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The mission of the Enlisted Separations and Retirements Section is to execute policies, directives and laws governing the separations and retirements of all active duty Marines. We accurately and promptly process retirements and transfers to the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve, provide professional support to individual Marines and Commands, provide support and liaison to internal and external agencies, and manage special programs relative to downsizing.
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.MMSR2O@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
smb_manpower_mmsr5@usmc.mil
MMSR5
MMSR-6 Retired Services and Pay
(703) 784-9310/9311/9312/9318
smb_manpower_mmsr6@usmc.mil
MMSR6
An enlisted Marine may request voluntary separation or may be involuntarily separated from the Marine Corps subject to the guidelines outlined in Chapter 6 of the Separation Manual, MCO 1900.16. See sections 1-3 of the Separation Manual.
Reasons for a voluntary separation request may include: –Dependency or Hardship –Early Release for Education –Interservice transfers –Other separations for the convenience of the government –Surviving Family Member
Involuntary Enlisted Separations A commander may recommend involuntary separation of a Marine prior to a Marine’s expiration of service.
If you were transferred to the Ready Reserve and recently completed your required eight years of service you should contact the Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES), 2000 Opelousos Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70146 to obtain your discharge certificate. Otherwise, If you were discharged after December 31, 1999, submit your request to: Personnel Management Support Branch (MMSB-12) 2008 Elliot Road Quantico, VA 22134 Phone: 1-800-268-3710 or; if you were discharged prior to December 31, 1999, submit your request to: National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132-5295 For requests to NPRC you may also apply online at this address: http://www.archives.gov/research_room/vetrecs/
The updated version of the Order can be found online at: Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual
If you are at your parent command, submit your request through your chain of command for approval by the General Court Martial Convening Authority. If you are sent home on emergency leave or Permissive TAD, CMC (MMEA-8) will be the discharge authority. If you arrive home on leave and find yourself in a hardship position and attach yourself to a local I-I, CMC (MMSR-2) is the discharge authority. Check with your chain of command or admin chief if you have any questions, that’s what they’re there for.
This request can only be for acceptance into a warrant officer training program or for a commission as an officer. Refer to paragraph 6404 of the Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual (MCO 1900.16).
If you have been discharged for more than 15 years requests to upgrade or otherwise alter a discharge should be addressed to the Secretary of the Navy and sent to: Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) 701 South Courthouse Road, Bldg 12 Suite 1001Arlington, VA 22204-2490 If you have been discharged for 15 years or less contact: Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards Attn: Naval Discharge Review Board 720 Kennon St SE STE 309 Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5023 Forms can be obtained from your local Veteran’s Administration office or downloaded from the website: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/mra/bcnr/Pa ges/home.aspx
Only the Secretary of the Navy can approve upgrades. Submit your requests and questions to CMC (MMEA-6).
Under paragraph 6412 of MCO 1900.16 (Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual) twice passed sergeants may request separation at any time based on the needs of the Marine Corps. However, MARADMIN 313/01 now allows sergeants to reenlist up to service limitations as long as they meet reenlistment criteria and are approved by HQMC. As a result, this will affect your eligibility for separation pay. Note: Twice passed staff sergeants are not eligible for separation under this paragraph.
Yes. Within 30 days after the results of the board are released, we will send a letter to you via your chain of command.
Headquarters Marine Corps, Manpower Management Separation and Retirement Branch 3280 Russell Rd Quantico, VA 22134-5103