MCO 1001.59A — Active Duty For Operational Suppport (ados) In Support Of The Total Force...

MCO 1001.59A governs policies and procedures for assigning Reserve Component personnel to active duty through the ADOS Program.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1001.59A
  • Title: ACTIVE DUTY FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPPORT (ADOS) IN SUPPORT OF THE TOTAL FORCE...
  • Date: 19 Jan 2011
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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MCO 1001.59A covers ADOS categories, funding sources, component codes, orders, eligibility, active service, and end strength. It requires authenticated orders, submission timelines, screening, approvals, reporting, and funding oversight.

Applies to: This order establishes policies and procedures for the authorized assignment of RC personnel to AD under the ADOS Program per references (a) through (v).

Topics covered

  • ADOS assignments
  • Active service limits
  • End strength accounting
  • Orders to active duty
  • ADOS funding categories
  • Separations pay screening
  • ADOS Budget Working Group

Questions and answers

How long can conventional ADOS last?

Short-term is defined as: (a) One-year or less for conventional ADOS. (paragraph 4)

How much notice is required to terminate ADOS orders?

As a volunteer program, Marines serving on ADOS may terminate orders by providing at least two weeks notice; likewise Commanders may terminate a Marine's ADOS orders provided that the Marine is given at least two weeks notice. (paragraph 4)

Can Marines perform ADOS without official orders?

In accordance with reference (h), Marines without official orders are not authorized to perform ADOS. (paragraph 3)

How early must ADOS requests be submitted?

Requests for ADOS orders shall be submitted via the chain of command to the appropriate funding source at least 30 days prior to the effective date. (paragraph 2)

When do ADOS orders require 60-day submission?

Orders exceeding 365 days continuous AD (conventional ADOS), end strength exclusions, or five years continuous AD (including mobilization) require submission at least 60 days prior to the effective date for screening by DC M&RA. (paragraph 2)

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