R 031600Z AUG 23
MARADMIN 385/23
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA RA//
SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2024 (FY24) SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE (SMCR) FIRST TERM RETENTION BONUS (FTRB)//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/TITLE 37 U.S.C.//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/DODI 1304.31/YMD: 20130312//
REF/C/MSGID: DOC/MCTFSPRIUM/YMD: 20080819//
REF/D/MSGID: DOC/MCO 1001R.1L/YMD: 20151223//
REF/E/MSGID: DOC/NAVMC 1200.1H/YMD: 20220907//
REF/F/MSGID: DOC/MCO 1040R.31/YMD: 20200626//
NARR/REFERENCE (A) IS U.S.C. TITLE 37, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 308C. REFERENCE (B) IS DODI 1304.31 ENLISTED BONUS PROGRAM. REFERENCE (C) IS THE MARINE CORPS TOTAL FORCE SYSTEM PERSONNEL REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS USER MANUAL. REFERENCE (D) IS THE MARINE CORPS RESERVE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT MANUAL. REFERENCE (E) IS THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES MANUAL. REFERENCE (F) IS THE RESERVE CAREER RETENTION AND DEVELOPMENT MANUAL.//
POC/ B. M. OGDEN/MAJ/RA (RAP)/TEL: (703)784-9143/EMAIL: RAP@USMC.MIL//
POC/R. D. NOYES/MGYSGT/RA (RA)/TEL: (703)784-0583/EMAIL: RA-RETENTION@USMC.MIL//
POC/J A. VEREEN/MSGT/RA (RAP)/TEL: (703)784-0580/EMAIL: RAP@USMC.MIL//
POC/V. D. HODGE/GYSGT/RA (RAM)/TEL: (703)432-9077/EMAIL: RAM-1@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. This MARADMIN announces the FY24 Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) First Term Retention Bonus (FTRB). The FTRB is a monetary incentive for corporals and sergeants serving in a SMCR unit who agree to reenlist or extend in some cases and meet basic reenlistment prerequisites and incur a specified drilling obligation. Extensions in lieu of reenlistment will not be accepted.
2. FTRB Lump Sum Amounts and Obligation
a. Early Reenlistment Kicker. 20,000 dollar plus a 5,000 dollar early reenlistment incentive for requests submitted to RA on or before 1 February 2024 for Marines in select MOSs per paragraph 3a and 3b, currently serving in the SMCR who have a Mandatory Drill Participation Stop Date (MDPSD) before 1 October 2024, do not have a MDPSD, or have an expired MDPSD who meet the basic eligibility requirements of this MARADMIN and agree to obligate to a SMCR unit for a period of three years to commence from their current MDPSD or acceptance of the FTRB approval, whichever is later.
b. 20,000 dollar incentive for Marines in select MOSs per paragraph 3a and 3b, currently serving in the SMCR who have a Mandatory Drill Participation Stop Date (MDPSD) before 1 October2024, do not have a MDPSD, or have an expired MDPSD who meet the basic eligibility requirements of this MARADMIN and agree to obligate to a SMCR unit for a period of three years to commence from their current MDPSD or acceptance of the FTRB approval, whichever is later.
c. 12,000 dollar incentive for Marines in select MOSs per paragraph 3a and 3b, currently serving in the SMCR who have a MDPSD before 1 October 2024, do not have a MDPSD, or have an expired MDPSD who meet the basic eligibility requirements of this MARADMIN and agree to obligate to a SMCR unit for a period of two years to commence from their current MDPSD or acceptance of the FTRB approval, whichever is later.
d. 5,000 dollar incentive for corporals and sergeants in any MOS, currently serving in the SMCR who have a MDPSD before 1 October 2024, do not have a MDPSD, or have an expired MDPSD who meet the basic eligibility requirements of this MARADMIN and agree to obligate to a SMCR unit for a period of one year to commence from their current MDPSD or acceptance of the FTRB approval, whichever is later.
3. Eligibility. Marines must meet the following criteria:
a. Corporals with the following MOSs are eligible for the three- and two-year FTRB (LM denotes eligible MOSs available in conjunction with a lateral move (LATMOV)):
0111, LM 0211, 0231, LM 0241, 0261, LM 0311, LM 0313, 0317, LM 0321, LM 0331, LM 0341, 0352, 0372, 0411, LM 0431, 0451, 0471, 0481, 0511, LM 0532, 0621, 0631, 0671 0811, 0842, 0844, 0847, 1142, LM 1161, 1171, 1316, 1341, 1342, 1345, 1361, 1371, 1391, 1392, LM 1721, 1833, 2111, LM 2141, 2147, 2171, 2311, LM 2621, LM 2631, 2651, 2847, 2887, 3043, 3051, 3112, LM 3152, 3381, 3521, 3531, 4421, 5711, 5811, 5939, 5948, 5951, LM 5952, 5953, 5974, LM 5979, 6042, 6046, 6132, 6173, 6174, 6216, 6276, 6286, 6423, 6672, 6842, 7051, LM 7236, LM 7242, and 7257, 6016, 6048, 6062, 6073, 6114, 6154, 6176, 6324, 6531.
b. Sergeants with the following MOSs are eligible for the three- and two-year FTRB (LM denotes eligible MOSs available in conjunction with a LATMOV):
0111, LM 0211, LM 0241, LM 0311, LM 0313, 0317, LM 0321, LM 0331, LM 0341, 0372, 0411, LM 0431, 0451, 0471, 0481, 0511, LM 0532, 0621, 0627, 0631, 0671, 0811, 0842, 0844, 1141, 1142, LM 1161, 1171, 1316, 1341, 1342, 1345, 1361, 1371, 1391, 1392, LM 1721, 1833, 2111, 2131, LM 2141, 2147, 2171, 2311, 2336, LM 2631, 2651,
2831, 2841, 2847, 2871, 2874, 2887, 3043, 3051, 3112, LM 3152, 3381, 3521, 3531, 5711, 5811, LM 5821, 5939, 5974, LM 5979, 6123, 6132, 6153, 6154, LM 6156, 6173, 6216, 6276, 6286, 6316, 6317, 6323, 6326, 6336, 6337, 6423, 6499, 6531, 6694, 6842, 7011, 7051, LM 7236, LM 7242, and 7257, 6048, 6049, 6114, 6324.
c. Marines must gain the required contractual service toward their Reserve End of Current Contract (RECC) via reenlistment or extension no later than 15 September 2024 in accordance with reference (g).
d. Marines must serve in or agree to serve in the SMCR in a valid Billet Identification Code (BIC) commensurate with grade and Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS) or Necessary Military Occupational Specialty (NMOS) per the current Reserve Affairs (RA) BIC Assignment and Management Policy. Marines filling overstaff (8014) or excess BICs whose MOSs are authorized per the unit’s Table of Organization are eligible for this incentive.
e. Marines must sign a Statement of Understanding (SOU) to be entered into the Marine’s Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
f. Marines must not have received a direct affiliation bonus or enlisted affiliation bonus within the past 12 months.
g. Marines will be disqualified from the FTRB if they received non-judicial punishment in the last 12 months.
h. Marines must not have failed selection to the next higher grade in the SMCR or have been reduced in rank to their current grade.
4. Lateral Move (LATMOV) in conjunction with the FTRB
a. This incentive can be accepted in conjunction with the SMCR LATMOV program.
b. Only Marines applying for a three-year obligation may concurrently request a LATMOV.
c. Marines assigned to the FTRB program must complete MOS training in accordance with reference (e) within 18 months to remain eligible for the incentive.
d. Payment of the incentive will not be received until MOS training is complete. RA will report the basic and intended MOS support prior to the Marine attending training in the Marine Corps Total Force System.
e. The MOS training requirements will not be waived.
f. The FY24 SMCR LATMOV program information is provided via separate correspondence.
5. Administrative Guidance
a. Forward all requests for this incentive via TFRS IAW the current Reserve Reenlistment, Extension, Lateral Move (RRELM) submission guidelines to Reserve Affairs (RA). Requests for the FY24 FTRB will not be approved before 1 October 2023.
b. Exception to policy requests will include the member's chain of command endorsement up to the first O-5 level commander (battalion/squadron) to Reserve Affairs Personnel Policy, Plans, and Programming and Budgeting (RA (RAP)) as an attachment to the TFRS request.
c. Marines in receipt of the FTRB are required to waive the reasonable commuting distance requirement (if applicable) per reference (d) on their SOU. Inactive duty training travel reimbursement will be offered as published via a separate MARADMIN.
d. Marines who fail to accept the FTRB by the no later than date on the TFRS authority or as stated in 3c, whichever is earlier, forfeit their incentive eligibility.
6. Recoupment
a. Recoupment will occur at a prorated amount if the Marine:
(1) Fails to fulfill the obligation;
(2) Fails to participate satisfactorily;
(3) Executes a LATMOV without prior written approval from RA (RAP);
(4) Transfers to the IRR;
(5) Augments to the active component;
(6) Transfers to the IMA program except as stated in 6b(3) below.
b. Recoupment will not occur if the Marine:
(1) Is required to involuntarily transfer to the IRR due to a unit deactivation and no alternative billet is available, disability, or being twice passed for promotion;
(2) Is commissioned or accepts an appointment to Warrant Officer in the SMCR and has served at least one year of the incentive service obligation;
(3) Joins the IMA program upon unit deactivation or redesignation as a result of Force Design, Base Realignment and Closure actions;
(4) Becomes physically disabled and is unable to serve;
(5) IUT to another unit within the SMCR that has MOS and grade matching in accordance with the current BIC policy;
(6) Performs Active Duty Operational Support (ADOS) or Voluntary activation with a unit other than their own for a period greater than 90 cumulative days per fiscal year.
(7) Is placed in an excess BIC.
7. Marines who fail to complete their service obligation without prior written approval of RA (RAP) shall be reviewed by COMMARFORRES for administrative separation from the Marine Corps per the SOU. Requests for early release or deferment of the service obligation shall be submitted to COMMARFORRES. Recoupment will still apply for service members approved for Inter-Service Transfer (IST) or the Prior Service Enlistment Program (PSEP).
8. Incentives will be issued on a first come, first served basis due to finite funds.
9. This incentive is available for service in SMCR units only.
10. This MARADMIN cancels on 30 September 2024.
11. Release authorized by Major General Karl D. Pierson, Director, Reserve Affairs Division.//