Program Nine is the designation given naval reservists who support various USMC units and activities. Historically, there has been a lack of information available on what Program Nine is, who is assigned, where they are assigned, how they need to be administered when assigned to a Marine unit or activity, and what the Marine Corps can do to ensure highly qualified and motivated personnel are recruited, retained, and trained for these billets. Although Commander, Naval Reserve Force (COMNAVRESFOR) has overall
responsibility, administration of these reservists has been delegated to both Commander, Naval Air Reserve Force (COMNAVAIRESFOR) and Commander, Naval Surface Reserve Force (COMNAVSURFRESFOR). Commander, Marine Forces Reserve
(COMMARFORRES) executes peacetime management within the Marine Corps of Program Nine personnel.