MCO 1001.61A — Policy And Procedures For Sourcing Personnel To Meet Individual...

MCO 1001.61A governs Marine Corps policy and procedures for sourcing, mobilizing, and tracking Individual Augmentation Marines and requirements.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1001.61A
  • Title: POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR SOURCING PERSONNEL TO MEET INDIVIDUAL...
  • Date: 22 Feb 2013
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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The publication addresses IA definitions and types, requirement validation, sourcing through MCMPS, volunteering, shortfalls, RECLAMA procedures, funding, orders, medical holds, and legal holds. It requires specified commands and Marines to follow sourcing, screening, approval, mobilization, and tracking procedures.

Applies to: Civilians are not included in the population covered in this Order.

Topics covered

  • Individual Augmentation requirements
  • IA sourcing and mobilization
  • Marine Corps Mobilization Processing System
  • RECLAMA procedures
  • ADOS-CO orders
  • Manpower funding
  • Medical hold
  • Legal hold

Questions and answers

What system provides a qualified Marine for a tasked IA requirement?

MCMPS is the official Service system in which to provide a qualified Marine to fill a tasked IA requirement. (paragraph 3)

What must Marines submit when volunteering for an IA requirement?

Marines who desire to volunteer to deploy IAW references (f), (m) and (n), must have their AA Forms favorably endorsed by the member's chain of command through the MARFOR level. (paragraph 4)

Is email coordination an official RECLAMA?

Email coordination is not considered an official RECLAMA. (paragraph 7)

Are IAs intended to permanently increase manning levels?

IAs are not intended to serve as a permanent increase to manning levels. (paragraph 3)

What approval is required before a Reserve Marine is assigned to medical hold?

Reserve Marines must be approved in the Marine Corps Medical Entitlement Data System (MCMEDS) prior to being assigned to a medical hold status. (paragraph 6)

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