Reserve Resolution Task Force (R2TF) Overview

Reserve Resolution Task Force (R2TF) Charter

• Decision approved by appropriate authority
• Policy/guidance published (as required)
• Processes implemented and standardized
• Systems updated (e.g., MCTFS, TFRS)
• Data aligned and visible
• Resources aligned (funding, manpower, authorities)
• Communication delivered to the force
• Ownership assigned for sustainment

• Full-time task force (ADOS-RC) with targeted augmentation
• Focus on cross-functional issues requiring policy, process, and system changes
• Operates as a central integration cell across HQMC, MARFORRES, and system owners
• Drives issues through implementation to resolution
• Task Force concludes June 2027 and remaining issues transition to assigned personnel

• Task Force Lead (reports to RAP Branch Head)
• Policy Team (policy, authorities, compliance)
• Systems Team (MCTFS, MROWS, data, analytics)
• Communications Team (guidance, transparency, force messaging)

• Reduced backlog of systemic Reserve issues
• Faster transition from problem identification to implementation
• Improved alignment across policy, manpower, resourcing, and systems execution
• Improved data accuracy and visibility
• Measurable improvements to readiness, retention, and end strength

Tagline: R2TF: Closing problems—policy, process, and systems

R2TF Lines of Effort and Priority Outcomes 

• Automate and improve accuracy of Reserve personnel, orders, and retirement data across MCTFS, MROWS, and associated systems
• Priority Outcomes:
  • Automate DD-214-1 population and qualifying service identification
  • Automate reduced retirement age eligibility and notifications
  • Correct core data fields and MROWS logic to ensure compliance

• Review and update policies, processes, and system logic to ensure compliance with law and DoD guidance
• Priority Outcomes:
  • Publish Reduced Retirement MARADMIN and correction process
  • Align bonus execution (PEF codes, obligations, payments) with DoDI
  • Standardize ADOS/HADT policy and waiver processes

• Improve visibility and access to Reserve opportunities (ADOS, SMCR, IMA) and incentives for Marines and administrators
• Priority Outcomes:
  • Implement system to collect, fund, and advertise ADOS requirements
  • Improve visibility of SMCR/IMA billet opportunities (BICs)
  • Establish centralized Reserve incentives and guidance

• Enhance data integration, reporting, and analytics to support end strength, retention, and resource decision-making
• Priority Outcomes:
  • Improve ADOS/AT execution tracking and cost visibility
  • Automate Reserve dashboards (end strength, retention, bonuses)
  • Close data gaps impacting MARFORRES and HQMC decision-making

• Assess and improve incentives, participation models, and career pathways to sustain Reserve force readiness and growth
• Priority Outcomes:
  • Evaluate and refine bonus effectiveness and targeted incentives
  • Improve tracking of obligations and participation (MDPSD, waivers)
  • Assess BIC alignment and excess inventory risk

Identified gaps

SYSTEMS

1. Automate DD-214-1 Block 8 Identification
2. Automate Reduced Retirement Age Calculations
3. Correct DD-214-1 Data Fields
4. Enhance GI Bill Data Visibility
5. Split AT Orders for Compliance
6. Validate MROWS Data Accuracy
7. Fix Bonus Obligation End Dates
8. Align MCTFS Bonus Codes (PEF)
9. Modernize ADOS Requirement Tracking
10. Improve SMCR Billet Transparency
11. Improve IMA Billet Transparency
12. Improve MROWS Execution Tracking
13. Modernize MCRAMM Management
14. Expand IMA Telework Flexibility
15. Enable IDMS IRR Processing
16. Identify MCTFS “Hard Hold” Status
17. Review Configuration Governance Boards
18. Automate Reserve Metrics Reporting
19. Assess Bonus Program Effectiveness
20. Evaluate Orders Optimization Completion
21. Resolve BIC Reporting Discrepancies
22. Centralize Incentive Program Access
23. Close Data Gaps for Reporting
24. Improve Skills Identification & Matching
25. Assess Reserve Systems Holistically
26. Manage Excess BIC Distribution
27. Track 1825 Waiver Impacts
28. Improve IDMS IUT Process
29. Fix Officer P4 Unit Identification
30. Enable Inactive-to-Active Retirement Path
31. Validate RAD Transfer Process
32. Automate RQS
33. Build RUCMCC Hierarchy Report
34. Build Reserve Incentives Report

visibility

1. Publish Reduced Retirement MARADMIN
2. Improve RAP Website Utility
3. Centralize Reserve Communications
4. Improve Benefits Education
5. Improve Officer Information Delivery
6. Develop Authorities Smartpack
7. Publish BAH Fact Sheet (ADOS PCS)
8. Improve Survey Participation Methods
9. Improve ADOS Order Training
10. Track 4x2x2 Contracts
11. Standardize USMC vs USMCR Usage
12. Increase Reserve Referrals to MCRC
13. Increase Funeral Mission Awareness
14. Clarify 1106 ADOS Funding Guidance

PATHWAYS

1. Streamline ADOS/HADT Waivers
2. Assess Aviation Incentives
3. Manage Excess BIC Risk
4. Pilot Reserve Tuition Assistance
5. Expand Retention Incentives
6. Evaluate Reserve BRS Participation
7. Review ECFC Impacts
8. Assess Paid Drill PME Policy
9. Optimize ADOS vs AT Usage
10. Develop DAP-to-WO/EAD Pathways

(R2TF) Roles, Responsibilities, and Desired Skills

• Responsibilities:
  • Reports to the RAP Branch Head
  • Sets priorities and directs effort across all lines of effort
  • Integrates policy, systems, and communications into unified solutions
  • Coordinates with senior stakeholders to drive decisions
  • Drives issues through implementation to resolution
• Desired Skills:
  • Ability to drive change across multiple organizations
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of Reserve Affairs and HQMC processes
  • Clear, concise communication with senior leaders

• Responsibilities:
  • Drafts MARADMINs, policy updates, and decision papers
  • Ensures alignment with law, DoD guidance, and Marine Corps policy
  • Defines process changes required for implementation
  • Coordinates across stakeholders to gain approval
• Desired Skills:
  • Knowledge of law, DoD policy, and Marine Corps directives
  • Ability to research and translate policy into executable guidance
  • Experience drafting formal guidance and decision documents
  • Strong coordination and attention to detail

• Responsibilities:
  • Develops system requirements (MCTFS, MROWS, reporting tools)
  • Translates policy decisions into system and data changes
  • Validates system outputs and data accuracy
  • Coordinates with system owners to implement changes
• Desired Skills:
  • Experience with MCTFS, MROWS, TFRS, or similar systems
  • Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to translate requirements into system solutions
  • Familiarity with data tools and programming (e.g., Power Query, Python, SQL)

• Responsibilities:
  • Develops and disseminates guidance to Marines and administrators
  • Improves transparency of opportunities and programs
  • Maintains centralized information platforms
  • Ensures consistent messaging across stakeholders
• Desired Skills:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to simplify complex information into clear guidance
  • Experience with information management or communication platforms
  • Understanding of Marine audience and force-wide messaging

Interested in joining the R2TF?