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Separation and Retirements Branch (MMSR)

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OUR MISSION:

The mission of the Separation and Retirement Branch is to execute manpower policies, directives, and laws governing the separation and retirement of Marines in both the Regular and Reserve components of the Marine Corps.

Retirement Planning Timeline

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Complete Appendix J (Retirement Preapplication Checklist) to begin your retirement process

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Earliest Phase
36–24 Months
Begin initial retirement planning and financial assessment.
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Long-Range Planning
24–18 Months
Solidify retirement goals and begin detailed planning.
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Plan & Preparation
18–12 Months
Finalize major decisions and prepare documentation.
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Finalization
12–6 Months
Complete paperwork and confirm all arrangements.
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Execution Phase
6–1 Month
Submit final paperwork and prepare for transition.
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Final Phase
Month of Retirement
Complete final steps and transition to retirement.
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Post-Retirement
0-12 Months
Lock in benefits, verify pay, finalize VA/healthcare, set routine.
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MMSR Contact Directory

Manpower Management Support Branch Contact Information

MMSR-2 Enlisted Matters

Enlisted Personnel Services

Phone Numbers
(703) 784-9322 (703) 784-9323
Email Contact

MMSR-2 Officer Matters

Officer Personnel Services

Phone Numbers
(703) 784-9324 (703) 784-9325 (703) 784-9326
Email Contact

MMSR-4 Disability & Limited Duty

Disability and Limited Duty Matters

Phone Numbers
(703) 784-9308 (703) 784-9309 (703) 784-9321
Email Contact

Non-TDRL Matters

 

TDRL Matters

MMSR-5 Reservist Matters

Reserve Personnel Services

Phone Numbers
(703) 784-9306 (703) 784-9307
General Correspondence / Retirement Inquiries
 
Statements of Service (SOS) / Career Retirement Credit Report (CRCR)
 
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MMSR-6 Retired Services

Retired Services and Pay

Phone Numbers
(703) 784-9310 (703) 784-9311 (703) 784-9312 (703) 784-9318
Email Contact

Manpower Management Division

Separation & Retirement (MMSR)

PHYSICAL Address

3280 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22134-5103

Fax Number

(703) 784-9834
Attn: MMSR

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