MCO 1040R.31 — Marine Corps Reserve Enlisted Retention And Career Development Program

MCO 1040R.31 governs the Marine Corps Reserve career retention program, including career planning, counseling, reenlistment and extensions.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1040R.31
  • Title: MARINE CORPS RESERVE ENLISTED RETENTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
  • Date: 26 Jun 2020
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: New

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The publication covers the selection, assignment, training, duties, work areas and recognition of Career Planning Personnel. It establishes interview requirements, reenlistment eligibility, submission procedures, retention requests and case-file management.

Topics covered

  • Career Planning Personnel
  • Career planning interviews
  • Reenlistment eligibility
  • Enlistment extensions
  • Retention request submissions
  • Career retention records

Questions and answers

What is the primary mission of a Career Planner?

The primary mission of the Career Planner and Collateral Duty Career Planner is to advise commanders and Marines on all aspects of retention. (paragraph 7)

Where must a Career Planner's office be located?

The Career Planner must have a dedicated office space located in an area that is readily accessible to all Marines during normal working hours and provides privacy during an interview. (paragraph 7)

Who must receive the prescribed required interviews?

The prescribed required interviews will be conducted, as applicable, with all enlisted Marines, regardless of rank. (paragraph 5)

How early must retention-related requests be submitted?

Retention-related requests will be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the Marine’s current RECC/ECC/EAS unless otherwise authorized by current submission guidelines. (paragraph 8)

What is the rule for reenlistment lengths?

Reenlistment lengths will not be approved for less than 12 months. (paragraph 5)

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