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Active Duty Separations & Retirements (MMSR-2)


Your roadmap to separation or retirement, step-by-step.

 

Whether you’re separating at your End of Active Service (EAS) or retiring after a full career, this page will guide you through the process. Choose your path below or explore our universal resources that apply to all Marines.

Retirement Planning Timeline

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Start Your Retirement Request

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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