Retired Services and Pay (MMSR-6)

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Who we are

The Retired Services and Pay Section, Separation and Retirement Branch, Manpower Management Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, assists retired Marines and their dependents, as well as surviving beneficiaries, with a broad array of services and support. Among other things, we manage the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), assist retirees and dependents with ID card matters/DEERS, publish the Semper Fidelis newsletter, administer the Secretary of the Navy Retiree Council, and publish the Retirement Guide.

Officials at Arlington National Cemetery have established a special call center to address concerns worried family members may have about the potential mishandling of their loved ones’ remains. Family members with concerns may call (703) 607-8199 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.

Process approved retirements (to include FMCR, Disability and Reserve w/Pay) to ensure acceptance at DFAS and the proper issuance of Retired pay.

Process all Retire-Retain requests.

Process secondary dependency cases (Wards, Parents and Incapacitated adult children).

Process and determine eligibility on 20/20/20 and 20/20/15 Former Spouse benefit cases.

Process requests for SBP Administrative Corrections.

Process changes directed by the Board for Correction of Naval Records.

Provide information and assistance to the Retired community, SBP Annuitants and Survivors.

Program Management for the Survivor Benefit Plan program and member of DOD SBP Advisory Group.

Coordinate with MSCs, HQMC Casualty Branch, Casualty Assistance Call Officers and DFAS for Line of Duty Determinations for all active duty, non-hostile deaths.

Provides administrative assistance and logistical support to the Secretary of the Navy Retiree Council.

Publish the Semper Fidelis Newsletter for Retired Marines.

Function	Contact
MMSR-2 Enlisted Matters	(703) 784-9322/9323 smb_manpower_MMSR2E@usmc.mil MMSR2E
MMSR-2 Officer Matters	(703) 784-9324/9325/9326 smb_manpower_MMSR20@usmc.mil MMSR2O
MMSR-4 Disability & Limited Duty Matters	(703) 784-9308/9309/9321 SMB_Manpower_MMSR4@usmc.mil MMSR4 (Non-TDRL Matters) SMB_Manpower_TDRL@usmc.mil
MMSR-5 Reservist Matters	(703) 784-9306/9307 General Correspondence / Retirement Inquiries smb_manpower_mmsr5@usmc.mil Statements of Service (SOS) / Career Retirement Credit Report (CRCR) smb_manpower_mmsr5_sos@usmc.mil With Pay Applications smb_manpower_mmsr5_wpay@usmc.mil MMSR5
MMSR-6 Retired Services and Pay	(703) 784-9310/9311/9312/9318 smb_manpower_mmsr6@usmc.mil MMSR6