R 041610Z MAR 25
MARADMIN 101/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA RA//
SUBJ/SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE (SMCR) OFFICER APPOINTMENT
INCENTIVE (OAI)//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/DOD/YMD: 20160711//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/MCO 1001R.1L W/CH-1/YMD: 20180315//
REF/C/MSGID: DOC/MCTFSPRIUM/YMD: 20120807//
NARR/REFERENCE (A) IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTRUCTION 1304.34
GENERAL BONUS AUTHORITY FOR OFFICERS. REFERENCE (B) IS THE MARINE
CORPS RESERVE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT MANUAL (MCRAMM). REFERENCE
(C) IS THE MARINE CORPS TOTAL FORCE SYSTEM PERSONNEL REPORTING
INSTRUCTIONS USERS MANUAL.//
POC/S. A. STEELE/MAJ/RA (RAP)/TEL: 703-432-9771/EMAIL:
RAP@USMC.MIL//
POC/J. F. DEAN/MAJ/RA (RAM)/TEL: 703-784-0523/EMAIL:
RAM-4@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. Per reference (a), this MARADMIN
authorizes implementation of the SMCR OAI. New officer
accessions who graduate the Infantry Officer Course (IOC) and
contract to receive the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of
0302 (Infantry Officer) or 0303 (Light Armored Reconnaissance
Officer) and are assigned to an appropriate billet are eligible to
receive a 30,000 dollar affiliation incentive. Officers will incur
a four-year obligation effective upon check-in at their SMCR unit.
2. Eligibility
2.a. Be a lieutenant commissioned through the Reserve Officer
Commissioning Program (ROCP).
2.b. Receive the MOS designation of 0302 (Infantry Officer) by
graduating IOC. This includes all officers who receive the Primary
MOS (PMOS) of 0302.
2.c. Be assigned to a Billet Identification Code (BIC) and SMCR
unit associated with this incentive. BIC selections are based upon
performance at The Basic School and the needs of the Marine Corps.
3. Administrative Guidance
3.a. Officers who meet the eligibility requirements will submit
for the OAI through the unit Career Planner upon checking into their
SMCR unit. OAI packages are submitted through the Total Force
Retention System (TFRS). A signed Statement of Understanding (SOU)
must be included as an attachment to the TFRS request.
3.a.1. The OAI SOU is available in TFRS.
3.a.2. The validated SOU will contain the member’s name and
Electronic Data Interchange Personal Identifier (EDIPI), all unit
information, BIC, MOS, and all appropriate signatures. If the SOU
is missing any required data, RA (RAM) will return it for corrective
action.
3.b. Upon approval of the incentive request, RA (RAM) will issue a
Bonus Control Number (BCN) and forward the request back to the
originator through TFRS.
3.c. Payment procedure. Upon receipt of all TFRS approved
documents, the unit will verify the posting of the obligation remark
in Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS). After verifying the
obligation, the unit will then report the bonus entry with an
effective date of the Marine’s accession date: TTC 900 005.
4. Obligation
4.a. Recipients of this incentive incur a four-year obligation to
the SMCR unit assigned. The obligation begins upon check-in at the
SMCR unit. Time served during a professional development tour
counts towards the four-year obligation. OAI obligation runs
concurrently with any initial obligation incurred upon
commissioning.
4.b. Additional obligation incurred through funded PME will be
served concurrently with the OAI obligation.
5. Recoupment
5.a. Recoupment will occur at a prorated amount if the officer:
5.a.1. Fails to fulfill the four-year affiliation obligation
per the written agreement.
5.a.2. Fails to participate satisfactorily in all scheduled
drills and annual training after the completion of MOS school in
accordance with reference (b).
5.a.3. Transfers to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
5.a.4. Transfers to the Individual Mobilization Augmentee
Program.
5.a.5. Transfers to another branch of Service.
5.a.6. Transfers to the Active Component or the Active Reserve
Program.
5.a.7. Performs Active Duty Operational Support with a unit
other than their own for a period of greater than 90 cumulative days
per FY without prior approval by RA.
5.a.8. Resigns their commission.
5.b. Recoupment will not occur if the officer:
5.b.1. Is involuntarily transferred to the IRR due to
disability.
5.b.2. Volunteers to deploy with another Marine Forces Reserve
unit as an MOS match without RA approval.
6. Coordinating Instructions.
6.a. This incentive is a 30,000 dollar lump sum payment, less any
applicable taxes, and will be paid upon affiliation with an approved
BIC and SMCR unit.
6.b. Incentives will be issued until funds are exhausted.
Availability of funds will be updated via TFRS message as required.
6.c. Direct liaison is authorized between SMCR units and RA.
6.d. This policy is enduring until canceled or modified.
7. Release authorized by Major General K. D. Pierson, Director,
Reserve Affairs Division.//