R 021331Z OCT 18
MARADMIN 559/18
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA RA//
SUBJ/IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PERMISSIVE RESERVE UNIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PRUAP)//
REF/A/MCO 1050.3J NARR/REF A IS MCO 1050.3J REGULATIONS FOR LEAVE, LIBERTY, AND ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE/POC 1/ MASON, J. R./MAJ/CMC RA/COMM (703) 784-9139/JOSEPH.MASON(AT)USMC.MIL POC 2/BURKETT, J. E./LTCOL/G-1 MANPOWER OFFICER, MARFORRES/-/TEL: (504) 697-7188/EMAIL: JASON.E.BURKETT(AT)USMC.MIL//
1.  Situation.  The Permissive Reserve Unit Assistance Program (PRUAP) is established to provide eligible Active Component (AC) Marines an opportunity to augment and reinforce geographically separated Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) unit Site-Support staffs while introducing them to unique training and experience opportunities associated with serving in the Marine Corps Reserve.  Marines who volunteer for this program and gain their Commander’s approval, and coordinate with the inspector-instructor staff have the opportunity for a one-time assignment of up to 30 days on permissive temporary additional duty (PTAD) orders at one of 160 Reserve Training Centers located in cities across the country.
2.  Mission.  To augment and reinforce Inspector-Instructor (I-I) staffs with Active Component personnel in short duration in order to assist with assigned tasks and responsibilities.
3.  Execution.  PRUAP provides Marines the opportunity to serve in their hometown or in other cities in order to provide personnel augmentation to site-support staffs to assist with training reserve personnel, providing administrative support, conducting equipment maintenance and/or participating in local Community Relations (COMREL) events.  3.A. All Marines participating in the PRUAP will fall into one of four categories.
3.A.1. COMREL Program (CP)
3.A.1.A.  Any Active Component (AC) Marine in an “awaiting training” status at their Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) School.
3.A.1.B.  Marines volunteering for the CP will be provided the opportunity to participate in community relations events such as Toys for Tots, color guards, and events involving organizations such as the Marine Corps League and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  They may also get the opportunity to honor our fallen comrades during military funeral honors.  Depending upon their MOS and the SMCR unit mission, these Marines may also receive on the job training prior to attending their formal MOS school.
3.A.1.C.  The CP is limited to a one-time assignment for a maximum of 30 days, including weekends, holidays, and travel days.
3.A.2.  Integration and COMREL Program (ICP)
3.A.2.A.  Any AC Marine, who is still in their first-term (initial enlistment) and has completed their accession pipeline, excluding those who would start terminal leave upon completion of the PRUAP.
3.A.2.B.  In addition to the service opportunities listed under the CP, ICP Marines may receive advanced on the job training and/or be involved in preparing the unit for inspections.  These Marines may also be provided the opportunity to cross train and learn about another MOS.
3.A.2.C.  The ICP is limited to a one-time assignment for a maximum of 30 days, including weekends, holidays, and travel days, and upon completion of ICP, Marines will report back to their parent command.
3.A.3.  Career Integration & COMREL Program (CICP)
3.A.3.A.  Any AC Marine beyond their first-term enlistment.
3.A.3.B.  In addition to the COMREL service opportunities listed under the CP, CICP Marines may provide direct support for training reserve personnel, administrative support, conducting equipment maintenance or be involved in preparing the unit for inspections. 
3.A.3.C.  The CICP is limited to a one-time assignment for a maximum of 30 days including weekends, holidays, and travel days.
3.A.4.  End of Active Service COMREL Program (EASCP)
3.A.4.A.  Any AC Marine who will directly commence terminal leave upon completion of the PRUAP.  These Marines must commence terminal leave, or be at their end of active service, upon completion of the EASCP. EASCP is separate and distinct from Transition PTAD.
3.A.4.B.  In addition to the service opportunities listed under the ICP, EASCP Marines will benefit from gaining an understanding of the benefits associated with direct affiliation with the SMCR and Active Reserve (AR) Program.
3.A.4.C.  The EASCP is limited to a one-time assignment for a maximum of 30 days including weekends, holidays, and travel days, but may be used in conjunction with terminal leave. Until MOL “Outbound Interview” (OBI) is updated a manual copy of the orders are required along with the Leave Awaiting Separation Orders (LWAS).
3.B.  Marines volunteering for PRUAP program should expect to gain:
3.B.1.  A deeper understanding of the Total Force.
3.B.2.  The opportunity to train with their reserve counterparts.
3.B.3.  The opportunity to train and/or work with Marines of the Reserve Component.
3.B.4.  The opportunity to conduct cross training in another MOS.
3.B.5.  The opportunity to participate in community relations events such as Toys for Tots and color guards, potentially near their
3.B.6.  The opportunity to represent the Marine Corps in honoring fallen comrades during military funeral details.
3.C.  Tasks. Commanders are encouraged to both inform their Marines and utilize this program where appropriate.
3.D.  Coordinating Instructions. PRUAP is a Permissive Temporary Additional Duty (PTAD) program.  Accordingly, per reference (a), PRUAP may be used in conjunction with normal leave and liberty. 
3.D.1.  Marines who desire to participate in PRUAP are encouraged to contact the I-I (S-1) for the site in which they want to participate to determine timing and duration.  I-Is with available PRUAP opportunities will endorse and forward a request to the Marines immediate Commanding Officer (CO).  The Marine’s CO will reply back to the request, either approving, modifying, or denying the request.
A list of I-I site support locations, contact information and sample PRUAP Request and Approval Forms are provided at the following link: https://www.marforres.marines.mil/About/Reserve-Billets/
3.D.2. If approved, the Marine’s parent command will ensure PTAD orders are completed for the Marine and the member is checked-out through MOL by selecting the subcategory “Other” within the PTAD drop-box menu and insert “Reserve Support” into the “Comments” section.
3.D.3.  The parent command shall ensure the Marine is screened prior to departure to ensure they have:
3.D.3.A. Self-procured transportation to and from the Site-Support unit location.
3.D.3.B. Self-procured lodging within local commuting distance of the Site-Support unit location.
3.D.3.C. Required uniforms: MCCUU Woodland MARPAT; and Blue Dress “B”. Additional uniform requirements may be necessary on a case by case basis based on coordination with the gaining Command.
3.E. Program Guidelines
3.E.1. Physical Fitness.  Site I-I’s are responsible to enforce the physical fitness and height and weight standards for each PRUAP Marine.
3.E.2. Working Days.  PRUAP Marines will work in accordance with the Site Support unit daily operations plan.
3.E.3. Working Hours.  I-I’s will determine the necessity of PRUAP Marines during extended working hours.
3.E.4. Privately Owned Vehicles.  PRUAP Marines are prohibited from using personal vehicles to perform official duties.
3.E.5. Government Vehicles.  I-Is may authorize PRUAP Marines to operate government vehicles under local regulations.
3.E.6. Duties Beyond Service Agreement.  Marines participating in PRAUP will not be assigned to duties that may extend beyond their designed PTAD assignment (i.e., Casualty Assistance Calls Officers). 
3.E.7. Dismissal.  Marines are accountable for their actions while in a PTAD status.  Any Marine assigned to the PRUAP not fulfilling their obligation will be terminated from a PTAD status and returned to the parent command for duty.  The I-I is responsible for providing documentation describing the reason for early termination to the parent command.
3.E.8. Awards.  I-I’s are encouraged to recognize Marines assigned to PRUAP with awards appropriate to their level of contribution while on the program.
3.E.9. Marines arriving that do not meet the listed criteria will be returned to their parent command immediately.
3.E.10. It is imperative that the parent command and the I-I maintain communication about the Marines on this program, especially in cases where the Marine is, or will be, sent back to the parent command.
3.E.11. Parent commands will process PRUAP Marines in a similar manner as they would process Marines for PTAD.  3.E.12. Although encouraged, Marines in this program are not limited to participating at a training center near their home of record.
4. Administration and Logistics
4.A. I-Is will terminate a Marines PTAD early FOR:
4.A.1. Not possessing the proper uniforms.
4.A.2. Non-compliance with height/weight standards or physical fitness standards.
4.A.3. Disciplinary issues or other reasons deemed appropriate by the I-I.
4.B. It is critical that the parent command, I-I, and the Marine communicate the Marines status (departure and arrival).  Particular attention must be paid to Marines whose original requested dates have changed.
4.C. If a Marine’s PRUAP is terminated early, the Marine’s parent unit may authorize leave or require them to report back to their duty station.
5. Command and Signal.  Please direct general questions to the POCs.
6. Release authorized by Colonel J. M. Morrisroe, Director, Reserve Affairs, Division, Acting.//