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1.      What is the purpose of the Reserves?

Provide trained units and qualified individuals to be available for active duty in the Marine Corps in time of war                                and National Emergency

1.      What is the definition of the Selected Marine Corps Reserve?

The portion of the Ready Reserve consisting of members in a drill status and personnel performing Initial Active Duty for Training (IIADT)

1.      What is the definition of Individual Ready Reserve?

Portion of the Ready Reserve whose members are not affiliated with the SMCR unit and who are not on active duty (includes ready reservists who have completed their military service obligation and are in the   Ready Reserve by voluntary agreement)

1.      What is the definition of Standby Reserves?

The element of the Marine Corps Reserve that is composed of individuals who may be ordered to active duty only in time of a national emergency declared by Congress

1.      What is the definition of Retired Reserves?

Members of the Marine Corps Reserve whose names are carried on a retired list pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 274

1.      What are the general benefits awarded to Reservists?

The MGIB-RS – noncontributory financial assistance for education

Training opportunities same as Regular Marine Corps

Work in a Reserve unit near your home or school

Work only 1 weekend a month and receive 4 days pay for 2 days drill

Travel and train with special pay for 2 weeks each year

Pride of being a Marine without leaving home

1.      How many days must a Reservist drill each month?

Two  (2) days

1.      What is the minimum participation required of a reservist each year?

Minimum attendance and satisfactory performance of 48 scheduled drills (one weekend per month) and not less than 14 days (exclusive travel of time) of active duty training during each year of the contract.

1.      What is the maximum distance a reservist is authorized to travel to drill?

Must reside within a 50 mile radius of the drill site, that does not exceed a distance that can be traveled by automobile under average conditions of traffic, weather, and roads within an hour and a half

-Waiver-

Must reside within a 100 mile radius of the drill site, that does not exceed a distance that can be traveled by automobile under average conditions of traffic, weather, and roads within 3 hours if government meals and quarters are provided

1.      What is the purpose for the Reserve Optional Enlistment Program (ROEP)?

To offer applicants ENLISTMENT OPTIONS based on the length of their active reserve time

1.      What are the four options for the Marine Corps Reserve Optional Enlistment Program?

6x2 Component Code K4

5x3 Component Code B5

4x4 Component Code K9

3x5 Component Code K8

(know the codes)

1.      What are the incentives for the Marine Corps Reserve Optional Enlistment Program?

Enlist for a specific MOS required by the SMCR unit that the individual will be attending

No Promotion Incentives

No Other Incentives

1.      What is the purpose for the Incremental Initial Active duty for Training Program (IIADT)?

To attract highly qualified, non-prior service applicant for enlistment into the Marine Corps Reserves

1.      What are the eligibility requirements for the Incremental Initial Active duty for Training Program?

Mental:

Tier I, senior or graduate, who has been accepted for enrollment on a full time basis in a junior college, community college, university, or approved vocational school

AFQT and GT scores are dependent on requirements listed for the MOS which the applicant enlisted for and meet the requirements as described in the MPPM and MOS Manual

Moral:

Must meet requirements for the MPPM and qualify for the MOS selected

Physical:

Must meet requirements for the MPPM and qualify for the MOS selected

Other:

Must enlist for the 6x2 (K4)

1.      What are the incentives for the Incremental Initial Active duty for Training Program?

The opportunity to continue, without delay, full-time education while serving as a member of the SMCR

Enlist for a specific MOS required by the SMCR unit, provided the initial skill training is less than 10 weeks unless authorized by the CMC

No Promotion Incentives

1.      What is the purpose for the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP)?

To provide a monetary incentive to attract highly qualified individuals to certain vital MOS’s needed by certain Marine Corps Reserve units

Mental:

Must be a Tier I graduate or a senior expected to graduate

AFQT of 31 and GT not required FOR MALES

AFQT of 50 and GT not required FOR FEMALES

Must possess qualifying scores for the MOS selected and meet standards of the MPPM and MOS manual

Moral:

Must meet requirements for the MPPM and qualify for the MOS selected

Physical:

Must meet requirements for the MPPM and qualify for the MOS selected

Other:

Never previously served in any component of the Armed Forces of the United States

Is not enlisting to qualify for a civilian position where membership in the Marine Corps is a condition of employment

Is not enlisting for voluntary assignment to full time active duty, or active duty for training, in excess of 90 days, in support of a Reserve program

1.      What are the incentives for the Selected Reserve Incentive Program?

Bonus of $4,000 payable as follows:

              $2,000 upon satisfactory completion of IADT (including MOS training)

              $400 after satisfactory completion off the 2^nd year

              $400 after satisfactory completion off the 3^rd year

              $400 after satisfactory completion off the 4^th year

              $400 after satisfactory completion off the 5^th year

              $400 after satisfactory completion off the 6^th year

Other:                                                                                

Enlist for a specific MOS required by the SMCR unit

No Promotion Incentives