naval or military organization or Delayed Entry

Program (DEP) (other than the Marine Corps), Federal or state, active or

reserve (including the National Guard) unless they present a valid,

completed conditional release, DD Form 368, from their service or unit,

as appropriate, and ship direct or enlist into a Marine Corps component

of equal or greater mobilization potential.

25 Applicants with 3 or more dependents(including illegitimate) children are

not eligible for enlistment into the USMC. Applicants with 4 or more

dependents(including illegitimate) children are not eligible for enlistment

into the USMCR.

26 In DEP felonies. See Note 7

27 Individuals with 10 or more Class 2 non-traffic offenses or 6 or more

serious offenses or a combination of 1 felony and 4 serious offenses.

28 Prior service Marine reenlistment applicants who have any post enlistment

drug(s) usage. NO waivers will be considered.____________________________

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NOTE 1

. Waivers will not be granted.

NOTE 2

. Birth, education verification required in accordance with this

manual.

NOTE 3. Pending criminal charges are a bar to enlistment. Pending civil

suits are not a bar to enlistment. "Nolle Prosequi," though an unresolved

judicial proceeding, is not a bar to enlistment.

NOTE 4

. Individuals applying for enlistment as an alternative to

prosecution, indictment, trial, incarceration, probation or parole, or who

are granted a release from a charge by a court on the condition that they

will apply, or are accepted for enlistment/reenlistment, may not enlist until

the original assigned sentence has been completed.

NOTE 5

. Applicants who are currently incarcerated, on parole, serving a

suspended sentence, or on probation, are not eligible for enlistment until

the sentence has been completed. As an exception to the foregoing, an

unconditional suspended sentence or unsupervised unconditional probation,

which results from conviction or offenses listed in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of

table 3-14, page 3-115, are not considered restraint. Neither is a suspended

sentence or revoked driver's license considered restraint. Though a DUI/DWI

is considered to be a serious offense; driver's license suspension arising

from a DUI/DWI is not a bar to enlistment or shipping. In these limited

cases, applicants are eligible for enlistment provided they are otherwise

well-qualified.

NOTE 6

:

A. No waiting period is required following complete service of parole or

probation, or a suspended sentence, as originally assigned. However, in

cases of early release, either a ninety (90) day wait or the completion date

of the originally assigned sentence, whichever is shorter

, is required.

Final action is defined as the effective release date assigned by judicial

authority, to include periods of community service, and payment of fines or

court costs.

B. In those cases that involve a sentence of incarceration in jail

and/or sentenced to “time served awaiting court”, in conjunction with a court

imposed period of parole or probation, or a suspended sentence (i.e. two days

jail and six months of probation), served as originally assigned by the

court, no “90 day waiting period” is necessary following final release, if 90

days have elapsed between release from incarceration and final release from

judicial proceedings. If 90 days have not elapsed

since release from

incarceration and the final release date from parole, probation or

suspended sentence, then the waiting period is the difference between the

elapsed time and 90 days (i.e. released from incarceration 70 days before

final release date, eligible for enlistment 20 days after final release date

from judicial proceedings, such as probation/parole or suspended sentence).

This allows for a minimum of 90 days elapsed time between release from

incarceration and enlistment.

NOTE 7

. In-DEP Felony(ies) will not be considered except under extraordinary

circumstances. In such cases, the CG, MCRC must approve the waiver.

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Note 8

. Any TATTOOS, BRANDING, BODY MUTILATION OR ORNAMENTATION on the head

and/or neck area are prohibited and no waivers will be considered. The neck

for the purpose of definition is “any portion above the collarbone in the

front area, above the first cervical vertebrae in the back area, or otherwise

visible due to the open collar of the short sleeve khaki shirt, without

skivvies shirt. More than four (4) Body Markings (TATTOOS, BRANDS, BODY

MUTILATIONS OR ORNAMENTATIONS) requires administrative review (to include

digital photos) and enlistment approval by the regional commanding general.

Use of TATTOO SCREENING FORM, shown as Figure 3-11, on pages 3-147 and 3-148

is mandatory for any applicant with Any TATTOOS, BRANDING, BODY MUTILATION OR

ORNAMENTATION. Excessive tattoos are defined as when the combined tattoo

coverage on a particular body part(s), i.e., leg or arm, exceeds one-quarter

of the respective body part(s) exposed surface while the applicant is wearing

a standard physical training uniform (shorts and shirt). Individual tattoos

exposed by the wearing of a short sleeve khaki shirt will be no larger in

size than the wearer's hand with fingers extended and joined with the thumb

touching the base of the index finger. Also, many high profile and visible

positions/assignments, such as duty with Marine Barracks 8

th

& I, Washington,

DC, Marine Corps Security Forces, or Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps are

prohibited from having any TATTOOS, BRANDING or ORNAMENTATION below the

biceps or that shows when wearing the summer service uniforms. Additionally,

any TATTOOS, BRANDING, or ORNAMENTATION on other areas of the body that are

Sexist (express nudity), Racist, Eccentric, Offensive in nature, or express

an association with conduct or substances prohibited by the Marine Corps Drug

Policy and the U.C.M.J., to include tattoos associated with illegal, drugs,

drug usage, or paraphernalia are prohibited. Any TATTOOS, BRANDING,

ORNAMENTATION or BODY MUTILATION (i.e., tongue splitting/forking, facial

ornamentation silicon implantations) on ANY area of the body that depict

vulgar or anti-American content, anti-social behavior, brings possible

discredit to the Marine Corps, or associates the applicant with any extremist

group or organization makes the applicant INELIGIBLE FOR ENLISTMENT.

References are MCO P1020.34 series, Marine Corps Uniform Regulations, and

ALMAR 194/96, ALMAR 127/97. Additional guidance can been rendered in MCO

P5354.1 Marine Corps Equal Opportunity Manual and SECNAVIST 1730.80

Accommodation of Religious Practices. Individuals who have had any body

markings (i.e., TATTOO or BRAND) that meet the criteria contained herein

removed, concealed, or altered still require administrative approval

by the

regional commanding general to authorize enlistment. Recruiters will not

render any opinion or guidance that removal, concealment, or alteration of

any disqualifying body markings will result in approval to enlist.

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TATTOO SCREENING FORM

NAME_________________________SSN__________________DATE___________

1. Does the applicant have any tattoos, brands or body ornamentation?

Y N

2. Does the applicant have

more than 4 body markings? Y N

3. Where are the applicant’s tattoos, brands or body ornamentation?

4. How many of the tattoos, brands or body ornamentation can be seen

when wearing the standard physical training uniform?

______________________________________________________________________

5. Does the tattoo, brand or body ornamentation coverage exceed one-

quarter of the respective body parts surface when wearing the standard

physical training uniform?

Y N

6. Does the tattoo, brand or ornamentation exceed the area of the

wearer’s hand, with fingers extended and joined with the thumb

touching the base of the index finger?

Y N

7. Are any of the tattoos, brands or body ornamentation on the neck

or head? (Above the collarbone in front, first cervical vertebrae in

back or exposed by an open short sleeve khaki shirt)

Y N

8. Are any of the tattoos, brands or body ornamentation represent a

gang membership, advocate racial, ethnic, religious discrimination,

sexist (express nudity), drug related, obscene or are prejudicial to

good order, discipline and morale or are of a nature to bring

discredit upon the Marine Corps?

Y N

Explain:_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Figure 3-11 TATTOO SCREENING FORM

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TATTOO SCREENING FORM

NAME______________________________SSN___________________DATE__________

9. Are any of the tattoos a result of a specific activity? (i.e.

specifically an activity, or as the result of any violation of

law(s))?

Y N

10. Has the applicant ever had a tattoo, brand or body ornamentation

removed?

Y N

Explain:______________________________________________________________

NOTE: IF THE APPLICANT HAS RESPONDED “YES” TO ANY OF THE ABOVE

QUESTIONS, THEY MUST BE INTERVIEWED BY A COMMISSIONED OFFICER TO

DETERMINE IF THE APPLICANT IS ELIGIBLE FOR ENLISTMENT. DIGITAL

PHOTOGRAPHS OF EACH BODY MARKING WILL ACCOMPANY THIS FORM WHEN

FORWARDED FOR REVIEW.

Commissioned Officer’s Reviewing Comments: ___________________________

______________________________________________________________________

NAME/SIGNATURE OF RANK POSITION

COMMISSIONED OFFICER

NOTE: ALL QUESTIONABLE BODY MARKINGS ON CONTENT, SIZE NUMBER OR

LOCATION WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE APPROPRIATE DECISIONING AUTHORITY

FOR APPROVAL/REVIEW.

Figure 3-11 TATTOO SCREENING FORM

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TABLE 3-17

INELIGIBLE CATEGORIES THAT ARE WAIVERABLE.

I An applicant is ineligible when one or more of the following conditions exist

T (Notes 1 through 3):

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1 Overage (see table 3-1).

2 NPS or PS (other service) applicants with any dependent(s) in addition to,

or other than, a spouse (see table 3-3).

3 Failure to meet educational standards(see para 3244).

4 A conviction or adverse adjudication (see table 3-13).

5 Illegal drug involvement (see table 3-5).

6 Failure to meet prescribed physical standards. (note 4).

7 Any involvement with any organization or activity which is disloyal or

subversive to the U.S. Government, or any indication that enlistment or

reenlistment would not be in the best interest of national security (note

5).

8 Sole surviving son or daughter (note 6).

9 Prior service applicants who require recruit training and (notes 5 and 7):

a. Were separated because of physical disability.

b. Were discharged with severance pay.

c. Accrued 45 days or more lost time during their last enlistment or

period of active service.

d. Were honorably separated, but not considered eligible or recommended

for reenlistment (note 7).

e. Were separated by reason of inaptitude, unsuitability, unfitness,

under honorable conditions or under conditions other than honorable.

f. Were separated from their last period of active service by reason

of dependency hardship.

g. Are applying for broken/continuous reenlistment, but do not meet

grade and service limitations.

h. Fail to meet constructive age when recruit training is not required.

i. Are prior service (other service) and fail to meet any initial

accession standards.

j. Are applying for broken/continuous reenlistment and have more

dependents than authorized based on grade eligibility.

_____________________________________________________________________________

10 Separated or in the middle of divorce proceedings (see table 3-3,

Rules 8 and 9, Page 3-39).

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INELIGIBLE CATEGORIES THAT ARE WAIVERABLE.

I An applicant is ineligible when one or more of the following conditions exist

T (Notes 1 through 3):

E

M

NOTE 1

. Waivers may be granted within prescribed criteria limits, and after

eligibility has been determined (refer to paragraph 3301).

NOTE 2

. Unless authority is expressly delegated in this Manual or in other

directives, waiver of other criteria contained in this Manual will not be

granted without approval of the CG MCRC.

NOTE 3

. Waiver submission is per paragraph 3303 and table 3-18, page 3-153.

NOTE 4

. Enlistment of individuals fully qualified except for a minor

physical defect falling within the scope of the Medical Remedial Enlistment

Program (MREP) will be enlisted per MCO 1130.51.

NOTE 5

. Enlistment or reenlistment of any of these categories must be

authorized by the CG MCRC.

NOTE 6

. A sole surviving son/daughter is not eligible for enlistment or

reenlistment unless the individual waives those rights provided in MCO

1300.8. The recruiting officer will interview the applicant utilizing the

criteria of MCO 1300.8 to verify the applicant's status. Sole surviving son/

daughter is defined as "The only other son/daughter was killed in action or

died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces as a result of

wounds, accident, or disease; or is in a captured or missing-in-action

status; or is permanently 100 percent physically disabled (to include 100

percent mental disability) as determined by the Veterans' Administration (VA)

or one of the military services and is hospitalized on a continuing basis and

not gainfully employed by virtue of such disability." Unless in conjunction

with the foregoing requirements, being an only child does not constitute sole

surviving son/daughter status. If the applicant is a sole surviving son or

daughter, the individual must sign a waiver prior to executing the oath of

enlistment (see below).

a. The waiver will be typed in the "Remarks" section of the DD Form 1966

and signed by the applicant. The recruiting officer will sign as a witness.

"I hereby waive my rights to restrictive assignment and/or to

discharge as a sole surviving son or daughter per MCO 1300.8."

________________________________ ______________________

(Signature of Witnessing Officer) Signature of Applicant

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TABLE 3-17

INELIGIBLE CATEGORIES THAT ARE WAIVERABLE.

I An applicant is ineligible when one or more of the following conditions exist

T (Notes 1 through 3):

E

M

b. If the applicant is less than 18 years of age, the following

additional waiver must be signed by the parents or legal guardian of the

applicant:

"We (I)_________and________________do swear that we are (I am) the

parents (sole parent) (legal guardian) of ______(Name)_______

and that we (I)

do hereby waive any rights that might accrue to us (me) to request that

(Name)

be discharged or that____(Name) be exempt as a sole surviving

son/daughter from assignment to duty in a combat area."

________________________________ _______________________

(Signature of Witnessing Officer)

________________________

Signature of Parent(s) or

Legal Guardian(s)

c. An enlistee who has waived his or her status as a sole-surviving son

or daughter may request reinstatement of that status at any time.

NOTE 7

. Prior service (other service) applicants with an inter-service

reenlistment code other than "1" are not authorized enlistment without

prior approval of the region commanding general. The provisions of table 3-

18, page 3-153, apply. Prior service (other service) applicants with an

inter-service reenlistment code of "

4" are not authorized enlistment without

prior approval of the CG MCRC.

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TABLE 3-18

SUBMISSION OF WAIVERS.

A B C

R If applicant needs a

U criteria waiver for

L (notes 1 and 2):

E

then approval authority

is identified in(notes 3

through 5):

and the documentation

required is (notes 6 through

11):

1 overage

table 3-1 on page 3-15

recent PFT (note 6)

2 dependents

table 3-3 on page 3-37 - birth certificates of all

dependents

- financial statement

- marriage certificate, if

applicable

- statement of understanding

(paragraph 3232.6a),

page 3-44, if applicable

- divorce decree, if

applicable

- adoption papers, if

applicable

- handwritten statement

regarding dependency

situation and care of

the dependents, if

applicable

3 education

paragraph 3244 on page

3-51(CG, MCRC only)

- high school transcript

- GED verification

- ASVAB scores

4 moral/drug

table 3-5 on page3-63,

and 3-13 on page 3-117

and paragraphs 3254 on

page 3-61 and 3285 on

page 3-106

- handwritten statement

of applicant giving

circumstances

surrounding

incident(s) requiring

moral/drug waiver

- Drug Abuse Screening

Form and Drug SOU

- recommendation from

probation officer,

if applicable

- DD Form 370s if

applicable

- DD 369 Police Checks

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TABLE 3-18

SUBMISSION OF WAIVERS.

A B C

R If applicant needs a

U criteria waiver for

L (notes 1 and 2):

E

then approval

authority is

identified in(notes 3

through 5):

and the documentation required

is (notes 6 through 12):

5 medical

paragraph 3273 on page

3-88 (CG, MCRC only)

completed copy of:

--DD 2807-1

--DD 2808

--SF 513 and other

medical consults

or doctors letters,

activity statement

as applicable

- photograph as applicable

6 height/weight

paragraph 3273 on page

3-88 and Table 3-11 on

page 3-93 PS (Marine)

is CG MCRC only)

- IST/PFT

- anthropometric measure-

ments (percent body fat)

- comment on uniform size

(height waivers)

- digital photos (weight

waivers)

7 prior service

paragraph 3291 on page

3-121

- all DD Forms 214/215

(note 11)

- DD Form 368, if applicable

- PFT on PS Marines

- IST on PS(OS)

- handwritten statement

of applicant, giving

circumstances surrounding

their separation/NJPs (if

applicable)

8 any other dis-

qualification

note 3

- handwritten statement

giving circumstances

surrounding

disqualification(s)

- DD Form 370s(if applicable)

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TABLE 3-18

SUBMISSION OF WAIVERS..(CONTINUED)

NOTE 1

. Applicants requiring a waiver will not be processed unless they are

considered particularly desirable. See paragraph 3301.

NOTE 2

. Before submission, inform applicants not to terminate present

employment, not to dispose of personal property, and not to make any other

plans or commitments based on their waiver requests.

NOTE 3

. All waiverable disqualifications that are not designated by current

directives to be approved by a specific authority require the approval of the

CG MCRC.

NOTE 4

. If an applicant requires the waiver of more than one

disqualification which calls for consideration at different approval

levels, each level will approve their portion and forward to the highest

level for the required waiver.

NOTE 5

. In special instances when it is unclear if an applicant is qualified

for enlistment, submit a request for determination to the next waiver

authority level. If it is determined that the applicant is unqualified,

the request will be evaluated for waiver of the disqualification.

NOTE 6

. To properly consider a waiver request under the "whole person"

concept, all information relative to the individual's enlistment or

reenlistment is considered pertinent. Accordingly, request for waivers

that are forwarded to the next waiver authority level will include:

a. A basic cover letter which contains:

(1) Type waiver(s) requested for all disqualifying factors.

(2) Date of birth/age.

(3) Height/weight.

(4) IST / PFT (PSEP/AUGM, NPS Age & Overweight) ONLY

who have been

found medically Qualified by MEPS CMO.

(5) Marital/dependency status.

(6) Education level.

(7) Test scores.

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TABLE 3-18

SUBMISSION OF WAIVERS..(CONTINUED)

(8) Description of police and drug involvement, if any.

(9) Projected ship date.

(10) For prior service applicants, also include the reason

for discharge, type of discharge, interservice reenlistment code,

interservice separation code, time lost, period of active service, and grade

at discharge.

(11) Any other pertinent facts not supported by an enclosure.

(12) A narrative explaining the applicants positive factors

that, in the opinion of the commanding officer of the recruiting station,

outweigh the disqualification(s).

(13) A definite recommendation.

b. Copies of all forms and documents required of the application.

c. Copies of any other substantiating documents that have a bearing on

the case.

d. The documentation or information listed under column C of the table

is of prime importance and emphasizes the data most relative to the

disqualification(s) in question. Its inclusion under column C is not

intended to diminish the importance of other documents required by

subparagraphs a, b and c above of this note.

NOTE 7

. Supporting documents will not be returned. Do not send original

documents.

NOTE 8

. Photographs will be in accordance with the specifications set forth

in the current edition of MCO P1070.12.

NOTE 9. For use of the DD Form 369, see paragraphs 3284.1 and 3303.1 of this

manual.

NOTE 10

. Personal references (DD Form 370) have a significant bearing on the

outcome of waiver requests. Consequently, the source and content

(specifically detailed written comments) are extremely important. When

submitted in conjunction with a waiver request, a minimum of three references

are required.

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TABLE 3-18

SUBMISSION OF WAIVERS..(CONTINUED)

NOTE 11

. For prior service applicants who received a discharge for hardship

or dependency, specific proof is required which must clearly show that the

cause for the discharge no longer exists. Notarized, sworn statements are

required from:

a. The applicant must state in detail exactly how the hardship has been

alleviated.

b. The person or persons in whose behalf the discharge was obtained, if

still living.

c. At least three other members of the community who are familiar with

the conditions. DD Form 370s will suffice for this requirement.

NOTE 12

. Personal statements must be handwritten and legible.

_____________________________________________________________________________

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TABLE 3-19

WAIVER AUTHORITY DELEGATED BELOW THE CG, MCRC

RULE Column A Column B

If an applicant has an enlistment prohibition of:(Notes 1-4)

Waiver Authority

1

-up to four minor traffic offenses, one serious traffic

offenses, or three Class 1 minor non-traffic offenses or one

Class 2 minor non-traffic offenses

No waiver

required.

(Note 6)

- dependent (spouse only)

2

-five or more minor traffic, two or more serious traffic, and/or

four or more Class 1 minor non-traffic offenses; and/or two to

five Class 2 minor non-traffic; and up to two serious offenses

(not including Possession of MJ/Steroids)

-PreDEP Marijuana (1-50x), Steroids or prescription drug use

(see para 3254.5c)

-One illegitimate child USMC/USMCR (no custody or support)

-Legally Separated with no minor dependents USMC/USMCR____________

-Married with One Child USMCR (includes those legally separated by

court order) for enlistment USMCR only

CO Recruiting

Station

3

-Six to nine Class 2 minor non-traffic and or three to five

serious offenses, Felony Offense reduced to lesser offense

(i.e. Felony arrest to Serious Offense conviction/adjudication)

-PreDEP Marijuana (51-200x), all other preservice drug usage not

in rule 2 if over 6 months prior to DEP._______________________

__

-Positive DAT test at MEPS________________________________________

-InDEP use Marijuana/Steroids (includes USMC/other services DEP)

-Two illegitimate children USMC/USMCR (no custody or support)

-One or Two Illegitimate child(ren) USMC/USMCR (no custody but

pays court ordered child support)________________________________

-Married applicants with spouse and one child USMC________________

-Married applicants USMC who are legally separated (by Court

Order) with one child____________________________________________

-Married applicants USMCR who are legally separated (by Court_____

Order)with two children______________________________________ ___

-Divorced applicants with one child USMC/USMCR (court ordered

support)_________________________________________________________

-Married/Legally Separated/Divorced with non-minor dependents

CO Marine Corps

District

4

-InDEP use of drugs(other than Marijuana/steroids) (Notes 6 & 7)

-One Felony Offense

-PreDEP Marijuana (201+), all other preservice drug use not in

rule 2 and 3 above if use was during the preceding six months

of DEP-In

-Height/Weight standards(Male: Body fat 18% or less. Female:

Body fat 26% or less)and pass the IST (Ship Only)

-Married with two children USMCR________________________________

-Divorced with two children (court ordered support) USMC/USMCR__

-Divorced with three children (court ordered support) USMCR

CG Recruiting

Region

(Note 5)

Note 1

: See Chapter 3, Part E regarding Drug disqualification

Note 2

: See Chapter 3, Part H regarding Moral disqualification

Note 3

: See Chapter 3, Part G regarding Ht/Wt disqualification

Note 4

: See Chapter 3, Part C regarding Dependency disqualification

Note 5

: SUB-DELEGATION OF WAIVER AUTHORITY IS NOT AUTHORIZED

Note 6

: Peyote use for Native Americans Ref (Table 3-5 page 3-63)

Note 7

: Includes IN-DEP USMC and other service DEP

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Official DoD Policy Concerning Homosexual Conduct

1. A person's sexual orientation is considered a personal and private

matter, and is not a bar to service entry or continued service unless

manifested by homosexual conduct in the manner described in section 2 below.

Applicants for enlistment, appointment, or induction shall not be asked or

required to reveal whether they are heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual.

Applicants also will not be asked or required to reveal whether they have

engaged in homosexual conduct unless credible independent evidence is

received indicating that an applicant engaged in such conduct or unless the

applicant volunteers a statement that he or she is a homosexual or bisexual,

or words to that effect.

2. Homosexual conduct is grounds for barring entry into the Armed Forces,

except as otherwise provided in this section. Homosexual conduct is a

homosexual act, a statement by the applicant that demonstrates propensity or

intent to engage in homosexual acts, or a homosexual marriage or attempted

marriage. Propensity to engage in homosexual acts means more that an

abstract preference or desire to engage in homosexual acts; it indicates a

likelihood that a person engages in or will engage in homosexual acts.

a. A "homosexual act" means any bodily contact, actively undertaken

or passively permitted, between members of the same sex for the purpose of

satisfying sexual desires and any bodily contact that a reasonable person

would understand to demonstrate a propensity or intent to engage in such an

act.

b. A "statement that an applicant is a homosexual or bisexual, or

words to that effect: means language or behavior that a reasonable person

would believe was intended to convey the statement that a person engages in

homosexual acts. This may include statements such as "I am a homosexual",

"I am gay", "I am a lesbian", I have a homosexual orientation", and the like.

c. A "homosexual marriage or attempted marriage" is when an

applicant has married or attempted to marry a person known to be of the

same biological sex.

3. An applicant shall be rejected for entry if, in the course of the

accession process, evidence is received demonstrating that the applicant

engaged in, attempted to engage in, or solicited another to engage in a

homosexual act or acts, unless there is further determination that:

a. Such acts are a departure from the applicant's usual and

customary behavior.

b. Such acts, under all the circumstances, are unlikely to recur.

c. Such acts were not accomplished by use of force, coercion,

or intimidation.

d. The applicant does not have a propensity or intent to engage in

homosexual acts.

Figure 3-12.--Official DoD Policy Concerning Homosexual Conduct

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Official DoD Policy Concerning Homosexual Conduct (con't)

4. An applicant shall be rejected for entry if he or she makes a statement

that he or she is a homosexual or bisexual, or words to that effect, unless

there is a further determination that the applicant has demonstrated that he

or she is not a person who engages in, attempts to engage in, has a

propensity to engage in, attempt to engage in, have a propensity to engage

in, or intend to engage in homosexual acts will have their cases referred to

the CG, MCRC, for evaluation and disposition.

5. An applicant shall be rejected for entry if, in the course of the

accession process, evidence is received demonstrating that the applicant has

married or attempted to marry a person known to be of the same biological sex

(as evidenced by the external anatomy of the persons involved.)

6. Automatic rejection is not required if an individual has made statements,

engaged in acts, or married a person of the same biological sex solely for

the purpose of avoiding military service. For example, if a pool member is

using this conduct as a mere ploy to avoid his/her commitment, then

rejection is not necessary. Questionable cases should be referred to the CG

MCRC, for evaluation and disposition.

7. Prior to enlistment/appointment, all applicants will receive briefings on

the personal conduct policy and the bases for administrative separation from

the Armed Forces, as provided in enclosures (2) and (3). A copy of these

enclosures will be placed in their enlistment/appointment packages. These

briefings and corresponding forms will be the responsibility of MEPS

personnel. Failure to receive such information shall not constitute a

defense in any administrative or disciplinary proceedings, nor serve as a

basis for discharge due to defective enlistment.

Figure 3-12.--Official DoD Policy Concerning Homosexual Conduct

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Applicant Briefing Item on Separation Policy

As military members, you occupy a unique position in society. You

represent the military establishment. This special status brings with it the

responsibility to uphold and maintain the dignity and high standards of the

U.S. Armed Forces at all times and in all places. The Armed Forces must also

be ready at all times for worldwide deployment. This fact carries with

standards of morale, good order and discipline, and cohesion. As a result,

military laws, rules, customs, and traditions include restrictions on your

personal behavior that may be different from civilian life. Members of the

Armed Forces may be involuntarily separated before their enlistment or term

of service ends for various reasons established by law and military

regulations. Some unacceptable conduct may be grounds for involuntary

separation, such as: you establish a pattern of disciplinary infractions,

discreditable involvement with civil or military authorities, or you cause

dissent, or disrupt or degrade the mission of your unit. This may also

include conduct of any nature that would bring discredit on the Armed Forces

in view of the civilian community.

Because of parental responsibilities, you are unable to perform your

duties satisfactorily or you are unavailable for worldwide assignment or

deployment.

You fail to meet the weight control standards.

Although we have not and will not ask you whether you are heterosexual,

homosexual, or bisexual, you should be aware that homosexual acts, statements

that demonstrate a propensity or intent to engage in homosexual acts, and

homosexual marriages or attempted marriages are grounds for discharge from

the Armed Forces. This means that if you do one of the following, you could

be involuntarily separated before your term of service ends:

(1) Homosexual acts

. You engage in, attempt to engage in, or

solicit another to engage in a homosexual act or acts. A "homosexual act"

means touching a person of your same sex or allowing such a person to touch

you for the purpose of satisfying sexual desires (For example, hand-holding

or kissing, or other physical contact of a sexual nature).

(2) Homosexual statements

. You make a statement that demonstrates a

propensity or intent to engage in homosexual acts. This may include a

statement by you that you are a homosexual or bisexual, or words to that

effect. It also may include behavior that a reasonable person would believe

was intended to convey the statement that you are a homosexual or bisexual.

(3) Homosexual marriage

. You marry or attempt to marry a person of

your same sex.

You will not necessarily be discharged if you do or say these things

solely to end your military service. You may, however, be disciplined.

The Armed Forces do not tolerate harassment or violence against any

service member, for any reason.

Figure 3-13.--Applicant Briefing Item on Separation Policy

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Restrictions on Personal Conduct in the Armed Forces

(For use of this form, see USMEPCOM Reg 601-23)

1. Military life is fundamentally different from civilian life. The

military has its own laws, rules, customs, and traditions, including

numerous restrictions on personal behavior, that would not be acceptable in

civilian society. These are necessary because military units and personnel

must maintain the high standards of morale, good order and discipline, and

unit cohesion that are essential for combat effectiveness.

2. The Armed Forces must be ready at all times for world-wide deployment.

Military law and regulations, including the Uniform Code of Military Justice,

apply to service members at all times, both on base or off base, from the

time the member enters the Service until the member is discharged or

otherwise separated from the Armed Forces.

3. Members of the Armed Forces may be involuntarily separated before their

terms of service ends for various reasons established by law and military

regulations, such as:

a. A member may be separated for a pattern of disciplinary

infractions, a pattern of misconduct, commission of a serious offense, or

civilian conviction.

b. A member who has been referred to a rehabilitation program for

personal drug alcohol abuse may be separated for failure through inability or

refusal to participate in, cooperate in, or successfully complete such a

program.

c. A member may be discharged by reason of parenthood, if it is

determined the member, because of parental responsibilities, is unable to

perform their duties satisfactorily or is unavailable for worldwide

assignment or deployment.

d. A member may be separated for failure to meet service weight

control standards.

e. A member may be separated for harassment or violence against any

service member.

4. A member of the Armed Forces shall be separated from the Armed Forces

under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense if one or more of

the following findings is made and approved per the procedures set forth in

such regulations:

a. That the member has engaged in, attempted to engage in, or

solicited another to engage in a homosexual act or acts unless there are

further findings, made and approved per the procedures set forth in such

regulations, that the member has demonstrated that:

(1) such conduct is a departure from the member's usual and customary

behavior.

(2) such conduct, under all circumstances, is unlikely to recur.

Figure 3-14.-- Restrictions on Personal Conduct in the Armed Forces

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(3) such conduct was not accomplished by use of force, coercion, or

intimidation.

(4) under the particular circumstances of the case, the member's

continued presence in the Armed Forces is consistent with the interests of

the Armed Forces in proper discipline, good order, and morale.

(5) the member does not have a propensity or intent to engage in

homosexual acts.

b. That the member has stated that he or she is a homosexual or

bisexual, or words to that effect, unless there is a further finding, made

and approved per procedures set forth in the regulations, that the member has

demonstrated that he or she is not a person who engages in, attempts engage

in, has a propensity to engage in, or intends to engage in homosexual acts.

c. That the member has married or attempted to marry a person known

to be of the same biological sex.

Figure 3-14.-- Restrictions on Personal Conduct in the Armed Forces

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CHAPTER 4

ENLISTMENT PROCEDURES

PARAGRAPH

PAGE

SECTION 1: PRE-ENLISTMENT PROCESSING

INTRODUCTION........................................ 4100 4-5

RE-EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS INFORMATION FOR NON-PRIOR

SERVICE APPLICANTS............................. ..... 4101 4-5

PRE-MILITARY ENTRANCE PROCESSING STATION (MEPS)

SCREENING............................................ 4102 4-6

ENLISTMENT DOCUMENTS AND PRE-ENLISTMENT FORMS......... 4103 4-7

INFORMATION ON THE ARMED FORCES VOCATIONAL

APTITUDE BATTERY (ASVAB).............................. 4104 4-11

FAMILIARIZATION AND PREPARATION FOR ASVAB TESTING...... 4105 4-12

SCHEDULING FOR MENTAL TESTING AND PHYSICAL

XAMINATION........................................... 4106 4-13

POSTSCRIPT FOR PROSPECTIVE ENLISTEES.................. 4107 4-14

SECTION 2: ENLISTMENT PROCESSING

INTRODUCTION............................. ............. 4200 4-21

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE

MARINE CORPS MEPS LIAISON NCO......................... 4201 4-21

EXAMINATIONS AT THE MEPS.............................. 4202 4-21

APPLICANT INTERVIEW BY THE MEPS LIAISON NCO .......... 4203 4-22

ENTNAC/NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK/LOCAL AGENCY/CREDIT CHECK

(NACLC) SF-86 QUESTIONNAIRE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY

POSITIONS PROCESSING.................................. 4204 4-26

ENLISTMENT INTO THE MARINE CORPS, DEP, OR SMCR....... 4205 4-27

PLACE OF ENLISTMENT.................................. 4206 4-30

EFFECTIVE DATE OF ENLISTMENT......................... 4207 4-30

TERMS OF ENLISTMENT.................................. 4208 4-30

4-2

PARAGRAPH

PAGE

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING (SOU)..................... 4209 4-31

GRADE UPON ENLISTMENT INTO THE MARINE CORPS OR

SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE....................... 4210 4-32

OATH OF ENLISTMENT................................... 4211 4-33

MEPS QUALITY CONTROL................................. 4212 4-34

ORIENTATION BRIEFINGS FOR NON-PRIOR SERVICE

RESERVISTS........................................... 4213 4-34

SECTION 3: POST-ENLISTMENT PROCESSING

MAINTENANCE AND DISPOSITION OF ENLISTMENT FILES...... 4300 4-43

DISCHARGES........................................... 4301 4-44

ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER OF PERSONNEL TO ACTIVE DUTY.. 4302 4-50

TRAVEL ORDERS........................................ 4303 4-55

QUALITY CONTROL AND DISTRIBUTION OF ENLISTMENT

FORMS AND DOCUMENTS.................................. 4304 4-57

RECRUIT TRAINING..................................... 4305 4-58

FIGURE

4-1 REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE.................... 4-15

4-2 MEPS QUALITY CONTROL CHECKLIST.................. 4-37

4-3 SAMPLE LETTER OF NOTIFICATION OF DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM

/SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE DISCHARGE............ 4-63

4-4 SAMPLE DISTRICT LETTER AUTHORIZING DISCHARGE..... 4-65

4-5 SAMPLE LETTER FOR COURTESY SHIPMENTS............ 4-67

TABLE

4-1 FORMS TO BE COMPLETED FOR ENLISTMENT. ............... 4-16

4-2 APPOINTMENT TO A GRADE OTHER THAN PRIVATE UPON

ENLISTMENT............................................... 4-39

4-3 DISTRIBUTION OF RECORDS.............................. 4-69

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CHAPTER 4

ENLISTMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 1: PRE-ENLISTMENT PROCESSING

4100. INTRODUCTION

1. This section is designed to assist recruiting personnel in fulfilling

their responsibilities for providing applicants/enlistees with information

about enlistment processing and enlistment in the Marine Corps prior to that

event. This information helps applicants and enlistees make a smooth

transition from a civilian lifestyle to the Marine Corps way of life.

Informing applicants/enlistees of what they can expect, and what will be

expected of them, will contribute to their success as United States Marines.

The following paragraphs list topics and provide short summaries for

discussion with the applicant/enlistee. Use of supplementary material is

encouraged.

4101. RE-EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS INFORMATION FOR NON-PRIOR SERVICE APPLICANTS

1. The Department of Labor, through its Office of Veterans Re-employment

Rights, is responsible for providing information about these rights and any

assistance required in connection with exercising them. Chapter 43, part

III, 38 U.S. Code, provides re-employment rights to men and women who leave

jobs with private employers, the federal government, or a state or local

government for the purpose of entering the Armed Forces. To remain entitled

to re-employment rights, a veteran:

a. May serve for not more than 4 years, plus a 1 year extension for

the convenience of the government.

b. Must complete the full enlistment satisfactorily.

c. Must be qualified to perform the duties of the former position.

d. Must make timely application for re-employment after completion of

service.

2. There are certain conditions that applicants must be aware of before

leaving their present jobs. If they do not request a leave of absence from

their employer to process and enlist they may be impaired and found not

qualified for re-employment rights. Consequently, applicants interested in

protecting their re-employment rights should request a leave of absence from

their employer before leaving work to seek entry into the Armed Forces. If

applicants have notified their employer of their intention to enter the Armed

Forces, nothing further needs to be done. If they have not, applicants

should be strongly urged to do so. Figure 4-1 is a suggested format for

requesting a leave of absence. It is recommended that applicants retain a

copy for their personal files.

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4102. PRE-MILITARY ENTRANCE PROCESSING STATION (MEPS) SCREENING

1. Pre-MEPS screening by the recruiter is the first step in determining

eligibility. Careful screening is an essential element of the recruiter's

success. It will save valuable time and money. The purpose of screening is

to:

a. Prevent a waste of time and other resources by processing only

applicants who qualify for enlistment, and;

b. Prepare potentially qualified applicants for enlistment processing.

2. District and recruiting station commanding officers are responsible

for the conduct of efficient, cost-effective screening within their

organizations. General areas of concern follow: However, for details

on the screening for all qualifications, refer to chapter 3, section 2

of this manual.

a. Basic Eligibility

. The recruiter must initially screen the

applicant's basic enlistment qualifications. Information and documents will

be reviewed to verify age, educational level, citizenship, etc. It is the

applicant's responsibility to provide the information and documents. The

recruiter may assist, but the burden rests with the applicant. Explain the

Privacy Act and warn the applicant about the need for absolute honesty.

b. Mental and Physical Screening

. The purpose of preliminary medical

screening is saving time and preventing return trips to the MEPS. Applicants

must reveal their entire medical history, including all illnesses, injuries,

hospitalization, etc. The DD 2807-2 Medical Pre-Screen of Medical History

Report is used for this purpose. Page 1 of this form contains submission

instructions. Minors require parental signature on this form. Recruiters

must explain the limitations on orthodontic appliances.

c. Background and Moral Screening

. Recruiters will explain the need

for an inquiry into an applicant's background.

(1) Applicants with a long history of problems with law enforcement

agencies, including juvenile authorities, may be ineligible. Recruiters will

screen applicants for all past incidents and list on the application for

enlistment every instance of being arrested, held, charged, detained, or

cited by law enforcement or juvenile authorities for any offense, regardless

of the final action taken by the court. Withholding or falsifying

information by applicants or recruiters could have serious future

consequences. The DD 369 Police Record Check, is used to conduct local

agency police or court checks.

(2) The recruiter must explain the Marine Corps policy on illegal

drug use and thoroughly screen for any involvement.

d. Dependency

. Recruiters will verify marital and dependency status.

Original or certified copies of marriage certificates and all dependents

birth certificates are required. The Marine Corps is concerned for the well-

being of Marines, and also for the collective well-being of Marine families.

That concern, combined with knowledge of the financial constraints placed on

junior Marines and the extraordinary demands associated with service as a

Marine, necessitates careful scrutiny of individuals with dependents.

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Experience has shown that Marines with dependents are more likely to

experience difficulty in completely fulfilling their obligations during their

initial term of service than Marines without dependents.

e. Religious, Moral, and Ethical Beliefs

(1) Marines serve under the premise that they are available for

worldwide duty 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. The Marine Corps will make

every attempt to provide an opportunity for the religious practices of all

Marines; however, religious services may not always be possible. Recruiters

will ensure that applicants are aware of the demands of military service.

(2) Recruiters will advise applicants that if they are conscientious

objectors, or have religious, moral, ethical, or personal beliefs that

conflict with the Marine Corps role, they should refrain from further

processing until their reservations have been resolved. No promises or

guarantees may be made regarding special consideration because of personal,

religious, moral, or ethical beliefs.

4103. ENLISTMENT DOCUMENTS AND PRE-ENLISTMENT FORMS

1. If an applicant remains tentatively qualified after initial screening and

expresses interest in taking the steps to enlist after a sales presentation,

then the recruiter will proceed with more detailed screening using verifying

documents and pre-enlistment forms.

2. Identification of Applicants

. Recruiters are responsible for verifying

each applicant's identity. Identification can be accomplished by verifying

an applicant's age and citizenship status and by checking the social security

card and other documents. Before applicants can be processed or enlisted,

they must have a social security number and a social security card or a SS-5

from the Social Security Administration Office. Additionally, all recruiters

must ensure that all applicants have valid picture ID available to process at

the MEPS. Stricter security measures enacted after recent terrorist

activities will not allow access to many federal installations/buildings

where processing examinations are conducted, or travel on commercial airlines

to recruit training, without valid picture identification

. Valid ID means;

it has not reached its' expiration date. Some examples are current

state

drivers licenses, government issued and student high school/college ID.

No member of the DEP or SMCR awaiting initial active duty training will be

assisted or instructed to report to any DEERS site for the purposes of

obtaining a Military Identification Card, DD Form 2.

3. Social Security Number (SSN)

a. The SSN is the primary means of personnel record identification.

An applicant must have an SSN in order to process or to enlist/reenlist into

the Armed Forces. The Department of Defense has been notified that there are

members of the Armed Forces, who are listed in the Social Security

Administration (SSA) as not eligible for work. SSA has issued SSN’s to these

aliens, refugees, etc., labeled “NOT FOR WORK”. A Social Security Card with

“NOT FOR WORK” stamped or typed on the Social Security Card is not valid for

enlistment into the Armed Forces. Therefore it is has become imperative that

the verification documents that will be used to verify the applicants Social

Security Number (SSN) for the purpose of enlistment/reenlistment processing

are as follows:

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(1) An SSAN card or replacement issued by a Social Security

Administration (SSA) office.

(2) DD 214 Certificate of Release/Discharge from Active Duty.

(3) DD 215 Correction to Certificate of Release/Discharge from Active

Duty.

(4) NGB Form 22 Release from National Guard.

b. The following are no longer acceptable documents to verify the SSN,

as they do no reflect if the applicant is eligible for work:

(1) Commercially reproduced facsimiles of Social Security cards.

(2) SS-5 Verified by SSA.

(3) Automated NUMIdent Stamped and verified by SSA.

(4) Any local, state or federal agencies statements, cards, or forms

other than those contained in paragraph 3.a.(1) above.

(5) Wage or tax statements, tax returns or bank statements or

documents.

c. The social security number and name listed on the social security

card must correspond to the enlistment name and SSAN on the DD Form 1966.

(Note: Provided the applicant is applying for enlistment under the name as

shown on the birth certificate, it is not necessary for the social security

card to reflect an applicant's full name, but may reflect a preferred first

name or first initial and middle initial.) When the number or name does not

correspond, re-verify the applicant's age, citizenship, and identity. If the

names do not correspond for a legitimate reason, have the applicant submit an

SS Form 5 to the nearest Social Security Administration office. All

correspondence, to include requests for waivers, will contain a valid SSAN as

required by current Marine Corps directives.

d. Provide applicants who have lost their SSN cards with SS Form 5

(Application for Social Security Number) and note on the Form: "For

enlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps". When replacement card is received the

applicant provide it to the recruiter for forwarding to the MEPS LNCO.

e. The social security card must be sighted by Military Entrance

Processing Station (MEPS) personnel, and the Marine Corps MEPS Liaison NCO

immediately prior to the individual's departure for recruit training.

4. Verifying Documents

. Recruiters may assist applicants in obtaining the

required verifying documents, but the ultimate burden of proof is on the

applicant. Each document submitted by an applicant must either be an

original or an authenticated copy by a notary public. ALL verifying

documents must be in the English language. Any document not in English, must

be translated by competent ability. The translated document and the original

document must be provided as source documents. The person translating the

non-English document must also provide their name, position/title or

competency, i.e. Jorge Pasedo, H.S. Spanish teacher. NOTE

: Document

translators and Notary Publics must be disinterested parties to the Marine

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Corps. (Affiliation with any elements of the Marine Corps Recruiting

Command, and/or their families is not allowed.) Documents bearing erasures

or changes will not be accepted. Recruiters must thoroughly examine all

source documents for any evidence of tampering or alterations. Machine

reproductions or copies of an original or an issued document, made after

issuance, must be notarized or officially authenticated to be acceptable. An

exception to this is a reproduction of a master birth certificate on file

with a state bureau of vital statistics, with or without an official seal.

These certificates are acceptable. They are often received in response to a

DD Form 372 (Application for Verification of Birth for Official U.S. Armed

Forces Only). Documents needed to verify eligibility are identified and

explained in the applicable part of chapter 3, section 2.

a. Authentication

. Commissioned officers have authority to officially

authenticate machine reproductions or copies of an original or issued

document made after issuance. To facilitate efficiency, commanding officers

of recruiting stations may delegate this authority to command group members

or MEPS Liaison NCOs. In exercising this authority to MEPS LNCOs, they will

imprint and sign the following certification on each copy:

"I have personally sighted the original of the document shown. In the

name of (Grade and Name of Commanding Officer

), (Commanding Officer's SSN),

on (Date)

. I verify that this is an exact copy of the original and

that no modifications or alterations have been made to either the original

document or this copy.

_________________________________

(Signature)

_________________________________

(Name, Grade, SSN (typed or printed))"

b. Distribution

. Verifying documents will be distributed in accordance

with table 4-3, page 4-71.

c. Reimbursement

. In obtaining verifying documents, a spirit of

cooperation between districts, recruiting stations, and recruiters is

necessary. Recruiters are authorized to be reimbursed for legitimate

out-of-pocket expenses or to be advanced imprest funds. See MCO P1100.71

for additional information and guidance.

d. Warning

. Before asking for any verifying documents or filling out

any forms, the recruiter will thoroughly explain to the applicants:

(1) That there are penalties for falsifying or withholding

information, and

(2) That each applicant will be the subject of a background

investigation (ENTNAC) that is likely to uncover any concealed or falsified

information. Such information may be grounds for a less than honorable

discharge. Furthermore, all applicants enlisting will have a National Agency

Check/Local Check/Credit Check (NACLC) using the SF-86 NAQ submitted to the

Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

5. Initial Forms

. Prior to the completion of pre-enlistment forms, the

recruiter will complete:

a. Privacy Act Statements (NAVMC 11000 and the DD Form 2005).

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b. Applicant Medical Pre-screening Form (DD 2807-2) (see paragraph

3271.3b).

6. Pre-Enlistment Forms

. Pre-enlistment forms, identified in Table 4-1, are

the next forms to be completed prior to enlistment. Although the forms are

basically self-explanatory, specific completion instructions for these and

other enlistment forms are in chapter 3, section 2, and parts D, E, and F.

The Automated Enlistment Package (AEP) facilitates the completion of most

pre-enlistment forms, but still require recruiter and applicant involvement.

7. General Instructions on Preparation of Enlistment Forms and Documents

.

At the time the recruiter sends applicants to the MEPS, they will have with

them verifying documentation and initial forms which have been filled out

with the recruiters assistance.

a. Accuracy and Completeness

. Accuracy and completeness of enlistment

forms must be regarded as a matter of utmost importance. Inaccurate or

incomplete enlistment forms can cause lengthy delays and numerous problems.

b. Preparation

. Unless otherwise specified, enlistment forms may be

filled out by automated process (Automated Enlistment Package (AEP),

typewriter or by pen with the information printed in bold, block-style

letters. Only black, blue-black, or blue reproducible ink will be used.

c. Distribution

. Distribution of enlistment forms will be in

accordance with Table 4-3, page 4-71.

8. Special Emphasis

. Recruiters may develop their own techniques for

interviewing applicants, but they must guard against giving the applicant

an opportunity to misunderstand or misinterpret the pre-enlistment forms.

Coaching or prompting responses are not allowed. Screening is a continual

process. The recruiter must conscientiously attempt to uncover any facet of

an applicant's qualifications or background which questions must be asked on

every aspect of eligibility. Special emphasis must be given to:

a. Any previous processing or rejection (e.g., mental, physical,

moral, etc.).

b. Any involvement with law enforcement officials, including juvenile

offenses, regardless of disposition.

c. Any prior service in any component of the armed forces.

d. Any illegal involvement with drugs.

e. Any alcohol-related problems.

f. Any medical or psychological problems.

g. Any dependents; legitimate or illegitimate.

h. Any concealment of chronological age or actual level of education.

i. Any irregularities or inconsistencies in the information or

documents provided by the applicant.

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9. Processing Continues

a. Recruiters will then decide whether or not to arrange for mental

testing (if the applicant is not already qualified on a "Student Testing

Program” (STP), or MEPS ASVAB), and/or physical examination at the MEPS.

b. Until the applicant is mental test qualified, the recruiter must

decide how processing should continue. This decision is a "judgment call" by

the recruiter based on past experiences and on the anticipated success of the

applicant. Actions that may be taken include:

(1) Giving an enlistment processing worksheet to the applicant with

instructions to provide required documentation (birth certificate, high

school diploma, medical records, etc.) and to get dates, addresses, or other

information needed to complete the form, or

(2) Requesting verification of birth (DD 372), or

(3) Assisting the applicant to prepare a request for replacement

of a social security card (SS-5), or

(4) Gathering all verifying documents and preparing all forms

necessary for enlistment.

4104. ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY (ASVAB) INFORMATION

1. The ASVAB is a series of tests designed under DoD sponsorship to measure

potential for training in general military occupational fields. The Marine

Corps uses the ASVAB to determine mental qualifications for enlistment, and

for enlistment program options and bonuses.

2. The ASVAB is under the centralized management of the MEPS in coordination

with the Interservice Recruiting Committee (IRC). The IRC is composed of the

local commanding officers from each of the four services and the MEPS

commander. ASVAB testing schedules are coordinated by the IRC.

3. There are two major types of ASVAB testing:

a. Production Testing

. Production tests (ASVAB) are given at the MEPS

and at Mobile Examination Test (MET) sites on a fixed or rotating basis.

Qualifying scores from a valid "production" test may be used for enlistment

up to 2 years from the test date (see MCO P1100.75 for additional details).

b. Student Testing Program

. Through the Armed Services Vocational

Testing Program, the services offer the ASVAB to high schools and post-

secondary institutions on a voluntary, no-cost basis. The students are

tested, and the results are provided to the school administrators, to the

students and to Armed Forces recruiting personnel. Guidance counselors and

students may find the test results helpful in exploring career alternatives.

Qualifying scores from a valid institutional test may be used for enlistment

for up to 2 years after the test is taken. MCO 1130.52 and the following

subparagraph provide additional details on the institutional test:

(1) Promotional Activities

. Because of the value of institutional

testing to our recruiting efforts, commanding officers of recruiting stations

have a responsibility to introduce and "sell" non-participating schools on

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the idea of using the ASVAB. Each year a wide variety of ASVAB promotional

materials are offered to help support promotion of the program. Extensive

use of publicity materials is encouraged. However, the Secretary of Defense

(ASD (MRA&L)) has directed that all publicity materials on institutional

testing published by the Armed Forces, including recruiting field activities,

must contain the following statements:

Purpose

The ASVAB is used by the Armed Forces for recruiting purposes and by

school counselors for vocational guidance counseling. The ASVAB's ability

for determining civilian job skills has not yet been proven.

Distribution of Test Scores

Test scores are provided to the school counselor (who furnish them to

the student) and to the recruiting services of the Armed Forces.

Retention of Information

Information about individuals who have taken the ASVAB will be

maintained on a computer tape for recruiting purposes for not more than two

years. Scores are kept for a longer period of time for research purposes to

assist in evaluation and updating test materials; however, personal

identifying information (name, social security number, street address,

telephone number) will be removed from existing records.

Release of Test Information

Names and other information will not

be released to any agency outside

of the DoD, except to the Coast Guard, and to the student's school.

Information on test results will not

be used for any purpose other than

recruitment in the Armed Forces and high school counseling. Test data

provided to school systems are disposed of in accordance with the state,

local, or school policies.

(2) Voluntary Aspects

. Representatives of the Armed Forces should

encourage state and local school officials to use ASVAB testing within their

schools. If educators require mandatory ASVAB testing of all students, this

will not be discouraged, nor will the services refuse to test.

(3) Test Proctors

. Recruiting station commanding officers will

provide proctors in coordination with the IRC on an as-needed basis. Test

administrators who are familiar with ASVAB test procedures are required to

brief proctors on their responsibilities and specific duties. ASVAB test

security is discussed in the following paragraph. Because test security is

such a serious matter, Marines assigned as proctors must know and carry out

their duties in a scrupulous manner.

4105. FAMILIARIZATION AND PREPARATION FOR ASVAB TESTING

1. Applicants should be provided with a general familiarization of the ASVAB

to ease any apprehensions about the test. There are several authorized

publications that have been designed for this purpose. They are:

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a. DoD ASVAB Information Pamphlet (DoD 1304.12Z).

b. MEPCOM ASVAB handouts: Exploring Careers: The ASVAB Workbook.

2. The ASVAB Specimen Set and the Counselor's Guide are publications

designed to familiarize school officials with the institutional ASVAB. These

publications and material extracted or reproduced from them are not to be

used as familiarization tools for prospective applicants.

3. ASVAB guides, such as the ARCO Preparatory Study Guide, are commercially

published. Recruiters may refer prospects or applicants to these study

guides for individual study. Additionally, in some areas, ASVAB study

programs are commercially sponsored. However, recruiters are prohibited

from:

a. Referring prospects or applicants to any commercial ASVAB

preparatory school.

b. Using commercial study guides to coach/tutor/train prospects or

applicants.

4. Recruiters may help applicants familiarize themselves with the ASVAB

through the use of the legitimate materials listed in paragraph 4105.1,

above. It should be noted, however, that because of the Marine Corps

continual need for highly qualified enlistees, recruiter time and effort in

this endeavor must be very minimal. Applicants who indicate a need for more

than a brief familiarization should be immediately referred to their high

school counselor.

5. Security of Screening Tests

a. Handling and Storage

. District and recruiting station commanding

officers will employ appropriate safeguards to prevent loss or compromise of

printed, and computer aided test materials. Although these screening results

do not qualify applicants for enlistment, compromising their validity defeats

their intended purpose. At a minimum, all printed test materials except

blank answer sheets should be stored in a locked desk or file drawer when

left unattended. The Computer Adaptive Screening Test (CAST) is available on

NCOIC’s Laptops. Under NO circumstances will CAST versions be downloaded or

transferred to a CD, disk, or email attachment to be used outside of the

RSS/PCS.

b. Reproduction

. District commanding officers are authorized to

locally reproduce all printed screening test materials to allow for efficient

screening and processing operations. CAST reproduction or distribution will

be the responsibility of the RS Computer Specialist or District Information

System Management Officer (ISMO).

4106. SCHEDULING FOR MENTAL TESTING AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

1. If the applicant remains tentatively qualified after the screening

described in paragraph 4102 and in section 2 of chapter 3, recruiters will

work with the applicant to schedule further processing. Keep in mind that

for further processing, the applicant will need an SSN.

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2. Mental testing is normally done at a Mobile Examination Test (MET) site

or at the MEPS. In either case, MEPCOM Form 714-A (Request for Examination)

must be completed by the applicant and the recruiter.

3. Based on the recruiter's personal judgment about the applicant's

probable qualifications for enlistment, the recruiter should complete pre-

enlistment processing and schedule the applicant for mental testing, physical

examination, and enlistment without any undue delay. Applicants need to be

aware that their conduct and deportment while processing at the Military

Entrance and Processing Station (MEPS) are a direct reflection on the Marine

Corps. Applicants should be casually dressed, with no cut-offs, muscle

shirts or tank tops. Jewelry, to include body-piercing jewelry must be

removed and left at home. Male applicants should be clean-shaven or

beards/mustaches neatly trimmed. Applicants must have under garments

in

order to take the physical exam.

4. Applicants must understand that their trip to the MEPS is for the

purpose of enlisting

. Before sending an applicant's case file forward, the

recruiter and the NCOIC will carefully screen all documents and forms

and resolve any irregularities or contradictions. They will also ensure that

all necessary documents are with the applicant at the MEPS for processing.

History of residences, education, and periods of employment should be

continuous, or the missing intervals should be explained. Recruiters must be

cautious of applicants with lapses of memory or shadowy backgrounds.

Questionable areas must be explained on the appropriate form.

5. Some of the various enlistment options and reenlistment requests require

special purpose testing in addition to the ASVAB. These additional test

requirements are set forth in the Marine Corps Order that applies to the

particular program (see chapter 2, section 3 of this manual for

identification of recruiting orders and description of each program).

4107. POSTSCRIPT FOR PROSPECTIVE ENLISTEES

. Prior to actual enlistment, the

recruiter should acquaint each prospective enlistee with the many benefits

and entitlements that come with a Marine Corps enlistment. The curriculum at

recruit training provides thorough briefings on all items essential to

transition from civilian life to the Marine Corps. Enlistees who

successfully complete recruit training will come to know and share in the

pride of being a Marine. They will begin to understand the meaning of

"esprit de corps," dedication and commitment, first hand. They will be given

the opportunity to continue the proud tradition and legacy of our illustrious

Corps. Be sure to cover these additional topics with the applicant/enlistee:

a. Appointment Grade and Promotions.

b. Pay/Leave and Earnings Statements.

c. Military Identification Cards.

d. Veterans Educational Assistance Programs.

e. Commissioning Programs (as required).

f. Continued Off-Duty Education.

g. Assignments and Overseas Duty.

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REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

___________

(Date)

To: _______________________________

(Name of Employer)

Pursuant to section 9(g)(4) of the Universal Military Training and Service

Act, as amended, I hereby request a leave of absence for the purpose of being

processed for entry into the Armed Forces of the United States.

________________________________

Printed Name Signature

NOTE TO THE EMPLOYER: Information concerning the eligibility requirements or

the rights to be accorded under the re-employment statutes is available upon

request from the Office of Veterans Re-employment Rights, U.S. Department of

Labor, Washington, DC 20210.

Figure 4-1.--Request for Leave-of-Absence.

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TABLE 4-1

FORMS TO BE COMPLETED FOR ENLISTMENT.

A B C D E F G

FORM NO.

(note 1)

TITLE NPS PS COPIES

(note 4)

USE

(note 2)

PREPARED BY

(notes 3 and 4)

RCTR LNCO MEPS

DD Form 4 Enlistment/

Reenlistment

Document Armed

Forces of the

United States

X X 4 ALL X

DD Form

93

Record of

Emergency Data

X X 4 ALL X

DD Form

368

Request for

Discharge or

Clearance from

Reserve

Component

X 4 As

required

X

DD Form

369

Police Record

Check

X X 1 As

required

X

FD 258 Fingerprint

Card

X X 1 ALL X

DD Form

370

Request for

Reference

X X 1 copy of

each

reference

Minimum

of (3)

if

required

X

DD Form

372

Application

for Verifica-

tion of Birth

for Official

U.S. Armed

Forces Use

Only

X X 4 As

required

X

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TABLE 4-1

FORMS TO BE COMPLETED FOR ENLISTMENT.

A B C D E F G

FORM NO.

(note 1)

TITLE NPS PS COPIES

(note 4)

USE

(note 2)

PREPARED BY

(notes 3 and

4)

RCTR LNCO MEPS

DD Form

1966

Record

of Military

Processing-

Armed

Forces of the

United States

X X 4 ALL X X

SF 86

Questionnaire

For National

Security

Positions

X X 4 ALL X X

DD Form

2005

Privacy Act

Statement

Health Care

Records

X X 4 As

required

X

DD Form

2807-2

Medical

PreScreen of

Medical

History

X X 4 ALL X X

DD Form

2808

Report of

Medical

Examination

X X 4 ALL X

DD Form

2807-1

Report of

Medical

History

X X 4 ALL X

SF 513 Medical Record

required

Consult Sheet

X X 4 As

required

X

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TABLE 4-1

FORMS TO BE COMPLETED FOR ENLISTMENT.

A B C D E F G

FORM NO.

(note 1)

TITLE NPS PS COPIES

(note 4)

USE

(note 2)

PREPARED BY

(notes 3 and 4)

RCTR LNCO MEPS

SS FORM 5 Application

for Social

Security

Account Number

or Replacement

of Lost Card

X X 4 As

required

X

NAVMC

11000

Privacy

Act

Statement

for Marine

Corps

Personnel

and Pay

Records

X X 4 ALL X

MPPM

Form

Marine Corps

Enlistee

Financial

Statement

X X 4 As

required

X

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TABLE 4-1

FORMS TO BE COMPLETED FOR ENLISTMENT.

A B C D E F G

FORM NO.

(note 1)

TITLE NPS PS COPIES

(note 4)

USE

(note 2)

PREPARED BY

(notes 3 and 4)

RCTR LNCO MEPS

MPPM

Form

Statement of

Understanding

for Applicants

with Dependents

X X 4 As

required

X

MPPM

Form

Statement of

Eligibility

for the

Officer

Candidate

Course

X X 4 As

required

X

MPPM

Form

Drug Abuse

Screening

Form

X X 4 ALL X X

MPPM

Form

MEPS Quality

Control

Checklist

X X 2 As

required

X

MPPM

Form

Statement Of

Understanding

on Marine Corps

Drug Policy

X X 4 ALL X X

1130-001

through

1130-009

All other

Statements of

Understanding

(i.e,

Enlistment

Incentive

Programs)

X X 4 As

required

X X

Reserve

SOU’s

All Reserve

Program SOU’s:

ROEP

IIADT

CAT “P”

MGIB KICKER

SRIP

X 4 As

required

X X

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NOTE 1

. Other documents are required for verification of eligibility (e.g.,

a DD Form 214/215 for prior service and a high school diploma/transcripts for

educational level). Refer to chapter 3, section 2.

NOTE 2

. The applicant's status will determine use (e.g., if an applicant is

in a Reserve component, then a DD Form 368 is required). Applicants who are

processed and subsequently enlist into the Marine must have a Copy of the DD

4, Enlistment Contract returned attached to the DD 368 to releasing reserve

component.

NOTE 3

. Most forms must be prepared with the applicant, at the initiative of

the recruiter or MEPS Liaison NCO. Use of forms contained in the Automated

Enlistment Package are the ONLY MEPCOM/DOD approved automated forms for use

by MCRC recruiting personnel. Some forms require entries by the recruiter,

by the MEPS LNCO, and by MEPS staff personnel.

NOTE 4

. Some of these forms (i.e. DD 1966, DD 2807-1, DD 2807-2, DD 2808),

can be downloaded from DoD Form Flow websites or the MCRC Automated

Enlistment Package (AEP), and are a single sheet. Most of the other forms do

not come as carbon sets and recruiters may not have easy access to a copy

machine. Consequently, commanding officers of recruiting stations must

establish local procedures to ensure that adequate copies are available for

distribution. This function is normally carried out by the MEPS Liaison NCO,

who makes the copies from the originals provided by the recruiter for

distribution.

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CHAPTER 4

ENLISTMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 2: ENLISTMENT PROCESSING

4200. INTRODUCTION

. This section details enlistment processing and

discusses the role of the MEPS in the enlistment process. The MEPS is a

joint service facility with the responsibility for examining and processing

applicants for all of the Armed Forces. This is where enlistment takes

place. At this juncture, applicants should bring with them the necessary

verifying documents. Documents required to determine eligibility for

enlistment are contained in chapter 3, section 2 and on table 4-1. Chapter

3, section 2 contains the specific instructions for the completion of those

forms required to document eligibility for each criterion.

4201. GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MARINE CORPS MEPS LIAISON NCO

1. The Marine Corps MEPS Liaison NCO serve as the liaison between the

recruiting stations, to include their recruiting sub-stations, and the MEPS.

The MEPS Liaison NCO is the most important element of quality enlistment

processing. They manage the flow of Marine Corps applicants and enlistees

through the required processing steps at the MEPS. Their primary

responsibilities are:

a. To ensure that only fully qualified applicants are enlisted, and

that only fully qualified enlistees depart for active duty.

b. To ensure that applicants have a clear and honest understanding of

their enlistment contracts and guarantees, if any.

c. To ensure that required documents and enlistment forms are accurate,

complete, and properly distributed.

2. There is a section in the Guidebook for RS Operations, Volume III, G003,

entitled "MEPS Liaison NCO." It provides detailed information on the duties

and functions of the MEPS Liaison NCO. The following paragraphs of this

section provide specific enlistment processing instructions.

4202. EXAMINATIONS AT THE MEPS

1. Mental Examination

. If an applicant has not taken the ASVAB previously,

either in school or for enlistment in any branch of the Armed Forces, testing

at the MEPS or a MET site will be required (Prior service Marine reenlistment

applicants can have a physical exam without an ASVAB, by annotating the

MEPCOM 714 A-E as ASVAB Not Required). The test will determine mental

qualification for enlistment. An applicant who has been determined to be

ineligible for enlistment based on the submission of the DD2807-2 Medical

Prescreen of Medical History, is not eligible for the Mental Exam (to include

Re-Test Mental Exam), unless a physical exam is requested by the medical

waiver authority, with the Bureau of Medicine (BUMED Code 25) request for a

physical exam. If an applicant is interested in an enlistment program, the

test will be a primary factor in determining eligibility for an enlistment

guarantee. Because retests are not authorized without prior approval (see

Table 3-7), the recruiter must know if an applicant has ever been tested for

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any branch of the Armed Forces. All services use the same test, therefore,

previous results can be converted to Marine Corps scores. Applicants with

qualifying scores may process for enlistment without delay.

2. Physical Examination/Inspection Examination

a. The medical staff at the MEPS will perform a thorough physical

examination. If any medical records or documents are necessary, the

applicant should already have been reminded of this need and have them in

hand. The applicant must disclose any previous physical examination taken

for any branch of service. The recruiter can verify the results. Medical

staff will perform an internal examination on female applicants.

b. Results of the medical examination will determine physical

qualification for enlistment. A re-examination will also be conducted at the

depots for recruit training. Information on one's medical history that is

falsified or withheld prior to commencement of active duty could result in

discharge under less than honorable conditions.

c. An Inspection Examination is conducted on any applicant entering the

DEP, when 30 days

has elapsed since the physical examination. An Inspection

Examination is required on all accessions onto active duty, (shipment to

recruit training or reenlistment into the Marine Corps), when 96 hours has

elapsed since the physical examination. No exceptions.

3. Return from the MEPS

. If applicants are unable to pass either the mental

or physical examination, transportation home will be provided. If applicants

are mentally and physically qualified, they will be referred to the Marine

Corps MEPS Liaison NCO for further screening, processing and enlistment.

4203. APPLICANT INTERVIEW BY THE MEPS LIAISON NCO

1. To carry out those primary responsibilities identified in paragraph 4201,

the MEPS Liaison NCO must interview each applicant. Commanding officers of

recruiting stations will include this requirement in the MEPS Liaison NCO's

letter of appointment (see Section 7G MEPS Liaison NCO) in Volume III,

Guidebook for RS Operations, for further information and instructions on the

appointment letter.

2. Ceasing the Interview

. If at any time during the interview an applicant

is found to be unqualified, processing will cease unless a waiver is

considered to be warranted. If a waiver is considered, it will be processed

in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 3 of this manual.

3. Review of Examination Results

. Normally, applicants will be mentally

tested and medically examined before the MEPS Liaison NCO conducts an

interview. The MEPS Liaison NCO will evaluate examination results. If the

applicant meets the minimum mental and physical enlistment requirements, the

MEPS Liaison NCO can prepare for the interview. If the applicant is

unqualified, and an interview is not necessary, arrange transportation to

send the applicant home. However, if the applicant is medically unqualified

and if there is a basis for a waiver, then the MEPS Liaison NCO should

prepare copies of the medical documents, assist in medical consultation

requirements, and expedite waiver processing in accordance with local

procedures.

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4. Review of the Case File

. The MEPS Liaison NCO must retrace the

recruiter's steps. The MEPS Liaison NCO will carefully review the case file

for accuracy and completeness. Any contradictions in the forms and documents

must be noted for questioning during the interview. The verifying documents

provided by the applicant and by the recruiter must receive close examination

to ensure that they clearly support the entries on the enlistment forms, in

accordance with chapter 3 of this manual. Discrepancies within a case file

will be reported to the NCOIC of the recruiting substation, with a copy sent

to the operations section of the recruiting station. The MEPS Quality

Control Checklist (figure 4-2, page 4-39) is used for this purpose.

5. Review of Qualifications

. The qualifications for enlistment, as well as

the qualifications for desired options, must be personally verified by the

MEPS Liaison NCO. If the applicant is qualified, does not have an option,

and if the desired option is available, the MEPS Liaison NCO will explain any

details and coordinate with the recruiter to obtain the authority to grant a

program allocation or a quota serial number (QSN).

a. For enlistments in the Regular Marine Corps, programs are obtained

through the Marine Corps Recruiting Information Support System – RS (MCRISS),

depending on the option desired. Refer to MCO 1130.53 series.

b. For enlistments in the SMCR, programs are associated with QSNs, which

are assigned through the Marine Corps Recruiting Information Support System –

RS (MCRISS) or obtained from MCRC via CMC (RAP).

6. Enlistment Forms and Documents

. The MEPS Liaison will initiate and

complete all additional enlistment forms as required. Verification of

parental consent and of approved waivers for moral offenses, illegal drug

use, dependency, education, citizenship, medical deficiencies, prior service,

etc., all require special attention.

7. MEPS Liaison NCO Interview

. If the forms and documents are accurate and

complete, the MEPS Liaison NCO will proceed with the actual interview,

emphasizing to the applicant the need for complete honesty. Any facet of the

applicant's background or qualifications, which might result in a fraudulent

or erroneous enlistment must be uncovered. Also, it must be determined if

the applicant is concealing or distorting any information, or if the

applicant has received any unauthorized help with the mental test or with a

police record, etc. Each document and every entry on all enlistment forms

will be reviewed with the applicant. MEPS Quality Control Checklist (figure

4-2) is used to report discrepancies. MEPS Liaison NCO's must then ensure

that each applicant has a complete understanding of the enlistment agreement

(e.g., guarantees, terms of enlistment, grade, etc.).

a. Enlistment Program Guarantees

. If an applicant is enlisting under an

"open" contract, the MEPS Liaison NCO will explain that the Marine Corps will

determine the MOS training and assignment upon completion of recruit

training, and that there are no guarantees. If the applicant is enlisting

with a guarantee, ensure that the applicant has clear understanding of

exactly what the option entails, including its limitations. Use of the DD

Form 4 and the appropriate Statement(s) of Understanding (i.e. Annex B) will

be helpful, but the MEPS Liaison NCOs should not limit themselves to these

documents alone. The applicant must be questioned to reveal any pre-

conceived ideas or misunderstandings. Verbal promises or insinuations made

by recruiting personnel, regarding particular MOS’s contained in the

Enlistment Incentives Program need to be rectified prior to assignment of any

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guarantee. Programs requiring a clearance must have a SF-86 NAQ submitted,

and verified received to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to

shipment to recruit training. There are no exceptions to this policy.

b. DEP or Awaiting IADT

. Explain to the applicant that enlistment into

the DEP or SMCR awaiting IADT represents a legal commitment to enlist at a

later date in the Active Component of the Marine Corps or to commence IADT on

a specific date, provided the individual remains qualified. In turn, the

Marine Corps agrees that on that specific date an opening will exist to begin

active duty, and in a particular enlistment program if specified. Explain

the advantages of the DEP listed in paragraph 2203.2. Ensure that applicants

understand that the contract which they initial and sign is a legally and

morally binding agreement between them and the United States Marine Corps.

(1) Additionally, explain that members of the DEP:

(a) Are not entitled to full-time Servicemen's Group Life

Insurance (SGLI) coverage under Public Law 93-289.

(b) May accrue and become entitled to educational benefits

administered by the VA once they report for active duty.

(c) Are not entitled to pay, allowances, or leave, until they

report for active duty.

(d) Pay Entry Base Date (PEBD)

1

Non-prior service enlistees (K5) do not establish a pay

entry base date (PEBD) until they report for active duty.

2

Prior service enlistees (KA) who still have service to

fulfill their military service obligation (MSO) continue to have their

Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) time credited to their PEBD.

(e) Do begin their 8-year MSO when they initially "swear" into

the USMCR.

(2) Additionally, explain that members of the SMCR awaiting IADT:

(a) Are entitled to full-time Servicemen's Group Life Insurance

(SGLI) coverage under Public Law 93-289.

(b) May accrue and become entitled to educational benefits

administered by the VA if they have obligated themselves to a "6x2" program.

(c) Are not entitled to pay, allowances, or leave, until they

report to IADT unless participating in the Category “P” program where members

are eligible for Inactive Duty Training (IDT) pay.

(d) Do not establish a PEBD until they report for initial

active duty for training (IADT). Exceptions are those Category "P"

reservists who perform inactive or active duty for training prior to IADT.

In those cases, the PEBD will be the date they initially "swear" into the

USMCR.

(e) Do begin their 8-year MSO when they initially "swear" into

the USMCR.

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NOTE

. A discharge from the DEP invalidates all accumulated time creditable

against the 8-year MSO and/or for pay purposes, as applicable.

(3) Under present statutes, members of the DEP or SMCR awaiting IADT

may or may not be eligible for medical or burial benefits from the Department

of the Navy. (See paragraph 4301)

c. Term of Enlistment

. Explain the military service obligation and

the term of enlistment.

d. Individual Ready Reserve Component Refresher Training

. Inform all

enlistees, both Active and Reserve that they can be

involuntarily ordered to

2 weeks active duty annually while members of the Individual Ready Reserve

(IRR). Additionally, members of the IRR are subject to mobilization and

activation during contingencies or time of war. Any Marine who has not

completed the full eight (8) year MSO after release from active duty or

completion of service with the SMCR must maintain a full issue of uniforms.

e. Grade upon Enlistment

. Explain the opportunities for appointment

to a higher grade upon commencement of active duty (see Table 4-2).

f. Background Investigation

. All applicants (to include USMC

reenlistments) will have an Automated Entrance National Agency Check (Auto-

ENTNAC) processed at the MEPS utilizing the FD-258 Fingerprint Card, and the

SF-86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions submitted within 90 days

of the ENTNAC and no later than departure for recruit training or in the case

re-enlistees next duty station. All U.S. Citizens will be submitted for

NACLC/Secret Clearance investigations, and non-citizens for enlistment

suitability. Liaison NCO must explain that a background investigation,

(ENTNAC), is initiated upon application for enlistment. Fingerprints (FD-

258) and a physical description, along with a detailed list of admitted

offenses, are sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and compared

with their files. Emphasize the importance of revealing every incident of

involvement with law enforcement or juvenile authorities. All incidents of

illegal involvement with drugs must also be revealed. Review the warning

contained in Statement of Understanding concerning illegal drug use.

8. Applicant Confirmation

. The MEPS Liaison NCO should finalize their

interview by reviewing and confirming the applicant's understanding of:

a. The term of enlistment and grade upon enlistment; and

b. The exact nature of program guarantees, or in the case of applicants

with and "open" contract, the fact that there are no guarantees of training,

assignment, or enlistment bonus; and

c. The benefits and obligations incurred while enlisted the DEP or in

the SMCR awaiting IADT, if applicable; and

d. The day scheduled to commence active duty.

9. Once the applicant's forms and documents have been reviewed and cross-

checked for accuracy, continuity, and completeness, the MEPS Liaison NCO will

arrange for PEI interview processing with the MEPS.

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4204. ENTNAC/SF-86/QUESTIONNAIRE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY POSITIONS (NACLC)

1. Definition of Terms

a. Entry-level National Agency Questionnaire (ENTNAC)

. A check

instituted by the office of Personnel Management (OPM)), whereby FBI files,

Identification Division, and other appropriate agencies are checked for

criminal information on a designated individual. This check is initiated for

all Marine applicants who are contracted at the MEPS both regular, reserve

and re-enlistees. Use of the FD-258 Fingerprint Card accomplish this for all

applicants.

b. National Agency Check/Local Agency/Credit Check (NACLC) using the

SF-86/Questionnaire for National Security Positions

. A request for

investigation submitted to OPM whereby FBI files, Identification Division,

fingerprint identification files and local agencies, and credit check as

appropriate, are checked for criminal information and background information

on a designated individual. This investigation and the results are forwarded

to the Department of the Navy Central Adjudication Facility (DONCAF) for

clearance adjudication. This procedure is accomplished for all Marine

applicants (active and reserve). Additionally, U.S. Citizens will be

processed for a secret clearance, and non citizens for enlistment

suitability. Top Secret investigations requests will be initiated by Naval

Security Group (NSG) Representatives, while undergoing recruit training. No

MEPS LNCO will submit an SF-86 on an applicant requiring a TOP SECRET

Clearance.

2. An ENTNAC will be initiated for all applicants utilizing the FD-258

Fingerprint Card. This includes applicants who enlist into the DEP or SMCR

awaiting IADT, as well as applicants who are direct enlistments.

3. Recruiters will prepare the SF-86 Questionnaire for National Security

Positions at the RSS level and enclose in the standard enlistment package to

the MEPS Liaison NCO. Additionally all SF-86 Release Forms and the OPM

Agency Use Form will be attached to the SF-86. The MEPS LNCO will annotate

in the upper left hand corner of the SF-86, Questionnaire for National

Security Positions, annotate one of the below codes

in RED INK, to identify

to the PEI interviewer what type of submission path to process the request:

A - AUTOMATED ENTNAC requested. No SF-86 NACLC will be submitted on

this applicant. MEPS Personnel should initiate and submit the Auto-ENTNAC

utilizing the FD-258 Electronic Fingerprint Card to OPM.

M – SF-86 NACLC will be submitted to OPM. The recruiting station will

submit the NACLC to OPM per current Marine Corps Recruiting Command guidance

instructions.

R – Error Code received on a previously submitted Auto-ENTNAC.

4. The main purpose of the MEPS Pre-Enlistment Interview (PEI) is to help

determine if all information critical to qualification for enlistment has

been disclosed. If additional information is disclosed during the interview,

it will be provided to the MEPS Liaison NCO for resolution. For example: If

an applicant disclosed during the interview, medical, moral or drug usage

information, it will be provided to the MEPS Liaison NCO who will direct the

applicant to the MEPS medical officer. Individuals who have disclosed

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additional information will not be enlisted or further processed without the

express consent of the commanding officer of the recruiting station or his

designated representative.

5. If there are no disclosures, or if the consent of the commanding officer

of the recruiting station or his designated representative has been given for

any discrepancies, the MEPS will complete the processing.

6. If a FBI “Rap Sheet” returns with unfavorable information while a member

is in the DEP or awaiting IADT, the individual will either be considered for

a waiver per Chapter 3, Section 3 or be discharged. All “Rap Sheets” reports

for applicants already on active duty will be forwarded to the appropriate

recruit depot or command (prior service Marines). See Chapter 3, Section 2,

Part H for guidance on rejected or incomplete ENTNAC/NAQ’S.

7. Follow-up on Unclassifiable Fingerprints

. Rejected fingerprint cards

returned by the FBI as unclassifiable will be re-accomplished by the MEPS and

returned before the enlistee departs for recruit training. If the enlistee

has already shipped, the MEPS Liaison NCO will coordinate action with the

MEPS, notify the appropriate recruit depot (or command), and request that

fingerprinting be re-accomplished and mailed to OPM at the below address:

U. S. OFFICE OF PERONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)

Federal Investigations Processing Center

P.O. Box 618

1137 Branchton Road

Boyers, PA 16018-0618

4205. ENLISTMENT INTO THE MARINE CORPS, THE DEP, OR THE SMCR

1. After the applicant finishes the NAQ interview, the MEPS Liaison NCO will

accept the applicant for enlistment. The applicant's clear understanding and

agreement with all aspects of the enlistment contract should be reverified.

After signing the acceptance, MEPS officials will administer the oath of

enlistment.

2. For applicants who enlist in the DEP or SMCR to await IADT, the MEPS

Liaison NCO must provide complete instructions on required future actions.

The need to return to the MEPS for enlistment onto active duty on a scheduled

day must be emphasized. Applicants enlisting into the SMCR should also be

informed they will receive an orientation briefing by designated recruiting

representatives. Details on this briefing are provided in paragraph 4213.

3. General Provisions while in the DEP

. Applicants must be advised that

they are not entitled to receive pay while in the DEP, nor will they

participate in any Reserve training during the time they are in the program,

unless a member of the Category "P" program. DEP members should also be

aware of the RS/RSS Pool Program and the necessity to participate to help

prepare them mentally, physically and psychologically for the rigors of

recruit training. Issuances of Military Identification Cards, DD Form 2, are

not authorized for members of the DEP/SMCR awaiting IADT.

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4. DEP for Non-Prior Service Personnel

a. Qualified men and women will be processed per this chapter and the

following instructions:

(1) Each applicant intending to enlist into the Marine Corps DEP, or

SMCR awaiting IADT, will agree to an assignment to active duty for a period

equal to a term of enlistment authorized by current directives. This term,

expressed in years, will be inserted in item 8a of the DD Form 4.

(2) The commanders of the MEPS effecting the enlistment will issue

orders per MCO P1100.75.

(3) Individuals subsequently reporting for enlistment onto active

duty will be required to execute the remaining portion of the DD Form 4 and

section V on the DD Form 1966.

b. Individuals who apply for a Reserve officer program while a member of

the DEP or awaiting IADT, and are acceptable to the Officer Selection Officer

(OSO), will be processed as follows:

(1) Officer program applicants recommended by the OSO prior to their

enlistment to active duty, or to assignment to IADT, will be retained in the

DEP or awaiting IADT status until final disposition is made by the CG, MCRC

on their application.

(2) Application for the appropriate Reserve Officer Program will be

per MCO P1100.73, MPPM, Volume III, Officer Procurement, to include a

conditional enlistment contract and new service record book. The prior

service entry will reflect USMCR (K4, K5, K8, K9, KA and B5) service

indicating a date of discharge 1-day prior to enlistment in the USMCR(C)

Officer Candidate Program. Upon final determination by the CG, MCRC,

accomplish one of the following actions:

(a) Approved Applicants for Reserve Officer Program

1

Discharge from the USMCR (K4, K5, KA, K8, K9, OR B5)

effective the day preceding the date upon which the conditional enlistment

contract (that enrolled the individual in the Reserve officer program) was

executed.

2

Forward enlisted records to the CMC (MMSB-20) after

making the following remark in red pencil on the original DD Form 4:

"SR - discharged (date

) Convenience of Government to enlist in USMCR(C)

(OCC) program."

3

Discharge the applicant through the Military Entrance

Processing Reporting System (MIRS).

(b) Disapproved Applicants for Reserve Officer Programs

Effect enlistment in the Marine Corps, order to active duty, or assign to

IADT per the contract executed by the individual upon enlistment in the DEP

or SMCR awaiting IADT.

(3) Notify the CG, MCRC of individuals whose applications for a

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Reserve officer program have not received final determination within 90-days

of their projected active duty date for assistance in promptly resolving the

application.

5. Prior Service (Other Service) Personnel Enlisting in the Marine Corps and

Prior Service Marines Reenlisting into the Regular Marine Corps.

a. Prior service applicants, when fully qualified for enlistment into

the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve, must meet established criteria

contained in paragraph 3291, on pages 3-123 through 3-129, to determine their

eligibility to enter the DEP (USMCR (K5)). Prior service applicants

currently in a reserve component can not enlist into the DEP, and must be

direct contract/shipper. However, if prior service (other service)

applicants are eligible to enter the DEP, the completion of the DD Form 4,

and DD1966/1 (current editions) must be executed with care to avoid errors in

terms of service because these applicants will, in most cases, have completed

all or a portion of their 8-year MSO. The term of enlistment, however, may

be for three, four or five years per current directives. Additionally the

Active Duty Base Date (ADBD) and Pay Entry Base Date (PEBD) must also be

adjusted to account for all prior service.

b. Prior service Marines may not be enlisted into the DEP (USMCR (KA)).

Applicants must meet the criteria of MCO 1130.80 series, and if approved for

reenlistment will receive written authorization and assignment instructions,

which may be effected at any time within the specified period authorized in

the approval letter. Reenlistment programs are contained in MCO 1130.80

series, Prior Service and Reserve Augmentations Enlistments into the Regular

Marine Corps. These applicants must be cautioned that reenlistment over

three months from date of separation will cause them to lose any entitlement

they may have to reenlistment bonuses.

c. For additional details on processing prior service applicants, see

paragraph 3291 of this manual.

d. Discharge of prior service (other service) enlistees from the DEP

will be per paragraph 4301 of this manual.

e. This program is not to be used for enlistment of prior service

applicants (USMC and other services) into the SMCR.

6. Maximum Time in the Delayed Entry Program

a. Recruiting station commanding officers are authorized to grant a

maximum

365 day delay to all non-prior service component enlistees. Those

applicants who were given an Entry Level Separation (ELS) for failure to

complete recruit training from the sponsoring service component, in

accordance with paragraph 3291.e, are limited to a maximum of 90-day delay

.

b. An enlistee's DEP or awaiting IADT time begins on the day of

enlistment and cannot exceed the time limits prescribed in paragraph 4205.6.

The Date of Enlistment (DOE) is provided in MCRISS from interfaces with the

USMEPCOM MIRS Databases. The DOE remains valid unless there is a change of

component code, or a discharge from the DEP or SMCR awaiting IADT. A Change

of Component (CC) or DEP discharge erases all accumulated DEP or awaiting

IADT time. If a discharged enlistee is subsequently reaccessed into the DEP;

awaiting IADT time again may extend to prescribed limits.

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c. Component code changes will not be effected in the MCRISS until they

are affected through MEPS.

7. Extensions in the DEP

. Extensions of time in the DEP or awaiting IADT

beyond the prescribed 365 day limit will not normally be authorized. Only the

CG, MCRC may grant such requests. DEP extensions will only be submitted in

cases such as natural disasters, extreme weather conditions, temporary

medical disqualifications, educational (failure to graduate) extensions, and

the like. DEP extensions will be submitted via the chain of command in a

policy waiver format, for a maximum of 180 days. No member can exceed 545

consecutive days in the DEP.

4206. PLACE OF ENLISTMENT

. The place of enlistment is where the oath of

enlistment is administered. All personnel processed through a MEPS will

have the oath of enlistment administered at a MEPS. Exceptions to this

policy are handled by request to the specific MEPS. These requests are

considered outside enlistments. The RS must provide the Rank, Name, SSN, and

Title of the Commissioned Officer to perform the outside enlistment. MEPS

personnel will prepare the DD-4, and provide to the requesting RS MEPS LNCO.

After the oath of enlistment is administered, the applicant and the officer

effecting the oath, will sign the DD-4 and return to the MEPS. MEPS will

report the enlistment into MIRS, which will interface with MCRISS. No

enlistment/reenlistment/augmentation of any Marine applicant will be

conducted external to this MEPS process.

4207. EFFECTIVE DATE OF ENLISTMENT

. The effective date of enlistment or

reenlistment is the commencement date of the contract. This will be the same

date the oath of enlistment is administered.

4208. TERMS OF ENLISTMENT

1. Regular

a. DEP USMCR (Component Code K5)

. Effective 1 June 1984, enlistments

into the DEP USMCR (K5) will be for an 8-year term. Prior service applicants

must meet criteria in paragraph 3291, pages 3-123 through 3-129, to determine

eligibility to enter the DEP.

b. Regular Enlistment

(1) General

. Enlistments into the Regular Marine Corps for non-

prior service or prior service (other service or USMCR K4, K8, K9, or B5)

applicants, either directly or from the DEP, will be for terms of 2*,3, 4, or

5 years). * Note: Two year TOE for NPS enlistments into the National Call to

Service Program; actual EAS will be adjusted upon completion of MOS school.

(2) Maximum Terms of Enlistment

(a) No "open contract" will be for more than

four years.

(b) No Regular Enlistment will be for more than

five years.

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c. Broken or Continuous Reenlistment

. Prior service Marines approved

for broken or continuous reenlistment will normally be approved for four year

terms of enlistment (TOE). MMEA-6 may also authorized a two, or three year

term of enlistment per instructions issued by MCRC (see MCO 1130.80 series

for details).

2. Reserve Enlistments

a. Non-prior Service (NPS)

. All non-prior service applicants enlisting

into the SMCR (USMCR K4, K8, K9, or B5) will enlist for a full eight year

term. The specific enlistment program, which the applicant chooses,

designates the periods for SMCR duty (drill and IRR participation).

(i.e. 4 X 4, 6 X 2)

b. Prior Service (Other Service) Applicants

. All prior service

enlistments into the SMCR are processed per instructions contained in MCO

1130.80. Cases are forwarded to MCRC G-3, and routed through M&RA (RAP) to

MMEA-6 for final approval. Paragraph 3291.3 contains appropriate

instructions. All PSOS applicants for the SMCR must attend recruit training,

MCT/SOI, and possibly MOS school.

c. Component Code Changes will not be effected into MCRISS until they

are effected through MEPCOM Information Reporting System (MIRS).

4209. STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING (SOU)

1. Enlistment program documents (SOUs) become a part of the enlistment

contract. As such, great care must be taken when assigning a program to an

applicant and in the completion of the documents and recording the Enlistment

Incentive Program number (MCROC)/Quota Serial Number (QSN) from MCRISS. In

the interest of avoiding costly defective enlistments, Marines involved in

the contractual process must be extremely careful in completing the documents

and will refrain from making inferences that could be misconstrued or

perceived as assurances, promises, or guarantees which are not specifically

written in the enlistment package.

2. Accordingly, each applicant enlisting for a regular Enlistment Incentive

Program (EIP)/Reserve Quota Serial Number (QSN) will complete an SOU. An

example of the SOU is provided in MCO 1130.53 series, and the ROEP, IIADT,

Cat “P” reserve programs. Local reproduction of the SOU is authorized.

Automated Enlistment Package (AEP) contains both regular and reserve

enlistment SOU’s. Local changes or edits to the SOU(s) however, are

prohibited

. The original SOU (both regular and reserve SOU’s) will be marked

as Annex “B”.

a. Program SOUs for Regular. Annex “A” is used for the Marine Corps

Drug Policy SOU. The completed SOU (along with any required appendices) will

be marked "Annex B" and attached to the Enlistment or Reenlistment Document

(DD Form 4) as required by MCO 1130.53 series. If the member of the DEP

(regular), changes options, the original authenticated Annex “B” will be

marked VOID, with a diagonal line from top right to bottom left, initialed

and dated by the member, and a new SOU will be completed and annotated as

Annex “C”. Any additional changes in an authenticated SOU will follow the

same format, with each new SOU marked successively as Annex D, E, F etc. All

voided SOUs will be retained in all enlistment records and attached to the DD

Form 4 series. MEPS LNCOs will record the changes to the annex(s) in

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Section F. DISCHARGE FROM/DELAYED ENTRY/ENLISTMENT PROGRAM, Blocks 20a. b. &

c. of the DD Form 4/3, SOUs that are attachments to other SOUs (i.e. EIP SOU

for MCSF “UV” and SOU Security Clearance Form, will both be annotated as

Annex “B” (Program SOU/Attachment SOU) and stapled together. If the

applicant changes the original program (i.e. “UV” to “UH”) then the same

format as listed above will prevail, where the Annexes could read, “Annex “C”

and “D”.”

b. Program SOUs for Reserve

. Annex “A” is used for the Marine Corps

Drug Policy SOU. Assigned reserve programs will be recorded as Annex “B”.

If a reserve member (SMCR awaiting IADT), changes options while awaiting IADT

(i.e. ROEP 4 X 4 to IIADT 6 X 2), a new Annex “B” for the newly assigned

reserve option will be authenticated, signed and dated. The original

authenticated Annex “B” will be marked VOID, with a diagonal line from top

right to bottom left, and initialed by the reserve member. Additionally, the

original Annex “B” will be marked on the bottom of page one

“Replaced by

Annex “B” dated ________”, (date new Annex “B” SOU was signed by the reserve

member). SOUs that are attachments to other SOUs (i.e. ROEP, SRIP, or

Kicker), will all be annotated as Annex “B” (Program SOU/Attachment SOU) and

stapled together. All SOU(s) will be attached to the DD Form 4/1 and 4/2 to

include previously voided SOU(s).

c. The applicant will complete those portions of the SOU(s) not

electronically documented by the Automated Enlistment Package (AEP) in his or

her own handwriting, prior to

enlisting in the Delayed Entry Program, or upon

notification of an assigned program (reserve or regular) prior to shipping to

recruit training. Erasures or cross outs are not permitted and render the

SOU void.

3. The completed SOU will be distributed in accordance with the instructions

contained in MCO 1130.53 series. Further, a copy of the completed SOU will

be given to each applicant the day they enlist into the DEP and every time

the applicant changes his/hers enlistment option program, or fills out a new

SOU, voiding the original SOU, recording the new Annex with the appropriate

alpha character (B,C,D etc) and maintained in the SRB. An appropriate

statement on the DD Form 1966, Section VI, will reflect the reason for the

program change.

4210. GRADE UPON ENLISTMENT INTO THE MARINE CORPS OR SELECTED MARINE CORPS

RESERVE

1. All enlistments into the Marine Corps or SMCR will be in the grade of

private unless otherwise authorized by the CG, MCRC or as specified in table

4-2, on page 4-39.

2. All broken and continuous reenlistments into the Marine Corps will be in

the grade specified by MCO 1130.80 series, unless otherwise authorized by the

MCRC.

3. Prior service personnel (Marine Corps or other service) for enlistment or

reenlistment in the SMCR will be appointed as specified by the CMC (MMEA).

MCO P1040R.35 and MCO 1130.80 series contain specific details.

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4211. OATH OF ENLISTMENT

1. All Regular Marine Corps or SMCR enlistments and Regular Marine Corps

reenlistments (broken or continuous) must be authorized by either the

commanding generals of the eastern or western recruiting regions, the

district commanding officers, recruiting station commanding officers or their

authorized representatives, unless otherwise directed by the CG, MCRC.

2. Normally, commissioned officers assigned to the MEPS will administer the

oath of enlistment to all non-prior service Marine applicants while wearing

the prescribed service uniform. However, recruiting officers are authorized

to administer the oaths necessary in the performance of their duties for non-

prior service and prior service Marine reenlistees, if prior coordination is

made with the local MEPS. This action is necessary to allow input into the

MEPCOM MIRS system, which interfaces with MCRISS. Provisions of Title 10

U.S.C. 502 require that the oath of enlistment be administered by a

commissioned officer; no exceptions to this statutory requirement can be

granted. Any commissioned officer of any regular or reserve component of any

U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard),

whether or not on active duty, may administer the Oath of Enlistment (10

U.S.C. 1031). "Commissioned officer" includes "commissioned" warrant

officers. The phrase "whether or not on active duty" includes retired

Regular or Reserve commissioned officers and Reserve commissioned officers

not on active duty. The Reserve components of the Armed Forces are the

Marine Corps Reserve, Army National Guard of the U.S., Army Reserve, Navy

Reserve, Air National Guard of the U.S., Air Force Reserve, and Coast Guard

Reserve.

3. Before giving the oath of enlistment to applicants, enlisting officers

will:

a. Explain the provisions of the UCMJ, Article 83, emphasizing the UCMJ

significance in respect to truthful answers to questions on their enlistment

forms.

b. Tell the applicants that anything in their record that may prohibit

enlistment must be disclosed before the oath is administered. Explain that

if disclosure is made at this time (before the oath of enlistment), the worst

that can happen will be their initial rejection for enlistment and that a

waiver may be considered and submitted. Also explain to the applicants that

their failure to disclose any criminal or drug involvement or unacceptable

moral behavior, etc., may result in punitive action and possible discharge

from the Marine Corps.

c. Warn the applicants that their fingerprints will be forwarded to the

OPM. Warn the applicants that even though a person may conceal a criminal or

juvenile record or prior service at the time of enlistment, such a record

will be discovered later, and that the applicant, now a Marine, will be

subject to trial by court-martial for fraudulent enlistment and to possible

discharge under less than honorable conditions.

4. The oath of enlistment in the DD Form 4 will be administered orally, in

English, to each applicant by a commissioned officer of any of the Armed

Forces. Make suitable arrangements to ensure that the oath is administered

in a dignified manner and in proper surroundings. The flag of the United

States, and the Marine Corps standard when available, will be displayed

prominently near the officer administering the oath of enlistment.

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5. Immediately after the oath of enlistment, the enlisting officer will:

a. Explain the substance of Articles 85 and 86 of the UCMJ.

b. Explain the DoD Separation Policy concerning Homosexual Conduct.

c. Require each enlistee to sign the DD Form 4.

d. Provide each enlistee with a legible copy of the enlistment forms as

prescribed in table 4-3 on page 4-71.

4212. MEPS QUALITY CONTROL

1. Use of the MEPS Quality Control Checklist by the MEPS Liaison NCO is

required. This checklist can be used as a quality control tool and has

multiple purposes:

a. To return unacceptable case files.

b. To report case file discrepancies.

c. To notify recruiters that additional documents and/or forms are

required.

d. To provide comments on an applicant's case preparation for MEPS

processing and enlistment.

e. To report on the disposition of applicants (e.g., medical consult

hold, etc.).

f. To alert the recruiting station command group of possible training

deficiencies.

2. Figure 4-2 on page 4-39 is an example of the MEPS Quality Control

Checklist. MEPS Liaison NCOs will prepare an original and two copies. The

original is sent to the recruiting station operations officer. The first

copy is sent to the NCOIC of the respective substation, and the remaining

copy is a file copy. If follow-up action is required, the MEPS Liaison NCO

will place the file copy with the case file pending the recruiter's response

and assign a 2-week suspense date. If there has been no response within this

period, the MEPS Liaison NCO will notify the operations officer for

appropriate action.

4213. ORIENTATION BRIEF FOR NON-PRIOR SERVICE RESERVISTS

1. An orientation brief affords designated SMCR Unit/I-I representatives

the opportunity to fulfill a fundamental leadership responsibility that of

welcoming and getting acquainted with new unit members. The new Marine

reservist becomes familiar with his/her unit as well as post-IADT duties and

training highlights. More than a mere exchange of information, the

interview/orientation brief conveys a sense of belonging and being part of a

team. The enthusiasm and interest communicated by the designated SMCR

unit/I-I representative should motivate and strengthen the new reservist's

commitment to the unit and to the Marine Corps. Questions by the new

reservist should be encouraged and answered in a forthright positive manner.

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2. The orientation brief is not a screening process to determine eligibility

for enlistment, which is the responsibility of the recruiting station.

3. Each member is assigned a mentor as part of CMC's unit cohesion program.

The mentor will stay in contact with the member through recruit training,

Marine Combat training (MCT), and MOS school. Once the member returns to the

unit the mentor will assist with checking in.

4. Recruiting station commanders and SMCR unit CO's/I-I's must work together

to establish mutually agreeable and efficient procedures for accomplishing

the orientation briefs. These briefs should occur within 30 days after

enlistment into the Selected Marine Corps Reserve. To reiterate the

intention of this orientation/indoctrination briefing, it is not a screening

process, but a tool to welcome the reservist into the local SMCR unit. The

local SMCR unit I-I/commanding officer is required to assign a sponsor/

mentor to every new Marine before they depart for recruit training. The

intent is for the sponsor/mentor to communicate with the reservist prior to

departure and while undergoing recruit training, MCT/SOI and MOS training.

If a reservist changes Quota Serial Number (QSN) while awaiting initial

active duty for training, but remains in the same RUC, there is no require-

ment to be re-interviewed. If the SMCR member changes to a new RUC, the

interview/orientation process must be completed at the new SMCR unit.

In cases of immediate reserve accessions, or those contracted and shipped

within 10 days, the recruiting station will attempt to arrange for an I-I

interview. If not feasible to conduct an interview in person, the

responsible recruiting station will arrange a phone interview from the RS

with the applicant and a dually appointed representative of the I-I staff.

If that is not possible, the recruiting station commanding officer or their

designated representative, may conduct the interview/orientation brief. This

will be documented on the DD1966/4 Section VI Remarks, stating the date of

enlistment in the SMCR, date shipped to recruit training, date of interview,

and who conducted the interview. A courtesy copy of the DD1966/4 will be

provided to the I-I staff at the first opportunity.

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MEPS QUALITY CONTROL CHECKLIST

(If more space is needed to complete this form, continue on a separate sheet,

identify by section, and attach hereto.)

_________________________________________________________________________

FROM: (MEPS LNCO) TO: (NCOIC) COPY: (RS CO)

_________________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT'S NAME (Last, First, MI) SSN Processing Date RCTR

A.______________________ENLISTMENT FORMS____________________________

The following information and/or forms were missing, incomplete, incorrect,

or had improper entries as indicated:

DD Form 368/DD214/DD215

DD Form 369

DD Form 370

SF 86

DD Form 2807-2

MEPCOM 680-3 A-E

SOUs Regular/Reserve

Drug Abuse Screening Form/Drug SOU

Enlistee Financial Statement

DD Form 1966 (Identify by Page and Block)

Tattoo Screening Form

B. ___________________VERIFICATION DOCUMENTS__________________

Documents needed to verify enlistment qualifications were not available or

were unacceptable for the reason given:

Age Education

Name Moral

Parental Consent Prior Service

Citizenship SSN

Dependency Other: (Specify)

C._______________________________MENTAL _________________________________

Note

: A copy of the completed MEPCOM Form 714/680 ADP may be attached

instead of completion of this section.

TEST FORM:

AFQT ____ GT ____ EL ____ MM ____ CL______

SPECIAL TEST RESULTS: APT ____ EDPT ____ DLAB ____ ARC _____

Figure 4-2.--MEPS Quality Control Checklist.

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D.________________________________MORAL__________________________________

The following moral disqualifications were uncovered during processing:

_____________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

E._______________________________PHYSICAL____________________________________

Note

: A copy of the DD 2808 or the MEPS CMO comment from the DD Form 2807-2

may be used to explain disqualifications instead of completing this section.

Profile: P___U___L___H___E___S___X___ Height___

___Weight__________

Consultations Required (date and type ):_______________________________

Disqualifications:

_______________________________________________________________________

Waiver recommended by the MEPS physicians: YES_____ NO_____

F.__________________________DISPOSITION__________________________________

Applicant Enlistment Package

__Enlisted ___ Pending Waiver File

__Ship Date __________ ___ Awaiting Missing Documents

__Waiver Required ___ Returned to Recruiter

__Waiver Pending ___ Filed

__Program Enlisted For_______ ___ Refused To Enlist

G.____________________________SALES______________________________________

Sales problems/comments (also indicate whether or not the applicant was

prepared to come to the MEPS):

_________________________________________________________________________

______

___________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

____________________________ _________________________________

MEPS LIAISON NCO Printed Name MEPS Liaison NCO Signature & Date

Figure 4-2.--MEPS Quality Control Checklist.

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TABLE 4-2

APPOINTMENT TO A GRADE OTHER THAN PRIVATE UPON ENLISTMENT.

R A B

U

L

E

If an applicant (notes 1 through 4): Then grade upon

enlistment will

be:

1

has prior service (other service) with six or more months

of active duty (180 consecutive

days) to include

continuous active duty training

Private First

Class (notes 5

& 6)

2 is a high school graduate and has evidence of successful

completion of a two year Reserve Officer Training Course

(ROTC)

3

is a high school graduate and has evidence of successful

completion of two or more years or equivalent, (i.e. 4 X 4

Block Schedule one semester = one year) of a Junior

Reserve Officer Training Course (JROTC) verified by JROTC

Unit, or a graduate of a four year High School Military

Academy (must have attended for four years)

(note 6)

4 enlists in the DEP or SMCR awaiting IADT and refers two

(2) applicants who subsequently enlist

(note 7)

5

has completed the Pre-commissioning or Commissioning Crs,

formerly called junior and senior course of the Platoon

Leaders Class (PLC) or the Officer Candidate Course (OCC)

6 a. Has evidence of completing 12 semester hours/18 quarter

hours of college level courses from an institution listed

in the degree granting section of the AIPE, and attained a

minimum grade point average of C+ (2.3 or better on 4.0

scale). College hours do not have to be completed in the

same semester or quarter, but total college hours

must be

used to calculate the GPA. (See Notes 1 & 2 below)

Note 1

: Non Tier I applicants must have completed the 10

th

grade in a traditional, religious, home school, or

continuation/alternative high school, to be promoted under

this rule.

Note 2

: Applicants who are educationally coded XX8 are not

eligible to apply the same college semester hrs/qtr hours

for promotion

, which qualified their educational tier

status. Additional hours, beyond the 15 semester and/or

22 quarter hours classifying as Tier I, may be used if in

accordance with rule 6a. (Minimum 27 semester/40 qtr hrs.)

b. Applicants whose verified education code is 14D or 16K

7

Enlists under the provisions of the Enlistment Incentive

Program: College Enlistment Program (CEP) or Musician

Enlistment Option Program (MEOP) contained in MCO 1130.53

8 Marine Cadets of America (note 11)

9 is an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America or a Girl

Scout Gold Award in the Girl Scouts of America

(note 8)

10 attained grade E-3 or completed at least 24-months in the

Naval Sea Cadet Corps

(note 8)

11 enlists for duty with the U.S. Marine Band (Presidents

Own, Marine Barracks 8

th

& I, Washington DC) only

Staff Sergeant

(note 9)

12 Young Marines who have achieved the rank of E-5.

(note 10)

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TABLE 4-2

APPOINTMENT TO A GRADE OTHER THAN PRIVATE UPON ENLISTMENT.

(CONTINUED)

NOTE 1

. Grade determinations for prior service Marines who have completed

Marine Corps recruit training will be made per MCO 1130.80 series. Recruits

who did not complete recruit training will be enlisted in the grade of

private E-1 unless otherwise qualified per this table.

NOTE 2

. Documents must clearly substantiate eligibility for the higher

appointment.

NOTE 3

. Administrative Instructions.

a. The effective date of all grade appointments is the date the

individual enlists into the Marine Corps to commence active duty, or the

SMCR to commence IADT. There is one exception: Category P SMCR enlistees

will be promoted to PFC with an effective date of rank of the second day of

the month following the date of the enlistment of the second referral (see

Note 4 below). Even though in a pay status, these enlistees are not

authorized to wear the grade insignia until completion of recruit training.

b. The authority for all appointments effected under the provisions of

this table will be recorded in the "Remarks" section of the DD Form 1966 and

will cite the specific rule, for example: "Appointed to the grade of PFC

(E-2) per rule 4 of table 4-2 of MCO P1100.72C."

c. For those enlisting in the Regular Marine Corps, appointment is

effected by including the authority and grade in the IADT orders.

d. Ensure that the correct grades are entered in the appropriate blocks

on the DD Form 1966 and the DD Form 4.

NOTE 4

. Individuals appointed under the provisions of this table who are

required to attend recruit training will be advised that they cannot wear the

grade insignia until successful completion of recruit training (this includes

Category P SMCR enlistees).

NOTE 5

. Only if individual was last discharged as a E-2 or higher.

NOTE 6

. Completion of two years or more at a service academy satisfies this

requirement.

NOTE 7

. The individual making the referrals will be eligible for the higher

appointment only if the referrals enlist into the DEP or directly into the

Marine Corps or SMCR (including awaiting IADT) prior to the individual making

the referrals graduation from recruit training.

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APPOINTMENT TO A GRADE OTHER THAN PRIVATE UPON ENLISTMENT.

(CONTINUED)

NOTE 8

. The individual must present full documentation, e.g., official

Boy/Girl Scout certificates awarding Eagle/Gold Award status, Naval Sea Cadet

Corps promotion/service certificates, etc.

NOTE 9

. See paragraph 2306 for special procedures.

NOTE 10

. See MCO 5000.20.

NOTE 11

. The applicant must show evidence of being an NCO with a minimum of

four (4) years of participation in the Marine Cadets of America program.

_________________________________________________________________________

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CHAPTER 4

ENLISTMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 3: POST-ENLISTMENT PROCESSING

4300. MAINTENANCE AND DISPOSITION OF ENLISTMENT CASE FILES

1. Pending Case Files

. Enlistment case files on applicants who were

processed and enlisted in the DEP and case files returned by SMCR

units on enlistees awaiting IADT will be filed by projected active

duty date.

2. Completed Case Files

. Recruiting stations will maintain a copy of

the enlistment processing record for each enlistee. These case files

will be commonly referred to as "residual records." They will be

maintained in alphabetical order with separate files for each fiscal

year. Within each year, the records of those who fail to complete

recruit training should be filed separately after the recruiter of

record has reviewed the case. Residual records will be kept on file

for the term of initial enlistment and then properly destroyed (burned

or shredded).

3. Case Files on Applicants/Enlistees Who Do Not Commence Active

Duty. In each of the following cases, the original examination

records (the DD 2807-2, DD 2807-1, DD 2808) should be returned to the

MEPS after it has been determined that the individual will not

commence active duty. Additionally, the following instructions apply:

a. Disqualified Applicants. The enlistment case files of

applicants processed and disqualified with no waiver action

contemplated will be returned to the recruiter. All personal

documents will be returned to these applicants. The recruiters will

destroy the files as they see fit.

b. Qualified Applicants Who Do Not Enlist

. Same as subparagraph

4300.3a, above.

c. Enlistees Discharged from the DEP or from the SMCR Awaiting

Initial Active Duty for Training. These individuals will be separated

per the instructions in paragraph 4301. All personal documents will

be returned to the individual. The original of the DD Form 4 and the

annotated DD Form 1966 (Remarks Section) showing the date, character,

and reason for discharge will be forwarded to the CMC (MMSB-20).

Excluding examination records, remaining material will be kept on file

at the recruiting station for two (2) years and then destroyed.

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4301. DISCHARGES

1. Special Procedures in the Event of Serious Illness, Injury, or

Sudden Death of Applicants or Members of the DEP (K5 OR KA) or SMCR

(K4, K8, K9, or B5) Awaiting IADT.

a. General

. Government benefits may be available to applicants

or members of the DEP or SMCR in the event of serious illness, injury,

or sudden death while in the DEP, en route to or from a military

facility, or while awaiting IADT. No assurance can or should be given

by any recruiting personnel that benefits are owed to an applicant or

member or to their survivors. Authority to determine entitlements

rests with other agencies.

b. Benefits Administered Through the Marine Corps

(1) Section 1475(a)(5), Title 10, U.S. Code, provides that the

Secretary of the Navy shall pay a death gratuity (minimum of $800) to

the survivor of a person who dies while traveling to or from or while

at a place for final acceptance or for entry upon active duty (other

than for training) in an Armed Force, who has been ordered or directed

to go to the place, and who:

(a) Has been provisionally accepted for that duty, or

(b) Has been selected under the Military Selective Service

Act for service in that Armed Force. This statute covers applicants.

Entitlement to the death gratuity is determined per MCO P3040.4.

(2) BUMED Instruction 6320.3 series provides that applicants

for enlistment who suffer acute illness and injuries while awaiting or

undergoing enlistment processing at a MEPS or at other military

facilities may be given emergency medical care, including emergency

hospitalization, at government expense. Claims are processed per

BUMED Instruction 6320.1 series.

(3) SMCR members (Category L and P) awaiting IADT may be

eligible for Servicemen's Group Life Insurance (SGLI) benefits even

though they have not paid premiums, completed an SGLI form, or served

on active duty. Final determination is made by the office of SGLI.

Report deaths of SMCR members awaiting IADT to the CMC (MHP-10) per

MCO P3040.4.

c. Benefits Administered by the Veterans Administration (VA)

.

Title 38, U.S. Code is the foundation for benefits due veterans of

military service. These benefits, administered by the VA, provide

that any person who:

(1) has applied for enlistment in the active military service

and has been provisionally accepted and directed or ordered to report

to a place for final acceptance into such service; or

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(2) has been drafted for service in the Armed Forces and has

reported pursuant to selective service notification; and

(3) has suffered an injury or contracted a disease in the

line of duty while en route to or from or while at a place for final

acceptance or entry upon active duty, will (for the purpose of

chapters 11, 13, 19, 21, 31, and 39 of Title 38, U.S. Code, and for

purposes of determining service connection of a disability under

chapter 17), be considered to have been on active duty and to have

incurred such disability in the active military service. Application

for determination of entitlement to veterans' benefits may be made to

any VA assistance office.

d. Benefits Administered by the Social Security Administration

.

Application for determination of benefits available to survivors of

deceased applicants or registrants from the Social Security

Administration should be made to the nearest social security office.

2. Disqualified Enlistees

a. Before members of the DEP or SMCR awaiting IADT commence

active duty training, they must meet accession qualifications.

b. When an enlistee is found to be disqualified because of

mental, moral, physical, or any other factor, discharge action may be

necessary. Upon discovery, the commanding officer of the recruiting

station must take one of the following courses of action, as

appropriate:

(1) If the individual is in the DEP or SMCR awaiting IADT,

either:

(a) If the disqualification is minor in nature (resolved

in 30 days or less), or for an arrest/conviction of an offense listed

in Table 3-14, Items 1 through 4, (MTO, STO, or Class 1 & 2 MNTO(s)

and not resulting in probation/restraint (driver license probation is

excluded) beyond the 365 days in DEP limit, and if a waiver is deemed

appropriate, can be retained in the DEP or SMCR awaiting IADT, BUT NO

LONGER THAN THE 10TH DAY OF THE NEXT MONTH unless the appropriate

level waiver is approved. However, an enlistee will not be considered

for a waiver if retention in the Marine Corps is an alternative to

criminal proceedings.

(b) If an applicant is arrested and/or convicted of any

offense listed in Table 3-14 Items 5 or 6 (Serious/Felony Offenses)

will be discharged no later than the 10th day of the following month.

If a waiver is deemed appropriate, and subsequently approved the

applicant will then be re-accessed into the DEP or SMCR awaiting IADT.

Felony In-DEP waivers, if considered, are Exceptions to Policy Moral

Waivers, and will only be approved by the CG, MCRC. (Table 3-16 Item

26, Note 7) NO EXCEPTIONS.

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(c) If any member of DEP or SMCR awaiting IADT who tests

positive on the Drug and Alcohol Test (DAT) will be discharged as soon

as possible, but not later than the 10th day of the next month.

USMEPCOM in accordance with DoD directives will discharge any member

after 45 days from notification of a positive DAT, if not previously

requested by the service component.

(d) All other cases, process for discharge as soon as

possible, but not later than the 10th day of the next month.

(2) If an individual has already been enlisted onto active

duty/active duty for training (sworn into the Regular Marine Corps, or

a reservist who has signed orders directing to recruit training), but

has not executed the orders to recruit training or to the assigned

command:

(a) Cancel the travel orders with MEPS Personnel,(MEPS

personnel will not void

the enlistment in MIRS/MCRISS) and

(b) Inform the individual of the erroneous, fraudulent,

or voided enlistment, and order the individual home awaiting

disposition, and;

(c) Within 24 hours, send a correspondence to the CG,

MCRD Parris Island or San Diego, with information copies to the CG,

MCRC (G-3) and the CO MCD. Include the individual's grade, name,

social security number, a brief description of the erroneous,

fraudulent, or voiding conditions, and request authority for immediate

discharge. MCRD’s will join the member by service record book and

immediately discharge from active duty due to the fraudulent,

erroneous or voided enlistment.

(3) If the individual has already executed orders to active

duty, notify the gaining command, with information copies to the CG,

MCRC (G-3) and to the appropriate Marine Corps district and region of

the erroneous, fraudulent, or voiding conditions within 24 hours of

discovery. Include the individual's grade, name, social security

number, along with a brief description of the circumstances of the

erroneous, fraudulent, or voiding conditions, and request authority

for immediate discharge. MCRD’s will join the member by service

record book and immediately discharge from active duty due to the

fraudulent, erroneous or voided enlistment.

c. When an individual is qualified, properly enlisted, and sworn

in, but refuses to execute the order to recruit training or to the

assigned command, the recruiting station commander will immediately

notify the gaining command of the same. The gaining command will join

the enlistee by service record only and make an appropriate unit diary

entry reflecting "unauthorized absence", and process for discharge.

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3. Other Situations Involving Members of the DEP and SMCR Awaiting

IADT Where Discharge is Appropriate

a. Hardships

. Enlistees who have bona fide hardships may be

discharged when it is determined that:

(1) undue and genuine hardships exists, and

(2) the hardship is not temporary, and

(3) conditions have arisen or have been aggravated to an

excessive degree since enlistment, and

(4) the individual has made every reasonable effort to remedy

the situation, and

(5) separation will eliminate or materially alleviate the

conditions, and there are not other means readily available.

b. Education

. Any enlistee who has registered and been accepted

to any educational institution (e.g., secondary school, community

college, university, or approved vocational school), will be

discharged upon presentation of a letter of acceptance form the

school's registrar. Before members are discharged, they will be

informed of the Incremental IADT (IIADT) program contained in the

current edition of MCO 1001R.54 and of the educational benefits

associated with the program. They will also be told of the College

Enlistment Program (CEP) and its advantages (MCO 1130.53). Members

who are not enlisted for or interested in these programs and who are

discharged to continue their education on a college level, will be

referred to the appropriate OSO for possible future recruitment.

c. Acceptance to a Commissioning Program

. Any member accepted to

a commissioning program will be discharged in accordance with

paragraph 4301.4 of this manual.

d. Desire for Release or Intent Not to Report

. Cases will arise

in which members express a desire to be released from their enlistment

contract. This may have been expressed through letters to a

congressional representative via chain of command. Their intention is

to not report to the MEPS for enlistment in the Marine Corps, or to

not execute their IADT orders. Whenever commanding officers of

recruiting stations are confronted with the above situation, the

following action will be taken:

(1) The individual will be interviewed and counseled about

fulfilling the contract. Individuals will be reminded that their

enlistment contract is legally and morally binding.

(2) If the interview and counseling session fails, and the

individual insists on being released from the enlistment, the

individual will be discharged as soon as possible.

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(3) Letters advising individuals of their discharge from the

DEP should not chastise or degrade the individual. Rather, we should

offer our best wishes for success in their future endeavors so as to

maintain a cordial relationship.

4. Procedures for Discharge of Members of the DEP/SMCR Prior to IADT

a. District commanding officers may effect discharges for members

of the DEP and members of the SMCR awaiting IADT under the provisions

contained in the current edition of MCO P1900.16. At their

discretion, they may authorize recruiting station commanding

officers to effect the requested discharges. Entry-level status

begins upon enlisting in any Reserve component and terminates 180 days

after the beginning of entry-level active duty training. Therefore,

these discharges will be categorized as "uncharacterized entry-level

separations." Under normal circumstances, these discharges do not

require a DD 214, or discharge certificate (DD Form 256). The letter

format in figure 4-3, page 4-65, will be the only correspondence used

to effect an "uncharacterized entry-level separation."

b. When appropriate, commanding officers of recruiting stations

will request discharge for these enlistees. The request will be in

writing, and will give the specific reason that necessitates the

discharge. Figure 4-4, page 4-67, is a sample of a district

commanding officer's response to such a request.

c. When discharges are directed, commanding officers of

recruiting stations are responsible for taking the following actions:

(1) Promptly cancel enlistment programs through MCRISS if

appropriate.

(2) Notify the appropriate MEPS commander to facilitate

required administrative action and cancellation of issued orders.

(3) Effect discharges as soon as possible, but not later than

the 10th day of the next month, following discovery of the conditions

which necessitated the discharges.

(4) Effect discharges for the convenience of the government

(entry-level separation), in accordance with the district commanding

officer's letter and MCO P1900.16.

(5) Forward original copies of the DD Form 4 and the DD Form

1966 to the CMC (MMSB-20). Annotate the DD Form 1966 to show date,

characterization

, and reason for discharge.

(6) Ensure all actions are annotated/verified in MCRISS.

(7) Dispose of the case files in accordance with paragraph

4300.3 of this manual.

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(8) For Category “P” reservists, notify the commanding

officer of the SMCR unit of the date of discharge appearing on the

discharge letters.

(9) Notify the MEPS commander by submitting the DEP Discharge

Letter showing the Date of Separation/ Discharge, Reason for

Separation/Discharge, and the Separation/ Discharge Code.

(10) MEPS LNCO annotate the DD 1966/1 ADP in accordance with

the following instructions:

(a) Section

Item

I 1 (SSN) Self-explanatory

2 (NAME) Self-explanatory

ALL OTHER ITEMS WILL BE LEFT BLANK

(b) Write across the face of the form "Discharged on

Date YYYYMMDD

Reason and Code

(c) File in residual of DEP Discharged member

Data Item Name for Discharge

Code

Medical Disqualification-EPTS ZAA

Medical Disqualification-Non/EPTS ZAB

Pregnancy ZAC

Death ZAD

Moral Disqualification-EPTS ZBA

Moral Disqualification-Non/EPTS ZBB

Apathy/Personal Problem ZBC

Refused to Enlist-Separate action initiated ZBD

Did Not Report on Date Scheduled for Active

Duty, Separate action initiated ZBE

Concealment of Prior Service ZBF

Dependency Disqualification ZCA

Marriage ZCB

Personal Hardship ZCC

Failure to Graduate from High School ZDA

Pursuit of Higher Education ZDB

Religious Training or Appointment as an

Ordained Minister ZDC

Enlisted in Another Service ZEA

Recruiting Error ZEB

Enlistment Misunderstanding ZEC

No Longer Qualified for Option and

Declines Alternate Option ZED

Temporarily Disqualified through Loss of Original

Option and Declines Alternative Option ZEE

Headquarters Marine Corps directed QSN deletion ZEF*

Discharge for Entry into an Officer Program ZEG*

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Other Reason ZFA

Enlistment or Acceptance into Another Component

of the Same Service (must be immediately

reaccessed in MCRISS) ZKC

Positive Urinalysis at MEPS (DAT Test) ZZY

For MEPCOM use only ZZZ

*USMC use only

, not a DoD/USMEPCOM DEP Discharge Code

4302. ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER OF PERSONNEL TO ACTIVE DUTY

1. Discharge from the DEP and Enlistment onto Active Duty

. The

following steps must be taken:

a. At Least 48 Hours before Return to Commence Active Duty

. The

MEPS Liaison NCO must review the case files of members of the DEP or

SMCR awaiting IADT for accuracy and completeness. During this review,

the MEPS Liaison NCO will ensure that forms have been changed or

redone, as appropriate. Additionally ensure that an SF-86 has been

submitted and verified received at OPM prior to the departure for

recruit training or first duty station for PSEP Marines. Any other

changes to case files should be accomplished as they occur. Caution

all applicants to tell recruiting personnel, the MEPS Liaison NCO, or

MEPS medical personnel, about any changes to their physical condition

as soon as they occur. They must not wait until the last minute.

Early notice will give time to gather medical documents for a medical

waiver, if necessary. Late notice could cause a delay in enlistment,

and result in loss of program or guarantee.

b. Active Duty Date

. When the individual returns for active

duty, the MEPS Liaison NCO determines if there has been any change in

qualifications (e.g., educational, moral, medical, drug-use, etc.).

Changes in status that require a waiver will be noted and proper

action taken.

(1) Inspection Physical

. Applicants, to include Marine

reenlistees will be subject to an inspection physical within 96 hours

before they commence active duty. At this time, they are obligated to

make known the full details of any accidents, injuries, or illnesses

that they have had since the initial examination. The MEPS Liaison

NCO will review the results of the physical examination, with special

attention given to the reverification of height and weight and the

date of the physical. Weight will be checked, and if they have gained

or lost to the point of exceeding the established limits for their age

and height, they will not be allowed to begin active duty. This

information is especially important to those whose current weight is

already near the minimum or maximum authorized.

NOTE

: Broken/continuous reenlistments must meet retention standards

regarding height/weight and/or body fat percentages.

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(2) Forms and Documents. The MEPS Liaison NCO will again

review all enlistment documents and forms with the applicant for

accuracy and completeness. Any changes in their status will

be discussed and must be properly documented. At this time, enlistees

must reveal any potentially disqualifying factor(s) that has occurred

since initial processing (e.g., an offenses, arrests, fines,

violations, or tickets; any illegal involvement with drugs, including

marijuana; any marriages or divorces; any additional dependents or any

other information that might in any way change their qualifications

for enlistment; etc.). Special attention will be given to the social

security card and to the document that verifies education. If the

enlistee entered the DEP or SMCR awaiting IADT as a high school

senior, a high school diploma or other form of documentation must be

presented to the MEPS Liaison NCO for verification of education

status. If enlistees are doubtful or unsure about anything, they

should bring it to the MEPS Liaison NCOs attention.

c. After the case file review is finished and any required

changes and corrections have been made, the MEPS Liaison NCO reviews

the terms of the agreement so that the enlistee has a complete

understanding of all factors associated with the contract, including

guarantees or absence of guarantees, to include:

(1) Term of enlistment.

(2) Grade upon commencement of active duty.

(3) Exact details of any enlistment incentives.

d. Applicants/enlistees must be specifically informed of the

following:

(1) That only the guarantees listed on the enlistment forms,

initialed and signed by the applicants/enlistees as proof of their

acceptance and agreement, will be honored by the Marine Corps.

(2) That the recruiter and all other personnel who

participate in the enlistment processing are expressly prohibited from

making any oral or written promises which do not appear on the

enlistment contract as Annexes, or contained in the Statement(s) of

Understanding (SOU), associated with the specific enlistment

incentive.

(3) That, as in any other legal transaction, neither the

Marine Corps nor the individual is bound by terms not specifically

contained in writing.

(4) That they should read all documents before initialing or

signing them, and that they must understand what they are initialing

or signing.

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e. Finally, if the responsibilities set forth in paragraph 4201

have been met, the MEPS Liaison NCO will then accept the DEP enlistee

into the Regular Marine Corps or present the reservist with orders for

IADT. At this point, the MEPS Liaison NCO will send DEP enlistees to

an officer at the MEPS who will administer the oath of enlistment into

the Regular Marine Corps. The oath releases DEP "poolees" from their

DEP contract and commits them to serve on active duty for the term

specified. Enlistees for the Marine Corps Reserve do not re-take the

oath of enlistment because they are already members of the Reserve.

2. Transfer of Personnel

. The commanding officers of recruiting

stations will direct the transfer of personnel upon enlistment or

reenlistment in the Marine Corps, or upon assignment to IADT in the

case of reservists, per the following instructions:

a. Following the swearing-in ceremony, individuals who require

recruit training will be transferred to the recruit depot indicated

below, unless otherwise modified by the CG MCRC:

(1) To the Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit

Depot/Eastern Recruiting Region, Parris Island, South Carolina:

(a) All personnel enlisted by the following activities:

1st Marine Corps District

4th Marine Corps District

6th Marine Corps District

(b) All female enlistees, regardless of activity.

(2) To the Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot/

Western Recruiting Region, San Diego, California, all male personnel

enlisted by the following activities:

8th Marine Corps District

9th Marine Corps District

12th Marine Corps District

NOTE

: There is one exception. Personnel entering a first enlistment

in either the Regular or Reserve Component who are sons of former

Marines, or of active duty Marines, will, upon request, be assigned to

recruit training at the recruit depot from which their parent received

recruit training. Such assignments will be made without regard to the

place of enlistment, but must submitted and approved by the AC/S

recruiting staffs at both recruit depots. Furthermore, applicants

should be made aware of the possible additional expenses which may

occur traveling from one coast to the other for Boot Leave that are

not reimbursable at government expense. This will be recorded in

Section VI, Remarks, of the DD 1966, Record of Military Processing –

Armed Forces of the United States.

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b. Authority granting exception to the policy in paragraph

4302.2a will be cited in section VI of the DD Form 1966.

c. Personnel with prior service will be assigned and transferred

per MCO 1130.80 series and any special instructions provided by the

CG, MCRC or CMC (MMEA).

3. Special Procedures for Courtesy Shipments

. Courtesy shipments may

be authorized by commanding officers of recruiting stations when it is

in the best interest of the Marine Corps or when it is necessary to

prevent a severe personal hardship to the applicant or the applicant's

family.

a. The following exceptions apply:

(1) Courtesy shipments of individuals who enlist or reenlist

in the grade of corporal or above requires the approval of the CG,

MCRC.

(2) Courtesy shipments from overseas are not authorized

except as permitted by MCO 1130.61.

b. To effect a courtesy shipment, the following steps must be

taken by the "enlisting" recruiting station:

(1) Coordinate with the "shipping" recruiting station that

will effect the enlistment.

(2) Modify the individual's active duty orders to direct the

member to report to the commanding officer of the recruiting station

that will ship the enlistee.

(3) At least 15 days before the scheduled active duty date,

forward a letter with the complete case file enclosed to the

"shipping" recruiting station. See figure 4-5 for a sample letter.

(4) In addition to the above, at least 15 days prior to the

scheduled active duty date, ensure that the MEPS Liaison NCO

coordinates the courtesy shipment between the contracting MEPS and the

shipping MEPS.

(5) The "enlisting" recruiting station may make and retain a

reproduced copy of the case file, but all documents and enlistment

forms that are required for commencement of active duty must be

provided. For SMCR members, include orders to IADT.

(6) In the event a member of SMCR awaiting IADT moves to a

new location and requires an intermittent transfer, appropriate action

will be taken per chapter 2 of MCO P100R.1. The commanding officer of

the recruiting station will coordinate with the respective Reserve

unit commander to ensure that the member reports for IADT as ordered.

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(7) Regional commanders should be notified of all courtesy

shipments requested by their region well in advance to coordinate with

the receiving recruit depot.

c. On the shipping date, the "shipping" recruiting station will:

(1) As soon as possible, notify the "enlisting" recruiting

station after the shipment occurs, and

(2) Return the residual record to the enlisting station.

d. The "enlisting" recruiting station attains the shipping

credit, and this attainment will be reported as such in MCRISS.

e. MEPS Liaison NCOs and recruiters must ensure that members of

the DEP and SMCR awaiting IADT understand that they must return to the

same MEPS for active duty processing unless a courtesy shipment is

authorized.

4. Dress Code for Recruits Enroute to Marine Corps Recruit Depot

a. Male

. Dress in appropriate casual attire such as jeans/

slacks, shirt, and/or sweater-jacket (during winter months). Running

Suits/PT type clothing is inappropriate. Footwear should consist of

running shoes. All facial hair will be removed prior to arrival at

the MEPS and shipping to recruit training.

b. Females

. A dress, skirt and blouse, or jeans/slacks, is

considered appropriate travel attire. High heels are not appropriate

footwear.

5. Conduct of Recruits En Route to Marine Corps Recruit Depots

.

Recruiters will caution all recruits traveling by public conveyance,

either singly or in groups, to conduct themselves appropriately while

en route. As Marine recruits now on active duty, they are subject to

the UCMJ. It should be impressed upon them that conduct, which brings

discredit upon the Marine Corps, or violates Marine Corps regulations,

could subject them to trial by courts-martial. Recruits shall also be

informed that conductors of trains, drivers of buses, and captains of

airplanes are responsible to their employers for the safety and

comfort of all their passengers and the condition of the equipment in

their charge. As such, public carrier representatives have the

authority to take such steps, as are necessary and legal to restrain

disorderly persons traveling on these carriers.

6. Supervisory Personnel to Accompany Recruits Traveling to Recruit

Training

a. The following supervisory personnel will accompany recruit

movements from the recruiting station to the recruit depot:

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(1) For movements of 50 or less recruits, the most senior

Marine available or a designated recruit will be placed in charge.

(2) For movements of between 51 and 100 recruits, one staff

noncommissioned officer (SNCO) will be placed in charge.

(3) For movements of more than 100 recruits, two

noncommissioned officers (NCO’s) will be placed in charge.

b. Supervisory personal specified above will travel in temporary

additional duty (TAD) status. The TAD expenditure will be chargeable

to recruiting funds allocated to the commanding officer of the

respective Marine Corps district.

c. Supervisory personnel accompanying recruit movements will be

furnished by the recruiting station at the point of origin, except

when such action would cause the station to fall below a 75 percent

effective strength. In such a case, the recruiting station will

request the necessary personnel from the district no less than 5 days

prior to the expected date of movement.

4303. TRAVEL ORDERS

1. Enlistments into the Regular Marine Corps with Recruit Training

Required (RTR)

a. Travel orders will be prepared by the MEPS per MCO P1100.75.

Commanding officers of recruiting stations are responsible for

providing the MEPS with the information needed to prepare the orders.

This includes all appropriation data. MCO P1100.71 (MPPM ADM)

provides instructions for appropriation data and information on travel

costs of applicants and newly accepted members.

b. Personnel ordered to recruit training will travel by

government-sponsored transportation. Travel by privately-owned

conveyance will not be authorized.

c. Applicants traveling to recruit training must have photo

identification on their person

.

2. Enlistments or Reenlistments into the Regular Marine Corps with

Recruit Training Not Required (RTNR)

a. Travel orders will be prepared by the commanding officer of

the recruiting stations per MCO P1000.6 (ACTS Manual). Proceed time

is not authorized. Chapter 2 of MCO P1100.71 (MPPM ADM) provides

appropriation data and information on travel costs of active duty and

newly accepted members. These personnel may be referred to the MEPS

for transportation when they elect government transportation.

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b. In certain cases, special entries are required in travel

orders.

(1) Advance Pay

. Prior service Marines may avail themselves

of advance pay subsequent to their enlistment or reenlistment in the

Regular Marine Corps. However, commanding officers of recruiting

stations must first approve the payments of one month's pay to lance

corporals and below, or payments of two or three month's pay to staff

sergeants, sergeants, or corporals. If approval is given, it must be

encompassed in the travel orders and cite table 4-1-1 in the DODFMR,

Vol 7, Part A. To request advance pay for subject prior service

Marines:

(a) Send a message to the Defense Finance and Accounting

Center-Kansas City Center with passing instructions to the Activity

Pay Branch (DFAS-KANSAS CITY CENTER KANSAS CITY MO//FJJA//), or a

letter to Defense Finance and Accounting Service (Code FJJA), 1500 E.

95th St., Kansas City, MO 64197-0001 with the following information:

1

Marine's name, grade, and SSN.

2

Marine's first duty station.

3

Date of departure to first duty station.

4

Mailing address for paycheck, or preferably a

direct deposit address (FEDLINE) for direct payment.

5

Number of months advance pay desired (normally one

, but a maximum of three).

6

Marine's Pay Entry Base Date (PEBD) and End of

Active Service (EAS).

7

Repayment schedule (normally open to six months but

may be up to 12 months with the commanding officer's approval).

(b) To assist processing, accompany the request with a

copy of orders, if available.

(c) Allow 10 days for receipt and processing of the

request by FDD, as well as mailing if payment is by check.

(d) Do not approach another service's disbursing office

to make the payment. Advance pay must be processed and paid by FDD.

Failure to follow this requirement will result in the Marine having an

out-of-balance master military pay account (MMPA).

(e) Do not forward undeliverable checks. They must be

returned to the address contained in paragraph 4303.2b(1)(a) above.

FDD will adjust the departed Marine's MMPA upon return of the check.

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(f) FJJA will establish MMPAs within their centralized

database when in receipt of a request for advance pay. MMPAs will

reflect the advance pay disbursements. FDD will no longer prepare and

provide Marines a "hard copy" pay record.

(2) Advance Travel

(a) The Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR) identify

military members entitled to transportation of dependents and

households goods at government expense. In addition to prior service

Marines, PS(OS)IP enlistees may also be eligible. By virtue of their

appointed grade of staff sergeant, new accessions for "the United

States Marine Band only" also rate dependents' travel and movement of

household goods. If a member is so entitled, the following will be

included in the travel orders:

1

Pay entry base date.

2

Home of record.

(b) For prior service Marines who are still serving

their eight year MSO, mail a copy of the travel orders, along with DD

Form 368, to the Commanding General, Marine Corps Reserve Support

Command (MCRSC), 15303 Andrews Rd., Kansas City, MO 64147.

(c) In order to obtain a travel advance, the original

and two copies of the orders must be mailed to the Active Duty Pay

Branch (FJJA), Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), 1500 E.

95th St., Kansas City, MO 64197-0001. Original orders must be

endorsed with a check mailing address or direct deposit address

(FEDLINE). Allow 20 days for processing by FJJA and the mailing time.

(d) If available, local Marine Corps finance offices may

be used for payment of advance travel. However, another service's

finance office should not be used to pay advance travel to Marines.

Prior arrangements should be made. FJJA need not be involved if

travel advance will be paid locally.

3. Enlistment Into the Selected Marine Corps Reserve

. Travel orders

for reservists are the responsibility of the MEPS. The recruiting

station commanding officer retains the requirement to ensure that each

reservist has a bona fide QSN and is fully qualified for their

intended MOS. Waivers must be obtained from the appropriate authority

before orders will be issued by MEPS.

4304. QUALITY CONTROL AND DISTRIBUTION OF ENLISTMENT FORMS AND

DOCUMENTS. As listed in paragraph 4201, one of the MEPS Liaison NCO's

primary responsibilities is to ensure that required enlistment forms

and documents are accurate and complete. The MEPS Liaison NCO

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must ensure those documents are forwarded to the CMC(MMSB-20) and to

the gaining command with the MEPS checklist of per current Marine

Corps requirements.

1. Quality Control

. If there are forms or documents missing, or if

entries are missing or erroneous, corrective action should be taken

before the enlistee departs. Errors or omissions discovered after the

enlistee has executed orders to active duty must be reported to the

receiving command within 24 hours of discovery. Send information

copies to the Marine Corps district, to the CG, MCRC and to the SMCR

unit, if the enlistee is a reservist. See paragraph 4301.2 for

instructions on processing erroneous or fraudulent enlistments.

2. Distribution of Records

. The MEPS will distribute records for

enlistees and reenlistees into the Regular Marine Corps and for

members of the SMCR upon commencement of IADT. (Case files for DEP

enlistees and SMCR members awaiting IADT will remain intact and with

the MEPS Liaison NCO). Basically, there is a requirement for four

separate and distinct packages that, when assembled and distributed

become the enlistment records. Table 4-3, page 4-71, provides

detailed instructions.

4305. RECRUIT TRAINING

1. Overview

. Recruiters must fully apprise enlistees of the nature

of military life as Marines, first in recruit training, and then at

subsequent assignments. They must understand the importance of

discipline and rigorous training. With a healthy understanding,

prospective enlistees will be able to successfully cope with the

challenges that they will encounter as Marines. Cover the following

topics:

a. Information on Recruit Training.

b. Urinalysis.

c. Physical Conditioning.

d. Remedial Training and Recycling.

e. Military Appearance and Grooming Standards.

f. Leave and Liberty.

g. Pay.

h. Emergencies at Home and the Role of the Red Cross.

i. Appropriate Attire for Traveling to Recruit Training.

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2. What to Bring and What Not to Bring to the Recruit Depot

a. General

. Prior to transfer to a recruit depot, recruiters

will inform all enlistees that civilian clothing and personal effects

not required for recruit training will be locked up for the duration

of training. Enlistees will also be instructed to wear presentable,

comfortable, appropriate seasonal attire, and to take only those

personal effects necessary for the short trip to the recruit depot.

b. Female Recruits

. Luggage will consist of no more than one

small suitcase, or travel/gym bag. The following items can be and are

encouraged

to be brought to recruit training for all female recruits:

(1) Properly fit running shoes.

(2) Hair products (i.e. gel, pins, shampoo, conditioner,

Ponytail bands).

(3) Make-Up (i.e. powder, lip gloss, mascara).

(4) 3 Pair pantyhose (skin-tone).

(5) 2 Bras (white).

(6) 7 Sports Bras (white).

(7) 7 Underpants (white).

(8) 3 Pair Ankle Socks (white).

c. The following female articles/garments are considered

inappropriate and are not to be brought to recruit training

:

(1) T-shirts/Tank tops/Shorts.

(2) Running Suits/PT Type Clothing.

(3) Evening Dress.

(4) Sandals.

(5) Any revealing attire.

(6) Hair dryers and/or curling irons.

NOTE

: Within the first 2 days after arrival, uniforms will be issued

and civilian clothes will be secured in luggage and stored for

duration of training.

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c. Inappropriate Personal Items for Male/Female Recruits

(1) The following articles are neither necessary nor

acceptable, and will be confiscated or required to be sent home upon

arrival at the recruit depot:

(a) Civilian outer clothing in excess of that required

for the trip to the recruit depot.

(b) Firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, or

pyrotechnics.

(c) Lethal weapons, including blackjacks, brass

knuckles, pocket knives equipped with spring release blades, scissors,

or straight razors.

(d) Alcoholic beverages, including any liquid containing

alcohol.

(e) Narcotics and associated equipment.

(f) Prescription or patent medicines not issued

personally to the recruit by a doctor, including aspirin, ointments,

laxatives, vitamins, and related medicines.

(g) Any product contained in glass.

(h) Electric razor or any other electrical appliance.

(i) Playing cards, dice, or any other gambling

paraphernalia.

(j) Obscene literature or pictures.

(k) Subversive literature.

(l) Photographs larger than billfold size and any framed

picture.

(m) Magazines or books.

(n) Valuable documents

(o) Chewing gum, chewing tobacco, or any perishable food

products.

(p) Prophylactics.

(q) Jewelry and clocks other than watches or simple

rings (wedding bands and religious medals are acceptable).

(r) Shoe polish.

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(s) Cigarettes, lighters and matches (smoking is not

permitted in training).

(t) Cameras and radios.

(u) Contact lenses (if glasses are regularly worn,

framed eyeglasses with prescription are required).

(v) Shaving kits.

(2) Mascots of any kind are not authorized.

(3) In addition razor blades and scented products (e.g.,

perfume, hair spray, etc.) may not be taken to recruit training.

c. Appropriate personal items for female recruits will be updated

periodically by CG, ERR Ops Notes.

d. Disposal of Inappropriate Items

. Recruiting personnel will

not collect any of the aforementioned prohibited items from recruits

prior to their departure for recruit training. Recruits who have

prohibited items in their possession at the time they report for

enlistment and transfer will be advised to dispose of them prior to

departure.

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RECRUITING STATION HEADING

DATE

Mr. U. R. GONE

101 Any Street

Mytown, AR 00000

Dear Mr. Gone:

This is to inform you that effective____(Date)

______, you are released

and no longer have any contractual affiliation or obligation to any

component of the United States Marine Corps. You are hereby

separated for_____(Reason)

____________________.

The description of your discharge is "entry-level separation."

Members in this status do not receive a discharge certificate or

characterization of service at separation.

If you eliminate your disqualification and desire to re-enter the U.S.

Marine Corps, present this letter to the commanding officer of the

nearest Marine Corps recruiting station.

Sincerely,

______________________

(Signature)

Copy to:

MEPS Commander

(CO SMCR Unit, if applicable)

Figure 4-3. Sample Letter of Notification of Delayed Entry

Program/Selected Marine Corps Reserve Discharge.

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DISTRICT HEADING

Date

From: Commanding Officer, _______ Marine Corps District

To: Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Station, _____

Subj: DISCHARGE IN THE CASE OF ______________________________

Ref: (a) CO USMC-RS _________ltr_____ _____ of ________

(b) MCO P1100.72C

1. Per reference (a), ____________ is approved for discharge

from the delayed entry program.

2. Effect discharge using the standard letter shown in figure 4-3 of

reference (b). Description of discharge will be "entry-level

separation."

3. Ensure that the appropriate MEPS is notified for cancellation of

orders.

(Signature)

Figure 4-4. Sample District Letter Authorizing Discharge.

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RECRUITING STATION HEADING

Date

From: Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Station,______

To: Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Station,______

Subj: COURTESY SHIPMENT IN THE CASE OF (Grade, Full Name, & SSN

)

Ref: (a) MCO P1100.72B, par. 4302.3

Encl: (1) Case File

1. The subject named enlistee is scheduled to (enlist

) (reenlist) (commence

initial active duty for training) through your recruiting station. The

enclosure contains all forms and documents necessary to accomplish the

requested action.

2. Per the reference, the following information is provided:

a. Recruiter: _____________

Address: _____________

_____________

Telephone: _____________

b. Approximate arrival time/date in your area is __________.

c. While in your area, the address and telephone number of the subject

named enlistee will be ______________.

d. The subject named enlistee entered the (DEP) (SMCR) on __________.

The scheduled active duty date is _____________.

e. MEPS _____________ did the initial processing and the telephone

number is _____________.

3. This action was coordinated with ____________ of your recruiting station

on ___________. The complete case file is included as the enclosure to this

letter.

4. Please contact __________at __________if questions or problems arise.

5. Following departure for active duty, please notify our operations section

by telephone and forward the residual record.

___________________________

SIGNATURE

Copy to:

District Headquarters (less enclosure (1))

Gaining MEPS (less enclosure (1))

(CO, SMCR unit, if applicable)

Figure 4-5. Sample Letter for Courtesy Shipments.

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TABLE 4-3

DISTRIBUTION OF RECORDS_____________________________________________________

DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION NUMBER ADDRESSES

1 COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS (MMSB-20)

HEADQUARTERS U.S. MARINE CORPS

2008 ELLIOT ROAD

QUANTICO VA 22134-5030

2 Gaining Command (i.e. Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) or

other Duty Station for augmentees or reenlistees)

3 Marine Corps Recruiting Station (MCRS) Residual

4 Enlisted Member

KEY: * If applicable O – Original R – Reproduced Copy

__________________________________________________________________________

ITEM DOCUMENT (Notes 1 through 8) DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION

NUMBER

(LEFT SIDE OF DOCUMENT PACKAGE Items 1 – 9) 1 2 3 4

1 ORDERS and any Amendments - R R R

2 DD 2808 (Report of Medical Examination) R O R -

-SF-513 (Medical Consultations) *

-Medical Supporting Documents *

2.1 DD 2807-1 (Report of Medical History) R O R

2.2 Audiogram - O R -

2.3 USMEPCOM Form 40-1-2-R-E (Report of Medical

Examination/Treatment - O R -

2.4 DD 2807-2 (Medical History Prescreen) - O R -

2.5 USMEPCOM Form 40-8-1-R-E (HIV Antibody Test) - O R -

2.6 DD Form 2005 (Privacy Act Statement -

Health Care Records) - O R -

3 DD FORM 1966 Series (Record of Military Processing-

Armed Forces of the United States) R O R R

4 DD FORM 4 SERIES (Enlistment/Reenlistment

Document Armed Forces of the United States) R O R R

4.1 ANNEX(s) (B, C, etc) of the DD-4 SERIES R O R R

4.2 DD 2863 Nat’l Call to Service (NCS) Elections R O R R

5 MEPCOM 714 ADP - R R -

6 SF-86 (Paper Copy) Note 8 - R R -

6.1 ENTNAC Results - R R -

6.2 USMEPCOM Form 601-23-5-R-E (PAI Interview) - R O -

7 USMEPCOM FORM 601-23-4-E (Restrictions on

Personal Conduct in the Armed Forces) - O R R

8 USMEPCOM Form 40-8-R-E (DAT Test Acknowledgement)- R - -

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ITEM DOCUMENT (Notes 1 through 8) DOCUMENT DISTRIBUITION

NUMBER

(Left Side of Document Package Items 1 – 9) 1 2 3 4

9 DD Form 214/215/NGB 22/DD220 * (Certificate of Release

or Discharge from Active Duty/Correction of

DD214/Report of Separation/Active Duty Report) R* R R -

9.1 DD Form 368 * (Request for Conditional Release) R* R R -

9.2 DD 369 * (Police Record Check) - R R -

9.3 DD 372 (Request for Verification of Birth) R* R R -

9.4 DD FORM 93 (Record of Emergency Data) - O R R

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ITEM DOCUMENT (Notes 1 through 8) DOCUMENT DISTRIBUITION

NUMBER

(Right Side of Document Package Items) 1 2 3 4

1 OPNAV 1780/1 (Statement of Understanding

Selected Reserve Educ Asst Program) * - R R R

1.1 NAVMAC 11000 (Privacy Act Statement

for Marine Corps Pers & Pay Records) - R R -

1.2 ANNEX "A" (Statement of Understanding Marine

Corps Policy Concerning Illegal Use of Drugs) - R R R

1.3 Birth Certificate R R R -

1.4 High School Diploma or High School

Verification Letter R R R -

High School Transcripts (Note 7) - R R -

College Acceptance Letters (IIADT’s only)* - R R -

Divorce Decree(s) of Member * R* R R -

Marriage Certificate of Member * - R R -

Enlistee Financial Statement * - R R -

1.4.1 DEPENDENT VERIFICATION DOCUMENTS: *

-Spouse Social Security Card - R R -

-Dependent(s) Social Security Card - R R -

-Spouse Birth Certificate - R R -

-Dependent(s) Birth Certificate - R R -

-Dependency Affidavit(s) - R R -

-Court Orders for Support - R R -

1.4.2 Tattoo Screening Form - R R -

1.4.3 Marine Corps Policy on Discrimination and

Sexual Harassment - O R R

Article 137 UCMJ (Homosexual Conduct Policy) - R R R

1.5 Drug Abuse Screening Form - R R -

1.6 Social Security Card - R R -

1.7 CITIZENSHIP/ALIEN VERIFICATION DOCUMENTS* - R - O

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DISTRIBUTION OF RECORDS - CONTINUED__________________________________________

NOTE 1. Records will be assembled in this sequence, top to bottom.

NOTE 2

. Most of these forms are locally produced or are generated

from the Automated Enlistment Package (AEP) and do not come as carbon

sets. Recruiters may not have easy access to a copy machine,

consequently, recruiting stations commanding officers, must establish

local procedures to ensure that adequate copies are available for

distribution. The MEPS Liaison NCO, who makes copies from the

originals provided by the RSS, normally carries out this function.

NOTE 3. For SMCR enlistments (Category “P”), recruiting stations

commanding officers will ensure that the reserve unit receives the

information and documentation necessary to join the new Marine on the

unit diary. On behalf of the commanding officer, the MEPS Liaison NCO

will take the following actions at the time of each enlistment:

a. For reservists enlisting onto an awaiting IADT status

Category “P”, forward a reproduced copy

of all documents to the SMCR

unit. Retain the original package of documents until the reservist

commences IADT. When the reservist commences IADT, provide a

reproduced copy of all documents to the SMCR unit on, or within a few

days of the date of commencement to initial active duty for training.

NOTE 4

. When both male and female enlistees are traveling to Marine

Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, their enlistment records will be

assembled and packaged separately

.

NOTE 5

. DD 368. Once clearance is obtained and enlistment to

commence active duty/active duty for training is effected, one copy

with part III completed, must be forwarded to the Reserve unit

commander so that discharge from the Reserve component can be

accomplished.

NOTE 6

. Where the MEPS qualifies an applicant for enlistment using

file copies of documents from a previous MEPS physical examination,

certified copies of those documents may be forwarded to the CMC (MMSB-

20) in place of the original medical documents.

NOTE 7

. Do not send any non required documents to CMC (MMSB-20).

NOTE 8. The SF-86 must be transmitted by the recruiting station to

OPM on all applicants. U. S. citizens require Secret clearances, non-

citizens for enlistment suitability. A paper copy of the SF-86 will

be sent to the receiving command (i.e. MCRD).

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APPENDIX A

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

ADT Active Duty Training

AEP Automated Enlistment Package

AFADBD Armed Forces Active Duty Base Date

AFQT Armed Forces Qualification Test

AIPE Accredited Institutions of Post-Secondary

Education

AR Army Regulation

ARMS Automated Recruit Management System

ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

B/C Broken/Continuous

BNA By-Name Assignment

BUMED Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

CAHS California Adult High School

CAT Computer Assisted Test (Computerized ASVAB)

CAST Computerized Adaptive Screening Test

(Computerized EST)

CEP College Enlistment Program

DAT Drug Alcohol Test

DSS Defense Security Service

DLAB Defense Language Aptitude Battery

DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center

DoD Department of Defense

EAD Extended Active Duty

EAS Expiration of Active Service

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EBP Enlistment Bonus Program

ECC Expiration of Current Contract

EDPT Electronic Data Processing Test

ELS Entry-Level Separation

ELTA Entry-Level Training Assignment

ENTNAC/NAC Entrance National Agency Check/

National Agency Check

EIP Enlistment Incentive Program

EPSQ Electronic Personnel Security

Questionnaire

EPTS Existed Prior to Service

EQM Enlisted Quota Module

ERR Eastern Recruiting Region

ES Entry Status

EST Enlistment Screening Test

ETA Education Training Act

FALANT Farnsworth Lantern Color Perception Test

(Red/Green Color Blindness Test)

GED General Educational Development

GT General-Technical

HQMC Headquarters Marine Corps

HSG High School Graduate

HSSR High School Senior

IADT Initial Active Duty for Training

IDT Inactive Duty for Training (Drill)

IIADT Incremental Initial Active Duty for Training

IRC Inter-service Recruiting Committee

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IRR Individual Ready Reserve

JFTR Joint Federal Travel Regulations

JRCC Joint Recruitment Commanders' Committee

LSL Lump Sum Leave

MANMED Manual of the Medical Department, U.S. Navy

MBS Master Brief Sheet

MCCF Marine Corps College Fund

MCRC Marine Corps Recruiting Command

MCRD Marine Corps Recruit Depot

MCRISS Marine Corps Recruiting Information

Support System

MCROC Marine Corps Recruit Option Center

MCRSC Marine Corps Reserve Support Command

MCSA Marine Corps Support Activity

(Formerly "MCFC")

MEOP Musician Enlistment Option Program

MEPCOM Military Entrance Processing Command

MEPRS Military Entrance Processing Reporting System

MEPS Military Entrance Processing Station

MET Mobile Examination Test

MGIB Montgomery G.I. Bill

MGIB-R Montgomery GI Bill-Reserve

MIRS MEPCOM Integrated Resource System

MIRC Mid-level Inter-Service Recruitment Committee

MPPM Military Personnel Procurement Manual

MREP Medical Remedial Enlistment Program

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MSAS Military Skills Attainment Section

MSO Military Service Obligation

NAC National Agency Check

NACLAC National Agency Check Local Agency Check

NAQ National Agency Questionnaire

NCP Normal Color Perception

NHSG Non-High School Graduate

NPS Non-prior Service

NROTC Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps

OCC Officer Candidate Course

OASD Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense

ODASD Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary

of Defense

OMPF Official Military Personnel File

OPM Office of Personal Mangement

OSO Officer Selection Officer

PADD Projected Active Duty Date

PAFQT Pseudo Armed Forces Qualification Test

PCSO Permanent Change of Station Orders

PEBD Pay Entry Base Date

PEF Program Enlisted For

PIP Pseudoisochromatic Plates Color Vision

Test (Identifies Normal Color Perception (NCP)

PRASP Permissive Recruiter Assistant Program

PS Prior Service

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PTAD Permissive Temporary Additional Duty

PULHES Physical (overall)/Upper Extremities/Lower

Extremities/Hearing/Eyes/Psychological

QSN Quota Serial Number

RAP Recruitment Advertising Plan

RBJ Re-evaluation/Return Believed Justified

RE Reenlistment Eligibility

RED Record of Emergency Data

REDD Recruiter Eligibility Determination

Database

RIF Reduction in Force

ROEP Reserve Optional Enlistment Program

RS Recruiting Station

RSS Recruiting Substation

RSSO Reserve Special Staff Officer

RTNR Recruit Training Not Required

RTR Recruit Training Required/Recruit

Training Regiment

SDA Special Duty Assignment

SMCR Selected Marine Corps Reserve

SOU Statement of Understanding

SRIP Selected Reserve Incentive Program

SSN Social Security Number

SSS Selective Service System

TCO Test Control Officer

TCPG Training Category Pay Group

TDRL Temporary Disability Retired List

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TFRFS Total Force Recruiting Fact Sheet

TOE Term of Enlistment

UCMJ Uniform Code of Military Justice

USC United States Code

VEAP Veterans Educational Assistance Program

WRAT Wide Range Achievement Test

YPF Youth Physical Fitness Program

YYMMDD 2 Digit Year 2 Digit Month 2 Digit Day

used to specify a date in 6 digits for

enlistment.

YYYYMMDD 4 Digit Year 2 Digit Month 2 Digit Day

used to specify a date in 8 digits for

enlistment.

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APPENDIX B

REFERENCE LIST

Order Number

Subject

MCO P1000.6 Assignment, Classification, and Travel Systems

Manual (Short Title: ACTS Manual)

MCO P1001R.1 Marine Corps Reserve Administrative Management

Manual (Short Title MCRAM)

MCO 1001R.54 Marine Corps Reserve Incremental Initial Active

Duty for Training (IIADT)Program

MCO 1001.59 Active Duty for Special Work (ADSW) in Support

of the Total Force

MCO P1020.34 Marine Corps Uniform Regulations

MCO P1040.31 Career Planning and Development Guide

MCO P1050.3 Regulations for Leave, Liberty, and

Administrative Absence

MCO P1070.12 Marine Corps Individual Records

Administration Manual (Short Title: IRAM)

MCO P1080.20 Marine Corps Total Force System Codes Manual

MCO P1080.40 Marine Corps Total Force System Personnel

Reporting Instructions Manual (Short Title:

MCTFSPRIM)

MCO P1100.71 Military Personnel Procurement Manual, Volume 1,

Administration

MCO P1100.72 Military Personnel Procurement Manual, Volume 2,

Enlisted Procurement

MCO P1100.73 Military Personnel Procurement Manual, Volume 3,

Officer Procurement

MCO P1100.75 Military Entrance Processing Station

MCO 1100.76 Career Recruiter Program

MCO 1130.51 Medical Remedial Enlistment Program

MCO 1130.52 Armed Services Military Personnel Accession

Testing Program

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Order Number

Subject

MCO 1130.53 Enlistment Incentives Program (EIP)

MCO 1130.56 Total Force Recruiting

MCO 1130.61 Enlistment of American Citizens Residing

Outside the United States

MCO 1130.62 Command Recruiting Program

MCO 1130.65 Total Force Recruiting Quality Control

MCO 1130.76 Conduct of Recruiting Operations

MCO 1130.80 Prior Service Enlistments into the Regular

Marine Corps

MCO 1133R.26 Reserve Optional Enlistment Program (ROEP)

MCO 1150.1 Recruiting Support Officer Program

MCO P1200.7 Military Occupational Specialties Manual

(Short Title: MOPS Manual)

MCO 1220.5 Enlisted Lateral Movement

MCO 1230.5 Classification Testing

MCO 1306.16 Conscientious Objectors

MCO 1306.17 Administration of Marines Appointed Midshipmen

or Cadets in Federal Service Academies or Naval

Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Units

MCO 1326.7 Selection, Screening, and Preparing Enlisted

Marines for Drill Instructor, Recruiter, and

Independent Duties

MCO P1400.32 Marine Corps Promotion Manual, Volume 2,

Enlisted Promotions (Short Title: MARCORPROMMAN)

MCO 1500R.36 Training/Pay Category P (Cat P) Program

MCO 1510.32 Recruit Training

MCO 1550.22 U.S. Marine Corps Apprenticeship Program

MCO 1560.33 Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Program

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Order Number Subject

MCO 1560.28 Veterans' Educational Assistance Benefits

MCO 1560R.30 Montgomery GI Bill-Reserve

MCO P1610.7 Performance Evaluation System (Sort Title: PES)

MCO 1650.38 CMC Recruiter of the Year Program

MCO P1741.11 Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)

MCO P1751.3 Basic Allowance for Housing for Marines with

Family Members

MCO P1900.16 Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual

MCO P3040.5 Casualty Assistance Operations Center Procedures

MCO P4050.38 Personal Effects and Baggage Manual

MCO P4600.7 Marine Corps Transportation Manual

MCO 4650.37 Marine Corps Travel Instructions Manual

MCO P5211.2 The Privacy Act of 1974

MCO P5512.4 No-Fee Passports

MCO P5512.11 Identification Cards for Members of the

Uniformed Services, Their Family Members, and

Other Eligible Personnel

MCO 5521.3 Personnel Security Investigations, Security

Clearances, and Access

MCO P5720.56 Availability to the Public of Marine Corps

Records

MCO P5720.73 Standard Operating Procedures for Recruitment

Advertising at the Recruiting Station Level

MCO 5740.2 Serious Incident Reports

MCO 5800.10 Return of Marine Corps Absentees

MCO 5802.2 Naturalization of Aliens Serving in the Armed

Forces of the United States and of Alien Spouses

and/or Alien Adopted Children of Military and

Civilian Personnel Ordered Overseas

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Order Number Subject

MCO 5830.5 Headquarters Marine Corps Procedures for Review

of JAG Manual Investigations

MCO 6000.1 TRICARE Family Member Dental Plan

MCO 6100.10 Weight Control and Military Appearance

MCO 6100.11 Marine Corps Youth Physical Fitness Program for

Secondary School Students

MCO P6100.12 Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test and Body

Composition Program Manual

Short Title: MCPFTBCPM

MCO 6320.2 Administration and Processing of Hospitalized

Marines

MCO 7220.12 Special Duty Assignment Pay Program

MCO 7220.21 Advance Pay Incident to a Permanent Change of

Station

MCO 7220.24 Selective Reenlistment Bonus Program (SRB)

MCO 7220R.38 Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP)

MCO P7301.104 Accounting Under the Appropriations "Military

Personnel, Marine Corps" and "Reserve Personnel,

Marine Corps"

MCO P10120.28 Individual Clothing Regulations

MCO P10520.3 Marine Corps Flag Manual

MCO P11000.22 Marine Corps Housing Management Manual

OPNAVINST 5510.1 Department of the Navy Information and Personnel

Security Program Regulation

JAGINST 5800.7 Manual of the Judge Advocate General

NAVMC 2642 Marine Corps Retirement Guide

NAVMC 2691 Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual

NAVMC 2761 Catalog of Publications

NAVMC 2771 Marine Corps Formal Schools Catalog

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Order Number

Subject

NAVEDTRA 10500 Catalog of Navy Training Courses

NAVSO P-6034 Joint Federal Travel Regulations, Volume 1

(Uniformed Service Personnel)

Manual for Courts-Martial

Department of Defense Military Pay and

Allowances Entitlements Manual

Guidebook for Recruiters, Volume I

Guidebook for Officer Selection Officers,

Volume II

Guidebook for RS Operations, Volume III

Guidebook for District Operations, Volume V

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APPENDIX C

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF

RECORD OF MILITARY PROCESSING -

ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES

(DD FORM 1966, NOVEMBER 2003 EDITION)

1. General Instructions

. The following instructions are to assist in

completing the Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the

United States. Please read the instructions for each item prior to

making an entry. All entries for items A through D and 1 through 15

must be typed, no corrections, cross-outs, erasures, abbreviations or

punctuation will be used. All other items may be printed using a ball

point pen with black ink.

2. Detailed Instructions

Item

Title Code Entry, Description, and/or Explanation

A SERVICE Enter appropriate three-digit code:

PROCESSING DMR for Marine Corps Active

FOR DMV for Marine Corps Reserve

B PRIOR SERVICE

YES Enter: "X" if applicant has Prior

Service in accordance with

paragraph 3291 of this manual.

NO Enter: "X" if applicant has no Prior

Service in accordance with

Paragraph 3291 of this manual.

NO. DAYS Enter: If “YES”, the number of days of

Prior Service from DD214/NGB 22.

C SELECTIVE SERVICE Leave blank unless applicants are being

CLASSIFICATION classified by the Selective Service

system in accordance with

the Military Selective Service Act.

D SELECTIVE SERVICE Enter: Registration number, if

REGISTRATION NO applicable. Otherwise, leave blank.

Applicants not registered will be

automatically registered upon completion

of the DD Form 4 and accessing onto

active duty. Not applicable to female

applicants.

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SECTION I - PERSONAL DATA

Item

Title Code Entry, Description, and/or Explanation

1 SOCIAL SECURITY Enter: 9 digits in the appropriate

NUMBER blocks. This is a mandatory entry

.

2 NAME Enter: Last, first, middle name (&

maiden, if any), Jr., Sr., etc.

Examples: FREELAND JACQUELINE DORIS

OBRIEN ANTHONY J JR

RUIZSOTO J JORGE

JOHN TIMOTHY ALLAN II

NOTE: See paragraph 4103.3.c. on page 4-8

. If, through court action

the applicant's name has changed from that shown on their birth

certificate, record the original name on the form in Section VI -

REMARKS. However, if the applicant has effected a legal name change,

the name reflected on the applicant's social security card must agree

with the legal/preferred name used on the enlistment form. If not, an

SS-5 form "Request for Change of Social Security Record" must be

completed and submitted to the nearest Social Security Administration

district office to change the Social Security record. If the

preferred name of the applicant is different from the name on the

birth certificate, and has not been legally changed, the applicant

must complete Section VII - STATEMENT OF NAME FOR OFFICIAL MILITARY

RECORDS. Aliens cannot use "preferred" names. Enlistment records

must match INS Records (i.e., DD 1966 matches INS-551).

Item

Title Code Entry, Description, and/or Explanation

3 CURRENT Enter: Street, city, county, state,

ADDRESS country, and zip code, as of date of

Application for Enlistment.

4 HOME OF Enter: Street, city, county, state,

RECORD country, and Zip code, declared by the

ADDRESS applicant as their permanent/actual home

at time of enlistment. If this address

is the same as the address shown in

Item 3, enter "Same as Item 3." Do not

enter a temporary address.

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Item Title Code Entry, Description, and/or Explanation

5 CITIZENSHIP CA ENTER: "X" in Block 5a. if applicant is

U.S. Citizen at birth. Also, Enter: "X"

in (1) "Native Born”, or (2)"Born Abroad

of U.S. Parents", as Appropriate.

CB Enter: "X" in Block 5b. "U.S. Naturalized"

If citizenship derived from Parents

Naturalization process only.

CD Enter: "X" in Block 5b. "U.S.

Naturalized" if a Naturalized citizen.

AA Enter: "X" in Block 5c. "U.S. Non-

Citizen National" if not a citizen of the

United States, but owes principal

allegiance to the USA (for example, if

born in America Samoa or Swains Islands)

ND Enter "X “ in block 5d, "Immigrant Alien"

(Specify "country of citizenship"); and

has declared

intention to obtain U.S.

citizenship by filing INS Form N-315,

N-321, or N-325. Specify applicant's

Country of citizenship (i.e. CANADA)

NY Enter "X “ in block 5d, "Immigrant Alien"

(Specify "country of citizenship"); and

has not

declared intention to obtain U.S.

citizenship by filing INS Form N-315,

N-321, or N-325. Specify applicant's

Country of citizenship (i.e. CANADA)

NY Enter: "X" in Block 5e. "Non-Immigrant

Foreign National (Specify)", block e, if

non-immigrant foreign national and

allowed to enlist in the service (such as

citizens of the Northern Marianas Islands

(NMI), Republic of the Marshall Islands

(RMI), Or Federated States of Micronesia

(FSM)), who are treated as U.S. Citizens

ALIEN Enter: in Block 5. “Alien Registration

REGISTRATION Number (If applicable).

NUMBER

6 SEX Enter: "X" in the appropriate block.

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Item Title Code Entry, Description, and/or Explanation

7a RACIAL APPLICANT can select One or More

Blocks

CATEGORY as Appropriate

(1) Enter: "X" on block (1) "American

Indian/Alaskan Native", and/or

(2) Enter: "X" on block (2)

"Asian” and/or

(3) Enter: "X" on block (3)

"Black or African American", and/or

(4) Enter: "X" on block (4)

"Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific

Islander” and/or

(5) Enter: "X" on block (5) "White", or

(6) Enter: "X" on block (6) "Declined To

Respond"

7b ETHNIC (1) Enter “X” block (1)

CATEGORY "Hispanic or Latino", or

(2) Enter “X” block (2)

"Not Hispanic or Latino", or

(3) Enter “X” block (3) "Declined to Respond"

8 MARITAL A Annulled

STATUS D Divorced

I Interlocutory

L Legally Separated

M Married

S Single

W Widowed(er)

9 NUMBER OF Enter: Number of persons totally or

DEPENDENTS partially dependent on applicant for

their support. If none, enter "00".

00 None

01 1 Dependent

02 2 Dependents

03 3 Dependents

etc.

NOTE: An applicant's dependent pay and allowances will be determined

after enlistment. The applicant's indication of dependents does not

necessarily qualify them for financial assistance or allowances, and

imposes no liability on the Armed Forces for their support.

10 DATE OF BIRTH Enter: Eight digit date in YYYYMMDD

format. Example: April 5, 1982, will be

entered as "19820405."

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11 RELIGIOUS OPTIONAL ITEM; APPLICANT DOES NOT HAVE

PREFERENCE TO ANSWER. If the applicant responds to

This question, refer to the Consolidated

List of Religious Preferences below. If

the preference is listed below, enter it

as shown. If not listed, enter the

complete name of the applicant's

religious preference in item 13.

Consolidated List of Religious Preferences

Code

Title

DA Advent Christian Church

DB African Methodist Episcopal Church

DC African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

CA American Baptist Association

06 American Baptist Churches

CH American Baptist Convention

CI American Baptist Churches of the USA

A0 American Council of Christian Churches

GB American Lutheran Church, The

BA Anglican Orthodox Church, The

AA Asbury Bible Churches

04 Assemblies of God

LA Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (General Synod)

B0 Associated Gospel Churches, The

75 Atheist

BB Baptist Bible Fellowship

10 Baptist - Churches Other

DD Baptist General Conference

CD Baptist Missionary Association of America

BH Bible Presbyterian Church

AB Bible Protestant Church

BC Brethren in Christ Fellowship

12 Brethren Church

14 Buddhism

JT Central Bible Church

24 Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

JB Christian Churches and Churches of Christ

BD Christian Crusade

DE Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

JA Christian and Missionary Alliance

13 Christian-No Denominational Preference

DF Christian Reformed Church

16 Christian Science (First Church of Christ, Scientist)

18 Church of Christ

20 Church of God

DG Church of God (Anderson, IN)

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Code Title

JC Church of God (Cleveland, TN)

DV Church of God General Conference

19 Church of God in Christ

DH Church of God in North America

ED Church of God of Prophecy

38 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS)

50 Church of Nazarene

JD Church of United Brethren in Christ

EP Churches of Christ

JE Churches of Christ in Christian Union

DX Churches of God General Conference

AC Congregational Methodist Church

JF Conservative Baptist Association of America

JG Conservation Congressional Christian Conference

FB Jewish Conservative

LB Cumberland Presbyterian Church

53 Eastern Orthodox Churches

JH Elim Fellowship

JV Elim Missionary Assembles

47 Evangelical Church Alliance, The

45 Evangelical Church of North America

DJ Evangelical Congregational Church

46 Evangelical Covenant Church in America

JJ Evangelical Free Church of America

JK Evangelical Friends Alliance

GD Evangelical Lutheran Church, Association of

JL Evangelical Methodist Church

AD Evangelical Methodist Church of America

EJ Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches

JU Free Lutheran Congregation, The Association of

NB Free Methodist Church of North America

CE Free Will Baptists

DL Free Will Baptists, NC State Convention of

32 Friends

55 Full Gospel Pentecostal Assoc., The

AE Fundamental Methodist Church, Inc.

CF General Association of General Baptists

CG General Association of Regular Baptist Churches

D0 General Commission of Chaplains and Armed Forces Personnel

05 Grace Gospel Fellowship

49 Hindu

07 Independent Baptist Bible Mission

BE Independent Baptist Churches

AF Independent Churches Affiliated

E0 Independent Denominational Endorsing Agencies

AG Independent Fundamental Bible Churches

EH Independent Fundamental Churches of America

BF Independent Lutheran Church

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Code Title

JM International Church of the Foursquare Gospel

34 Jehovah's Witnesses

36 Judaism

JW Kansas Yearly Meeting of Friends

40 Lutheran Churches

GA Lutheran Church in America

GC Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

GA Lutheran Council in the USA

44 Methodist Churches

AK Methodist Protestant Church

AL Militant Fundamental Bible Churches

JR Missionary Church, The

JX Missionary Church, Association

DM Moravian Church

48 Muslim

DN National Association of Congregational Christian Churches

J0 National Association of Evangelicals

09 National Association of Free Will Baptists

DP National Baptist Convention of America

DQ National Baptist Convention, USA

00 No Preference Recorded

01 No Religious Preference

DR North American Baptist Conference

JY Ohio Yearly Meeting of Friends

JN Open Bible Standard Churches, Ind

FC Orthodox Judaism

LE Orthodox Presbyterian Church, The

74 Other Religions

56 Pentecostal Churches

JP Pentecostal Church of God of America, Inc.

JQ Pentecostal Holiness Church

EK Plymouth Brethren

58 Presbyterian Churches

LH Presbyterian Church in America

LC Presbyterian Church in the USA

LJ Presbyterian Council for Chaplains and Military Personnel

NC Primitive Methodist Church, The

DS Primitive Methodist Church, USA

DT Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.

26 Protestant Episcopal Church

72 Protestant-No Denomination Preference

70 Protestant-Other Churches

FA Reform Judaism

60 Reformed Churches

DU Reformed Church in America

EL Reformed Church in the U.S.

EM Reformed Episcopal Church

LF Reformed Presbyterian Church

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Code Title

EN Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

62 Roman Catholic Church

64 Salvation Army, The

DY Schwenkfelder Church, The General

02 Seventh-Day Adventists, Conference of

DW Seventh Day Baptist, General Conference of

08 Southern Baptist Convention

NE Southern Methodist Church

BG Southwide Baptist Fellowship

DZ Swedenborgian Church, General Conference of

AH Tioga River Christian Conference

AJ Ukrainiana Evangelical Baptist Conference

66 Unitarian Universal Association

AM United Christian Church

68 United Church of Christ

NA United Methodist Church, International

57 United Pentecostal Church, International

LD United Presbyterian Church, Evangelical Synod

LG United Presbyterian Church in the USA

99 Unknown

ND Wesleyan Church, The

CJ World Baptist Fellowship

Item

Title Code Entry, Description, and/or Explanation

12 EDUCATION This data contains the education level that

is the amount of education that an

individual has received and the certificate

awarded for that education. The first two

digits (years), identify the number of

formal academic years of education (i.e.

teacher-student(s) classroom instruction

environment) an individual has successfully

completed. Tier I High School Seniors

record as 11S. Tier I

Credential Holders

(Codes "B", "F", "H", "L", and Tier II

code

“J”, record as 12__. Tier I

Credential Holders

(Codes "8", "D", "G", "K", "N", "R", "U",

"W", and "X"), Tier II

Credential Holders

(codes “7”, “C”, “E”, and “M”), and all Tier

III's

, (Code “1”) record the highest level of

formal academic years of education as stated

above (i.e. 10E, 111, etc).

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NOTE: The applicant must provide documentation verifying the level of

education claimed. (non-verified education will not be recorded as the

level of education completed, i.e. applicant has one year of college

but only provided high school diploma, record as 12L vice 13L)

01 Completed 1st Grade

02 Completed 2nd Grade

03 Completed 3rd Grade

04 Completed 4th Grade

05 Completed 5th Grade

06 Completed 6th Grade

07 Completed 7th Grade

08 Completed 8th Grade

09 Completed 9th Grade

10 Completed 10th Grade

11 Completed 11th Grade

12 Completed 12th Grade

13 Completed 1 year of college

14 Completed 2 years of college

15 Completed 3 years of college

16 Completed 4 years or more of college

(excludes master's degree and first

professional - use 17 or 18 as

appropriate).

17 Master's. A certificate conferred

upon completion of additional

academic requirements beyond the

baccalaureate or first professional

degree, but below the doctorate

level.

18 First Professional. A certificate

conferred upon completion of the

academic requirement for a selected

profession. Post-masters.

Completion of additional academic

requirements beyond the "master's

degree" level.

19 Doctorate. A certificate conferred

in recognition of the highest

academic achievement within an

academic field (excludes honorary

degree and first professional

degrees).

The 3rd digit represent educational category and corresponding

Educational Tier levels are as follows:

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Code Tier Title Description

1 3 Less than High

Status of an individual who is not

School Diploma

currently attending high school and

who is neither a high school

graduate nor an alternate high

school credential holder.

7 2 Correspondence

A secondary diploma or certificate

School

upon completion of correspondence

school course, regardless of

whether the diploma was issued by a

correspondence school, state

, or

secondary or post-secondary

educational institution

. Also

included in this group are Internet

/Distant Learning Certificate/

Diploma holders. This is considered

an alternate high school

credential. NOTE: See note on C-14

8 1 A Non-HSG who The status of an individual who is not

completed One

a high school graduate (i.e. 12L) but

Semester of

has attended and successfully completed

College/Post-

(15 semester hours/22 quarter hours

Secondary

of college level work, regardless

Education

of high school/grammar school

education. "Successfully completed

"

means that the individual earned

college level credits toward a

degree in higher education from an

institution listed in the current

degree granting section of the

AIPE

. See paragraph 3241.1a(2).

B 1 Adult An individual who has earned a

Education

diploma on the basis of attending

and completing an adult education

or "external" diploma program of

classroom taught instruction,

regardless of whether the diploma

was issued by a state or by a

secondary educational institution

.

To categorize adult education

diploma accessions as Tier 1, their

educational program must have the

same day-time course/graduation

requirements, the same days, weeks,

and hours of attendance, which is

comparable to traditional high

schools. NOTE: See note on C-14.

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Code Tier Title Description

C 2 Occupational

An individual who has attended a non-

Program

correspondence vocational, technical or

Certificate

proprietary school for at least six

of Attendance

months. An individual so coded must

also have completed 11 years of regular

formal academic day school, and

possesses certificate of attendance or

completion indicating such.

Correspondence schools offering

vocational certificates are not

included. This is considered an

alternate high school credential.

NOTE: See note on C-14

D 1 Associate A certificate conferred upon

Degree

completion of a two year program at a

junior/community college, university,

or technical institute.

E 2 Test-based

A diploma or certificate of General

Equivalency

Education Development (GED) or other

test-based high school diploma. This

includes state-wide testing program

such as the California High School

Proficiency Examination (CHSPE),

Whereby examinees may earn a

certificate of competency or

proficiency. A state or locally issued

secondary school diploma obtained

solely on the basis of such equivalency

testing is not to be considered a

high school diploma. This is

considered an alternate high school

credential. NOTE: See note on C-14

F 1 Exit Exam An individual who has attended and

Failures

completed all requirements for

graduation in SY 1999-2000 and

thereafter, but failed the exit exam.

To apply this rule HS Verification

Letter and Transcripts must be show the

“sole reason for not graduating” is due

to failing the “exit exam

”. Tier I

status to can be applied up to one year

from the date of the original exit exam

.

(The original exit exam date

and the date

enlisted

into the DEP or SMCR AIADT must be

within 365 days or rule does not apply

).

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Code Tier Title Description

G 1 Professional

A certificate conferred upon

Nursing

completion of a three year hospital

Diploma

school of nursing program.

H 1 Home School

A high school diploma or certificate,

Diploma

typically awarded by a local, state, or

national accredited Home School

Association, based upon certification

by a parent or guardian that an

individual completed his/her secondary

education at home. The curriculum must

involve parental instruction and/or adult

supervision, and closely pattern the normal

credit hours per subject as used in public

schools. The Home School Legal Defense

Association has provided guidance to the

Office of the Assistant Secretary of

Defense, (OASD) that at a minimum the

student should be home schooled for at

least one (1) full school year. All home

school diploma graduates must complete the

last academic year of education (minimum of

nine [9] academic months) in a home school

environment. Individuals, in a non-home

school curriculum

, who disenroll from their

school during their senior year, or who

fail to graduate with their class (includes

seniors in the DEP) are not eligible to

enlist under the “H” education code

heading

. Home school diploma (if issued)

and transcripts must be provided.

This is considered a Tier 1 credential.

Note: See Note on C-14.

J 2 High School An attendance-based high school

Certificate

certificate, diploma, or verification

of Attendance

letter substantiating attendance

together with transcripts showing

attendance through the 12th grade.

These are sometimes certificates of

competency or completion, but

are based on course completion rather

than on a test, such as the GED or

CHSPE. A state or locally issued

secondary school diploma obtained

solely on the basis of an attendance

credential is not considered a high

school diploma. This is considered an

alternate credential.

C-12 NOTE: See note on C-14

Code Tier Title Description

K 1 Baccalaureate A certificate conferred upon from a

Degree

four year college program, first

professional degree.

L 1 Traditional

A diploma issued to an individual who

High school

, has attended and completed a 12-year or

Religious, &

12

th

grade day program of classroom

Alternative/

instruction; the diploma must be

Continuation

issued from a traditional/religious based

High School

high school where the individual

Diploma

completed all the program requirements.

Includes some alternate

/continuation

schools

. NOTE: See note on C-14

M 2 Credential

Status of an individual who has

Near

successfully completed at least the

Completion

11th grade at a traditional high school

curriculum and is currently pursuing

completion of an Alternate/

Continuation High School credential

classified as Tier II. Applicants

entering the DEP as a 11M can only ship

with Tier 2 Education Code, i.e. “7”, “C”

,

“E” or “J”

.

N 1 Master's

A certificate conferred upon completion

Degree

of additional academic requirements

beyond the baccalaureate or first

professional degree, but below the

doctorate level.

R 1 Post-Masters

A certificate conferred upon completion

Degree

of additional academic requirements

beyond the master's level, but below

the doctorate level.

S 1 Traditional

Status of individual who is currently

High school

, attending a traditional high school,

Religious

religious high school, home school, or

School, Adult/

adult/continuation/alternative school

Continuation/

that will lead to a Tier I Credential

Alternative or

and is classified as a high school senior

Home School

by evidence of school transcripts/letter.

Senior

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Code Tier Title Description

U 1 Doctorate

A certificate conferred in recognition

Degree

of the highest academic achievement

within an academic field, excluding

honorary degrees and first professional

degrees.

W 1 First

A certificate conferred upon completion

Professional

of the academic requirement for the

Degree

first degrees awarded in selected

professions: architecture, certified

public accountant, chiropody (D.S.C.),

podiatry, dentistry (D.D.S. or D.M.D.),

medicine (M.D.), optometry (O.D.),

osteopathy (D.O.), pharmacy, veterinary

medicine, law L.L.B. or J.D., and

theology (B.D. or Rabbi, or other

first professional degree).

X 1 National Guard

An individual who has attended and

Youth Challenge

completed the National Guard Youth

Program w/GED

Challenge Program and received a

GED while attending the program.

Applicants currently attending are not

eligible until completion of the NGYCP.

EDUCATION DETERMINATION NOTE

Education determinations are only made at MCRC G-3

. The Education

Codes for DoD are not “one size fits all”. MCRC will assign an

education code for education credentials forwarded for review. The

code assigned will be the code that is the most closely related or

associated with the credential reviewed. The intent is to group

education credentials into the proper Tier level to meet the DoD

directives and guidance.

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Item Title Code Entry, Description, and/or Explanation

13 FOREIGN LANGUAGE Enter: Up to two languages, if

IDENTIFIER applicant claims

they read, write, or

speak a foreign language. Proficiency

is not required to be verified. If no

language(s) given, enter "NONE."

14 VALID DRIVER'S Enter: "YES" or “NO”, If yes, list

LICENSE the state that issued the license,

license number, and expiration date.

If the applicant does not hold a valid

driver's license, enter "NO."

15 PLACE OF BIRTH Enter: City, state, and country of the

applicant's place of birth

.

SECTION II

Items 18 through 22 are to be completed by MEPS Liaison NCO only.

16 APTITUDE TEST RESULTS

16a TEST ID Enter: A three-digit code that

identifies the ASVAB test version. For

example: 02A, 02B, etc.

16b TEST SCORES Enter: Composite test scores will be

recorded as two-digit numbers from the

ASVAB scores provided by MEPS MIRS and

listed on the MEPCOM 714 ADP.

EXAMPLE

a. TEST ID b. Test Scores

AFQT

GS AR WK PC MK EI AS MC AO VE

02D

PERCENTILE

92 62 64 60 59 63 63 44 57 NA 60

17 DEP ENLISTMENT DATA

17A DATE OF DEP Enter: YYYYMMDD format.

ENLISTMENT

17B PROJECTED ACTIVE Enter: YYYYMMDD format, must be date

DUTY DATE in future.

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17C ES Enter: "3" only for entry status.

17D RECRUITER Enter: SSN of the recruiter credited

IDENTIFICATION with the enlistment. This recruiter

must have an 8411/8412 MOS and must be

serving in an 8411/8412

MOS billet.

17E PROGRAM(s) Enter: "

00" if applicant has no

ENLISTED program guarantees. If applicant

FOR contracts with enlistment incentive

program(s) enter the appropriate two or

three digit program code. (i.e.

UH59)

Reference: MCO 1130.53 series.

17F T-E MOS/AFS Enter: Appropriate four (4) digit MOS

as follows: "9900" - Basic Marine

General Service, "9971" - Basic Marine

with Enlistment Incentive Guarantee.

17G WAIVER Enter: Appropriate three (3) digit

waiver codes, for the waivers which

authorized the enlistment into the DEP.

Record the six (6) highest waivers

from

the highest level waiver to lowest.

FIRST DIGIT - Category of Waiver

(note 1)

A AGE

B DEPENDENCY

C MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS (AFQT/Sub-Tests)

D LAW VIOLATIONS

E PRIOR MILITARY SERVICE (DEP excluded)

F DRUG INVOLVEMENT (Not Law Violations)

H MEDICAL/PHYSICAL DISQUALIFICATION

J SOLE SURVIVING MEMBER

K MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

L ALIEN/HOSTILE COUNTRY

X USMC ADMIN UNIQUE (MEDREP/Criteria Wvr's)

Y NOT APPLICABLE

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SECOND DIGIT – Description of Waiver

IF FIRST DIGIT SECOND DIGIT

A Y NOT APPLICABLE

B A MILTARY SPOUSE

B DEPENDENTS

IF FIRST DIGIT SECOND DIGIT

C Y NOT APPLICABLE

D A MINOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES

B SERIOUS TRAFFIC OFFENSES

C MINOR NON-TRAFFIC OFFENSES

D SERIOUS OFFENSES

E FELONY OFFENSE(S) AS ADULT

F FELONY OFFENSE(S) AS JUVENILE

E A REENLISTMENT (RE CODES)

B RANK/PAY GRADE

C LOST TIME

D EXISTING CONDITION (EPTE)

E MOS REQUIREMENTS

Y NOT APPLICABLE

F A ALCOHOL USE

B MARIJUANA USE

C OTHER DRUG USE (NOT MARIJUANA)

D DRUG/ALCOHOL POSTIVE TEST (DAT)

H A HEIGHT WAIVER

B WEIGHT/BODY FAT PERCENTAGE WAIVER

C MEDICAL WAIVER(BUMED) W/ICD9 CODE

J Y NOT APPLICABLE

K Y NOT APPLICABLE

L Y NOT APPLICBALE

X X MEDREP PROGRAM (NOTE 3)

Y NOT APPLICABLE

Y Y NOT APPLICABLE

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SECOND DIGIT – MEDREP used as additional waiver for XXE/XPE:

(MEDREP XXE, INGROWN TOENAIL XPE)

A Pilonidal cyst/pilonidal sinus

B Hemorrhoids

C Undescended testicle, unilateral

D Varicocele

E Hydrocele

F Inguinal hernia, unilateral

G Under weight by not more than 10%

H Undescended testicle and inguinal

hernia, same side

I Inguinal hernia and varicocele/

hydrocele, same side

J Simple goiter

K Deviated nasal septum with airway

obstruction

L External Otitis

M Hyperdactilia (hands and feet)

N Cystic acne, likely to benefit from

antibiotic/Accutane therapy

O Gynecomastia, simple - not

Associated with or a result of

Endocrinopathy

P Ingrown toenail(s)

Q Orthopedic hardware requiring

removal to meet military entrance

standards (requires radiographic

evidence of firm body union).

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R Phimosis - when circumcision is

required for hygiene

S Hypertrophic tonsils and adenoids

with airway obstruction

T Nasal polyps with airway obstruction

U Abdominal wall hernias-only primary

hernias, no incisional hernias

Y Not applicable

THIRD DIGIT - Approval Waiver level authority (note 2)

B COMMANDING GENERAL, MARINE CORPS

RECRUITING COMMAND

C COMMANDING GENERAL, RECRUITING REGION

D COMMANDING OFFICER, MARINE CORPS

DISTRICT

E COMMANDING OFFICER, MARINE CORPS

RECRUITING STATION

Y NOT APPLICABLE

NOTE 1: All waiver codes must be entered and will reflect up to SIX

(6) categories of waivers granted, as needed.

NOTE 2: Although the disqualification granted by the highest level

approval authority dictates the appropriate enlistment decision level,

each waiver code must reflect the applicable approval level.

Example: Applicant requires waiver of (MREP),

for Cystic Acne treated with Accutane,

adult felony, and pre-service marijunana use

disqualifications. Enter in block 17g –

“XXB"XNB”DEC”FBE". This reflects enlistment

approved by CG, MCRC (XXB/XNB), Commanding General,

Marine Corps Recruiting Region (DEC) and Commanding

Officer Marine Corps Recruiting Station (FBE).

Waiver codes should be listed in highest to lowest

order in block 17G (1) through (6) as applicable.

If no waiver required enter “YYY” in block 17g (1),

and 17g (2) through (6) can be blank.

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NOTE 3: MEDREP waivers will be recorded as two waivers, one to

designate MEDREP “XXE” and the second to identify the medical

prohibition type of MEDREP waiver “XNB”.

17h PAY GRADE Enter: Pay grade enlisting for i.e

E01

18 ACCESSION DATA

18a ENLISTMENT DATE Enter: YYYYMMDD format.

18b ACTIVE DUTY Enter: YYYYMMDD format. Compute as

follows: Include all periods of active

federal military service in

commissioned, warrant, flight officer,

or enlisted status. If there is no

break in active duty from the date of

original entry on such duty, ADSD is

the date of original entry on active

duty. If there is a break in active

duty, ADSD is later than the date of

original entry by a period

equivalent to the break (or breaks).

In computing, include all periods of

active duty for training as verified by

the applicant's DD Forms 214/215 or

DD 368. For periods of 30-days or

less, count the actual number of days.

SERVICE DATES TIME SERVICE PERFORMED

15 Jul 87 - 14 Jul 91 4 yrs Served in Active Component USMC

15 Jul 91 - 14 Jul 93 0 yrs Served in Reserve Component USMC

(no active duty for training

tour credit)

10 Sep 94 - 09 Sep 00 4 months Served in Reserve Air

12 days National Guard; during

this period served 132-days

on active duty for training

CALCULATION

15 Jan 00 00 01 15 Date of current enlistment

- 4 4 12

- Total active duty time

03 Sep 95 95 09 03 Active Duty Service Date

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18c PAY ENTRY DATE Enter: YYYYMMDD format. Using the

example shown for item 18b above, the

PEBD is computed as follows:

04 00 00 Include initial enlistment period of

02 00 00 4 years. Service in SMCR from

Jul 91 -Jul 93, Service in Air National

+06 00 00

Guard Sep 94 to - Sep 80 = TOTAL

12 00 00 Service 12 00 00 for pay purposes

15 Jan 00 00 01 15 Date of current enlistment

-12 00 00

Total service for pay

78 01 15 Pay Entry Base Date (PEBD)

18d TOE Enter: Appropriate term of enlistment for

applicants enlisting into the Regular

Component, e.g.,2*,3, 4, or 5. For

applicants with enlistment incentive

programs, the TOE must match the

program's required TOE

. * Two year TOE is

used for National Call to Service (NCS) program

applicants, actual EAS will be adjusted upon

completion of MOS School

. Enter: For

applicants enlisting into the Reserve

Component (SMCR), use the following

TOEs:

Component Code TOE

K-4 6

B-5 5

K-9 4

K-8 3

18e WAIVER Enter: Appropriate three (3) digit

waiver codes, for the waivers which

authorized the accession onto active

duty or active duty for training for

SMCR. Do not carry forward waivers

from block 17g

, record only those

waivers granted while in DEP, or

awaiting IADT for SMCR. Record the

six (6) highest waivers

from the

highest level waiver to lowest that

were needed to access the member onto

active duty/active duty for training.

18f PAY GRADE Enter: Enlistment pay grade as

follows: i.e. E01 E02 E03 E04 E05 E06

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18g DATE OF GRADE Enter: YYYYMMDD format. Compute pay

grade in accordance with current Marine

Corps Orders.

18h ES Enter

: "0" if enlisted and shipped

directly onto active duty without

entering the DEP.

Enter

: "1" if applicant enlisted into

the DEP or SMCR with a delay, and is

shipping onto active duty or active

duty for training.

18i YRS/HIGHEST GR Enter: Highest Grade/Education Code.

(Refer to pages C-8 through C-14)

18j RECRUITER Enter: Same as for item 17d.

IDENTIFICATION

18k PROGRAM(s) Enter: Assigned Incentive Program.

ENLISTED “PEF Code(s)” from MCO 1130.53 series.

FOR (i.e.

UT or UH59)

18l T-E MOS/AFS Enter: Either 9900 or 9971.

18m PMOS/AFS Enter: When the enlistee's orders

specify the MOS, complete as directed.

Reservist's will always have an MOS.

Enter approved MOS by MCRC for

reenlistment applicants.

18n YOUTH Enter: Three digit code as follows:

FIRST DIGIT

A JROTC

B ROTC

X Other

Y Not applicable

SECOND DIGIT

A Department of Army

F Department of the Air Force

M United States Marine Corps

N Department of the Navy

Y Not applicable

THIRD DIGIT

0-9 Number of years in program

Y Not applicable

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18o OA Enter: "YY" in all cases. (Options

Analysis code)

18p TRANSFER TO Enter: Three character code as set

(UIC) forth in the current edition of

MCO P1080.20. For USMCR (K-4, K-8,

K-9, or B-5), use MCC of MARFORRES

active duty site commander.

19 SERVICE REQUIRED CODES (Codes contained in MCO 1080.2)

Sub-

Block(s)

Enter Code Reference/Description

1-2

COMPONET CODE 11 Regular USMC only

KA Reserve prior service non-

obligor serving in an SMCR

unit.

K4 Reserve (SMCR) non-prior

service (NPS) obligor

enlistee (six years duty in

SMCR plus two years in IRR.)

K5 Regular USMC enlisting into

the DEP.

K8 Reserve (SMCR) NPS obligor

enlistee (three yrs SMCR + five

yrs IRR).

K9 Reserve (SMCR) NPS obligor

enlistee four yrs SMCR + four

yrs IRR)

B5 Reserve (SMCR) NPS obligor

enlistee (five yrs SMCR + three

yrs IRR).

3-5 MCC OF THE RS

CREDITED WITH i.e. 932

ENLSITMENT

6-10 RUC OF SMCR UNIT Note: (SMCR enlistments only)

RECRUITED FOR

11-14 SOURCE OF ENTRY HAAA for reserves

CODE AAAA for regulars

15-17 PROJECTED EDUCATIONAL Educational code expected

CODE upon commencement of active

duty. (Pages C-8 to C-14)

18-20 TERM OF IADT Three digits: i.e 092 or 139

expressed in days.(Reserve only)

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21-23 MCC OF THE MEPS Three character Code i.e. M00

25-47 TEST SCORE DATA Completed by the MEPS

Liaison NCO from MIRS data

or from the MEPCOM 680-3 A-E.

The data, for information

purposes, will reflect the

following:

25-27 GT

29-31 EL

33-35 CL

37-39 MM

41-43 DLAB

45-47 EDPT

48-50 ARC/APT

51-53 EDT

55-59 Term of Enlistment: i.e. Enter as: TOE=3/4/5 (Specify for

Regulars Enlisting into the DEP Only)

60-80 (Reserved for future use)

81-110 (Reserved for future use)

111-140 (Reserved for future use)

BLOCK 19a DD 1966/1 ADP DEP/ACCESSION RECORD (COMPLETED BY MEPS

PERSONNEL ONLY)

20 NAME Enter: Same name as shown in item 2.

21 SOCIAL SECURITY Enter: Same data as shown in item 1.

NUMBER

SECTION III - OTHER PERSONAL DATA

22a EDUCATION Enter: Dates attended, name, and

location of all high schools and higher

level educational institutions

attended. Do not list elementary

schools unless elementary school was

the last school attended. If still

attending school, enter the word

"Present" in the "To" column.

NOTE: Applicants will have to provide documentation of the highest

educational level completed (see item 14).

C-24

23 MARITAL/DEPENDENCY Self-explanatory

STATUS AND FAMILY DATA Applicants initials.

24 PREVIOUS MILITARY Self-explanatory

SERVICE OR EMPLOYMENT Applicants initials.

WITH THE US GOVERNMENT

25 ABILITY TO PERFORM Self-explanatory

MILITARY DUTIES Applicants initials.

26 DRUG USE AND ABUSE Applicants DO NOT initial this item

.

Instead annotate "Refer to DASF"

SECTION IV - CERTIFICATION

27 NAME Enter: Same name as shown in item 2.

28 SOCIAL SECURITY Enter: Same data as shown in item 1.

NUMBER

29 CERTIFICATION THE APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE IN

OF APPLICANT BLOCK 29C MUST BE WITNESSED BY

THEIR RECRUITER. THE APPLICANT WILL

NOT SIGN THIS ITEM UNTIL THEY HAVE

COMPLETED ALL REQUIRED ITEMS AND ARE

IN THE PRESENCE OF THEIR RECRUITER.

30 DATA VERIFICATION This item will be completed by the

BY RECRUITER recruiter involved in completing the

Record of Military Processing, DD1966.

31 CERTIFICATION OF This item will be completed by the

WITNESS recruiter involved in completing the

Record of Military Processing, DD1966.

32 SPECIFIC OPTION/ Applicant will initial item 32c. Be

PROGRAM ENLISTED sure the applicant fully understands

FOR, MILITARY all entries in item 32a and has

SKILL, OR carefully read item 32b. The Statement

ASSIGNMENT TO of Understanding (SOU) for the applicant’s

A GEOGRAPHICAL program must match item 32a.

AREA GUARANTEES

33 CERTIFICATION OF This item will be completed by the MEPS

RECRUITER OR LNCO of Record.

ACCEPTOR

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SECTION V - RECERTIFICATION

34 RECERTIFICATION BY This item will reflect any changes or

APPLICANT AND corrections prior to entry on active

CORRECTION OF DATA duty. It also serves as a

AT THE TIME ACTIVE re-certification that all entries

DUTY ENTRY on the form are correct. The applicant

will sign item 34d.(1) in the presence

of a witness. The witness will sign

item 34.e(1).

35 NAME Enter: Same name as shown in item 2.

36 SOCIAL SECURITY Enter: Same data as shown in item 1.

NUMBER

SECTION VI - REMARKS

Use this item for continuation of other items. When used as a continuation,

specify item number continued, i.e. Block 22 con't: ______________________.

This Remarks Section is also used as directed by Recruiting Station (RS),

Marine Corps District (MCD), Region, or MCRC policy guidance.

SECTION VII-STATEMENT OF NAME FOR OFFICIAL MILITARY RECORDS

This section may not be used by aliens, to change their name. An

aliens' enlistment name and military record must match

Bureau of

Customs and Immigration Service (BCIS) records.

37 NAME CHANGE

37a Self-explanatory

37b Self-explanatory

37c Self-explanatory

37d(1) & (2) Self-explanatory

37e(1), (2) & (3) Self-explanatory

38 NAME Enter: Same name as shown in item 2.

39 SOCIAL SECURITY Enter: Same data as shown in item 1.

NUMBER

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SECTION VIII - PARENTAL/GUARDIAN CONSENT FOR ENLISTMENT

40 PARENT/GUARDIAN Complete only for all unmarried

STATEMENTS 17-year old applicants prior to MEPS

medical or enlistment processing. No

amendment or strikeouts of wording

("I/we, his/her, etc.") is required.

Both parents/guardians will sign the

appropriate block and have each

signature notarized or witnessed by

an officer, non-commissioned officer,

or government officials acting in their

official capacity. If parents are

separated or divorced, consent of the

parent or legal guardian having legal

custody of the applicant is acceptable,

provided a copy of the court order or

adoption papers awarding custody is

certified by recruiting personnel

.

NOTE: THE APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE IN BLOCK 39d(1) MUST BE WITNESSED BY THE

RECRUITER, RECRUITING OFFICIAL OR A NOTARY PUBLIC.

41 VERIFICATION OF SINGLE When both parents do not sign,

PARENT copies of court orders or decrees

which explain and substantiate the

status of the non-signing parent(s)

must accompany the application. In

cases in which one parent has

abandoned the family or is

absolutely unavailable for

signature, but no formal proof

exists, a statement will be made by

the remaining parent confirming

sole custody and assuming full

responsibility for the enlistment

in Section VI - REMARKS of the

DD1966/4. When one parent is

deceased, consent of the surviving

parent is acceptable, providing a

death certificate attesting to the

fact that the other parent is

deceased, is provided.

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APPENDIX D

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF

ENLISTMENT/REENLISTMENT DOCUMENT -

ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES

(DD FORM 4, JANUARY 2001 EDITION)

1. Scope of Instructions

a. The DD Form 4 is the basic document establishing a legal

contract between the United States Government and the enlisted member

of the Armed Forces. This document is used for all original

enlistment and reenlistments (immediate, continuous, or broken) in the

Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve. The instructions contained

herein apply to the preparation and distribution of the DD Form 4 for

original enlistments in the Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve, and

reenlistments (broken and continuous) in the Marine Corps.

b. Each Marine Corps recruiting station and/or Military Entrance

Processing Station is responsible for original enlistments and

reenlistments as a result of continuous or broken service into the

Regular Marine Corps, and original enlistments into the Reserve

component.

c. Reserve units are responsible for reenlistments as a result of

continuous or broken service into the Reserve Component. For these

purposes, Marine Corps Reserve units are guided by MCO P1040R.35

series (Marine Corps Reserve Career Planning Guide).

2. General Instructions

a. Use either a natural or all-capitalization format in preparing

the form (examples shown below use the all-capitalization format). Do

not mix formats during preparation. Type the document using a ribbon

which will produce black impressions capable of rendering each page of

the document suitable for reproduction by photographic or other

duplicating process. Ensure all copies are legible. All signatures

and initials are required on the original only

(removal of the carbons

is required prior to signature and required initials). Use black ink

for signatures and initials. Take special care to ensure that

required items are correctly completed without strike-overs. The

applicant concerned and the enlisting officer will initial any

erasures or corrections on all copies of the document. Erasures or

corrections to item 5 - "DATE OF ENLISTMENT/REENLISTMENT," item 8 -

(service period of enlistment and pay grade), or any item(s) in

Sections D - "CERTIFICATION AND ACCEPTANCE" and E - "CONFIRMATION OF

ENLISTMENT OR REENLISTMENT," are prohibited. Errors in these items

will necessitate a complete re-type of the document.

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b. Correct errors, discovered after the enlistment or

reenlistment has been effected and the enlistee/reenlistee has

departed the MEPS or effecting activity, per the instructions

contained in paragraph 5000.7b of MCO P1070.12 (IRAM). See also

paragraph 4304, and table 4-3 on page 4-71 of this manual.

c. Prior to signing the completed form, the service

representative who accepts an applicant for enlistment or reenlistment

will verify typed entries for correctness and explain all applicable

parts of the document to the applicant.

d. Enter all dates on the DD Form 4 in year, month and day

format. For example: 7 July 2003 will be entered as 20030707.

3. Detailed Instructions

a. SECTION A - ENLISTEE/REENLISTEE IDENTIFICATION DATA

(1) Item 1 - NAME

. Enter full last name (including compound

name, if applicable), first name, middle name(s), and any suffixes,

such as Jr., Sr., III, etc. If the enlistee was given an initial or

initials rather than a first and/or middle name, enter such initial or

initials. If there is no middle name or initial, make no entry for

the middle name. Do not use punctuation of any sort, including

apostrophes, periods, or hyphens. Spaces will not be inserted between

sections of compound names, nor used as a substitute for apostrophes

or hyphens. For example:

STYKA MICHAEL JOHN

HART A J

CLICK R LARRY

BAILEY JOHN M

NOTE 1

: Applicants who use apostrophes, hyphens, or spaces between

letters in their names will not have these grammatical provisions

reflected as a part of their official name on military records.

NOTE 2

: If, through court action, an applicant has changed their name

from that shown on the birth certificate, record the birth name in

item 8b "Remarks." If the preferred enlistment name (item 1) is not

the same as that on the birth certificate and has not been changed by

the legal procedures prescribed by the state law, ensure that item 39

of the DD Form 1966 is completed. In either case, whatever name an

applicant chooses, that name must match the applicant's name as shown

on their social security card (the card, however, may reflect either a

middle initial or a full middle name).

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NOTE 3: Except in the case of court action (e.g., marriage), once an

applicant has enlisted into the DEP or the SMCR awaiting IADT, they

will not be permitted to change their name prior to completion of

recruit training. This name will be used on all enlistment documents

as it appears in item 1 of the DD Form 4.

(2) Item 2 - SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

. Enter the applicant's

SSN. Separate divisions with a hyphen. For example: 111-22-3333.

NOTE 1: Applicants without a valid SSN are ineligible for enlistment

in the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve.

NOTE 2

: The enlistee's SSN will be entered throughout the form as it

appears in items 1 and 2.

(3) Item 3 - HOME OF RECORD

. Enter the street, city, state

and zip code claimed by the individual as their legal residence/home

of record. For example: 11101 Williamsburg Court

Fredericksburg VA 22407

(4) Item 4 - PLACE OF ENLISTMENT/REENLISTMENT

. "X" out the

word "ENLISTMENT" or "REENLISTMENT", as appropriate. Enter the

organization, city, and state of the enlisting/reenlisting activity.

Abbreviations may be used. For example: MEPS BUFFALO NY

(5) Item 5 - DATE OF ENLISTMENT/REENLISTMENT

. "X" out the

word "ENLISTMENT" or "REENLISTMENT", as appropriate. Enter the

effective date (the commencement date of the contract) in YYYYMMDD

format.

(6) Item 6 - DATE OF BIRTH

. Enter in YYYYMMDD format.

(

7) Item 7 - PREV MIL SVC UPON ENL/REENLIST. Enter, in the

spaces provided, total active military service and total inactive

military service (to include time in the DEP) completed at the time of

the enlistment/reenlistment. Enter year, month and day totals in two

positions each. Precede singular digits with a "0." If the applicant

has no prior military service, enter "00" for year, month and day.

Complete all blocks. If claimed, credit for previous military service

must be substantiated by the enlistee. "X" out the abbreviation "ENL"

or "REENLIST," as appropriate.

b. SECTION B - AGREEMENTS

(1) Item 8

. Immediately following the words "I am," "X" out

the word "enlisting" or "reenlisting," as appropriate. In the space

provided, enter:

(a) "MARINE CORPS" (for Immediate Enlistment (No DEP), or

Reenlistments in the Regular Marine Corps (DEP is not authorized), or

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(b) "MARINE CORPS RESERVE," for all Regular Enlistments

into the Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP), and all Reserve Enlistments

into the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR).

(c) Enter the Arabic number of years of:

1

"8" years - all non-prior service Regular

enlistments in the Marine Corps Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP), and

all non-prior service Reserve enlistments into the Selected Marine

Corps Reserve (SMCR), or

2

"3", "4" or "5" - all immediate enlistments (no

DEP) into the regular Marine Corps or reenlistments into the Marine

Corps (DEP not authorized).

Note

: Weeks are not used for enlistments or reenlistments in the

USMC/USMCR, enter "

00" in this space.

(d) Enter the pay grade in which enlisting/ reenlisting

in the space provided as follows:

1

"E-1" for Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve, or

2

"E-2" for those appointed to PFC in accordance

with Table 4-2, APPOINTMENT TO A GRADE OTHER THAN PRIVATE UPON

ENLISTMENT, or

3

"E-3, E-4, E-5" etc., as directed by MCRC/MMEA in

the case of reenlistments/augmentations.

(e) In the lined space ending with the words; "Section C

and Annex(es)", enter the following:

1

Annex "A". For the Marine Corps Drug SOU, for all

Marine Corps non prior service enlistments, and Prior Service

Enlistment Program (PSEP) reenlistments/augmentations, and

2

Annex "B". For reg ular enlistment Program

Enlisted For (PEF) Statement of Understanding (SOU), Reserve SOU, i.e.

ROEP or IIADT, or PSEP SOU.

(2) Item 8a

. FOR ENLISTMENT INTO THE DELAYED ENTRY/ENLISTMENT

PROGRAM (DEP): Enter the date the individual will commence active

duty as, YYYYMMDD. Enter "Marine Corps" in the space provided for the

branch of service. Enter the actual number of years, i.e. "

3, 4 or

5

", for which the individual is enlisting in the Regular component

when discharged from the DEP.

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NOTE 1: Weeks are not used. Leave this space blank.

(3) Item 8b

. REMARKS: Always enter "NONE."

(4) Item 8c

. All enlistees/reenlistees will initial in the

space provided. Initials will appear on the original document only.

Immediately following the words "Initials of," "X" out the word

"Enlistee" or "Reenlistee", as appropriate.

c. SECTION C - PARTIAL STATEMENT OF EXISTING UNITED STATES LAWS

(1) All

enlistees/reenlistees will read items 9, 10, 11.

(2) All male enlistees/reenlistees will read item 12.

(3) Make no annotations in this section.

d. SECTION D - CERTIFICATION AND ACCEPTANCE

(1) Item 13a

. If not otherwise recorded in the attached

annexes, record any promises made as inducements to enlist/ reenlist.

If there were none, the applicant will "X" the "NONE" block and

initial in the space provided. "X" out the word "enlistee" or

"reenlistee", as appropriate.

(2) Items 13b and 13c - SIGNATURE OF ENLISTEE/REENLISTEE and

DATE SIGNED. Immediately following the words "SIGNATURE OF," "x" out

the word "ENLISTEE" or "REENLISTEE," as appropriate. The applicant

will sign full name. Enter the date in year, month and day format on

the original document only. The date in items 13c and 14f must agree.

(3) Service Representative Certification

(a) Item 14a

. In the space provided, enter "MARINE CORPS"

or "MARINE CORPS RESERVE," as appropriate.

(b) Items 14b - 14g

. In the appropriate blocks, enter the

name in last name, first name and middle initial sequence, pay grade

(for example: E-8), unit/command name, date signed and unit/command

address of the service representative accepting the applicant for

enlistment/reenlistment. The date in items 13c and 14f must agree.

(c) Item 14e - SIGNATURE

. Prior to signing, the service

representative (identified in item 14b) will verify correctness of

entries and explain all applicable paragraphs of the document to the

applicant. The representative will sign in first name, middle initial

and last name sequence (initials and last name are acceptable) on the

original document only.

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e. SECTION E - CONFIRMATION OF ENLISTMENT OR REENLISTMENT

(1) Item 15

. Immediately following the letter "I," in the

space provided, type the enlistee's full first, middle and last name,

and any suffix. Do not use punctuation of any sort, including periods

or dashes. For enlistees electing to affirm their oath of enlistment,

strike out the words "swear or" in the body of the oath and the words

"So help me God" at the end of the oath. The official who reads, and

the enlistee who repeats, the oath will omit the stricken words.

(2) Item 16

. No entry required. Leave Blank.

(3) Item 17

. No entry required. Leave Blank.

(4) Items 18a and 18b - SIGNATURE OF ENLISTEE/REENLISTEE and

DATE SIGNED. "X" out the word "ENLISTEE" or "REENLISTEE," as

appropriate. The applicant will sign full name. Enter the date in

year, month and day format on the original document only

. The date in

items 18b and 19f must agree.

(5) Item 19a

. Words stricken from the applicant's oath (item

15) should also be stricken from the officer's certification in this

block.

(6) Items 19b - 19g

. In the appropriate blocks, enter the

name of the officer who administered the oath (in last name, first

name and middle initial sequence), pay grade (for example: 0-5),

unit/command name, date signed (in year, month and day format), and

unit/command address. This officer will sign in first name, middle

initial, and last name sequence (initials and last name are

acceptable) on the original document only

. The date in items 18b and

19f must agree.

NOTE 1

: No further entries are required for those enlisting in the

Marine Corps Reserve.

f. At the top of page 4/3 of the form, enter the enlistee's last,

first and middle name (or initial). If, through court action (e.g.,

marriage), this name differs from the name given on the date the

individual enlisted into the DEP (or SMCR awaiting IADT), ensure that

this new name is corrected throughout all enlistment documents and

that appropriate remarks are made (see also item 1, note 2).

g. SECTION F - DISCHARGE FROM DELAYED ENTRY/ENLISTMENT PROGRAM

(1) Item 20a

. In the space provided for the branch of

service, enter "MARINE CORPS." Enter the appropriate Arabic number in

the space provided for the number of years, i.e. "3, 4 or 5". See

note 2, below, for instructions regarding that portion pertaining to

enlistment options.

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NOTE 1: Weeks are not used in USMC enlistments. Leave space blank.

NOTE 2

: If enlistment options or programs have changed since original

enlistment into the DEP, enter in the first space for "Annex(es)," the

new annex(es) labeled in proceeding succession, i.e. “C”, or “D” etc,

as applicable for regular enlistments. In the second space for

"Annex," enter the original annex "B", which was replaced/superceded

by the new annex. Although the old annex(es) are superseded, they

will be marked 'VOID" not be detached from this form. New annex(es),

if applicable, will be added. If there are no change(s) to enlistment

options, enter "N/A" in both spaces

.

(2) Items 20b and 20c - SIGNATURE OF DELAYED ENTRY/ENLISTMENT

PROGRAM ENLISTEE and DATE SIGNED. At the time of enlistment into the

Regular component, the delayed enlistee will sign full name. Enter

the date in YYYYMMDD format on the original document only

.

h. SECTION G - APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE BY SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

(1) Item 21a

. In the space provided for branch of service,

enter "MARINE CORPS." Enter the appropriate pay grade in the space

provided (for example: E-1, E-2.)

(2) Items 21b - 21g

. In the appropriate blocks, enter the

name in last name, first name and middle initial sequence, pay grade

(for example: E-8), unit/command name, date signed, and unit/command

address of the service representative accepting the enlistee's

application.

(3) Item 21e - SIGNATURE

. Prior to signing, the service

representative (identified in item 21b) will verify correctness of

entries and explain all applicable paragraphs of the document to the

applicant. The representative will sign in first name, middle

initial, and last name sequence (initials and last name are

acceptable) on the original document only.

NOTE 1

: If individual whose name is typed in Item 21b does not sign

personally (i.e. 2 MEPS LNCOs), individual authorized to sign will add

the word "for" in front of typed name in Item 21b, and show their rank

following the signature.

i. SECTION H - CONFIRMATION OF ENLISTMENT OR REENLISTMENT

(1) Item 22a

. Immediately following the letter "I," in the

space provided, type the enlistee's full first, middle and last name,

and any suffix. Do not use punctuation of any sort, including periods

or dashes. For enlistees who elect to affirm their oath rather than

swear to it, strike out the words "swear or" in the body of the oath

and the words "So help me God" at the end of the oath. The official

who reads, and the enlistee who repeats, the oath will omit the

stricken words.

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(2) Items 22b and 22c - SIGNATURE OF ENLISTEE/REENLISTEE and

DATE SIGNED. "X" out the word "REENLISTEE." The enlistee will sign

full name. Enter the date in year, month and day format on the

original document only

. The date in items 22c and 23f must agree.

(3) Item 23a

. Words stricken from the oath (item 22a) should

also be stricken from the officer certification in this block.

(4) Items 23b - 23g

. In the appropriate blocks, enter the

name of the officer who administered the oath (in last name, first

name and middle initial sequence), pay grade (for example: 0-5),

unit/command name, date signed (in year, month and day format) and

unit/command address. This officer will sign in first name, middle

initial and last name sequence (initials and last name are acceptable)

on the original document only. The date in items 23f and 22c must

agree.

4. Disposition Instructions

. The original DD Form 4 and all required

copies, with all annex(es) thereof, will be distributed as specified

in table 4-3 of this manual.

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APPENDIX E

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF

RECORD OF EMERGENCY DATA

(DD FORM 93, AUGUST 1998 EDITION)

The Record of Emergency Data (RED) is used by all services for

casualty notification and for certain beneficiary designations. The

RED is an extremely important form, and accuracy in preparation is

paramount.

1. For the Marine Corps, the DD Form 93 will be used for all

accessions (enlistments and reenlistments, Reserve and Regular) that

process through MEPS.

2. MEPS personnel will prepare the form in accordance with the

instructions on the form and the following:

a. Item 3b - REPORTING UNIT CODE DUTY STATION

. Enter "MCC 016"

for enlistees accessing to Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island,

South Carolina, and "MCC 017" for enlistees accessing to Marine Corps

Recruit Depot, San Diego, California. For enlistees/reenlistees

otherwise assigned, see the current edition of MCO P1080.20 for other

command MCCs. Transfer to code, is also annotated on DD Form 1966/1,

Block 18.p.

b. Item 12a - SGLI

. Do not complete.

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APPENDIX F

MOBILIZATION

1. Purpose

. This appendix establishes general concepts, assumptions

and responsibilities, as well as a general plan of execution to manage

the flow of both volunteers and inductees into the Marine Corps upon

mobilization (activation of the draft), in coordination with the

activities of the Selective Service System (SSS).

2. Concept

. The concept is to manage the flow of volunteers to allow

for a maximum enlistment of inductees. Mobilization establishes a

priority to inductees over volunteers. Volunteers are defined as

members of the Delayed Entry Program and untrained members of the

Reserve Component.

a. Mobilization (M+1 to M+76), the services will accelerate the

processing of members of the Delayed Entry Program and untrained

members of the Reserve Component awaiting initial active duty for

training. Each service will provide personnel to augment the MEPS

staff by M+72. Augmenting the MEPS staff will be fair-shared based on

percentage of inductees for the services. M+86 the MEPS will begin to

qualify SSS registrants for induction. MEPS will begin 18 hours per

day/six (6) days per week operations. M+193 MEPS will begin shipping

inductees to the reception/training sites. By M+210 process and

access 100,000 inductees/enlistees for service. During mobilization

MEPCOM is not required to perform Student Testing, and MEPS Special

Tests. Also Drug/Alcohol/HIV Testing may be

suspended at the option

of the Secretary of Defense. Processing volunteers, will continue

during mobilization but at a lower priority and slower processing

schedule. The priority will be inductees.

b. The MCRC will determine and provide requirements at least 16

days in advance so that MEPCOM can modify requirements in time to

preclude processing overflows or shortfalls. The DEP contribution

will vary depending on the size of the DEP at the time of mobilization

and according to the percentage of the pool not in school.

3. Assumptions

. The following assumptions will be used in developing

plans for processing volunteers and inductees at mobilization.

a. That the Congress will pass legislation re-instituting the

draft, effective M-Day.

(1) Authority will not be granted for the induction of women.

(2) MEPS will not classify/examine registrants prior to M-Day.

(3) Personnel "stop loss" actions will be in effect on

M-Day (no resignations, no EAS separations, no retirements, etc.).

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b. That the SSS will be able to provide the first inductee for

processing by M+86, and will, thereafter, continue to provide

sufficient inductees to keep the MEPS filled to capacity. Maximum

load for USMEPCOM is 18,000 registrant/applicants per day. Individual

MEPS capacities will be determined after M-Day.

(1) Marine Corps recruiting service personnel will augment SSS

area offices on M+72 Day.

(2) DoD will continue to support a joint MEPCOM-SSS Computer

Center.

c. That the MEPS will provide a sufficient flow of accessions to

keep training bases filled to wartime capacity.

(1) The MEPS will operate 7 days a week. Volunteers and

inductees will be processed 6 days a week.

(2) The MEPS will process inductees, volunteers from civilian

status, untrained Reserves, and DEP personnel. All pre-trained Marine

Corps personnel (e.g., IRR Standby Reserve and retired personnel) will

be processed under the direction of the CMC (M&RA), as appropriate.

d. That the SSS will be activated during FULL mobilization.

e. That SSS registrants will not be permitted to enlist in the

Marine Corps after receipt of their induction orders. However, their

enlistments will be permitted if they volunteer prior to receipt of

their induction orders.

f. That the Assistant Secretary of Defense (MI&L) will reserve

the option to centrally control the distribution of personnel assigned

each service if one or more of the services do not receive an adequate

number of personnel at the quality levels required.

g. That inductee ceilings on AFQT categories (I, II, III and IV)

will be established by DoD; these ceilings may differ from voluntary

enlistments. Minimum AFQT for induction is 16.

4. Execution

. The Marine Corps will continue to seek those

individuals who desire to voluntarily enlist or accept a commission

into the Marine Corps during early stages of mobilization (through

M+85), and thereafter, if deemed appropriate.

a. General

(1) Pre-mobilization

. Personnel procurement will be governed

by current, policies and directives through normal channels.

(2) Selective Mobilization

. Same as paragraph 4a(1) above.

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(3) Partial Mobilization. Normal recruiting procedures will

be followed for approximately the first 90 days after partial

mobilization. During that period, the Marine Corps will provide 405

of its retirees, who have been pre-assigned, to the Joint Augmentation

Units (JAU) and to the MEPS to assist with the increased volume of

accessions anticipated. Beyond the initial phase, recruiting actions

will be dependent upon whether or not the SSS is activated. If the

SSS is activated, Marine Corps will provide a total of 204 recruiters

to administer the SSS for the first 45 days of its functioning.

(4) Full Mobilization

. During FULL mobilization, process

inductees in accordance with the current edition of MCO P1100.75. As

in a PARTIAL mobilization, the Marine Corps will help man the SSS and

the MEPS.

b. Volunteer Enlistments

(1) Enlistments and reenlistments in the Marine Corps and

Marine Corps Reserve will continue as set forth in current directives.

(2) Activities reenlisting prior service Marines will report

such accessions in accordance with the instructions contained in the

current edition of MCO P1080.35 (MCTFSPRIM).

(3) Mental and physical standards for entrance into the Marine

Corps will include:

(a) Mental qualifications as prescribed in this manual and in

the MCBul 1100 series.

(b) Physical requirements as prescribed in the USMEPCOM

Regulations.

c. Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) Enlistments. During

periods of "partial mobilization," voluntary enlistments in the SMCR

will continue only for those units not mobilized. Initial skill

training for SMCR volunteers will necessitate that units be allowed to

enlist personnel above the level of their wartime authorized

strengths.

d. Delayed Entry Program (DEP). For the first 72 days after M-

Day, the Marine Corps will recruit volunteers for enlistment. The DEP

will be limited to the current month plus two months beyond. At no

time may enlistments be delayed beyond the stated 90-day input

requirement.

e. Female Volunteers

. Women will be allowed to volunteer and

will be called from the DEP provided that their accession processing

and training does not delay that of men who are needed for essential

combat skills.

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f. Accession of Personnel Without a Social Security Number (SSN).

No person will be processed for the Marine Corps without a Social

Security Number. MEPCOM and MCRISS provisions prevent the processing

of individuals who do not have an SSN.

g. Recruiting Force Size

. Within the first 90 days, the size of

the recruiting force will be adjusted as necessary to meet recruiting

needs consistent with applicable DoD directives.

(1) Recruiting Command personnel identified as excess may be

subject to reassignment on M-Day as directed by the CMC (MM).

Identification of these personnel will be accomplished by the GC, MCRC

prior to M-Day.

(2) Remaining recruiting command personnel will be assigned

throughout the Marine Corps districts to provide maximum exposure to

the known, most lucrative markets.

(3) Remaining Recruiting Command personnel will not be issued

permanent change of station orders (PSCO) except in extreme

circumstances.

(4) Certain Marine Corps recruiting command facilities will be

turned over to the SSS on M-Day in accordance with DoD memoranda.

5. Responsibility

. The CG, MCRC will allocate 204 recruiting

personnel as follows:

a. Commanding General, Eastern Recruiting Region

. Coordinate and

supervise the pre-assignment of 49% of MCRC allotted recruiting

personnel to the SSS on M-Day to perform duties as directed for a

period of about 120 days.

b. Commanding General, Western Recruiting Region

. Coordinate and

supervise the pre-assignment of 51% of MCRC allotted recruiting

personnel to the SSS on M-Day to perform duties as directed for a

period of about 120 days.

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APPENDIX G

MPPM FROST CALLS

1. Marine Corps Recruiting Command issued Frost Calls that pertain to this

manual will be filed under this appendix in order of their sequence numbers

as “reference material matter only”. Frost Calls not pertaining to this

manual, MCO P1100.72 Military Personnel Procurement Manual (Short Title MPPM)

will not be filed in this section.

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MPPM ENLPROC

INDEX

A

Abbreviations and Acronyms............................. ..........A-1

Addresses

Board of Correction of Naval Records.............................3-130

Bureau of Vital Statistics.......................................3-23

Foreign High School/College Evaluation...........................3-50

Marine Corps Reserve Support Command (MCRSC).....................3-128

National Personnel Records Center................................3-128

Navy Discharge Review Board......................................3-130

Overseas Births..................................................3-12

Reserve Personnel Support Centers................................3-128

Adjudication, Adverse Juvenile....................................3-95

Adoption..........................................................3-33

Adult High School Diploma.........................................3-48, & C-10

Advance Travel....................................................4-57

Advance Pay.......................................................4-56

Age

Criteria.........................................................3-9

Requirements.....................................................3-15

Verification.....................................................3-11

Waivers..........................................................3-13

AIDS/HIV..........................................................3-87

Accredited Institutions of Post-Secondary.........................3-48

Education (AIPE)

Alcohol Abuse.....................................................3-57, 3-58 & 3-165

Aliens............................................................3-25, 3-140

Alternative to Judicial Proceedings...............................1-6, 3-100 & 3-145

Alternative/Continuation High School..............................3-49, C-13

Application for Enlistment (DD Form 1966).........................C-1

Approval Authority; Waiver........................................3-159

Age..............................................................3-15

Citizenship......................................................3-30

Dependents.......................................................3-37

Hostile Country..................................................3-30

Moral............................................................3-113

Physical.........................................................3-88

Armed Services Vocational Testing Program

(MCO 1130.52D)..................................................3-77

Asthma............................................................3-84

ASVAB.............................................................3-69 & 4-11

Institutional Testing............................................3-77

Minimum Mental Qualifications....................................3-75

Preparation......................................................3-69

Production Testing...............................................4-11

Promotional Activities...........................................4-11

Release of Test Information......................................4-12

Test/Retest Policy...............................................3-70

Authentication Of Enlistment Documents/Forms......................4-9

Automated Recruit Management System (ARMS),Marine Corps

Recruiting Information Support System (MCRISS)..................2-9

B

Baccalaureate Degree, Applicants with a............................3-50

Background Investigations..........................................3-102, 4-25

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Bands of the Marine Corps..........................................2-17

Benefits...........................................................4-44

Births

Overseas..........................................................3-12

Verification......................................................3-16

Board for Correction of Naval Records..............................3-130

Bonus Program; Enlistment (MCO 1130.53)............................2-13

Braces/Orthodontic Appliances......................................3-81 & 3-85

Bribes.............................................................1-7

Briefings

Final Pre-enlistment .............................................4-22

Reserve...........................................................4-34

Broken/Continuous Reenlistment (MCO 1130.80)......................4-31

Buddy Program......................................................2-11

BUMED..............................................................3-88, 3-122 & 3-142

Bureau of Vital Statistics.........................................3-17

C

California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE)....................3-49

Canadian Born American Indian......................................3-25

Cannabis/Marijuana.................................................3-61,3-63,3-143,

3-144,3-159 & 3-163

Career Recruiter Program (MCO 1100.76B)............................2-21

Casual Abuser, Drugs...............................................3-59

Casualty Notification..............................................1-12

Categories Ineligible for Enlistment/Reenlistment..................3-143