MCO 1001R.65 governs Reserve Officer Commissioning Programs policies and procedures for commissioning officers in the SMCR.
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The publication covers OCC-R, RECP, and MCP-R eligibility, applications, assignments, service obligations, training, and commissioning. It requires an eight-year MSO, OCS and subsequent training, and provides rules for selection, training failure, records, and fraternization.
Applies to: qualified civilians and enlisted members of Marine Corps active and reserve components
Officers participating in Reserve Component (RC) commissioning programs incur an eight-year Military Service Obligation (MSO) at the time of commissioning of which a minimum of four years will be served in the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR). (paragraph 2)
Prior enlisted service does not count towards the MSO (e.g. Return to Active Duty). (paragraph 2)
Applicants accepted into this program will be required to attend Officer Candidates School, a ten-week Officer Candidates Class conducted at the Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC), Quantico, Virginia. (paragraph 4)
Candidates must have satisfactorily earned a baccalaureate level degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university prior to applying for the program. (paragraph 2)
Must be at least 20 years of age and less than 30 years of age on date of appointment to commissioned grade. (paragraph 2)