Reserve Affairs Policy (RAP-1)

The official seal for Manpower & Reserve Affairs, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps.

Reserve Affairs Policy, Plans, & Programming Branch (RAP)

Quantico, Va.

Who We Are
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Electronic Based Distributed Learning
Marine Corps Reserve Policy Board

Who we are

Serve as the principal staff advisor to the Director, Reserve Affairs for coordination of manpower policy, plans, programming and budgeting for the Marine Corps Reserve. RAP conducts Service level Reserve personnel policy analysis, uniformed personnel planning, and programming/ budgeting for the Marine Corps Reserve.

Areas of Responsibility

– Develops and disseminates the Reserve non-prior service (NPS) and prior service (PS) recruiting and retention manpower plans.

– Coordinates recruiting and training adjustments.

– Provides manpower estimates for budget program years.

– Develops, implements, and coordinates Reserve enlisted promotion plans.

– Coordinates selection of MOSs for Reserve Enlisted Warrant Officer and Enlisted Commissioning Program solicitation.

– Maintains, revises, and disseminates statistical data on Reserve Component manpower requirements and personnel.

– Sponsors and manages the following programs: Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP), Reserve Optional Enlistment Program (ROEP), Incremental Initial Active Duty Training (IIADT), Program Lateral Move and Career Progression Programs Reserve Enlisted Commissioning Program (RECP)

– Coordinates Entry Level Training Assignments and requirements

– Plans Section manages Reserve NPS and PS manpower planning and budgeting, develops the meritorious and annual Reserve enlisted promotion plan, and administers Reserve incentives.

Section Information

Section E-mail: RAP@usmc.mil

Reserve Affairs Policy (RAP-1)
3280 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22134-5103

Phone: (703) 784-4106
DSN: 278-4106

Reserve Affairs Plans (RAP-2)
3280 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22134-5103

Phone: (703) 784-9879
DSN: 278-9879

Reserve Affairs Programming (RAP-3)
3280 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22134-5103

Phone: (703) 432-9066
DSN: 278-9066

Electronic Based Distributed Learning (EBDL)

Although there are points associated with each course, it does not necessarily mean the point value is correct. The final point determination will be based off the certificate and the course curriculum summary.

Marines are eligible to receive reserve retirement credit for both the Navy and Marine Corps courses.

Additional courses may qualify for reserve retirement credit. Before enrollment in courses outside the approved EBDL lists, please contact RAP-1 for approval or assistance at rap@usmc.mil or 703-784-4106.

For reserve points consideration, submit a complete Administrative Action package with all certificates and course curriculum to RAP-1. See AA form sample and RAP-1 POC.

• FY24 Electronic Based Distributed Learning Course Lists (CAC required)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: How do I receive reserve retirement points for online courses?

A: Marines may receive reserve retirement points for electronic-based distributed learning (EBDL) courses. If a Marine completes an electronic-based course (non-resident) that is listed on the Navy and Marine Corps EBDL list, the Marine will send the course completion certificate to IPAC/admin section for addition to the CRCR. If a Marine completes an EBDL course that is NOT listed on the Navy and Marine Corps EBDL list, the Marine will send the course syllabus, course completion certificate, and completed AA form to RAP@usmc.mil. The RAP-1 POC will respond with an approval letter for retirement points. The Marine will then submit the approval letter via EPAR to IPAC/admin section for addition to the CRCR.

Q: Which courses will get reserve retirement point approval?

A: DoD 1215.21 states that qualifying EBDL courses will relate to “unit readiness or mobilization, as directed by the Secretary concerned, may include courses supporting completion of specific occupational skill qualification (e.g., MOS or MOC, Air Force specialty code, Navy enlisted code), expeditionary, or combat skills training, and annual ancillary/general military training (AT/GMT).”

Q: How many points will I receive for completion of EBDL courses?

A: Marines will receive 1 point for every 4 course contact hours. For example, if a Marine completes 21 qualifying EBDL course contact hours, the Marine will receive 5 reserve retirement points.

MISSION: To consider, recommend, and report to the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) on Reserve policy matters.

PURPOSE: To make recommendations to the SECNAV on matters which affect the readiness, mobilization, and deployment capability of the Marine Corps Reserve within the framework of the Marine Corps Total Force.

SUBMISSION PROCESS: Solicitations for policy issue submissions are released annually via MARADMINS. To view the latest MARADMIN, please refer to MARADMIN 160/24. The template for submission is listed on the right hand column.

BECOMING A BOARD MEMBER: For those Marines desiring to make a positive impact on the Marine Corps Reserve Forces, consider applying. The MCRPB accepts new applicants each year, with information released via MARADMIN (last MARADMIN 324/23). While requirements may change slightly year to year, applicants must:

Have strong knowledge and varied experience in Reserve policies and issues.
Be a member of the SMCR, IMA, AR, or Active Duty Component.
Be between the grades of E7-E9, CWO2-CWO5, or O3-O6.
Be willing to serve a three-year period on the board as a primary member, or a one-year period as an alternate member.

WEBSITE HELP: Report any issues with the content, documents, or hyperlinks on this page to RAP@usmc.mil, with detailed information on the issue.

FY2024 Board Members

MajGen John F. Kelliher III, USMCR

BGen Valerie Jackson, USMCR

BGen Raymond Adams, USMCR

Col Maisie Wong, USMCR

Col Elizabeth Perazzo, USMCR (AR)

CAPT Corry Kucik, USN

Col Cheryl Grosso, USMCR

LtCol Mathison Hall, USMCR

LtCol James Graham, USMCR

LtCol Gary Sampson, USMC

LtCol Jason Smedley, USMCR

Maj David Carpenter, USMCR (AR)

Maj Ismael Lopez, USMCR

Capt Marshal Andrews, USMCR

CWO2 Ignacio Juarezperez, USMCR

SgtMaj John Tacopino Jr., USMCR

SgtMaj Shehene Bedran, USMCR

SgtMaj Edwin Mota, USMC

SgtMaj Bryan Axelrod, USMCR

MGySgt Jason Hart, USMCR

MSgt Christopher Magner, USMCR