MCO 1130.56E — Total Force Recruiting

MCO 1130.56E governs the Marine Corps total force recruiting program, including Regular and Reserve manpower requirements.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1130.56E
  • Title: TOTAL FORCE RECRUITING
  • Date: 13 May 2025
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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MCO 1130.56E describes recruiting command relationships, mission shares, quality standards, quotas, and personnel requirements. It covers recruiting support programs, Reserve recruiting activities, and processing at Military Entrance Processing Stations.

Topics covered

  • Total force recruiting
  • Military personnel requirements
  • Recruiting support programs
  • Reserve Recruiter Aides
  • Extended Active Duty Recruiters
  • Individual Mobilization Augmentee Program
  • Military Entrance Processing Stations

Questions and answers

Who conducts Marine Corps Reserve recruiting?

CG MCRC conducts all United States Marine Corps (USMC) Reserve recruiting in coordination with the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve (COMMARFORRES) and the Director, Reserve Affairs (RA). (paragraph 3)

Who sets Marine Corps recruiting mission shares and quotas?

Annually, the CG MCRC determines mission shares, and publishes planning guidance, quality standards, and quotas for the procurement of qualified individuals to meet the established personnel strength levels, Officer and Enlisted, of the Total Force Marine Corps. (paragraph 2)

How long can a Reserve Recruiter Aide serve on temporary active duty?

Tour lengths of 139 days may be extended up through 179 days in a fiscal year. (paragraph 2)

Where are mental and physical examinations and non-prior service enlistment processing primarily conducted?

MEPS are designated as the primary site for accomplishing mental and physical examinations and other Non-Prior Service enlistment processing. (paragraph 2)

What are Marine Corps commanders required to do for recruiting?

As detailed in reference (f), all Marine Corps commanders shall assist the recruiting program to the fullest extent possible. (paragraph 2)

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