R 212121Z NOV 16
MARADMIN 602/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA RA//                           
SUBJ/CHANGE 1 TO FISCAL YEAR 2017 (FY17) SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE (SMCR) STAFF SERGEANT BONUS (SSB) AND ENLISTED AFFILIATION BONUS (EAB)//                                                       
REF/A/MSGID:  MSG/CMC (RA)/YMD:  20160713//                         
NARR/REFERNCE (A) IS THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 (FY17) SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE (SMCR) STAFF SERGEANT BONUS (SSB) AND ENLISTED AFFILIATION BONUS (EAB).//                                          
POC/S. P. NORTON/CAPT/RA (RAP)/TEL:  703-784-9136/EMAIL:  RAP(AT)USMC.MIL//
POC/J. L. POLANCO/GYSGT/RA (RCT)/TEL:  703-432-9771/EMAIL:  SMB-RIT(AT)USMC.MIL//                                       
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This MARADMIN announces the following changes to reference (a):
    a.  The following Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS) is eligible for the SSB in addition to the previously authorized specialties listed in paragraph 2c of the reference:  0321.
    b.  The following PMOS is eligible for the EAB in addition to the previously authorized specialties listed in paragraphs 2e and 2f of the reference:  6176.                                              
    c.  The following is a change to paragraph 3a to read:  Must fill a Billet Identification Code (BIC) as a grade match, or one grade higher.  Example:  a sergeant may fill a sergeant/staff sergeant BIC. PMOSs 0211, 0241, 0321, 0689, 2336, and 2862 are authorized to fill one billet grade lower. PMOSs 0211 and 0321 are authorized to fill one billet grade lower.   
    d.  Individual applicants may be disqualified for the SSB/EAB if subject to a non-judicial punishment in the last 12 months.  
2.  This incentive is available for service in SMCR units only.    
3.  This bulletin cancels on 30 September 2017.                    
4.  Release authorized by Colonel J. M. Morrisroe, Director, Reserve Affairs Division, Acting.//