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CONTENTS
CHAPTER
INTRODUCTION
1

RECRUITING POLICIES

2

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

3

MARINE CORPS OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAMS

4

APPLICATION PROCESSING

5

MEDICAL PROCESSING

APPENDIX
A

TABLE OF STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS

B

MCRC WAIVER MATRIX GUIDE

C

LIST OF TYPICAL OFFENSES

D

WAIVER CHECKLIST

E

WAIVER APPROVAL AND DOCUMENTATION

F

DUAL CITZEN PASSPORT MEMORANDUM TEMPLETE

G

CONFIRMATION OF DESTRUCTION OF PASSPORT

H

THE BASIC SCHOOL CHECKLIST

I

LIST OF HISTORIC BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
(HBCUs) AND HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTES (HSIs)

J-Y

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INTRODUCTION
0001. PURPOSE. This order is issued to promulgate policies and procedures
for the guidance of personnel assigned to duties involving the procurement of
officers of Marines, to establish the recruiting policies, to establish
procedures governing the processing of applicants, and to summarize
recruiting programs to be used in accomplishing the officer accession
recruiting mission.
0002.

STATUS

1. The policies and procedures in this order apply to MCRC staff agencies
and field commanders who are authorized to recruit for the Marine Corps.
2. Any deviation from the instructions in this order must be authorized by
the CG, MCRC.
0003. RESPONSIBILITY. The CG, MCRC is responsible for the accuracy,
currency, modification, and distribution of this order. The MCRC staff and
field commanders are responsible for the timely submission of changes and the
physical maintenance of copies of this order.
0004.

COPIES

1. Subordinate commands are authorized to reproduce copies of this order for
official use in support of the officer recruiting mission.
2. Copies will not be provided outside of government agencies, the Marine
Corps or MCRC, without approval of the CG, MCRC.
0005.

ORGANIZATION

1. This order is organized into chapters identified by an Arabic numeral as
listed in the overall contents.
2. Paragraph numbering is based on four digits. The first digit indicates
the chapter; the next digit, the section, the final two digits the general
major paragraph number; and the combinations which follow the decimal point,
the subparagraph number; e.g., 3103.3a (2) refers to chapter 3, section 1,
general major paragraph number 03, subparagraph 3a(2).
3. Pages are numbered in separate series by chapter number, with the chapter
number preceding each page number; e.g., the fourth page of chapter 2 is
shown as 2-4.
0006. CHANGES. The MCRC will publish changes to this order per established
criteria. Such changes are numbered consecutively. Record receipt and entry
of such changes on the page provided for that purpose.

0007. METHODS OF CITATION.
following manner:

Reference paragraphs in this order in the

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1.

For correspondence:
Ref: (a) MCRC OCM, par. 3212.2a

2.

For messages and NAVGRAM's:
REF/A/DOC/MCRC (RE)/15JUN97//
AMPN/REF A IS THE MCRC OCM.//

NOTE: Always refer to the Telecommunications Users Manual (NTP 3) for
correct formatting. Identify the paragraph referenced in the message text.
3.

For directives:
Ref: (a) MCRCO 1100.2A, par. 3212.2a

4.

Personnel records and forms only:
Ref: MCRC OCM, para 3212.2a

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CHAPTER 1
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PARAGRAPH

PAGE

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1100

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ACCEPTANCE FOR COMMISSIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1101

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MISSION OF MARINE CORPS RECRUITING COMMAND . . . . . . .

1102

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ORGANIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1103

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MISSION OF THE OFFICER SELECTION OFFICER . . . . . . . .

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RESPONSIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1105

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ASSIGNMENT OF OSOs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1106

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GENERAL DUTIES OF OSOs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1107

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RECRUITING ETHICS

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PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS AND APPLICABILITY OF THE
PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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UNIFORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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INSPECTIONS

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1111

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS . . . . .

1112

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REFERRING APPLICANTS TO HIGHER AUTHORITY . . . . . . . .

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SELECTION, NONSELECTION, OR WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICANTS

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CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PERMISSIVE TEMPORARY ADDITIONAL DUTY . . . . . . . . . .

1116

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AWAITING ACTIVE DUTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1117

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PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING AND REPORTING DEMONSTRATIONS . .

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IDENTIFICATION OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING
THAT BAR RECRUITING PERSONNEL FROM THEIR PREMISES

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PURPOSE

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TRICARE BENEFITS FOR NEWLY COMMISSIONED RESERVE OFFICERS

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CHAPTER 1
RECRUITING POLICIES
1100. PURPOSE. This section contains general policy and instructions governing
the accession of both Prior Service (PS) and Non-Prior Service (NPS) officers
into the United States Marine Corps (USMC). This section outlines procedures
that foster professional military standards for Marines serving on the
independent duty of recruiting.
1101. ACCEPTANCE FOR COMMISSIONING. All applicants who meet prescribed
standards are acceptable for consideration for commissioning. No applicant will
be refused consideration for commissioning because of race, color, religion,
national origin, or gender, or sexual orientation if the applicant is otherwise
qualified in accordance with the provisions in this order.
1102. MISSION OF MARINE CORPS RECRUITING COMMAND. The ultimate objective of
the Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) is the perpetuation of the Marine
Corps and the standards of preparedness and military vigor that Marines have
upheld since 1775. The immediate impact that recruiting has on the Marine Corps
requires that standards for enlistment be strictly set to ensure that future
Marines will maintain our tradition of excellence. Accordingly, the mission of
the Marine Corps is to “Make Marines, Win Battles, and Return Quality Citizens”
to their communities.
1103.

ORGANIZATION

1. Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) is
assigned primary staff cognizance for all Marine Corps officer accessions and is
the table of organization sponsor for Officer Selection Teams (OST).
2. Commanding General, MCRC. The Commanding General (CG), MCRC directs and
assigns the Region CGs to meet specific officer recruiting missions. CG, MCRC
has the responsibility of assigning mission requirements based on program
component and category to meet its accession mission.
3. CG, Eastern and Western Recruiting Regions. CG, Eastern Recruiting Region
(ERR) and CG, Western Recruiting Region (WRR) direct and assign Marine Corps
District (MCD) Commanding Officers (CO) to meet specific officer recruiting
missions. They have the responsibility of assigning mission requirements based
on program component and category.
4. Region Assistant for Officer Procurement. The Region Assistant for Officer
Procurement (RAOP) is the principal staff officer responsible to the Region CG
for the planning and execution of the officer procurement mission.
5. MCD CO. MCD COs are assigned the responsibility for the attainment of
officer program mission requirements as specified annually by directives from
ERR and WRR.
6. MCD Assistant for Officer Procurement. The Assistant for Officer
Procurement (AOP) is the principle staff officer responsible to the MCD CO for
the planning and execution of the officer procurement mission.
7. Recruiting Station Commanding Officer. The Recruiting Station (RS)
Commanding Officer (CO) is responsible to the MCD CO for the attainment of
assigned officer program missions, as established by the MCD CO and retention of
officer candidates until assigned to active duty. Normally, each RS CO has one
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or more OSTs assigned to the recruiting stations that are responsible to the MCD
CO for officer procurement. Additionally, the RS Executive Officer (XO) is the
program manager of the 4-Year Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC)
Marine-Option Scholarship Program.
1104. MISSION OF THE OFFICER SELECTION OFFICER. The mission of the Officer
Selection Officer (OSO) is to submit highly qualified applicants, in the numbers
required, for respective officer candidate programs and to ensure that all
selected candidates report to training and are appointed to a commissioned
grade.
1105.

RESPONSIBILITY

1. MCD COs are responsible for the procurement of applicants for active duty
and reserve officer candidate programs within their respective areas and to
properly manage and supervise the officer procurement mission.
2. All members of the recruiting service and Inspector-Instructors (I&I)
assigned to Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) units within each MCD must be
familiar with all officer procurement programs and should actively assist the
OSTs in obtaining prospects and processing applicants.
3. Marine Officer Instructors (MOI) are members of the staff of NROTC units
which come under the direct control of the Naval Education and Training Command
(NETC) and Naval Service Training Command (NSTC). MOIs are responsible for
training midshipmen and Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP)
students in the NROTC program, and are expected to support Marine Corps officer
procurement efforts on campus. Any problems regarding the coordination of these
efforts should be referred to MCRC, Officer Programs (OP).
1106. ASSIGNMENT OF OSOs. All officers are assigned by the Deputy Commandant
(DC), M&RA to officer selection duty by the appropriate Table of Organization
(T/O) line number. MCD COs has the prerogative to subsequently reassign an
officer to another T/O line number without prior authorization.
1107.

GENERAL DUTIES OF OSOs

1. OSOs are carefully selected for duty and serve as representatives of the
Marine Corps. Their personal appearance and professionalism is expected to
impress both faculty and students with the high standards of the Marine Corps
and the appeal of military service.
2.

OSOs are charged with the following responsibilities:

a. The professional conduct of the OST while processing is usually an
applicant's personal introduction to the Marine Corps. If the OSOs integrity,
efficiency, courtesy, and tact prevail, the prospect will most likely view the
Marine Corps as a positive life choice.
b. Prospecting for, selling, and selecting the best and most fully
qualified applicants for submission to a selection board leading to the
appointment to commissioned grade in the Active and Reserve components of the
Marine Corps, in the numbers and categories required. Particular care must be
taken to prevent erroneous or fraudulent contracts.
c.

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d. Preparing officer candidates for training and the transition from
civilian to life as a company grade officer. Applicants must be honestly
informed of what they can expect from the Marine Corps and what the Marine Corps
expects from them.
e. Maintaining the motivation of those enrolled in officer candidate
programs so they remain qualified and persist in their efforts to obtain a
commission and be assigned to active duty.
f. Submission of Request for Appointment (RFA) packages to ensure the
timely commissioning of candidates.
(1) Platoon Leaders Class and Platoon Leaders Class (Law) Timeline.
RFAs for Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) and PLC (Law) candidates will be submitted
to MCRC, Officer Appointments (OA) no less than 120 days prior to the projected
commissioning date. The projected commissioning date will normally fall within
30 days of the graduation date from the college or university. PLC (Law)
candidates commission at OCS graduation because they already have an
undergraduate degree.
(2) Officer Candidate Class Program Timeline. RFAs for Officer
Candidate Class (OCC) applicants will be submitted to MCRC, OA in accordance
with the current published Letter of Instruction (LOI).
(3) RFA Submission Format. MCDs shall submit all PLC and OCC RFAs, in
accordance with the current checklist. The checklist is to be used as a cover
sheet, incorporating the required documents to meet the established
commissioning requirements. Incomplete RFAs will not be processed by MCRC, OA.
OSOs will refer to paragraph 4105 of this Order regarding RFA submission
timelines.
g. Orders to The Basic School. All second lieutenants must be screened
prior to reporting at The Basic School (TBS). See paragraph 4107 of this oOrder
for specific requirements.
h.
1108.

Performing such other duties as may be assigned.
RECRUITING ETHICS

1. Penalty for Knowingly Contracting or Commissioning Ineligible Applicants.
Article 84, effecting unlawful enlistment, appointment, or separation. Uniform
Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), expressly states: “Any person subject to this
chapter who effects an enlistment or appointment in, or separation from the
Armed Forces, of any person who is known to him/her to be ineligible for that
enlistment, appointment, or separation because it is prohibited by law,
regulation, or order, shall be punished as a courts-martial may direct."
2.

Recruiting Promises

a. Recruiting personnel will not make oral or written promises to
applicants, parents, or others except as authorized by this order or by other
appropriate Marine Corps directives. Misrepresentation or deception, to include
implied or direct assurances and/or promises, is strictly prohibited. Further,
recruiting personnel will not suggest that personal correspondence to the CG,
MCRC or to a political representative will give the applicant preference or
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evaluated on their individual merits and qualifications alone using a "whole
person" concept.
b. Recruiting personnel are obligated to ensure that applicants fully
understand the true nature and scope of their agreement with the Marine Corps.
Special care must be taken to clarify or avoid any statements, oral or written,
that could possibly be construed or misinterpreted as a promise. There are some
matters that must receive special emphasis so that applicants will have a true
and proper understanding. These are matters that relate to:
(1) Incentive Programs,
(2) Geographical or Duty stations,
(3) Promotions,
(4) Educational opportunities,
(5) Meaning and requirements of Military Service Obligation (MSO).
c. All applicants will be treated with courtesy and consideration,
particularly non-selected applicants. Such applicants must be made to feel that
the Marine Corps regrets they cannot be accepted and that their interest in the
Marine Corps is appreciated.
d. Under no circumstances shall recruiting personnel directly or indirectly
characterize life in the Marine Corps as a life of ease and pleasure. Instead,
our life should be depicted as a life that offers men and women a military
career where technical training, education, and other rewards are available for
those who excel. The Marine Corps is a challenging career. If properly
presented, this should be sufficient attraction for young men and women of the
desired character.
e. Recruiting personnel must reinforce that only those promises actually
written into the enlistment contract (DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment
Document, and Service Agreements) will be kept. The Enlistment/Reenlistment
documents and service agreements clarify any enlistment promises and must be
stressed so that applicants have a legitimate understanding of their
significance.
f. Real or implied promises that cannot be honored result in consequences
that are seriously damaging to our recruiting efforts. Questionable recruiting
practices jeopardize mission accomplishment. They also discredit the integrity
of the individual Marine, MCRC, and the Marine Corps. Such methods are not
condoned and will not be employed.
3. Recruiter Intervention with the Judicial System. Under no circumstances
will recruiting personnel directly or indirectly intervene on behalf of a
prospective applicant or candidate who is awaiting action by court authorities.
a. Recruiting personnel will not appear in court or before judicial
authorities at any time (e.g. District Attorney (DA), Assistant DA, Prosecuting
Authority, etc...) nor will they initiate communication with the same, with or
on behalf of any applicant or candidate.
b. Informal conversations with defense attorneys, probation, or parole
officers will be limited to explaining Marine Corps recruiting policies. No
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opinions will be given that would suggest that enlistment or retention of an
unqualified individual is a possibility. The normal course of court
action must be allowed to occur without the assistance, intervention, or
influence of recruiting personnel and/or NSTC Staff.
c. OSOs will not initiate an application on a prospective applicant who is
awaiting action from criminal court authorities. This includes, but is not
limited to fines, restitution, probation, or any other court imposed
restrictions.
4. Reporting Recruiting Irregularities. Organizational reporting procedures
for incidents of recruiting malpractice or misconduct are set forth in the
current edition of MCRCO 1130.1_. In addition, all MCRC personnel who become
aware of or suspect recruiting irregularities must report such activities to
their immediate superior. Region CGs, MCD COs, and RS COs will initiate
inquiries into all allegations or complaints of recruiting irregularities.
5. Bribes. Department of Defense (DoD) regulations require any bribe attempts
of government employees be reported. Should an applicant attempt to bribe OST
personnel for any reason, the facts will be reported to the MCD CO who will
forward the report to the MCRC, OP via the chain of command. The applicant will
be rejected as undesirable.
6.

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

a. The nature of recruiting is such that we are under daily public
scrutiny. As such, any action which jeopardizes the public trust and confidence
will adversely affect our ability to accomplish our mission.
b. Recruiters often provide the first impression of the Marine Corps for
many applicants, their friends and families; thus, their conduct must be above
reproach at all times. Vulgar, sexually explicit, or obscene language or
conduct is unprofessional and will not be tolerated. Further, members of either
sex, whether prospects, applicants, former applicants or disqualified
applicants, should never be made to feel that a recruiter or any member of the
MCRC is ever taking advantage of a situation. Even the appearance of a
situation that could be construed as inappropriate will not be tolerated.
Failure to adhere to this policy could result in administrative and disciplinary
action.
c. It is imperative that all Marines, Sailors, civilian employees and
poolees of the command understand the Marine Corps policy on discrimination and
sexual harassment as defined in MCO 1000.9_. Commanders at all levels will
ensure that every member under their charge has been provided discrimination and
sexual harassment training and education in accordance with the current Marine
Corps Order.
d. Applicants will be advised of the Marine Corps policy regarding Sexual
Assault, Harassment and Discrimination and sign a Statement of Understanding
(SOU) outlining the Marine Corps Policy. The SOU will be marked as Annex "A" to
the DD Form 4 Enlistment Contract. Members while in the officer candidate pool
will receive additional training regarding this policy.
1109.

PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS AND APPLICABILITY OF THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974

1. Release of information pertaining to military personnel, applicants, and
dependents to unauthorized individuals or agencies outside of the DoD is
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prohibited. This restriction includes, but is not limited to, the release of
mailing lists or rosters.
2. As a preliminary step in enlistment processing, recruiters will require
applicants to complete Privacy Act Statements; NAVMC Form 11000, Privacy Act
Statement For Marine Corps Personnel and Pay Records, and DD Form 2005, Privacy
Act-Health Care Statement.
3. When unresolved criminal conduct on the part of an applicant is suspected,
release of any information about the applicant to agencies outside DoD is not
authorized, except to a law enforcement agency. However, a law enforcement
agency must request specific information. Its request may be made by any
available means of communication to accomplish its mission. The request must
both specify the particular record or portion desired, and also explain the law
enforcement purpose for which the record of information is being requested.
When records or information are disclosed in this manner, applicants do not have
to consent to the release, but an account of the disclosure is mandatory. MCO
P5211.2B, Privacy Act of 1974, contains policies, conditions, and procedures
governing the collection, safeguarding, maintenance, use, access, amendment, and
dissemination of personal information in systems of records kept by the
Marine Corps.
4. Restrictions also extend to information obtained from third parties, and
apply regardless of whether the information is received orally, in writing, or
in response to formal requests (e.g., police checks, personal references,
educational records checks). It is expressly intended that applicants and/or
their families not be advised of either the source, the specifics, or even the
general content of the information received regarding an applicant's background
or qualifications. This is the most important aspect of recruiting. All
recruiting personnel must be continuously aware that it would be impossible to
obtain objective information from community members if they were not totally
assured of the privacy and privileged status that their information would
receive in the hands of recruiters. It must be clearly understood that this
would include any and all information obtained by recruiters regardless of the
manner in which is obtained. In cases in which applicants transport their own
application file, special care must be taken to safeguard information (e.g. use
of double-sealed envelopes and explicit instructions to the applicants).
1110.

UNIFORMS

1. The Marine blue dress uniform is distinctively Marine, and is universally
recognized and respected throughout the United States by Americans from all
walks of life. To the public, this uniform represents the best in military
professionalism and soldierly virtue. The blue dress uniform looks sharp and
satisfies America's perception of what a Marine should look like. In short, it
is the single uniform that signifies Marine to a large majority of Americans.
The Marine Corps advertising effort recognizes this and builds upon it.
Successful recruiters recognize this and use it to their advantage.
2. It would be counterproductive for recruiting personnel to attend ceremonial
functions or to conduct official presentations in any uniform other than the
blue dress uniform. Therefore, the prescribed uniform for recruiting personnel,
officer and enlisted, appearing on any high school, college or university
campus, television program, or any public gathering, patriotic celebration, or
other such event, will be the blue dress uniform. Those personnel assisting the
recruiting effort who do not possess the blue dress uniform will wear the
prescribed seasonal service uniform.
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3. The uniform for the daily performance of duties outside of recruiting
activities routine will be as specified by MCD COs. The uniform for exceptional
presentations (e.g., combat displays, Enhanced Area Canvassing (EAC) events,
Physical Fitness Tests (PFT)) will also be specified by the MCD CO.
1111.

INSPECTIONS

1. Frequent inspections of or visits to RS by the MCD CO or representative are
considered essential to proper functioning of the recruiting effort. Recruiting
methods shall be under continuous inspection by the MCD CO so no discredit can
be brought on the Marine Corps by questionable advertising, false promises, or
unethical practices.
2. RS COs will inspect and/or visit their Officer Selection Station (OSS) as
prescribed by the Guidebook for Officer Selection Officers. Greater frequency
is encouraged where circumstances and time permit. RS XOs, Sergeants Major
(SgtMaj), and Recruiter Instructors (RI) may perform such inspections and/or
visits when directed by RS COs.
1112.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS

1. OST personnel shall explain the regulations regarding enrollment in the
various officer candidate programs. Applicants shall be informed of the kind of
life they are expected to lead and of the fact that the Marine Corps is a
military organization serving the United States throughout the world.
Applicants will be advised concerning military discipline, the physically
demanding nature of training, and the fact that the Officer Candidates School
(OCS) serves to train, evaluate and screen only those best and most fully
qualified for a commission. An open and candid discussion at this stage of the
application process concerning application expectations, officer candidate
training, and subsequent stateside and overseas assignments as an officer, will
serve to prevent misconceptions which could culminate in the applicant’s failure
to achieve commissioned status. Each applicant shall be particularly advised
that final approval or disapproval of their application will be by CG, MCRC or
other appropriate delegated approval authority. At no time shall any OST
personnel infer approval before final notification by the proper board approval
authority.
2. OST personnel must be careful not to make any promises, either actual or
implied, regarding assignment to a duty station or a specific Military
Occupational Specialty (MOS), aviation or law service agreements withstanding.
3. OSOs will encourage applicants to participate in physical fitness activities
prior to reporting to OCS so they are in good physical condition.
a. Prior to participation in any physical fitness activity, the OSO will
ensure the applicant meets one of the following requirements:
(1) Is Physically Qualified (PQ) by the Military Entrance Processing
Station (MEPS) or is PQ by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review
Board (DoDMERB).
(2) Completes a Hold Harmless Agreement and Release from Liability form
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(3) OST personnel must have each applicant complete DD Form 2983 in
accordance with DODI 1304.33.
b. OSOs are required to apply the principles of Operational Risk Management
(ORM) before conducting any strenuous physical activity with applicants. Refer
to MCO 3500.27B, ORM.
1113. REFERRING APPLICANTS TO HIGHER AUTHORITY. All members of the OST have
detailed knowledge of the criteria for enrollment in officer programs and a
general knowledge of the rationale associated with these standards. OST
personnel will resolve cases locally by answering all questions to the best of
their ability. If OST personnel lack information they will obtain it through
their chain of command. OST personnel will advise applicants that all matters
pertaining to their enrollment will be handled locally. Recruiting personnel
will not advise or instruct applicants to visit, write or otherwise communicate
with the MCD CO; Region CG; CG, MCRC; Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), or
other headquarters, agencies, or elected officials, for information regarding
enrollment.
1114.

SELECTION, NONSELECTION, OR WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICANTS

1. Region CGs are responsible for final approval and endorsement of all OCC,
PLC and NROTC selection board results. They must forward the results in the
required format to CG, MCRC no later than (NLT) 5 working days after the
selection board.
2. The MCD CO will inform all applicants within 14 days of their final
selection results using the appropriate letter. Any applicant whose application
is withdrawn from board consideration by the MCD will receive a letter stating
the reasons for withdrawal. Copies of all letters will be forwarded to the
respective OSO and maintained by the MCD.
3. SMCR personnel enrolled in officer candidate programs will be notified of
approval by a letter forwarded via the CO of the member’s Marine Corps Reserve
(MCR) unit. The approval letter will direct the transfer of the member, by
Service Record Book (SRB), to the OCS liaison Marine Corps Base, Quantico,
Virginia. A copy of the letter will be forwarded to the respective MCD CO and
the OSO.
4. Following receipt of the CMC letter directing transfer of a selected Marine
Corps reservist or an individual ready reservist, COs of MCR units, and the
Director, Marine Corps Reserve Support Center, will transfer the individual to
the Reserve Officer Candidate Accounting Unit, OCS, Marine Corps Combat
Development Command (MCCDC), Quantico, Virginia. Transmittal of the SRB of the
applicant will only be accomplished after selection and transfer of the Marine.
1115. CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR TRAINING. The MCD COs responsibility does not
end with the approval of an applicant. The ultimate goal is to see that all
selected candidates attend training and are subsequently commissioned. To
achieve this goal, MCDs and OSSs will have a pool program to prepare and monitor
their candidates, from selection to commissioning.
1116. PERMISSIVE TEMPORARY ADDITIONAL DUTY. Selected officers may be assigned
to Permissive Temporary Additional Duty (PTAD) after commissioning, prior to
attending TBS or awaiting naval flight training, based upon funds availability
and MCRC direction. PTAD second lieutenant will be used for officer recruiting
purposes only. It is mandatory that each PTAD second lieutenants be utilized to
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the maximum degree of effectiveness. Second lieutenants may only be on PTAD
until the next available TBS class. Any deviation from this policy must be
approved by MCRC, OP.
1. After Commissioning, Prior to Attending TBS. MCRC, OA will provide the
Regions with dates that PTAD requests are due to MCRC, OA. OSOs will provide
requests for the desired PTAD second lieutenants to MCRC, OA via the chain of
command prior to the published dates. An officer will normally be assigned for
a period not to exceed 60 days, unless directed by MCRC, OP.
2. Officers Graduating from TBS. When this option is available, MCRC, OA will
provide the MCDs with dates that PTAD requests are due to MCRC, OA. OSOs will
provide requests for the desired PTAD lieutenants to MCRC, OA prior to the
published dates. An officer will be assigned to PTAD until they must report to
their MOS school or to their respective unit to commence on-the-job training
prior to MOS school.
1117. Tricare Benefit for Newly Commissioned Reserve Officers Awaiting Active
Duty. Title 10, Section 708, Jesse Spiri Act 2004 Defense Authorization ensures
that military personnel on inactive-reserve status have access to military
health benefits while awaiting active duty status. Marine Corps newly
commissioned officer not on active duty, waiting to attend TBS qualify for
benefits under this category.
1.

Eligibility Criteria
a.

Member is a newly commissioned reserve officer.

b. Commissioned officer has requested orders for the initial period of
active duty and the orders are approved.
c. The approved orders are pending, but not yet issued or have been issued
but member has not yet entered initial active duty status.
d. The commissioned officer is not covered by any other health care
insurance or health benefits plan.
e. Commissioned officers currently in the reserves must report to their
appropriate reserve unit for eligibility processing.
2.

Eligibility Process

a. Immediately upon acceptance, transmit all commissioning documents to CG,
MCRC/OA via email.
b. Upon receipt of the commissioning documents, CG, MCRC/OA will record the
unit diary entry to begin Tricare eligibility.
c. Eligibility can be confirmed via the Marine Corps Total Force System
(MCTFS 3270) on the “OFFICER DATA SCREEN PAGE” after approximately five working
days.
d. Once the confirmation is accomplished in MCTFS 3270, the commissioned
officer can report to an identification card (ID) issuing facility for an ID
card and enroll in DEERS.
e. After the commissioned officer is enrolled in DEERS, they can enroll in
TRICARE for the appropriate region. Recruiting station administration can
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provide assistance or refer to http://www.tricare.mil/provider.aspx for
additional information.
3.

Key Points
a.

This coverage authorization is not extended to dependents of the member.

b. TRICARE benefits remain in effect until the Commissioned officer’s
initial period of active duty.
(1) Orders that specify a period of active duty for 30 days or less,
this is not considered initial periods of active duty.
(2) This does not apply to Marine Corps Lawyers accepting ADSW orders
effective for 31 days or longer.
c. This TRICARE benefit includes medical and dental coverage at no cost to
the member.
1118.
1.

PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING AND REPORTING DEMONSTRATIONS

Liaison with School Officials

a. Recruiters will only visit school campuses with prior consent of the
senior official of the institution or designated representative (e.g. the
placement director). Marine Corps representatives will, in all cases, conduct
business with school officials in a courteous and professional manner.
b. Should a school official request termination of a campus visit because
of hostile demonstration or request relocation to an unsuitable site, the
request will be honored only after;
(1) It is determined that such request has come from the senior school
official or designated representative, and
(2) The request is appealed by explaining, when appropriate, that it
would clearly indicate a submission to the demonstrators and tactfully
recommending adherence to the previously approved visit plan.
2.

Dealing with Hostile Demonstrators

a. Marine representatives will not become involved in lengthy debate or
arguments with hostile demonstrators. Recruiters may, and should, respond to
questions that are well meaning and not intended to degrade them personally or
discredit the armed services.
b. Marine representatives will not participate in scheduled debates which
in any way could be considered to be the mandatory terms for the campus visit.
The Marine Corps does not have the responsibility of verbally justifying or
defending the foreign policy and military posture of the United States.
3. Dealing with News Media. It is inappropriate to comment on the success or
failure of hostile demonstrations to local or national news media. If media
representatives attempt to conduct interviews during a demonstration, recruiting
personnel may comment briefly on the relative degree of success of the
prospecting effort, and refer further queries to the MCD Public Affairs Officer
(PAO).

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4.

Safety of Personnel and Equipment

a. If a threat of physical violence to Marines or government property
appears imminent or unavoidable, police protection will first be requested from
appropriate school officials. Should this prove inadequate, police protection
should be requested from appropriate civil authorities.
b. It is emphasized that recruiting personnel do have the inherent right to
take the minimum action necessary to protect themselves from physical harm. It
is expected that this right will be exercised with good judgment.
c. Liaison will be maintained with the local Naval Criminal Investigative
Service (NCIS) office in order to remain cognizant of developments relating to
dissident group activities. When appropriate, advise other recruiting personnel
of significant developments and forewarn them to be alert for the safety of
their persons and Government property.
d. Personnel are instructed to lock unattended vehicles at all times.
significant threats develop, utilize adequate security measures to protect
personnel and equipment.
5.

When

Reports

a. A full narrative report of any demonstration against recruiting
personnel will be submitted within five working days to the CG, MCRC, G-4 via
the chain of command.
b. In the event that coverage by local or national news media occurs or the
demonstration results in physical injury to any party involved, a preliminary
report will be made to the RS CO or designated representative (e.g. XO or PAO).
The RS representative will, in turn, report to the MCD CO.
1119. IDENTIFICATION OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING THAT BAR RECRUITING
PERSONNEL FROM THEIR PREMISES
1. Public law provides that no funds appropriated for the DoD may be used at
any institution of higher learning if the Secretary of Defense (SecDef) or his
designee determines that recruiting personnel of any of the armed forces are
barred by policy from the institution’s premises. Public law also directs
secretaries of the military departments to furnish the names of such
institutions, and the restrictive policy, to the SecDef.
2. Public Law 112-60, Title 10 United States Codes Service, Subtitle A, Part
II, chapter 49, Paragraph 983, provides the criteria for determining a
restrictive institution.
3. Report Required. MCD COs will employ the guidelines found in paragraph 2
and forward the information below to the CG, MCRC to arrive No Later Than (NLT)
1 May and 1 December annually. The information should be consolidated for all
applicable institutions within a MCD’s area of recruiting responsibility. Report
Control Symbol (RCS) DD-1100-08 is assigned to the report. The format is as
follows:
a.

Listing of restrictive institutions to be reported.

b. The name, doctoral degree, and mailing address of the president of the
institutions listed.
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c. Copies of all correspondence to and from the school pertaining to
requests for recruiting visits that have not previously been submitted to the
CG, MCRC.
d. Memoranda summarizing all verbal negotiations, whether in person or by
telephone, to include; dates, personnel involved, and nature of recruiting visit
request that would update a previous report.
4. Non-Cooperative Institutions. To be used by RS Command Groups only. OSOs
will assign the RCS DD-1100-08 to the report as needed to obtain access to
student directory information.
1120.

MARINE CORPS FLIGHT ORIENTATION PROGRAM

1. Marine Corps Flight Orientation Program. The mission of the Marine Corps
Flight Orientation Program (MCFOP) is to assist in the recruitment of highly
qualified applicants and retention of candidates for USMC aviation officer
programs, and to enhance public awareness of Marine Corps aviation. The MCFOP
will provide prospects, applicants, poolees, and influencers exposure to more
elements of Marine Corps aviation throughout the entire recruiting process in
order to meet the mission statement.
2. The MCFOP program will combine four different aspects to maximize exposure
to Marine Corps aviation.
a. Aviation Enhanced Area Canvassing. Aviation Enhanced Area Canvassing
(AEAC) events will be coordinated and executed by the MCD AAOP as requested by
each OSO. Each OSO will hold one AEAC event per semester (two per FY) and each
event will be at least two days in duration. Every effort shall be made to hold
AEAC events in conjunction with other major college events (e.g. career fairs,
football games, etc.) in order to maximize exposure to as many college students
as possible. AEAC events will maximize the use of available aviation personnel,
mobile simulators, static displays, and include a Marine Corps aviation brief by
the AAOP. OSTs will coordinate marketing with the university or venue to ensure
maximum participation. Briefs will include information on the flight pipeline,
ASTB preparation, and life as a company grade aviator. Non-aviation items, such
as a pull-up bar and the MCD’s Advertising and Marketing Vehicle, should also be
utilized when possible.
(1) MCRC, OP shall provide oversight of the program as appropriate.
(2) Regions shall be responsible for assigning the AAOP as the program
manager, coordinating training for operation of the simulators, providing
oversight of the individual MCD programs, and coordinating aircraft static
displays when possible.
(3) MCDs shall be responsible for providing the AAOP as the action
officer, providing a vehicle to transport the simulator as well as a qualified
‘A’ driver. MCDs will ensure that each OST execute two AEAC events per FY.
MCDs will also provide proof sources and other support as required.
(4) RSs shall be responsible for executing two AEAC events per FY, per
OST, gathering and reporting results of each AEAC event to the MCD AAOP.
b. Aviation tours in conjunction with flight physicals. The MCRC Naval
Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI) Liaison will coordinate and execute tours of
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local aviation facilities during all NAMI flight examinations. The MCRC NAMI
liaison shall be responsible for providing official aviation tours to the
National Naval Aviation Museum, local training squadrons, and Aviation Preflight
Indoctrination (API) for each visit. The NAMI liaison will provide monthly
summaries of numbers of applicants toured, by MCD, to MCRC, OP and RAAOPs.
c. Marine Corps Air Station Tours. Regions will coordinate and execute
tours of Marine Corps Air Stations (MCAS) for each MCD every FY. MCD trips can
be combined when possible. MCAS tours should focus on the role of Marine Corps
aviation in the fleet and what life is like for Naval Aviators and Naval Flight
Officers (NFOs). MCAS tours will not interfere with the operational commitments
for the respective organization providing the visit. These tours are open to
influencers, prospective applicants, and poolees, as determined by the
respective MCD.
d. Aviation Pool Events. OSOs shall conduct aviation pool events in order
to generate awareness of Marine officer aviation programs and to ensure the
retention of those already contracted as naval aviators and NFOs. Possible
venues for aviation pool events include, but are not limited to, air shows,
Fleet Week events, Marine Corps Reserve unit visits, aviation leadership
seminars, and Center of Influence (COI) events.
3. MCDs will submit a semiannual report of all MCFOP events conducted to the
respective Recruiting Regions. Regions will consolidate MCD submissions and
submit them as enclosures to their semiannual report to MCRC, OP.
4. A properly managed MCFOP program is key to mission success. It is incumbent
upon the AAOP and OSO to maximize the value of each MCFOP event by incorporating
assets and utilizing all aspects of the program.

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CHAPTER 2
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PARAGRAPH
ENLISTMENT REQUIREMENTS

PAGE

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2100

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2101

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2102

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MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2103

2-8

APTITUDE TESTS AND REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . .

2104

2-8

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2105

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AGE REQUIREMENTS AND PARENTAL CONSENT

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2106

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2107

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CONDITIONAL RELEASES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2108

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PRIOR DISENROLLMENT FROM OFFICER CANDIDATE-TYPE TRAINING

2109

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PHYSICAL APPEARANCE, TATTOOS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS

. . . . .

2110

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DRUG USAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2111

2-19

CHARACTER AND BACKGROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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AREAS OF RESTRICTIVE CONDUCT OR BEHAVIOR . . . . . . . .

2113

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SOLE SURVIVORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2114

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REENROLLMENT AND REAPPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PROGRAM CHANGES

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DISENROLLMENT, DISCHARGE, AND RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY .

2117

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LEGACY/SPECIAL INTEREST OFFICER APPLICANT REPORTING

2118

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PRIOR SERVICE

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

DEPENDENCY AND MARITAL REQUIREMENTS

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CHAPTER 2
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
2100.

ENLISTMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. General. The qualifications for the original appointment as a
commissioned officer under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense
(SecDef), an original appointment as a commissioned officer (other than as a
commissioned warrant officer) in the Regular Army, Regular Navy, Regular Air
Force, or Regular Marine Corps may be given only to a person who:
a.

Is a citizen of the United States;

b. Is able to complete 20 years of active commissioned service before
his or her fifty-fifth birthday;
c.

Is of good moral character;

d.

Is physically qualified for active service; and

e. Has such other special qualifications as the secretary of the
military department concerned may prescribe by regulation.
2. Applicants for all Marine Corps officer programs must meet the following
requirements prior to enlistment, appointment or commissioning:
a.

Must have met the minimum academic standards in paragraph 2102;

b.

Must have met the physical qualifications in paragraph 2103;

c. Must have met the minimum aptitude and testing requirements in
paragraph 2104;
d. Must be a citizen of the United States at the time they initiate the
application process. Refer to paragraph 2105;
e.

Must have met the age requirements in paragraph 2106; and

f.

Be of unquestionable moral integrity.

3. Applicants are not eligible for enlistment, appointment, or commissioning
if they:
a.
2111.
b.

Have ever used any non-prescribed or illegal drug. Refer to paragraph

Have been convicted by civil authorities (foreign or domestic).

c. Have ever been psychologically or physically dependent upon any drug
or alcohol. Refer to paragraph 2111.

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d. Have more than one dependent or one dependent if other than a spouse.
Refer to paragraph 2107.
NOTE: Waivers may be granted for exceptionally well qualified applicants in
category a-d on a case-by-case basis. Refer to paragraph 2111 and chapter 4
of this Order.
e. Have ever been convicted of or been the subject of action tantamount
to conviction of a drug related offense. Refer is paragraph 2111.
f. Have ever been convicted by civil authorities (foreign or domestic)
of any offense which is felonious in nature, or have had action taken which
is tantamount to a finding of guilty of an offense for which the maximum
penalty under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is death or
confinement for one year or more; or where the offender is adjudged a
juvenile delinquent, wayward minor, or youthful offender, or is placed on
probation or punishment in any way as the result of an offense. If the
offense is not listed in the Manual for Courts-Martial Table of Maximum
Punishments, or is not closely related to an offense listed therein, the
maximum punishment authorized by the U.S. Code, or the District of Columbia
Code, whichever is lesser, applies. Refer to paragraph 2111 and chapter 4 of
this Order.
g. Have ever been a trafficker of illegal drugs. Trafficking is defined
as the commercial and wrongful sale or transfer of a controlled substance for
profit, and/or the wrongful possession of a controlled substance with the
intent to sell or transfer it for profit. Refer is paragraph 2111.
h. Are intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the
time of application or at any stage of processing.
i. Have ever been a convicted sex offender. Any applicant, who was
arrested, prosecuted, convicted, and received an adverse adjudication as
either an adult or juvenile, of a sexually related crime, sexual assault or
sexual offense is not eligible for enlistment or commissioning in the Marine
Corps.
j. Have convictions or adverse adjudications as an adult or juvenile for
the offenses of: carnal knowledge of child, child pornography, domestic
battery (as defined under the Lautenberg Amendment), hate crime, indecent
acts/liberties with a child, manslaughter, murder, narcotics, or use of habit
forming drugs, wrongful possession or use illegal drugs (not including
marijuana), rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, incest, sodomy or other sex
crimes, sale, distribution, trafficking of any drugs or controlled
substances.
k. Have a claim pending for, or be drawing a pension, disability
allowance or compensation, or retired pay from the U.S. Government. In order
to apply for a commissioning program, the applicant must request the pension,
disability allowance or compensation be suspended.
l. Have been previously separated from any military flight training
program of any branch of the service. Attendance is defined as reporting for
training regardless of time spent in training. An applicant who has failed
to complete a flight training program may apply for a non-aviation officer
program.

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m. Have claimed eligibility for exemption from assignment to duty in a
combat area as a “sole survivor.” Applicants who are so classified may be
considered, provided appropriate waivers are executed. See paragraph 2111 of
this Order.
n. Have not provided the proper documentation to verify age,
citizenship, dependency, education and mental aptitude, name, and prior
service.
o. Have charges filed or pending, or other unresolved judicial
proceeding (to include traffic violations, pre-trial intervention, and
diversionary programs sanctions), resulting from an alleged violation of
local, state, federal, or territorial statutes. Pending criminal charges are
a bar to enlistment. Pending civil suits are not a bar to enlistment;
however, an on-going, existing or requested court appearance involving civil
suits should be resolved prior to shipping to OCS or commissioning. "Nolle
Prosequi", though an unresolved judicial proceeding, is not a bar to
enlistment, but requires a waiver.
p.

Have applied as an alternative to judicial proceedings.

q.

Have current criminal restraint or serving a sentence.

r. Have a driving conviction involving drugs other than marijuana,
steroids, or prescription drugs.
s. Have a court conviction (adult or juvenile) for more than one felony
or major misconduct (excluding those considered as a single incident).
t.

Have not had 90 days elapsed in cases involving:
(1) Early release from parole or probation;

(2) A period of confinement served as the result of a court's
sentence (except for confinement served as punishment for conviction of
traffic offenses).
(3) Confinement served in lieu of fine payment for minor non-traffic
offenses. No waiting period is required following completed service of
parole or probation, or a suspended sentence, as originally assigned.
However, in cases of early release, either a 90 day wait or the completion
date of the originally assigned sentence, whichever is shorter, is required.
Final action is defined as the effective release date assigned by judicial
authority, to include periods of community service, and payment of fines or
court costs.
u.

Have questionable moral character or behavior, to include:

(1) Former gang involvement, association or affiliation (that did
result in an illegal act against any person due to race, religion, national
origin or gender or any participation in a hate crime(s), as part of an
initiation, acceptance or allegiance to any gang), or any gang involvement
resulting in arrests and or court convictions, or any involvement with any
other activity or organization which is disloyal or subversive to the U.S.
Government, or any indication that enlistment or reenlistment would not be in
the best interest of national security. No waivers will be considered.

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(2) History of anti-social behavior, body piercing, offensive
branding, offensive tattoos, body mutilation.
(3) Chronic, frequent, or active venereal disease or herpes.
(4) Prior service without ability to present written evidence.
to paragraph 2101.

Refer

(5) Claims of being a conscientious objector or person with beliefs
or convictions which would interfere with unrestricted assignments,
regardless of selective service classification.
(6) Claims of being a draft evader, including a person who receives a
presidential pardon for draft evasion.
(7) Prior service Marine applicants who have any post enlistment
drug(s) usage. No waivers will be considered.
(8) Members of any other military organization or Delayed Entry
Program (DEP)(other than the Marine Corps), federal or state, active or
reserve (including the National Guard) unless they present a valid, completed
DD Form 368, Request for a Conditional Release, or a DEP discharge letter
from their service or unit, as appropriate.
v.

Refer to paragraph 4104.9.d. for more information regarding tattoos.

4. Civilian. Applicants for any officer program must be basically eligible
for enlistment in the USMC per MCRCO P1100.1 (Enlisted Processing Manual
(EPM) Volume II). Applicants will be enlisted for a period of eight (8)
years. Conditional enlistment contracts, service agreements and supporting
documents for OCC and PLC will not be executed more than one (1) year prior
to the reporting date of the OCS class for which application is made unless
specifically authorized by MCRC, Officer Appointments (OA).
5. Applicants Currently Serving as Marine Corps Reservists.
Reservists will be enrolled as follows:

Current Marine

a. Applicants whose enlistment or term of obligated service will expire
prior to processing and approval of their applications will be required to
execute a conditional enlistment contract in the United States Marine Corps
Reserve (USMCR) for a period of eight (8) years. The conditional enlistment
contracts, supporting documents, and new record books will be forwarded in
the same manner as the civilian source application.
b. Applicants who have sufficient obligated service remaining on their
original contract to allow for processing and selection through commissioning
will not be required to reenlist in the USMCR. Application forms and record
books will be submitted in the usual manner.
c. The following is applicable in the case of an individual who has
completed Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT) requirements and applies
for enrollment in an officer candidate program:
(1) They will retain the designation of “Selected Marine Corps
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(2) Current satisfactory membership in an officer candidate program
will constitute satisfactory annual reserve participation for the purpose of
fulfillment of military training obligations.
(3) If an individual is not commissioned, or is disenrolled from an
officer candidate program, they will be required to resume the remainder of
their original obligation in the Marine Corps Reserve.
(4) If an individual is commissioned, the Marine Corps Mobilization
Command will be notified by MCRC, OA via Marine Corps Total Force System
(MCTFS).
d. IADT reservists are ineligible for MCRC, OP commissioning programs
until they have completed all training requirements to earn their military
occupational specialty (MOS).
e. Qualified applicants currently in the DEP can apply to a Marine
officer program if they have not shipped to recruit training. Time spent by
the applicant in the DEP is not creditable for longevity.
6.

Oath of Enlistment

a. Upon a candidate meeting the requirements for enlistment into an
officer commissioning program, the Officer Selection Officer (OSO) will
prepare the enlistment contracts, to include the statement of conditional
enlistment and the appropriate service agreement, and enlist the applicant
into the USMC or USMCR.
b. OSOs are authorized to administer the oaths necessary in the
performance of their duties. Provisions of Section 502, Title 10, U.S.C.,
require that the oath of enlistment be administered by a commissioned
officer. No exceptions to this statutory requirement can be granted. Any
commissioned officer of any regular or reserve component of a U.S. Armed
Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard), whether or not
on active duty, may administer the Oath of Enlistment (Section 1031, Title
10, U.S.C.). “Commissioned officer” includes retired Chief Warrant Officers.
The phrase “whether or not on active duty” includes retired Regular or
Reserve commissioned officers and Reserve commissioned officers not on active
duty. The Reserve Components of the Armed Forces are the: Army National
Guard of the U.S., Army Reserve, Naval Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air
National Guard of the U.S., Air Force Reserve, and Coast Guard Reserve.
c.
will:

Before giving the Oath of Enlistment to an applicant, the OSO or MOI

(1) Explain the provisions of the UCMJ, Article 83, to the applicant,
emphasizing the UCMJ’s significance in respect to truthful answers to
questions on enlistment forms.
(2) Tell the applicant that anything in the record which may prohibit
enlistment must be disclosed before the oath is administered. Explain that
if disclosure is made at this time (before the Oath of Enlistment), the worst
that can happen will be rejection for the officer training program.
(3) Warn the applicant that fingerprints will be forwarded to the
Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Warn the applicant that even though a
person may conceal a criminal or juvenile record or prior service at the time
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of enlistment, such a record will be discovered later. In this situation,
the applicant may be subject to trial by courts-martial for fraudulent
enlistment, or to possible discharge under “Less Than Honorable Conditions.”
(4) The Oath of Enlistment on the DD Form 4 will be administered
orally, in English, to each applicant by a commissioned officer in any armed
service. The OSO or MOI will make suitable arrangements to ensure that the
oath is administered in a dignified manner and in proper surroundings. The
flag of the United States and Marine Corps Colors, when available, will be
displayed prominently near the officer administering the Oath of Enlistment.
(5) Individuals administering the Oath of Enlistment will be attired
in the appropriate uniform. In the rare case where the appropriate service
uniform is not available, individuals administering the Oath of Enlistment
will wear appropriate civilian clothing. Under no circumstance will the Oath
of Enlistment be administered in the physical training (PT) uniform.
d.

Immediately after the Oath of Enlistment, the OSO or MOI will:
(1) Explain the substance of articles 85 and 86 of the UCMJ.

(2) Require each enlistee to sign a DD Form 4, conditional
enlistment, and service agreement.
(3) Provide each enlistee with a legible copy of these forms.
2101.

PRIOR SERVICE

1. Applicants for any officer program who had prior service, regular or
reserve, in any branch of the armed forces must submit documentary evidence
of honorable separation with their application. This evidence may be in the
form of the original or certified true copy of the DD Form 214, Certificate
of Release/Discharge from Active Duty, or in lieu thereof, a certified
statement of service.
2.

MCDs and OSTs can request prior service documents through the following:
National Personnel Records Center,
Military Personnel Records,
1 Archives Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63138.

2102.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Accredited Institutions. Applicants for all officer programs will
complete academic requirements at an accredited institution.
a. For officer applicants, “accredited” means membership or candidacy
for membership, in a baccalaureate degree granting program of all regionally
and nationally accredited institutions of higher education.
b. Law schools are those on the approved list of the American Bar
Association. Full and provisional accreditation law schools are acceptable.
c. A current listing of institutions from which officer program
applicants have been approved is published by the Council for Higher
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d. Applicants who possess post-secondary degrees obtained via on-line
internet instruction from institutions listed in the Degree Granting section
of the current Accredited Institutions of Post-Secondary Education (AIPE) can
enlist.
2.

Grade Point Averages

a. Undergraduate applicants for all officer programs must be regularly
enrolled, full-time students at a regionally or nationally accredited college
or university, and must have completed one academic term of a normal schedule
of courses. For purposes of determining eligibility, “a schedule of courses”
is normally considered to be a minimum of 12-semester or 12-quarter hours in
a single term. Ultimately applicants must meet the college or university’s
definition of a full time student as well. In addition, the applicants
cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA), and last term GPA must be at least a
2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
b. The GPA and graduation date as stated on the Academic Certification
Form (ACF), certified by a school official, will be accepted as valid
evidence of the applicant’s cumulative average and projected graduation date.
c. The GPA stated on the NAVMC 10418-1, Application for Officer
Programs, will be the cumulative GPA from the current college or university.
However, transcripts from all colleges the applicant has attended will be
included in the application and considered by the officer candidate selection
board. If an applicant that has not attended training GPA drops below a 2.0
for the term or cumulative they will not attend training and be disenrolled
from the program.
3. Foreign Graduate/College Students. Applicants possessing a foreign postsecondary university/college transcript or degree must have these credentials
translated, certified and reviewed to determine equivalency to American
education standards prior to enlistment. Accreditation may be obtained by
one of the following, prior to enlistment:
a. State boards of education, admissions or registrars offices at state
universities or colleges (4-year only) listed in the degree granting section
of the current Accredited Institute of Post-Secondary Education (AIPE)
directory; or
b. Foreign Credential Evaluation services offered by the American
Association of Collegiate Registrar and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). The
AACRAO site is: www.aacrao.org/international/abroad.cfm.
Address:

International Education Services
American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admission Officers
One Dupont Circle NW
Suite 520
Washington, DC 20036-1135
Phone inquiries: (202) 296-3359; or

c. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
offers applicants education evaluation of their foreign credentials. The
NACES website is www.naces.org. Applicants are responsible for the
application and fees associated with this process. Lists of accredited
evaluation agencies to contact are listed on the website under the heading
“current members”.
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4. Applicants Possessing On-Line Degrees. Applicants who present postsecondary degrees from institutions listed in the Degree Granting section of
the current AIPE obtained via on-line internet instruction can enlist.
2103.
1.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

General

a. Applicants for any officer program must be physically qualified (PQ)
for appointment to commissioned grade in the Marine Corps per the standards
set forth in the NAVMED P-117, Manual of the Medical Department (MANMED),
U.S. Navy, chapter 15. These standards are designed to procure and retain
personnel who are physically fit and temperamentally adaptable to the
conditions of military life. In many cases, however, a recommendation for a
waiver of a minor physical defect may be appropriate when it appears evident
that the defect would not be an obstacle to useful service and the applicant
is well qualified in all other respects. Further guidance on the application
of physical standards and recommendations for waivers can be obtained from
the MANMED, chapter 15, section III.
b. In addition to the above, applicants for any aviation training
program must be found PQ per the requirements set forth in the MANMED,
chapter 15, section V.
c. A qualifying physical examination is required before an applicant may
be administered the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and conditionally enlisted in
the USMC for enrollment in an officer program. The OSO can use a hold
harmless agreement, signed by the applicant, to allow the applicant to
participate in physical activity.
d. Instructions and procedures on processing all applicant physicals is
contained in chapter 5 of this Order.
2104.

APTITUDE TESTS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Testing Requirements. Applicants for all officer programs must attain
qualifying scores on either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), American
College Test (ACT), or the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
Test. Applicants for law or air programs must meet these general
qualifications, in addition to obtaining a qualifying score on the Law School
Admissions Test (LSAT) and Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB),
respectively.
2. SAT. Applicants for an officer program must attain a minimum combined
math and critical reading score of 1000 on the SAT in order to qualify for
the program. Waivers are not authorized. Although the scores are valid for
an indefinite period, only scores from the most recent test will be
considered. While the new SAT scoring system is based on a score of 2400
points, only the math and critical reading sections will be included for
scoring purposes. Additionally, test scores from two different tests cannot
be combined to achieve a qualifying score. If not on file at the applicant’s
high school or college, official scores may be requested on-line or from:
SAT Program, P.O. Box 8057, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, telephone (866) 756-7346.
3. ACT. Applicants for an officer program must attain a composite score of
22 or 45 combined English and Math on the ACT. Waivers are not authorized.
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Although the scores are valid indefinitely, only scores from the most recent
test will be considered. Additionally, test scores from two different tests
cannot be combined to achieve a qualifying score. If not on file at the
applicant’s high school or college, official scores may be requested online
or by sending a letter to: ACT Records, 301 ACT Drive, P.O. Box 451, Iowa
City, IA 52243-0451, USA, telephone (319) 337-1313.
4. LSAT. A minimum score of 150 on the LSAT is required to qualify for a
law program. Waivers are authorized only in exceptional cases. Any waiver
requests for prospective PLC or OCC-Law applicants with a score below 150
should be forwarded to MCRC, OP for CG, MCRC decision. Although the scores
are valid indefinitely, only scores from the most recent test will be
considered. If not on file at the applicant’s college or law school, scores
may be requested from https://os.lsac.org/Release/Logon/Access.aspx. Users
must have or sign up for an LSAC.org account.
5. Verification.
of the following:

Scores from the SAT, ACT, or LSAT must be verified by one

a.

ACF completed by the college or law school.

b.

Official letter from the high school, college or law school.

c.

Original transcripts from the high school or college or law school.

d. Original student results sheet or letter from the testing agency.
On-line print outs are not acceptable.
6. ASVAB. Officer program applicants must obtain a minimum score of 74 on
the Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) portion of the ASVAB. ASVAB scores
are valid for two years for non-service members. In order to verify
qualifying scores, the MEPCOM 680, Request for Examination, will be utilized
in the case of non-prior service applicants. In the case of applicants under
their original MSO, the DD Form 1966, Record of Military Processing, or the
Test Score Page from MCTFS may be used as proof of qualifying scores. MCO
1230.5B and United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM)
Regulation 611-1 Para 3-3(B) 3, state Marine recruiters (8411/8412) are not
allowed to take the ASVAB at Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) or
Military Entrance Test (MET) sites. No ASVAB testing will be approved for
MET sites. MCO P1100.75 provides amplifying instructions for testing. All
current active and reserve Marines, retesting for the purpose of enlistment
into an officer candidate program, must request approval through CMC, Manpower
Studies & Analysis Branch (MSAB), via their chain of command prior to retest.
ASVABS tests taken without prior approval will be invalidated.
Commandant of the Marine Corps
(Test Control OIC), Manpower Studies & Analysis Branch (MSAB)
Manpower & Reserve Affairs (M&RA)
3280 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22134
(703) 784-9368 (DSN 278)
7. Aviation Testing Requirements. Applicants for any flight training
program must attain the minimum score on the SAT, ACT or ASVAB, as well as
receive a qualifying score for the Aviation Selection Test Battery Series E,
including appropriate sections of Academic Qualifications Rating (AQR), Pilot

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Flight Aptitude Rating (PFAR) and Flight Officer Flight Aptitude Rating
(FOFAR). Only the most recent ASTB score may be used for qualification.
a. Minimum acceptable scores for Student Naval Aviator (SNA):
and 6 on PFAR.

4 on AQR

b. Minimum acceptable scores for Student Naval Flight Officer (SNFO): 4
on AQR and 6 on FOFAR.
c. All applicants not meeting the minimum ASTB score must wait until the
91st day following their initial attempt before retesting on a different
version of the test. A third and final attempt is authorized on the 91st day
following the previous test. An examinee may only take each version of the
test once, and will only be allowed to take the ASTB three times during his
or her lifetime. Retest waivers on the examination form taken or the amount
of times passed will not be granted. Call 850-452-2257 extension 1060 to
identify exam type taken and dates.
d. All AQR, PFAR, and FOFOR scores must be entered under the Exams Tab
in the Marine Corps Recruiting Information Support System (MCRISS). While
the Aviation Fit (AF) for both SNAs and SNFOs will still be taken and graded,
it will not be used for qualification.
e. Waivers. All waivers will be submitted via the chain of command to
CG, MCRC in accordance with chapter 4 paragraph 4102 “Waivers” of this order.
Only one of the following waivers will be considered for aviation
qualification. Anthropometric waivers are not included in the waiver request
limitations.
(1) Age Waiver. Any applicant whose age will be greater than 27 1/2
years at the time of commissioning for the aviation program will require a
waiver request.
(2) ASTB 1 Point Score Waiver. Only after the examinee’s third
attempt to meet the minimum ASTB score may he or she request a waiver of one
point. OCC applicants who are expected to commission in the current FY may
submit a waiver request after two attempts. Exceptions to the “two attempt”
policy for OCC applicants will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by CG,
MCRC and forwarded to Headquarters Marine Corps, Aviation Department (ASM-53)
for approval.
(a) Consideration will only be given for a one point in one
category (e.g. AQR, PFAR, or FOFAR) on a waiver request. ASM will not
consider simultaneous waivers for both age and ASTB scores.
(b) CG, MCRC and ASM-53 will normally process ASTB score waivers
within 30 days of receipt.
f. A test monitor will be present in the testing room throughout the
duration of the testing period.
g. As a precaution against questions becoming well known, examiners will
not divulge the answer to any question on the test under any circumstances.
h. Annual Inventory Requirements. Annual inventory of all test material
is required by NMOTC. Further guidance of annual inventory procedures is
found in enclosure (7) of SECNAVINST 1532.1.
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i. Requirements for Administrators. In accordance with SECNAVINST
1532.1, U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Selection Test Battery, all
administrators of the ASTB must provide an official Naval letter to Navy
Medicine Operational Training Center (NMOTC)signed by their Recruiting
Station Commanding Officer (RS CO) designating authority to administer the
ASTB by uploading the letter online by accessing the following link:
https://apex4.nomi.med.navy.mil/production/. Upon receipt of the designation
letter, the administrator’s account will be reviewed and activated by an ASTB
official. All administrators without an ASTB score on record must complete
the ASTB-E in order to receive approval to administer it. These
administrators will need permission to access APEX in order to take the
electronic version of the ASTB. Administrators can request this access by
following all procedures outlined in the APEX manual. Administrators with an
ASTB score on record do not have to retake the ASTB. Administrators should
direct inquiries regarding the status of account activation to NMOTC at
[email protected] or (850) 452-2379.
2105.

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

1. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States at the time they
initiate the application process. An applicant's date and place of birth
will establish their citizenship. Verification of birth and citizenship is
imperative and documentation must be carefully examined. Applicants will
fall under one of four citizenship categories: U.S. Citizen by Birth, by
Naturalization, Derivative - Naturalization, or Derivative – Birth.
a. U.S. Citizen by Birth. If the applicant was born in the United
States or born of a U.S. parent or parents, documents used to verify age are
acceptable to establish U.S. citizenship. Citizenship and age of all
applicants can be verified by the OSO or MOI using one of the following
forms, and will be included in the application:
(1) Original Certification of Birth. The main source for age
verification is the original birth certificate from county or state
governments.
(2) DD Form 372, Application for Verification of Birth, completed by
either the State, County, or City Bureau of Vital Statistics or Department of
Public Health (see paragraph 2106.4).
b. U.S. Citizen by Naturalization. This is defined as a person born
outside the U.S., who has completed naturalization procedures and has been
admitted to U.S. citizenship by duly constituted authority. The U.S.
Department of State can provide evidence of birth and citizenship that is
acceptable to the military for enlistment purposes. Children born of an
American parent(s) outside the United States acquire citizenship through
their parent(s). Verify citizenship with a certified copy of one of the
following:
(1) Forms N-560 and N-561, Certificates of Citizenship.
(2) Forms N-550 and N-551, Certificates of Naturalization.
c. U.S. Citizen Derivative – Naturalization. A U.S. Derivative
Naturalized Citizen is defined as a person who acquires U.S. citizenship

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after birth through naturalization of one or both parents.
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Verify

(1) DS Form 1350, Certification of Birth.
(2) FS Form 545, Certification of Birth Abroad.
(3) A valid unexpired passport issued by the Department of State to a
citizen of the United States.
(4) In addition to the forms provided by the Department of State, the
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) also issues Certificates to
establish that an alien born abroad was either a citizen at birth or some
time thereafter or has filed and been naturalized as a United States citizen.
The USCIS website is www.uscis.gov.
d. U.S. Citizen Derivative – Birth. This is defined as a person who
acquires U.S. citizenship at birth outside the U.S. of parents, one or both
of who are U.S. citizens at time of person’s birth. Verify citizenship with
a certified copy of one of the following:
(1) FS Form 240, Report of Birth Abroad of Citizens of the U.S.
(2) FS Form 545, Certification of Birth Abroad
(3) If an applicant is foreign born of U.S. citizen parents, a
certified true copy of either parent’s birth certificate must be attached to
one of the forms listed above.
Note: Original Naturalization Certificates, Foreign Birth Records and
Passports can be copied for applications. Upon determining that a copy is an
authentic reproduction of an original document, an OSO will certify originals
in accordance with paragraph 4103 of this order.
e. Dual Citizenship. Applicants seeking appointment as commissioned
officers require at a minimum, a SECRET security clearance prior to
appointment.
(1) Only U.S. Citizens will be granted a personnel security
clearance, assigned to sensitive duties/positions or granted access to
classified information. In addition, the use and/or possession of a foreign
passport is disqualifying for a security clearance. Any applicant who claims
citizenship in addition to U.S. citizenship (e.g. U.S. and Polish citizen) is
considered a dual citizen. Dual citizenship is not, in and of itself,
disqualifying for eligibility purposes.
(2) Any applicant who enlists claiming dual citizenship must annotate
that fact on the SF-86, Questionnaire for National Security Positions. Proof
by affidavit from either the embassy they surrendered their foreign
passport(s) to or a statement in the form of a memorandum (e.g. in Appendix
F) from the applicant stating their "willingness" to renounce citizenship in
the other country in favor of the United States must be provided during the
application process. If the applicant did not turn in their foreign passport
and actually renounce foreign citizenship, a letter from the regional
security manager (e.g. in Appendix G) who received and then destroyed any
foreign passport(s) must also be provided.

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(3) Applicants need to be aware of the process for stating
willingness to renounce if asked to do so, their allegiance to the United
States, and requirement to relinquish their foreign passport at the time of
initial application. Appendix F provides a template for the Dual Citizenship
statement memo. The template should be adjusted to reflect the true
situation of each applicant.
(4) Dual citizenship issues must be resolved by either renouncing or
officially stating a willingness to renounce. In addition, candidate must
willingly relinquish his or her foreign passport(s) to the regional security
manager. The applicant's statement and letter of confirmation of destruction
of foreign passport from the regional security office must be provided to
Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility, Navy Division (DoDCAFNavy) prior to shipping OCC applicants to OCS. PLC applicants will complete
the above action prior to submitting the Request for Appointment (RFA).
2106.

AGE REQUIREMENTS AND PARENTAL CONSENT

1. Applicants for any officer candidate program must meet the following age
requirements at time of appointment to commissioned grade. Prior USMC or
other service experience will be a considered factor in granting age waivers,
however, a “constructive age” (subtracting prior service time from actual
age) will not be calculated for officer program applicants.
Source

At Least

Up To But Not Including

Platoon Leaders Class

20

28

Platoon Leaders Class (Naval Aviator)

20

27½

Platoon Leaders Class (Law)

20

28

Officer Candidate Class

20

28

Officer Candidate Class (Law)

20

28

Note: A waiver of the minimum and maximum age requirements will be
considered only for exceptionally qualified applicants and will never be less
than 19 or more than 34.
2. The correct age of all applicants will be verified by the OSO using one
of the following and a certified copy will be forwarded in the application.
These documents are the only forms of age verification to be used.
a. Original Certification of Birth. The main source for age
verification is the original birth certificates from county or state
governments.
b. DD Form 372, Application for Verification of Birth, completed by
either the State, County, or City Bureau of Vital Statistics or Department of
Public Health (Paragraph 3).
c.
Duty.

DD Form 214/215, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active

d. Valid unexpired U.S. Passport (unaltered and originally issued for 5
years). Photo copies should only be in black and white when possible.
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3. Driver’s licenses and or college transcripts cannot be used as birth
verification.
4. DD Form 372. If the original birth certificate or a copy of the
original birth certificate that has been properly certified by the government
agency concerned cannot be produced by the applicant, the DD Form 372 can be
used for verification. Preparation of the form is self-explanatory. Once
Section 1 has been completed, the form will be hand carried or mailed with a
self-addressed return envelope to one of the following agencies:
a. State Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Health Department (see page
3-17 for addresses).
b. County Department of Public Health, County Clerk's Office, or
County Registrar's Office.
c. City Department of Public Health, City Clerk's Office, or City
Registrar’s Office.
5. Birth Verification for Applicants Born Overseas. Recruiters can request
to verify applicants born overseas of American parents:
a. DD Form 372 accompanied by a Privacy Act Statement. Include as much
data on the DD Form 372 as known: place of birth (city, state, country), full
names of both parents, dates and places of parents' birth, branch of service
parent(s) served in (if applicable), and passport numbers. Include a selfaddressed return envelope. Average processing time is two to four weeks.
There are no monetary costs involved if the DD Form 372 shows that
verification is for enlistment purposes.
b.

Mail to:

Vital Records Section
Passport Services
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 510
Washington, D.C. 20522-1705

6. All applicants must meet the age standards contained on paragraph 1.
Prior to a physical examination for enlistment, 17 year-old unmarried
applicants, with the exception of emancipated minors, must have the written
consent of parents or guardians to take a physical exam at a MEPS or DoDMERB
site. Refer to MCRCO P1100.1, EPM Volume II, for guidance on completing the
Parent/Guardian consent form.
2107.

DEPENDENCY AND MARITAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Provided they are otherwise qualified, applicants with more than one
dependent require a dependency waiver. For this purpose, a spouse is
considered a dependent. Single parents with child custody also require a
dependency waiver.
2. A definition of “dependency” is provided to determine dependency status
for enlistment purpose only. The definition does not apply to entitlements
of pay and allowances, medical care, exchange and commissary privileges, or
other benefits. Such determinations are made only after enlistment, and
recruiting personnel will not render opinions on future entitlements. A
dependent for enlistment purposes is defined as:

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A spouse, any person lawfully wedded to the applicant; or

b. Any natural child (legitimate or illegitimate) or child adopted by
the applicant, if the child is under 18 years of age and unmarried,
regardless of whether or not the applicant has custody of the child. The
term natural child includes any illegitimate child when: the applicant
claims the child as theirs (voluntary acknowledgment of paternity), or the
applicant's name is listed on the birth certificate as the parent, or a court
order establishes paternity; or if any person makes an allegation of
paternity that has not been finally adjudicated by a court; or
c. A stepchild of the applicant who resides with the applicant if the
stepchild is under 18 years of age; or
d. Any parent or other persons who are, in fact, dependent on the
applicant for over one half of their support.
3. If an applicant’s dependent child has been formally adopted by another
person (final adoption decree issued and effective), then the child is not
the applicant’s dependent.
4. In all cases requiring a dependency waiver, the OSO will ensure that all
parties fully understand the probability of unaccompanied overseas tours of
duty.
5. In order to be considered for enrollment into an officer candidate
program, an applicant who is a single parent must submit the following
statement as part of the application.
“I am requesting to be granted a dependency waiver as a sole
parent. I understand that I am solely responsible for all my
dependents care arrangements both while attending OCS and, if
commissioned, during my subsequent active duty assignments. I
further understand that although the Marine Corps recognizes
the unique situation of a single parent, I will receive no
preferential treatment in unaccompanied overseas assignments.
My dependent will not detract from my giving full attention to
my service responsibilities.”
6. Applicants who have dependents will submit the original(s) or certified
copies of the following applicable documents during the application process
and hand carry the documents to OCS:
a.

Marriage certificate.

b.

Divorce decree(s).

c.

Birth certificates of all dependents.

d.

Social security cards of all dependents.

e.

Court ordered child custody documents.

f.

Officer financial statement

2108. CONDITIONAL RELEASES. Applicants affiliated with any branch of the
Armed Forces of the United States, active or reserve, including the
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Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) and those who have a contractual obligation
with an ROTC program, must obtain a conditional release from the appropriate
branch of service prior to submitting an application for an officer program.
OSOs will request conditional releases using the DD Form 368, Conditional
Release. Active duty Marines are not eligible for the PLC and OCC programs.
1. Upon verification of an applicant’s affiliation as described above, OSOs
will complete Section I of the DD Form 368, ensure the applicant signs and
the OSO will forward to the losing service.
a. For applicants affiliated with a reserve or IRR component, forward
the DD Form 368 to:
USAR, & Army Nat’l Guard
IRR

U.S. Army Human Resource Command
Attn: DARP-PAS-EV
9700 Page Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63132-5200
(314) 592-0000 Comm
(314) 592-0533 Fax

U.S. Nat’l Guard/

Commander (Unit as indicated on DD Form

368)
Inactive Nat’l Guard
USN IRR

Navy Personnel
Attn: PERS-913
5720 Integrity
Millington, TN
(901) 874-4470

Command
Drive
38055-4911
Comm

USAFR IRR

Headquarters ARPC/DPPRS
6760 East Irvington Place
Denver, CO 80280
(303) 676-6362 Comm
(303) 676-8416 Fax

USAF Air Nat’l Guard IRR

Headquarters ARPC
Attn: Air Nat’l Guard Separation Unit
6760 East Irvington Place
Denver, CO 80280
(303) 676-7744 Comm

USCGR

Commandant
Coast Guard Headquarters
400 7th St., S.W.
Washington, DC 20590

b. For applicants affiliated with an active component, OSOs will forward
the DD Form 368 to the authorized separating authority for the respective
service. OSOs must ensure the person signing the DD Form 368 actually has
the authority to release the applicant from their obligation from that
service.
c. An applicant is eligible for board consideration upon receipt of a
complete Section II of the DD Form 368 approved by the proper authority,
provided they are otherwise qualified. The DD Form 368 will be used in lieu
of a USMC enlistment contract for the purposes of board eligibility.
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d. If the applicant is selected to attend training, the OSO will
complete Section III of the DD Form 368 and a USMC enlistment contract NLT 30
days prior to shipping to OCS. OSOs will forward both the DD Form 368 and a
copy of the USMC enlistment contract to the losing service for discharge
actions.
(1) OSOs must maintain contact with the losing service to ensure that
the discharge of the selected applicant is effective the day prior to the
date of the USMC enlistment contract.
(2) OSOs will include the following remark in Section IV of the DD
Form 368: “Member has been selected for a Marine Officer program and must be
discharged effective YYYYMMDD. A copy of USMC DD Form 4 is attached.”
(3) OSOs must verify that the discharge document provided by the
losing service is properly dated upon receipt. Candidates must have a
completed discharge document and valid USMC contract and service agreement
prior to shipping to OCS. Acceptable examples of discharge documents
include, but not limited to:
(a) DD Form 214
(b) NGB Form 22
(c) Separation or release orders
(d) Discharge certificate
e. If the applicant is not selected, the OSO will complete Section III
of the DD Form 368 with the following comments in Section IV “Applicant was
not selected for a Marine Officer Program and will not be enlisted in the
USMC” and forward to the original service.
2109. PRIOR DISENROLLMENT FROM OFFICER CANDIDATE-TYPE TRAINING. Applicants
who have been previously disenrolled from any armed forces officer candidate
program must complete a DD Form 785, Record of Disenrollment from Officer
Candidate-Type Training, prior to submitting an application for an officer
program. OSOs will obtain a completed DD Form 785 from the following
sources:
1. For prior disenrolled Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) cadets
or midshipmen, DD Form 785s must be completed by the NROTC unit CO.
2. For prior disenrolled service academy cadets or midshipmen, DD Form 785s
must be completed by the service academy admissions director.
3. For all other personnel disenrolled from other officer training, DD Form
785s must be completed by the appropriate headquarters-level command.
4. DD Form 785s are not required for applicants that were not under
contractual obligation in their respective program (e.g. non-obligated NROTC
College Program midshipmen).
2110.

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE, TATTOOS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS

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1. The physical appearance of any applicant for an officer program is an
important factor in selection or non-selection. Selection boards do not have
the advantage of a personal view and must rely on a photograph for this
important impression. While the problems of photographing students on campus
are recognized, it must be realized that the photograph accompanying the
application will be considered a fair representation of the appearance,
bearing, and dress of the candidate, and that they will be judged
accordingly.
2. One photograph of each applicant, in coat and tie or a dress or business
suit for women, will be submitted with the application. The finished
photograph will be approximately 4 by 5 inches, full-length, uncovered, front
view, and left shoulder forward. Applicants who wear glasses will remove
them prior to being photographed. The picture page will include the
candidate’s name, last four of their Social Security Number (SSN), and date
of photograph.
3. In cases when an applicant exceeds the maximum weight as set forth in MCO
P6110.3, Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test and Body Composition
Program Manual, the OSO will accomplish the following:
a. Take additional photographs of the applicant in PT gear. Males will
wear PT shorts only, while females will wear PT shorts and a T-shirt. The
photographs will consist of a front, back and side profile view of the
applicant.
b.

To determine body fat percentage applicants, refer to MCO P6110.3.

c. Record the height, weight, all measurements, and body fat percentage
on the photograph page as described in paragraph 3(a) above.
d. Place the original photographs and measurements behind the photograph
page in the application.
e. The OSO will perform the body measurements for all male applicants.
Only a female Marine will measure a female applicant. When a female Marine
is not available, the OSO will make appropriate liaison with available female
personnel.
f. For weight and body fat percentage waivers and approval authority,
reference chapter 4 paragraph 4102 “Waivers”. Reference the current version
of MCO P6110.3 for height and weight standard charts.
4. Tattoos, Body Piercings, and Brandings, etc., Policy. All individuals
applying for enrollment or reenrollment in Marine Corps officer programs are
required to complete the Tattoo Screening Form and the Statement of
Understanding (SOU). Reference chapter 4 paragraph 4104 “Tattoo Waivers” for
more information. Marines are prohibited from possessing:
a.

Tattoos or brands on the head, neck or in the mouth.

b.

Tattoos or brands on hands, wrists or fingers.

c. Sleeve tattoos. A sleeve tattoo is a very large tattoo, or a
collection of smaller tattoos, that covers or almost covers a person’s entire
arm or leg.

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d. Half-sleeve or quarter-sleeve tattoos that are visible to the eye
when wearing standard PT gear (T-shirt and shorts). A half-sleeve or
quarter-sleeve tattoo is defined as a very large tattoo, or a collection of
smaller tattoos that cover or almost cover the entire portion of an arm or
leg above or below the elbow or knee.
e. Tattoos or brands that are prejudicial to good order, discipline and
morale, or are of a nature to bring discredit upon the Marine Corps.
Examples include, but are not limited to, any tattoo that is sexist, racist,
vulgar, anti-American, anti-social, gang related, or extremist group or
organization related.
2111. DRUG USAGE. The Marine Corps does not condone the illegal or improper
use of drugs or alcohol. Marine Corps policy intends to prevent and
eliminate such abuse and illegal use. It is imperative that OSOs and MOIs
screen, document and waiver drug and alcohol abuse on potential officer
candidates.
1.

Drug Abuse

(a) Is against the law and violates the high standards of behavior and
performance expected of a Marine.
(b)

Is damaging to physical, mental, and psychological health.

(c)

Jeopardizes the safety of the individual and others.

(d) Is fundamentally wrong, destructive to organizational effectiveness,
and totally incompatible with service as a Marine.
(e)
2.

Is likely to result in criminal prosecution and separation.

Alcohol Abuse
a.

Violates the high standards expected of a Marine.

b.

Is damaging to physical, mental, and psychological health.

c.

Jeopardizes the safety of the individual and others.

d. Is fundamentally wrong, destructive to organizational effectiveness,
and totally incompatible with service as a Marine.
e.
3.

Is likely to result in criminal prosecution and separation.

Abuse of Other Substances

a. Abuse involving any substance not currently listed on the U.S.
Controlled Substance list (e.g. Salvia A, Salvia Divinorum, and Spice.
b. The unlawful use of controlled substance analogues (designer drugs),
natural substances (e.g. fungi, excretions).
c. Any chemicals (e.g. chemicals wrongfully used as inhalants),
propellants, and/or a prescribed or over-the-counter drug or pharmaceutical
compound, with the intent to induce intoxication, excitement, or stupefaction

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of the central nervous system, are also prohibited and will subject to
documentation, review and/or waivered prior to enlistment.
d. All applicants will be carefully screened as to the extent of their
drug, alcohol, other substance involvement. The Marine Corps utilizes the
following pre-enlistment and post enlistment drug tests:
(1) MEPS enlistment processing Drug & Alcohol Test (DAT) as part of
the medical examination using Instrumented Drug Testing (IDT) procedures.
(2) Urinalysis drug testing screening within 24 hours of arrival at
OCS.
e. Applicants will be rejected for enlistment into the Marine Corps if
they acknowledge dependency on drugs or alcohol, or if their pattern of drug
and/or alcohol involvement confirms a dependency.
f. OSO/OSA’s are prohibited from the below actions regarding any
recruiting prospect, applicant or contracted candidate:
g. Using any local laboratory drug testing facility as part of the drug
screening process for any reason.
h. Using any over the counter or commercially available drug testing
kits as part of a local drug screening process for any reason.
i. Implying, referring, testing, reimbursing, or paying for any drug
testing procedure for any prospect, applicant or candidate for any reason.
j. Any applicant seeking information relative to procedures that could
“mask, contaminate, alter, or neutralize” the results of the MEPS Drug and
Alcohol Test (DAT) conducted at the MEPS, or the OCS urinalysis testing will
be referred to the OSO/MOI. Processing will only continue after full
disclosure of pre-service drug involvement, including drug type, amount, last
date(s) of use, and after any required drug waivers. Applicants found to
have used a “masking process” will be disenrolled immediately. OSO/MOIs are
prevented under Article 84 UCMJ, from any involvement that could be germane
to altering, masking or changing the results of the applicant DAT Test at the
MEPS or the urinalysis conducted at OCS.
k. All applicants must sign the SOU on the Marine Corps Policy
Concerning Illegal Use of Drugs and the Drug Abuse Screening Form, or they
will be denied enlistment.
4.

Criteria
a.

Dependency on illegal drugs is disqualifying.

b. Any history of drug use or other substance abuse is potentially
disqualifying.
c.

Any history of dependency on alcohol is disqualifying.

d. During the screening process, OSO’s will ask all applicants the
following four questions at the minimum:

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(1) "Have you ever used illegal drugs, controlled substances or other
substances intended to produce a psychotropic high?"
(2) "Have you been charged with or convicted of a drug or drug
related offense?"
(3) "Have you ever been psychologically or physically dependent upon
any drug or alcohol?"
(4) "Have you ever trafficked, sold, or traded in illegal drugs.”
e. If answer to first or second question is "yes," a personal statement,
as well as the Drug Abuse Screening Form will be prepared to explain the
specific details. OSO/MOI will submit the statement and form, along with
applicant's case file, to the recruiting station commanding officer for
further action.
f. If the answer to the third or fourth question is "yes," then the
applicant will be denied enlistment.
5. Definitions. The following standard definitions are provided for
reference. They are intended solely to assist in determining an applicant’s
eligibility for enlistment.
a.

Alcohol Abuse.

Any excessive use of alcohol.

b. Alcoholism. A chronic behavioral disorder manifested by repeated
drinking of alcoholic beverages in excess to an extent that interferes with
the drinker's health or social or economic functioning; some degree of
habituation, dependence, or addiction is implied.
c. Dependence. A psychological/physical state of an addict in which the
usual or increasing dose of the drug is required to prevent the onset of
withdrawal symptoms. Dependency must be determined by a medical officer.
d. Drug Abuser. Individual who has illegally, wrongfully, or improperly
used any narcotic substance, marijuana, or dangerous drug. They may be
classified as:
(1) Experimenter. A drug experimenter is defined as one who has
illegally, wrongfully, or improperly used any narcotic substance, marijuana,
or dangerous drug, as defined herein, for reasons of curiosity, peer
pressure, or other similar reason. The exact number of times drugs were
used, is not necessarily as important as determining the category of use and
the impact of the drug use on the user's life-style, the intent of the user,
the circumstances of use, and the psychological makeup of the user. An
individual whose drug experimentation/use has resulted in some form of
medical, psychiatric, or psychological treatment; a conviction or adverse
juvenile adjudication; or loss of employment does not fall within the limits
of this category. For administrative purposes, determination of the category
should be within the judgment of either the district or recruiting station
commanding officer, aided by medical, legal, and moral advice, with
information is available from investigative sources.
(2) Casual Drug User. One who has illegally, wrongfully, or
improperly used any narcotic substance, marijuana, or dangerous drug, as
defined herein, and for reasons of deeper and more continuing nature than
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those of which motivate the drug experimenter. For administrative purposes,
determination of this category should be within the judgment of either the
region commanding general or district commanding officer, aided by medical,
legal, and moral advice, with information is available from investigative
sources.
(3) Hard Core Abuser. Routine illegal, wrongful, or improper use of
any narcotic substance, marijuana, or dangerous drugs and is determined to be
psychologically or physically dependent.
e. Drug Addiction. A state of periodic or chronic intoxication produced
by repeated consumption of a drug, characterized by the following:
(1) An overwhelming desire or need (compulsion) to continue use of
the drug,
(2) A tendency to increase the dosage,
(3) A psychological and usually physical dependence on its effects,
and
(4) A detrimental effect on the individual. The term refers, in a
quantitative sense, to drug use which pervades the total life activity of the
user. Individuals in this category are not eligible for enlistment.
f. Drug Supplier/Trafficker. An individual who illegally, wrongfully,
improperly furnishes another person with any amount of drugs. For purposes
of enlistment, "drug trafficking" will be considered any unlicensed sale,
barter, transportation, or trade of drugs.
6. Verification. Qualification for enlistment will be verified through use
of the forms and processing procedures outlined below. OSO/OSAs will
accomplish these procedures as early as possible in processing sequence.
Additionally, OSO/MOI will terminate the processing of any applicant who is
unwilling to complete these forms. These forms are required to be completed
on all applicants prior to contracting.
a. SOU. All applicants are required to sign an SOU indicating awareness
of the Marine Corps drug policy. Drug involvement by an applicant will not
be tolerated once this statement has been completed.
(1) The SOU, located in Automated Commissioning Program (ACP),
imparts a basic understanding of the Marine Corps policy on the illegal use
of drugs.
(2) OSO/MOI will assist the applicant in completing the SOU.
b. Drug Abuse Screening Form. The Drug Abuse Screening Form, located in
ACP, provides essential information that will determine an applicant's
eligibility for commissioning program.
(1) Certification
(a) Applicant will complete, sign, and date the appropriate
blocks.

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(b) OSO/MOI will complete the signature blocks after the
applicant has certified the disclosures by signing and dating the appropriate
block. Process a drug waiver, if considered appropriate.
(c) All officer candidates completing a RFA are required to be
rescreened to ensure initial certification has not change. Applicant’s
disclosing additional drug involvement since initial certification will be
processed for disenrollment.
(d) Warning. The OSO will warn all applicants that they will be
tested for drugs and alcohol as part of the pre-service physical. Any use of
drugs or alcohol confirmed by testing will result in disqualification and
immediate disenrollment. Any subsequent use of illegal drugs will be
confirmed by urinalysis within 24 hours of "processing" at OCS. Candidates
who test positive for any illegal drug will be processed for
erroneous/fraudulent enlistment and returned home.
7.

Waivers

a. In all cases involving drug use/abuse, the appropriate waiver
approval must be documented in MCRISS.
b. No drug-related waiver will be considered without a signed, complete
copy of the Drug Abuse Screening Form.
c.

Waivers will not be granted to applicants who:
(1) Have a history of drug or alcohol dependency or addiction; or
(2) Have a court conviction for any drug offense.

(3) Admit to trafficking marijuana or other illegal drugs. An
individual who illegally, wrongfully, or improperly furnishes another person
with any amount of drugs. Note: For purposes of enlistment, "drug
trafficking" will be considered any unlicensed sale, barter, transportation,
or trade of drugs.
(4) Applicants who have been disqualified for testing positive on the
DAT at MEPS.
8.

Prior Service

a. Prior Service Marines and Prior Service Other Service (PSOS)
applicants, who completed recruit training, and received a courts-martial,
NJP, or discharge as a result of drug use or drug related offense, to include
positive urinalysis, are not eligible for enlistment/reenlistment. Any Prior
Service applicant with subsequent drug usage after discharge is not eligible
for enlistment. No exception to this policy will be considered.
b. Any applicant that has participated in an officer commissioning
program (i.e. ROTC), who subsequently has used drugs after release and/or
separation are also not eligible for enlistment/reenlistment.
c. Applicants who have received an Entry Level Separation from the
Marines Corps or another other services (did not graduate from recruit
training or OCS) as a result of drug use or drug related offense, to include
positive urinalysis, will not be considered for enlistment.
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9. Waiver Authority. The Officer Waiver Matrix, Appendix B will be used to
determine eligibility/ineligibility for enlistment and the appropriate waiver
authority. The Appendix applies for all officer commissioning sources.
Additional guidance is provided as follows:
a. Convictions for possession of drug paraphernalia will be treated, for
the purpose of an enlistment waiver, as if they were convictions for
possession of the actual drug associated with the particular piece of
paraphernalia.
b. Applicants who have used hemp oil products and test positive for THC,
will be classified under the current accession standards for enlistment as
“Testing positive for THC” and are disqualified for enlistment per DOD
USMEPCOM Instructions. An applicants’ hemp oil use in itself (admittal
without testing positive for THC) is not illegal and will therefore not be
classified as a waiver, nor documented in the enlistment package.
10.

Prescription Drugs

a. Illegal use of prescription drugs may be waived prior to enlistment
when an applicant has been administered a prescription drug for medical
purposes by a parent or person acting in the capacity of "loco parentis" when
that drug has not been prescribed for the applicant. Examples include, but
are not limited to, Valium and Tylenol III. All illegal use of prescription
drugs requires a waiver from the MCRC, CG.
b. An arrest and conviction for Possession of a Controlled Substance
(Prescription Drug) is limited to the specific drug and the amount in their
possession. Most cases would involve a scenario whereby an individual was in
possession of a prescription drug, i.e. tablets from another person’s
prescription (parent or family member) without their knowledge and is limited
to 10 or less tablets. The waiver level will be equivalent to the waiver for
use of the type of drug(s) in possession, contained in Appendix B.
c. Each decision authority (i.e., the OSO, MOI, RS CO, MCD CO, or Region
CG) may deem the extent of an applicant's pre-service drug involvement to be
excessive and negatively endorse the applicant's waiver request thereby
terminating processing.
11. Unregulated Psychoactive Substances and Other Substances. The below
lists of uncontrolled substances will be screened for and annotated on the
Marine Corps Drug Abuse Screening Form. All use of unregulated, uncontrolled
social drugs requires an ETP waiver from the MCRC, CG.
a. Salvia Divinorum, Salvia A, and Spice are not listed as controlled
substances and are currently not detectable on drug tests. The following
substances and their common street names are considered under this heading
(not an all-inclusive list):
SPICE, AKA:
-Genie
-K2
-Skunk
-Spice Diamond
-Spice Silver
-Yucatan Fire

SALVIA DIVINORUM & SALVIA A, AKA:
-Diviner’s Sage
-Magic Mint
-Maria Pastora
-Sage of the Seers
-Sally-D

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-Zohai
b. Unregulated Psychoactive Substances. The following is a sample of
designer “bath salt” products associated with unregulated psychoactive
substances that are potentially harmful and produced as a seemingly safer
legal substitute for ecstasy, cocaine and amphetamines:
-

Ivory Wave
Vanilla Sky
Pure Ivory
Whack
Bolivian Bath
Purple Wave
Charge+
Ocean Burst

-

Sextacy
Gloom
Purple Rain
Salt
Fly
Hurricane Charlie
Crush

c. Other Substance Abuse. The unlawful use of controlled substance
analogues (designer drugs), natural substances (e.g., fungi, excretions),
chemicals (e.g., chemicals wrongfully used as inhalants), propellants, and/or
a prescribed or over-the-counter drug or pharmaceutical compound, with the
intent to induce intoxication, excitement, or stupefaction of the central
nervous system, are also prohibited and will subject to documentation, review
and/or waivered prior to enlistment.
12. Failure to Disclose. An applicant may be disenrolled for failure to
disclose use or abuse of illegal or prescribed drugs, to include convictions
resulting from that use or abuse. The OSO/MOI will advise the applicant of
the serious ramifications which could result from failure to disclose.
2112.

CHARACTER AND BACKGROUND

1. Applicants for any officer candidate program must not have been convicted
by courts-martial of any offense, or by civil authorities of a felony
offense. Refer to chapter 4 of this Order for procedures for processing
applicants with traffic and non-traffic offenses. Evidence of character will
be obtained through use of the following forms:
a.

National Agency Check/Local Check/Credit Check (NACLC).

b.

FD-258 (Fingerprint Card).

c.

DD Form 369 (Police Record Check).

d.

NAVMC Form 10064 (Personal Information Questionnaire).

e.

NAVMC Form 10418-1 (Application for Officer Programs).

f.

NAVMC Form 124 (OSO Evaluation Form).

g.

Marine Corps Drug Policy SOU.

2. Submission of the NACLC. All applicants will have a NACLC submitted
containing the Release Form, OPM Agency Use Form and Background Investigation
Questionnaire (BIQ) prior to commissioning into the Marine Corps. All
background investigations will be processed through the Marine Corps
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a. OCC applicants must have an investigation initiated upon selection by
the respective board. Documentation will be included in the pre-ship
package. MCDs will verify investigation initiation on all candidates prior
to shipping to OCS. Under no circumstance will an OCC applicant ship to OCS
without an investigation initiated.
b. PLC and NROTC applicant investigations will be initiated once a
candidate is fully trained at OCS. The investigation must be initiated prior
to submission of the RFA and documentation must be included in the RFA
package.
3. The following definitions of court-related terms are provided to assist
in the determining an applicant’s qualifications.
a.

Adverse Juvenile Adjudication

(1) Determination by a judge or jury in juvenile court proceedings
that the juvenile is guilty of, or that the individual committed the acts
alleged in the petition or complaint, based either on merits of the case or
on the juvenile’s admission of guilt or plea of guilty, and that the
determination was recorded in the court’s records, and
(a) Regardless of whether sentence was then imposed, withheld, or
suspended, and
(b) Regardless of subsequent proceedings in the same case to
delete an initial determination of guilt from court records, based on
evidence of rehabilitation or a satisfactory period of probation or
supervision. Examples of subsequent proceedings used in juvenile courts in
the United States are “expunged,” “record sealed,” reopening the case to
change the original finding of “guilty” or “delinquency,” or the plea of
“guilty” or admission of the truth of the allegations in the petition, to
“not guilty,” dismissal of the original petition, setting aside the
adjudication of “delinquency.” Such subsequent proceedings merely recognize
rehabilitation and do not alter the fact that the juvenile committed the act
for which the individual was tried.
(2) The term “adverse juvenile adjudication” is adjudication as a
juvenile delinquent, wayward minor, youthful offender, delinquent child,
juvenile offender, incorrigible, and a declaration of the juvenile as a ward
of the court, or an award of probation or punishment by a juvenile court as
the result of an offense. The term “ward of the court” does not include the
adjudication of juvenile as a “dependent,” as “neglected”, or as “abandoned.”
(3) For purposes of a waiver, an adverse juvenile adjudication is
processed on the basis of the severity of the specific offense for which an
applicant was arrested, charged, and/or convicted. The severity of the
offense will be determined by the maximum sentence authorized in the Table of
Maximum Punishments, Manual for Courts-Martial or by the maximum punishment
authorized by local state statutes if the offense is not listed in the Manual
for Courts-Martial. Factors such as the applicant’s age at the time of the
offense, the actual sentence imposed by the court, etc., will be considered
by the waiver approval authority.
b. Community Service. A sentence of a specific amount of labor to be
performed for the benefit of the community at large (similar to a fine).
Community service is not a form of restraint. Applicants who have been
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directed by judicial authority to perform community service are not eligible
for enlistment until such service has been completed.
c.

Conviction

(1) Determinations of “guilty” by a judge (or by jury), based either
on the merits of a case or on a defendant’s plea of “guilty” or of “nolo
contendere”:
(a) Regardless of whether sentence was then imposed, withheld, or
suspended; and
(b) Regardless of subsequent proceedings in the case to delete an
initial determination of “guilty” from court records, because of evidence of
rehabilitation or completion of satisfactory probationary period. Examples
of “subsequent proceedings” used throughout the United States in adult
offender cases are: “pardon,” “expunged,” or “nolo contendere,” to “not
guilty” and dismissal of the charge, “amnesty,” or setting aside of
conviction. Such subsequent proceedings recognize rehabilitation but do not
alter the fact that the offender committed the criminal act and, therefore,
must be reported.
(2) Sanctions imposed by a law enforcement or quasi-law enforcement
agency in place of an official court hearing or trial will not be considered
“convictions.” Sanctions of this nature, however, require a review and
waiver from the appropriate authority. Convictions or charges that have been
reduced for expediency, as in “plea-bargaining,” will also be waived by the
appropriate authority. The request for waiver must be processed for the
originally charged offense.
d. Expunged. In some states there are procedures established for a
subsequent “expunging of the record,” dismissal of charges, or “pardon upon
evidence of initial conviction or adverse juvenile adjudication. In spite of
the legal effect of this action, a waiver is required, and the record must be
revealed.
e.

Felony

(1) A felony shall be defined as a: conviction by civil authorities
(foreign or domestic), or action taken which is tantamount to a finding of
guilty of an offense for which the maximum penalty is death or confinement
for more than one year. If the offense is not listed in the Manual for
Courts-Martial, Table of Maximum Punishments, the maximum punishment
authorized by the respective state statute applies.
(2) The classification of a felony is without regard to the age of
the offender, when the offense was committed, or whether it was disposed of
by any juvenile or adult criminal proceedings, or whether the offense is
classified as a felony under local law.
f. Nolle Prosequi. Nolle Prosequi is a declaration that the plaintiff
in a civil case, or the prosecutor in a criminal case, will drop prosecution
of all, or part, of a suit or indictment. "Nolle Prosequi" is an unresolved
judicial proceeding, is not considered a form of restraint, and is not
necessarily a bar to enlistment. It is, however, considered a conviction for
enlistment purposes and a waiver is required. If court documents (e.g.
Judge, District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney) show the "Nolle
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Prosequi" resulted from insufficient evidence to convict or charge, then this
will not be viewed as a conviction, but must be reviewed by the appropriate
MCD to ensure compliance.
g. Nolo Contendere. Nolo Contendere is a “no contest” plea made by a
defendant in criminal actions, equivalent to an admission of guilt. With
this plea, a defendant is subject to punishment but leaves open the
possibility for denial of the alleged facts in other proceedings. However,
it must be reported prior to enrollment into an officer candidate program.
h. Probation. The suspension of a sentence of an individual convicted
but not yet imprisoned for that conviction, on condition of continued good
behavior and regular reporting to a probation officer or other agent
designated by the court. Regional legal terms synonymous to probation will
be treated exactly as probation is used throughout this Order. Applicants
currently on probation are not eligible for enlistment until the term of
their probation is completely fulfilled.
i. Restraint. Restraint includes suspension of a sentence (to include
unconditional suspended sentences), confinement or incarceration in any
institution, probation (to include unsupervised unconditional probation), or
parole. As an exception to the foregoing, unconditional suspended sentences
and unsupervised unconditional probation, resulting from conviction of
Traffic Offenses are not considered restraint.
j. Sealed Juvenile Records. Most all states have provisions for sealing
juvenile records which serves to limit disclosures on the part of law
enforcement officials and judicial authorities. In spite of the legal effect
of such action, the applicant must reveal the record and the appropriate
level waiver must be requested to be eligible for enlistment in these cases.
k. Unconditional Suspended Sentence/Unsupervised Unconditional
Probation. An unconditional suspended sentence and unsupervised
unconditional probation are considered a suspended sentence and probation
imposed by a court, respectively, even though the court imposes no
conditions:
(1) Regarding an individual's freedom of movement.
(2) Requiring the payment of damages.
(3) Requiring periodic reporting by individual to an
officer/supervision officer of the court (to include a probation officer).
Applicants currently under these forms of restraint are not eligible for
enlistment until the term of the sentence or probation has been fulfilled.
As mentioned in paragraph I, an exception exists in cases involving
conviction of traffic offenses.
l. Early Release from Supervised/Unsupervised Probation or Parole. Any
applicant released early from probation or parole must wait until the
originally assigned sentenced release date or ninety (90) days whichever is
shorter to being eligible for enlistment.
m. Enlistment as an Alternative to Prosecution. Applicants may not
enlist as an alternative to criminal prosecution, indictment, incarceration,
parole, probation, or other punitive sentence. They are ineligible for
enlistment.
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2113. AREAS OF RESTRICTIVE CONDUCT OR BEHAVIOR. These areas present
enlistment restrictions based on Marine Corps, Department of the Navy (DoN),
or DoD policies:
1. Gang Involvement or Affiliation. Applicants who have affiliated with
gangs should not be denied enlistment based solely on affiliation. However,
applicants with a history of criminal activity and/or violence associated
with gang activity are not eligible for enlistment.
a. Former gang involvement, association or affiliation that resulted in
any illegal acts or a criminal history against any person due to their race,
religion, national origin, gender, or any participation in a hate crime(s),
as part of an initiation, acceptance or allegiance to any gang, or any gang
involvement resulting in arrests and court convictions, or any involvement
with any activity or organization which is disloyal or subversive to the U.S.
Government, or any indication that enlistment/reenlistment would not be in
best interest of national security, is not enlistment eligible. (No waivers).
b. Former gang involvement, association or affiliation that did not
result in any illegal acts or a criminal history against any person due to
their race, religion, national origin, gender, or any participation in a hate
crime(s), as part of an initiation, acceptance or allegiance to any gang, or
any gang involvement resulting in arrests and court convictions, or any
involvement with any activity or organization which is disloyal or subversive
to the U.S. Government, or any indication that enlistment/reenlistment would
not be in the best interest of national security, can only be enlisted after
review and approval of the CG, MCRC.
2. Sexual Assault Offenses. Any applicant who was prosecuted, and
convicted, or received an adverse adjudication for any offense as an adult or
juvenile of any sexual-related crime, or sexual assault is disqualified for
enlistment.
a. Sexual Assault Offenses. Sexual assault is defined in DoDD 6495.01
as “Intentional sexual contact characterized by use of force, threats,
intimidation, or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot
consent. Sexual assault includes rape, forcible sodomy (oral or anal sex),
and other unwanted sexual contact that is aggravated, abusive, or wrongful
(including unwanted and inappropriate sexual contact), or attempts to commit
these acts”.
b. Sexual assault offenses resulting in adverse adjudication (other than
finding of guilty in court) may only be considered by the CG, MCRC (Exception
to Policy waiver).
c. Any applicant with a conviction for an offense which results in the
mandatory registration as a Sexual Offender on the National Sexual Offender
Registry is ineligible for enlistment. No Waivers will be considered.
3. Domestic Violence. Domestic Violence is incompatible with military
service and contrary to the Marine Corps core values. Waivers for domestic
violence convictions for a misconduct Offense are not authorized, due to the
Lautenberg Amendment. Summary courts-martial convictions, non-judicial
punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, and deferred prosecutions (or similar
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convictions under the Lautenberg Amendment. Pertinent information regarding
domestic violence:
a. The term conviction under the Lautenberg Amendment is defined as:
(1) A misdemeanor or felony judgment of guilty (adult or juvenile)
entered against the applicant in a state or federal court.
(2) Nolo Contendere and Nolle Prosequi judgments must state in court
records that offense is considered domestic violence conviction under state
law.
b.

The term conviction under the Lautenberg Amendment is not:

(1) Adjudication in the juvenile system, or pre-trial diversions, or
cases resulting in deferred judgments.
(2) Expunged records or pardoning.
c. The “crime of domestic violence” must have all the following
elements:
(1) The offender was convicted of a crime (misdemeanor or felony);
(2) The offense has as its factual basis the use or attempted use of
physical force, or threatened use of a force per DoDI 6400.06;
(3) The convicted offender was at the time of the offense:
(a) a current or former spouse, parent or guardian of the victim,
(b) a person with whom the victim shares a child in common,
(c) a person who was cohabitating with or has cohabitated with
the victim as a spouse, parent or guardian, or
(d) a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent or guardian
of the victims;
(4) The convicted offender was represented by counsel, or knowingly
and intelligently waived the right to counsel;
(5) If entitled to have the case tried by jury, the case was actually
tried by jury or the person knowingly and intelligently waived the right to
have the case tried by jury;
(6) The conviction has not been expunged, or set aside, or the
convicted offender has not been pardoned for the offense or had civil rights
restored, unless the pardon, expunged, or restoration of civil rights
provides the person may not ship, transport, possess or receive firearms.
d. The charge(s) that the applicant is convicted of, may not always have
the word(s) “Domestic and/or Domestic Violence” in the offense title (e.g.
Simple Assault). A person is considered in violation of the Lautenberg
Amendment when the circumstances surrounding the charge(s) meet the elements
of paragraph 3283.3.c. above.
e.

Some examples of domestic violence scenarios are:
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(1) Applicant and boyfriend who have lived together for one year
split up. Two weeks later, applicant runs into boyfriend in a store. An
argument ensues during which the applicant threatens former boyfriend with a
pair of scissors. Applicant is convicted of communicating a threat.
Applicant is ineligible for enlistment.
(2) Applicant’s teenage nephew doesn’t get along with parents and has
been living with applicant. Applicant confronts nephew about his underage
drinking. They argue and end up in a fight. Applicant is later convicted of
assault and battery. Applicant is ineligible for enlistment.
(3) Applicant is the father of girlfriend’s child. Girlfriend has
custody of child. During a visit, applicant hits the girlfriend and is
convicted of simple assault. Applicant is ineligible for enlistment.
NOTE: In the previous three scenarios, if the conviction is expunged or
pardoned, the applicant may apply and be processed for enlistment only after
a Region CG waiver. This measure ensures compliance with the mandates of the
Lautenberg Amendment and DoD policy to exclude those applicants who are
convicted but not pardoned or expunged to be ineligible for enlistment.
(4) Applicant and his parent get into a fist fight and the applicant
is later convicted of domestic battery for assaulting his parent. Applicant
is eligible to be processed for enlistment with the approval of the
appropriate level wavier approval.
NOTE: In the previous two scenarios, if convicted of domestic offense under
state penal laws, but not in accordance with Lautenberg, the applicant may
apply/processed for enlistment with Region CG waiver. This measure ensures
compliance with the mandates of the Lautenberg Amendment and DoD policy.
2114.

SOLE SURVIVORS

1. Applicants for any officer candidate programs must be ineligible for
exemption from assignment to duty in a combat area as a sole survivor as
defined in MCO 1300.8 Marine Corps Personnel Assignment Policy or must waive
this right as outlined below. The definition of sole survivor will be
explained to each applicant and when an applicant indicates that a parent(s),
brother or sister, or corresponding relative by adoption is deceased or
permanently disabled, the OSO will ensure the applicant is thoroughly
questioned as to the circumstances in order to determine sole survivor
status.
2. A sole survivor is defined as the only remaining son or daughter in a
family where the father/mother (or one or more sons or daughters) was killed
in action or died in the line of duty while serving in the armed forces as a
result of wounds, accident, or disease; or is in a captured or missing in
action status; or is permanently 100 percent physically disabled (to include
100 percent mental disability) as determined by the Veterans Administration
or one of the military services and is hospitalized on a continuing basis and
not gainfully employed by virtue of such disability.
3. In order to be considered for enrollment, an applicant who is classified
as a sole survivor must submit one or both of the following waivers as
appropriate, as part of the application process.

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a. If the applicant is 18 years of age or over, the following waiver
will be executed by the applicant:
“I hereby waive my rights to restrictive assignment/discharge as a sole
surviving son/daughter per MCO 1300.8.”
b. If the applicant is less than 18 years of age, the above waiver will
be executed by the applicant. In addition, the following notarized waiver,
executed by the parent(s) or legal guardian, will be submitted:
“We (I) ______________________ and _____________________ do swear that we are
(I am) the parent(s) (sole parent) (legal guardian) of ___________________
and that we (I) do hereby waive any rights which might accrue to us (me) to
request that he (she) be discharged or that he (she) be exempt as a sole
survivor from assignment to duty in a combat area.”
2115.

REENROLLMENT AND REAPPLICATION

1. Reenrollment. Reenrollment is applicable to any individual who was
formerly an approved applicant for an officer candidate program and
subsequently disenrolled. Such individuals may request reenrollment provided
they are qualified per this chapter.
a. In the case of a candidate who has not completed an increment of PLC
or OCC training and is requesting reenrollment, a new application will be
submitted. The OSO will request a reenrollment waiver from the appropriate
level. Reference chapter 4 paragraph 4102 “Waivers” of this Order.
b. If a fully trained OCC or PLC candidate declines a commission and
subsequently requests reenrollment, a commission may be granted under the
following conditions:
(1) A formal written request must be submitted, with appropriate
endorsement via the chain of command to CG, MCRC.
(2) The individual is qualified in accordance with this chapter.
(3) All requests for commissioning after declination of original
commissioning opportunity are Exceptions to Policy (ETPs) and must be
submitted to CG, MCRC. Candidates should expect to attend an additional OCS
training session if more than a year has elapsed since the original
commissioning date. CG, MCRC will be the final determination authority
regarding additional OCS requirements.
c. All OCS drops that request reenrollment must include the OCS Drop
Report in their new application.
d. Candidates that are dropped only for medical reasons after completing
six weeks of the 10-week OCC training course are eligible to return and
complete a six week PLC senior training session to meet training
requirements.
(1) Candidates will be eligible for commissioning provided they have
met all other requirements. Additionally, the CO, OCS must have recommended
the candidate’s return in the OCS drop report. They will be considered noncompetitive OCC applicants. All cases count towards Region ship caps and
must be coordinated with MCRC, OP.
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(2) These candidates must attend training during the first available
summer upon being physically qualified to return to training. Failure to
attend that summer training will result in the requirement to compete for and
attend a 10-week OCC session if selected.
2. Reapplication. Reapplication is applicable to any individual who
applied, but was not selected by the selection board, for participation in an
officer candidate program. Those individuals desiring reconsideration for
OCC after non-selection must submit a complete new application. PLC
applicants can be seen by any additional PLC boards with their original
application within the current FY of said application, but must submit a new
application for any PLC or OCC boards beyond the FY initially applied for.
2116.

PROGRAM CHANGES

1. A person enrolled in an officer program may request a change to another
officer program, provided they are fully qualified for the program requested,
per the provisions of this Order.
2.

The OSO will forward the request to the proper approval authority.

a. Programs changes, to include PLC program disenrollment, that affect
the current Fiscal Year (FY) must be forwarded to and approved by MCRC, OA.
All other program changes will be forwarded to and approved by the respective
MCD CO.
b. Upon approval, the OSO will complete new service agreements and
forward to MCRC, OA via the chain of command.
3. Change to Aviation Program. Change requests to an aviation officer
program must include appropriate medical documents and the ASTB score sheet.
An applicant approved for PLC (Ground) who has not attended training may not
request change to aviation until completion of the first increment of
training. Once trained or fully trained PLC candidates may request change to
aviation at any time provided the required documents are submitted with the
request.
4. Change to Law Program. Requests for change to a law program must include
proof of acceptance at an American Bar Association accredited law school,
current PFT, current photograph, undergraduate transcripts, a personal
statement from the applicant explaining his or her reason for requesting a
program transfer and a qualifying LSAT score.
5. Change to
OCC-R program
Approval will
R can only be
via the chain
2117.

OCC-R. Fully trained PLC candidates may request change to an
provided the required documents are submitted with the request.
be based on TBS availability. Change requests from PLC to OCCapproved by CG MCRC. Requests will be forwarded to MCRC, OA
of command.

DISENROLLMENT, DISCHARGE, AND RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY

1. Civilian officer candidates may be disenrolled for any of the reasons
shown on the NAVMC 10418-2, Certificate of Understanding Reason for
Disenrollment. Those members so disenrolled will normally receive entry
level separations with an uncharacterized term of service. Those members who
have accepted financial or tuition assistance and or have obligated service
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remaining with the USMC are required to fulfill those obligations. Members
of the USMCR will be returned to their Reserve unit to fulfill the remainder
of their obligated service.
2. Any member, regardless of source, may be disenrolled for cause at any
time. Additionally, any member may be disenrolled at their own written
request, subject to the conditions in this section and the following
restriction. Once a member has reported for training, they will not be
allowed to disenroll at their own request until completion of the minimum
training period, as specified in the service agreement.
3. In addition to the above, the following rules will apply to those members
disenrolled prior to appointment to commissioned grade:
a.

PLC

(1) Members who request disenrollment while at training will be
disenrolled from active duty only after completion of minimum period of
training as specified in the service agreement. Those disenrolled for cause
will be released from active duty and disenrolled immediately with the
exception of those receiving financial assistance. Disposition of PLC
members who have received financial assistance will be in accordance with
their financial assistance agreement.
(2) Members disenrolled at any time, other than while at training,
will be disenrolled immediately with the exception of those members having
accepted financial assistance or with obligated service remaining in the
SMCR.
b.

OCC

(1) Members who request disenrollment prior to reporting to training
will be disenrolled immediately.
(2) Members from the SMCR and IRR who request disenrollment prior to
reporting for training will be disenrolled and ordered to return to the unit
to which they were last assigned.
(3) Members who are disenrolled for any reason while at training will
be released from active duty and disenrolled.
(4) Members from the Reserve establishment on Extended Active Duty
(EAD) who are disenrolled will be required to complete their present
enlistment and/or any extension thereof, or assignment to EAD.
(5) Civilian candidates may be disenrolled prior to termination of
their obligated service under the following conditions:
(a) If disenrolled for any reason prior to or after reporting for
training.
(b) If, upon reporting for training, they are found not
physically qualified for appointment to commissioned grade.
(c) If they qualify for discharge by reason of extreme hardship.

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(d) For such other good and sufficient reasons, not elsewhere
listed in this chapter, which are specified in MCO P1900.16F W/CH 1-2,
MARCORSEPMAN, paragraph 6411.
(6) Active duty, SMCR or IRR candidates may only be discharged prior
to the termination of obligated service for, extreme hardship or such other
good and sufficient reasons, not elsewhere listed in this chapter, which are
specified in MCO P1900.16F W/CH 1-2, MARCORSEPMAN, chapter 6.
4. All discharges of disenrolled officer candidates will be processed per
MCO P1900.16F W/CH 1-2, Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual
(MARCORSEPMAN).
5.

Release from Active Duty

a. PLC candidates enrolled from the SMCR or IRR, and those enrolled from
civilian sources that have completed their active duty requirement under the
law, will be released from active duty if disenrolled for any reason prior to
acceptance of appointment to commissioned grade, except in the case of those
individuals who have accepted financial assistance. Disposition of PLC
members who have received financial assistance is executed in accordance with
the respective financial assistance program(s) contract.
b. OCC candidates will be released from active duty if disenrolled for
any reason prior to acceptance of appointment to commissioned grade.
2118. LEGACY/SPECIAL INTEREST OFFICER APPLICANT REPORTING. Legacy
applicants and candidates are defined as individuals who come from families
with historic ties to the Marine Corps. These individuals have family
members who are current or retired O-6s and above or E-9s. Special interest
applicants and candidates are defined as individuals who have senior officer
or enlisted (O-6 and above or E-9) and high ranking political figures (e.g.
senators, members of Congress, governors, etc...) interested in their status.
1. All commands and units involved in the officer accession process will
report the status of legacy and special interest individuals on a monthly
basis and ensure the appropriate MCRISS entries are made.
2. The MCRC OCS Liaison will provide the information if initially identified
while the individual is attending OCS.

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CHAPTER 3
MARINE CORPS OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAMS

SECTION 1:

PARAGRAPH

PAGE

REGULAR PROGRAMS

PLC PROGRAM

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3100

3-1

OCC PROGRAM

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3101

3-8

3102

3-10

. . . . . . . .

3103

3-11

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3104

3-19

ASSIGNMENT TO AVIATION TRAINING FOR MARINE CORPS
MIDSHIPMEN FROM THE USNA AND NROTC UNITS . . . . . . . .

3105

3-19

COMMISSIONING GRADUATES FROM THE OTHER UNITED STATES SERVICE
ACADEMIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3106

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APPOINTMENT OF ARMY AND AIR FORCE ROTC CADETS

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UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NROTC MARINE-OPTION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
NROTC COLLEGE PROGRAM

SECTION 2:

. . . . .

3107

ENLISTED TO OFFICER PROGRAMS

ENLISTED TO OFFICER PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3200

3-23

MARINE CORPS ENLISTED COMMISSIONING EDUCATION
PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3201

3-23

ENLISTED COMMISSIONING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3202

3-23

OFFICER CANDIDATE CLASS RESERVE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . .

3300

3-25

MERITORIOUS COMMISSIONING PROGRAM RESERVE . . . . . . . .

3301

3-25

RESERVE ENLISTED COMMISSIONING PROGRAM

3302

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SECTION 3: RESERVE PROGRAMS

. . . . . . . . .

SECTION 4: PROCESSING OTHER APPLICATIONS
REAPPOINTMENT OF FORMER OFFICERS . . . . . . . . . . . .

3400

3-27

CONTRACTING COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN OTHER SERVICES. . .

3401

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INTERSERVICE TRANSFER OF REGULAR AND RESERVE
OFFICERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3402

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CHAPTER 3
MARINE CORPS OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAMS
SECTION 1: REGULAR PROGRAMS
3100.

PLATOON LEADERS CLASS PROGRAM

1. Program Description. Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) is an officer program
for college students attending regionally or nationally accredited colleges
or universities, who, upon successful completion of all requirements, are
commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps (USMC).
The PLC program is divided into the following component programs: PLC
(Ground), PLC (Student Naval Aviator (SNA)), PLC (Student Naval Flight
Officer (SNFO)); and PLC (Law).
a. Eligibility Requirements for PLC (Ground), (SNA) or (SNFO). To be
eligible for enrollment in the PLC (Ground) or PLC (SNA or SNFO) programs, an
applicant must be a regularly enrolled, full-time student at a regionally or
nationally accredited college or university and must have completed one
academic term of a normal schedule of courses with a cumulative and previous
semester Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. For
purposes of determining eligibility, “a normal schedule of courses” is
normally considered to be a minimum of 12-semester or 12-quarter hours in a
single term. In cases that full-time status varies from this norm, OSOs will
obtain verification of full-time status from the institution utilizing a
NAVMC Form 10469, Academic Certification Form (ACF).
(1) Officer Selection Officers (OSO) can contract first semester
college freshman on their own merit prior to the release of first semester
grades. Marine Corps District (MCD) Assistant for Officer Procurements (AOP)
will disenroll contracted freshmen if their first semester and/or cumulative
GPA is less than the required 2.0.
(2) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC)
graduates are eligible to be enrolled in the PLC Program upon graduation from
high school. Those selected will attend training after the freshman college
year. OSOs will ensure that prior to enrollment the applicant meets the
following requirements:
(a) Has been accepted for enrollment at a regionally or
nationally accredited college or university and submits proof of acceptance
in the form of an ACF completed by an appropriate college official and
forwarded as part of the application.
(b) Is favorably recommended for acceptance by the senior
military instructor of the MCJROTC unit in which the applicant was enrolled.
A Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ) from the senior military
instructor will be forwarded as part of the application.
(c) Is qualified for enrollment per this Order.
(d) Upon completion of the first semester, a copy of the
candidate’s transcripts will be forwarded to the MCD to arrive no later than
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b. Eligibility Requirements for PLC (Law). College seniors accepted for
enrollment, and first or second year law students currently enrolled in an
American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law degree granting institution are
eligible to apply for the PLC (Law) Program. Members of the PLC (Ground) or
PLC (SNA or SNFO) Programs may apply to transfer to the PLC (Law) Program if
they are in their senior year of college and have been accepted for
enrollment at an ABA accredited law school. Refer is MCRCO 1131.1 for
additional information on PLC (Law) program.
2. Degree Scheduling. Candidates complete their academic requirements for a
commission upon receipt of a baccalaureate degree. This will require
enrollment for at least 12 hours for each semester or quarters. PLC poolees
are expected to schedule and complete courses of study to permit the awarding
of a degree in a normal time period. The following norms are established:
a. Baccalaureate (BA/BS) (except in engineering) – 4 years from
matriculation.

3.

b.

B.S. (Engineering) – 4 to 5 years from matriculation.

c.

Juris Doctor (JD) – 3 years from entry into law school.

Training Requirements

a. Course of Instruction. Members of the PLC Program enrolled as
college freshmen or sophomores will attend two six-week summer training
sessions (Juniors Course and Seniors Course). Members enrolled during or
after the junior year of college will attend a single 10-week Combined
session (Combined Course). Members enrolled in the PLC-Law Program who are
not transfers from other PLC components will attend one 10-week training
session. Training will be conducted at Officer Candidates School (OCS),
Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC), Quantico, Virginia, on dates
published by the Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC).
b.

Attendance at Training

(1) Members of the PLC Program enrolled as freshmen or sophomores
must complete the Juniors Course the first summer after enrollment and the
Seniors Course during the summer immediately preceding the school year in
which they receive their degree.
(2) Members must agree to participate in training for a minimum
period of time as specified in their service agreement.
c. Orders to Attend Training. Members of the PLC Program ordered to
training will travel by the conveyance directed in their orders. Members
will be ordered to training from home address or school address only, as
requested by the poolee. Upon release from training, they will be directed
to their home or school address as indicated on their request for orders.
MCO P4600.7 will be utilized by OSOs in determining group or individual
transportation of PLC candidates to training. PLC candidates, with the
exception of PLC (Law) candidates, are not authorized to drive to OCS by
Privately Owned Vehicle (POV). If a PLC candidate is to be courtesy shipped,
the OSO from the owning Officer Selection Team (OST) will make liaison with
the shipping OSO.
d.

Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) Training and Mobilizations
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(1) SMCR Marines who are contracted in the PLC Program will not be
mobilized with their SMCR unit, regardless of training status.
(2) SMCR Marines may volunteer to mobilize with their unit. These
Marines will submit either a request for retention or disenrollment, via the
recruiting chain of command, depending on their intentions to resume their
commissioning track upon completion of the deployment.
(3) Initial Incremental Active Duty Training (IIADT) reservists are
ineligible for commissioning programs until they have completed all training
requirements to earn their Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) designation.
(4) SMCR Marines who fail to maintain the requirements of their
commissioning program, for any reason, will revert to and fulfill their
original SMCR contract. The OSO will inform the (Inspectors and Instructors)
(I&I) of the candidate’s failure to complete the commissioning program and
order the Marine to report to their SMCR unit. The SMCR unit will make the
appropriate unit diary entries.
(5) SMCR Marines applying for a commissioning program require a
Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ) to be filled out by their I&I. The
I&I actual is the only individual authorized to sign the PIQ. The Marine
Officer completing the PIQ will evaluate the individual for the potential for
service as an officer and the needs of the SMCR unit and make the appropriate
recommendation for selection. In addition to the pertinent information
regarding the Marine’s potential for future service, the PIQ will include the
following statement:
“I understand, if SNM is selected for a commissioning program, that
he/she is not required to mobilize for unit deployments as long as they
remain in good standing and meet all requirements of the commissioning
program or M&RA/MCRC policy changes.”
Note: Reserve Commanders and I&I personnel will not withhold the PIQ due to
pending deployments. Selection boards are directed to consider the needs of
the SMCR unit, as stated in the PIQ, when reviewing applications of SMCR
Marines.
(6) Upon return from an active duty deployment, members of the PLC
program will forward, via their OSO, correspondence to the MCD requesting
orders for the next available training increment at OCS that is consistent
with their commissioning program. The OSO will include a current ACF that
verifies the student is enrolled in college full time and provides a new
projected graduation date.
(7) Once approved for commissioning, the OSO will provide the SMCR
Unit with a copy of the Marine’s completed NAVMC Form 763 (Acceptance and
Appointment Record). The newly commissioned officer may continue to drill
with the SMCR unit until transferred to TBS. SMCR units are not authorized
to order the newly commissioned officer to any periods of active duty in
excess of 29 days.
e. Induction Credit for Entering OCS. Induction credit will be given
when a fully qualified candidate is inducted into training.

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(1) Induction credit will not be given for those candidates who are
determined to be Initially Not Physically Qualified (INPQ) by OCS Medical.
(2) Induction credit will not be given for those candidates who are
Initial Induction Physical Fitness Test (IPFT) failures, and do not get
inducted into training. Credit will be given to those candidates who are
IPFT failures and get inducted into training.
(3) Induction credit will not be given for Initial Drop on Request
(IDORs).
4. Active Duty Requirements. All PLC second lieutenants will be
commissioned in the USMC or USMCR, will sign a NAVMC Form 763 reflecting
appointment in USMC or USMCR, will be scrolled to the Active Status List or
Reserve Active Status List (RASL), and assigned to the IRR to await orders to
report to The Basic School (TBS), MCCDC, Quantico, Virginia. Upon receipt of
a report date and orders to TBS, these officers will begin their active duty
service requirement as indicated on their service agreement.
a. PLC (Ground). Graduates of the PLC (Ground) program will serve on
active duty in a commissioned status for the period specified by their
service agreement. When these officers have completed TBS, they will be
assigned a basic MOS and ordered to an appropriate duty assignment.
b. PLC (SNA) and (SNFO). Graduates of the PLC (SNA or SNFO) Programs
will serve on active duty in a commissioned status for the period specified
by their service agreement. Upon acceptance of appointment to commissioned
grade, these officers will be ordered to active duty to attend TBS prior to
assignment to aviation training.
(1) In the event an officer is separated from an aviation training
program as a result of flight failure, practical work failure, or physical
disqualification, the officer will be required to serve on active duty in a
commissioned status for the period specified by the service agreement. They
will serve on active duty from the date initially assigned to active duty as
a commissioned officer, plus any additional obligation incurred by receipt of
Marine Corps financial assistance programs.
(2) Should the officer be separated from an aviation training program
as a result of academic failure, or at own request, the officer will be
required to serve on active duty in a commissioned status for the remaining
period specified on the service agreement. They will serve on active duty
from the date initially assigned to active duty, plus an extension of active
service equal to the time spent in flight training and any additional
obligation incurred by receipt of Marine Corps financial assistance programs.
c. PLC (Law). A member of the PLC (Law) Program, upon appointment to
commissioned grade, will be commissioned in the USMCR, will execute a NAVMC
Form 763 reflecting appointment in USMCR, will be scrolled to the RASL, and
assigned to the IRR on inactive duty. As a commissioned officer in the
Marine Corps, the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) member will remain on
inactive duty for a specified period of time in order to satisfactorily
complete the requirements for a law degree and be admitted to the practice of
law before the highest court of a state, or the District of Columbia. These
officers will be eligible for promotion at the same time as their
contemporaries on active duty. Upon successful completion of the
requirements of the PLC Law program, the officer will receive orders to
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report to active duty, through either assignment in the PLC Law Internship or
orders to TBS, MCCDC, Quantico, Virginia. Upon receipt of a report date and
orders on initial active duty, these officers will be appointed to a regular
commission on active duty in the commissioned grade held while in the IRR,
will be scrolled to the Active Duty List (ADL) with the same date of rank
held on the RASL, and will begin their active duty service requirement as
indicated on their service agreement. A new NAVMC Form 763 will be signed to
reflect the appointment to active duty and accounting for the time spent by
the officer in the IRR awaiting orders. The original copy of the new NAVMC
Form 763 will be forwarded to MCRC, Officer Appointments (OA) prior to the
officer executing orders to TBS along with a copy of the old NAVMC Form 763
reflecting the officer’s commission in the USMCR.
(1) In order to effect the promotion of members of the PLC (Law)
Program, OSOs must forward a written request for promotion accompanied by a
promotion physical to MCRC, OA via the chain of command, no later than 60
days prior to the expected date of promotion.
(2) After receipt of their law degree, members must take the first
scheduled state or District of Columbia bar examination, within the
jurisdiction of their choice. In the event they fail the first examination,
they will be required to take the next scheduled examination. They will not
be ordered
to TBS until the results of the second examination have been reported to
MCRC, OA. If the member fails the second bar examination, they will be
ordered to the next available TBS class as an unrestricted ground officer.
(3) Officers who successfully pass the bar exam will be assigned to
active duty for the period of time specified by their service agreements.
Initial orders to active duty will be to attend TBS, MCCDC, Quantico,
Virginia. Following completion of TBS, officers will be ordered to either
the Naval Justice School, Newport, Rhode Island, or assigned directly to
duty. When certified by the Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Navy, members
will be designated as Judge Advocates and assigned the appropriate MOS.
(4) Subsequent to acceptance of appointment to commissioned grade,
these officers will normally be assigned to active duty for the period
specified in their service agreements as unrestricted ground officers should
they:
(a) Fail to maintain the academic standard prescribed by the
academic institution of attendance for completion of requirements for a law
degree;
(b) Fail to complete the requirement for a law degree within the
standard period of time required for a full-time law student;
(c) Discontinue law studies for any reason.
(d) Fail the bar exam twice.
(5) MCRCO 1131.1_ establishes the PLC-Law Post-Bar Exam and Pre-TBS
Internship Initiatives, under which PLC-Law Officers may apply for active
duty orders while they await the results of the bar exam and their license to
practice law or are waiting to execute permanent change of station (PCS)
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practical experience and on-the-job training relevant to the judge advocate
(4402) MOS following completion of a bar exam and prior to attending TBS.
d. PLC Members who have Received Financial Assistance. PLC members
awarded Marine Corps financial assistance are obligated for active duty in
addition to that period of time specified in their basic service agreement.
For further information on financial assistance, refer to paragraph 2116.3 of
this Order.
5.

Grade While Member

a. Applicants for the PLC program will be enlisted in the grade of
private.
b. Upon approval and designation as a PLC poolee, members will hold the
title of “Candidate.” The terms “candidate” and “poolee” are synonymous.
PLC candidates are entitled to pay and allowances while attending OCS for
their enlisted grade but not less than those prescribed for sergeant.
c. Candidates who assume a non-training status will be reverted to the
grade held when initially ordered to OCS and receive pay and allowances of
that grade, except for individuals meriting special consideration as
determined by the CG, MCRC or CO, OCS. Candidates returned to training from
a non-training status will be concurrently reinstated as officer candidates
and entitled to the pay and allowances stated in paragraph 3100.5b, above.
6. Request for Appointment. The OSO will submit a Request for Appointment
(RFA), to include a commissioning physical with a favorable BUMED or DoDMERB
approval endorsement, at least 120 days before the scheduled commissioning
date. Commissioning physical examinations should be submitted to BUMED, NAMI
or Naval Operation Medical Institution (NOMI), as appropriate, no earlier
than 18 months and no later than 180 days prior to the scheduled
commissioning.
7.

Annual Administrative Requirements

a. PLC Audit. The OSO is required to conduct a semiannual PLC Pool
Audit to ensure each member of the PLC program (including commissioned
lieutenants awaiting TBS) remains qualified and on track to commission. The
PLC audits will be submitted to the appropriate MCD by 15 September and 31
January of each year. MCDs will review and forward audit documentation to
MCRC, OA via their respective regions no later than 1 October and 28
February. The OSO will ensure the following actions are completed for each
poolee during the audit.
(1) ACF. OSOs will obtain an ACF and a transcript upon completion
of each academic term of each school year for each PLC candidate. The OSO
will review the completed documents, update MCRISS, and accomplish the
following actions:
(a) Retain the documents at the OSO level for each PLC member
whose term and cumulative grade average is 2.0 (C) or higher, if the
graduation date is unchanged and if they remain a regularly enrolled, fulltime student, carrying and completing a normal academic load (12 hours).
(b) Candidates falling below a 2.0 GPA will be placed on academic
probation for that semester. They will remain on academic probation until
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their overall GPA rises above a 2.0 or completed a normal full-time academic
load (12 hours). If after one semester they have not achieved a 2.0 GPA they
will be disenrolled from the program and can reapply once their overall and
current GPA is above a 2.0.
(c) Forward to the MCD all ACFs and transcripts which confirm a
term or cumulative grade point average below 2.0 (C) and/or indicate a member
failed to complete or is no longer a regularly enrolled full-time student
carrying a normal academic load. This member will be reviewed by the MCD AOP
to determine fitness for retention or placement on academic probation. The
OSO should retain a copy for further use.
(d) Forward to the MCD all ACFs and transcripts on PLC members
who are reporting a change in their graduation date.
(e) OSOs will ensure that the ACF and college
transcripts/letters, when required, are forwarded so as to arrive at the MCD
by 31 January.
(2) Establishment of MyPay Accounts. OSOs will ensure every PLC
candidate obtains a MyPay Personal Identification Number (PIN) NLT 1
September of the year scheduled to complete their respective PLC course. All
PLC members are required to start and maintain an active Direct Deposit
account through MyPay.
(a) PLC members need the following information to start/change a
Direct Deposit accounts in MyPay:
1. Financial Institution Routing Transit Number.
2. Account Number.
3. Account Type (Savings or Checking).
(b) PLC members who are applying for the Marine Corps Financial
Assistance Program (MCFAP) or Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Program (MCTAP)
are required to have a current Direct Deposit account established through
MyPay prior to submitting an application for MCFAP or MCTAP.
(3) Request for Orders. OSOs will submit NAVMC Form 10468, Request
for Orders form, with a completed Personnel Security Questionnaire (NAC) SF86 to the MCD by 31 January for each member scheduled to attend PLC Senior
Course training.
(4) Change to PLC Status. Any change affecting the status of a PLC
candidate should be substantiated by documentation equal to that required in
support of the initial application. Candidates identified during the PLC
Audits requiring changes to their PLC status will submit all the required
documentation at that time as appropriate. The following are examples of
potential changes of status affecting members of the PLC Program and
appropriate action on the part of the OSO:
Change/Request
Command
Graduation Date

Action to the MCRC, OA via Chain of

Letter from candidate with appropriate
endorsements from college official
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stating reason for change, ACF, and
transcripts.
Physical Qualifications

Letter supported by pertinent medical
documentation.

Training Increment

Letter supported by appropriate evidence.
OSO endorsement to include a
recommendation.

Cumulative or Semester

Letter, ACF, transcript, OSO
recommendation.

Academic Average Below “C”
College or University

Letter stating reason, transcript from
past college, ACF from future college.

Inter-program Transfer

Letter requesting transfer, service
agreement, DD Form 2807-1/DD Form 2808
for aviation, appropriate documents
indicated for lay program.

Changes in moral status

Letter supported by candidate’s
statement, OSO, and MCD endorsement.

(a) Any program or graduation date change request that does not
affect the current Fiscal Year (FY) accession mission must be submitted to
and will be approved by the MCD CO.
(b) Any program or graduation date change request that affects the
current FY accession mission will only be approved by MCRC, Officer Programs
(OP).
8. Financial Assistance Applications. Upon successful completion of their
initial summer training period, undergraduate PLC Program members in good
standing may apply for financial assistance from the Marine Corps. For
further information, refer to MCRCO 7220.1 (MCFAP) and MCO 1560.33 (MCTAP).
9. Pool Transfers. Upon successful completion of the first increment of
training, and entering the next FY, an officer candidate is eligible for
transfer to another OST. Prior to making the transfer in MCRISS the losing
MCD will contact the gaining MCD through correspondence to inform it of the
impending transfer. The gaining MCD will screen the candidate, assign an OST
based on college codes and initiate a Trouble Ticket to update MCRISS with
the new District and new OSO. Once the MCRISS transfer has been accomplished,
the losing OSO will forward the candidate’s record to the gaining OSO via the
appropriate MCD. Under no circumstances will an OSO transfer an unqualified
applicant.
3101.

Officer Candidates Class Program

1. Program Description. The Officer Candidates Class (OCC) Program is open
to applicants who are seniors at, or graduates of, an accredited college,
university, or law school. Selected applicants are assigned to a numbered
officer candidate class at OCS, Quantico, Virginia. Upon completion of the
prescribed training and recommendation by CO, OCS, graduates of OCC are
appointed to the grade of second lieutenant, in the USMC or USMCR and
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assigned to Duty Under Instruction (DUINS) at TBS. The OCC Program is
divided into five category programs: OCC (Ground), OCC (SNA), OCC (SNFO), OCC
(Law) and OCC (Reserve). The lieutenants in the Ground, SNA, SNFO, and Law
programs must meet the same active duty requirements as their PLC
counterparts as spelled out in paragraph 3100.4 of this Order. The OCC
Reserve (OCC-R) program is addressed in section three of this Chapter.
2.

Eligibility Requirements

a. In addition to the academic requirements outlined in paragraph 2102
of this Order, applicants for the OCC classes must be graduates of a
regionally or nationally accredited baccalaureate degree granting
institution. Seniors in good standing at accredited institutions are
eligible for enrollment. Seniors must be carrying an academic course load
which would enable them to complete requirements for a baccalaureate degree
prior to the convening date of the class for which they are applying and
provide proof of degree completion prior to shipping to OCS. Applicants who
have a baccalaureate degree from a foreign college or university must meet
requirements spelled out in paragraph 2102 of chapter 2. A letter from an
appropriate college official validating their undergraduate degree as
acceptable for graduate study is required.
b. Applicants for
year or have graduated
school. The applicant
and have been admitted
the highest court of a
OCS.

the OCC (Law) Program must be enrolled in their final
from an American Bar Association accredited law
must have graduated from an accredited school of law
to practice law before the bar of a Federal court or
state or the District of Columbia prior to attending

3. Training Requirements. Members of the OCC Program are required to attend
a 10-week training course at OCS, Quantico, Virginia, and must agree to
participate in such training for the minimum period specified in their
current service agreement prior to withdrawal from training.
4. Active Duty Requirements after Appointment to Commissioned Grade.
Members must serve on active duty, in a commissioned status, for the period
specified in their service agreement. Upon acceptance of an appointment to
commissioned grade, OCC program members will normally be ordered immediately
to active duty and attend TBS.
(a) If there is any delay in reporting to active duty, OCC second
lieutenants will be commissioned in the USMCR, will sign a new NAVMC Form 763
reflecting appointment in USMCR, will be scrolled to the RASL, and assigned
to the IRR to await orders to report to TBS, MCCDC, Quantico, Virginia. Upon
receipt of a report date and orders to TBS, these officers will be appointed
to a regular commission on active duty in the commissioned grade held while
in the IRR, will be scrolled to the ADL with the same date of rank held on
the RASL, and will begin their active duty service requirement as indicated
on their service agreement. A new NAVMC Form 763 will be signed to reflect
the appointment to active duty and accounting for the time spent by the
officer in the IRR awaiting orders to TBS. The original copy of the new
NAVMC Form 763 will be forwarded to MCRC, OA prior to the officer executing
orders to TBS along with a copy of the old NAVMC Form 763 reflecting the
officer’s commission in the USMCR.
(b) Upon completion of TBS, these officers will be assigned an MOS and
ordered to the appropriate MOS school and/or duty assignment.
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5. Orders to Attend Training. Appropriate orders to attend officer
candidate training will be issued by the MCD. Members of the OCC Program
will be issued orders authorizing travel at personal expense subject to
reimbursement upon reporting to Quantico, Virginia. If any candidate desires
commercial transportation furnished by the Government, the candidate should
notify the OSO who will issue the appropriate Government transportation
request. Candidates are not authorized to move household effects or
dependents when executing orders to OCS.
6.

Grade While Member

a. Members of the OCC Program are entitled to the pay and allowances
commensurate with the enlisted grade shown on the original orders, but not
less than that prescribed for a sergeant. Therefore, candidates who have
been found qualified for active duty as officer candidates will be
administratively promoted to the pay grade of sergeant, effective from the
date they report for active duty for training.
b. Candidates who assume a non-training status (e.g., disenrolled for
any reason or are placed in a casual status) will be reverted to the grade
held when initially ordered to the OCC and receive pay and allowances of that
grade, except for individuals meriting special consideration as determined by
the CO, OCS. Candidates returned to training from a non-training status will
be concurrently reinstated as officer candidates and entitled to the pay and
allowances stated in paragraph 3101.6a, above.
7. Commissioning Documents. Once an applicant is selected, the MCD will
forward the RFA to MCRC, OA in accordance with the respective board Letter of
Instruction (LOI).
8. SMCR Marines. SMCR Marines who are contracted in the OCC Program will
not be mobilized with their SMCR unit.
3102.

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

1. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Navy establishes and authorizes
the number of midshipmen (MIDN) to be commissioned from each graduating class
of the United States Naval Academy (USNA). Preference for appointment in the
Marine Corps can be given to MIDN who were formerly enlisted members of the
Marine Corps or USMCR, dependents of Marine Corps personnel (active duty,
retired, or deceased), graduates of a MCJROTC unit and those MIDN who have
completed the TBS Leatherneck summer training. Available quotas are assigned
on a competitive basis.
2. Application of Enlisted Marines to Attend the USNA. A Navy/Marine Corpswide competition for appointment to the USNA by the Secretary of the Navy
(SecNav) is open annually to personnel of the naval service. Applications
and nominations of enlisted men and women of the Marine Corps are authorized
and announced by MARADMIN.
3. The SecNav annually appoints members of the active and reserve components
of the Navy and Marine Corps to the USNA. Enlisted Marines are encouraged to
seek all other available nominations (e.g. Presidential and Congressional),
in addition to those of the SecNav.

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4. Nominees in the Marine Corps who are not successful in obtaining an
appointment to the USNA are considered automatically for admission to the
Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS). Graduates of the NAPS who are
recommended and qualified may be awarded appointments to the USNA.
5.

Basic Eligibility Requirements for the USNA
a.

U.S. Citizen.

b.

Not older than 23 years of age as of 1 July in the year of admission.

c. Must not be married, pregnant, or have incurred obligations of
parenthood.
d. Possess a strong high school GPA indicating potential to succeed at
the USNA.
e. Physically qualified for appointment to commissioned grade in the
USMC. Final determination of physical qualification will be made by BUMED or
DoDMERB.
f.

Active Duty member service obligation requirements:

(1) Active duty Marines will be placed in the IRR when assigned to
the NAPS.
(2) Sixty months active duty obligation when commissioned from the
USNA.
6. Training Requirements. Graduates from the USNA are not required to
complete OCS, but must attend Leatherneck training during the summer prior to
their senior year. Waivers to this requirement must be submitted to the CG,
MCRC via the USNA Senior Marine Representative.
7. MIDN may request SNA or SNFO training prior to commissioning. The
requests will be submitted to MCRC, Officer Naval/Enlisted Programs (ON/E)
via the USNA Senior Marine Representative. Request for aviation training
must include:
a. Results of Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB) to include place
and date of administration.
b.

A current flight physical.

8. An annual Marine Corps bulletin in the 1530 series publishes eligibility
criteria, application procedures, local screening procedures, and selection
policy. Candidates, who are found not qualified, for any reason, will be
notified of their ineligibility.
3103. NAVAL RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS MARINE-OPTION SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM. The Marine Option Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC)
program provides qualified individuals and enlisted personnel the opportunity
to become a commissioned officer. For more information regarding NROTC,
refer to current NSTC M-1533.2, Regulations for Officer Development.
1.

Qualifications

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a.

Program Entrance Qualifications
(1) U.S. Citizenship.

(2) Not less than 17 years old by 1 September of year starting
college and no more than 23 on 31 December of that year.
(3) Must not have reached the age of 27.5 by 31 December of year in
which graduation and commissioning are anticipated.
(4) High school graduation by 1 August of year of entrance into the
Four-Year NROTC Scholarship Program.
(5) No moral obligations or personal convictions that prevent
conscientious bearing of arms and supporting and defending the Constitution
of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic or to taking an
oath to perform such acts.
(6) Physically qualified by DoDMERB.
(7) Students with 30 or more semester hours or 45 or more quarter
hours of college credit upon application are not eligible for four-year
scholarships; these students should see commanding officers at the host
university's NROTC unit to discuss other scholarship opportunities.
Commanding Officers (CO) of NROTC units are also referred to as Professors of
Naval Science (PNSs) and the terms are synonymous. The only exception to the
30 semester hours is if all college credits were taken in high school.
(8) Active duty Navy applicants are ineligible to apply for the NROTC
program through Navy Recruiting Command. Active members of other branches of
the military may apply if granted a conditional release. Individuals who are
scheduled for boot camp may apply provided they complete all required
application evolutions (e.g. strong interest inventory, officer interview,
etc.). NSTC will accept teacher evaluations, transcripts, and ACT and or SAT
scores dated after the applicant’s ship date.
(9) Marine Corps applicants should apply online through the Naval
Service Training Command (NSTC) website. Online applications will be routed
to the proper Recruiting Station (RS) for further processing.
(10) An applicant may start the online application process during the
second semester of their junior year of high school. Before the application
can be finalized and forwarded for selection consideration, the applicant
must ensure that a complete copy of their transcript, including the entire
junior year, is forwarded to the RS Executive Officer (XO), the NROTC Program
Manager at the RS level.
(11) Refer to current FY guidance for amplifying instruction.
b.

Academic Requirements

(1) Complete all requirements for baccalaureate degree and comply
with college or university rules and regulations.
(2) Complete naval science courses as directed by NSTC.

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(3) Complete a “full-time” student course load required by college or
university for degree completion.
(4) Participate in weekly drill instruction periods.
(5) Complete a four to six-week training period each summer.
(6) Scholarship MIDN may enroll in courses requiring five years for
bachelor’s degree provided they will not have reached their 27th birthday on
June 30 of the year in which they complete their fifth year and receive
approval from MCRC to commission beyond four years.
(a) MIDN enrolled in five-year programs may qualify for
compensation and benefits during the fifth year. Entitlements to an
additional year of benefits are determined through a separate process by
NSTC.
(b) Students not entitled to a fifth year of scholarship benefits
may be granted a leave of absence without benefits to qualify for their
degrees if approved for a commission extension by MCRC.
c. Medical Requirements. Upon selection, DoDMERB schedules and reviews
all physical examinations for service academies and NROTC candidates.
Candidates applying for more than one military academy or NROTC scholarship
program require only one physical examination. If DoDMERB determines a
disqualifying condition exists, some medical conditions may be waived after
further review by DoDMERB or BUMED. Applicants will be notified by DoDMERB
of any additional requirements for medical history consultations or
diagnostic tests.
d. Active Duty Requirements. Unless they initially report on active
duty, all Marine-Option NROTC second lieutenants will be commissioned in the
USMCR, will sign a new NAVMC Form 763 reflecting appointment in USMCR, will
be scrolled to the RASL, and assigned to the IRR to await orders to report to
TBS, MCCDC, Quantico, Virginia. Upon receipt of a report date and orders to
TBS, these officers will be appointed to a regular commission on active duty
in the commissioned grade held while in the IRR, will be scrolled to the ADL
with the same date of rank held on the RASL, and will begin their active duty
service requirement as indicated on their service agreement. A new NAVMC
Form 763 will be signed to reflect the appointment to active duty and
accounting for the time spent by the officer in the IRR awaiting orders to
TBS. The original copy of the new NAVMC Form 763 will be forwarded to MCRC,
OA prior to the officer executing orders to TBS along with a copy of the old
NAVMC Form 763 reflecting the officer’s commission in the USMCR.
2. Marine-Option Scholarship Program. Each RS XO is designated as the FourYear NROTC Marine-Option Program Manager that serves as the local point of
contact for NROTC scholarship information, interviews, Marine Corps
Recruiting Information Support System (MCRISS) entry and management of the
online application. All officers in the RS can assist in conducting
interviews, giving NROTC talks, and making NROTC scholarship presentations.
Applications will be forwarded to the MCD CO for selection per current FY
guidance. Students selected by the Marine Corps will be awarded the
scholarship and NSTC will assign the scholarship to one of the colleges or
universities participating in the NROTC program. Selected students are
appointed as MIDN and enlisted as a private in the Marine Corps Reserve for
the purposes of the scholarship. They receive a four-year subsidized college
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education upon acceptance and medical qualification. The scholarship pays
tuition, cost of textbooks, other instructional fees, and a monthly
subsistence allowance to the individual. The scholarship does not cover room
and board expenses. Once enrolled and participating as a NROTC scholarship
MIDN, students may select to change options from the Navy to the Marine Corps
and vice versa with the approval of the CG, MCRC and the Commander of NSTC.
Changes of option are normally selected by annual boards. MIDN are required
to complete the six-week commissioning course at OCS between their junior and
senior year and earn a baccalaureate degree prior to commissioning.
a. Responsibilities of the Program Manager. Additional guidance not
specifically contained in this Order is contained in the Guidebook for
Recruiting Station Operations, Volume III, chapters 5a and 5e. RS XOs will
use the following guidelines in administration of the scholarship program:
(1) NROTC Talks. The RS XO, Non-Commission Officers in Charge
(NCOICs), and recruiters will give formal NROTC presentations to groups of
high school seniors during August through December and juniors during January
through June about the NROTC Scholarship Program. These formal presentations
otherwise known as “Talks” serve to stimulate the positive attitude toward
the Marine Corps.
(2) RS personnel stimulate sufficient interest in potentially
qualified high school students who plan to go on to a four-year college to
have them apply for the Marine Option NROTC Scholarship, and capitalize on
the favorable impact NROTC scholarships can have on the RS's High School
Program.
(3) The NROTC electronic scholarship application program and MCRISS
Selection Board Module allows the MCD coordinator to maintain oversight of
the progress of their RS level recruiters and board process during the NROTC
selection cycle. Program Managers will monitor the MCD and RS view on the
NROTC Application website, as appropriate to identify applicants and to
ensure that pertinent information is correct as listed, and applicants are
from your area of responsibility (AOR). The MCD NROTC Program Manager should
ensure that they maintain an online account in order to assign all applicants
to an RS for processing as necessary. Overseas applicants will be assigned
by MCRC, (ON/E) to the 1st, 4th, 6th, and 12th MCDs, on an alternating basis
for further assignment to an RS.
(4) The RS XO will contact all applicants in their AOR to complete
the application as necessary. Initial contact will be made within two (2)
weeks of the applicant being assigned to their AOR.
(5) The RS XO will notify the MCD NROTC Program Manager, the MCD
Training Team Officer (TTO), of any application issues that cannot be
resolved at the RS.
(6) The RS XO shall encourage applicants to take either the SAT, ACT,
or AFQT if they have not done so at the time of application and release their
SAT and ACT scores to the NROTC Scholarship Program (Code 0656). The RS must
advise applicants that SAT scores must be from the same test. Combined test
scores from multiple tests will not be accepted. This requirement cannot be
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(7) The RS XO will determine the competitiveness of each qualified
applicant based on the basic application and advise each applicant of the
steps necessary to become competitive for selection.
(8) The RS XO will advise all applicants of their status. They will
further instruct all competitive applicants that school/unit preference must
be accurate and to apply to all five (5) school choices listed in the
application. This will increase the applicant’s chances of successful school
selection should they be selected for the scholarship. One of the top three
(3) school choices must include a school where the student would qualify for
in-state tuition. If the student does not qualify for in-state tuition,
there must be justification as to why.
(a) Texas public colleges and universities offer in-state tuition
to any Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship recipient.
(b) Applicants that live in Texas, Alaska, Montana, Hawaii, Guam,
and overseas with no U. S. legal residence are not required to list an instate tuition school.
(c) State University New York (SUNY) Maritime offers reciprocal
agreements with multiple states.
(d) Applications that fail to indicate an in-state tuition school
will be returned to the recruiter for correction by the applicant.
(9) All applicants that will be submitted to the district board must
be entered in MCRISS as a MCRC, ON/E Applicant with a disposition of
“Awaiting Enrollment” and as an “Applicant-NROTC” for Program.
(10) The RS XO will determine the need for waivers using the NAVMC
Form 11505, MCRC, ON/E Application and Information Sheet. If waiver
processing is required, it must be noted in MCRISS, completed and included in
the final application submitted to the district for the board. Waiver
processing will be consistent with established officer waiver policy. All
waivers must be approved prior to the respective board. OSOs and AOPs may
assist in waiver processing, as necessary.
(11) The RS XO will ensure all applicants are afforded the
opportunity to complete the application process.
(12) The RS XO will arrange for officer interviews and processing
appointments for applicants to ensure all portions of the application are
complete.
(13) The RS XO will administer the Marine Corps PFT to all
applicants.
(14) The RS XO will compile all necessary documents and information
and submit the completed package to the district in accordance with the
established timeline. Special attention should be paid to providing
qualifying academic test score verification.
(15) The RS XO will coordinate deletion of applicants requesting to
be dropped through MCRC, ON/E.

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(16) The RS XO will ensure receipt of scholarship acceptance packets
and CMC certificates and arrange for presentations to selectees.
(17) The RS XO will maintain contact with each selectee to ensure the
scholarship activation process is completed; to include medical qualification
through DoDMERB.
b. Responsibilities of the MCD NROTC Program Manager. The MCD NROTC
Program Manager is normally the Contact Team Officer (CTO).
(1) The MCD Program Manager will review online applications and
MCRISS applicant records to verify completeness to include documentation of
qualifying academic test scores and approved waivers.
(2) The MCD Program Manager will coordinate and execute early and
regular selection boards, to include determination of percentage of total
allocations, and board members.
(3) The MCD Program Manager will collate and submit board results to
MCRC, Regular Officer Programs, ON/E per the annual guidance via the region.
(4) The MCD Program Manager will ensure RS XOs have the necessary
materials to make appropriate award presentations.
(5) The MCD Program Manager will ensure RS XO NROTC online profiles
are current.
(6) The MCD Program Manager will inform MCRC, ON/E of application or
board issues that cannot be resolved at the MCD.
c.

Special Processing Instructions

(1) Program managers will not submit original birth certificates or
evidence of citizenship (certified copies only).
(2) Updates and specific guidelines will be promulgated by annual
FROST Call and MCD LOIs for the current FY process.
3. Four-Year Marine-Option Selection Boards. The Four-Year Marine-Option
Scholarship Selection Boards are tasked with selecting the best qualified for
the scholarship. Two boards meet each year. The first is the Early
Scholarship Selection Board, and is designed to select those obviously
superior finalists and offer them a scholarship early in the annual cycle.
The Early Board normally meets in November, and will review all finalized
applications received. Results of the early selection board are usually due
to MCRC, ON/E NLT than the date established in the annual FROST Call,
normally 1 December. The second is the Regular or Late Board, and reviews
those applications not selected by the Early Board as well as all other
applications completed by 31 January. Regular selection board results are
usually due to MCRC, ON/E NLT 7 March. Refer to the current FY guidance for
amplifying information.
4.

NROTC Program Enrollment Specifics

a. Enrollment. Upon selection for an NROTC scholarship or advanced
standing, MIDN must maintain full-time, continuous enrollment at an NROTC

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affiliated college or university, or at an approved cross-town institution.
Enrollment requirements prior to selection vary depending upon program:
(1) Four-year Scholarship. An applicant must be capable of admission
to an NROTC affiliated college or university. Scholarship benefits will be
paid only upon medical qualification and matriculation as a full time student
and enrollment with the applicable NROTC unit.
(2) Two to Three and a Half Year Scholarships. An applicant must be
currently enrolled in an NROTC affiliated college or university and have
participated in the NROTC College Program for one academic term. There is no
requirement that the applicant be enrolled full-time at the time of
application but the ability to carry a full-time load is weighed heavily in
the selection process. Applicant must enroll full-time in order to receive
scholarship benefits. Two-year national scholarships are available to
civilian college students that have exactly two academic years left, starting
the semester after the selection board.
(3) Advanced Standing. Advance Standing is a non-scholarship program
that is awarded prior to their junior year to receive a monthly stipend for
the duration of their participation. After completing OCS and receiving a
baccalaureate degree, they will be eligible to receive a commission.
Advanced Standing MIDN do not receive any other compensation or benefits. An
applicant must be currently enrolled as a full time student at an NROTC
affiliated university and be participating in the NROTC college program at
the time of application.
b.

GPA.

In all cases, cumulative and term GPAs must be at least 2.5.

c. When a MIDN fails to meet the academic requirements, the CO of the
NROTC unit may:
(1) Place the student on probation until he or she meets the
requirements.
(2) Place the student on involuntary Leave of Absence (LOA) during
which scholarship benefits are not paid.
(3) Submit a naval letter with a recommendation of disenrollment to
MCRC for review and forwarding to decision authority.
5. Scholarship Quotas. Quotas are assigned annually based upon demographic
studies and forecasted manpower requirements. Quota credit will not be given
unless the application is:
a. Complete, with all required information to include high school or
college transcripts, PFT results, etc. and;
b. The application is received at scholarship board location by the
established deadline and briefed at the board.
6. Medical Qualification Information. DoDMERB is responsible for scheduling
and reviewing all physical examinations for the NROTC scholarship selection
process. The selection boards are not aware of the physical status of any
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a. After being selected and reporting to NSTC, DoDMERB schedules the
select for a physical examination at a specific time and place based upon
proximity to an authorized examination facility. All travel to and from
expenses related to the physical examination must be borne by the individual.
Most physical examination expenses will be covered by DoDMERB, however seek
guidance from a military representative prior to the physical examination.
Selectees who are not satisfied with the assigned appointment date or place
may follow the instructions in the notification from DoDMERB to request a
change.
b. Instructions for finalizing all medical qualifications are listed in
an applicant’s selection package. All remedial applicants (those applicants
whose physicals were received by DoDMERB incomplete or requiring additional
testing) will be advised by DoDMERB of the necessary requirements to complete
their examinations. All applicants determined not physically qualified will
be notified that they have been determined physically ineligible for the
program. Those identified as requiring a waiver will have their physical
automatically forwarded to BUMED.
c. Applicants declared not physically qualified should be counseled that
they may undertake a reevaluation should they desire to contest the results
of the first medical examination.
7. Active Duty and Reserve Marines. Enlisted Marines who apply for the
NROTC scholarship need additional documents for a proper evaluation of their
cases. Enlisted Marines need certified true copies of page 3, Chronological
Record; page 11, Administrative Remarks; page 12, UPB Offenses & Punishments;
page 13, Record of Convictions by Court Martial; and Record of Service (ROS)
from their SRBs which will be included in the application. In addition, an
endorsement or statement from the Marine’s CO about the Marine’s past
performance, motivation and desire to become a Marine officer must be
included. This may be one of the two required interviews.
8. Procedure for Handling Drops. Individuals who desire to have their
applications removed from consideration will forward a signed letter to the
RS or MCD requesting they be dropped from board consideration. The RS or MCD
should retain a copy of the letter. All drop letters will be forwarded to
MCRC, ON/E and a comment must be inputted into MCRISS at the RS level.
9. Administration of the Marine Corps PFT. The Marine-Option scholarship
program requires all applicants to take the Marine Corps PFT, supervised by
the RS XO. Failure of any of the events does disqualify an applicant for
consideration. An applicant must have, at a minimum, a 175 on the PFT prior
to the selection board to be considered board eligible.
a. Prior to administration of the PFT, RS XOs will ensure completion of
the physical testing approval forms by the applicant’s parent and physician.
RS XOs will include the completed forms in the application.
b. The RS XO will indicate the results of the PFT on the photograph
page. This page should also include the applicant’s height and weight and an
indication as to whether or not corrective lenses are used.
10. Marine-Option Interview and Counseling Guide. The scholarship interview
provides the scholarship board with a Marine-oriented analysis of each
applicant to be considered for selection, by two Marine officers.

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a. Due to the number of applicants to be considered, the requirement for
definitive, comprehensive interviews is very important. The scholarship
selection board is not aided in its evaluation of an applicant by a
noncommittal or favorable report on marginal or unfit applicants. Comments
on an applicant’s manner, appearance, potential and attitude, among other
attributes are extremely helpful.
b. RS XOs should consider using MOIs from local NROTC units, when
practical, to aid in conducting the interviews, and to provide analysis from
a more knowledgeable viewpoint with regard to NROTC Marine-Option MIDN.
11. Presentation of Marine-Option NROTC Scholarship Awards. To recognize
the achievement of the young men and women selected to receive Marine-Option
NROTC Scholarships, folders containing certificates of recognition should be
presented to the selectees.
a. RS XOs are responsible for monitoring physical qualifications for the
program, and ensuring no certificates are presented to any selectees declared
to be not physically qualified by DoDMERB.
b. The certificate is designed to be presented at an appropriate high
school “Honors Day” or awards ceremony which many schools normally conduct to
present scholarships and individual awards.
c. Each presentation will be conducted by a Marine Corps officer,
assisted by the Marine Corps recruiter who has responsibility for that high
school. The blue dress uniform is to be worn during presentation ceremonies.
d. If presentations will be made prior to determination of medical
qualification, the scholarship should be identified as contingent upon such
determination. Also, if the college or university is to be used in the
award, ensure that the select has been assigned to that unit.
12. Frederick C. Branch and Pedro Del Valle Four-Year Marine-Option
Leadership Scholarship
a. The Frederick C. Branch (FCB) or Pedro Del Valle (PDV) scholarship
provides the opportunity to qualified applicants to attend Historically Black
Colleges or Universities (HBCU) or Hispanic Serving Institutes(HSI). RS XOs
should prospect for qualified applicants for this scholarship as well as the
NROTC scholarship. RS XOs are encouraged to have qualified applicants apply
to both programs if applicants show interest.
b.

Processing

(1) Qualified applicants who indicate an HBCU or HSI in their top
five school choices should be considered for this scholarship. Eligibility
is determined primarily by desire to attend an HBCU or HSI. FCB or PDV
applicants will use the same online NROTC application as national applicants.
If an applicant lists an HBCU or HSI as a school choice in the application,
RS XOs shall notify the applicant of the availability of the FCB or PDV
Scholarship.
(2) Eligible applicants can choose to be boarded for either the
National Scholarship or FCB/PDV boards, or both. If an applicant chooses to
be boarded for both and is selected for a National Scholarship, they will no
longer be considered for the FCB or PDV. If an applicant is eligible for a
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FCB or PDV scholarship desires to be considered for the National Board, the
board will not make FCB or PDV eligibility a consideration and will only
consider the merits and strengths of the application.
(3) For those applicants that only desire to apply for the FCB or PDV
scholarship, the online application must still be completed. The applicant
must indicate to the RS XO the applicant’s preference. A consolidated list
of applicants applying for the FCB or PDV scholarship will be forwarded from
the RS to the MCD.
(4) FCB or PDV applications must be forwarded from the MCD, via the
electronic application system, along with a consolidated list of applicants,
to MCRC, ON/E for MCRC Four-Year FCB or PDV Selection Board consideration,
per current FY guidance.
(5) Upon the conclusion of the FCB or PDV selection board, results
will be forwarded along with selection information, to the MCDs and RS XOs.
These scholarships will be presented in the same manner as the National FourYear scholarships.
3104. NROTC COLLEGE PROGRAM. This program allows qualified civilian college
students to enroll in the NROTC (non-subsidized) program. The CO/PNS of the
NROTC unit selects applicants to this program. College program students are
expected to maintain the same levels of academic achievement as scholarship
students.
1. Upon enrollment in the program they must attend naval science courses and
drill as directed by NSTC. The unit furnishes required uniforms and naval
science textbooks. MIDN selected for advanced standing receive a monthly
subsistence allowance during their last two years.
2. Sideload Boards. Marine-Option “side-load” scholarships are available to
College program participants upon completion of one academic term in the
College Program and to qualified college civilians seeking a two and threeyear National Scholarship.
3. OCS. Marine-Option College Program students are required to complete the
six-week commissioning course at OCS between their junior and senior year,
the naval science requirements, and earn a baccalaureate degree prior to
commissioning.
4. Dual Enrollment in the Marine-Option College Program and PLC. College
students may enroll in both the Marine-Option College Program and PLC. MIDN
will be disenrolled from the PLC program upon acceptance of an NROTC
scholarship or upon being placed in College Program Advanced Standing. At no
time will students be allowed to accept funding from both the NROTC and PLC
programs. Once a student accepts funding from either source, they are then
committed to that officer program.
3105. ASSIGNMENT TO AVIATION TRAINING FOR MARINE CORPS MIDN FROM THE USNA
AND NROTC UNITS
1. USNA MIDN who have been selected to commission as a second lieutenant or
Marine-Option NROTC MIDN may request SNA or SNFO training prior to
commissioning. Requests will be submitted to the CG, MCRC via the
appropriate Marine officer (e.g the USNA Marine Corps Representative or the
NROTC MOI). Applicant requests for aviation training must include a minimum
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score of 4 on the AQR section and a 6 on the PFAR or FOFAR of the ASTB. All
applicants not meeting the minimum ASTB score must wait until the minimum
time requirements before re-testing. An examinee may only take each version
of the test once, and will only be allowed to take the ASTB three times
during his or her lifetime. Retest waivers on the examination form taken or
the amount of times passed will not be granted.
3106.

COMMISSIONING GRADUATES FROM THE OTHER UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMIES

1. United States Military Academy. United States Military Academy (USMA)
cadets approved for Marine Corps commissioning are not required to attend any
entry level training prior to TBS. All applications will be processed
through the USMA Marine liaison officer and forwarded to MCRC, ON/E.
2. United States Air Force Academy. United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)
cadets approved for Marine Corps commissioning are not required to attend any
entry level training prior to TBS. All applications will be processed
through the USAFA Marine liaison officer and forwarded to MCRC, ON/E.
3. United States Coast Guard Academy. United States Coast Guard (USCGA)
MIDN approved for transfer will complete the 10-week OCS commissioning course
prior to commissioning. All applications will be processed through the
appropriate USCGA staff section and forwarded to MCRC, ON/E.
4. United States Merchant Marine Academy. MIDN attending the United States
Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) are obligated to the Unites States Navy
Reserve. A Staff Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) is assigned to the USMMA as
the Marine Corps Liaison and will assist applicants in OCS preparations and
the inter-service transfer and application requirements. During the MIDNs
junior year, the MIDN will declare their intent to be selected for a
commission in the Marine Corps to the Marine Liaison.
a. All USMMA MIDN must be approved for inter-service transfer by the
Commandant of Midshipmen and complete OCS prior to commissioning.
b. All USNNA MIDN will attend the 10–week OCS commissioning course prior
to commissioning.
c. If a USMMA MIDN fails OCS, they remain
Navy Reserve and shall return to the USMMA for
letters of disenrollment from a Marine officer
the existing obligation to the Navy and direct
appropriate authority at the USMMA.

obligated to the United States
appropriate action. Any
program should remind them of
them to contact the

5. Service academy MIDN and cadets are not eligible for financial assistance
or tuition assistance.
6. Marine Liaisons will submit an RFA, to include a commissioning physical
with a favorable BUMED or DoDMERB approval endorsement, at least 120 days
before the scheduled commissioning date. Commissioning physical examinations
should be submitted to BUMED, NAMI or the NOMI, as appropriate, no earlier
than 18 months and no later than 180 days prior to the scheduled
commissioning. For specific guidance pertaining to the RFA, refer to
paragraph 4105 of this Order.
3107.

APPOINTMENT OF ARMY AND AIR FORCE ROTC CADETS

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1. Cadets in the Army and Air Force ROTC programs may apply for admission
into a Marine Corps commissioning program. Successful completion of OCS is a
pre-commissioning requirement and it will not be waived.
a.

Be a U.S. citizen.

b.

Abide by the regulations of the parent service.

c.

Obtain a conditional release from the parent service obligation.

2. Applications should be forwarded to MCRC, ON/E via the appropriate
military chain of command. The following information must be included.
a.

Full name of applicant.

b.

SSN.

c.

Certified copy of birth certificate.

d.

Transcript(s) of all college grades and credits.

e.

Qualifying SAT/ACT or ASVAB score.

f.

DD Form 2807-1, Report of Medical Examination (in duplicate).

g.

DD Form 2808, Report of Medical History (in duplicate).

h. Certified copies of all contracts with the parent service (Army or
Air Force).
i. Recent photograph, full-length, in uniform, uncovered, left shoulder
forward.
j.
k.
Corps.

Certified evaluation(s) of any active duty for training.
Brief statement of reasons for requesting appointment in the Marine

l. Evidence of satisfactory completion of SF-86 Personnel Security
Questionnaire.
m. Evidence of conditional release for appointment in the USMC as
authorized by competent authority. Conditional releases should allow a
minimum of 90 days for processing at Headquarters, USMC. It should be noted
failure to complete OCS and/or accept an appointment will result in the
applicant’s being returned to his previous service.
3. In addition, the applicant must be interviewed by two active duty Marine
officers and be administered the PFT. The reports of interviews to include a
specific recommendation and the PFT scores attained will be forwarded
directly to the CG, MCRC.
4. Upon acceptance selectees are ordered to report to OCS as officer
candidates. Upon successful completion of OCS, selectees will be offered
commissions in the USMC. No guarantees as to military occupational fields
will be made prior to appointment.

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CHAPTER 3
MARINE CORPS OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAMS
SECTION 2:

ENLISTED TO OFFICER PROGRAMS

3200. ENLISTED TO OFFICER PROGRAMS. Several programs are available for
enlisted Marines to gain an active duty commission. The administration of
these programs are continually modified to account for social changes, as
well as, to meet the needs of the Marine Corps. For more information
regarding current eligibility requirements, administrations, and application,
refer to the current version of MCO 1040.43_ and applicable MARADMINs.
Appendices J through Y contain the appropriate forms and questionnaires
related to the application process for all enlisted to officer programs.
3201. MARINE CORPS ENLISTED COMMISSIONING EDUCATION PROGRAM. Marine Corps
Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) is an opportunity for
enlisted Marines in the Regular Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Active
Reserve (AR) Program to earn a commission. Marines are ordered to an NROTC
affiliated college/university to pursue a baccalaureate degree. Marines draw
full pay and benefits, are promoted non-competitively, and must re-enlist to
maintain a 4-year service obligation through commissioning. Marines incur
all college costs and living expenses and are required to attend school fulltime on a year-round basis (including summers). Marines are required to
complete the 10-week commissioning course prior to being assigned to an NROTC
unit, and earn a baccalaureate degree prior to commissioning.
1.

Minimum Qualifications
a.

Rank of sergeant.

b.

Time in service of three years or greater.

c. 12 college credits (3 English or grammar, 3 math or science, and 6 of
any type credit of actual college courses taken).
d.

Annual MARADMINs announce current qualifications.

2. Enrollment. Applicants must be capable of acceptance to an NROTC
affiliated institution and must be accepted prior to executing Permanent
Change of Station (PCS) orders to an NROTC unit. MECEP Marines must complete
a baccalaureate degree in the most expeditious manner possible, and maintain
full-time enrollment during each term.
3.

GPA.

Marines must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

3202. ENLISTED COMMISSIONING PROGRAM. The Enlisted Commissioning Program
(ECP) provides enlisted Marines in the Regular Marine Corps and the Marine
Corps AR Program with a baccalaureate degree the opportunity to become a
commissioned officer. The ECP is open to Marines with a minimum of one-year
active duty time in service and at least 12 months remaining on their current
enlistment. Marines selected for the ECP are required to complete the 10week commissioning course and are appointed to the grade of second lieutenant
in the USMC and assigned to DUINS at TBS.

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1. Enrollment. Marines must have completed the requirements for a
baccalaureate degree from an accredited baccalaureate degree granting
institution.
2. GPA. Cumulative GPA from the degree granting institution must be at
least 2.0.
3. Those applicants selected will complete the 10-week OCS commissioning
course. Officers will be required to attend the next available TBS class and
the appropriate MOS School, when available.

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CHAPTER 3
MARINE CORPS OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAMS
SECTION 3: RESERVE PROGRAMS
3300.

OFFICER CANDIDATES CLASS RESERVE PROGRAM

1. Program Description. The Officer Candidates Class Reserve (OCC-R)
program is open to applicants who are seniors at, or graduates of, a
regionally or nationally accredited college, university, or law school.
Selected applicants are assigned to a numbered OCC at OCS. Upon completion
of the prescribed training candidates will be appointed to the grade of
second lieutenant in the USMCR and assigned to DUINS at TBS. Additionally,
fully trained PLC candidates may apply for the OCC-R program.
2. Eligibility Requirements. In addition to the academic requirements
outlined in chapter 2 paragraph 2102 of this Order, applicants must be
graduates of a regionally or nationally accredited baccalaureate-degree
granting institution. Seniors in good standing at accredited institutions
are eligible for enrollment. Seniors must be carrying an academic course
load which would enable them to complete requirements for a baccalaureate
degree prior to the convening date of the class for which they are applying.
Applicants who have a baccalaureate degree from a foreign college or
university must be eligible for graduate studies at a regionally accredited
college or university. A letter from an appropriate college official
validating their undergraduate degree as acceptable for graduate study is
required.
3. Training Requirements. Candidates of the OCC-R Program are required to
attend a 10-week training course at OCS and must agree to participate in such
training for a minimum period as specified in their current service agreement
prior to withdrawal from training.
4. Active Duty Requirements. Second lieutenants commissioned through the
OCC-R program will be on active duty through their assignment at TBS and MOS
school. Upon completion of MOS school, they will report to their SMCR unit
for duty per the service agreement.
5.

Administration
a.

The OCC-R service agreement, will be used as Annex C to the DD Form

4.
b. Reserve Affairs will provide MCRC a billet and geographical listing
on a monthly basis.
c. PLC Candidates who apply for a program change to OCC-R must repay any
FAP and or TAP funds received prior to approval of the program change.
d. Military Occupational Specialties and units are awarded to OCC-R
second lieutenants while at TBS. Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Plans &
Policy (RAP) will generate the Reporting Unit Code (RUC) and Monitor Command
Code (MCC).
3301. MERITORIOUS COMMISSIONING PROGRAM RESERVE. The Meritorious
Commissioning Program-Reserve (MCP-R) is established for enlisted Marines.
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Reserve Marines that possess an associate’s degree or 75 semester hours are
eligible to apply for a reserve commission. They will report to an SMCR unit
upon completion of OCS, TBS, and appropriate MOS school. MCP-R requirements
are set forth in MCO 1040.43B, Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Programs.
3302. RESERVE ENLISTED COMMISSIONING PROGRAM. The Reserve Enlisted
Commissioning Program (R-ECP) provides qualified enlisted active duty and
reserve Marines with a baccalaureate degree the opportunity to become a
commissioned officer in the USMCR. Applicants will only be accepted for
those officer billets listed in an annual MARADMIN released by the CG MCRC.
Applications for R-ECP will be submitted to MCRC, ON/E. For more information
on the R-ECP program refer to MCO 1040.43B and the annual MARADMIN.
1. Eligibility Requirements.
1040.43B.

Eligibility requirements are specified in MCO

a.

All applicants must be U.S. citizens.

b.

All applicants must possess a 4-year baccalaureate degree.

c. All applicants must possess a combined SAT score of 1000 (math and
critical reading), ACT composite score of 22 or an AFQT of 74.
d. Applicants must be at least 20 years of age and less than 30 at the
date of appointment to commissioned grade. The maximum age considered for a
waiver is 35 years old for exceptionally qualified applicants.
e. Those applicants selected will complete the 10-week OCS commissioning
course. Upon graduation from OCS, officers will be required to attend the
next available TBS class and the appropriate MOS school when available.
2. Failure to report or complete MOS school will result in the officer
reverting back to the highest enlisted rank held or when discharged depending
on the individual’s circumstances.
a. All time-in-grade will be credited provided they still have a MSO
remaining. If no MSO remains and they desire to serve as an enlisted Marine,
they may do so at the highest enlisted grade held.
b.

Marines may be discharged if there is no MSO remaining.

3. The officer will be released from active duty and report to the SMCR
billet that he or she was originally selected to fill upon completion of MOS
school. In some instances, officers will return to the SMCR unit and be
released for active duty pending assignment to MOS school for the following
summer. In these cases, officers will be assigned to the IIADT program.
SMCR participation during the interim period between IIADT increments will be
counted toward fulfilling the 36-month SMCR participation requirement. There
are no provisions for the officer to remain on active duty after completion
of MOS school.

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CHAPTER 3
MARINE CORPS OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAMS
SECTION 4:
3400.

PROCESSING OTHER APPLICATIONS

REAPPOINTMENT OF FORMER OFFICERS

1. Former officers of the Marine Corps or USMCR and other services who
resigned in good standing or who were honorably discharged may be reappointed
in the Marine Corps or USMCR, depending upon the needs of the Marine Corps.
For information on reappointment, refer to MCO 1001.65. The aforementioned
order provides the policy on officer retention and prior service accessions.
2. Former active component officers seeking reappointment and assignment to
active duty, and who are currently in the reserve component will be
considered, if eligible, by the semiannual Return to Active Duty (RAD) Board,
which is part of the Officer Retention Board (ORB). Policy, guidelines, and
application procedures for the RAD program can be found in MCO 1001.65.
3. Those former officers seeking reappointment in the USMCR in a drilling
status will be considered by various staff agencies at Headquarters, U.S.
Marine Corps, without consideration by the ORB.
4. Former officers seeking reappointment and assignment to active duty must
be able to complete 20 years of active commissioned service prior to their
62nd birthday. Credit for prior service as a commissioned officer may be
granted to recognize previous military experience as follows:
Qualifications

Credit

Active duty commissioned service
to include periods of active duty
for training

1 year for each year

Commissioned service as a Reserve
officer on inactive duty.

1 year for each year

5. No officer shall be reappointed to commissioned grade above the grade of
major unless selected therefore by a duly constituted selection board.
6. An applicant must have been on active duty or have been affiliated with a
Reserve unit within three years of request for reappointment.
7. An applicant must be determined to be physically qualified for
reappointment, as determined by the Commander, Naval Medical Command.
8. Applications for reappointment of officers not currently in the reserve
component should be forwarded to the MCRC, OA in letter format. The
applicants must explain why they desire to be reappointed in the Marine Corps
Reserve. Mandatory enclosures to the application include:
a. A recent report of physical examination, DD Form 2807-1 (in
duplicate) and DD Form 2808 (in duplicate). Aviators must include a current
flight physical (in duplicate).

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b. Completed DD Form 398, Personnel Security Questionnaire
(typewritten).
c.

Completed SF-86 Personnel Security Questionnaire.

d. Recent photograph, standard full-length, uncovered, front view, left
shoulder forward.
9. Exceptions to the above criteria may be requested. However,
reappointment in any waiver case will be considered only on a singular,
highly selective basis.
10. Under no circumstances will an officer who was discharged as a result of
twice failure of selection for promotion be considered for reappointment.
3401.

CONTRACTING COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN OTHER SERVICES

1. An applicant that has been commissioned as an officer in another service
and is no longer on active duty is eligible to earn a commission through the
OCC program if they apply prior to promotion to O-4. O-4 selects are not
eligible for application.
2. Applicants must meet OCC program requirements and will attend the 10-week
OCC.
3. Active Reserve Officers and Officers who still have remaining Military
Service Obligation (MSO) in the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) must have a
signed DD Form 368 from their parent service. Instructions on completing the
DD Form 368 are located in paragraph 2108.
4. Under no circumstance will a current Active Duty officer be contracted by
the OSO. Refer to paragraph 3402 for further guidance.
3402. INTER-SERVICE TRANSFER OF REGULAR AND RESERVE OFFICERS. Policy
regarding the inter-service transfer of regular officers can be found in the
current version of MCO 1001.65, Officer Retention and Prior Service
Accessions. The annual bulletin is disseminated for current policy and is
governed by MMOA-3, Plans and Programs.

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CHAPTER 4
APPLICATION PROCESSING
PARAGRAPH

PAGE

SECTION 1: SOURCE, PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
OF FORMS, DOCUMENTS, AND INFORMATION
PREPARATION OF FORMS AND DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . .

4100

4-1

OFFICER CANDIDATE APPLICATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

4101

4-1

VERIFYING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4102

4-12

WAIVERS

4103

4-13

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4104

4-23

PRE-SHIP INTERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4105

4-23

PRE-SHIP SCREENING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4106

4-24

TO REPORTING TO THE BASIC SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . .

4107

4-25

OTHER REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4108

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COMMISSIONING DOCUMENTS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4109

4-27

OFFICER PROCUREMENT QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES . . . . .

4110

4-28

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SUBMISSION OF THE RFA

ACCOUNTABILITY AND PREPARATION OF THE LIEUTENANTS PRIOR

SECTION 2:
PURPOSE

OFFICER CANDIDATE SELECTION BOARDS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4200

4-31

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4201

4-31

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4202

4-31

4203

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COMPOSITION OF BOARDS
ELIGIBILITY

CANDIDATE PHYSICAL APPEARANCE AND PHOTOGRAPHS

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CHAPTER 4
APPLICATION PROCESSING
SECTION 1: PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
OF FORMS, DOCUMENTS, AND INFORMATION
4100. PREPARATION OF FORMS AND DOCUMENTS. A six-part folder will be assembled
for each Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) and Officer Candidates Class (OCC)
applicant who is conditionally enlisted in the United States Marine Corps
Reserve (USMCR) to be forwarded via the Automated Commissioning Program (ACP) to
the Marine Corps District (MCD) for acceptance in an officer program. Officer
Selection Officers (OSO) will verify each applicant’s Social Security Number
(SSN) prior to administrative processing. The Officer Candidate Application
(OCA) and health record will be when forwarded to the MCD via ACP in order to
appear on the appropriate selection board.
4101.
1.

OFFICER CANDIDATE APPLICATION

ACP

a. The ACP provides the OSO with the means to initiate, process, and submit
applications in an electronic format. Not all applicants require all forms to
be completed. OSOs will complete only the forms necessary for the appropriate
contract.
b. OSOs will use the electronic checklist provided in the ACP. The
checklist shows all forms that have been created and whether or not they have
been completed. It is imperative that OSOs determine the forms required for
each applicant and create each form in ACP.
c. When completing forms in ACP, some fields will auto-populate while
others require data entry. Fields requiring data will always be distinguished
from fields that are auto-populated. Some fields designated for data entry may
auto-populate if the information was provided in another “source” form. It is
imperative that end users take care in ensuring that all fields are accurate,
regardless of whether or not they auto-populate. Some supporting documents will
require manual uploading into ACP to complete the application. Questions with
regards to this should be directed to the Marine Corps Recruiting Information
Support System (MCRISS) Help Desk.
2.

Section 1:

Medical

a. Procedures for processing medical documents and requirements are found
in chapter five of this Order.
b. Forms. The following forms will be used to document the physical
qualifications on officer candidates.
(1) DD Form 2808/2351 Report of Medical Examination. The purpose of
this form is to obtain medical data for determination of medical fitness for
enlistment, induction, appointment and retention for applicants and members of
the Armed Forces. The information is also to be used for medical boards and
separation of Service members from the Armed Forces. This form will be
completed by the medical examiner.
(2) DD Form 2807-1/2492 Report of Medical History. The purpose of this
form is to obtain medical data for determination of medical fitness for
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enlistment, induction, appointment and retention for applicants and members of
the Armed Forces. The information is also to be used for medical boards and
separation of Service members from the Armed Forces. This form will be
completed by the applicant at Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), DD
Form 2807-1 or online, DD Form 2492.
(3) DD Form 2807-2 Medical Prescreen of Medical History Report. The
form is designed to assist recruiters in the medical pre-screening of
applicants. The individual completing the DD Form 2807-2 will submit the form,
at a minimum, one processing day in advance to the MEPS projected to process the
individual. It will be submitted two processing days in advance if support
documentation (e.g. private physician’s paperwork, treatment records, etc.) is
required to augment the MEPS Chief Medical Officer (CMO) review.
(4) NAVMED 6120-3 Annual Certificate of Physical Condition. This
certificate is to be completed annually by members of the naval service
(including Reserves) as required by the MANMED and other directives, as
appropriate. The intentional failure to disclose an illness or disease could be
construed as intent to defraud the Government and could result in the member's
loss of disability benefits or be the basis for criminal prosecution or other
administrative action under the Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
(5) Other Medical Documents. Applications are required to submit all
prior medical documentation to ensure proper annotation of medical history and
enable the CMO to determine the applicant’s qualifications. This also includes
all surgery documents to include; pre-operative, operative and post-operative
notes, letters and clearance.
(6) MCRC endorsed BUMED or DoDMERB Physical Qualification or waiver
letters. Since the medial authority only provides recommendations, a Commanding
General (CG), Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) administration endorsement
is required on all medical qualification letters regardless of source. Although
not every applicant will have a Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) or
Department of Defense Medical Evaluation Review Board (DoDMERB) qualification
letter prior to contracting or training, these waivers letters are required as
part of the request for appointment package.
(7) USMC Physical Fitness Test Worksheet. Each applicant will be
administered a Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The OSO will ensure
that the applicant has passed a physical examination from a MEPS or military
treatment facility or signed the proper hold harmless agreement prior to
administering the PFT. The results will be reported on the form. The OSO is
responsible for observing the PFT and signing the form after the test is
administered.
(8) Level of Activity Statement. This is a questionnaire, to be
completed by applicants, which is used to determine the physical state of the
applicant. This form is required for all applicants with any history of
musculoskeletal injuries.
(9) DD Form 2205 Privacy Act – Health Care Records.
(10) OPNAV Form 3710/37A Anthropometric Data Measurement Record. The
purpose of this form is to collect Anthropometric Data to assess aircraft
anthropometric compatibility. Information is not disseminated outside DoD.
Information is provided voluntarily, as part of aviation accession and retention
assessment. Failure to supply requested data precludes individual from
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consideration for duty involving flying.
during the applicants’ flight physical.

These measurements will be taken

(11) MCRC endorsed NOMI physical qualification or waiver letter.
(12) SF-513 Medical Record Consultation Sheet.
(13) Eye Surgery documents. Any applicant that has had a surgical eye
procedure must submit all documentation.
(14) Statement of Understanding Dental Requirements. Signed by both OSO
and applicant, the Statement of Understanding (SOU) ensures that the applicant
is aware of all dental requirements for OCS. PLC applicants can be contracted
and attend OCS with a dental SOU, but must have dental examinations as part of
their pre-commissioning medical documents sent to BUMED. OCC applicants can be
contracted with a dental SOU, but must have dental examinations as part of their
commissioning medical documents sent to BUMED. OCC candidates are not allowed
to ship to OCS without dental examinations conducted and included in their BUMED
medical package.
(15) MEPCOM 680 Request for Physical Examination.
3.

Section 2:
a.

Orders

Forms

(1) NAVMC Form 10468, Request for Orders. OSOs and MOIs will complete
the Request for Orders (RFO) on all applicants for to the appropriate OCS class.
(2) Officer Candidate Pre-ship Checklist. OSOs will use the most
current version of the checklist found on the MCRC G-3 OP Portal. The checklist
must be completed and submitted to MCRC, OP by uploading to the appropriate
section of the MCRC Share Portal NLT 30 days prior to the appropriate OCS class
report date. OSOs must ensure that the PFT portion of the checklist is
completed in full, to include height/weight and body fat percentage, and the
applicant is still qualified to ship. PFTs and height/weight will be conducted
between 30-60 days of shipping to OCS. OSOs must sign the checklist for it to
be considered complete.
(3) Active Duty Operational Support (ADOS) Order Request. Requests for
the assignment to summer ADOS will be generated by OSO and forwarded to MCRC,
Officer Appointments (OA) via the chain of command, as applicable.
(4) PLC Combined Students Attending Quarter System Schools. Students
that academically qualify for PLC combined but have academic schedules that
prevent them from attending combined training will request to attend an
alternate training schedule utilizing PLC Juniors and Seniors Second Increment
Sessions. Such requests must be submitted to and approved by MCRC, OP prior to
contracting.
b.

Procedures

(1) The increment of training requested on the RFO must match the
increment requested in MCRISS and on the NAVMC Form 10418-1, Application for
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(2) Candidates scheduled to attend the senior course of training must
complete an RFO and the OSO must submit it to the MCD by 31 January of the
calendar year of the scheduled training.
4. Section 3: Financial Assistance. The following forms will be completed on
candidates requesting financial assistance through the Marine Corps Tuition
Assistance Program (MCTAP) and Marine Corps Financial Assistance Program
(MCFAP).

5.

a.

MCTAP Expense Certification Sheet.

b.

MCTAP Initial Application Sheet.

c.

Tuition Assistance Agreement Platoon Leaders Class Program.

d.

FAP Agreement.

e.

FAP Initial Application Sheet.

f.

SF-1199A Direct Deposit Signup Form.

Section 4:
a.

Contracts

DD Form 4

(1) All provisions of the DD Form 4, commonly termed the enlistment
contract, will be thoroughly explained to applicants so that they fully
understand that the enlistment is conditional and not final until approved by
the Region CG.
(2) Normal use of capital letters and spacing will be used.
must be in black ink or signed digitally with signature pad.

Signatures

(3) The OSO will ensure that applicants are contracted only after they
have qualified on one of the mental tests, passed a physical examination, and
are otherwise qualified for enrollment into an officer program. Air and Law
applicants must also qualify for the mental tests required for those programs.
The OSO will also ensure that each applicant is sworn in, by a commissioned
officer, at an appropriate ceremony at the time of enlistment per paragraph
4100.4. Applicants currently serving in other branches of the Armed Forces will
not be contracted prior to receipt of an approved conditional release from the
member’s branch endorsed by the proper releasing authority. Applicants
currently under contract with any other branch of service do not complete an
additional DD-4 at this time. When contracting an active Marine Reservist
utilize their current DD-4 for contracting purposes. Refer to OCM paragraph
2108 for proper processing of the conditional release.
(4) The copies of the DD Form 4 will be distributed as follows: a copy
in section 4 of the OCA folder and a copy in will be maintained by the OSO in
the residual file. Applicants currently serving in the USMCR will not execute
new contracts, but copies of their current Reserve contracts will be substituted
in the appropriate place in the application.
(5) Applicants will be contracted at such time to allow for selection by
the appropriate board.

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(6) Contracts will only be executed for the program (e.g. OCC Air, OCC
Ground) the applicant is applying for. OSOs will not dual contract, or complete
multiple service agreements for applicants.
b. Annexes. Four annexes to the enlistment contract (DD Form 4) are
mandatory. Annex A is the SOU for Sexual Assault, Harassment and
Discrimination. Annex B is the Statement of Conditional Enlistment. Annex C is
the appropriate service agreement. Annex D is the SOU for Accession to Active
Duty. These will be placed immediately behind the basic document at the
prescribed place in the application. The different service agreements (Annex C)
are:
(1) NAVMC Form 10460 Service Agreement PLC (Ground).
(2) NAVMC Form 10461 Service Agreement PLC (Student Naval Aviator).
(3) NAVMC Form 11440 Service Agreement PLC (Student Naval Flight
Officer).
(4) NAVMC Form 10698 Service Agreement PLC (Law).
(5) NAVMC Form 10462 Service Agreement OCC (Ground).
(6) NAVMC Form 10463 Service Agreement OCC (Student Naval Aviator).
(7) NAVMC Form 11433 Service Agreement OCC (Student Naval Flight
Officer).
(8) NAVMC Form 10952 Service Agreement OCC (Law).
(9) NAVMC Form 11534 Service Agreement OCC (Reserve).
c. Reenlistment/Prior Service. The DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty will be utilized to verify all prior service to
include reenlistment code, separation code and time in service. This form is
required for those applicants who have served on active duty in any branch of
the Armed Forces. It also includes members of a Reserve component who have
attended basic training. It also serves as birth verification for prior service
members. The OSO will scan this document into ACP section 3.
d. DD Form 368 Conditional Release. Applicants affiliated with any reserve
branch of the Armed Forces of the United States (including those who have a
contractual obligation with an ROTC program) other than the MCR, must obtain a
conditional release from the unit or appropriate branch of service prior to
being enlisted in the USMCR. Active duty personnel may not make application
until released from active duty. The Reserve unit will be notified of final
action by MCRC, OA.
e. DD Form 1966/4 Section VII Statement of Name for Official Military
Records.
f.

DD Form 1966/5 Section VIII Parental/Guardian Consent for Enlistment.

g.

OCS Drop Report (Reenrollment).

h.

Disenrollment Letter.

i.

Service Record Book Pages 3, 11 and 12.
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j.

MCTFS ROS, BIR, and BTR.

k. NAVMC Form 763 USMC Appointment Acceptance and Record. See paragraph
4108.6 for more information regarding commissioning documents. Refer to the
current version of MCO P1070.12 for instructions on completing the form.
l.

Certificate of Security Clearance.

m.

Security Investigation

(1) SF-86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions.
be completed by the applicant online.

This form will

(2) Certification of Security Clearance Investigation. This is a
memorandum from the OSO to the AOP to certify that a security clearance
investigation has been initiated on an applicant.
n. FD-258 Fingerprints. One set of fingerprints will be submitted on each
applicant, utilizing the OST’s fingerprint readers. Fingerprints will be
forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management when completing the SF-86,
Questionnaire for National Security Positions.
o. Proof of Birth Verification. The correct age of all applicants will be
verified by the OSO. This proof will be included in the application and will
consist of one of the following:
(1) Certified copy of Birth Certificate.
(2) Certified copy of DD Form 214.
(3) DD Form 372, Application of Verification of Birth, completed by
either the State, County, or City Bureau of Vital Statistics. A copy of an
applicant’s driver’s license and/or transcripts does not constitute proof of
birth.
p.

NAVMC Form 11000 Privacy Act.

q.

Certified copy of SSN Card.

r. NAVMC Form 10418-2, Certificate of Understanding Reasons for
Disenrollment. The OSO will explain the contents of the form in detail. The
applicant and the OSO will sign the form and a copy will be provided to the
applicant for retention.
r. Restriction on Personal Conduct in the Armed Forces. This form serves
as a counseling sheet, for applicants, on the proper conduct of military
personnel. Applicants must sign this form.
t. SOU for Fraternization. This form ensures that applicants are informed
of the Marine Corp’s fraternization policy; both OSO and applicant sign this
form.
u. SOU for Marine Corps Drug Policy. This document serves as a screening
form and counseling sheet to explain the Marine Corp’s drug policy.

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v. Sole Single Parent Dependent Statement. This document is to be signed
by applicants, who are single parents, to support the request for a dependency
waiver.
w. Applicant Statement of FMF Service. Signed by applicant to acknowledge
they are aware of the possibility of worldwide deployments without dependents.
x. Officer Financial Statement. Financial statement that is to be
completed by the applicant on all dependent waivers.
y.

Marriage License or Divorce Decree.

z.

Dependent Birth Verification(s).

aa.

Dependent SSN Card(s).

ab. NAVMC Form 11494, Civil Relief Act. This form will signed by the
applicant to acknowledge they are aware of the Service Members Civil Relief Act.
ac. NAVMC Form 118, Page 11 Administrative Remarks. Applicants will sign a
statement to demonstrate they have been counseled on their status within the
USMCR and the tattoo policy.
ad. DD Form 2058 State of Legal Residence Certificate. The information in
this form is required for determining the correct State of legal residence for
purposes of withholding State income tax from military pay. Disclosure is
voluntary. If not provided, State income taxes will be withheld based on the
tax laws of the State previously certified as applicant’s legal residence, or in
the absence of a prior certification, the tax laws of the applicable State based
on applicant’s home of record.
ae. DD Form 93, Record of Emergency Data. A Record of Emergency Data (RED)
form will be completed during the application process for all applicants. The
completed RED will be filed in the left side of the NAVMC Form 123a, Officer
Qualification Record and submitted to OCS as part of the pre-ship package. For
more information regarding commissioning documents refer to the current version
of MCO P1070.12 for instructions on completing the form.
6.

Section 5: Academic

a. NAVMC Form 10469, ACF. The OSO will submit the completed original with
applications for the PLC and OCC Programs, when the applicant has not yet
completed the requirements for a degree. This form is to be completed by a
school official of the applicant’s college and verified by the OSO.
b. Official Transcripts. A transcript of grades/credits will be obtained
for all colleges of attendance on each applicant. A transcript may be used as
verification for other requirements (e.g., SAT/ACT/LSAT scores or graduation) if
proof is so noted on the forms.
c. Test Score Verification Sheets. Verification of AFQT, SAT, ACT, or LSAT
scores, if not included on the ACF or transcript will be included in this
section of the OCA. For aviation contracts, official ASTB test results must be
included in the record. In order to determine what constitutes verification of
test scores see paragraph 2203 of this Manual.
d. Law School Acceptance Letter. A copy of the letter of acceptance to a
school accredited by the American Bar Association is required for enrollment
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into the law program for those PLC Law Program applicants who have not yet
matriculated to law school.
e. Proof of Admittance to Practice Law. Proof of admittance to practice
law before the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia is required
before applicants can attend OCS that are applying for the OCC (Law) Program.
If proof is available, it should be forwarded with the application. If proof is
obtained subsequent to approval by the OCC selection board and prior to
shipping, it will be expeditiously forwarded to the MCRC, OA.
f. Statement of Intent to Transfer to a Baccalaureate Degree Granting
Institution. PLC applicants attending an institution which has accreditation
only as a junior college must indicate by statement that they intend to continue
full-time matriculation towards a baccalaureate degree at a regionally
accredited institution. That statement, to include the name of the institution
of projected attendance, will be included upon submission of the application.
7.

Section 6: Application
a.

Waiver Request Form.

Include this request form if a waiver is required.

b.

NAVMC Form 10418-1, Application for Officer Programs

(1) A completed copy of this form will be submitted with applications
for all officer candidate programs.
(2) OSOs are advised to counsel applicants to truthfully respond to
items 1 through 16. The applicant will place initials in the block
corresponding to response for each question.
(3) A “yes” answer to any question on the Application for Officer
Programs will require additional information. The OSO will thoroughly
investigate the circumstances surrounding the affirmative answer to verify the
applicant provided information. This verification should take the form of
completion of the DD Form 369, Police Record Check (PRC), interview with the
college dean, or any other methods deemed appropriate by the district director
and/or OSO. The information obtained should be included with the application.
(4) The OSO will ensure that the applicant understands that any arrest,
regardless of severity, expunged cases, etc., must be explained. Paragraph 2209
of this Manual explains the carious terms used in the legal system.
(5) Since the NAVMC Form 10418-1 is the source document for MCRISS, the
OSO will verify the information contained on it to ensure the accuracy of the
data base.
c. DD Form 785, Record of Disenrollment from Officer Candidate Type
Training
(1) The original, completed DD Form 785 will be submitted for all
applicants from a civilian source who have previously disenrolled from any U.S.
armed forces officer candidate program other than a USMC officer program. A
statement from the applicant stating the reason for disenrollment will be
attached to the DD Form 785 and submitted with the application.
(2) DD Form 785 is not required for an applicant who has successfully
completed the 2-year level of basic non-scholarship ROTC, provided the applicant
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has not executed a contract for advanced ROTC. The word BASIC would be written
in block 1 of the NAVMC Form 10418-1 in lieu of the DD Form 785 in this case.
(3) DD Form 785 is required for applicants who participated in any ROTC
scholarship program. A statement from the applicant stating the reasons for
scholarship termination will be attached to the DD Form 785 and submitted with
the application.
(4) OSOs should request completion of the DD Form 785 from the following
sources for the specific cases listed below:
(a) For Disenrolled Army ROTC Cadets.
of college attended.

Professor of Military Science

(b) For Disenrolled Air Force ROTC Cadets.
Studies of the college attended.
(c) For Disenrolled Naval ROTC Midshipmen.

Professor of Aerospace

PNS of the college

attended.
(d) For Disenrolled West Point Cadets.
Military Academy, West Point, New York 10996.

Director of Admissions, U.S.

(e) For Disenrolled Air Force Academy Cadets. Director of
Admissions, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80840.
(f) For Disenrolled Naval Academy Midshipman.
Admissions, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402.

Director of

(g) For Disenrolled Coast Guard Academy Midshipmen. Director of
Admissions, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut 06820.
(h) For Disenrolled Merchant Marine Academy Midshipmen. Director of
Admissions, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York 11024.
(i) For All Other Army Personnel. Director, Personnel Action and
Records Directorate (Code DAPC-PAP), Military Personnel Center, Department of
the Army, 200 Stoval Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22332.
(j) For All Other Air Force Personnel. Deputy Chief of Staff,
Personnel Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, DC 20330.
(k) For All Other Navy Personnel. Commander, Navy Recruiting
Command (code 312), 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 20591.
(l) For All Other Coast Guard Personnel. Commandant (GPMR),
Headquarters, U.S. Coast Guard, 400 7th street, SW, Washington, DC 20591.
d. Drug Statement for OCC/PLC Applicants. If an applicant answers “yes” to
questions 12, 13, 14, or 15 on the NAVMC Form 10418-1, the applicant must
complete the Drug Statement for OCC/PLC applicants. The front of the form will
be completed as explicitly as possible. The applicant will also include a
detailed statement explaining why the applicant used drugs. The statement is
considered the most important part of the form and is the only criteria by which
the Headquarters Marine Corps selection board can base a decision on whether a
waiver will be granted. Additional pages may be used by the applicant to
complete the statement. The form will be completed on all applicants regardless
if they answer “yes” or “no” to these screening questions.
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e. Minor Traffic Violations Form. If an applicant answers “yes” to
question 7 on the NAVMC Form 10418-1, the OSO will complete the Minor Traffic
Violations Form. Arrests more serious than moving traffic violations and any
alcohol related traffic offenses are reported on the Non Traffic Arrest Form.
The form will be completed on all applicants regardless if they answer “yes” or
“no” to these screening questions.
f. Non Traffic Arrest Form. If the applicant answers “yes” to any of
question 7, 8, 9, 10, or 12 on the NAVMC Form 10418-1, and the arrest is either
an alcohol related traffic offense, or is other than minor moving traffic
violation, the Non Traffic Arrest Form is utilized. It will be completed
according to the instructions on the form. Similar to the Drug Statement Form,
the applicant’s statement regarding the arrest is the most important information
included on the form. It is the applicant’s opportunity to explain how and why
the arrest occurred. The form will be completed on all applicants regardless if
they answer “yes” or “no” to these screening questions.
g. DD Form 369, PRC. The purpose of the PRC is to determine eligibility of
a prospective candidate in the Armed Forces of the United States. Information
collected on this form may be released to law enforcement agencies engaged in
the investigation or prosecution of a criminal act or the enforcement or
implementation of a statute, rule, regulation or order to any component of the
Department of Justice for the purpose of representing the DoD.
(1) All applicants must have a completed DD Form 369 from their Home of
Record (HOR) as listed on the NAVMC 10418.
(2) Additionally, OSOs will ensure that DD Form 369’s are forwarded to
any jurisdiction where any incidents (e.g. any Other Non-Traffic, Misconduct or
Major Misconduct Offenses) occurred.
h. Court Documentation.
necessary.

The OSO will include any court documentation as

i. USMC PFT Worksheet. Each applicant will be administered a Marine Corps
PFT. The OSO will ensure that the applicant has passed a physical examination
from a MEPS or military facility prior to administering the PFT or has a signed
hold harmless agreement. The results will be reported on the form. The OSO
will sign the form after administering the test.
j. Photograph Page. One photograph of each applicant in coat and tie, or
skirt and blouse or other conservative clothing for women will be submitted. If
the applicant is a member of a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) or
other Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), the applicant will wear their
uniform for their photograph. The finished photograph will be approximately 4
by 5 inches, full-length, uncovered, front view, left shoulder forward.
Applicants who wear glasses will remove them before being photographed. The OSO
will place name, SSN, and the date of photograph on the bottom of the page.
k. Body Fat Photograph/Measurement Page. If an applicant is over his or
her maximum weight, a body fat photograph will be taken per paragraph 2110.2 of
this Order and included in the application. Additionally, the height and weight
will be listed, as well as the appropriate body measurements, computation, and
body fat percentage. Refer to current version of MCO P6100.12 for body fat
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l. Tattoo Screening Form, Photographs, SOU. The Tattoo Screening Form
(TSF) SOU must be completed in its entirety. In order for the selection board
to evaluate the tattoos and brands, the applicant must provide appropriate color
photos that clearly identify the tattoo, or brand, along with a description
detailing location, size, and number of tattoos. In cases where the tattoo is
located in area in which photographing would be inappropriate (e.g. Area covered
by p.t. shorts, female lower back or chest area, etc…), a written description
and a drawing of the tattoo must be provided in lieu of a picture. Lastly,
applicant must complete the associated SOU.
m. 100 Word Essay. Applicants must write a 100 word essay stating why they
are interested in a Marine Corps commission. Applicants should pay special
attention to spelling, grammar and content. The intent of the essay is to
evaluate the applicant’s communication ability and potential as well as
motivation for commissioning.
n. NAVMC Form 124, Officer Selection Evaluation Form.
be completed by the OSO on each applicant.

The evaluation will

(1) The information required on the top of the form is self-explanatory.
(2) When rating the individual, the OSO should consider the following
definitions and fully consider the applicants’ age, personal characteristics
and, most importantly, the applicant’s potential to serve as a commissioned
officer. The applicant should be evaluated truthfully, and the inflation of
marks to skew the applicant’s real potential is discouraged.
(3) The intent of the narrative portion of the NAVMC Form 124 is for the
OSO to explain any apparent weakness in the application or to explain why a
waiver(s) should be granted. The evaluation form will also be used to provide
other relevant information on the applicant that is not already present in the
application. It should not be used to restate qualifications, or information
that is located in other sections of the application.
(4) The reverse of the this form provides space for the OSO to list the
high school and college extracurricular activities in which the applicant has
participated, as well as a brief description of the applicant’s work history.
The OSO must ensure all activities, sports, clubs, and work history of the
applicant is captured here.
o. NAVMC Form 10064, Personal Information Questionnaire. The OSO will
forward a PIQ form to individuals to be named by the applicant, for completion
and return as character references. The OSO must ensure the integrity of the
PIQ process by not allowing applicants to directly handle PIQ forms. All PIQs
will be dated and are valid for two years.
(1) An applicant must include the following as character references:
(a) The Dean of the institution, Dean of Student Affairs, or
comparable official of the applicant’s current college who would be cognizant of
the applicant’s disciplinary record on campus. This does not include the
applicant’s academic advisor, although the advisor may be asked to complete a
questionnaire in addition to the dean.
(b) At least one college professor.
(c) If applicable, the most recent employer.
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(d) If the applicant is a member of the SMCR, the CO, or I&I of the
MCR unit.
(2) Applicants should be advised that PIQs from employers, educators,
and other professional individuals are preferred over PIQs from peers, close
friends, and neighbors and must be used in lieu of PIQs from relatives. The OSO
will ensure that PIQs are prepared neatly and professionally. The date of the
PIQ must be typed in the upper right hand corner of the cover letter.
(3) All completed PIQs, when returned to the OSO, will be included with
the application. Under no circumstances will the contents of a PIQ, whether
favorable or unfavorable, be discussed with an applicant. Because of the
confidentiality of PIQs, copies will not be made or retained by the processing
OSO or the district. At a minimum, five PIQs will be forwarded with the
application. These are:
(a) Dean
(b) One professor
(c) Employer
(d) Two others (non-relative)
(4) Those PIQs forwarded to college officials and educators must contain
an appropriate release statement from the applicant.
8. In cases where the OSO recommends disapproval of the applicant, only
sections 5 and 6 of the OCA need be completed.
4102.

VERIFYING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

1. Verifying Copies. In the course of business, members of an OST need to
collect, verify and maintain certified copies of certain official documents,
such as birth certificates, college transcripts, degrees, marriage certificates,
naturalization forms, passports, and social security cards.
a. Only certain designated individuals may certify a document as a
“certified true copy” in accordance with chapter 9 of JAGINST P5800.7_ , Manual
of the Judge Advocate General (JAGMAN). Additionally, only the entity or
business that created a document or maintains control of the original can
certify a document as a true copy of the original; therefore, no DoN personnel
may certify documents as true copies of original documents unless the original
was created within the DoN as part of its official responsibilities or records.
b. In order to verify the officer applicant’s qualifications and then allow
for the return of their original documentation, the OSO will verify copies of
original documents for Government use. The OSO will follow the procedures below
to verify all vital documents.
(1) When verifying a copy of a document or other item, an OSO must
determine that the proffered copy is a full, true, and accurate transcription or
reproduction of the original, by carefully and personally comparing the copy and
original or observing the copying process.
(2) A copy of an original document cannot be verifying based solely upon
the assertion of the applicant providing the copy.
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(3) Upon determining that a copy is an authentic reproduction of an
original document, an OSO will notate the following language on the verified
copy:
“I have determined that this copy is a full, true, and accurate
reproduction of the original after personally comparing the copy and
original or observing the copying process. No modifications or
alterations have been made to either the original document or this copy.”
(4) The OSO will then print their name, grade and title, date and
sign the verified copy.
(5) This responsibility shall not be delegated to other OST
personnel.
c. Original naturalization certificates, foreign birth records and
passports can be copied in black and white for enlistment purposes.
4103. WAIVERS. Applicants requiring waiver processing must be approved prior
to contracting and being determined qualified for a selection board. Waivers
will be processed on otherwise exceptionally qualified applicants who do not
meet the standards.
1. The MCRC Officer Waiver Matrix (Appendix B) will be used to determine what
waivers may be granted, who has wavier approval authority and the wavier
submission requirements. The List of Typical Offenses (Appendix C) will be used
for reference when processing moral waivers. The Waiver Checklist (Appendix D)
can be used to assist in the completion of waivers. All waivers will be
requested with the documents listed in the Waiver Approval and Documentation
Guide (Appendix E) using the standardized Officer Waiver and Exception to Policy
Request Form.
2.

3.

Categories
a.

Mental (Paragraph 4102.5)

b.

Moral (Paragraph 4102.6)

c.

Physical (Paragraph 4102.7)

d.

Reenrollment (Paragraph 4102.8)

e.

Reenlistment (Paragraph 4102.9)

f.

Dependent (Paragraph 4102.10)

Approval Authority and Endorsements
a.

Waivers will be approved at the following levels:
(1) RS CO
(2) MCD CO
(3) Region CG
(4) CG, MCRC
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b. Procedures for submitting waivers: The OSO will fill out the Waiver
Request Form and provide supporting documentation per Appendix E for all
waivers. The OSO will forward the waiver to the appropriate approval authority
for signature once the waiver package is complete.
(1) Each official in the waiver approving chain must recommend approval
and forward with an endorsement letter to the next level for approval
determination.
(2) If an RS CO, MCD CO or Region CG disapproves a waiver, it will not
be forwarded with a negative endorsement to the next higher authority.
(a) Commands will ensure that all lower level waivers are granted
prior to submitting waivers to the next highest approving authority. All
waivers must be updated in MCRISS before they are forwarded to the next highest
level for review.
(b) The MCD CO must personally review and endorse ETP requests and,
regardless of recommendation, endorse and forward to Region CG.
(c) The Region CG must personally review and endorse ETP requests.
If recommending approval, forward the request to CG, MCRC for consideration.
Requests that are disapproved at the region level will not be forwarded to CG,
MCRC.
4.

Processing and Format

a. Waivers should be processed in a timely manner. All levels in the
waiver process are responsible for ensuring that waivers are processed
accurately and efficiently. Commanders may disapprove waivers that clearly do
not merit waiver consideration. Candidates must be qualified for the program
they are seeking the waiver for.
b. MCD District Executive Officers, MCD Operations Officers, Region Chiefs
of Staff, and Region Assistant Chiefs of Staff (AC/S) Recruiting, have “by
direction” endorsement authority for all waivers except ETP waivers. This
authority applies to waiver approval only. The MCD CO or Region CG must review
and endorse any waiver in which the “by direction” authority recommends
disapproval.
c. All RS, MCD, Region, and MCRC level waivers will include the appropriate
and completely filled out waiver request form as the cover sheet. The OSO is
responsible for the completion of this document.
(1) All incidents must be thoroughly explained in the OSO’s narrative to
include: who, what, when, where and why.
(2) In cases when police checks cannot be obtained, the narrative must
detail what measures were taken in order to secure police checks and the name
and phone number of agencies denying the request. The applicant’s statement
must also include the location and name of the court and arresting agency that
had jurisdiction over the matter.
d. All Region and MCRC level waiver requests that require personal review
will include the MCD recommendation and full-length digital color photo of
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5.
The
the
all

Handwritten statements of applicants will be included in the waiver review.
purpose of the handwritten statement is to allow the applicant to express
circumstances of the case in his or her own words. OSOs will ensure that
applicant statements adequately address the waiver at hand.

6. Waiver Expiration. All issued waivers will be entered into MCRISS.
Previously approved waivers will remain in effect for 2 years from approval
date. The following are exceptions to this policy:
a. If the specific waiver policy has changed, then the waiver must be
resubmitted for consideration.
b. If the situation pertaining to the previously approved waiver has
changed (e.g. age waiver becoming an age exception to policy), then resubmit the
waiver for consideration.
c. Additional waivers for applicants with approved waivers due to change in
circumstances must be re-routed to the highest approval authority on the
original waiver.
d. Aviation age waivers must be resubmitted if the applicant will be
commissioning beyond the age of the previous waiver approval. For example, an
OCC or PLC applicant with a previously approved aviation waiver to commission at
age 28 will require a new waiver if commissioning beyond age 28.
7.

Mental Waivers

a. ASTB 1 Point Score Waiver. Only after the examinee’s third attempt to
meet the minimum ASTB score, may he or she request a waiver of one point. OCC
applicants who are expected to commission in the current FY may submit a waiver
request after two attempts. Exceptions to the “two-attempt” policy for
applicants will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by CG, MCRC and forwarded to
Headquarters Marine Corps, Aviation Department (ASM-53).
(1) Consideration will only be given for a one point adjustment in one
category on a waiver request. No request for a waiver of two points or two
categories will be considered.
(2) MCRC, OP and the ASM-53 will process ASTB score waivers within 30
days of receipt.
(3) OSOs will provide the ASTB test sheets, certified copy of birth
certificate, and projected graduation date as evidence on an ACF or proof of
degree in the waiver request.
(4) Additionally, OSO will place a copy of the ASM-53 final endorsement
behind the ASTB test score sheet and place a copy on the left side of the OQR
behind the service agreement when submitting a request for appointment.
b. LSAT Score Wavier. Any waiver requests for prospective PLC Law or OCC
Law program applicants with a score below 150 should be forwarded to MCRC, OP
for CG, MCRC decision.
c. AFQT/SAT/ACT Score Wavier. Any consideration requires ETP approval by
the CG, MCRC. Only the exceptionally qualified applicants that have taken the
ASVAB twice will be considered. Exceptions to the “two-attempt” policy for OCC
applicants will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by CG, MCRC.
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8. Moral Waivers. An applicant does not need to be medically qualified prior
to submission of a moral or drug waiver. Refer to Appendix B, C, and D for
criteria requirements for processing moral waivers.
a. Other Non-Traffic Offenses, Misconduct Offenses and Major Misconduct
Offenses Within the Past Seven Years. If the applicant's involvement with law
enforcement officials consisted of other non-traffic offense(s) (ONTO),
misconduct offense(s) (MO), or major misconduct offense (MMO) within the past
seven years, DD Form 369 Police Record Checks will be initiated with Municipal,
County, and State Law Enforcement Officials for each community where the
applicant was alleged, or other sources revealed, the applicant to have
committed the offense(s). This includes courts, probation departments, and
parole officers. The check will be used to confirm the existence of the charge
and its disposition, and to determine, if applicable, the conditions under which
sentence was suspended, the inclusive dates of probation, confinement,
commitment, or parole, and the degree of rehabilitation.
(1) Felony offense. Any offense classified as a felony under state or
local jurisdiction, will be counted as a MMO for waiver purposes regardless of
similar charges listed on other tables. For all offenses, if unable to find a
similar charge, the following applies: In doubtful cases, treat the offense as
a MMO if the maximum confinement under state or local law exceeds one (1) year.
(2) Sexual Assault Crimes. Sex assault is defined in DoD 6495.01 as
“Intentional sexual contact characterized by use of force, threats,
intimidation, or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot
consent. Sexual assault includes rape, forcible sodomy (oral or anal sex), and
other unwanted sexual contact that is aggravated, abusive, or wrongful
(including unwanted and inappropriate sexual contact), or attempts to commit
these acts”. Definition:
(a) Any applicant with a sexual related crime, sexual assault or
sexual offense as defined above may only be considered by the CG, MCRC as an
ETP.
(b) No waivers will be considered for any applicant with an
adjudication or conviction for any sexual crime, sexual assault or sexual
offense which results in mandatory registration as a sexual offender on the
National Sexual Offender Registry is ineligible for enlistment or commissioning.
(c) Any sexual related crime, sexual assault or sexual offense
listed in MCRISS will be under the “Major Misconduct” heading, offense code 433
regardless of offense or state penal laws.
b. Traffic Offenses within the Past Seven Years. All traffic offenses (TO)
within the past seven years will be documented and the appropriate level wavier
requested.
c. Drug Use. All applicants will be carefully screened as to the extent of
their drug, alcohol, and other substance involvement. The OSO will complete the
drug abuse screening form in ACP on each applicant to determine if a wavier is
required. Refer to Appendixes (B) through (E) to determine the level of wavier
needed. The Marine Corps utilizes the following pre-enlistment and post
enlistment drug tests:
(1) MEPS enlistment processing Drug & Alcohol Test (DAT) as part of the
medical examination using Instrumented Drug Testing (IDT) procedures.
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(2) Urinalysis drug testing screening within 24 hours of arrival at OCS.
(3) Applicants will be rejected for enlistment into the Marine Corps if
they acknowledge dependency on drugs or alcohol, or if their pattern of drug
and/or alcohol involvement confirms a dependency.
9.

Physical Waivers.

Physical waivers fall into the following categories:

a. Age. A wavier is required when a candidate exceeds the maximum age
requirement for the commissioning source and program. The candidate’s age at
the commissioning date will be utilized to determine the wavier requirements.
b. Weight and Body Fat Percentage. A waiver required when a candidate
exceeds the Marine Corps height, weight, and body composition standards.
c. Not Physically Qualified. A waiver is required when a candidate is not
found physically qualified by MEPS, DoDMERB and BUMED does not recommend a
waiver for the disqualifying condition.
d. Tattoo, Brands, Ornamentation. CG, MCRC is the final adjudicating
authority for any tattoo issue involving officer accessions.
(1) Applicants. Any civilian or active duty member in the accession
pipeline participating in an officer commissioning program such as Marine
Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP), Officer Candidate Class (OCC),
Platoon Leaders Class (PLC), Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC),
Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP), Reserve ECP (R-ECP), Meritorious
Commissioning Program Reserve (MCP-R), and the United States Naval Academy
(USNA) or other military service academies.
(2) Marine Corps policy for tattoos, brands, mutilations, and
ornamentation. The following tattoos, brands, body markings, ornamentation,
mutilations, and piercings, are prohibited as individually defined below (this
also includes tattoos that are only visible under ultra-violet light or black
light). All New Working Applicants (NWAs) will complete the Marine Corps
Recruiting Command (MCRC) Tattoo Screening Form (TSF) and the Marine Corps
Officer Programs Policy Concerning Tattoos, Branding, and Ornamentation
Statement of Understanding (SOU) prior to processing.
(3) Prejudicial to good order and discipline. Any tattoos, markings,
or ornamentation that are sexist (express nudity), excessive, racist, eccentric,
vulgar, anti-American, anti-social, offensive in nature, or express an
association with conduct or substances prohibited by the Marine Corps drug
policy regardless of location or visibility are prohibited.
(4) Gang or extremist groups. Any tattoos, brands, mutilations,
piercings, or ornamentation that feature anti-American content, anti-social,
associations with extremist group, hate groups, gang member/activity, or brings
discredit to the Marine Corps regardless of location or visibility are
prohibited.
(5) Tattoos visible when wearing standard physical training (PT)
uniform. Visible tattoos are defined as any tattoo or body marking that is
fully or partially exposed when wearing a properly fitting PT uniform (green
shorts and shirt).
(a) Number. Applicants and candidates are limited to no more than
four visible tattoos while wearing the standard Marine Corps PT uniform (green
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shorts and shirt). A single tattoo or multiple tattoos spaced apart that can be
fully covered by a five inch diameter circle. Tattoos spaced apart that cannot
be fully covered by five inch circle are considered separate tattoos.
(b) Size. Tattoos visible in the standard PT uniform will be no
larger than the wearer’s hand with the fingers extended and joined and thumb
touching the index finger, or 1/4 of that particular body part (e.g. lower arm
from elbow to wrist).
Note: Only the visible portion of the tattoo, exposed in the standard PT
uniform will be required to be covered by the wearer’s hand when determining the
appropriate level of approval.
(c) Head and Neck.
is defined as:

Head and neck tattoos are prohibited.

This area

1. Body markings above the collarbone viewed from the front
that is visible or partially visible in the standard PT uniform (shirt).
2. Body markings above the seventh (7th) cervical vertebrae
(C7 - bulge at base of neck) in the back that are visible or partially visible
in the standard PT uniform (shirt).
3.
Body markings visible or partially visible in the open
collar (“V” portion) of a short sleeve khaki shirt without an undershirt.
4. Body markings in the mouth, or on the face (e.g. inner lip
tattoos, cosmetic tattooing, and permanent make-up or silicone horns).
(d) Hands, fingers, and wrist. Hand, finger and wrist tattoos are
prohibited. This area includes the entire hand, fingers (includes tattoo
wedding bands on finger), and wrist (up to two inches below the natural bend of
the wrist).
(e) Sleeve tattoos. Sleeve tattoos are prohibited. A sleeve tattoo
is any visible or non-visible single large tattoo or collection of smaller
tattoos that covers, or almost covers, a person’s entire arm or leg. A half or
quarter sleeve tattoo is defined as any visible or non-visible very large tattoo
or a collection of smaller tattoos that covers, or almost covers, an entire
portion of arm or leg, above or below the elbow or knee.
(f) Band tattoos. Band tattoos are tattoos which partially, or
fully encircle, the particular body part. Any band tattoo that is visible while
wearing the standard PT uniform is limited to a maximum width of two inches, at
its widest point is prohibited.
(g) Excessive tattoos. Excessive tattoos are prohibited. When the
combined tattoo(s) coverage of a particular body part(s), (e.g. leg or arm)
exceeds 1/4 of that respective body part’s exposed surface while wearing the
standard PT uniform.
(h) Tattoos on feet or legs. Tattoos on feet or legs will not be
visible or apparent when wearing Service “A”, Blue Dress “A/B”, Blue-White “A/B”
or the Evening Dress “A/B” uniforms. For any visible tattoos on the feet or
legs, the Region CG will be responsible as the approving authority, unless the
tattoo is larger than the wearer’s hand in which case it will be forwarded for
approval/disapproval by CG, MCRC.
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d. Body ornamentation and mutilations. All present body piercings,
ornamentations, or mutilations, whether visible or not are prohibited. Some
examples include but are not limited to: tongue splitting or studs, lip, nose,
eyebrow rings, silicone implants such as horns, ear gauges. Ornamentation or
piercing holes can range in size from 20 gauge (size of hypodermic needle) to 00
gauge (size of drinking straw) or even larger. Some ornamental holes may
require surgery or sutures in order to fully close the opening. The use of any
substance, such as ‘super glue’ to close the hole(s) is prohibited.
(1) Females with single ear lobe piercing (one hole in ear lobe) are
excluded from review and documentation provided they meet the intent of the
current Marine Corps Uniform regulations for the wearing of female earrings.
(2) Ear lobe holes or other ornamental body piercing holes that are not
fully healed, not closed, or allow light to pass through are prohibited.
(3) Any body piercing or ornamentation hole visible while wearing the
standard PT uniform or inside of the mouth, will be recorded on the MCRC TSF
Page 3, Part IV Documentation and reviewed by a Recruiting Station (RS)
commissioned officer to ensure the holes are fully closed and healed. The
quantity of the closed piercing holes is not the prohibition. The purpose of
review is to certify holes are permanently healed and closed (no glue).
(4) If ornamentation or piercing hole(s) have been surgically repaired
or closed using sutures, the hole(s) must also be completely healed. The
applicant will annotate this procedure accordingly on the:
(a) DD Form 2807-2 Medical Prescreen (items 2.a.(75) and 2.b.)
at the Officer Selection Station (OSS).
(b) DD Form 2807-1 Medical History (item 24) at the Military
Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
(c) DD Form 2492 Department of Defense Medical Evaluation Review
Board (DoDMERB): Report of Medical History does not require the applicant to
report ornamentation.
(5) During the MEPS medical examination, the MEPS Provider will review
and annotate the location of any ornamentation or piercing hole(s), and annotate
any medical status comments on the DD 2808 Medical Examination, Item 37:
Identifying body marks, scars, and tattoos. Verifying that the holes are closed
and are in accordance with this Order rests solely on Marine Corps recruiting
representatives and not with the MEPS Chief Medical Officer (CMO), MEPS
Provider, United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) or
DoDMERB personnel.
(6) During the DoDMERB medical examination, the medical provider will
review and annotate the location of body ornamentation/piercing hole(s), and any
medical status comments on the DD 2351 DoDMERB Medical Examination, Item 49.
Identifying body marks, scars tattoos. Verifying that the holes are closed and
are in accordance with this Order rests solely on Marine Corps recruiting
representatives and not with the DoDMERB medical provider.
3. Additional guidance for Enlisted to Officer Programs or Warrant Officer
Applicants
a. Enlisted Marines with previously grandfathered sleeve tattoos are not
eligible for a Marine Corps Commissioning or Warrant Officer Program. In other
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words, an enlisted Marine ‘grandfathered’ for a sleeve tattoo in accordance with
MARADMIN 198/07 has no restrictions for reenlistment or promotion as an enlisted
Marine, but is not eligible to apply for MECEP, Warrant Officer or any other
Officer Commissioning program.
b. All candidates currently in an Enlisted to Officer program or Warrant
Officer pipeline should be screened and all tattoos, body ornamentation, and
brandings documented using the TSF.

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4.

Additional Clarification
Front View Head and Neck

Head & Neck: Yellow portion of Figures to
the left
Defined as that portion of the body above
the collarbone as viewed from the front,
and above the 7th Cervical Vertebrae (C7
- bulge at base of neck) in the back, or
visible in the open collar (“V” portion)
of the short sleeve khaki shirt, without
an undershirt. Head and neck also
includes all body markings in the mouth
or on the face (e.g. inner lip tattoos,
cosmetic tattoos, permanent make-up or
silicone implants).

Rear View Head and Neck
Tattoos or markings above collarbone in
the front, and below the C7 cervical
vertebrae in the back, (Gray area
depicted in left figures, i.e. on top of
the shoulder, if not otherwise
prohibited, and do not show in the
standard PT shirt, will no longer be
considered head and neck, and will not
require approval at MCRC and will require
Regional CG approval. These tattoos must
be recorded on the TSF.

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5.

Hands, Fingers and Wrist: The wrist is
further defined as 2” below the
natural bend of the wrist (arrow)
measured with the forearm and hand
knuckles flat on desk as depicted in
the photo to the left.

Properly Fitting PT Shirts: In order
to evaluate upper Bicep Tattoos that
are visible in the standard PT shirt,
for properly fitting consistency, use
the measurement that a properly sized
PT Shirt should be 2“ from the break
in wearers elbow. Use this rule for
tattoos that can be covered by the
wearers hand with fingers extended and
joined.

Administrative and Coordinating Instructions

a. TSF. The TSF is mandatory for all NWAs. All applicants will annotate
their tattoos, brands, body mutilations, body ornamentations, or any tattoo or
markings that were removed and/or questionable on the MCRC TSF. The screening
form contains instructions on completing the form. TSF Page 3 will have the
description, location, size & measurement for each tattoo or marking listed.
Page 3 of the TSF will be cross-checked against the DD Form 2808 Medical
Examination or DD Form 2351 DoDMERB Medical Examination Identifying Body
Markings, Scars or Tattoos for accuracy. All TSFs will be included in the
Officer application. The TSF will be used to verify Page 11 statements that
will be signed by the individual candidate.
b. SOU.
The Marine Corps Officer Policy Concerning Tattoos, Branding and
Ornamentation SOU is mandatory for all NWAs. PLC and OCC candidates will read,
understand, and sign the SOU resident in the Automated Commissioning Package
(ACP). Candidates in all other commissioning programs will manually complete
the SOU.
c. Digital photos of tattoos. Screening for tattoos is essential to meet
current policy contained in reference (a). Previous tattoo operational
guidance, and current guidance requires digital color photos to be forwarded
with tattoo review packages.
d. Non-English wording and character tattoos. Any tattoo with non-English
wording must be translated to English by a disinterested party of competent
authority as part of the review process. Additionally, any tattoos that contain
any non-English characters or symbols will also require verification of content
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from a credible source. Tattoo photos will be used for translation and will
appear on the same sheet as the photo or an addendum sheet.
e. Female applicants. Under NO circumstances will females be photographed
in less clothing than the standard PT uniform with sleeves rolled to shoulder
seam or spaghetti strap tank top and green PT shorts. Females will hand draw
pictures of any tattoos that are covered by torso or lower torso tattoos
indicating size and exact location. Cross-check drawings with DD Form 2808
Medical Examination, Identifying Body Markings, Scars or Tattoos, Block 37 or DD
2351 DoDMERB Medical Examination Identifying Body Markings, Scars or Tattoos for
accuracy. Photos must be treated as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
f. Male applicants. Photos are not required for any male applicant with
tattoos that are covered by PT shorts. Male applicants may hand draw pictures
of lower torso tattoos indicating the size and exact location. Cross-check
drawings with the DD Form 2808 Medical Examination, Block 37 or DD Form 2351
DoDMERB Medical Examination Identifying Body Markings, Scars or Tattoos for
accuracy. Under no circumstance will a male be photographed in less clothing
than green PT shorts. Photos must be treated as PII.
g. Removed tattoos. Any tattoo that has been removed will be documented
and forwarded to the approving authority as if that tattoo was visible and
required a waiver.
10. Reenrollment Waivers.
categories:

Reenrollment waivers fall into the following

a. OCS Drop. This applies to any candidate that attended any service’s
OCS; and was not found medically qualified, failed the induct PFT, Dropped on
Request (DOR), was dropped by OCS or completed OCS and did not accept a
commission.
b. ROTC Drop. This applies to any candidate that withdrew or was dismissed
from a services ROTC program to which they had a contractual obligation.
c. Service Academy Drop. This applies to any candidate that withdrew or
dismissed from any Service Academy regardless of the time spent at the
institution.
11. Reenlistment Waivers. A wavier is required for any individual with a
reenlistment code other than RE-1A from any component of the armed services.
12. Dependent Waivers. A waiver is required on all candidates that have or
claim a dependent other than a spouse. The definition of a "dependent" below is
provided for enlistment purposes only. The definition does not apply to
entitlement of pay and allowances, medical care, exchange and commissary
privileges, or other benefits. A dependent for enlistment purposes is defined
as:
a.

A spouse, is defined as any person lawfully wedded to the applicant; or

b. Any natural child (legitimate or illegitimate) or child adopted by
the applicant, if the child is under 18 years of age and unmarried,
regardless of whether or not the applicant has custody of the child. The
term natural child includes any illegitimate child when: the applicant
claims the child as theirs (voluntary acknowledgment of paternity), or the
applicant's name is listed on the birth certificate as the parent, or a court
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order establishes paternity; or if any person makes an allegation of paternity
that has not been finally adjudicated by a court; or
c. A stepchild of the applicant who resides with the applicant if the
stepchild is under 18 years of age; or
d. Any parent or other person(s) who is/are, in fact, dependent on the
applicant for more than one-half of their support.
e. If an applicant's dependent child has been formally adopted by another
person (final court adoption decree issued and effective), then the child is no
longer the applicant's dependent.
4104.

SUBMISSION OF THE RFA

1. OCC Program Timeline. MCDs must submit OCC selected candidates RFAs to
MCRC, OA as prescribed in the respective OCC class LOI, normally NLT two weeks
prior to shipping to OCS. Regions will use MCRISS to track RFA submission
status.
2. PLC Program Timeline. MCDs must submit RFAs for PLC members that are fully
trained to MCRC, OP no less than 120 days before projected commissioning date
regardless of their respective college or university graduation date. MCDs must
submit RFAs for PLC Law members to MCRC, OA NLT two weeks prior to shipping to
OCS.
3. NROTC/MECEP/ECP/Service Academy Timeline. All units will submit all RFAs to
MCRC ON/E no less than 120 days prior to the projected commissioning date. RFAs
can be submitted up to one year prior to commissioning date.
4. RFA Submission Format. MCDs, MOIs, and the Marine Corps Liaison at the
service academies shall submit all RFAs to MCRC, OA and MCRC ON/E (MOIs only) in
accordance with the RFA checklist and include the checklist as a cover sheet.
This checklist incorporates the required documents to meet the established
commission regulations, policies, and requirements. RFAs will include a
complete qualifying medical physical. Incomplete RFAs will be returned without
action and may delay the commissioning of the applicant.
5. Each MCD shall provide their respective Region and MCRC, OP a monthly report
to identify all candidates scheduled to commission within the next six months.
Failure to identify an applicant on this report may result in the delay of the
candidate’s commissioning.
4105.

PRE-SHIP INTERVIEW

1. The OSO, MOI and Battalion Commanding Officers (BNCOs) are required to
perform a personal interview with each officer candidate 30-60 days prior to
shipping to OCS to evaluate any medical, academic, moral or civil issues that
should be addressed and finalized prior to reporting on active duty training. An
exception to the personal interview will be allowed on officer candidates in
remote locations (e.g. Alaska, Hawaii, OCONUS, etc…) in these cases, the OSO,
MOI and BNCO is allowed to conduct telephonic or fax interviews. Each officer
candidate will complete and endorse the pre-ship checklist. OSOs, MOIs and
BNCOs will review the checklist for changes in the candidate’s qualifications
status (e.g. height and weight, new tickets, open legal issues, change in
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2. If the candidate’s pre-ship checklist is answered satisfactory and their
status did not change; both parties, the candidate and OSO, MOI or BNCO will
endorse and forward.
3. Any issue on the pre-ship checklist must be addressed and finalized prior to
reporting to active duty training. These candidate pre-ship checklists will be
endorsed by both parties and forwarded.
4. Upon completion of the pre-ship checklist, and NLT 30 days before scheduled
report date, the following are required:
a. Each MCD will screen and upload the checklists into the MCRC Portal and
report discrepancies to their respective Region and MCRC OCS Liaison.
b. Each MOI and BNCO will consolidate and submit all copies of their
officer candidate pre-ship checklists and a report on discrepancies to MCRC,
ON/E. The checklists will be emailed to [email protected].
c. No later than 15 days before scheduled report date, the MCD and MCRC,
G3, ON/E will submit all of their candidate pre-ship checklists and a report of
discrepancies to the MCRC OCS Liaison.
d. The MCRC OCS Liaison will review all officer candidate pre-ship
checklists and report a consolidated list of pre-ship discrepancies to MCRC, OP.
4106. PRE-SHIP SCREENING. All second lieutenants must be screened, utilizing
Appendix H, prior to reporting at TBS. See below for specific requirements.
1. MOIs. MOIs will screen all NROTC and MECEP second lieutenants to ensure
they meet standards. The completed checklist, Appendix H, will be forwarded to
MCRC, ON/E NLT 30 days prior to checking in to TBS. MCRC, ON/E will review all
TBS checklists upon receipt for compliance.
2. OSOs. OSOs will screen all PLC second lieutenants to ensure they meet the
standards. The completed checklist, Appendix H, will be forwarded to the
respective MCD NLT 30 days prior to checking in to TBS. MCD AOP staffs will
review all checklists upon receipt for compliance.
3. USNA Marine Staff Secretary. The Marine Staff Secretary at the USNA will
screen all USNA second lieutenants. The completed checklist will be forwarded
to MCRC, ON/E NLT 30 days prior to reporting to TBS. USNA second lieutenants
participating in the Immediate Graduate Education Program (IGEP) or the
Voluntary Graduate Education Program (VGEP) will complete the checklist and
forward it to the Marine Staff Secretary for review.
4. The following requirements must be met in order for second lieutenants to
report to TBS. Second lieutenants reporting to TBS will:
a. Not have any physical limitations or injuries that will prevent them
from beginning training,
b. Be within height and weight standards as per Marine Corps Order (MCO)
6100.3 Marine Corps Body Composition and Military Appearance Program, and
c.
etc.).

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5. All second lieutenants must also score a minimum of 225 on the PFT, within
height and weight standards, be financially stable, and must not have any
personal issues that will prevent them from beginning training.
6. Unsatisfactory Screening Requirements. Any issues noted during the pre-ship
screening must be addressed and reported via the chain of command to MCRC, OP no
less than 30 days prior to reporting to TBS. If second lieutenants awaiting TBS
disclose current legal action or convictions for major traffic or misconduct
(e.g. alcohol or drug offenses, sexual or simple assault, etc...) at any time
prior to executing orders to TBS, the OSOs or MOIs will immediately notify MCRC
through the change of command.
a. OSOs will notify MCRC, OP of the circumstances via the chain of command.
MCD personnel will also notify the MCRC Staff Judge Advocate through the chain
of command.
b. MOIs will notify MCRC, ON/E of the circumstances via NSTC.
will notify MCRC, SJA. 
4107.
TBS

MCRC, ON/E

ACCOUNTABILITY AND PREPARATION OF THE LIEUTENANTS PRIOR TO REPORTING TO

1. MOIs are expected to contact OSOs prior to commissioning to facilitate an
unofficial pool hand-off by informing the appropriate OSO of the future
lieutenant’s transfer to their area and to provide the lieutenant’s contact
information. Upon notification, OSOs will account for these lieutenants as if a
member of their pool. While there are no MCRISS entry or reporting
requirements, OSOs will manually maintain the lieutenant’s contact information
and track his or her participation. Additionally, OSOs are still expected to
absorb any NROTC lieutenants that contact them and want to participate in their
pool even if the MOI has not provided the proper hand-off. It is important to
note that MOIs will still retain administrative responsibility for their NROTC
lieutenants until they execute orders to TBS. This hand-off allows the
lieutenants to take part in local OSO pool activities while being physically
separated from their units and waiting for TBS for an extended period of time.
2. OSOs will promptly notify the respective MOI if a NROTC lieutenant has a
legal issue (e.g. arrest or alcohol related incident) to ensure proper
reporting. The MOI will then notify MCRC, Regular Officer Programs (ON/E) of
the incident through their chain of command.
3. OSOs will complete TBS pre-screening checklists for NROTC lieutenants
and provide them to the respective MOI. The MOI is responsible for reviewing
the checklist and providing it to MCRC, ON/E.
4. OSOs will also properly transfer any of their lieutenants moving out of
their area to a local OSO, as appropriate. However, if the poolee moves to a
location not supported by an OSO in the local vicinity, the OSO will retain
ownership of the lieutenant. A proper pool transfer must be executed for all
moves between OSOs as outlined above, via the involved Marine Corps Districts
(MCDs), in order to track and maintain accountability for every PLC lieutenant.
OSOs will continue to report PLC legal incidents through the MCRC chain of
command. OSOs will also submit TBS pre-shipping checklist for PLC lieutenants
to MCD Assistants for Officer Procurement (AOPs).
5. MOIs can contact MCRC ON/E for OSO contact information. MOIs will
continue to mentor and provide oversight for any lieutenant that cannot be
transferred to a local OSO’s pool until they ship for TBS. This oversight will
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include the completion of the pre-TBS checklist. However, MOIs will not provide
the lieutenant’s height and weight on the checklist if they do not physically
observe the weigh-in. MOIs are also encouraged to have lieutenants tie into
other NROTC units if there is a local unit near their post-commissioning
residence.
6. Recruiting Station Commanding Officers (RS COs) will ensure that OSOs
execute the following actions:
(a) Receive all applicable NROTC lieutenants into their pools and
properly execute their pool programs, to include monthly pool activities;
(b) Properly submit requests to move poolees to another OSO to their
respective MCD AOP for approval and action in MCRISS;
(c) Physically meet with lieutenants in their pool monthly, at a
minimum; and
(d) Complete the pre-TBS checklist on all lieutenants in their pool and
ensure that all the pre-TBS requirements are met prior to execution of orders.
7. MCD AOPs will approve all pool move requests, take appropriate action in
MCRISS, and provide oversight in order to ensure pool transfers are properly
executed and that subordinate OSOs are properly executing their pool programs
8. Eastern and Western Recruiting Regions AOPs will provide all necessary
oversight in order to ensure pool transfers are properly approved and executed
by MCD AOPs and that subordinate OSOs are properly executing their pool
programs.
4108. OTHER REQUIREMENTS. During
candidates, other documents may be
situations. All officer selection
understand the specific situations

the processing and administration of officer
completed for a variety of different
personnel must know these forms and must
in which they are needed.

1. DD Form 369, PRC. In cases where the OSO determines that a background check
of an officer applicant is necessary e.g., applicant admitted arrests), as many
record check forms as necessary will be prepared and forwarded to local police
authorities for completion and return. Enter the applicant’s full name, SSN,
sex, race, and date of birth, residence address and dates of residence. Local
police checks will be requested from all places in which the applicant has lived
since the age of 15 years to verify prior civil court actions, juvenile court
actions, or that no records exist. Completed forms will be retained at the
place of conditional enlistment until the time for disposal, and will not be
forwarded with the application. Information received from the Police Record
Check may be used as a basis for requesting waivers, or can form the basis for a
recommendation of disapproval for an application.
2. National Agency Check SOU. All applicants will be informed that a completed
National Agency Check (NAC) is a requirement for commissioning. In many
instances when this requirement is waived because of time constraints and the
applicant is commissioned prior to a completed NAC, those applicants will sign a
statement of understanding that should the completed NAC disclose the existence
of any civil conviction or military disciplinary record not previously
disclosed, the applicant is presumed to have executed a fraudulent enlistment.
The applicants are subject to disenrollment, if on inactive duty, and/or to
disciplinary action, if on active duty. If in the OCC Program, this statement
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will be signed at OCS; if in the PLC Program this statement will be included in
the appointment documents if this requirement is necessary.
3.

Proof of Receipt of Degree
a.

Acceptable proofs of degree are:

(1) An official transcript (bearing the raised college seal) with a
notation of graduation,
(2) A certified, legible copy of the degree awarded,
(3) Or a letter or an ACF, bearing the college seal from an appropriate
college official verifying that the applicant/candidate has satisfied all degree
requirements and will be awarded that degree on a specific date.
b.

An acceptable proof of degree must be submitted to MCRC, OA:

(1) Prior to the issue of a government transportation request for any
candidate scheduled to report to an OCC Class (college graduates only);
(2) With the NAVMC Form 763 Appointment Record forwarded to MCRC, OA
once a PLC candidate is commissioned.
c. Under no circumstances will a candidate or midshipmen be commissioned
without proper proof of degree.
4. Name Change Information. This information will be submitted for each
applicant who desires to conditionally enlist under a name other than that shown
on the individual’s birth, baptismal, or naturalization certificate.
a. Female applicants may be conditionally enlisted under a married name or
divorced name, provided a certified copy of the marriage certificate or divorce
decree is included in the application.
b. A non-prior service applicant may be conditionally enlisted under a
different name provided the applicant can:
(1) Produce a court order for the change of name, or
(2) Secure affidavits from at least three responsible, but
disinterested, persons of the community in which the applicant resides,
indicating that they have known the applicant by the name under which the person
desires to enlist. Submit the original affidavits with the application.
c. An applicant with prior service in any branch of the armed forces of the
United States (active or inactive) shall be conditionally enlisted under the
same name as that which appears on the individual’s discharge certificate,
certificate in lieu thereof, or other separation papers, unless such individual
possesses a court order or other legal document which show the name to have
legally changed. In such cases, the applicant will be enlisted under the name
shown on the legal document. A certified copy of the court order or other
document will be submitted with the application.
4109.

COMMISSIONING DOCUMENTS

a. OSOs and MOIs are required to submit an RFA on each officer candidate
not less than 120 days prior to the scheduled commissioning date. RFAs for OCC
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and PLC Law members will be submitted to MCRC, OA NLT 14 days prior to shipping
to OCS. A commissioning physical examination will also be completed prior to
the submission of the RFA. Refer to the appropriate commissioning program, in
chapter 2, for more information on physical examinations. The original
commissioning physical will accompany the RFA. OSOs and MOIs will include the
results of the most recent (within 24 months) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
test, and the pathology report from the most recent (within 24 months)
Papanicolaou (PAP) test, as well as a copy of the most recent dental examination
(within 12 months) as part of the RFA. Results of the HIV, PAP, and dental must
not expire prior to the applicant’s commissioning date. For PLC Aviation
members, the original physical will be forwarded to the Commander, NAMI,
Physical Qualification Section (Code 342), Pensacola, Florida 32508-5600 as
early as possible prior to the scheduled commissioning date. A complete copy of
the aviation physical will accompany the RFA.
b. Upon being found physically qualified, the applicant’s RFA will be sent
to MCRC, OA where the commission and NAVMC Form 763 Appointment Acceptance
Record will be prepared and forwarded to the cognizant OSO. A cover letter will
be provided which includes specific instructions on the completion of the NAVMC
Form 763.
c. Once the candidate has been commissioned, the OST or NROTC unit will
forward the complete NAVMC Form 763 and Proof of Graduation to MCRC, OA within
24 hours. If for any reason the appointment is not administered, the
commissioning documents will be returned along with an explanation regarding the
reason the appointment was not administered.
4110. OFFICER PROCUREMENT QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES. The quality control
procedures provide guidance and instruction to all levels of the Marine Corps
Recruiting Command (MCRC) to ensure all officer applications are complete and
administratively correct.
1.

Required Action
a.

G-3, Officer Programs (OP)

(1) Conduct a 10% random verification on applications when attending
Officer Candidate Course (OCC) selection boards. Include all results in the
board trip report.
(2) Conduct a 10% random verification on all OCS Pre-ships Checklists
prior to shipping to OCS. Provide feedback to the Region Assistant Chiefs of
Staff (AC/Ss), Recruiting and Marine Corps District (MCD) Operations Officers
(OpsO) prior to OCS shipping.
(3) Maintain oversight of all projected fiscal year (FY) commissionings
to ensure all candidates are commissioned in a timely nature.
(4) Publish the monthly Officer Programs Quality Control Report (OPQCR)
to notify the Recruiting Region and MCD Assistants for Officer Procurement
(AOPs) of identified reoccurring trends and conduct quality control training as
required to reduce trends.
(5) Provide oversight of Region and MCD quality control programs.
Conduct a review during the annual Commanding General Inspection Program (CGIP)
and include results in the trip report.
b.

CG, Eastern and Western Recruiting Regions (ERR/WRR)
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(1) Region AOPs will attend at least one Platoon Leaders Class (PLC)
board at each MCD every six months and conduct a 20% random verification on
applications sent to the selection board.
(2) Region AOPs will conduct a 20% random verification on all OCS PreShip Checklists prior to shipping to OCS.
(3) Region AOPs will provide oversight to MCDs in tracking projected
commissioning dates.
(4) Region AOPs will review and analyze the OPQCR.
(5) Region AOPs will provide oversight of the MCDs’ quality control
program and inspect the MCDs’ program during formal inspections or training and
assist visits. They will identify reoccurring trends and conduct quality
control training as required.
c.

Commanding Officer, MCD

(1) MCD AOPs will screen each officer application submitted by Officer
Selection Teams (OST) to ensure the application is complete, accurate and
updated in the MCRISS-OS (Officer Processing) and verify that all officer
applications are assembled utilizing ACP. They will screen each officer
application to ensure the potential officer is qualified and board eligible and
ensure each application has a completed ACP Checklist, signed by the Officer
Selection Officer (OSO).
(2) MCD AOPs will utilize the Officer Application Discrepancy Report
(OADR) to document discrepancies in applications, medical examinations, waivers,
and RFA packages and annotate all discrepancies, missing information and/or
documentation in MCRISS-OSS under the comments section. They will publish the
OADR to all Recruiting Station COs and OSTs monthly.
(3) MCD AOPs will process medical physicals in accordance with reference
(b) and ensure each physical has a completed MCRC Standardized Medical
Checklist. MCD AOPs will forward only complete physicals to the appropriate
medical agency.
(4) MCD AOPs will conduct 100% screening on all submitted OCS Pre-Ship
Checklists, prior to shipping to OCS to ensure each officer candidate shipping
to OCS is prepared and has remained qualified for the commissioning program.
(5) MCD AOPs will ensure all RFAs are submitted in accordance with
reference (a). The MCD AOP will screen each commissioning package and only
submit completed requests with a completed RFA Checklist, and track projected
commissioning dates to ensure candidates commission on time.
(6) MCD AOPs will ensure all financial or tuition assistance requests
are completed in accordance with this reference and forward only completed
requests with the appropriate FAP Checklist, or MCTAP Checklist, as appropriate.
(7) MCD AOPs will identify reoccurring trends on the OADR and OPQCR
trackers and conduct training to OSTs as required to reduce trends.
d.

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(1) OSOs will utilize MCRISS-OS (Officer Processing) and ACP throughout
the entire officer selection application process to include prospecting,
processing, selection, shipping and commissioning. OSOs will only use forms
resident in ACP, unless authorized by MCRC, OP. All forms or supporting
documentation will be completed in ACP and manually uploaded with all the
required signatures.
(2) OSOs will ensure that each officer application is complete and
administratively correct. Special emphasis must be given when verifying an
applicant’s aptitude, age, citizenship, dependency, prior service, and medical
and moral qualifications. All verifying documentation must be originals or on
the appropriate ACP Form. OSOs will only certify copies of documents after
personally viewing the original document.
(3) OSOs will complete, sign and forward the ACP checklist, with each
officer application. OSOs will enter and verify all MCRISS entries prior to
submitting applications to the appropriate MCD.
(4) OSOs will ensure each forwarded MEPS physical has a completed and
signed MCRC Standardized Medical Checklist.
(5) OSOs will complete the OCS Pre-Ship Checklist, to ensure each
officer candidate shipping to OCS is prepared and has remained qualified for the
commissioning program.
(6) The OSO will ensure each forwarded commissioning package will have a
completed and signed RFA Checklist.
(7) OSOs will complete all financial assistance requests in accordance
with this reference and the appropriate Financial Assistance Checklist, will be
completed, signed and forwarded with each request.
(8) OSOs will ensure all waivers are approved prior to contracting any
officer applicant. Instructions on the wavier criteria and level of authority
are listed in Appendix E.
(9) OSOs will review published OADRs and OPQCRs to identify office
errors and take the appropriate corrective actions.
(10) The pre-application, is an effective tool to gather vital documents
and form screen a potential new working applicant. OSOs will use the approved
version of the pre-application. OSOs will introduce interested candidates to
the pre-application as soon as practical in the process.

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CHAPTER 4
APPLICATION PROCESSING
SECTION 2:

OFFICER CANDIDATE SELECTION BOARDS

4200. PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to provide policy and guidance
concerning the conduct of officer candidate selection boards. The guidance
published pertains to all section boards for commissioned officer programs that
are under the cognizance of MCRC.
4201.

COMPOSITION OF BOARDS

1. OCC and PLC. CG, ERR/WRR, as delegated by CG, MCRC, will convene and
approve PLC and OCC boards. OCC selection boards may only be convened at the
Region level. PLC selection boards may be convened at the MCD level, but final
approval of applicants remains with Region CGs. Selection boards, though nonstatutory, shall have a precept provided to the president of the board as a
means of providing officer selection guidance. PLC and OCC Board membership
will consist of a minimum of five (5) voting commissioned officers and a nonvoting recorder. The president must be a lieutenant colonel or higher. Should
more than five officers be assigned to the board, then an odd number of officers
should be used for voting purposes. Regions and MCDs will conduct selection
boards to ensure only the “best qualified” applicants are selected to attend
training at OCS. MCRC will provide specific instructions for each OCC Selection
board via letter of instruction. Recruiting Regions are authorized to select
officer candidates for the next OCC and up to 50% of the ship cap for the
following OCC. Females will not be preselected on the fall OCC board. Exempt to
the above policy requires MCRC, CG approval.
2. USNA. A board of Marine Corps Officers assigned to the USNA determines
which graduating midshipmen will be commissioned officers in the Marine Corps.
MCRC, ON/E will process all RFAs in accordance with current policy.
3. Enlisted to Officer Programs. MECEP, ECP, R-ECP, and MCP-R selection boards
will be conducted per current policy in MCO 1040.43, Enlisted to Officer
Commissioning Programs. Applicants for these programs are selected by a board
convened at MCRC headquarters.
4. NROTC Marine-Option Selection Process. The NROTC Marine-Option Scholarship
Selection Boards are conducted at MCDs and are tasked with selecting those
qualified applicants with the greatest potential for success, both academically
and as Marine Corps Officers. MCRC, ON/E will distribute the four-year
scholarships in accordance with the current accession plan. NROTC Board
membership will consist of a minimum of five (5) commissioned officers serving
as voting members, and a recorder. The board president must be a lieutenant
colonel or higher. Should more than five officers be assigned to the board,
then an odd number of officers should be used for voting purposes. Board
members must be physically present at all times
5. Frederick C. Branch and Pedro De Valle Scholarship Boards. These
scholarships are an NROTC Marine Option scholarship for those that attend one of
the HBCUs or HSIs associated with an NROTC unit. Applicants for two or threeyear side load Frederick C. Branch (FCB) and Pedro De Valle Scholarships are
submitted by MOIs at HBCUs and HSIs with NROTC unit or cross town affiliation
with an NROTC unit.
4202.

ELIGIBILITY
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1. Selection Criteria. All applicants submitted to a selection board must be
board eligible. Board eligible applicants are morally, mentally and physically
qualified. Any applicant requiring a waiver is considered not qualified, and
will not be contracted or boarded until all waivers are approved. Members of
the selection board will vote on each qualified applicant.
2. Selection boards are advised to consider the use of the “whole person
concept.” Precepts for selection boards will include the definition of the
whole person concept: “The whole person concept consists of an evaluation of
many factors. Tangible qualifiers can include: GPA, PFT, mental test scores,
moral qualifications, college major, courses and course load, athletics, team
sports, work experience; civic, community, and church involvement, demonstrated
leadership ability and membership in such organizations as scouting. Intangible
qualifiers include: Integrity; physical, mental and moral courage; commitment,
honor, and genuine desire to devote oneself to the good of the Nation or the
Marine Corps. Ability to speak and/or read and write a foreign language should
be seen as a favorable factor considering the requirement to participate in
worldwide deployments. This list of attributes is not all inclusive, but is
provided as a list for board members to consider during their judgment of an
applicant’s record”.
3. A combination of at least the aforementioned factors, coupled with the
recommendations of commissioned officers who interviewed the applicant, will be
considered by the selection board when selecting applicants for an officer
program. Selection boards will be provided the averages for those quantifiable
statistics from previous selection boards in order to ensure that selection
qualifications are consistent from board to board. NROTC boards will be
provided quantifiable statistics for PLC selection boards to ensure that NROTC
selection and PLC and OCC selection standards are uniform and consistent.
4. Timing. Commanders will hold selection boards as required to meet published
phase lines and other mission requirements. All boards will be physical boards
in which board members will be physically present at the board location for the
actual board. Rolling boards for PLC within the same FY are authorized and will
be conducted in accordance with this order and other MCRC policies. All
candidates will receive notification of selection as soon as practical and will
receive orders no less than 30 days prior to shipping.
4203. CANDIDATE PHYSICAL APPEARANCE AND PHOTOGRAPHS. Physical appearance of
any applicant for an officer commissioning program is an important factor in
selection and non-selection. Screening boards do not have the advantage of a
personal view and must rely on a photograph for this important impression.
Applicant photographs will be considered a fair representation of the
appearance, bearing, and dress of the applicant.
1. One photograph of each applicant, in coat and tie, or similar business
attire for females, is required to be submitted with each application. The
finished product will be approximately 4 by 5 inches, full-length, uncovered,
front view, with left shoulder forward. Digital photographs are preferred with
applications. The picture page will include the candidate’s name, the last four
digits of their SSN and the date of photograph.
2. Active Duty service members and drilling reservists will wear the service
“C” Marine Corps uniform. Pictures will have the same criteria attached as a
typical promotion picture. USNA graduates have no requirement to submit a
photograph for Marine Corps officer selection.
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3. If an applicant is over his or her maximum weight, a body fat photograph
will be taken per paragraph 2110.2 of this Order and included in the
application.

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CHAPTER 5
MEDICAL PROCESSING
PARAGRAPH

PAGE

. .

5100

5-1

TYPES OF FACILITIES AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS. . . . . .

5101

5-1

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . .

5102

5-3

RECORDING AND SUBMITTING PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS . . . . .

5103

5-5

ANNUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5104

5-7

DENTAL REQUIREMENTS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5105

5-8

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5106

5-8

REMEDIAL REQUESTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5107

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5200

5-11

SECTION 1:

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2:

LINE OF DUTY PROCEDURES

LINE OF DUTY PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CHAPTER 5
MEDICAL PROCESSING
SECTION 1: MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
5100. GENERAL. Applicants for any officer program must be Physically
Qualified (PQ)for entry into the armed forces per the criteria in the
Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 6130.03, Medical Standards for
Appointment, Enlistment or Induction in the Military Services. Further
criteria for appointment to commissioned grade in the Marine Corps must be
met per the standards set forth in chapter 15 of the Manual of the Medical
Department (MANMED). These standards are designed to procure and retain
personnel who are physically fit and temperamentally adaptable to the
conditions of military life. In many cases, however, a recommendation for a
waiver of a minor physical defect may be appropriate when it appears evident
that the defect would not be an obstacle to useful service and the applicant
is qualified in all other respects. Further guidance on the application of
physical standards and recommendations for waivers can be obtained from the
MANMED, Chapter 15, Section III. In addition to the above, applicants for
any aviation training program must be found PQ per the requirements set forth
in the MANMED, Section V, Chapter 15 and be found qualified or waivered by
the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI).
5101. TYPES OF FACILITIES AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS. There are several
different occasions when the submission of a physical examination is
required. Table 5-1 describes the type of physical required for each
program, the facility where the physical examination is conducted and
disposition instructions. The following are definitions for types of
facilities conducting the examination and the occasion when physical
examinations are required.
1.

Facilities

a. Military Entrance Processing Stations. Military Entrance Processing
Station (MEPS) conduct and records physicals per the guidance established in
the DoDI 6130.03 and USMEPCOM Regulation 40-1. MEPS are currently the
primary source of physical examinations.
b. Military Treatment Facilities. Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs)
are used primarily by active duty and reserve members and for civilian
applicants, on an “as available basis”. MTF physicals are conducted by a
military examiner, however the qualification results are usually determined
by the examiner rather than guidance published by the MANMED and must be
reviewed by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) for entrance and
commissioning standards and by NAMI for aviation standards. MTF physicals
for ground programs are normally retrieved and delivered to the OSO by the
applicant while aviation physicals are submitted electronically to NAMI by
the MTF.
c. Department of Defense Medical Evaluation and Review Board. The
Department of Defense Medical Evaluation and Review Board (DoDMERB)
historically conducts physical examinations for Naval Reserve Officers
Training Corps (NROTC) scholarship applicants. The command accommodates
Marine Corps officer applicants, providing flexibility to the Officer
Selection Officers (OSO) by increasing the amount of providers as compared to
using MEPS alone. An agreement exists between the Commanding General (CG),
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Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC), the Director of DoDMERB and the
Director, Qualifications and Standards for BUMED establishing any physical
reviewed and found qualified by DoDMERB for the Marine Corps officer programs
constitutes a fully qualified candidate and allows the applicant to be
commissioned barring any change in physical condition for a period of two
years. If the applicant does not commission within two years of the DoDMERB
physical, it must be reviewed by BUMED for a new commissioning determination.
d. BUMED. The authority to grant a waiver lies with the commander
charged with enlisting or commissioning the applicant and the specific
program desired. The medical authority to recommend a waiver of the
standards to these various commands resides with the Chief of BUMED. By
direction authority to carry out this function has been granted to the
Director, BUMED Qualifications and Standards who provides waiver
recommendations to CG, MCRC. Furthermore, the Director provides guidance to
Navy and Marine Corps Reserve commands regarding physical qualification for
retention of service members in the reserves and to the recruit training
commands regarding retention of recruits found to have disqualifying
conditions.
2.

Types of Physicals

a. Initial Program Qualification. A physical examination is required
before an applicant may be administered the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and
conditionally enlisted in the USMCR for enrollment in an officer program.
The initial entry physical examination will be included inside the
application.
b. Transfer to Aviation. In order to initially qualify for aviation or
transfer from any program to an aviation program, an aviation physical is
required to determine the applicant’s suitability for aviation. Since
physical standards for aviation are more rigid, a physical to transfer from
an aviation program to a non-aviation program is not required.
c. Retention. Retention determinations are required on any applicant
whose physical status changes while enrolled in any commissioning program.
Usually this is a result of major illness, injury or surgery. In these cases
the OSO will forward a copy of all documents pertaining to the condition to
the Marine Corps District (MCD) Corpsman. The MCD Corpsman will review the
documentation to determine if the candidate’s fitness for retention requires
a new BUMED waiver. If a new qualification determination is needed, the
applicant is to be considered Not Physically Qualified (NPQ) and will not be
qualified to ship to Officer Candidates School (OCS) or commission until
BUMED completes its review and issues a favorable waiver recommendation.
d.

Commissioning

(1) A current physical examination with all annual certifications is
required prior to an applicant being appointed to commissioned grade. In all
cases, the date of examination must not precede the date of commissioning of
the applicant by more than 60 months for ground or 24 months for aviation.
(2) All aviation applicants shall be counseled that their physical
fitness for aviation training will be re-established at NAMI in Pensacola,
Florida upon reporting for flight school. Applicants must be advised that
even though they may have passed all previous flight physicals, the physical
conducted at NAMI upon check-in will be the final determinant for fitness for
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aviation training. Should a student naval aviator fail to pass the physical
at NAMI, the officer is still obligated to serve on active duty in a
commissioned status for a period of 48 months from the date initially
assigned to EAD as a commissioned officer.
e. Promotion. A current physical examination is required on all members
of the Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) Law Program who are eligible for promotion
to first lieutenant. The physical should be administered at such time to
allow it to reach MCRC, Officer Appointments (OA) No Later Than (NLT) 60 days
prior to expected date of promotion. The physical should be accompanied by a
request for promotion from the OSO.
Occasion
Initial
Program
Qualification,
program
retention,
Promotion (Law
only)

Program

Type of Physical

Facility

Ground
component

Standard entrance physical

MEPS, MTF, or
DoDMERB

Air
Component
(including
component
transfers)

Flight physical (OCC Air)
Standard entrance physical
(PLC Air)
*PLC applicants will be
scheduled for an Air
physical once fully
trained

MTF, MEPS, DoDMERB,
NAMI

Ground
component
(non DoDMERB
physical)

Most recent physical and
all applicable updates

BUMED

Commissioning

Ground
component
(DoDMERB)

DoDMERB with MCRC
endorsement

None if within two
years of
commissioning

Air
Component

Flight physical

BUMED and NAMI

Table 5-1. – Physical Examination Requirements.
5102. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. The following guidance will be used for the
completion and timely submission of medical requirements:
1.

PLC Applicants.

Examination Requirements:

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a. MEPS Physicals. PLC applicants with a physical examination conducted
at a MEPS must meet the requirements as outlined below prior to contracting.
Once the requirements are met, the applicants must meet the board selection
and OCS shipping requirements.
(1) If Block 74A is checked PQ by MEPS, the physical exam does not
need to be submitted to BUMED for waiver determination until the applicant is
either ready to commission or has a significant change in physical condition.
(2) Since MEPS qualifies applicants based on DoD standards, all MEPS
PQ physicals will be forwarded to the respective MCD Corpsman who will review
it to ensure the applicant meets the standards for commissioning in the
Marine Corps based the requirements in chapter 15 of the MANMED prior to
contracting. If the MCD Corpsman determines the applicant does not meet
standards for the Marine Corps, the applicant will be considered NPQ and the
guidance in paragraph (2) below will be followed.
(3) If block 74A is checked “NPQ” the physical will be submitted to
BUMED for waiver recommendation and cannot be used to board select or ship to
OCS until BUMED returns a favorable recommendation.
b. MTF Physicals. All physical exams completed by a MTF other than MEPS
will be submitted to BUMED for review and cannot be used to board select or
ship to OCS without a favorable qualification determination from BUMED.
c. DoDMERB Completed Physicals. All physical exams completed and
reviewed by DoDMERB for Marine officer programs will be returned to the MCD
with either a BUMED waiver recommendation or qualification letter from MCRC
and can be used to contract, board select, and ship applicants to OCS.
d. Aviation Applicants. The PLC aviation program applicants can be
contracted on a standard entrance physical and then scheduled for an air
physical once fully trained.
e. PLC Law. PLC Lawyers will commission upon completion of OCS and must
meet additional medical requirements. Complete physicals for PLC Law
applicants will include the results of the most recent Human Immunodeficiency
Virus (HIV) test, dental examination, and the pathology report from the most
recent Papanicolaou (PAP) test for female applicants age 21 and older. HIV
and PAP tests for all physicals must have been performed within the last 24
months and dental exams within the last 12 months.
f. PLC Ground, PLC-Student Naval Aviator or PLC Student Naval Flight
Officer. The OSO will include the dental Statement of Understanding (SOU)
for all applicants, and the pathology report from the most recent PAP smear
for female applicants age 21 or older.
g. Applicants for the PLC-Law Program and PLC members obtaining a direct
commission must meet PLC Ground contracting medical requirements, but must
obtain their BUMED recommendation for commissioning prior to attending OCS.
h. All waiver recommendations will be endorsed by MCRC prior to
conditionally enlisting the applicant into a PLC program. No PLC applicant
will be contracted or attend training until they have received either a MEPS
PQ physical examination, reviewed by the MCD Corpsman or a waiver recommended
BUMED letter endorsed by MCRC as appropriate.

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i. A PQ physical exam or favorable waiver determination is preferred
prior to performing initial PFT; however, refer to paragraph 1112 for
additional guidance when this is not practical.
2.

Officer Candidates Class Applicants.

Examination Requirements:

a. MEPS Physicals. Officer Candidates Class (OCC) Ground, Law and
Reserve applicants with a PQ physical examination conducted by a MEPS can be
contracted and board selected after the respective MCD corpsman reviews the
exam. Upon selection by a board, the applicant’s physical will be forwarded
to BUMED for commissioning determination. In order to ship to OCS, OCC
candidates must have a favorable BUMED recommendation prior to the deadline
for each OCC class established by MCRC.
b. DoDMERB Completed Physicals. All physical exams completed and
reviewed by DoDMERB for Marine officer programs will be returned to the MCD
with either a BUMED waiver recommendation or qualification letter from MCRC
and can be used to contract, board select, and ship OCC applicants to OCS.
c. Aviation Applicants. All aviation applicants must complete a flight
physical and be found PQ by NAMI prior to selection at a board. For
contracting purposes, it is permissible to contract an aviation application
with a physically qualified MEPS or DoDMERB physical exam that has been
screened by the MCD Corpsman for disqualifying conditions, however aviation
applicants are not eligible to be seen at a selection board without a
qualifying flight physical. Under no circumstances is an air applicant
authorized to ship to OCS without a current NAMI qualified flight physical.
d. The physical will include the results of the most recent HIV
dental examination for all applicants, and the pathology report from
recent PAP test for female applicants age 21 and older. HIV and PAP
for all physicals must have been performed within the last 24 months
dental exams within the last 12 months.
e. All medical waiver recommendations must be endorsed
conditionally enlisting the applicant into an OCC program.
law applicant will attend training until they have received
PQ physical exam with a MCRC endorsement letter, or a PQ or
recommended BUMED letter endorsed by MCRC.

test and
the most
tests
and

by MCRC prior to
No OCC ground or
either a DoDMERB
waiver

f. A PQ physical examination or favorable waiver determination is
preferred prior to performing the initial PFT; however, refer to paragraph
1112 for additional guidance when this is not practical.
5103.

RECORDING AND SUBMITTING PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS

1. MEPS and MTFs. Physical examinations conducted by MEPS or MTFs will be
reported on the DD Form 2808, Report of Medical History, and the DD Form
2807-1, Report of Medical Examination.
2. DoDMERB. Physicals conducted by DoDMERB contracted physicians are
recorded on the DD Form 2351, DoDMERB Report of Medical Examination, and the
DD Form 2492, DoDMERB Report of Medical History. OSOs will request DoDMERB
physicals using the guidance below:
a. Applicants with a current and valid physical are not authorized to
use the DoDMERB process to obtain a new physical.
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b. OSOs requesting a physical through DoDMERB must first ensure the
applicant meets the criteria of a New Working Applicant (NWA) and are entered
into the Marine Corps Recruiting Information Support System (MCRISS) as an
officer NWA.
c. OSOs will complete and submit the DoDMERB appointment request form,
provided by the MCD Corpsman, selecting either “new physical” if this is the
applicant’s first DoDMERB physical, or “Prior” if the applicant had a
physical for an NROTC or Service Academy program that is less than two years
old, and forward electronically to the MCD Corpsman along with the following
additional documentation:
(1) OCC and PLC Law. The physical request will include the results
of the most recent HIV test and dental examination for all applicants and the
pathology report from the most recent PAP test for female applicants age 21
and older. HIV and PAP tests for all physicals must have been performed
within the last 24 months and dental exams within the last 12 months.
(2) PLC Ground, PLC-SNA or PLC SNFO. The physical request will
include the dental SOU for all applicants and the pathology report from the
most recent PAP smear for female applicants age 21 or older.
(3) Applicants with valid DoDMERB physical: the OSO will have the
applicant complete DoDMERB Present Health Questionnaire, along with the
physical request and forward to the MCD Corpsman. To be valid, the DoDMERB
physical must have been completed within the last two years.
d. The MCD Corpsman will receive the request, verify the applicant is in
MCRISS as an NWA and forward the request to the MCRC Corpsman who will enter
the applicant for approval of a physical.
e. Upon notice that the applicant is approved for a physical, the MCRC
Corpsman will notify the MCD Corpsman, who will notify the OSO via email and
attach the DoDMERB Applicant Instructions.
f. When the OSO receives the approval notice, they will notify the
applicant and provide the DoDMERB Applicant Instructions to them. OSOs must
advise the applicant that appointments must be scheduled within 30 days of
notice. Even though the applicant receives this information in the mail from
DoDMERB, the OSO must still make this notification.
g. MCRC will publish a weekly report to all Regions and MCDs on the
status of pending DoDMERB physicals. The MCD will forward this information
to the OSOs for their awareness and action as applicable. OSOs will take
action depending on the status indicated as noted below:
(1) Applicants noted as “Approved for Physical” in the “Status”
column will be informed by the OSO they must schedule appointments within 30
days of approval notice. Applicants who do not schedule an appointment after
60 days will be dropped from the DoDMERB process.
(2) Applicants noted as “Pending Remedial Information” in the
“Status” column will adhere to the following:
(a) Remedial requests for initial physicals are either
administrative or medical in nature. Administrative remedial requests do not
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require appointments and generally require submission of medical documents
from a past condition. Medical remedial requests do require appointments and
can be accomplished through a DoDMERB contracted doctor at no cost to the
applicant, a MTF, or the applicant’s private physician. When remedial
information is needed, DoDMERB will generate a letter that will be mailed
directly to the patient which will notify the applicant of what information
is needed and directions to accomplish it. If an applicant does not receive
or loses their letter, the needed remedial information can be found on the
DoDMERB website.
(b) Applicants will be informed by the OSO they have 60 days to
complete the required remedial request or be dropped from the DoDMERB
process.
(c) If the remedial is performed by a DoDMERB contracted
physician, the physician will forward a copy of the remedial results directly
to DoDMERB.
(d) If the remedial is performed at an MTF or by the applicant’s
private physician, the applicant will forward a copy of the remedial results
via mail or fax to DoDMERB and provide a copy to the OSO, who will then
forward a copy to the MCD Corpsman. The MCD Corpsman will forward the copy
to the DoDMERB point of contact and MCRC Corpsman. The MCRC Corpsman will
update the DoDMERB tracker.
h. Once DoDMERB completes the review of the physical, one of the
following determinations will be mailed to the applicant:
(1) PQ. Once found qualified, MCRC will forward the physical and
MCRC endorsement letters to the MCD Corpsman, who will in turn forward the
documents to the OSO.
(2) NPQ. If found disqualified, the OSO will notify the applicant
that their physical will be automatically forwarded to BUMED for waiver
determination. BUMED will determine if the applicant meets the physical
standards and if the condition warrants a waiver. If BUMED determines the
applicant is NPQ but recommends a waiver, MCRC will forward the endorsed
BUMED letter and the DoDMERB physical to the MCD Corpsman. If BUMED
determines the applicant is NPQ and does not recommend a waiver, MCRC will
forward only the endorsed NPQ letter to the MCD Corpsman.
(3) Prior to returning any qualification determination to the MCD,
the MCRC Corpsman will update the MCRISS Medical Status.
i. OSOs will notify their MCD Corpsman in the event an applicant drops
from the program within 72 hours of the drop. This will alleviate
unnecessary workload and ensure DoDMERB processes only working applicants.
5104.

ANNUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. All candidates must complete a NAVMED Form 6120/3, Annual Certificate of
Physical Condition or Preventative Health Assessment (PHA) each year they are
in their respective program. Failure to obtain an Annual Certificate for
inclusion in the health record and Request For Appointment (RFA) package may
result in expiration of the current physical and a candidate’s failure to
qualify for their commission.

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a. All annual certifications will be completely filled out and signed by
the applicant, OSO, and MCD Corpsman in order to be valid.
b. For any injury incurred after a PQ determination or waivered physical
examination, the OSO or MOI will forward all copies of treatment records
concerning the medical condition(s) along with the original physical
examination and all annual certificates to BUMED, via the chain of command,
for determination of continuance in the program.
2. All annual certifications will be included with the physical for all
submissions to BUMED and in the RFA.
5105.

DENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. MCDs, NSTS and service academies will use the MCRC dental SOU, and DD
Form 2813, Department of Defense Active Duty/Reserve Forces Dental
Examination for all dental requirements.
2. PLC applicants can be contracted, selected on boards, and attend OCS with
a dental SOU, but must have the results of an actual dental examination as
part of their medical documents sent to BUMED and in their RFA prior to
commissioning.
3. OCC applicants can be contracted and board selected with a dental SOU,
but must have dental examination and the results of the examination as part
of their medical documents sent to BUMED and in their RFA. OCC applicants
will not ship to OCS without a valid dental examination as part of a
qualifying medical examination.
4. Applicants found PQ by DoDMERB within the previous two years do not
require submission to BUMED, however a copy of the most recent dental
examination and a copy of the Dental SOU will be included in the RFA.
5. All dental examinations are required to be no older than 12 months from
the submission date to BUMED, and those submitted with the RFA must not
expire prior to the date the applicant commissions.
6. MCDs are responsible for ensuring all dental correspondence received
utilizes the proper forms. Dental correspondence will only be forwarded for
action after the MCD Corpsmen have thoroughly reviewed documents for
accuracy, completion, and correction of any discrepancies.
7. Due to possible injury to candidates, which would require replacement
and/or repair of existing orthodontic appliances, all officer candidates with
orthodontic appliances in place, must have them removed at their own expense,
prior to reporting to OCS for training. Candidates are authorized permanent
retainers however all orthodontic treatment must be completed.
5106. IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS. All candidates attending OCS must have
included in their physical examination package a copy of their current
immunizations. The candidates are not required to have any immunizations
administered prior to reporting, only provide documentation of those already
received. Data from electronic immunization registries from State Health
Departments; doctors’ offices; Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting
System (DEERS); Military Readiness Reporting System (MRRS); DD Form 2766
Adult Preventative and Chronic Care Flow Sheet; SF-601, Immunization Record;
NAVMED Form 6230/4, Adult Immunization Record; or a Certified Form PHS-731,
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International Certificate of Vaccination, constitute approved immunization
records.
1. The following minimum requirements will be noted on the candidate’s
immunization record and included in the physical examination package:
a.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2 doses;

b.

Hepatitis A, 2 shot series;

c.

Hepatitis B, 3 shot series;

d.

Tetanus-Diphtheria – received within 10 years;

e.

Poliomyelitis – single dose Oral (OPV) or Injectable (IPV);

f.

Influenza – one dose, seasonal;

g.

Meningococcal – one dose; and

h. TWINRIX - 3 shot vaccine - may be substituted for the Hepatitis A and
B requirements.
2. The MCD is responsible for ensuring a legible copy of the candidate’s
immunization record is included in the medical record prior to shipping to
OCS. The Bradley Branch Clinic at OCS will review the immunization records
and administer only those immunizations not documented or incomplete, as well
as any required boosters, during processing.
5107. REMEDIAL REQUESTS. If additional medical information is required by
BUMED or NAMI to determine the applicant’s physical qualification, a letter
stating the additional information required will normally be forwarded to the
OSO of the applicant concerned, along with an entry in MCRISS to reflect the
requirements for additional medical information to be forwarded. Due to the
financial constraints applicants may encounter in obtaining additional
medical testing needed by BUMED, DoDMERB can schedule and pay for remedial
requirements in most cases. Direction on remedial requests is provided
below:
1. OSOs will complete and submit the DoDMERB physical examination request
form electronically, selecting the “Remedial” option on the form and forward
to the MCD Corpsman.
2. The MCD Corpsman will attach the resubmit request from BUMED or NAMI, and
forward it, along with the applicant’s physical to the DoDMERB Point of
Contact (POC) via email.
3. The DoDMERB POC will notify the MCD Corpsman via email once the applicant
is authorized to schedule the appointment. The MCD Corpsman will forward the
email to the OSO who will advise the applicant to contact DoDMERB via the
phone number on the email after two working days.
4. The following actions take place after the applicant attends the remedial
appointment:
a. If the remedial is completed by a DoDMERB contracted physician, the
physician will forward a copy of the remedial results directly to DoDMERB.
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b. If the remedial is completed at a MTF or the applicant’s private
physician, the applicant will forward a copy of the remedial results via mail
or fax to DoDMERB and provide a copy to the OSO who will then forward a copy
to the MCD Corpsman. The MCD Corpsman will forward the copy to the DoDMERB
POC and the MCRC Corpsman who will update the DoDMERB tracker.
c. Once DoDMERB confirms the appropriate remedial was completed and pays
the provider, the DoDMERB POC will forward the remedial documents to the MCD
Corpsman who will then forward to NAMI or upload to BUMED as necessary.

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CHAPTER 5
MEDICAL PROCESSING
SECTION 2: LINE OF DUTY PROCEDURES
5200.

LINE OF DUTY PROCEDURES

1. This section provides Line of Duty (LOD) submission procedures for
officer candidates who sustain an injury during training at OCS. This policy
applies to all officer candidates.
2. Headquarters Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment, Reserve Medical
Entitlement Determination (HQMC WWR RMED) provides MCRC, Recruiting Regions,
MCDs, and Officer Selection Stations (OSS) an automated process to submit,
update, and track medical entitlements and incapacitation pay requests online via the Marine Corps Medical Entitlement Data System (MCMEDS). The
process for submitting an LOD request was previously defined, however a new
electronic MCMEDS system has been implemented rendering previous guidance
obsolete.
a. Each OSS is required to have at least two representatives, a
requestor and an approver, registered with a MCMEDS account. MCMEDS is the
only system authorized by HQMC WWR RMED for submission of entitlements and
incapacitation pay requests and updates. Registration is accomplished via
submission of a DD Form 2875, System Authorization Access Request (SAAR), to
HQMC WWR RMED. SAAR forms must include the member’s Electronic Data
Interchange Personal Identifier (EDIPI) located on the back of the Common
Access Card (CAC). Additionally, each SAAR application must include a copy
of the completion certificate of the Health Information Portability and
Privacy Act (HIPPA) training course located on the Military Health System
Learning Portal (MHS Learn). Instructions for accessing the training are
located on the MCRC Command Portal in Officer Programs, Shared Documents, in
the folder labeled “HIPPA”.
b. Upon determination an LOD injury exists, the OCS medical section will
draft an eligibility letter recommending LOD. The letter then will be
provided to the candidate and the Coordinator of Student Activities (CSA)
along with a copy of pertinent medical documents.
c. The MCRC OCS Liaison will obtain the candidate’s medical record from
the OCS Medical Clinic and forward it to the responsible MCD, NROTC, Service
Academy, or Fleet Marine Force (FMF) unit.
d. The CSA will print out a Privileges and Responsibilities (P&R)
Statement from MCMEDS and have the applicant sign it. CSA will ensure the
candidate departs OCS with the LOD request, pertinent medical documents, a
copy of the candidate’s original and drop orders, and the P&R statement.
(1) Officer candidates who were members of the Selected Marine Corps
Reserve (SMCR) will be released from training and transferred to their parent
unit. The candidate will report to the SMCR unit and remain under their
cognizance until found fit for duty. The parent unit will be responsible for
submitting the MCMEDS request to HQMC WWR RMED.
(2) Reservists receiving LOD benefits that have completed their SMCR
contract or obligated service will be extended by their SMCR unit, via unit
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diary entry, at the convenience of the Government until they are found fit
for duty, or found NPQ for retention. Those found NPQ for retention will be
discharged.
(3) OCC and PLC members will be released from training and will
report to their OSO within five working days with a copy of the LOD request
and pertinent medical documents. The OSS will submit the candidate’s LOD
request, pertinent medical documents, a copy of the candidate’s original
orders to OCS, termination orders from OCS, and the P&R statement into
MCMEDS.
e. While in an LOD status, candidates will be transferred and retained
in Reporting Unit Code (RUC) 88812 in MCTFS. The Marine Corps Base (MCB)
Quantico Installation Personnel Administration Center (IPAC) will drop the
candidate from RUC 30382 in MCTFS. After the drop cycles, MCRC, OA will join
the candidate to RUC 88812.
f. If HQMC WWR RMED rejects a MCMEDS request, they will forward a
request for administrative corrective action, via email, to all personnel
associated with the applicant’s request. The OSO will take immediate action
to correct the administrative discrepancy. The applicant is not authorized
medical care until the request is corrected.
g. Once HQMC WWR RMED approves the MCMEDS request, the member’s status
is updated in MCMEDS by HQMC WWR RMED. The OSS representative is responsible
for tracking the LOD request in MCMEDS. Upon notification of LOD approval,
the OSS representative will prepare a program retention letter that is valid
until the end of the entitlement period. The OSS will add the comment
“Candidate on LOD” under the “Comments” tab in MCRISS. The OSS will then
forward the retention letter to the Recruiting Region via the MCD.
h. The OSS will submit a medical update request along with current
medical documentation into the applicant’s MCMEDS account for review by HQMC
WWR RMED every 30 days after the initial entitlement approval and until the
individual is returned to full duty via MCMEDS. Failure to submit this
information monthly will result in termination of benefits.
i. When the provider returns the candidate to full duty, the OSS will
input the final medical evaluation into MCMEDS. HQMC WWR RMED will then
review and approve the release from LOD. The OSS will notify the candidate
of release from LOD benefits once approved.
j. The OSO will complete a disenrollment letter or retention letter with
a request for orders, as appropriate, upon release from LOD. Retained PLC
candidates will attend the next summer’s 6-week commissioning training
increment. OCC candidates or E-O Marines injured after the 6th week of
training can be afforded the opportunity to contract to attend the 6-week PLC
Seniors program to meet OCS training requirements. These cases must be
coordinated through the respective MCD and Recruiting Region.
k. The OSS will enter the comment “Removed from LOD – Retained” or
“Removed from LOD – Disenrolled”, under the “Comments” tab in MCRISS as
applicable. The OSS will forward a copy of the program disenrollment or
retention letters to the Region via the MCD. The Recruiting Region will
forward the letter to MCRC, OA, who will take appropriate action to retain or
drop the candidate from the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS).

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Appendix A
TABLE OF STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS
Academic Certification Form (ACF) (chapter 2, pg 7.)
Academic Qualifications Rating (AQR) (chapter 2, pg 9.)
Accredited Institutions of Post-Secondary Education (AIPE) (chapter 2, pg 7.)
Active Duty List (ADL) (chapter 3, pg 4.)
Active Duty Operational Support (ADOS) (chapter 4, pg 3.)
Active Reserve (AR) (chapter 3, pg 22.)
American Association of Collegiate Registrar and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
(chapter 2, pg 7.)
American Bar Association (ABA) (chapter 3, pg 1.)
American College Test (ACT) (chapter 2, pg 8.)
Area of Responsibility (AOR) (chapter 3, pg 12.)
Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) (chapter 2, pg 9.)
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) (chapter 2, pg 8.)
Assistant Chiefs of Staff (AC/S) (chapter 4, pg 14.)
Assistant for Officer Procurement (AOP) (chapter 1, pg 1.)
Automated Commissioning Program (ACP) (chapter 4, pg 1.)
Aviation Enhanced Area Canvassing (AEAC) (chapter 1, pg 11.)
Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB) (chapter 2, pg 8.)
Background Investigation Questionnaire (BIQ) (chapter 2, pg 19.)
Battalion Commanding Officer (BNCO) (chapter 4, pg 18.)
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) (chapter 3, pg 5.)
Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) (chapter 1, pg 8.)
Commanding General, Eastern Recruiting Regions (CG, ERR) (chapter 1, pg 1.)
Commanding General, Western Recruiting Regions (CG, WRR) (chapter 1, pg 1.)
Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command (CG, MCRC) (chapter 1, pg
1.)
Contact Team Officer (CTO) (chapter 3, pg 14.)
Coordinator of Student Activities (CSA) (chapter 5, pg 10.)

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Appendix A
TABLE OF STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS

Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) (chapter 5, pg 8.)
Delayed Entry Program (DEP) (chapter 2, pg 4.)
Department of Defense (DoD) (chapter 1, pg 5.)
Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) (chapter 5, pg 1.)
Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB) (chapter 1,
pg 7.)
Department of the Navy (DoN) (chapter 2, pg 23.)
Department of the Navy Central Adjudication Facility (DoNCAF) (chapter 2, pg
14.)
District Attorney (DA) (chapter 1, pg 4.)
Dropped on Request (DOR) (chapter 4, pg 17.)
Drug & Alcohol Test (DAT) (chapter 4, 16.)
Duty Under Instruction (DUINS) (chapter 3, pg 8.)
Enhanced Area Canvassing (EAC) (chapter 1, pg 6.)
Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP) (chapter 3, pg 22.)
Exception to Policy (ETP) (chapter 2, pg 26.)
Extended Active Duty (EAD) (chapter 2, pg 28.)
Fiscal Year (FY) (chapter 2, pg 27.)
Fleet Marine Force (FMF) (chapter 5, pg 10.)
Flight Officer Aptitude Rating (FOFAR) (chapter 2, pg 9.)
Grade Point Average (GPA) (chapter 2, pg 7.)
Headquarters Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment, Reserve Medical
Entitlement Determination (HQMC WWR RMED) (chapter 5, pg 10.)
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) (chapter 3, pg 17.)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (chapter 5, pg 4.)
Immediate Graduate Education Program (IGEP) (chapter 4, pg 19.)
Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) (chapter 2, pg 16.)
Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT) (chapter 2, pg 4.)

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Appendix A
TABLE OF STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS

Initial Drop on Request (IDOR) (chapter 3, pg 3.)
Initial Incremental Active Duty Training (IIADT) (chapter 3, pg 3.)
Initial Physical Fitness Test (IPFT) (chapter 3, pg 3.)
Initially Not-Physically Qualified (INPQ) (chapter 3, pg 3.)
Inspector/Instructor (I&I) (chapter 1, pg 2.)
Installation Personnel Administration Center (IPAC) (chapter 5, pg 11.)
Instrumented Drug Testing (IDT) (chapter 4, pg 16.)
Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) (chapter 2, pg 8.)
Letter of Instruction (LOI) (chapter 1, pg 3.)
Leave Of Absence (LOA) (chapter 3, pg 15.)
Line of Duty (LOD) (chapter 5, pg 10.)
Major Misconduct Offence (MMO) (chapter 4, pg 16.)
Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) (chapter 1, pg 1.)
The Manual of the Judge Advocate General (JAGMAN) (chapter 4, pg 12.)
Manual of the Medical Department (MANMED) (chapter 2, pg 8.)
Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC) (chapter 1, pg 8.)
Marine Corps District Commanding Officer (MCD CO) (chapter 1, pg 1.)
Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) (chapter 3, pg
22.)
Marine Corps Financial Assistance (MCFAP) (chapter 3, pg 6.)
Marine Corps Flight Orientation Program (MCFOP) (chapter 1, pg 11.)
Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) (chapter 3, pg
1.)
Marine Corps Medical Entitlement Data System (MCMEDS) (chapter 5, pg 10.)
Marine Corps Recruiting Information Support System (MCRISS) (chapter 2, pg
19.)
Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) (chapter 1, pg 1.)
Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Officer Appointments (MCRC, OA) (chapter 1,
pg 3.)

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TABLE OF STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS

Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Officer Programs (MCRC, OP) (chapter 1, pg
2.)
Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Regular Officer Programs (MCRC, ON/E)
(chapter 3, pg 10.)
Marine Corps Reserve (MCR) (chapter 1, pg 8.)
Marine Corps Separations Manual (MARCORSEPMAN) (chapter 2, pg 28.)
Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) (chapter 2, pg 5.)
Marine Corps Tuition Assistance (MCTAP) (chapter 3, pg 6.)
Marine Officer Instructors (MOI) (chapter 1, pg 2.)
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) (chapter 3, pg 9.)
Meritorious Commissioning Program-Reserve (MCP-R) (chapter 3, pg 24.)
Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) (chapter 1, pg 7.)
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) (chapter 1, pg 9.)
Merchant Marine Reserve (MMR) (chapter 3, pg 20.)
Military Readiness Reporting System (MRRS) (chapter 5, pg 8.)
Military Service Obligation (MSO) (chapter 1, pg 4.)
Military Treatment Facility (MTF) (chapter 5, pg 1.)
Misconduct Offence (MO) (chapter 4, pg 16.)
Monitor Command Code (MCC) (chapter 3, pg 24.)
National Agency Check (NAC) (chapter 4, pg 20.)
National Agency Check/Local Check/Credit Check (NACLC) (chapter 2, pg 19.)
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) (chapter 2, pg
7.)
Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) (chapter 3, pg 9.)
Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI) (chapter 2, pg 11.)
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) (chapter 1, pg 9.)
Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) (chapter 1, pg 2.)
No Later Than (NLT) (chapter 1, pg 8.)

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Naval Operation Medical Institution (NOMI) (chapter 3, pg 5.)
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) (chapter 1, pg 2.)
Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) (chapter 1, pg 2.)
Non-Commission Officers in Charge (NCOICs) (chapter 3, pg 12.)
Non-Prior Service (NPS) (chapter 1, pg 1.)
Not Physically Qualified (NPQ) (chapter 5, pg 4.)
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) (chapter 2, pg 5.)
Officer Candidate Application (OCA) (chapter 4, pg 1.)
Officer Candidate Class (OCC) (chapter 1, pg 3.)
Officer Candidate Class Reserve (OCC-R) (chapter 3, pg 8.)
Officer Candidate School (OCS) (chapter 1, pg 7.)
Officer in Charge (OIC) (chapter 3, pg 20.)
Officer Qualification Record (OQR) (chapter 2, pg 12.)
Officer Retention Board (ORB) (chapter 3, pg 26.)
Officer Selection Officer (OSO) (chapter 1, pg 2.)
Officer Selection Station (OSS) (chapter 1, pg 7.)
Officer Selection Teams (OSTs) (chapter 1, pg 1.)
Operational Risk Management (ORM) (chapter 1, pg 7.)
Other Non-Traffic Offenses (ONTO) (chapter 4, pg 16.)
Papanicolaou (PAP) (chapter 5, pg 4.)
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) (chapter 3, pg 22.)
Preventative Health Assessment (PHA) (chapter 5, pg 7.)
Permissive Temporary Assigned Duty (PTAD) (chapter 1, pg 8.)
Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ) (chapter 3, pg 1.)
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) (chapter 2, pg 27.)
Physically Qualified (PQ) (chapter 1, pg 7.)
Pilot Flight Aptitude Rating (PFAR) (chapter 2, pg 9.)

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TABLE OF STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS

Personal Identification Number (PIN) (chapter 3, pg 6.)
Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) (chapter 1, pg 3.)
Prior Service (PS) (chapter 1, pg 1.)
Privileges and Responsibilities (P&R) (chapter 5, pg 10.)
Professors of Naval Science (PNS) (chapter 3, pg 11.)
Public Affairs Officer (PAO) (chapter 1, pg 9.)
Recruiter Instructor (RI) (chapter 1, pg 7.)
Record Of Emergency Data (RED) (chapter 4, pg 7.)
Reporting Unit Code (RUC) (chapter 5, pg 11.)
Recruiting Station Commanding Officer (RS CO) (chapter 1, pg 1.)
Recruiting Station Executive Officer (RS XO) (chapter 1, pg 2.)
Report Control Symbol (RCS) (chapter 1, pg 10.)
Request for Appointment (RFA) (chapter 1, pg 3.)
Reserve Active Status List (RASL) (chapter 3, pg 4.)
Reserve Affairs, Plans & Policy (RAP) (chapter 3, pg 24.)
Reserve Enlisted Commissioning Program (R-ECP) (chapter 3, pg 25.)
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) (chapter 3, pg 13.)
Return to Active Duty (RAD) (chapter 3, pg 26.)
Reporting Unit Code (RUC) (chapter 3, pg 24.)
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (chapter 2, pg 8.)
Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) (chapter 1, pg 2.)
Service Record Book (SRB) (chapter 1, pg 8.)
Social Security Number (SSN) (chapter 2, pg 18.)
Statement of Understanding (SOU) (chapter 4, pg 3.)
State University New York (SUNY) (chapter 3, pg 13.)
Student Naval Aviator (SNA) (chapter 3, pg 10.)
Student Naval Flight Officer (SNFO) (chapter 3, pg 10.)

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Table of Organization (T/O) (chapter 1, pg 2.)
Tattoo Screening Form (TSF) (chapter 4, pg 10.)
The Basic School (TBS) (chapter 1, pg 3.)
Traffic Offenses (TO) (chapter 4, pg 16.)
Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) (chapter 1, pg 3.)
United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) (chapter 3, pg 19.)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (chapter 2, pg 12.)
United States Coast Guard (USCGA) (chapter 3, pg 19.)
United States Marine Corps (USMC) (chapter 1, pg 1.)
United States Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) (chapter 2, pg 4.)
United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) (chapter 3, pg 19.)
United States Military Academy (USMA) (chapter 3, pg 19.)
United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) (chapter 2, pg
9.)
United States Naval Academy (USNA) (chapter 3, pg 9.)
Voluntary Graduate Education Program (VGEP) (chapter 4, pg. 19.)

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OFFICER WAIVER MATRIX

Category
TRAFFIC
OFFENSES (TO)

Type

Description

Five to Nine (DAE)
Ten or more (DAD)

Approving
Authority

Conditions

FIVE TO NINE VIOLATIONS.

OFFENSES CANNOT BE ALCOHOL
RELATED.

RS CO

10 OR MORE VIOLATIONS.

OFFENSES CANNOT BE ALCOHOL
RELATED.

MCD

CONVICTED OF, PLEAD GUILTY TO, PLEAD NOCONTEST TO OR PLEAD NOLO CONTENDERE TO ONE OR
TWO CIVILIAN OFFENSES THAT ARE NOT TRAFFIC
RELATED AND ARE CLASSIFIED AS LESS THAN A
MISCONDUCT OFFENSE. (FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC).

NO FELONY CONVICTIONS OR FINDINGS
OF GUILTY OF AN OFFENSE FOR WHICH
THE MAXIMUM PENALTY UNDER THE
FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW IS
DEATH OR CONFINEMENT EXCEEDING ONE
(1) YEAR. ALL AVAILABLE
DOCUMENTATION (COURT DOCS, POLICE
RECORDS, ETC…) MUST BE SUBMITTED.

One or two (DCE)
OTHER NON
TRAFFIC
OFFENSES (ONTO)

Three or four (DCD)
Five or six (DCC)
Seven or more (DCB)

MCD
REGION
MCRC

ONE TATTOO IS DETERMINED BY BEING COVERED BY
FIVE (5) INCH DIAM. DISC. NO LIMITATION TO
NUMBER OF BODY MARKINGS. MUST NOT BE SEXIST
(NUDITY), RACIST, ECCENTRIC, VULGAR, ANTINON-VISIBLE (In standard AMERICAN, OFFENSIVE IN NATURE, OR EXPRESS
PT shorts and shirt)(DX) ASSOCIATION WITH CONDUCT OR SUBSTANCES THAT
VIOLATE THE MARINE CORPS DRUG POLICY.

MCD

LIMITED TO FOUR (4) VISIBLE BODY MARKINGS.
MARKINGS ON HEAD, NECK, HANDS, WRISTS (WITHIN
TWO (2) INCHES OF PALM, OR ARE INSIDE THE
VISIBLE (In standard PT
MOUTH ARE PROHIBITED. 1/2 OR 1/4 SLEEVE
Shorts and Shirt) ENTIRE TATTOOS ARE PROHIBITED TATTOOS ON FEET OR LEGS
TATTOO IS VISIBLE BUT
CANNOT BE VISIBLE OR APPARENT WHEN WEARING
CAN BE COVERED BY THE
SERVICE "A", DRESS BLUE "A/B", BLUE-WHITE
"A/B" OR EVENING DRESS UNIFORM.
HAND. (DX)

TATTOOS, BODY
MARKING,
BRANDING ETC.

(DX)

ONE TO FIVE TIMES
MARIJUANA USE (FBE)
DRUGS

REGION

LIMITED TO FOUR (4) VISIBLE BODY MARKINGS.
MARKINGS ON HEAD, NECK, HANDS, WRISTS (WITHIN
TWO (2) INCHES OF PALM, OR ARE INSIDE THE
VISIBLE (In standard PT MOUTH ARE PROHIBITED. 1/2 OR 1/4 SLEEVE
Shorts and Shirt) ENTIRE TATTOOS ARE PROHIBITED. TATTOOS ON FEET OR
TATTOO IS VISIBLE BUT
LEGS CANNOT BE VISIBLE OR APPARENT WHEN
CANNOT BE COVERED BY THE WEARING SERVICE "A", DRESS BLUE "A/B", BLUEWHITE "A/B" OR EVENING DRESS UNIFORM.
HAND.(DX)

ORNAMENTATION.

MCRC

ANY BODY PIERCING, BODY SCULPTURING, OR
ALTERING OF THE FLESH FOR ARTISTIC,
RITUALISTIC OR RELIGIOUS MEANS. REGARDLESS OF
LOCATION. DEFINED AS PIERCING, MUTILATION
(TONGUE SPLITTING), EAR LOBE HOLES (GUAGES
MUST BE HEALED AND CLOSED PRIOR TO
QUALIFICATION (LARGE ENOUGH FOR LIGHT TO PASS
THROUGH), ORNAMENTAL IMPLANTATIONS (FACE
SILICONE IMPLANTS, HORNS, ETC.).

OFFICER TATTOO, BODY PIERCING,
SCULPTURING, MARKING OR BRANDING
WILL BE WITHIN CURRENT MC
REGULATIONS. EVALUATION AND WAIVER
POLICY IS THE SAME FOR ENLISTED
AND OFFICER. SEE CURRENT MCRC
TATTOO POLICY FOR INSTRUCTIONS IN
PROCESSING APPLICANTS WITH BODY
MARKINGS.

SELF ADMITTED USE. ANY CONVICTION FOR
POSSESSION OF ANY AMOUNT SHOULD BE TREATED AS
A MISCONDUCT OFFENSE IN ADDITION TO THE DRUG
USE WAIVER.

MUST HAVE BEEN MORE THAN 12 MONTHS
SINCE LAST USE AND CONTRACT DATE.

MCD

ANY DRUG USE OTHER THAN
DESCRIBED ABOVE (FCB)

One (DDD)

MCRC (ETP)
CONVICTED OF, PLEAD GUILTY TO, PLEAD NOCONTEST TO, PLEAD NOLO CONTENDERE TO ANY
CIVILIAN MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE THAT IS NOT
TRAFFIC RELATED (FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC).
OFFENSE LISTED UNDER COMMON MISCONDUCT
OFFENSES.

MAY NOT BE A FELONY. ALL LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS MUST BE COMPLETE. ALL
FINES MUST BE PAID AND APPLICANT
MUST NOT BE ON PAROLE OR
PROBATION.

Two or three (DDC)

MCD

REGION

Four or more (DDB)

One (DB)

MCRC

RS CO
SIX TO MORE TIMES OR USE WITHIN
LAST 12 MONTHS.

SIX OR MORE TIMES
MARIJUANA USE (FBD)

MISCONDUCT
OFFENSES (MO)

RS CO

MCRC
CONVICTED OF OR PLEAD NO-CONTEST TO ONE DUI IN ONE YEAR FROM OFFENSE TO CONTRACT
DATE. ALL LEGAL PROCEEDINGS MUST
WHICH MORE THAN ONE YEAR HAS PASSED BETWEEN
BE COMPLETE. ALL FINES MUST BE
THE OFFENSE AND THE CONTRACT DATE.
PAID AND APPLICANT MUST NOT BE ON
PAROLE OR PROBATION.

MCD

DUI or DWI

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OFFICER WAIVER MATRIX

CONVICTED OF, PLEAD GUILTY TO, PLEAD NOCONTEST TO OR PLEAD NOLO CONTENDERE TO TWO OR
Two or more DUI/DWI OR
any DWI/DUI Less in than MORE DUIS OR LESS THAN ONE YEAR HAS PASSED
SINCE THE OFFENSE.
12 months ago (DB)

MAJOR
Any Felony Convictions,
MISCONDUCT
juvenile or adult (DEB)
OFFENSES (MMO)

CONVICTED OF, PLEAD GUILTY TO, PLEAD NOCONTEST TO OR PLEAD NOLO CONTENDERE TO ANY
JUVENILE OR ADULT FELONY OFFENSE.

ALL LEGAL PROCEEDINGS MUST BE
COMPLETE. ALL FINES MUST BE PAID
AND APPLICANT MUST NOT BE ON
PAROLE OR PROBATION.

GROUND: AGE > 28 BUT < 30 AT DATE OF
COMMISSIONING (ENLISTED TO OFFICER CAN
COMMISSION AT 30 WITHOUT WAIVER).

MUST BE IN OUTSTANDING PHYSICAL
CONDITION. PRIOR ACTIVE DUTY
SERVICE (ANY SERVICE) IS A PLUS
FACTOR. SUBMIT A REPORT OF
APPLICANT'S RECENT PHYSICAL
FITNESS HISTORY.

GROUND (AY)

AGE

MAY NOT BE A FELONY. ALL LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS MUST BE COMPLETE. ALL
FINES MUST BE PAID AND APPLICANT
MUST NOT BE ON PAROLE OR
PROBATION.

AIR: 27 1/2 YEARS OR GREATER, BUT LESS THAN 29 SNA/SNFO WAIVER MUST BE APPROVED
YEARS AT DATE OF COMMISSIONING.
BY DEPUTY COMMANDANT FOR AVIATION.

LAW (AY)

LAW: AGE > 28 BUT < 33 AT DATE OF
COMMISSIONING.

OCC LAW MAY BE WAIVED TO 33; PLC
(LAW) MAY BE WAIVED TO LESS THAN
30 YEARS AGE.

AGE GREATER THAN THAN THOSE LISTED ABOVE.

34 IS THE MAXIMUM COMMISSIONING
AGE BY LAW. SNA/SNFO EXCEPTION TO
POLICY MUST BE APPROVED BY DEPUTY
COMMANDANT FOR AVIATION.

MARRIED WITH ONE

MCRC

REGION

MCRC (ETP)

DEPENDANT CHILD UNDER THE

MARRIED w/ ONE DEPENDANT AGE OF 18, OR WHEN APPLICANT DOESN'T HAVE
CHILD (BBE)
CUSTODY OF DEPENDANTS.
MARRIED WITH MORE THAN ONE
MARRIED w/ MORE THAN ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18.

RS CO

DEPENDANT CHILD

MCD

DEPENDANT CHILD (BBD)
DEPENDENTS

MCRC (ETP)

REGION

AIR (AY)

AGE (AY)

REGION

SINGLE PARENT WITH CUSTODY OF ANY DEPENDANT
CHILDREN.

SINGLE PARENT W/ ANY
DEPENDANT CHILDREN (BBC)

SINGLE PARENTS MUST HAVE CHILDCARE
PLAN ESTABLISHED IN WRITING, AND
SIGNED BY CARE GIVERS. LEGAL
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IF THEY DO NOT
HAVE CUSTODY

REGION

ASVAB /SAT/ACT (CY)

AFQT LESS THAN 74, SAT LESS THAN 1000, ACT
LESS THAN 22 COMPOSITE.

MUST HAVE TAKEN ASVAB AT LEAST
TWICE.

ASTB (CY)

ASTB, ONE POINT IN ONLY ONE OF THE TWO
SECTIONS. Ref to section 2104.7.d.2.

MUST BE APPROVED BY DEPUTY
COMMANDANT FOR AVIATION.

MCRC

LSAT LESS THAN 150.

MUST HAVE BEEN ADMITTED TO LAW
SCHOOL AND BE QUALIFIED BY ANOTHER
TEST SCORE (SAT, ACT, ASVAB)

MCRC

TEST SCORE
LSAT (CY)

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OFFICER WAIVER MATRIX

OCS DROP (OAD)

NPQ AT USMC OCS.
WAS ACCEPTED FOR ANY SERVICE OCS BUT DID NOT
COMPLETE. EITHER FROM FAILURE TO SHIP, FAILURE
TO GRADUATE, OR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE TERMS
OF THEIR CONTRACT.

OCS DROP (NON-REC TO
RETURN BY CO OCS) (OBB)

DROPPED FROM OCS AND NOT RECOMMENDED TO RETURN DOES NOT INCLUDE NPQ.
BY THE CO OCS, OR FAILED 3 OR MORE
COMMISSIONING SOURCES.

OCS NPQ (DX)

OCS DROP
(REENROLLMENT)

DID NOT ACCEPT
COMMISSION (OCB)
ONE ROTC DROP (RAD)
ROTC DROP
(REENROLLMENT) DROPPED FROM MORE THAN
ONCE FROM ROTC PROGRAM
(RAC)

SERVICE ACADEMY SERVICE ACADEMY DROP
(REENROLLMENT) (DX)

RE CODE

HT/WT/BODYFAT
STANDARDS

NPQ

REENLISTMENT CODE OTHER
THAN RE-1A (DX)

HT/WT/BODYFAT (HY)

CLEARED TO RETURN TO TRAINING
REGARDLESS OF SERVICE OF PROGRAM.
THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THOSE WHO
WERE NOT SELECTED ON A SELECTION
BOARD, WHICH ARE REAPPLICATIONS
AND DO NOT REQUIRE A WAIVER.

FULLY TRAINED CANDIDATE WHO DID NOT ACCEPT
THEIR COMMISSION WHEN IT WAS OFFERED.
DOES NOT INCLUDE COLLEGE PROGRAM
STUDENTS.

WITHDRAWAL OR DISMISSAL FROM ANY SERVICE ROTC
PROGRAM TO WHICH THEY HAD A CONTRACTUAL
OBLIGATION ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION.

DOES NOT INCLUDE COLLEGE PROGRAM
STUDENTS.

MCD

REGION

ANY CODE OTHER THAN A RE-1A OR ANOTHER
SERVICE'S EQUIVALENT.

B-3

MCRC

REGION

WITHDRAWL OR DISMISSAL FROM ANY SERVICE
ACADEMY REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF TIME SPENT
AT ACADEMY.

NOT PHYSICALLY QUALIFIED BUMED FINDS NPQ AND DOES NOT RECOMMEND A
WAIVER FOR THE DISQUALIFYING CONDITION.
(HY)

MCD

MCRC

WITHDRAWAL OR DISMISSAL FROM ANY SERVICE ROTC
PROGRAM TO WHICH THEY HAD A CONTRACTUAL
OBLIGATION.

HT/WT/BODYFAT NOT WITHIN CURRENT USMC
STANDARDS. THIS MEANS OVERWEIGHT AND
UNDERWEIGHT.

MCD

REGION
AVIATORS MUST BE APPROVED BY
DEPUTY COMMANDANT FOR AVIATION.

MCRC (ETP)

MCRC (ETP)

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Appendix C
LIST OF TYPICAL OFFENSES
Offense
Code
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144

Traffic Offenses (TO)
Bicycle ordinance violation.
Blocking or retarding traffic.
Contempt of court for minor traffic offenses.
Crossing yellow line, driving left of center.
Disobeying traffic lights, signs, or signals.
Driving on shoulder.
Driving uninsured vehicle.
Driving with blocked vision/tinted window.
Driving with expired plates or without plates.
Driving with suspended or revoked license.
Driving without license
Driving without registration or with improper registration.
Driving wrong way on one-way street.
Failure to appear for traffic violations.
Failure to comply with officer’s directive
Failure to have vehicle under control.
Failure to signal.
Failure to stop or yield to pedestrian.
Failure to submit report after accident.
Failure to yield right-of-way.
Faulty equipment, such as defective exhaust, horn, lights, mirror, muffler, signal device, steering
device, tailpipe, or windshield wipers.
Following too closely.
Hitchhiking.
Improper backing, such as backing into intersection or highway, backing on expressway, or backing
over crosswalk.
Improper blowing of horn.
Improper passing, such as passing on right, passing in no-passing zone, passing stopped school bus,
or passing a pedestrian in crosswalk.
Improper turn.
Invalid or unofficial inspection sticker, failure to display inspection sticker.
Jaywalking.
Leaving key in ignition.
Leaving the scene of accident (when not considered hit and run)
License plates improperly displayed or not displayed.
Operating overloaded vehicle.
Racing, dragging, or contest for speed.
Reckless, careless or imprudent driving (considered a traffic offense when the fine is less than $300
and there is no confinement). Court costs are not part of a fine.
Reckless, careless or imprudent driving (when the fine is more than $300 or there is confinement).
Court costs are not part of a fine.
Seat belt/child restraint violation.
Skateboard/roller skate violations.
Speeding.
Spilling load on highway.
Spinning wheels, improper start, zigzagging, or weaving in traffic.
Violation of noise control ordinance.
Other Traffic Offenses not specifically listed.
Reserved for future use
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LIST OF TYPICAL OFFENSES
Offense
Code
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248

Other Non-Traffic Offenses (ONTO)
Altered driver’s license or identification.
Assault (simple assault with fine or restitution of $500 or less and no confinement).
Carrying concealed weapon (other than firearm); possession of brass knuckles.
Check, worthless, making or uttering, with intent to defraud or deceive (less than $500).
Committing a nuisance.
Conspiring to commit misdemeanor.
Curfew violation.
Damaging road signs.
Discharging firearm through carelessness or within municipal limits.
Disobeying summons, failure to appear other than traffic.
Disorderly conduct; creating disturbance; boisterous conduct.
Disturbing the peace.
Drinking alcoholic beverages on public transportation.
Drunk in public.
Dumping refuse near highway.
Failure to appear, contempt of court. (all offenses except felony proceedings)
Failure to appear, contempt of court. (felony proceedings)
Failure to stop and render aid after accident.
Fare / Toll evasion.
Harassment, menacing or stalking.
Illegal betting or gambling; operating illegal handbook, raffle, lottery, or punchboard;
cockfighting.
Indecent exposure.
Indecent, insulting, or obscene language communicated directly or by telephone to another person.
Jumping turnstile (to include those States that adjudicate jumping a turnstile as petty larceny).
Juvenile adjudications, such as beyond parental control, incorrigible, runaway, truant, or wayward.
Killing a domestic animal.
Littering.
Loitering.
Malicious mischief (Fine or restitution of $500 or less and no confinement).
Pandering
Poaching.
Purchase, possession, or consumption of alcohol beverages or tobacco products by minor.
Removing property from public grounds.
Removing property under lien.
Robbing an orchard.
Shooting from highway.
Throwing glass or other material in roadway.
Trespass (non-criminal/simple).
Unlawful assembly.
Unlawful manufacture, sale, possession, or consumption of liquor in public place.
Unlawful use of long-distance telephone calling card.
Using or wearing unlawful emblem/identification.
Vagrancy.
Vandalism (Fine or restitution of $500 or less and no confinement).
Violation of fireworks law.
Violation of fish and game laws.
Violation of leash laws.
Violation of probation.
Other Non-Traffic Offenses specifically not listed.

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LIST OF TYPICAL OFFENSES
Offense
Code
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
330
331

Misconduct Offenses (MO)
Aggravated assault, fighting or battery (more than $500 fine or restitution or
confinement).
Carrying of weapon on school grounds. (non-firearm)
Concealment or failure to report a felony
Contributing to delinquency of minor.
Crimes against the family (non-payment of court ordered of child support/alimony).
Criminal mischief (more than $500 fine or restitution or confinement).
Criminal trespass.
Desecration of grave.
Domestic battery/violence, not considered Lautenburg Amendment.
Driving while drugged or intoxicated, or driving while ability impaired, permitting a
DUI.
Illegal or fraudulent use of a credit card, bank card (value less than $500).
Larceny or conversion (value of less than $500).
Leaving scene of an accident or hit and run.
Looting.
Mailbox destruction.
Mailing, to include e-mail, of obscene or indecent matter.
Possession of marijuana or drug paraphernalia (30 grams or less)
Prostitution or solicitation for prostitution.
Reckless driving, careless, or imprudent (considered a misdemeanor when the fine is $300
or more or when confinement is imposed; otherwise, considered a minor traffic offense).
Reckless endangerment.
Resisting arrest or evading police.
Selling or leasing weapons.
Stolen property, knowingly received (value less than $500).
Throwing rocks on a highway, throwing missiles at sporting events, throwing objects at
vehicles)
Unauthorized use/taking of a vehicle/conveyance from family member, joy riding.
Unlawful carrying of firearms or carrying concealed firearm.
Unlawful entry.
Use of telephone, internet, or other electronic means to abuse, annoy, harass, threaten,
or torment another.
Vandalism (more than $500 fine or restitution or confinement).
Willfully discharging firearm so as to endanger life; shooting in public.
Other Misdemeanor Offenses not specifically listed
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LIST OF TYPICAL OFFENSES
Offense
Code
400
401
402
403
404
405
406
407
408
409
410
411
412
413
414
415
416
417
418
419
420
421
422
423
424
425
426
427
428
429
430
431
432
433
434
435
436
437
438
439
440
441
442

Major Misconduct Offenses (MMO)
Aggravated assault, assault with dangerous weapon, maiming.
Arson.
Attempt to commit a felony.
Breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony.
Bribery.
Burglary.
Carjacking.
Carnal knowledge of a child.
Carrying of weapon on school grounds. (firearm)
Check, worthless, making or uttering, with intent to defraud or deceive (over $500).
Child abuse.
Child Pornography.
Conspiring to commit a felony.
Criminal libel.
Domestic battery/violence, as defined under the Lautenburg Amendment.
Embezzlement.
Extortion.
Forgery; knowingly uttering or passing forged instrument. (Except for altered
identification cards).
Grand larceny/Larceny (value of $500 or more).
Grand theft auto
Hate Crimes.
Illegal/fraudulent use of a credit card, bank card, or automated card (value $500 or
more)
Indecent acts or liberties with a child, molestation.
Indecent assault.
Kidnapping or abduction.
Mail matter; abstracting, destroying, obstructing, opening, secreting, stealing, or
taking (not including the destruction of mailboxes).
Manslaughter.
Murder.
Narcotics or habit-forming drugs; wrongful possession or use (marijuana not included).
Negligent/vehicular homicide.
Perjury or subornation of perjury.
Possession or intent to use materials in a manner to make a bomb or explosive device to
cause bodily harm or destruction of property.
Public record; altering, concealing, destroying, mutilating, obligation, or removing.
Rape, sexual abuse, sexual assault, criminal sexual abuse, incest, or other sex crimes.
Riot.
Robbery, to include armed.
Sale, distribution, or trafficking (including “intent to”) of cannabis (marijuana), or
any other controlled substance.
Sodomy.
Stolen property, knowingly received (value $500 or more).
Terrorist threats including bomb threats.
Violation of civil rights
Other Felony Offenses not specifically listed.
Reserved for future use

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Waiver Checklist
RS LEVEL
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Officer Waiver Request Form
Applicant's Photograph Page
OSO Evaluation with Activity page
Applicant's 100 Word Essay
Applicant's Personal Statement
Police and Court Documents
DD-369 (Police record Check)(1 from arresting agency, 1 from court)
Birth Verification of Dependents

DAE
X
X
X
X
X
X

DCE
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

FBE
X
X
X
X
X

BBE
X
X
X
X
X

X

Social Security Card of Dependents
Applicant's Statement on FMF Service
Spouse/Custodial Parent Statement on FMF Service
Custodial Parent Statement for Illegitimate Child
Applicant's Financial Statement
DD 2808, Page 2 (Drug page from MEPS Physical)
DD 2708-1,Page 3 (Drug usage amount, last time used)
DD 2492, Page 1 (Drug page from DoDMERB physical)

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

RS LEVEL Waiver CODE/DESCRIPTION
DAE = Five to Nine Traffic Offenses
DCE = One or Two Other Non Traffic
FBE = One to Five Times Marijuana Use
BBE = Married w/ More than One Dependant Child
MCD LEVEL
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Officer Waiver Request Form
Applicant's Photograph Page
OSO Evaluation with Activity page
Applicant's 100 Word Essay
Applicant's Personal Statement
Police and Court Documents
DD-369 (1 from arresting agency, 1 from court)
Birth Verification of Dependents
Social Security Card of Dependents
Applicant's Statement on FMF Service
Spouse/Custodial Parent Statement on FMF Service
Custodial Parent Statement for Illegitimate Child
Applicant's Financial Statement
DD 2808, Page 2 (Drug page from MEPS Physical)
DD 2708-1,Page 3 (Drug usage amount, last time used)
DD 2492, Page 1 (Drug page from DoDMERB physical)
RS CO's Endorsement Letter
Probation Officer Statement
DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)
District Disenrollment Package
OCS Drop Board Package/Letter
DD 368 (Request for Conditional Release)

DAD
X
X
X
X
X
X

DCD
X
X
X
X
X
X

DX
X
X
X
X
X

FBD FBC DDD
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

DB
X
X
X
X
X

BBD
X
X
X
X
X

DX
X
X
X
X
X

OAD RAD
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X
X
X

X

X

X

X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X

X
X

X
X

X

X

X

X

X
X
X

X

X

DD 785 (Disenrollment from Officer Type Training)

X

MCD LEVEL Waiver CODE/DESCRIPTION
DAD = Ten or More Traffic Offenses
DCD = Three or Four Other Non Traffic Offenses
DX = Non-Visible Tattoo in Standard PT Shirt and Shorts
FBD = Six or More Times Marijuana Use
DDD = One Misconduct Offense
DB = One DUI or DUI More than One Year Ago
BBD = Married w/ More than One Dependent Child under 18
DX = Not Physically Qualified at OCS
OAD = OCS Drop
RAD = One ROTC Drop

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Waiver Checklist
REGION LEVEL
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Officer Waiver Request Form
Applicant's Photograph
OSO Evaluation with Activity page
Applicant's 100 Word Essay
Applicant's Personal Statement
Police and Court Documents
DD-369 (Police Record Check)(1 from arresting agency, 1 from court)
Brith Verification of Dependents
Social Security Card of Dependents
Applicant's Statement on FMF Service
Spouse/Custodial Parent Statement on FMF Service
Custodial Parent Statement for Illegitimate Child
Applicant's Financial Statement
RS CO's Endorsement Letter
Probation Officer Statement
DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)
DD 368 (Request for Conditional Release)
DD 785 (Disenrollment from Officer Type Training)
MCD CO's Endorsement Letter
Current PFT Sheet (Ht/Wt/ BF)
Sole Single Parent Statement
Court Order on Child Support

DCC
X
X
X
X
X

DX*
X
X
X
X
X

X

X

X

X

X

DDC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

X
X

X

DB
X
X
X
X
X

AY
X
X
X
X
X

AY
X
X
X
X
X

BBC
X
X
X
X
X

RAC
X
X
X
X
X

DX
X
X
X
X
X

DX
X
X
X
X
X

X

X
X
X
X
X
X
X

X

X

X

X

X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X

X

X
X

X

X

X
X

X
X

X
X

REGION LEVEL Waiver CODE/DESCRIPTION
DCC = Five or Six Other Non Traffic Offenses
DX* = Visible Tattoo in PT Uniform, Can be Covered by Hand
DDC = Two or Three Misconduct Offenses
DB = Two or More DUIs or Any DUI Less than 12 Months Ago
AY = Ground Age Over 28, Less than 30 (E/O Waiver not required)
AY = Law Age Over 28, Less than 33
BBC = Single Parent w/ Custody of Any Child
RAC = More than One Drop from ROTC
DX = Service Academy Drop
DX = Reenlistment Code Other than RE-1A
MCRC LEVEL
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Officer Waiver Request Form
Applicant's Photograph
OSO Evaluation with Activity page
Applicant's 100 Word Essay
Applicant's Personal Statement
Police and Court Documents
DD-369 (Police Record Check)(1 from arresting agency, 1 from court)
RS CO's Endorsement Letter
Probation Officer Statement
DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)
OCS Drop Board Package/Letter
DD 368 (Request for Conditional Release)
DD 785 (Disenrollment from Officer Type Training)
MCD CO's Endorsement Letter
Current PFT Sheet (Ht/Wt/ BF)
Copy of Birth Certificate
Region CG's Endorsement Letter
Applicant's Full Length Photo (suit and tie or Service C)
Tattoo Screening Form
Tattoo Photo (Color)
Tattoo Drawing (If applicable)
Applicant Photo (PT Gear)
College Transcripts (Most Current)
ASTB Score Sheet

DCB
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

DX
X
X
X
X
X

DX
X
X
X
X
X

DDB
X
X
X
X
X

AY
X
X
X
X
X

CY
X
X
X
X
X

CY
X
X
X
X
X

OBB
X
X
X
X
X

OCB
X
X
X
X
X

X

X

X
X
X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X
X
X
X
X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X
X
X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X
X

X

X
X
X
X

X
X

MCRC LEVEL Waiver CODE/DESCRIPTION
DCB = Seven or More Other Non Traffic Offenses
DX = Visible Tattoo in PT Uniform, Cannot be Covered by Hand/Ornamentation
DDB = Four or More Misconduct Offenses
AY = Air Age More than 27 1/2, Less than 29
CY = ASTB One Point
CY = LSAT Less than 150
OBB = OCS Drop Not Recommended to Return
OCB = Did Not Accept Commission

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Appendix D
Waiver Checklist
MCRC EXCEPTION TO POLICY (ETP)
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Officer Waiver Request Form
Applicant's Photograph
OSO Evaluation with Activity page
Applicant's 100 Word Essay
Applicant's Personal Statement
Police and Court Documents
DD-369 (1 from arresting agency, 1 from court)
Birth Verification of Dependents
Social Security Card of Dependents
Applicant's Statement on FMF Service
Spouse/Custodial Parent Statement on FMF Service
Custodial Parent Statement for Illegitimate Child
Applicant's Financial Statement
DD 2808, Page 2 (Drug page from MEPS Physical)
DD 2708-1,Page 3 (Drug usage amount, last time used)
DD 2492, Page 1 (Drug page from DoDMERB physical)
RS CO's Endorsement Letter
Probation Officer Statement
DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)
District Disenrollment Package
OCS Drop Board Package/Letter
DD 368 (Request for Conditional Release)
DD 785 (Disenrollment from Officer Type Training)
MCD CO's Endorsement Letter
Current PFT Sheet (Ht/Wt/ BF)
Copy of Birth Certificate
Sole Single Parent Statement
Court Order on Child Support
Copy of Drug Abuse Statement
Region CG's Endorsement Letter
Applicant's Full Length Photo (suit and tie or Service C)
Tattoo Screening Form
Tattoo Photo (Color)
Tattoo Drawing (If applicable)
Applicant Photo (PT Gear)
College Transcripts (Most Current)
ASTB Score Sheet
Body Fat paper work
Misc Supporting Documents

FCB
X
X
X
X
X

DEB
X
X
X
X
X

AY
X
X
X
X
X

CY
X
X
X
X
X

HY
X
X
X
X
X

HY
X
X
X
X
X

X

X
X
X
X

X
X

X

X

X
X

X

MCRC ETP Waiver CODE/DESCRIPTION
FCB = Any Other Drug Use
DEB = Major Misconduct Offense (Felony, Adult or Juvenile)
AY = Any Age Greater than already listed
CY = AFQT less than 74, SAT less than 1000, ACT Composite less than 22
HY = Height, Weight, and/or Body Fat not within USMC Standards
HY = Not Physically Qualified

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MCRCO 1100.2A
Appendix E
WAIVER APPROVAL AND DOCUMENTATION GUIDE
1. This Waiver Approval and Documentation Guide provides directions on the
delegation and approval authority for all Recruiting Stations (RS), Marine
Corps Districts (MCD), Regions and Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC)
level waivers. MCD District Executive Officers, MCD Operations Officers,
Region Chiefs of Staff, and Region Assistant Chiefs of Staff (AC/S)
Recruiting, have “by direction” endorsement authority for all waivers except
ETP waivers. This authority applies to waiver approval only. The MCD CO or
Region CG must review and endorse any waiver in which the “by direction”
authority recommends disapproval.
2.

RS Level Waivers Approval Authority
a.

Traffic Offenses (5-9 minor traffic) ------------------------RS CO

b.

Other non-traffic Offenses (1-2 offense)---------------------RS CO

c. Dependent (Married with 1 dependent child or when applicant does not
have custody of dependents)--RS CO
d. Drug Use, Marijuana 5x or less
(Not within 12 months)-----------------------------------------------RS CO
3.

MCD Level Waivers Approval Authority
a.

Traffic Offenses (10 or more minor traffic)-----------------MCD CO

b.

Other non traffic Offenses (3-4 offenses)-------------------MCD CO

c.

Misconduct Offenses (1 Misconduct Offense)------------------MCD CO

d. DUI/DWI (More than 1 year from
contract date)------------------------------------------------------MCD CO
e. Dependent (Married with more than one
dependent child)----------------------------------------------------MCD CO
f.

Drugs 6 or more times Marijuana use

-----------------------MCD CO

g.

Drugs (Marijuana use within last 12 months) ----------------MCD CO

h. Re-enrollment- (Candidate was accepted for any
service OCS but did not complete training
requirement either from failure to ship, failure
to graduate, or failure to complete the terms of
their contract)-----------------------------------------------------MCD CO
i.

OCS NPQ – (One time NPQ at OCS)-----------------------------MCD CO

j. Re-enrollment – (ROTC/Service Academy Drop,
withdraw or dismissed from any service ROTC
Program/Service Academy to which they had a
contractual obligation)---------------------------------------------MCD CO
k.

Tattoo, brandings, and body markings
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(Any non-visible tattoo in the standard p.t.
uniform)------------------------------------------------------------MCD CO
4.

Region Level Waivers Approval Authority
a.

Other Non-Traffic Offenses (5-6 offenses-----------------CG, Region

b. Misconduct Offenses (2-3 offenses)-----------------------CG, Region
c. ROTC Drop/Service Academy Drop/OCS (Failed 2
commissioning sources any branch)--------------------------------CG, Region
d. DUI/DWIs (2 or more/less than 1 year
has passed since single DUI/DWI)---------------------------------CG, Region
e.

Age waiver (Ground and Law)------------------------------CG, Region

f. Dependents (Not married with
custody of children)---------------------------------------------CG, Region
g.

RE CODE (Any code other than RE-1A) ---------------------CG, Region

h. Tattoo, brandings, body marking etc…
(Any tattoo visible in standard p.t. uniform that
can be covered entirely by the wearers hand)---------------------CG, Region
5.

MCRC Level Waivers Approval Authority
a.

Other non traffic offenses (7 or more)--------------------CG, MCRC

b. Tattoo, brandings, body marking etc…
(Any tattoo visible in standard p.t. uniform that
cannot be covered entirely by the applicant’s hand)--------------CG, MCRC
c.

Misconduct Offenses (4 or more)--------------------------CG, MCRC

d.

Age waiver (SNA/NFO)-------------------------------------CG, MCRC

e.

ASTB Test Score (1 point in 1 section)-------------------ASM

f. Reenrollment (Dropped from OCS and non-rec to
return, OR failed 3 or more sources)-----------------------------CG, MCRC
g.
6.

Reenrollment (Did not accept commission)-----------------CG, MCRC

MCRC Exception to Policy Requests Approval Authority

a. Any other use of non-prescribed/
illegal drugs----------------------------------------------------CG, MCRC
b.

Ht/Wt/BF% out of standard (MCO P6100.12)-----------------CG, MCRC

c.

NPQ waiver not recommended by BUMED ---------------------CG, MCRC

d.

Major Misconduct (Juvenile or adult felony)--------------CG, MCRC
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e.

ASVAB Test Score (AFQT less than 74)---------------------CG, MCRC

f.

Age greater than the OCM standard------------------------CG, MCRC

7. AOPs will ensure that any previously approved waivers granted are
annotated on the waiver request form before forwarding to the final approving
authority.
8. Waiver requests must contain all elements listed for each type of waiver to
include documentation of previous approved waivers.
9. All Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) certificates are required for
those applicants that have served on active duty to include members of a Reserve
component who have attended basic training.
10. The waiver documentation checklists are listed for each waiver level
with the elements required.
11. Any active drilling reservists or active duty Marines will ensure all
photographs are taken in the Service “C” uniform.
12.

All active drilling reservists require an Inspector and Instructor PIQ.

13.

RS Level Waivers Document Checklist
a.

Five To Nine Traffic Offenses
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) OSO evaluation
(4) Applicant’s 100 word essay

(5) Applicant’s personal statement about the violations (who, what,
where, when, why, and how of each incident)
(6) All supporting documents (police checks, court documents, etc.)
b.

One Or Two Other Non Traffic Offenses
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photo Page
(3) OSO evaluation
(4) Applicant’s 100 word essay

(5) Applicant’s statement explaining the violations (who, what,
where, when, why and how of each incident)

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(6) All supporting documents. DD Form 369s (2 required). One DD
Form 369 from arresting agency, the other from the appropriate court where
the incident was adjudicated. If no record exists, or if the OSO is unable
to get documentation, provide a detailed explanation of what attempts were
made to get the record and provide a phone number and point of contact in the
waiver package.
c. Dependent (Married with (1) dependent child or when applicant does
not have custody of dependants)
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) OSO evaluation
(4) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(5) Applicant’s personal statement. Ensure that the statement
details how the minor child will be taken care of and signed by caregivers.
(6) Supporting Documents:
(a) Birth Verification of Dependents;
(b) Social Security Card(s) of Dependents;
(c) Applicant's statement on FMF service;
(d) Spouse/Custodial parent statement on FMF service;
(e) Custodial parent statement for illegitimate child;
(f) Applicant's financial statement.
d.

Drug Use – Marijuana 5x or less
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) OSO evaluation
(4) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(5) DD Form 2808, Page 2 (Drug page from MEPS physical).
(6) DD Form 2807-1, Page 3 (Drug usage amount, last time used).
(7) DD Form 2492, Page 1 (Drug page from DoDMERB physical).

(8) Applicant’s personal statement. OSO will ensure that the
statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing the who, what,
where, when, and why of drug use.
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14.

MCD Level Waivers Document Checklist
a.

Ten Or More Traffic Offenses
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) RS CO's endorsement letter
(4) OSO evaluation
(5) Applicant’s 100 word essay

(6) Applicant’s personal statement. Ensure that the statement
provides all the pertinent information, detailing the who, what, where, and
when of each incident
(7) All supporting documents with proof that all incidents are closed
(police checks, court documents, etc.)
b.

Three Or Four Other Non-Traffic Offenses
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) RS CO's endorsement letter
(4) OSO evaluation
(5) Applicant’s 100 word essay

(6) Applicant’s statement explaining the violations (who, what,
where, when, why and how of each incident)
(7) All supporting documents. DD Form 369s (2 required). One DD
Form 369 from arresting agency, the other from the appropriate court where
the incident was adjudicated. Request must have proof that all incidents are
closed. If no record exists, or if the OSO is unable to get documentation,
provide a detailed explanation of what attempts were made to get the record
and provide a phone number and point of contact in the waiver write-up.
c.

One Misconduct Offense
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) RS CO's endorsement letter
(4) OSO evaluation

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(5) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(6) Applicant’s statement explaining the incident in detail (who,
what, where, when, why. and how the event took place)
(7) All supporting documents. DD Form 369s (2 required). One DD
Form 369 from arresting agency, the other from the appropriate court where
the incident was adjudicated. Request must include proof that the incident
is closed. If no record exists, or if the OSO is unable to get
documentation, provide a detailed explanation of what attempts were made to
get the record and provide a phone number and point of contact in the waiver
write-up.
(8) If an applicant has been on probation, a reference from the
probation officer is required (or a statement as to why one cannot be
obtained).
d.

DUI/DWI (1 DUI/DWI more than one year ago)
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) RS CO's endorsement letter
(4) OSO evaluation
(5) Applicant’s 100 word essay

(6) Applicant’s personal statement about the incident. Ensure that
the statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing who, what,
where, when, why and how the incident took place.
(7) All supporting documents. DD Form 369s (2 required). One DD Form
369 from arresting agency, the other from the appropriate court where the
incident was adjudicated. Request must include proof that the incident is
closed. If no record exists, or if the OSO is unable to get documentation,
provide a detailed explanation of what attempts were made to get the record
and provide a phone number and point of contact in the waiver write-up.
(8) If an applicant has been on probation, a reference from the
probation officer is required (or a statement as to why one cannot be
obtained).
e.

Dependent (Married with more than (1) dependent child
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photogaph Page
(3) RS CO's endorsement letter
(4) OSO evaluation

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(5) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(6) Applicant’s personal statement. OSOs will ensure that the
statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing how the minor
child will be taken care of and signed by caregivers.
(7) All Supporting Documents
(a) Birth Verification of Dependents;
(b) Social Security Card(s) of Dependents;
(c) Applicant's statement on FMF service;
(d) Spouse/Custodial parent statement on FMF service;
(e) Custodial parent statement for illegitimate child;
(f) Applicant's financial statement.
f. Drug Use – Marijuana 6-or more times use or Marijuana use in the last
12 months from contract
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) RS CO’s Endorsement letter
(4) OSO evaluation
(5) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(6) DD Form 2808, Page 2 (Drug page from MEPS physical).
(7) DD Form 2807-1, Page 3 (Drug usage amount, last time used).
(8) DD Form 2492, Page 1 (Drug page from DoDMERB physical).
(9) Applicant’s personal statement. Ensure that the statement
provides all the pertinent information, detailing the
who, what, where, when and why of drug use.
g. Re-enrollment OCS Drop, failure to ship, failure to graduate, failure
to complete the terms of their contract
(1) Officer Wavier/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) RS CO’s endorsement letter
(4) OSO evaluation

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(5) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(6) Applicant’s personal statement. OSO’s will ensure that the
statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing the who, what,
where, when and why of the applicant being dropped and what the applicant has
done to correct these deficiencies. OSO should also reinforce how the
applicant worked to eliminate his/her weaknesses and their preparation to
return to OCS.
(7) All supporting documents as applicable:
(a) All DD Form 214s
(b) Complete District disenrollment package
(c) Complete OCS Board package if dropped from OCS
h.

OCS NPQ – One Time NPQ At OCS
(1) Officer Wavier/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) RS CO’s endorsement letter
(4) OSO evaluation
(5) Applicant’s 100 word essay

(6) Applicant’s personal statement. Ensure that the statement
provides all the pertinent information, detailing the who, what, where, when
and why of the applicant being dropped and what the applicant has done to
correct these deficiencies. OSO should also reinforce how the applicant
worked to eliminate his/her weaknesses and their preparation to return to
OCS.
i.

Re-enrollment – ROTC/Service Academy Drop
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) RS CO’s endorsement letter
(4) OSO evaluation
(5) Applicant’s 100 word essay

(6) Applicant’s personal statement. OSOs will ensure that the
statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing the who, what,
where, when, and why of the applicant being dropped and what the applicant
has done to correct these deficiencies. OSO should also reinforce how the
applicant worked to eliminate his/her weaknesses and their preparation to
return to OCS.
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(7) All supporting documents as applicable:
(a) DD Form 214
(b) DD Form 368 if applicant is a Non-USMC Reservist &
current ROTC student
(c) DD Form 785 if applicant was dis-enrolled from ROTC or was a
Service Academy drop
j. Non-visible Tattoo Waiver. Tattoo waiver (Any number of tattoos,
brandings, or other markings): Any tattoos, body piercing, body sculpturing,
marking or branding or altering of the flesh for artistic, ritualistic or
religious means. Current MCRC policy should be used when determining if any
tattoo, or other marking makes an applicant ineligible for application.
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) RS CO's endorsement letter
(4) OSO Evaluation
(5) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(6) Applicant full length color photo (conservative civilian attire,
Service Members will be in Service C uniform or equivalent)
(7) Tattoo Screening Form
(8) Applicant’s personal statement. Explanations on each
tattoo, e.g., meaning of tattoo and date when applied. Applicant or OST must
provide documentation that verifies the meaning of the tattoo if it is not
apparent. Ie. Kanji symbols, quotes, etc.
(9) All supporting documents and clear, digitally submitted color
picture of each tattoo. Those tattoos that cannot be photographed due to
sensitive location will be drawn by the applicant on white paper.

(green
tattoo
tattoo
photos
15.

(10) Full body picture in Marine Corps Physical Training attire
t-shirt, green shorts, white socks, running shoes) for excessive
determination. Picture will be front and back view of applicant if
is not visible in PT uniform. If tattoo is visible in PT uniform,
will be front, back, and both sides of the applicant.

Region Level Waivers Document Checklist
a.

Other Non-Traffic Offenses (5-6 ONTO)
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
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(3) MCD CO’s endorsement letter
(4) RS CO's endorsement letter
(5) OSO evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(7) Applicant’s statement explaining the violations (who, what,
where, when, why and how of each incident)
(8) All supporting documents. DD 369s (2 required). One DD 369
from arresting agency, the other from the appropriate court where the
incident was adjudicated. If no record exists, or if the OSO is unable to
get documentation, provide a detailed explanation of what attempts were made
to get the record and provide a phone number and point of contact in the
waiver write-up.
b.

2-3 Misconduct Offenses
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) MCD CO’s Endorsement letter
(4) RS CO's endorsement letter
(5) OSO evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay

(7) Applicant’s statement explaining the incident in detail (who,
what, where, when, why and how the event took place)
(8) All supporting documents. DD Form 369s (2 required). One DD
Form 369 from arresting agency, the other from the appropriate court where
the incident was adjudicated. Request must include proof that that the
incident is closed. If no record exists, or if the OSO is unable to get
documentation, provide a detailed explanation of what attempts were made to
get the record and provide a phone number and point of contact in the waiver
write-up.
(9) If an applicant has been on probation, a reference from the
probation officer is required (or a statement as to why one cannot be
obtained).
c. Re-enrollment – ROTC/Service Academy Drop (failed 2 or more
commissioning sources, OCS, Service Academy, ROTC)
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
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(3) MCD CO’s Endorsement Letter
(4) RS CO’s endorsement letter
(5) OSO evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(7) Applicant’s personal statement. OSOs will ensure that the
statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing the who, what,
where, when and why of the applicant being dropped and what the applicant has
done to correct these deficiencies. OSO should also reinforce how the
applicant worked to eliminate his/her weaknesses and their preparation to
return to OCS.
(8) All supporting documents as applicable:
(a) DD Form 214
(b) DD Form 368 if applicant is a Non-USMC Reservist &
current ROTC student
(c) DD Form 785 if applicant was dis-enrolled from ROTC or was a
Service Academy drop
d.

2 or more DUI/DWI or any DUI/ DWI Less Than 12 Months Ago
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) MCD CO's endorsement letter
(4) RS CO’s Endorsement letter
(5) OSO Evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay

(7) Applicant’s personal statement about the incident. OSOs will
ensure that the statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing
who, what, where, when, why and how the incident took place.
(8) All supporting documents. DD Form 369s (2 required). One DD 369
from arresting agency, the other from the appropriate court where the
incident was adjudicated. A request must include proof that all incidents
are closed. If no record exists, or if the OSO is unable to get
documentation, provide a detailed explanation of what attempts were made to
get the record and provide a phone number and point of contact in the waiver
write-up.

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(9) If an applicant has been on probation, a reference from the
probation officer is required (or a statement as to why one cannot be
obtained).
e. Age waiver: Ground and Law Age waivers are to be carefully screened
by all approval authorities before submission. Only those applicants who
possess clearly superior attributes should be forwarded for review.
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) MCD CO’s endorsement letter
(4) RS CO's endorsement letter
(5) OSO Evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(7) Applicant’s personal statement. The OSO’s will ensure that the
statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing how the applicant
has prepared for the demanding physical challenges of Officer Candidate
School.
(8) All supporting documents. A current PFT,
30 days must be entered into MCRISS and documented on
the waiver request form with height, weight, and body
applicable. Again, focus on the applicant's level of
physical preparation for OCS.

conducted in the last
the OSO Evaluation and
fat measurements, if
activity and their

(9) Copy of Birth Certificate
f.

Not married w/1 or more Dependents
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) MCD CO’s endorsement letter
(4) RS CO's endorsement letter
(5) OSO Evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay

(7) Applicant’s personal statement. OSOs will ensure that the
statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing how the minor
child will be taken care of and signed by caregivers.
(8) All supporting documents as applicable
(a) Sole Single Parent Statement
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(b) Court Order on child support
(c) Birth Verification of Dependents
(d) Social Security Card(s) of Dependents
(e) Applicant's statement on FMF service
(f) Spouse/Custodial parent statement on FMF service
(g) Custodial parent statement for illegitimate child
(h) Applicant's financial statement.
g.

Drug Use
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) MCD CO’s endorsement letter
(4) RS CO’s endorsement letter
(5) OSO Evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(7) Copy of Drug Abuse Statement
(8) DD Form 2808, Page 2 (Drug Page from MEPS physical)
(9) DD Form 2807-1, Page 3 (Drug usage amount, last use)
(10) DD form 2492, Page 1 (Drug page from DoDMERB physical)

(11) Applicant’s personal statement. OSOs will ensure that the
statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing the who, what,
where, when, and why of drug use.
h. Tattoo Waiver. Tattoo waiver (Any number of tattoos, brandings, or
other markings): Any tattoos, body piercing, body sculpturing, marking or
branding or altering of the flesh for artistic, ritualistic or religious
means. Current MCRC policy should be used when determining if any tattoo, or
other marking makes an applicant ineligible for application.
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) MCD CO’s endorsement letter
(4) RS CO's endorsement letter
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(5) OSO Evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(7) Applicant full length color photo (conservative civilian attire,
Service Members will be in Service C uniform or equivalent)
(8) Tattoo Screening Form
(9) Applicant’s personal statement. Explanations on each
tattoo, e.g., meaning of tattoo and date when applied. Applicant or OST must
provide documentation that verifies the meaning of the tattoo if it is not
apparent. (eg., Kanji symbols, quotes, etc.).
(10) All supporting documents and clear, digitally submitted color
picture of each tattoo. Those tattoos that cannot be photographed due to
sensitive location will be drawn by the applicant on white paper.

(green
tattoo
tattoo
photos
16.

(11) Full body picture in Marine Corps Physical Training attire
t-shirt, green shorts, white socks, running shoes) for excessive
determination. Picture will be front and back view of applicant if
is not visible in PT uniform. If tattoo is visible in PT uniform,
will be front, back, and both sides of the applicant.

MCRC Level Waivers Document Checklist
a.

Other Non-Traffic Offenses (more than 7)
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) Region CG's endorsement letter
(4) Dist CO’s endorsement letter
(5) RS CO's endorsement letter
(6) OSO evaluation
(7) Applicant’s 100 word essay

(8) Applicant’s statement explaining the violations (who, what,
where, when, why and how of each incident)
(9) All supporting documents. DD Form 369s (2 required). One DD
Form 369 from arresting agency, the other from the appropriate court where
the incident was adjudicated. A request must include proof that the incident
is closed. If no record exists, or if the OSO is unable to get
documentation, provide a detailed explanation of what attempts were made to
get the record and provide a phone number and point of contact in the waiver
write-up.

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b. Tattoo waiver (Any number of tattoos, brandings, or other markings):
Any tattoos, body piercing, body sculpturing, marking or branding or altering
of the flesh for artistic, ritualistic or religious means. Current MCRC
policy should be used when determining if any tattoo, or other marking makes
an applicant ineligible for application.
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) MCD CO’s endorsement letter
(4) RS CO's endorsement letter
(5) OSO Evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(7) Applicant full length color photo (conservative civilian attire,
Service Members will be in Service C uniform or equivalent)
(8) Tattoo Screening Form
(9) Applicant’s personal statement. Explanations on each
tattoo, e.g., meaning of tattoo and date when applied. Applicant or OST must
provide documentation that verifies the meaning of the tattoo if it is not
apparent. Ie. Kanji symbols, quotes, etc.
(10) All supporting documents and clear, digitally submitted color
picture of each tattoo. Those tattoos that cannot be photographed due to
sensitive location will be drawn by the applicant on white paper.

(green
tattoo
tattoo
photos
c.

(11) Full body picture in Marine Corps Physical Training attire
t-shirt, green shorts, white socks, running shoes) for excessive
determination. Picture will be front and back view of applicant if
is not visible in PT uniform. If tattoo is visible in PT uniform,
will be front, back, and both sides of the applicant.
Misconduct Offenses (4 or more)
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) MCD CO’s endorsement letter
(4) RS CO's endorsement letter
(5) OSO evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay

(7) Applicant’s statement explaining the incident in detail (who,
what, where, when, why and how the event took place)
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(8) All supporting documents. DD Form 369s (2 required). One DD
Form 369 from arresting agency, the other from the appropriate court where
the incident was adjudicated. A request must include proof that the incident
is closed. If no record exists, or if the OSO is unable to get
documentation, provide a detailed explanation of what attempts were made to
get the record and provide a phone number and point of contact in the waiver
request package.
(9) If an applicant has been on probation, a reference from the
probation officer is required (or a statement as to why one cannot be
obtained).
d.

Age Waiver (AIR/NFO)
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) MCD CO’s endorsement letter
(4) RS CO's endorsement
(5) OSO Evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay

(7) Applicant’s personal statement. OSOs will ensure that the
statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing how SNC has
prepared himself/herself for the demanding physical challenges of Officer
Candidate School. Focus on SNC’s physical fitness activities.
(8) Current and complete PFT page with HT/WT and body fat
measurements.
(9) Copy of Birth Certificate
e.

ASTB Test Scores Waiver
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) MCD CO’s endorsement letter
(4) RS CO's endorsement letter
(5) OSO Evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay

(7) Applicant’s personal statement. OSOs will ensure that the
statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing why he/she should
be approved.
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(8) All supporting documents as applicable:
(a) Most current college transcripts
(b) ASTB Score pages from all tests to include the most current
test taken
f. Re-Enrollment (Dropped from three or more sources or dropped from OCS
and not recommended to return by OCS
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) MCD CO’s endorsement Letter
(4) RS CO’s endorsement letter
(5) OSO evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(7) Applicant’s personal statement. OSOs will ensure that the
statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing the who, what,
where, when and why of the applicant being dropped and what the applicant has
done to correct these deficiencies. OSO should also reinforce how the
applicant worked to eliminate his/her weaknesses and their preparation to
return to OCS.
(8) All supporting documents as applicable:
.
(a) DD Form 214
(b) DD Form 368 if applicant is a Non-USMC Reservist &
current ROTC student
(c) DD Form 785 if applicant was dis-enrolled from ROTC or was a
Service Academy drop
(d) OCS Drop letter and package
g.

Re-Enrollment (Did not accept commission)
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) MCD CO’s endorsement Letter
(4) RS CO’s endorsement letter
(5) OSO evaluation

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(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(7) Applicant’s personal statement. OSOs will ensure that the
statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing the who, what,
where, when, and why of the applicant not accepting their commission. Waiver
package must have a statement detailing why they should be granted their
commission at this time.
17. MCRC Exception to Policy Waivers document checklist
a.

Hard Drugs (non-prescribed, or illegal drugs)
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) MCD CO’s endorsement letter
(4) RS CO's endorsement letter
(5) OSO evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(7) Copy of Drug Abuse Statement
(8) DD Form 2808/Page 2 (Drug page from MEPS physical).
(9) DD Form 2807-1, Page 3 (Drug usage amount, last use).
(10) DD Form 2492, Page 1 (Drug page from DoDMERB physical).

(11) Applicant’s personal statement. Ensure that the statement
provides all the pertinent information, detailing the how, who, what, where,
when, and why of drug use.
b. Ht/Wt/BF% out of USMC standards. For current standards, refer to MCO
P6100.12 (Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test and Body Composition Program
Manual) dated 10 May 2002.
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) OSO evaluation
(4) RS CO's endorsement letter
(5) MCD CO's endorsement letter
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(7) Applicant’s body fat photographs

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(8) Applicant’s personal statement. OSOs will ensure that the
statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing how SNC has
prepared himself/herself for the demanding physical challenges of Officer
Candidate School.
(9) Supporting Documents: Body fat % (weight only):
Measurements must be taken by Commissioned Officers, or
verified when the applicant is of the opposite gender. Height waivers:
Measurement of trouser inseam, waist, arm length, and shoe size (on waiver
worksheet). Current PFT score and have clear photographs in USMC PT gear.
c. NPQ waiver if BUMED does not recommend waiver: For specific
processing procedures guidance, refer to MCRC Frost Call 014-03 dated 3 March
2003 (reference (d))
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) MCD CO’s endorsement letter
(4) RS CO's endorsement letter
(5) OSO Evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay.
(7) Applicant’s personal statement. Ensure that the statement
provides all the pertinent information, detailing how SNC has overcome
his/her medical disqualifications, and focus on his/her physical condition
that would not hinder the outcome of Officer Candidate School.
(8) Supporting Documents:
opinion from a local doctor.
d.

Any and all that you can find, a second

Juvenile or Adult Felony Offenses Waiver
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) MCD CO’s endorsement letter
(4) RS CO's endorsement letter
(5) OSO Evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay

(7) Applicant’s personal statement. OSOs will ensure that the
statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing who, what, where,
when, why and how of each incident.

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(8) All supporting documents. DD Form 369s (2 required). One DD
Form 369 from arresting agency, the other from the appropriate court where
the incident was adjudicated. A request must include proof that the incident
has been closed. If no record exists, or if the OSO is unable to get
documentation, provide a detailed explanation of what attempts were made to
get the record and provide a phone number and point of contact in the waiver
write-up. “Mail to” Address Block must be completed to include phone number.
(9) If an applicant has been on probation, a reference from the
probation officer (PO) is required (or a statement as to why one cannot be
obtained). “Remarks” section must include PO’s name and phone number.
e.

ASVAB Test Scores Waiver
(1) Officer Waiver/ETP Request Form
(2) Applicant’s Photograph Page
(3) MCD CO’s endorsement Letter
(4) RS CO's endorsement letter
(5) OSO Evaluation
(6) Applicant’s 100 word essay

(7) Applicant’s personal statement. OSOs will ensure that the
statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing why he/she should
be approved.
(8) All supporting documents.
Officer Waiver Matrix.
f.

Review the conditions on the MCRC

Age greater than the OCM standard
(1) Officer Wavier/ETP Request Form
(2) MCD CO’s endorsement Letter
(3) RS CO's endorsement letter
(4) OSO Evaluation
(5) Applicant’s 100 word essay
(6) Applicant’s Photograph Page

(7) Applicant’s personal statement. OSOs will ensure that the
statement provides all the pertinent information, detailing how SNC has
prepared himself/herself for the demanding physical challenges of Officer
Candidate School. Focus on SNC’s physical fitness activities.
(8) Current and complete PFT page with HT/WT and body fat
measurements.
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(9) Copy of Birth Certificate

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Appendix F
DUAL CITIZEN PASSPORT MEMORANDUM TEMPLATE

TO:

DONCAF

FROM: LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, DOD EDI PN#
SUBJECT:

RESPONSE TO CAF MESSAGE RE: DUAL CITIZENSHIP/FOREIGN PASSPORT

DATE: 3/4/2015
_____________________________________________________________________________
The purpose of this memorandum to state that I am a dual citizen with the
United States and COUNTRY however my preferred country of citizenship is the
United States. I would unconditionally be willing to renounce my citizenship
with COUNTRY if asked to so. My loyalty is with the United States.
My passport with COUNTRY has been destroyed in the presence of my security
manager.
The passport number is: NUMBER
Issue date: DATE
Expiration: DATE
Please let me know if further information is required.
Thank you,

FIRST NAME LAST NAME
RANK/USMC

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CONFIRMATION OF DESTRUCTION OF PASSPORT

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT/EASTERN RECRUITING REGION
PO BOX 19300
PARRIS ISLAND, SC 29905-9300
IN REPLY REFER TO:

5220
G-3/CSM
15 Oct 13
From:

To:

Security Manager, Eastern Recruiting Region (ERR) Marine Corps Recruit
Depot (MCRD), ATTN: G3 Security, Box 19300, Marine Corps Recruit
Depot, Parris Island, SC 29905-9300
Rank Full Name DOD EDI PN#/MOS USMC

Subj:

CONFIRMATION OF DESTRUCTION OF PASSPORT

Ref:

(a) SECNAV M5510.30

1. The reference states in section 7-8 paragraph 2, “eligibility will not be
established for persons who hold a foreign passport.”
2. This letter confirms that your passport with Specific Country has been
destroyed in compliance with the reference. Specifically, exhibit 8B
paragraph 3c:
The passport number was: number
Issue date: 31 March 2005
Expiration: 30 March 2010
3. The passport was destroyed on 15 October 2013 and your statement, “I am a
dual citizen with the United States and Specific Country however my preferred
country of citizenship is the United States. I would unconditionally be
willing to renounce my citizenship with Specific Country if asked to do so.
My loyalty is with the United States” has been forwarded to the Department of
Defense Central Adjudication Facility, Navy Division (DODCAF-Navy) on 15
October 2013 for security clearance determination.
4. You are hereby advised that obtaining a replacement foreign passport “is
reportable and will be grounds for removal of eligibility for cause” as per
exhibit 8B paragraph 3d(1) of the reference.
5. The point of contact in this matter is XXXXX, Command Security Manager,
[email protected], (843)228-4091.

SECURITY MANAGER

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SCREENING CHECKLIST FOR LIEUTENANTS ATTENDING THE BASIC SCHOOL

Last Name:

Lieutenant:

First Name:

MI:

Last 4 SSN/EDIPI:

Complete Sections A, B & C by placing your initials in the appropriate answer box.

A. Physical Qualification. If member fails to meet the prescribed physical standards, notify
MCRC OA no less than (30) days prior to TBS report date. Submit Preventative Health Assessment
with Health Record.
1.

What is the date of your last full physical?

2. Have you taken a Preventative Health Assessment (PHA)
every year since your last full physical? Date of last PHA or
do you have Annual Certification of Health?
3. Since your last physical, have you suffered any injuries
or illnesses that required medical treatment or therapy?
4. If you received an injury or illness that required medical
treatment or therapy, did the treatment or therapy prevent you
from physically preparing for TBS in the past six (6) weeks?
5. Are you currently under any doctor’s care, or are you
currently taking any medication that has been prescribed by a
doctor?
6. Do you have any medical conditions, either currently or in
the past, that have not been revealed?
7. Have you added any tattoos or brandings since completing
your last physical?
7a. If yes, have the tattoos or brandings been screened by
your OSO, MOI, or other designated officer?
8. Females Only: Do you have a normal, current Pap smear
result from your doctor? (If not, update.)
9. Females Only: Do you have any reason to believe you are
currently pregnant?
10. Males Only: Do you have any reason to believe your
spouse is currently pregnant?
10a.

If yes, when is she due?

11. Do you have all of your medical records to include a
complete physical, shot records and medical documentation for
all waivers?

DATE:(DD MM YY)
Yes
DATE:(DD MM YY)

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

DATE:(DD MM YY)

Yes

No

B. Legal. Civil or criminal court proceedings must be in final disposition. Lieutenants cannot
be on probation and all fines must be paid. Review the statement of understanding on Restrictions
of Personal Conduct in the Armed Forces.
1. Do you have any pending legal action against you (civil or
criminal, to include minor infractions)?
2. Have you notified your OSO, MOI or other designated
officer of any arrest or conviction, regardless of severity,
that you have acquired since commissioning?

Yes

No

Yes

No

3. Are you recently divorced, separated or broken-up from a
serious relationship, or has there been a recent death of a
family member or friend?

Yes

No

4. Does anyone in your family have any recent or imminent
health care, personal care, employment or mental concerns that
could disrupt your training at TBS?

Yes

No

5.

Yes

No

Yes

No

Do you have a dependent with special needs?

6. Are there any significant financial problems in which you
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7. Are there any other legal issues in which you are
involved? (Jury Duty, Subpoena to Testify, etc.)

Yes

No

8. If you are in a relationship with an enlisted member of
the Armed Forces of the United States of America, has the OSO,
MOI or other designated officer reviewed with you the Marine
Corps policy on fraternization per paragraph 1100.4 of the
Marine Corps Manual and were you married prior to your
commissioning?

Yes

No

1. Do you have any circumstances that may prevent you from
reporting to TBS on time?

Yes

No

2.

Have you received a copy of your orders?

Yes

No

3.

Do you have at least 3 copies of your orders and NAVMC763?

Yes

No

4. Have you set up an eMarine account yet? If not, additional
information can be found at
https://www.trngcmd.usmc.mil/TBS/default.aspx

Yes

No

C.

Other Reasons

If you answered YES to any of the above questions in sections A or B, provide typed explanations
on a separate sheet of paper and submit with this screening.
Section D To be Completed by OSO, MOI, Marine Liaison or Other Designated Officer ONLY
D. Physical Standards. Lieutenants must score a first class or higher on the PFT regardless of
age and they must be within Body Composition standards in accordance with MCO 6110.3.
Height:
1.

What is the lieutenant’s current height, weight and body

fat percentage?

Weight:
Body Fat Percentage%:
DATE:(DD MM YY)
Pull-ups/flexed arm hang:
Crunches:

2.

What is the lieutenant’s most current PFT score?

Run:
Score:
DATE:(DD MM YY)

CERTIFICATION. This checklist was answered to the best of the lieutenants’s and screening
officer’s knowledge. This officer IS/ IS NOT qualified to attend TBS.
SNO’s Signature:
Date:
OSO/MOI/Marine Liaison Signature:

Date:
Commissioning Program (circle):

USNA

PLC

NROTC

MECEP

OTHER SERVICE ACADEMY

2

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Appendix I
List of Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
and Hispanic Serving Institutes (HSIs)

Atlanta
Consortium

Auburn
University

Clark
Atlanta
Morehouse
Spelman

Historic Black Colleges and Universities
Naval ROTC Atlanta
225 North
Atlanta
Region
Ave NW

Tuskegee

Florida A&M
University
George
Washington
University
Hampton
Roads
Consortium

William F. Nichols
Center
Naval ROTC

188 S.
Donahue
Florida
A & M
University
PO Box 6508

GA

30332

Auburn

AL

36849

Tallahassee

FL

32314

Washington

DC

20052

Howard
University

2035 F Street, NW

Hampton
University

Naval ROTC

5215
Hampton
Blvd

Norfolk

VA

23529

Prairie View A&M
University NROTC

P.O. Box
2968

Prairie
View

TX

77446

Box 20299

Savannah

GA

31404

Eastover

SC

29044

Baton Rouge

LA

70813

Austin

TX

78712

Norfolk
State
University
Houston
Consortium

Prairie View
Texas
Southern

Savannah
State
University
South
Carolina
Southern
A&M

Allen
University

Savannah State
University NROTC
Unit
5405 Leesburg Rd,
Bldg. 3430
NROTC Unit Southern
University

PO Box 9214

Texas
Consortium

HoustonTilston
College

1 University
Station C3604

Tulane

Dillard
University

6823 St Charles Ave

The Navy
Building
(NROTC)

New Orleans

LA

70118

1114 19th Ave South

Suite 200

Nashville

TN

37212

Albuquerque

NM

87131

San Diego

CA

92210

Vanderbilt

New Mexico
San Diego
Consortium
(SDSU)

Xavier
University
Tennessee
State
University

Hispanic Serving Institiues
720 Yale Blvd NE
CA State
University,
San Marcos
San Diego
State
University

University of San
Diego

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MCRC REGULAR OFFICER (ON/E) APPLICATION AND PROGRAM INFORMATION SHEET
LAST NAME, FIRST, MI

FULL SSN

RANK/PMOS

DOB(YYMMDD)
SEX
MALE
FEMALE
HOME OF RECORD ADDRESS (INCLUDE COUNTY):

EAS(YYMMDD)

RELIGION
EMAIL

PROGRAM

NROTC NAVY

CIVILIAN

NAVAL ACADEMY

(CHECK

NROTC MARINE

ECP/RECP

AIR FORCE ACAD

COLLEGE PROGRAM

MECEP

WEST POINT

ALL THAT
APPLY)
ACAD MAJOR/EDUC LEVEL
PFT SCORE
SAT

MATH

FLEX/PU
CR

RACE

CITIZENSHIP
DTE OF PRGM ENTRY
(board/msg date)

PHONE
UNIT ADDRESS:

MARITAL STATUS

CUMGPA
CRUNCHES
TOTAL

SCHOLARSHIP
SEM GPA
RUN

GRAD DATE
HT(INCH)/WT

COMPOSITE ACT

MCP-R

USMMA

PROJ COMM DATE
BF%
AFQT

COLLEGE

PFT DATE

CFT SCORE

CFT DATE

ASTB

PROJ/COMP OCS

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/BILLETS HELD

RELATIVES WHO SERVED OR ARE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES
RELATIONSHIP
RANK
BRANCH OF SERVICE

STATUS

*IF YOU ANSWER “YES” TO ANY OF FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, ATTACH A HAND-WRITTEN STATEMENT ON THE ADDENDUM
PAGE OR USE THE MINOR TRAFFIC PAGE, NON-TRAFFIC ARREST FORM OR DRUG FORM (WHERE APPLICABLE)
EXPLAINING THE SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES (WHEN, WHERE, WHY, HOW MANY, ETC. AND CURRENT STATUS)
1. Have you ever applied or been a member of any other officer program (PLC, OCC, NROTC, ECP,
MECEP, MCP-R, RECP, or Service Academy)?
2. Have you ever failed any military flight training program?
3. Have you previously applied for any other branch of the Armed Forces? Were you rejected?
4. Have you ever claimed or been granted a pension, disability allowance, compensation, or retired
pay from the Federal Government?
5. Are you a “sole survivor”? (All other siblings and or parents have died/captured/MIA in combat)
6. Have you ever been cited, arrested, convicted or sentenced by a law enforcement activity,
regardless of final adjudication? (If yes, provide the minor traffic page and/or non-traffic
arrest form with supporting documentation or police record check.)
7. Have you ever received a suspended sentence by a court?
8. Have you ever been in jail, reform school, or penitentiary?
9. Are you now, or have you ever been on parole, probation, suspension, or other forms of
restraint (from law enforcement)?
10. Are you a conscientious objector?
11. Have you ever been psychologically or physically dependent upon any drugs or alcohol?

YES

NO

12. Have you ever used or been a trafficker of non-prescribed or illegal drugs? (If yes, provide
drug statement form with a detailed statement.)
13. Do you qualify for permanent restrictions assignments? (Family member, kin, 100% disability
while serving in hostile fire area.)
14. Do you or have you ever had any tattoos, body piercings, ornamentation, or brandings and body
mutilations? (Provide description, date received, location, and color photos of all tattoo(s)
and/or brandings along with tattoo screening form and tattoo statement of understanding.)
15. If prior enlisted, do you have any previous approved enlisted waivers?
I certify that the information contained in the application is
true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief. I understand that knowing and willful false
statements on this form can be punished by a fine or
imprisonment or both. (See U.S. Code Title 18, Section 1001).
Commissioned Officer’s Signature:
Member’s Signature
________________________________________ Date_________________ ________________________________ Date_____________
(REV Oct 2014; All Previous Revisions are Obsolete)

(Instructions on Page 3)
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APPENDIX J

Privacy Act Statement
AUTHORITY:

Title 10 U.S. Code §§ 531 and 591

PURPOSE: To determine the eligibility of applicants to enlisted to
officer commissioning programs. Disclosure of Social Security Account
Number is mandatory and is used to further identify the individual
providing the information.
ROUTINE USES:
may be:

The information is used for the purpose set forth above and

-

Forwarded to the respective programs officer selection boards;

-

Reviewed by multiple entities in the service member’s chain of command.

MANDATORY OR VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE AND EFFECT ON INDIVIDUAL NOT PROVIDING
INFORMATION:
For Military Personnel: Disclosure of personal information is mandatory
and failure to do so disqualifies the applicant’s application.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
I understand the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 as related to me
through the foregoing statement.
Signature:
Date:

_______________________________

___________________________________

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INSTRUCTIONS ON FILLING OUT THE MCRC REGULAR OFFICER (ON/E) APPLICATION
AND PROGRAM INFORMATION SHEET (MUST BE TYPED)
NAME
SSN

As it appears on birth certificate
Full SSN as it appears on Social Security Card
(do not use EDIPI/DOD ID #)
RANK/PMOS
For MIDN: 1/C, 2/C, 3/C or 4/C.
For Marines: Rank and Primary MOS
EAS
End of Active Service: Marines only.
(does not apply to midshipman/cadets)
MARITAL STATUS
Single, Married, Annulled, Divorced, Separated,
Widowed
RACE
Plain language race (WHITE/BLACK/HISPANIC/OTHER)
SEX
MALE or FEMALE
DOB
Date of Birth as it shows on birth certificate in
YYMMDD format.
RELIGION
Religion or NONE
CITIZENSHIP
US BORN, NATURALIZED, FOREIGN BORN TO US PARENTS,
ETC., FOREIGN NATIONAL
HOME OF RECORD
Address as it is shown on enlistment contract. MUST
INCLUDE COUNTY
EMAIL
Primary email address
PHONE
Primary phone number to include area code
DATE OF PROGRAM ENTRY
Date of selection board MARADMIN for Marines and
Date of original contract for midshipman/cadets
is signed (MECEP/ECP/RECP/MCP-R board applicants
leave blank)
UNIT ADDRESS
NROTC/school/parent command mailing address for
official correspondence
PROGRAM
Current status or program applying for as applicable
ACAD MAJOR/EDU LEVEL
Major in current studies or degree and/or what
was the highest level of education completed
CUMGPA
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) for completed
college classes (high school GPA for 4 Year NROTC
applicants unless some college credits have been
taken)
SEM GPA
Last completed semester/quarter GPA
GRAD DATE
Date of completed or expected degree completion in
YYMMDD format
PROJ COMM DATE
Projected commissioning date in YYMMDD format
COLLEGE
Name of school attended if degree completed or
currently attending (for NROTC, may not be always be
the same as unit school; MECEP board applicants
leave blank)
PFT SCORE
Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test total points
FLEX/PU
Flexed arm hang for females (seconds) and pull ups
for men (total)
CRUNCHES
Total number
RUN
3 mile run time in minutes and seconds (18:00)
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HT(INCH)/WT
BF%

Height in inches (71)/weight in pounds (180)
Body fat percentage if over height/weight standards
per MCO
PFT DATE
Date of most current PFT in YYMMDD format
CFT SCORE
Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test score if taken
CFT DATE
Most Current date CFT was taken in YYMMDD format
SAT (MATH/CR)TOTAL Most recent Scholastic Aptitude Test scores (Math and
Critical Reading total only), scores must be from
same test (if taken)
COMPOSITE ACT
Most recent test composite score only (if taken)
AFQT
Armed Forces Qualification Test portion of the Armed
Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test Score (if
taken)
ASTB
Aviation Selection Test Battery scores (if taken)
PROJ/COMP OCS
Projected or completed date of Officer Candidates
School if applicable (MECEP/ECP/RECP/MCP-R board
applicants leave blank)
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/BILLETS HELD (If applicable)
RELATIVES WHO SERVED OR ARE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES (If applicable)
QUESTIONS 1 to 17
All “YES” answers must have a detailed handwritten
statement that answers who, what, when, where, why,
and how (Marines: “located in SRB or previously
waived upon enlistment” is not an acceptable answer
as additional review is required)
MEMBER’S SIGNATURE Applicant or participant signature certifying the
information
COMMISSIONED OFFICER’S SIGNATURE
Authorized officer certifying that
form is complete and all requirements
were fulfilled.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Applicant or participant signature and dated
WHEN COMPLETED (SIGNATURES, AND AMPLIFYING INFORMATION), PRINT PAGES 1-2
AND SUBMIT (AS APPROPRIATE); DO NOT SUBMIT INSTRUCTIONS

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APPENDIX K
MINOR TRAFFIC FORM
List all minor traffice violations and provide the information listed below. If you are
unsure of nay information or have questions regarding this form, please consult your
Officer Selection Officer or other officer in your chain of command.
Any alcohol related traffic offense is NOT considered a minor infraction and should be
explained on the NON-TRAFFIC ARREST FORM.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Month and year of violation
Place where the violation occurred (City and State)
Original Charge
Charge of which convicted or to which guilty plea was entered.
Penatly or other disposition. If fined, indicate the amount.

FIRST OFFENSE
1
2
3
4
5

SECOND OFFENSE
1
2
3
4
5

THIRD OFFENSE
1
2
3
4
5

FOURTH OFFENSE
1
2
3
4
5

FIFTH OFFENSE
1
2
3
4
5

SIXTH OFFENSE
1
2
3
4
5

___________________________________
(APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE)

_____________________________

____________________

____________________

NAME: (LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE)

SSN

PROGRAM

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NON-TRAFFIC ARREST FORM
This form is to be utilized if you were charged with and/or convicted of any alcohol
related traffic offenses, or any other non-traffic arrest, no matter how minor. Answer
the following questions and then write a concise and detailed statement addressing the
incident.
a.

Month and year of violation: ________________________________________

b.

Location where violation occurred: __________________________________

c.

Original charge: ____________________________________________________

d.

Charge to which convicted or to which a guilty plea was entered:
_____________________________________________________________________

e.

Penalty, fine, or other disposition:
_____________________________________________________________________

APPLICANTS STATEMENT ADDRESSING THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THIS INCIDENT.
(USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY)

_______________________________

_______________________________

(SIGNATURE OF WITNESSING OFFICER)

_______________________________
NAME:

(SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT)

_________________

_____________________

SSN

PROGRAM

(LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE)

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APPENDIX M
DRUG STATEMENT FORM
This form is required for all enlisted to officer applicants.
a.

Type of drug (or drugs) used: ________________________________________

b.

Approximate number of times ued: _____________________________________

C.

Amounts taken: _______________________________________________________

d.

Methods by which taken: ______________________________________________

e.

Inclusive dates of use (be specific): ________________________________

f.

Were you convicted or arrested for the drug use admitted?
______________________________________________________________________

g.

Circumstances under which the drug use occurred:
(Attach additional sheets if necessary)

_______________________________
(SIGNATURE OF WITNESSING OFFICER)

__________
DATE

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_______________________________
(SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT)

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APPENDIX N

UNIT LETTERHEAD
5500
CODE
Date

From:
To:

Security Officer, Unit
Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command

Subj:

SECURITY CLEARANCE VERIFICATION LETTER

1. The following information has been extracted from official
record:
a.

Name:

Marine Full Name/EDIPI/PMOS

b.

Clearance:

Investigation – PRSC (YYYYMMDD) OPM
NACLC (YYYYMMDD) OPM
ENAC (YYYYMMDD) OPM
Eligibility – SECRET (YYYYMMDD)DoDCAF
U.S. Access - Secret

2. Add sentence here if eligibility has expired and new
investigation has been opened and provide date investigation was
opened and accepted. (Note: Secret is good for 10 years and Top
Secret is good for 5 years)
3. Point of contact for this matter is (Rank Full Name),
defense system network (DSN), or commercial telephone numbers,
and electronic mail address (Email).

SECURITY OFFICER SIGNATURE

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MCRC OFFICER TATTOO SCREENING FORM
NAME_________________________________L4 SSN_________________DATE_____________
Part I. Purpose. The purpose of this form is to ensure that you tell us the full extent of
your tattoos, brands and/or body ornamentation. Refusal to complete the form will result in
termination of your officer commissioning processing.
1. Does the candidate currently have, or ever had any tattoos, brands, body markings, or
body ornamentation, or has the candidate ever had a tattoo, brand or body ornamentation
removed, concealed, covered or altered? (Initials in appropriate block)
Y _____ N _____
If answer to Question 1 is NO; the candidate will move to Part II Certification Block of this
Screening Form. Questions 2 through 9 are not required.
2. Does candidate have any tattoos, brands, markings or ornamentations of any type?
Y _____ N _____
Are any of the tattoos, brands or markings:
- on head or neck (above collarbone in front, above seventh [C7] cervical [last]
vertebrae in back or otherwise visible in open collar short sleeve khaki shirt with no
undershirt) or inside the mouth?
- on hands, fingers, or wrists ?
Y _____ N _____
3.

4. Are any tattoos, markings or ornamentations exposed
uniform:
- Larger than wearers hand with fingers extended
- Band Tattoos, (max width 2” or less)?
- Excessive Tattoos (combined coverage more than
- Sleeve Tattoos (large tattoos or collection of
covers a person’s arm[s] or leg[s])?

while wearing the standard PT
and joined?
1/4 of the body part?
smaller tattoos that covers or almost
Y _____ N _____

5. Do any of the tattoos, markings etc., depict nudity, are they racist, eccentric,
offensive in nature, or express an association with conduct or substances prohibited by the
Marine Corps Drug policy, the UCMJ, to include tattoos associated with illegal drugs, drug
usage or paraphernalia?
Y _____ N _____
6. Do any of the tattoos, brands or body ornamentation represents a gang membership or
extremist group, advocate racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination, obscene, prejudicial
to good order and discipline/morale or of a nature to discredit to the Marine Corps?
Y _____ N _____
Explain:________________________________________________________________________________
7. Are any of the tattoos a result of a specific activity? (i.e. activity for membership
initiation, or as the result of any violation of law(s))?
Y _____ N _____
8. Are there any body markings, ornamentation or mutilation (i.e. Tongue Splitting, etc),
Ornamental Body Piercing(s), Holes in Ear Lobes (large enough for light to pass through
opening), or Ornamental Implantations, (silicon implants on face, horns on the forehead,
etc).
Y _____ N _____
9. Have any tattoos, brands, markings or body ornamentation been removed, concealed, covered
or altered?
Y ____ N _____

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MCRC OFFICER TATTOO SCREENING FORM
NAME___________________________________

L4 SSN__________________

DATE_________

Location(s) of a candidate’s current, removed, concealed, covered, or altered tattoos, brands,
markings or ornamentation will be documented in Part IV of this Screening Form. Removed,
concealed, covered or altered tattoos need to be annotated as such (i.e. removed) with full
description of the original marking.
Part II: Certification. I have completely disclosed the full extent of my tattoos, brands or
body ornamentation to include those removed or altered.
__________________________________
(Signature of Candidate)

________________________
(Date)

__________________________________
(Name of Commissioned Officer)

________________________
(Signature)

_________
(Date)

Note: IF CANDIDATE RESPONDED “YES” TO QUESTIONS 1, or QUESTION 2, MUST BE INTERVIEWED BY
COMMISONED OFFICER TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY AND FOR REVIEW BY REGIONAL COMMANDING GENERAL. IF
CANDIDATE RESPONDED “YES” TO QUESTIONS 3 THROUGH 8, THE CANDIDATE IS INELIGIBLE FOR
COMMISSIONING. DIGITAL PHOTOS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL REVIEWS. Photos not required of female
candidates with torso tattoos or male candidates with lower torso (below waist) tattoos.
Candidates may hand draw pictures of torso & lower torso tattoos indicating size and location.
Cross-check drawings with DD Form 2808 Medical Examination, Block 37 documents for consistency.
Under no circumstances will a female candidate be photographed in less clothing than the
standard PT uniform of shorts & shirt (with sleeves rolled to shoulder seam)/tank top (with
spaghetti straps) and PT shorts or any male candidate be photographed in less clothing than
standard PT uniform (shorts).
Commissioned Officer’s Reviewing Comments: ____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________
NAME/SIGNATURE OF COMMISSIONED OFFICER

[

] Recruiting Station Review
(if applicable)

_____________________
RANK

[

__________________________
BILLET

] Regional CG Review required
(if applicable)

ALL QUESTIONABLE BODY MARKINGS ON REGARDING CONTENT, SIZE, NUMBER OR LOCATION WILL BE FORWARDED
TO THE APPROPRIATE DECISIONING AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL/REVIEW.
*Note: Part III. Recertification. Officer Program Candidates. I certify the information
previously given on Tattoo Screening Form remains the same. If any change is indicated an
addendum Tattoo Screening Form will be completed forwarded to the Commanding Officer prior to
shipment to officer candidate training .
1.

Changes to this Tattoo Screening Form

Y _____ N _____

_________________________________
(Signature of Candidate)

___________________________
(Last 4 SSN)

_______________
(Date)

_________________________________
(Name of Certifying Officer)

___________________________
(Signature)

_______________
(Date)

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Part IV. Documentation.
The following depicts the location and description of the
candidate’s Body Markings. Place number on body location and describe in blocks below
indicating content and size in inches:

FRONT VIEW

BACK VIEW

1. ___________________________________

1.

__________________________________

2. ___________________________________

2.

__________________________________

3. ___________________________________

3.

__________________________________

4. ___________________________________

4.

__________________________________

5. ___________________________________

5.

__________________________________

6. ___________________________________

6.

__________________________________

7. ___________________________________

7.

__________________________________

8. ___________________________________

8.

__________________________________

9. ___________________________________

9.

__________________________________

10.___________________________________

10.

__________________________________

Part V. Certification.

I certify above body marking information is accurate.

_________________________________
(Name of Candidate)

______________________________________
(Signature of Candidate)

____________
(Date)

I certify body marking documentation is in accordance with MARADMIN 029/10.
_________________________________
(Name of Commissioned Officer)

______________________________________
(Signature of Commissioned Officer)

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STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
MARINE CORPS OFFICER PROGRAM POLICY CONCERNING TATTOOS, BRANDING, AND
ORNAMENTATION
1. Purpose. The purpose of this Statement of Understanding (SOU) is to ensure
you understand the Marine Corps policy concerning tattoos, branding, and
ornamentation contained in the Military Personnel Procurement Manual, Officer
Procurement (MCO P1100.73) and the Marine Corps Uniform Regulations
(MCO P1020.34).
2. Policy. All tattoos require administrative review and submission by digital
photographs (unless located in a private area, where a drawing will suffice) to
Marine Corps Recruiting Command. Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting
Command (CG, MCRC) has the final approval authority prior to contracting. Marine
Corps policies strictly PROHIBIT any tattoos, brandings, mutilations, or
ornamentations on the head or neck area. Also, sleeve tattoos on a person’s arm
or leg are PROHIBITED. Any tattoos, brandings, mutilations, or ornamentation on
other parts of the body, that are prejudicial to good order and discipline, gang
or extremist group related, or bring discredit to the Marine Corps are also
PROHIBITED. The following descriptions and definitions define some, but not all
tattoo that will disqualify an applicant for commissioning:
a. Prejudicial to Good Order and Discipline. Tattoos, brands, or
ornamentation that are sexist (express nudity), excessive (sleeve tattoos),
racist, eccentric, offensive in nature, or express an association with conduct or
substances prohibited by the Marine Corps drug policy.
b. Gang or Extremist Group. Any tattoos, brands, or ornamentation that
feature vulgar or anti-American content, discredits the Marine Corps, or
associates with an extremist group, gang membership or gang activity.
c. Prohibited or Questionable Size. Any tattoo, which is larger than the
wearer’s hand, with fingers extended and joined and thumb along the index finger,
or exceeds one–quarter (1/4) of the respective body part(s).
d. Prohibited or Questionable Location. Head and neck tattoos are prohibited
without exception. Head and neck are defined as: any portion above the collarbone
in the front area, including the “V” of the short sleeved khaki shirt and above
the seventh cervical vertebrae (last vertebrae) area in the back, or otherwise
visible due to the open collar of the short sleeve khaki shirt, without skivvies’
shirt. Questionable locations include, but are not limited to mouth, permanent
eyeliner or eyebrows, hands, wrists, feet, and the inside of the mouth.
e. Ornamentation. Defined as any body piercing and mutilations: tongue
splitting, ornamental body piercing(s), holes in ear lobes (large enough for light
to pass through), or ornamental implantations (such as silicon implants on face,
horns on the forehead, etc). Note: holes in ear lobes must be healed and closed
prior to contracting and shipping to training.
f. Excessive Number. More than four (4) visible and non-visible body
markings (tattoos, brands, piercings, etc.) will be considered excessive. For
this purpose, a small cluster of tattoos that collectively can be covered by the
hand will be considered one (1) tattoo.
3. Certification. I certify that I completely understand the Marine Corps Policy
on the tattoos, brands, and ornamentations. I understand that I will be screened
for tattoos, brands, and body ornamentations, and must complete the Marine Corps
Tattoo Screening Form and that it is strongly recommended that I get no further
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tattoos, brands, or body ornamentations. I further understand I will be screened
prior to shipping and at other times during the officer program for any tattoos,
brands, and body ornamentations received while in the application, selection, and
shipping process for an Officer Program. Tattoos, brands, or ornamentations
received while in the application process or after selection could be
disqualifying or prohibit assignment to highly visible or high profile assignments
as a commissioned officer. Disqualifying or prohibited tattoos may adversely
affect my incentive program or promotion opportunities as a Marine.

__________________________
(Applicant's Printed Name)

_______________________
(Applicant’s Signature)

_______________
(Date)

4. Officer Verification. I certify that I have completely explained the Marine
Corps policy on tattoos, brands, and body ornamentation.
__________________________
(Officer’s Printed Name)

_______________________
(Officer’s Signature)

_______________
(Date)

5. Officer Re-Verification. I certify I have re-verified and recorded any changes
to the Tattoo Screening Form at the time of shipping to Officer Candidate School
training.
__________________________
(Officer’s Printed Name)

_______________________
(Officer’s Signature)

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APPENDIX Q
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
MARINE CORPS POLICY CONCERNING FRATERNIZATION
1. Purpose. The purpose of this document is to ensure that you understand the
Marine Corps policy on fraternization.
2. Policy. Personal relationships between officer and enlisted members that are
unduly familiar and that do not respect differences in grade or rank are
prohibited. Such relationships are prejudicial to good order and discipline and
violate long-standing traditions of naval service. Fraternization may be charged
as on offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The only exceptions are
familial relationships, such as marriages that occur prior to the date of
commissioning and relationships between parents and children or between siblings.
3. Certification. I certify that I have read the Marine Corps policy on
fraternization. I understand that violation of this policy can result in adverse
action to include, but not limited to, disenrollment from Officer Candidates
School, and, once commissioned, processing for administrative discharge, and
courts-martial.

______________________________
Applicant Signature

____________________
Date

______________________________
Applicant Printed Name
4. Marine Officer Verification. I certify that I have completely explained the
Marine Corps policy on fraternization to the above named applicant.

______________________________
Officer Signature

____________________
Date

__________________________________________________________________________________
NAME:
(LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE)
LAST 4 SSN
PROGRAM

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FIRST ENDORSEMENT on (Rank, Full Name)’s (Program Name) application
of (date)
From:
To:
Via:

Subj:

Commanding Officer, (Unit)
Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command
(ON/E)
(1) Commanding Officer, Endorsing Chain of Command
(2) Commanding General, Endorsing Chain of Command
APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 20XX
(NAME OF ENLISTED TO OFFICER PROGRAM APPLYING)

1. The information contained in the basic application and
checklist, has been verified with records on file in this command
and is correct. The applicant meets the basic eligibility
requirements for the (Program Name).
2. The height and weight of the applicant is (inches) and (pounds)
(must list body fat% if over ht/wt standards). Applicant (is/is
not) medically and dentally qualified. The applicant last took the
physical fitness test (PFT) (date) and the combat fitness test (CFT)
(date) and obtained the following scores:
PFT
Pull ups/Flex Arm Hang
Crunches
Run
Total score
CFT Total score

20
100
18:00
300

(100) (females
(100)
(100)
(1st Class)

must use flex arm hang)

300 (1st Class)

3. Provide a statement of recommendation that includes
justification using one of the categories below.
a. Recommended with enthusiasm.
b. Recommended with confidence.
c. Recommended with reservation.
d. Not recommended.
4. The applicant has served in this command ______months and has
______months remaining on current enlistment or extension.
5. (Rank Last Name) has met all requirements for security clearance
eligibility per SECNAVINST 5510.30A and current MARADMIN.
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Subj:

APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 20XX
(NAME OF ENLISTED TO OFFICER PROGRAM APPLYING)

6. (Rank Last Name) has completed financial counseling and is
financially suitable for assignment to an independent duty area.
7. I have screened the applicant for body markings and he/she
does/does not have body markings. (If yes) I have viewed the
applicant’s body markings. Photographs and a written description of
the body markings are provided, and they (are/are not) within the
Marine Corps standards per the Marine Corps Uniform Regulations and
MARADMIN 029/10.
8. The applicant requires a/an (age, traffic offense, other nontraffic offense, misconduct offense, major misconduct offense, drug,
tattoo) waiver. Refer to MCRCO 1100.2 (Short Title MCRC OCM) for
waiver types. (Insert an additional statement if a waiver is being
recommended with justification)
9. Point of contact for this matter is (Rank Full Name), defense
system network (DSN) or commercial telephone numbers, and electronic
mail address (EMAIL). (*Ensure POC is able to respond in a timely
nature for board related issues.)

SIGNATURE OF COMMANDING OFFICER

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APPENDIX S

SAMPLE INTERVIEW BOARD REPORT

(Refer to MCO 1040.43B for board membership)
1.

Command convening board:

_____________________________
(List full address)
_____________________________
_____________________________

2.

Name of applicant:

___________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(M.I.)
___________________________________
(Rank)
(EDIPI/MOS)

3.

Date of rank:

________________________

4. The applicant named above appeared before the interview
board on (date) and the following comments constitute the
members opinion of a majority.
a. MANNER, APPEARANCE, BEARING. (Comment appropriately on
the applicant’s military presence, personal appearance, and
bearing. Is it above, below, or at the standard generally
expected of a Marine officer?)
b. VOICE, LANGUAGE, EXPRESSION, ALERTNESS, ABILITY TO
COMMUNICATE. (Comment appropriately on the applicant’s ability
to project clear, concise and intelligent expression. Does the
applicant readily understand the meaning of questions?)
c. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE. (Comment on the applicant’s
military proficiency, general knowledge of the Marine Corps,
social, and civic awareness.)
d. SELF-CONFIDENCE, PERSONALITY, MOTIVATION. (Comment on
the applicant’s degree of self-confidence, exhibited
personality, motivation for (Program Name) and commission.)
e. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS. Identify qualifications not
previously reported, that would be of particular value as a
commissioned officer.

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5. RECOMMENDATION: (Rank, Full Name) is recommended with
(enthusiasm) (confidence) (reservation) or (not recommended) for
selection for the (Program Name) for assignment to attend a 10week Officer Candidates School course in order to obtain a
commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps.
(Make a summary evaluation of the applicant’s qualifications and
potential for completion of (Program Name) requirements and
anticipated commissioned service).
6. MEMBERS OF THE INTERVIEW BOARD (must be commissioned
officers):
Member:

(Print Full name, rank, component/signature)

Member:

(Print Full name, rank, component/signature)

Member:

(Print Full name, rank, component/signature)

SENIOR MEMBER SIGNATURE

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APPENDIX T
COMMON PROBLEMS WITH MEDICAL FORMS
1.

Report of Medical Examination (DD Form 2808)

a. Marks and Scars must be listed. Tattoos, brandings, body piercings,
etc, must be identified and appropriate color photographs submitted. Do not
send photos of private areas.
b. Dental block must be a Type 1 or 2 documented by a dentist or as an
separate inclosure. Do not send x-rays.
c. EKG is required. A baseline EKG is acceptable. Provide a copy of
the EKG Printout which includes interpretation and signature by the medical
officer.
d. Must contain the HIV AIDS Test results and date tested. HIV drawn or
pending is not acceptable. If not drawn at time of physical examination,
include a copy of the Chronological Record of HIV Testing or LAB printout
from VIROMED LABS.
e. Blood Pressure (sitting position) readings must not be higher than
140/90. If either systolic or diastolic reading is outside the limit, submit
blood pressure readings (sitting position) in a.m. and p.m. for three
consecutive days without prolonged rest or sedation. Annotate any
medications used and include an Internal Medicine consult if considered
appropriate.
f. Distant vision must be corrected to 20/20 using standard corrective
lenses (contacts/pinhole are not acceptable). If uncorrected vision is other
than 20/20, include a manifest refraction showing correction to 20/20. Do
not correct to better than 20/20 to avoid possible disqualification due to
excessive refractive error. If applicant is unable to correct to 20/20
and/or has a high cylindrical value, a determination of keratoconus must be
addressed. The statement "by lenses" is not acceptable.
g. Audiogram must be completed. If any readings are outside the normal
range, submit a repeat audiogram and an ear, nose, and throat (ENT)
consultation.
h. Urinalysis (medical not drug) and serology test must contain complete
results. Test drawn or results pending is not acceptable.
i. Females must have results of a current pelvic exam to include a
current pregnancy test and a PAP Smear with the pathology report included.
j. Affirmative answers should be marked normal or abnormal.
an acceptable answer.
2.

“NE” is not

Report of Medical History (DD Form 2807-1)

a. Affirmative answers to questions on medical history blocks 10 – 28
must be fully explained by the physician in the
block 29 and supporting documents submitted. Only qualified applicants will
be considered by the board.
b. All medical forms must be dated and signed by both the applicant and
the physician.

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3. Aviation applicants must have, in addition to the above, a contact lens
statement, anthropometric measurements, cycloplegic refraction, and other
flight tests per the references.

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APPENDIX U
INFORMATION FOR COMMANDING OFFICERS
1. Background. The enlisted-to-officer commissioning programs supplement
civilian source officer procurement efforts by providing the Marine Corps
with an excellent base of unrestricted officers. Candidates report to OCS
with varying degrees of mental and physical readiness. This readiness, or
lack of it, is a direct reflection of a strong or weak command
precommissioning training. Such command interest is an important factor in
the attitude with which the candidate enters training. Many voluntary
requests for disenrollment can be avoided if the new candidate has been given
personal supervision by a knowledgeable officer.
2. The list below provides helpful suggestions by which commanding officers
may monitor and motivate approved candidates within the command prior to
reporting to OCS.
a. Have candidates briefed on precommissioning training by a locally
assigned lieutenant, if available, who is a recent graduate of The Basic
School. Women applicants should be briefed by a woman officer, whenever
possible.
b. Have candidates participate in a daily monitored program with both
variety and concentration on physical fitness. Emphasis should be placed on
endurance exercises such as running, upper body development (both of which
should be on occasion completed in boots), and circuit training.
c.

Encourage candidates to view the OCS website at www.ocs.usmc.mil.

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APPENDIX W
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING DENTAL REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING
OFFICER CANDIDATES SCHOOL
“I have been advised by my Commanding Officer (CO)/Officer Selection
Officer (OSO)/Marine Officer Instructor (MOI)/Inspector-Instructor (I-I) that
it is my personal responsibility to ensure that all dental defects are
corrected and orthodontic appliances are removed prior to reporting to
training. Failure to obtain a dental examination from a qualified dentist
and correction of any deficiencies to include caries (cavities), partial
plates, caps, root canals, and extractions may be grounds for my
disenrollment prior to the commencement of training at Officer Candidates
School, Quantico,
Virginia”.

___________________________
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE

____________________________________
WITNESSING OFFICER'S SIGNATURE

____________
DATE

____________
DATE

(The cursory dental check received at a Military Entrance Processing Station
does not constitute a proper dental examination per the medical provisions of
an Officer Candidates Program.)

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APPENDIX X
Form of Agreement
I understand that upon acceptance of an appointment as a midshipman or cadet
I am legally obligated to serve on active duty as follows:
a. If I complete the NROTC Scholarship Program and am commissioned, four
years as an officer; if I graduate from a Federal service academy and am
commissioned, five years as an officer;
b. If I am disenrolled from a Federal service academy for reasons other
than physical disability before completing the requirements for graduation
but after completion of my second academic year, I will serve as an enlisted
member for a period of time to be determined by the Secretary of the Navy.
If I am a Reserve component Marine, I will serve the remainder of my
obligated service in the SMCR;
c. If I am disenrolled from the NROTC Scholarship Program for reasons
other than physical disability before completing the requirements for
graduation but after completion of my first academic year, I will serve as an
enlisted member for a period of two years or for a period of time remaining
on my then current enlistment contract at the option of the Secretary of the
Navy;
d. If I complete the requirements for a degree and refuse to accept a
commission, I will serve on active duty (prior active duty), or be reassigned to an SMCR unit (prior SMCR), as an enlisted member for a period of
four years; and
e. I also understand that completion of a service obligation acquired by
a prior enlistment in no way exempts me from any additional service
obligation incurred as a result of attendance of a Federal service academy or
participation in the NROTC Scholarship Program.

______________________________
Signature of Witness
Typed Name/Date of Signature

__________________________________
Signature of Appointee
Typed Name and SSN and Date

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APPENDIX Y
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
MARINE CORPS POLICY ON SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT
1. Purpose. The purpose of this document is a notification of the Marine
Corps policy concerning sexual assault and sexual harassment.
2. Policy. Sexual assault and sexual harassment are prohibited in the
United States Marine Corps. Furthermore, any instances of non-adherence to
this policy by a Marine can result in disciplinary or administrative action.
a. Sexual Assault. Sexual assault is a crime and defined as intentional
sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abise of
authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent.
b. Sexual Harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of sex
driscrimination involving unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a secual nature when:
(1) Submission of such conduct is made either explicitly or
implicitly a team or condition of a person’s job, pay, or career, or
(2) Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a person is used as
a basis for career or employment decisions affecting that person, or
(3) Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably
interfering with an individual’s work performance or creates an intimidating,
hostile, or offensive working envirvonment.
3. Certification. I certify that I understand the Marine Corps policy
regarding sexual assault and sexual harassment; and that sexual assault and
sexual harassment in the Marine Corps is prohibited. I understand that I am
expected to report any instance of sexual assault or sexual harassment.
Furthermore, the Marine Corps will conduct formal training about Sexual
Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) at recruit training and throughout
assignments in the Marine Corps.

_________________________
Applicant’s Signature

_________________________
Date

_________________________
Applicant’s Printed Name

_________________________
Last 4 SSN

4. Recruiter Verification. I verify tht I have explained the Marine Corps
policy on sexual assault and sexual harassment to the above named applicant.
_________________________
Recruiter’s Signature

_________________________
Date

5. MEPS LNCO Certification. I certify the above named applicant understands
the Marine Corps policy on sexual assault and sexual harassment.
_________________________
MEPS LNCO Signature

_________________________
Date

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