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Reenlistment in your PMOS

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MMEA-1 | Stay Marine | Reenlist | Lateral Move | Overseas Assignments | SDA | Direct Affiliation Program | Enlisted to Officer | Marine Education




 

Reenlistment OpporTUNITIES

 

Your dedication to serving our nation is commendable, and it’s just the beginning of an incredible path. As you continue your service, you’ll find that you have some significant choices to make, one of which is reenlisting into your PMOS. Reenlisting not only allows you to deepen your commitment to the Marine Corps and your community but also opens doors to a world of possibilities. It can lead to advanced MOS training, career growth, and the chance to take on more leadership roles through promotion. Moreover, it continues your access to a host of valuable benefits, from healthcare and housing to education and retirement plans. Your decision to stay in and Stay Marine is a testament to your dedication and offers a promising future filled with opportunities to excel and make a lasting impact on the Marine Corps and our nation. Keep pushing forward, and we’re proud to have you on our team!

 
reenlistment process
 

#1 Contact Your Career Counselor

This is your first step to completing the necessary documents to stay in. If you do not know who your Career Counselor is, click here to access an up-to-date directory of unit Career Counselors. Once you know who your Career Counselor is, set up an appointment with them to go over some options of staying in the Marine Corps.

#2 Complete a Package

All requests begin with a NAVMC 11537 (RELM). This document is the lifeblood of any request: Reenlistment, Extensions, Lateral Moves, SDA, Special Officer Program, etc. Your Career Counselor will guide you through the completion and any additional documents needed. This usually includes medical, dental, legal (S-1), security manager (S-2), S-3, and SACO. Comments from the chain of command up to the OIC and any other documentation the Marine may need such as SDA checklists, financial checklist, etc. will need to be filled out.

#3 Return to Career Counselor

Once a Marine has completed all the required paperwork, it is turned in to the Career Counselor for endorsement from the Commanding Officer. Everything is then submitted electronically to HQMC (MMEA) for processing. At any point, if a Marine feels the need to discuss their assignment options with the PMOS Monitor, they are encouraged to reach out via TEAMs, email, or phone to go over career and future options.

#4 Action Request Upon Decision from HQMC

Finally, all the hard work and waiting has paid off, and your request has been returned to the Career Counselor. This is the time to decide on if you are going to Stay Marine! If, for whatever reason, you are just not at that point of executing the request, there is an option to decline the approval. There are no negative repercussions from declining your request, and you can always resubmit another request up to HQMC. With that, if there are specific DSI’s or assignments offered in the approval, those same options and locations may not be available with future resubmissions. Marines are highly encouraged to discuss these topics with their Career Counselor and the PMOS Monitor.

FY27 SRBP Bonus Calculator

United States Marine Corps • Fiscal Year 2027 Selective Retention Bonus Program

Initial entry date into military service
Primary Military Occupational Specialty
Expiration of Current Contract
Must be on/after 22 January 2026
Min: 36 months for prorated, 48+ for full bonus, 60+ for kickers
Enter MOS you're lateral moving to
Monitored Command Code for kicker eligibility
Expected tax status when bonus is paid
Additional Marine Corps Occupational Specialties for kicker eligibility
 
reenlistment timeline
 

First Term Marines (FTAP)

Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26)

  • FY26 FTAP Commandant's Retention Program (CRP)/Targeted Lateral Move:

    Opened for submission 1 January, 2025
     

    • CRP Marines are able to submit reenlistment packages through their Career Counselor to HQMC for determination. The list of Marines is located here. Targeted Lateral Moves also open for submission; please check our LatMove MOS Matcher  to view possible options.


  • FY26 FTAP with PCSO & SDA Orders:

    Opened for submission 1 January, 2025


  • FY26 Standard FTAP/Lateral Move:

    Begins 1 April, 2025
     


  • FY26 FTAP Commanding General's Retention Program (CGRP):

    Applies to FTAP only. CGRP is available when a PMOS has reached its authorized boatspace cap (100% executed). For more information, please speak with your Career Counselor.

  • Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27)

  • FY27 Retention Cohort: Marines with an End of Current Contract (ECC) between 1 October 2026 and 30 September 2027.

    Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) Note: The SRB is not awarded retroactively for Marines who reenlist before the FY27 SRB MARADMIN is published. Marines prioritizing duty station or securing a boatspace may submit at the earliest opportunity; Marines prioritizing financial incentives may choose to submit after SRB publication.

  • FY27 FTAP Commandant's Retention Program (CRP)/Targeted Lateral Move:

    CRP Submission Window: 1 January 2026 – 31 March 2026
     

    • CRP Marines are able to submit reenlistment packages through their Career Counselor to HQMC for determination. The list of Marines is located here.

    • Targeted Lateral Moves open for submission beginning 1 January 2026. Please check our LatMove MOS Matcher to view possible options. (Targeted LATMOV MOS opportunities may close once boatspace caps are reached.)


  • FY27 FTAP with PCSO & SDA Orders:

    Opened for submission 1 January, 2026
     

    • SDA Volunteers: All FTAP Marines volunteering for SDA may submit for reenlistment starting 1 January 2026.

    • Orders / Deployment Obligation: Marines obligating service for orders with a detach date prior to 31 December 2026 or stabilized for deployment may submit for reenlistment starting 1 January 2026.


  • FY27 Standard FTAP/Lateral Move:

    Submission Window: 1 April 2026 – 31 August 2026
     


  • FY27 Additional Options (CGRP & DAP):

    • Commanding General's Retention Program (CGRP): CGRP will open on a PMOS-specific basis as boatspace caps are reached. Career Counselors will be informed via TFRS as to which PMOSs are open and subsequently closed to CGRP.

    • Direct Affiliation Program (DAP): DAP is open year-round. Enlisted Marines may submit a DAP application NET 365 days prior to EAS and NLT 30 calendar days from EAS. Marines interested in DAP should contact their Career Counselors for benefits, incentives, lateral move opportunities, and submission assistance.

Careerist (STAP)

It is highly encouraged to research and request Transfer of Education Benefits during STAP reenlistment.
 

Marines in the grades of E-8 and E-9 with at least 15 years of active service or 2-years’ time in grade, and an End of Current Contract (ECC) date before September 30, 2026, are eligible to apply for the Enlisted Career Designation Program. Click here for more information about ECDP.

Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26)

  • FY26 STAP with PCSO & SDA Orders:

    Opened for submission 1 January, 2025
     

    • Early submission for orders or SDA volunteer.


  • FY26 Standard STAP/Lateral Move/SEAP:

    Begins 1 June, 2025


  • FY26 ECDP:

    Begins 1 June, 2025

Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27)

FY27 Retention Cohort: Marines with an End of Current Contract (ECC) between 1 October 2026 and 30 September 2027.

Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) Note: The SRB is not awarded retroactively for Marines who reenlist before the FY27 SRB MARADMIN is published.

  • FY27 STAP with PCSO & SDA Orders:

    Opened for submission 1 January, 2026
     

    • SDA Volunteers: All STAP Marines volunteering for SDA may submit for reenlistment starting 1 January 2026.

    • Orders / Deployment Obligation: Marines obligating service for orders with a detach date prior to 31 December 2026 or stabilized for deployment may submit for reenlistment starting 1 January 2026.


  • FY27 SEAP (Senior Enlisted Alignment Plan):

    Begins 1 April, 2026


  • FY27 Standard STAP/Lateral Move:

    Submission Window: 1 June 2026 – 31 October 2026


  • ECDP:

    At this time ECDP is currently not available for FY27 Marines. Updates will be provided if the Pilot Program becomes available to FY27.


  • FY27 Additional Options (CGRP & DAP):

    • Commanding General's Retention Program (CGRP): CGRP is designed to give Commanding Generals a venue to reenlist deserving FTAP and STAP Marines beyond established boatspace caps. CGRP will open on a PMOS-specific basis as boatspace caps are reached. Career Counselors will be informed via TFRS as to which PMOSs are open and subsequently closed to CGRP.

    • Direct Affiliation Program (DAP): DAP is open year-round. Enlisted Marines may submit a DAP application NET 365 days prior to EAS and NLT 30 calendar days from EAS. Marines interested in DAP should contact their Career Councelors for benefits, incentives, lateral move opportunities, and submission assistance.

 
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REENLIST INTO YOUR PMOS

Love what you do? Learn how you can stay in your MOS and progress even further.

02

LATERAL MOVE

Learn how you can request and transition from one MOS to another.

03

OVERSEAS ASSIGNMENTS

Learn how you can serve while living abroad.

04

SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENTS

Learn how a tour on an SDA can help you achieve your career goals.

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DIRECT AFFILIATION PROGRAM

Discover the benefits of the Marine Corps Reserves through the DAP.

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ENLISTED TO OFFICER

Explore options to become a Marine Corps Officer.

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MARINE EDUCATION

Get all the details surrounding completing your education while on active duty.