R 071520Z DEC 21
MARADMIN 696/21
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA RA//
SUBJ/SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE BILLET IDENTIFICATION CODE (BIC) INCENTIVE//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/MCTFSPRIUM/YMD: 20180417//
AMPN/REFERENCE (A) IS THE MARINE CORPS TOTAL FORCE SYSTEM PERSONNEL REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS USER MANUAL//
POC/B. M. OGDEN/CAPT/RA (RAP)/TEL: 703-784-9143/EMAIL: RAP@USMC.MIL//
POC/R. D. NOYES/MGYSGT/RA (RAP)/TEL: (703)784-0583/EMAIL: RAP@USMC.MIL//
POC/P. BORGES/MSGT/RA (RAP)/TEL: (703)784-0581/EMAIL: RAP@USMC.MIL//
POC/V. D. HODGE, JR/GYSGT/RA (RAM)/TEL: (703)784-9136/EMAIL: RAM-1@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. In accordance with (IAW) the references, this MARADMIN announces the eligibility, screening requirements, obligation, recoupment, and application procedures for the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) BIC Incentive. This incentive is available to SMCR Corporals, Sergeants, and Staff Sergeants who agree to incur a 12-month continuous drilling obligation. This incentive is a retention tool that encourages continuation in the SMCR by guaranteeing a valid Billet Identification Code (BIC) for 12 months. Eligible Marines may request this incentive via their unit Career Planner (CP).
2. Eligibility
a. AC Corporals who agree to join an SMCR unit through the Direct Affiliation Program (DAP) can request this incentive through their unit Career Planner (CP).
b. Marines must be Tier I through Tier III on the commander’s recommendation.
c. Marines must agree to fill a valid billet commensurate with their current grade and military occupational specialty (MOS).
d. Marines who previously received a BIC incentive and have a MDPSD that falls within FY22 are not eligible for this program.
e. Eligibility criteria listed in this paragraph is not waiverable.
3. Screening Requirements. All Marines must sign a statement of understanding (SOU) to be entered into their Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The BIC SOU is available in the Total Force Retention System (TFRS) forms section.
4. Coordinating Instructions
a. Forward all requests for this incentive via TFRS to Reserve Affairs Management – 1 (RAM-1). CPs will utilize the extension request option in TFRS if no additional contractual service is required. Zero “0” will be entered into the “number of months requesting” block.
(1) All requests must include a signed SOU.
(2) All requests must include a complete NAVMC 11537A and required supporting documentation per current Reserve RELM processing guidelines if the Marine requires contractual service.
(3) If additional obligated service is not required, the Company/Detachment Commanding Officer/Commander/Inspector-Instructor endorsement on page four of the NAVMC 11537a is sufficient along with a recommended Tier level
b. Eligible Marines that accept this incentive will incur a MDPSD obligation for 12 months from date of TFRS acceptance or end of their initial MDPSD, whichever is later.
c. If a Marine is in receipt of this incentive and incurs a period of authorized non-availability, the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve (COMMARFORRES) will extend the Marine as necessary to fulfill the 12-month drilling obligation.
5. Marines in receipt of this incentive may be released from the program for any of the following reasons:
a. Failure to participate satisfactorily during the 12 month drilling obligation.
b. Execution of an inter-unit transfer (IUT) to an IMA billet, IUT to a non-designated primary military occupation skill (8014) or LATMOV without prior approval from RA (RAP).
6. CPs will submit requests via TFRS only.
7. RA (RAP) will monitor and evaluate incentive usage and member compliance.
8. This MARADMIN is applicable to the SMCR only.
9. The parameters established in this MARADMIN will be reviewed annually for update. Until a new policy is published, this policy will remain in effect.
10. Release authorized by Major General H. G. Pratt, Director, Reserve Affairs Division.//