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MARADMIN 213/10
MSGID/GENADMIN,USMTF,2007/CG, MCRC, QUANTICO, VA//
SUBJ/MCBUL 1560. FISCAL YEAR 2011 (FY11) MARINE ENLISTED COMMISSIONING EDUCATION PROGRAM (MECEP) SELECTION BOARD//
REF/A/MSGID:DOC/CMC MRON/YMD:19940816//
REF/B/MSGID:DOC/CNSTCINST OD/YMD:20070702//
REF/C/MSGID:DOC/CMC MRRO/YMD:19890929//
REF/D/MSGID:DOC/CMC MPP-24/YMD:19900507//
REF/E/MSGID:MSG/CMC MRA MP/YMD:20090715//
REF/F/MSGID:MSG/CMC MRA MP/YMD:20090803//
REF/G/MSGID:DOC/CMC MMEA-85/YMD:19990912//
REF/H/MSGID:DOC/SECNAV N092/YMD:20061006//
REF/I/MSGID:DOC/CMC C461TPS/YMD:20080801//
REF/J/MSGID:DOC/CMC MIFD/YMD:20000714//
REF/K/MSGID:DOC/CMCC461TPS/YMD:20080801//
REF/L/MSGID:DOC/CMC MMEA/YMD:20040623//
REF/M/MSGID:DOC/CMC RAM/YMD:19961217//
REF/N/MSGID:MSG/CMC DMCS/YMD:20100115//
REF/O/MSGID:DOC/CMC MMSB-30/YMD:20060511//
REF/P/MSGID:MSG/CMC MRA MM/YMD:20090107//
REF/Q/MSGID:DOC/CMC MMSR/YMD:20070606//
REF/R/MSGID:DOC/BUMED/YMD:20050812//
NARR/REF (A) IS MCO 1560.15L, MARINE CORPS ENLISTED COMMISSIONING EDUCATION PROGRAM (MECEP). REF (B) IS COMMANDER, NAVAL SERVICE TRAINING COMMAND INSTRUCTION (CNSTCINST) 1533.2, REGULATIONS FOR OFFICER DEVELOPMENT (ROD) FOR THE NAVAL RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (NROTC). REF (C) IS MCO P1100.73B, MILITARY PERSONNEL PROCUREMENT MANUAL, VOLUME 3 OFFICER PROCUREMENT (MPPM OFFPROC). REF (D) IS MCO 7220.24M, SELECTIVE REENLISTMENT BONUS (SRB) PROGRAM. REF (E) IS MARADMIN 0421/09, POST 9-11 GI BILL TRANSFERABILITY OF EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS, ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. REF (F) IS MARADMIN 0457/09, CLARIFICATION, POST 9-11 GI BILL TRANSFERABILITY OF EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS, ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. REF (G) IS MCO P1326.6D W/CH 1, SELECTING, SCREENING AND PREPARING ENLISTED MARINES FOR SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENTS AND INDEPENDENT DUTIES. REF (H) IS SECNAVINST 5510.30B, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY (DON) PERSONNEL SECURITY PROGRAM (PSP) INSTRUCTION. REF (I) IS MARADMIN 458/04, CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICERS (CORRECTED COPY). REF (J) IS MCO P1070.12 W/CH 1, MARINE CORPS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (IRAM). REF (K) IS MCO 6100.13 W/CH 1, MARINE CORPS PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM. REF (L) IS MCO P1040.31J, ENLISTED RETENTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT MANUAL. REF (M) IS MCO 1001.52H W/CH 1, ACTIVE RESERVE (AR) SUPPORT TO THE RESERVE COMPONENT (RC). REF (N) IS MARADMIN 029/10, AMPLIFICATION TO THE MARINE CORPS TATTOO POLICY. REF (O) IS MCO P1610.7F, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM. REF (P) IS MARADMIN 0003/09, TRANSMISSION AND FILING OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS TO THE OFFICIAL MILITARY PERSONNEL FILE (OMPF). REF (Q) IS MCO P1900.16F W/CH 2, MARINE CORPS SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT MANUAL (MARCORSEPMAN). REF (R) IS NAVMED P117, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY MANUAL OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (MANMED), CHAPTER 15.//
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GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO ANNOUNCE THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 (FY11) MECEP SELECTION BOARD. QUALIFIED MARINES IN THE REGULAR MARINE CORPS AND ACTIVE RESERVE (AR) ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GUIDELINES PROVIDED BY THIS BULLETIN. THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SIGNIFICANT CHANGES THAT PERTAIN TO THE MECEP APPLICATION. IN CASE OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THIS BULLETIN AND REF (A), THIS BULLETIN TAKES PRECEDENCE.
2. MARINE CORPS RECRUITING COMMAND (MCRC) WILL CONVENE THE FY11 MECEP SELECTION BOARD AT HEADQUARTERS, U.S. MARINE CORPS, ON OR ABOUT 24 AUGUST 2010 FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS TO SELECT QUALIFIED MARINES FOR THE MECEP. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO MCRC BY 28 MAY 2010. SELECTION RESULTS WILL BE PUBLISHED BY MARADMIN MESSAGE.
3. APPLICATIONS MUST REACH MCRC (ON-E) NO LATER THAN 28 MAY 2010 WITH ALL ENDORSEMENTS FROM THE MARINE'S CHAIN OF COMMAND, TO INCLUDE A COMMANDING GENERAL (CG) LEVEL ENDORSEMENT. DO NOT FORWARD APPLICATIONS TO MCRC (ON-E) FOR APPLICANTS WHO ARE "NOT RECOMMENDED" FOR MECEP SELECTION BY THE MARINE'S CG LEVEL. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT ALL REQUIRED ENDORSEMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD. INELIGIBLE APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD. PARAGRAPH 17 OF THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE WEBSITE OF THE MECEP APPLICATION EXAMPLE FOR FORMAT AND CONTENT.
4. MECEP IS AN ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OUTSTANDING ENLISTED MARINES THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE AS MARINE CORPS OFFICERS. PER REFS (A), (B), (C), AND THIS BULLETIN MARINES SELECTED FOR MECEP WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MECEP REQUIREMENTS WILL BE COMMISSIONED A SECOND LIEUTENANT IN THE U.S. MARINE CORPS. ADDITIONAL MECEP REQUIREMENTS ARE PROVIDED BELOW:
A. ALL MARINES SELECTED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE MECEP SHALL ATTEND A NAVAL RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (NROTC) PARTICIPATING SCHOOL, TO INCLUDE CROSS-TOWNS AND CONSORTIUMS, AND HAVE THE OPTION TO REPORT TO EITHER THE SPRING, SUMMER, OR FALL 2011 SEMESTER. THE MECEP PREPARATORY (PREP) SCHOOL WILL NO LONGER BE USED TO PREPARE MECEP SELECTS FOR COLLEGE. BECAUSE OF THE AVAILABILITY TO ATTEND THE SPRING AND SUMMER 2011 SEMESTERS, APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO START THE APPLICATION PROCESS NOW, AND IF POSSIBLE, PROVIDE ACCEPTANCE LETTERS TO AN APPROVED SCHOOL WITH THEIR APPLICATION AS AN ENCLOSURE. IF AN APPLICANT RECEIVES ACCEPTANCE AFTER FORWARDING AN APPLICATION, THE APPLICANT MAY FORWARD A COPY OF THEIR ACCEPTANCE TO MCRC (ON-E) TO BE INCLUDED IN THEIR APPLICATION AND MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO CONVENING OF THE BOARD.
B. DURING THEIR ASSIGNMENT TO NROTC, ALL MECEP STUDENTS WILL TURN IN THEIR SERVICE RECORD BOOK TO, AND BE CARRIED ON THE ROLLS OF, THE NEAREST MARINE CORPS ACTIVITY IN THE VICINITY OF THE ACADEMIC INSTITUTION TO WHICH ORDERED. ALL MATTERS RELATING TO MILITARY PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION FOR MECEP STUDENTS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MARINE CORPS ACTIVITY ON WHOSE ROLLS THESE STUDENTS ARE CARRIED.
C. PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES REMAIN UNINTERRUPTED AND ARE NON-COMPETITIVE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE MECEP.
D. SELECTEES RECEIVE FULL PAY AND ALLOWANCES, EXCLUDING PROFICIENCY PAY, WHILE PARTICIPATING IN MECEP.
E. MARINES MUST AGREE TO REENLIST OR EXTEND AS NECESSARY TO HAVE 6 YEARS OF OBLIGATED SERVICE IN THE REGULAR MARINE CORPS PRIOR TO DETACHING FROM THEIR PARENT COMMAND. REQUIRED MAINTENANCE OF A 4 YEAR OBLIGATED SERVICE COMMITMENT DURING THE ENTIRETY OF ENROLLMENT IN MECEP WILL REQUIRE PARTICIPANTS TO INCUR A TWENTY-THREE MONTH EXTENSION UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE SECOND YEAR OF COLLEGE.
F. UPON GRADUATION AND COMMISSIONING, ENLISTED CONTRACTS TO INCLUDE ANY EXTENSION ARE VACATED AND THE OFFICER IS REQUIRED TO SERVE A MINIMUM OF 4 YEARS OF ACTIVE DUTY.
G. MARINES WHO FAIL TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MECEP FOR ANY REASON WILL BE REQUIRED TO SERVE THE REMAINDER OF THEIR CONTRACTUAL ENLISTED OBLIGATION IN THE U.S. MARINE CORPS. DISENROLLED MARINES WILL NOT BE RELEASED FROM THEIR INCURRED ADDITIONAL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN OFFICER PROGRAMS IN OTHER BRANCHES OF THE SERVICE.
H. AR MARINES APPLYING FOR MECEP MUST APPLY AND BE APPROVED FOR AUGMENTATION INTO THE REGULAR MARINE CORPS. PARTICIPATION IN MECEP IS CONTINGENT UPON CONDITIONAL RELEASE FROM THE AR PROGRAM BY THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS' (CMC) (RAM) AND MMEA'S APPROVAL OF THEIR AUGMENTATION REQUEST. AN APPROVED REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL RELEASE (DD FORM 368) FROM RAM MUST ACCOMPANY ALL AR APPLICATIONS. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AT MCRC (ON-E) THAT DO NOT CONTAIN AN APPROVED CONDITIONAL RELEASE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. AR MARINES WHO HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED FOR AUGMENTATION IN THE REGULAR COMPONENT OF THE MARINE CORPS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR MECEP. IF APPROVED FOR AUGMENTATION, AR MARINES SELECTED FOR MECEP WILL BE DISCHARGED FROM THE MARINE CORPS RESERVE FOR IMMEDIATE ENLISTMENT INTO THE ACTIVE COMPONENT WITH THE SAME SERVICE OBLIGATION AS OUTLINED ABOVE. AR MARINES WHO FAIL TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE COMMISSIONING PROGRAM ARE REQUIRED TO SERVE THE REMAINDER OF THEIR CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION IN THE ACTIVE ENLISTED COMPONENT.
I. AR MARINES MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 24 MONTHS TIME OF SERVICE ON THE DATE THE BOARD CONVENES OR BE WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF THEIR CURRENT END OF ACTIVE SERVICE AT THE ANTICIPATED TIME OF SELECTION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FAVORABLE CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL RELEASE.
J. REFER TO REF (D) AS WELL AS ALL APPLICABLE MARADMINS AND PUBLICATIONS REGARDING ENTITLEMENT AND RECOUPMENT OF THE SELECTIVE REENLISTMENT BONUS (SRB) IF SELECTED TO MECEP.
K. THE PAYMENT OF TUITION AND ALL OTHER ACADEMIC FEES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH PARTICIPANT. MARINES APPLYING FOR MECEP SHOULD REVIEW REFS (E) AND (F) REGARDING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE USE OF IN-SERVICE MONTGOMERY G. I. BILL AND POST 911 G. I. BILL EDUCATION BENEFITS. GRANTS AND STUDENTS LOANS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED. THE MARINE CORPS TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CANNOT BE USED. CONTACT THE VETERANS REPRESENTATIVE AT THE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FOR GUIDANCE REGARDING EDUCATION BENEFITS.
L. MARINES ARE REMINDED TO CONSIDER THE COST OF LIVING IN THE AREA THEY WOULD RESIDE AND THE TUITION COSTS AT SCHOOLS TO WHICH THEY INTEND TO APPLY. TUITION COST AT SOME UNIVERSITIES CAN EXCEED $20,000.00 PER YEAR. WHEN COMPUTING THE FINANCIAL WORKSHEET IN ACCORDANCE WITH REF (G), PROJECTED SCHOOL COSTS AND EDUCATION BENEFITS MUST BE INCLUDED. MECEP PARTICIPANTS WILL BE DISENROLLED IF THEY CANNOT MEET FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL.
M. REFER TO THE WEBSITE WWW.NROTC.NAVY.MIL FOR NROTC AFFILIATED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO APPLY.
(1) IF SELECTED, MECEP MARINES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH NROTC AFFILIATION REQUIREMENTS PER REF (B) WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL.
(2) CLOSE COORDINATION WITH THE MARINE OFFICER INSTRUCTOR AT THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY OF CHOICE IS REQUIRED IF SELECTED FOR MECEP.
N. MARINES PARTICIPATING IN MECEP ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A FULL-TIME ACADEMIC SCHEDULE THAT MEETS THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY'S FULL-TIME STUDENT STATUS AND ENABLES THEM TO GRADUATE IN THE MOST EXPEDIENT MEANS POSSIBLE. MECEP STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO GRADUATE IN 4 YEARS OR LESS, AND DEGREES REQUIRING 5 YEARS TO COMPLETE ARE USUALLY NOT AUTHORIZED. APPLICANTS MAY REQUEST A WAIVER FOR THE PURSUIT OF A TECHNICAL 5 YEAR DEGREE. MARINES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO ATTEND GRADUATE SCHOOL. MARINES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO TRANSFER TO ANOTHER UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN MECEP. MECEP MARINES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED LOCAL GEOGRAPHIC MOVES OR PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION MOVES TO TRANSFER TO ANOTHER COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY FROM WHICH ORIGINALLY ENROLLED. NO EXCEPTIONS OR WAIVERS WILL BE AUTHORIZED.
O. FULL-TIME STUDENT ENROLLMENT INCLUDES SUMMER SEMESTERS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE FRESHMAN SUMMER SEMESTER AT WHICH TIME MECEP PARTICIPANTS ATTEND OFFICER CANDIDATES SCHOOL (OCS). MECEP PARTICIPANTS ARE CONSIDERED CANDIDATES WHILE ATTENDING OCS, AND ARE ENTITLED TO PAY AND ALLOWANCES COMMENSURATE WITH THE ENLISTED GRADE SHOWN ON THE ORIGINAL ORDERS TO OCS, BUT NOT LESS THAN THAT PRESCRIBED FOR A SERGEANT.
5. CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICERS.
A. PER REFS (H) AND (I), MARINE OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN SECRET CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY. THEREFORE, ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY, INCLUDING DUAL CITIZENSHIP AND POSSESSION OF FOREIGN PASSPORTS MUST BE MET BY THE APPLICANT, AND ATTESTED TO BY THE MARINE'S COMMAND PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF THE MECEP APPLICATION.
B. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE OBTAINED A SATISFACTORY NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK WITH LOCAL AGENCY CHECK AND CREDIT CHECK (NACLC) CONDUCTED BY THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGMENT. INCLUDE EVIDENCE OF THE INVESTIGATION AS AN ENCLOSURE TO THE APPLICATION.
C. COMMANDING OFFICERS WILL REQUEST A SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY CENTRAL ADJUDICATION FACILITY, VIA THE JOINT PERSONNEL ADJUDICATION SYSTEM, FOR THOSE APPLICANTS WHO HAVE A COMPLETED NACLC BUT DO NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY.
D. APPLICANTS WHO HAVE AN INVESTIGATION THAT IS OUT OF DATE OR THAT DOES NOT SUPPORT SECRET CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY, MUST SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR NACLC PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR MECEP.
E. APPLICANT MUST ACKNOWLEDGE IN WRITING THAT IF THE NACLC DEVELOPS INFORMATION THAT DISQUALIFIES THE APPLICANT AS AN OFFICER CANDIDATE, HE OR SHE WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCHARGE. MARINES PARTICIPATING IN MECEP WHO ARE DENIED SECURITY CLEARANCES, OR HAVE THEIR SECURITY CLEARANCE REVOKED WILL BE INVOLUNTARILY DISENROLLED FROM MECEP.
F. APPLICANTS WITH DUAL CITIZENSHIP ARE REQUIRED TO INCLUDE A STATEMENT IN THEIR APPLICATION STATING THEIR WILLINGNESS TO RENOUNCE THEIR DUAL CITIZENSHIP AND TURN IN THEIR FOREIGN PASSPORT IF SELECTED FOR MECEP.
G. PER THE GUIDELINES PROVIDED BY REF (J), APPLICANTS WITH DUAL CITIZENSHIP ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE FOLLOWING ADMINISTRATIVE REMARKS (PAGE 11) ENTRY IN THEIR SERVICE RECORD BOOK PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF THEIR MECEP APPLICATION:
"I HEREBY AGREE TO RENOUNCE MY (LIST FOREIGN COUNTRY) CITIZENSHIP WITH ALL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES, IF SELECTED FOR MECEP. (IF APPLICABLE) I FURTHER AGREE TO TURN IN MY (IDENTIFY FOREIGN COUNTRY) PASSPORT TO (LIST FOREIGN COUNTRY) EMBASSY AND PROVIDE A RECEIPT TO MY COMMANDING OFFICER, IF SELECTED FOR MECEP."
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MARINE'S SIGNATURE DATE
H. PER THE GUIDELINES PROVIDED BY REF (J), COMMANDING OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER THE FOLLOWING ADMINISTRATIVE REMARKS (PAGE 11) ENTRY IN THE SERVICE RECORD BOOK OF ALL APPLICANTS PRIOR TO FORWARDING THEIR MECEP APPLICATION:
"(LIST MARINE'S NAME) HAS MET ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY PER SECNAVINST 5510.30B AND MARADMIN 458/04."
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COMMANDING OFFICER'S SIGNATURE DATE
6. MARINES APPLYING FOR MECEP MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PER REF (A) AND THIS BULLETIN:
A. IN ORDER TO EVALUATE THE NECESSITY FOR CONDUCTING MECEP PREP IN THE FUTURE, THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM COLLEGE CREDIT HOUR REQUIREMENT IS ESTABLISHED: 3 CREDITS OF ENTRY LEVEL MATH OR SCIENCE, 3 CREDITS OF ENTRY LEVEL ENGLISH, AND 6 CREDITS OF ANY OTHER COLLEGE CLASS, FOR A TOTAL OF 12 CREDIT HOURS. CREDITS MUST BE ACTUAL COLLEGE COURSES TAKEN EITHER AT COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TRADITIONAL COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, OR ONLINE COLLEGE. SMART CREDITS AND CREDITS EARNED IN HIGH SCHOOL WILL NOT COUNT TOWARDS THIS REQUIREMENT. THE TRANSFERABILITY OF THESE CREDITS AND THE ABILITY FOR A SELECTEE TO COMPLETE THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE MECEP EARLY ARE NOT AN ISSUE, BUT TO DEMONSTRATE THE NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS FOR SHOWING THE ABILITY TO ASSIMILATE INTO A COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT.
B. MARINES MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS OF ACTIVE SERVICE AS OF 28 MAY 2010.
C. MUST BE A SERGEANT OR ABOVE AS OF 28 MAY 2010.
D. MUST BE AT LEAST 20, BUT NOT HAVE REACHED 26 YEARS OF AGE BY THE PROJECTED BEGINNING DATE OF COLLEGE IF SELECTED. AGE WAIVERS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR MARINES WITH PREVIOUS COLLEGE CREDIT. THE INTENT IS TO COMMISSION THE MARINE BY AGE 30.
E. MEET THE EXEMPLARY CONDUCT PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5947 OF TITLE 10, U.S. CODE AND HAVE NO RECORD OF CONVICTION BY A GENERAL OR SPECIAL COURT-MARTIAL NOR HAVE ANY RECORD OF CONVICTION BY A CIVIL COURT FOR ANY OFFENSE, OTHER THAN MINOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS. THE TERM "CONVICTION" INCLUDES A FINDING OF GUILT OR OTHER PRETRIAL ADJUDICATION (INCLUDING A CONDITIONAL DISMISSAL OF CHARGES, PRETRIAL DIVERSION, PLEA OF NOLO CONTENDRE, ETC.) BY A FEDERAL, STATE OR FOREIGN COURT, WHETHER OR NOT A SENTENCE WAS IMPOSED, THE CONVICTION WAS LATER EXPUNGED, OR THE RECORD OF THE COURT'S DISPOSITION WAS SEALED. REFER TO REF (H) FOR DETAILED GUIDANCE REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL OFFENSE DISPOSITIONS.
F. ANY NONJUDICIAL PUNISHMENT, SUMMARY COURT-MARTIAL OR TAKEN INTO CUSTODY EITHER UNDER A VALID WARRANT OR ON PROBABLE CAUSE THAT A CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITTED BY CIVIL OR MILITARY AUTHORITIES MUST BE FULLY EXPLAINED IN AN ADDENDUM PAGE TO THE APPLICATION.
G. APPLICANTS WHO HAVE USED ILLEGAL/NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS (INCLUDING PRE-SERVICE) MUST FULLY DISCLOSE THE TYPE, NUMBER OF TIMES USED AND INCLUSIVE DATES IN AN ADDENDUM PAGE TO THE APPLICATION.
H. MUST NOT HAVE PREVIOUSLY FAILED TO COMPLETE ANY MILITARY OFFICER PROGRAM FOR UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE. ALL REASONS FOR FAILURE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF HONOR VIOLATIONS, ARE CONSIDERED WAIVERABLE. APPLICANTS DROPPED AT OWN REQUEST OR FOR PHYSICAL REASONS DURING TRAINING SHALL BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.
I. MUST HAVE ATTAINED A MINIMUM SCORE OF 225 ON THE MOST RECENTLY ADMINISTERED PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT), AND A FIRST CLASS SCORE ON THE MOST RECENTLY ADMINISTERED COMBAT FITNESS TEST (CFT) PER REF (K). A SCORE OF 225 IS A FIRST CLASS PFT FOR 17-26 YEAR OLD MARINES, BUT WILL BE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR ALL AGE GROUPS THAT APPLY TO MECEP.
J. MUST BE A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR MUST HAVE COMPLETED A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS HIGH SCHOOL AND HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PASSED THE GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL TEST.
K. APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS A MINIMUM COMBINED SCORE OF 74 OR HIGHER ON THEIR ARMED FORCES QUALIFICATION TEST OR A MINIMUM COMBINED MATH AND CRITICAL READING SCORE OF 1000 OR HIGHER ON THE SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (SAT) WITH A MINIMUM VERBAL CATEGORY SCORE OF 400 FROM THE SAME TEST OR A MINIMUM COMPOSITE SCORE OF 22 ON THE AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST (ACT) TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. NO WAIVERS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR TEST SCORE REQUIREMENTS.
(1) ARRANGEMENTS AND COORDINATION WITH ARMY TESTING FACILITIES IN KUWAIT AND AFGHANISTAN HAVE BEEN MADE TO TEST MARINES. ARMY TESTING FACILITIES IN KUWAIT ARE LOCATED AT CAMP DOHA AND CAMP STRONGHOLD FREEDOM, AND IN AFGHANISTAN ARE AT KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, BAGRAM AIR BASE, AND CAMP PHOENIX, KABUL. ADDITIONAL TESTING FACILITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN SAUDI ARABIA AND QATAR. IF NOT LOCATED WITHIN 50 MILES OF A MARINE CORPS EDUCATION CENTER OR TEST SITE OR IF OTHER EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES EXIST REGARDING ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY (ASVAB) TEST OR ASVAB RETESTING CONTACT CAPT NADER OR GYSGT TALLENT (MRA) AT DSN 278-9368 OR COMM (703) 784-9368 OR FAX: (703) 784-9574.
(2) TO ENSURE THAT SAT AND ACT TEST RESULTS ARE FORWARDED TO MCRC (ON-E), CODE 5455 MUST BE ENTERED IN THE BLOCK TITLED "REPORT TO COLLEGES AND SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS" ON THE SAT REGISTRATION FORM. APPLICANTS TAKING THE ACT USE CODE 0657.
(3) IT IS THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE TEST SCORES ARE RECEIVED BY MCRC (ON-E).
L. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR WORLD-WIDE ASSIGNMENT AND QUALIFIED TO REENLIST OR AUGMENT PER REFS (L) AND (M) AS APPLICABLE.
7. WAIVERS OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS IF PROVIDED FOR BY LAW AND NOT EXCLUDED BY THIS BULLETIN.
A. PER TITLE 10, U.S. CODE, U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT CANNOT BE CONSIDERED FOR A WAIVER.
B. TEST SCORE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE WAIVED.
C. PREVIOUS ENLISTMENT WAIVERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED AND RESUBMITTED FOR A COMMISSIONING WAIVER IN THE MARINE'S BASIC APPLICATION. THE COMMANDING OFFICER MUST ALSO ADDRESS IN DETAIL THEIR RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDING GRANTING OF A WAIVER.
D. REQUESTS FOR WAIVERS OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS WITH APPROPRIATE JUSTIFICATION. SERVICE RECORD BOOK PAGE 11 ENTRIES FOR COUNSELING DO NOT REQUIRE A WAIVER.
E. APPLICANTS WITH BODY MARKINGS, WHICH INCLUDES TATTOOS, BRANDINGS, BODY PIERCING, AND BODY MUTILATION, MUST INCLUDE AS ENCLOSURES IN THEIR APPLICATION CLOSE UP PHOTO(S) OF EACH BODY MARKING ADDRESSING THE CONTENT (WHAT THE BODY MARKING IS AND WHAT IT MEANS), LOCATION, SIZE, NUMBER OF BODY MARKINGS AND DATE BODY MARKING WAS MADE. DO NOT ELECTRONICALLY SEND PHOTOS OF TATTOOS AND BODY MARKINGS TO MMSB FOR FILING IN THE OMPF. IN ADDITION SUBMIT FULL LENGTH PHOTO(S) OF APPLICANT IN PHYSICAL TRAINING GEAR (GREEN SHORTS, GREEN T-SHIRT) FROM EACH ANGLE OF BODY MARKINGS (SUCH AS SIDE-FRONT-BACK). A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION DETAILING CRITERIA CITED BY THIS PARAGRAPH OF BODY MARKINGS LOCATED IN PRIVATE AREAS WILL SUFFICE. REF (N) PROVIDES AMPLIFICATION TO THE MARINE CORPS TATTOO POLICY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH REF (N), CG, MCRC IS THE FINAL ADJUDICATING AUTHORITY FOR ANY TATTOO ISSUE INVOLVING ACCESSIONS (BOTH OFFICER AND ENLISTED), TO INCLUDE ENLISTED MARINES WHO MAY APPLY FOR COMMISSIONING OR A WARRANT OFFICER PROGRAM.
8. COMMAND SCREENING AND REVIEW.
A. COMMANDERS MUST SCREEN ALL BODY MARKINGS. THE COMMANDER MUST STATE IN THE FIRST ENDORSEMENT, "I HAVE VIEWED THE APPLICANT'S BODY MARKNGS (MUST SPECIFY THE TYPE OF BODY MARKINGS). PHOTOGRAPHS AND A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF THE BODY MARKINGS ARE PROVIDED AS AN ENCLOSURE, AND THEY (ARE) OR (ARE NOT) WITHIN THE MARINE CORPS STANDARDS PER THE MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS." ADDITIONALLY, THE TATTOO SCREENING FORM AND STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED BY A COMMISSIONED OFFICER AND FORWARDED AS PART OF THE APPLICATION. TATTOO SCREENING FORM AND STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING CAN BE OBTAINED BY ACCESSING THE MCRC WEBSITE AT WWW.MARINES.USMC.MIL/G3/OFFICER/MECEP.HTM.
B. COMMANDING OFFICERS IN THE CHAIN OF COMMAND HAVING SPECIAL COURT-MARTIAL CONVENING AUTHORITY WILL CONVENE A LOCAL BOARD TO INTERVIEW THE APPLICANT(S). IF POSSIBLE, THE BOARD WILL CONSIST OF AT LEAST THREE OFFICERS. IF THE COMMAND'S OFFICER POPULATION ALLLOWS, BOARD MEMBER COMPOSITION SHOULD REPRESENT THE RACE AND SEX OF THE EXPECTED APPLICANT. THE BOARD WILL INTERVIEW THE APPLICANT AND MAKE AN APPROPRIATE RECOMMENDATION TO THE CONVENING AUTHORITY CONCERNING THE APPLICANT'S POTENTIAL FOR COMMISSIONED SERVICE, ACADEMIC POTENTIAL, CHARACTERISTICS, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. COMMANDING OFFICERS WILL FORWARD A COPY OF THE INTERVIEW BOARD REPORT IN THE FORMAT REFLECTED IN THE APPLICATION SAMPLE LOCATED ON THE MCRC WEBSITE AS ENCLOSURE (1) OF THE MARINE'S APPLICATION.
C. COMMANDING OFFICERS SHOULD FOLLOW THE SAMPLE FORMAT FOR THE FIRST ENDORSEMENT REFLECTED IN THE APPLICATION SAMPLE LOCATED ON THE MCRC WEBSITE.
D. WHEN AN APPLICANT OR PROSPECTIVE APPLICANT FOR THE MECEP IS EITHER IN RECEIPT OF PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS) ORDERS OR RECEIVES PCS ORDERS AFTER APPLICATION, COMMANDING OFFICERS WILL INFORM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS (MMEA-8) BY MESSAGE THAT THE APPLICANT HAS APPLIED FOR THE MECEP AND THE COMMANDING OFFICER REQUEST DISPOSITION OF PENDING ORDERS.
E. COMMANDING OFFICERS MAY RECOMMEND REMOVAL OF A MARINE FROM MECEP PRIOR TO DETACHMENT FROM THEIR COMMAND IF THE MARINE BECOMES THE SUBJECT OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION, BY SUBMITTING A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO THE CG, MCRC (ON-E).
F. THE APPLICANT'S PFT AND CFT SCORES ARE A KEY COMPONENT OF THE SELECTION PROCESS. AT A MINIMUM, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A 225 PFT AND FIRST CLASS CFT SCORE. LIST THE APPLICANT'S PFT SCORE BY EACH EVENT, BOTH BY RAW SCORE AND THE POINT VALUE AND TOTAL SCORE. ENSURE THE MARINE'S PFT AND CFT SCORES ARE REPORTED IN THE MARINE CORPS TOTAL FORCE SYSTEM (MCTFS) AND ON THE DATA SHEET.
G. APPLICANTS MUST BE FOUND FINANCIALLY QUALIFIED FOR ASSIGNMENT TO INDEPENDENT DUTY. COMMANDING OFFICERS ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE THE INDEPENDENT DUTY COMMANDING OFFICER'S FINANCIAL WORKSHEET ON THE APPLICANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINANCIAL STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY REF (G), APPENDIX' E AND F. INCLUDE THE COMMANDING OFFICER'S FINANCIAL WORKSHEET AS A ENCLOSURE WITH THE APPLICATION. DISCUSS WITH THE APPLICANT, THE COST OF LIVING IN AN INDEPENDENT DUTY AREA; THE COST OF TUITION AND EXPENSES INCURRED WHILE ATTENDING COLLEGE; AND THE APPLICANT'S PLAN FOR PAYING EDUCATION EXPENSES. A STATEMENT REGARDING THE COMPLETION OF THE FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND THE MARINE'S FINANCIAL SUITABILITY FOR ASSIGNMENT TO AN INDEPENDENT DUTY AREA SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMMANDING OFFICER'S ENDORSEMENT.
H. COMMANDING OFFICERS MUST COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENTS STATED IN PARAGRAPH 7 OF REF (A).
I. THE SERVICE AGREEMENT AND STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING DENTAL REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING OCS MUST BE, SIGNED AND DATED BY THE APPLICANT AND WITNESSED BY A COMMISSIONED OFFICER. INCLUDE THE COMPLETED SERVICE AGREEMENT AND STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AS ENCLOSURES WITH THE APPLICATION.
J. COMMANDERS ARE REQUIRED TO ENSURE THAT EACH MARINE APPLYING FOR AN ENLISTED TO OFFICER PROGRAM READS AND UNDERSTANDS THE MARINE CORPS POLICY ON FRATERNIZATION. EACH MARINE MUST SIGN THE FOLLOWING SERVICE RECORD BOOK PAGE 11 ENTRY:
"I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MARINE CORPS POLICY ON FRATERNIZATION. I UNDERSTAND THAT, AS A COMMISSIONED OFFICER, I WILL BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT MYSELF AS AN OFFICER WITH RESPECT TO ALL ENLISTED PERSONNEL, OF ANY SERVICE, AT ALL TIMES. SPECIFICALLY, I UNDERSTAND THAT I MAY HAVE TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN MY CURRENT PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER SERVICE MEMBERS IF I BECOME AN OFFICER. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT FRATERNIZATION IS AN OFFENSE UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE." FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PRE EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIPS, THE MARINE APPLYING FOR AN ENLISTED TO OFFICER PROGRAM SHOULD CONTACT THEIR LOCAL STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE OFFICE.
9. PER REFS (O), AND (P), EACH MARINE IS PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THE ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF THEIR OFFICIAL MILITARY PERSONNEL FILES (OMPF) AND MASTER BRIEF SHEET (MBS). THE OMPF AND MBS(S) MAY BE ORDERED VIA THE MMSB ORGANIZATIONAL MAILBOX AT SMB.MANPOWER.MMSB(AT SIGN)USMC.MIL OR VIA FAX REQUEST TO MMSB-10 AT FAX NUMBER (703) 784-5792 OR DSN 278-5792 OR BY MAIL:
HEADQUARTERS U.S. MARINE CORPS (MMSB-10)
2008 ELLIOT ROAD
QUANTICO, VA 22134-5030
TELEPHONIC REQUESTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. MARINES SHOULD REVIEW THEIR OMPF AND MBS WELL AHEAD OF THE MECEP APPLICATION DEADLINE TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT TIME TO UPDATE THEIR OMPF, MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS TO FITNESS REPORT DATE GAPS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTIONS. DO NOT DELAY ACCOMPLISHING THIS REVIEW. REQUESTING AN OMPF OR MBS, MAILING DELAYS, AND ANY FOLLOW-ON CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKES TIME. MARINES ARE ADVISED THAT THE OMPF AND MBS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD ROOM IN ADVANCE OF THE CONVENING DATE. THEREFORE, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT MARINES REVIEW THEIR OMPF AND MBS IN A TIMELY MANNER. IF DEFICIENCIES, MISSING FITNESS REPORTS AND GAPS, OR UNREADABLE DOCUMENTS ARE PRESENT IN THE OMPF, MARINES ARE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECTING THE PROBLEM OFFICIALLY WITH CMC (MMSB-20).
10. PER REF (P) DIGITAL PHOTOS SHOULD BE NO OLDER THAN 12 MONTHS. MARINES MAY ENSURE THAT DIGITAL PHOTOS WERE RECEIVED AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: WWW.MMSB.USMC.MIL. IF A DIGITAL PHOTO HAS BEEN SENT TO MANPOWER MANAGEMENT SUPPORT BRANCH (MMSB), MAKE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IN THE APPLICATION: "A DIGITAL PHOTO HAS BEEN SENT TO MMSB WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS." DO NOT ENCLOSE THE PRINTOUT FROM MMSB. NOT ALL COMMANDS HAVE TRANSITIONED TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS, THEREFORE, A PAPER PRINTOUT OF THE PHOTOGRAPH IS STILL REQUIRED AS AN ENCLOSURE TO THE APPLICATION FOR THOSE APPLICANTS THAT DO NOT HAVE A DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPH ON FILE WITH MMSB FOR FILING IN THE OMPF.
11. PER REF (Q), MARINE OFFICERS REQUIRE 20 YEARS OF ACTIVE DUTY WITH 10 YEARS OF ACTIVE COMMISSIONED SERVICE FOR RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY AS A COMMISSIONED OFFICER.
12. UPON COMPLETION OF REVIEW BY THE COMMANDING OFFICER, PRECOMMISSIONING MEDICAL DOCUMENTS MUST EITHER BE INCLUDED WITH THE APPLICATION AS AN ENCLOSURE OR SCANNED ENCRYPTED AND FORWARDED ELECTRONICALLY BY EMAIL TO MCRCON@MARINES.USMC.MIL. ENSURE YOU NAME THE SCANNED DOCUMENT BY APPLICANT'S LAST NAME-MECEP. IF NO SCANNER IS AVAILABLE, MAIL TO CG, MCRC (ON-E), 3280 RUSSELL ROAD, QUANTICO, VA 22193-5103. MEDICAL DOCUMENTS MUST INCLUDE A REPORT OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION (DD FORM 2808); REPORT OF MEDICAL HISTORY (DD FORM 2807-1); AND AN ANNUAL CERTIFICATION IF APPLICABLE. PHYSICALS MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO APPLICATION YEAR.
13. MARINES CURRENTLY DEPLOYED TO IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN OR OTHER TERRITORIES THAT DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO MEDICAL FACILITIES MAY BE AUTHORIZED A DELAY IN SUBMISSION OF PRECOMMISSIONING MEDICAL DOCUMENTS ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. REQUEST FOR DELAY OF PRECOMMISSIONING MEDICAL DOCUMENTS CAN BE EMAILED ENCRYPTED TO THE POINT OF CONTACT ON THIS MARADMIN NO LATER THAN 30 JULY 2010.
14. COMMANDING OFFICERS MUST CLOSELY REVIEW THE MEDICAL FORMS TO ENSURE CORRECTNESS AND COMPLETENESS. PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
A. MARKS AND SCARS MUST BE LISTED.
B. DENTAL CLASS MUST BE TYPE 1 OR 2.
C. URINALYSIS AND SEROLOGY MUST CONTAIN COMPLETE RESULTS. TEST DRAWN OR RESULTS PENDING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
D. HIV RESULTS MUST INCLUDE DATE TESTED AND ROSTER NUMBER. HIV TEST DRAWN OR RESULTS PENDING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
E. IF EYESIGHT IS OTHER THAN 20-20 UNCORRECTED, A MANIFEST REFRACTION IS REQUIRED. IF VISION DOES NOT CORRECT TO 20-20, A CURRENT OPHTHALMOLOGY EVALUATION IS REQUIRED. LASIK SURGERY PERFORMED MUST HAVE PRE-OPERATIVE AND POST-OPERATIVE REPORTS INCLUDED WITH THE MEDICAL DOCUMENTS.
F. AN AUDIOMETER MUST BE COMPLETE. IF ANY NUMBERS ARE OUTSIDE THE NORMAL RANGE, SUBMIT A REPEAT AUDIOGRAM AND AN EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CONSULTATION.
G. FEMALE APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT PELVIC EXAM TO INCLUDE A CURRENT PREGNANCY TEST AND A PAP SMEAR.
H. ENSURE ALL "YES" ANSWERS ON DD FORM 2807-1 ARE EXPLAINED BY THE PHYSICIAN IN BLOCK 25 AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.
15. PRE-COMMISSIONING PHYSICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED PER CHAPTER 15 OF REF (R). REF (R) CAN BE ACCESSED VIA THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: HTTP:WWW.MED.NAVY.MIL/DIRECTIVES/PAGES/NAVMEDP-MANMED.ASPX. ADDITIONAL MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION OR TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON PUBLICATION OF THE SELECTION LIST, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTEE TO CONTACT MCRC (ON-E) TO ENSURE THAT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS ARE MET PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ORDERS.
16. MARINES MUST MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND PERFORMANCE, AND IN THE EVENT A COMMAND NO LONGER RECOMMENDS A MARINE FOR THE PROGRAM DUE TO DISCIPLINARY, OR OTHER ACTION SUBSEQUENT TO SELECTION, NOTIFY THIS COMMAND AT COMMERCIAL (703) 784-9446 OR DSN 278-9446.
17. APPLICANTS CAN OBTAIN MECEP APPLICATION FORM, AND VIEW A SAMPLE MECEP APPLICATION EXAMPLE BY ACCESSING THE MCRC WEBSITE AT WWW.MARINES.USMC.MIL. FROM MCRC WEBSITE SELECT PROGRAMS, OFFICER PROGRAMS, ENLISTED TO OFFICER PROGRAMS, MECEP, AND APPLICATION FORMS.
18. FOR CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION, INCLUDE A SELF ADDRESSED NONPOSTAGE ENVELOPE ALONG WITH A LETTER OF RECEIPT WITH THE APPLICATION. THE ENVELOPE MUST BE PROPERLY ADDRESSED (ALL CAPS) TO THE UNIT TO ENSURE PROPER RETURN. UNADDRESSED ENVELOPES WILL NOT BE RETURNED. COMMANDERS MAY INITIATE TRACER ACTION IF A RECEIPT IS NOT RECEIVED 30 DAYS AFTER THE APPLICATION IS MAILED TO CG, MCRC (ON-E).
19. PROCESSING AND SELECTION BOARD REOCCURRENCES PERTAINING TO APPLICATION DISCREPANCIES INCLUDE:
A. FULL SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER BEING PARTLY OR TOTALLY BLACKED OUT.
B. MISSING OR ABSENCE OF CG'S ENDORSEMENT.
C. CO'S FINANCIAL WORKSHEET INCOMPLETE, NOT SIGNED/DATED BY CO, AND QUALIFICATION/UNQUALIFICATION NOT DESIGNATED.
D. MISSING/INCOMPLETE MECEP APPLICATION FORM.
E. AWARD CITATION WRITE-UPS MISSING FROM OMPF.
F. PROMOTION PHOTO NOT SUBMITTED OR NOT UPDATED IN OMPF.
G. INFORMATION IN THE APPLICATION NOT DOCUMENTED IN THE OMPF OR MCTFS.
H. HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS UNREADABLE OR INCOMPLETE.
I. CURRENT HEIGHT/WEIGHT MISSING.
J. SMART TRANSCRIPTS SUBMITTED (NOT REQUIRED).
K. EXPIRED OR INCOMPLETE MEDICAL INFORMATION.
L. CURRENT PFT SCORE.
20. THIS BULLETIN IS APPLICABLE TO THE MARINE CORPS RESERVE.
21. THIS BULLETIN IS CANCELLED 30 JULY 2011 22. RELEASE AUTHORIZED BY MAJGEN ROBERT E. MILSTEAD JR., CG, MCRC.//