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? Board concurs and is working on matching language to SECNAVINST. If approved, updated language will be released via MARADMIN.
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 drafted to add service obligation tied with a split bonus (i.e. 25% bonus on successful screening and LATMOV, and 75% upon school completion). Release is pending with updated MCRAMM (est. FY25Q4 - FY26Q1).
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 (est. completion FY25).
MARADMIN 115/24 implements NDAA Section 625, authorizing payment equal to BHA at PME or training locations when quarters are not available at no cost; the payment of BAH at primary residence where dependents reside. No such benefit exists for Marines executing PCS ADOS orders, which may impact reservist that may not be able to PCS with family due to school or work obligations.
Coordinating with NRPB to develop for change to JTR language.
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.
MCRAMM and Finance Policy Manual (FPM) prohibit rental cars for Reserve Marines during AT at their Home Training Center (HTC). For unit ATs at the HTC, the need for transportation from the hotel could be problematic given it would require unit personnel to support all logistical requirements of Marines.
MARADMIN 337/23 was published on 29 June 2023. Commanding Officers may authorize rental cars when in the best interest of the command to do so. FPM was updated removing prohibition on rental cars. Board will continue to monitor during release of MCRAMM to ensure language does not contradict MARADMIN.
The current Inactive Duty Training (IDT) travel reimbursement limit is $500 per travel event. Personally Owned Vehicle (POV) mileage reimbursement is at the “other” rate, less than half of normal POV rate. Cost of Living Allowance and inflation has not been accounted for higher travel rates. The $500 limit is often insufficient to cover travel to IDT sites.
MARADMIN 157/25 released 24 March 2025. Reimbursement limit was increased to $750 per IDT.
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 to be implemented no later than February 2025. The Secretariat created a Statement of Service Working Group in January 2020 in response to Navy and Marine Corps RPB recommendations. Issue is being monitored for final implemenation.
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).