What’s the issue? Current language under DODM 1348.33l does not authorize award of the AFRM with Mobilization device (M) to Reservists mobilized for Unit Deployment Program (UDP). Current criteria requires involuntarily mobilization or volunteer for federal active service during such mobilization under Title 10 or Title 14 in support of an approved contingency operation. Recommended to update language to include additional mobilizations identified within DODM 1348.33; ensure this language matches SECNAVINST criteria for "M' award. What are we doing about it? The board investigated this issue in cooperation with DoN. It was determined the language in DoDM 1348.33, Volume 2 added language erroneously that was not authorized under EO 10163 amended by EO 13013. The language adding 12304a and 12304b to the DoDM will be removed in the next update to comply with the executive order. The Secretary of the Navy does not have the authority to modify this award criteria. Any requests to modify must be submitted via legislature request. The MCRPB voted this issue closed on 3 September 2025.
What’s the issue?
PMOS 1721 Cyber Warfare Operator requires TS/SCI clearance to attend primary school, and interim clearance is not authorized. Marines often wait extended periods (approx. 18 months) for clearance before attending the course, following screening and LATMOV. There is no current method to obligate Marines to schoolhouse after receiving the TS/SCI clearance, resulting in a retention issue for a high-demand MOS.
What are we doing about it?
MARADMIN 400/25 MARINE CORPS RESERVE LATERAL MOVE (LATMOV) PROGRAM was released on 28 August 2025. This MARADMIN updates policy for the Marines conducting a lateral move into MOS' 1721, 0211, and 0231. This policy obligates Marines to three years of service upon reporting to active duty at the assigned school. Furthermore, "Marines who do not possess a TS/SCI clearance and request LatMov into an MOS whose schools requires a TS/SCI clearance, will incur 36-month obligation upon a favorable clearance adjudication. Obligated time incurred due to clearance and LatMov SOU will run concurrently". The MCRPB voted this issue closed on 3 September 2025.
The Line-Of-Duty Benefits medical evaluation and care process has numerous issues with computer systems unable to communicate with each other between military treatment facilities and civilian primary care providers (PCP). Often, RC Marines seek care with civilian providers outside of drill, but those PCPs cannot readily see DEERS LOD Status to bill the government, rather than the individual Marine.
This is a high-level issue and is being discussed and monitored at ASD-Health Affairs RC Medical DOFO Steering Committee, DHA, and RMED. SECNAVINST 1770.SA is pending an update and release. OSD-RI WG will re-write DoDI 1241.01 to include DEERS marker changes. OSD(HA) recently issued call for working group to address updating DoDI with representatives from DHA, Healthcare Administration (i.e., Healthcare Optimization Division and Patient Administration Division); DHA, TRICARE Health Plan (i.e., Military Medical Support Office, Clinical Oversight & Integration Branch, and Managed Care Support Program Branch); DHA, Healthcare Operations; and DHRA, Defense Manpower Data Center.
MARADMIN 115/24 implements NDAA Section 625, authorizing payment of BHA w/o dependents rate at PME or training locations when quarters are NOT available as well as BAH of primary residence with dependents (case by case basis). This MARADMIN did not outline the same opportunity for Marines without dependents under the same circumstances.
An updated MARADMIN is in draft with language to include the same benefits for Marines without dependents.
38 U.S.C. Section 3319 allows members with 6 years Time in Service (TIS) to transfer Post 9/11 GI bill benefits to immediate dependents. The service member incurs an obligation to serve 4 continuous years on AD or in the Select Reserve. DoDI 1341.13 adds an additional requirement for no break in service greater than 24 hours. Often, Marines drop to the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) for longer than 24 hours when transitioning between Active Duty Operational Support (ADOS) and SMCR components due to no fault of their own.
What are doing about it?
Board supports expansion of 24 hour grace period to 30 days to allow room for administrative errors or issues in status changes. NRPB supports revision. SECNAV support prioritization of this reform. Business Case Analysis in works to present to SECNAV.
Marines whose three-year eligibility period is interrupted by time in the IRR, and resets award eligibility for the SMRC medal. While appropriate for normal drops into IRR, this also includes Marines who are transferred temporarily to IRR while moving to AD orders or other situations. Recommend language change to reflect qualifying service based on points and participation.
Board recommended new verbiage for the SECNAV Award Manual and were accepted by SECDEF. Monitoring implementation.
Current guidance from MCRAMM requires that orders must be generated in MROWS in order to perform APT. Drill Management Module (DMM) eliminates that requirement. MROWS requirement complicates the process with no additional benefit.
Reviewed the verbiage in MCRAMM and DMM User Manual. Changes to MCRAMM have been drafted and are pending release FY25.
Reservists are often asked to provide a DD-214 for employment, VA benefits, or similar reasons. However, first term reservists generally do not have DD-214 available as they are only issued after separating from active orders. A statement of service should be offered to show historic and recent accomplishments and status of reservists.
DoDI 1336.01 Certificate of Uniformed Service was published 17 February 2022. Policy mandates creation of a DD 214-1 "reserve addendum". This form was implemented in 2025. Reference MARADMIN 085/25. This authorizes a DD214-2 for certain circumstances such as Marines separated or released from a Reserve Component; Reserve Component Marines transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve; Reserve Component Marines transferred to the Standby Reserve or Retired Reserve; Recalled retirees reverting to a retired status.
MCO 1900.16 CH 2 (MARCORSEPMAN) states that the respondent has “The right to be appear “in-person” before the board.” DoDI 1332.14 (Enlisted Administrative Separations) states that the respondent has the “right to request a hearing before an administrative board” and “Failure to appear without good cause at a hearing constitutes waiver of the right to be present at the hearing.” Under DoD regulations, a respondent can be “before” a board, “appear” at board, and be “present” at a board via VTC, but the MARCORSEPMAN appears more restrictive due to the “in-person” language.
MARCORSEPMAN currently under revision and removal of "in person" language adjudicated at AO review.
When considering characterization of service for enlisted Marines during administrative separations proceedings, drug use is often not considered due to language missing from the MARCORSEPMAN.
MARCORSEPMAN currently under revision. Additional language for parity adjudicated at AO Review.
A joint service recommendation since 2018. Currently, members who max out their civilian 401K cannot access the Uniformed Thrift Saving Plan (TSP). This proposal would grant Reserve Component (RC) members access to matching contributions in the new Blended Retirement System (BRS).
The Navy Reserve Policy Board (NRPB) is developing a legislative proposal and accompanying analysis. Department of Navy initiate a legislative proposal ASAP. The MCRPB will raise this matter with Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB).