MCO 1130.80B — Prior Service And Reserve Augmentation Enlistments Into The Regular Marine...

MCO 1130.80B governs prior service and reserve augmentation enlistments into the Regular Marine Corps.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1130.80B
  • Title: PRIOR SERVICE AND RESERVE AUGMENTATION ENLISTMENTS INTO THE REGULAR MARINE...
  • Date: 14 Nov 2016
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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It defines broken service and continuous reenlistments, eligibility categories, age restrictions, accession limits, and processing under FTAP and STAP guidelines. It requires eligibility for reentry, sets reenlistment terms and pay-grade treatment, and addresses bonus and separation pay eligibility.

Applies to: All former active duty Marines and Marine reservists, reenlisting in the Marine Corps will be reenlisted in accordance with the provisions of this Order.

Topics covered

  • Broken service reenlistments
  • Continuous reenlistments
  • Reserve Marines reenlisting on active duty
  • Age restrictions
  • FTAP and STAP processing
  • Reenlistment terms
  • Bonus eligibility

Questions and answers

What RE codes qualify former Marines for broken service reenlistment?

Former Marines must be assigned a RE Code of RE-1A or RE1B. (paragraph 1)

What happens when a Marine has an RE-3H code?

Marines who were discharged for humanitarian reasons (with an RE-3H code) must have their humanitarian situation resolved and then contact CMC (MMER) to have the RE-3H code removed before applying. (paragraph 1)

Can applicants who received separation pay reenlist?

Applicants cannot have received separation pay or Voluntary Separation Pay/Temporary Early Retirement Authority. (paragraph 1)

When may Marines with a constructive age of 32 or over reenlist?

Marines whose constructive age is 32 or over may not reenlist without an approved waiver. (paragraph 1)

How long are reenlistments under the continuous reenlistment policy?

All reenlistments will be for 48 months unless otherwise prescribed by the Former Active Duty and Reserve SNCO and Officer Enlistment/Reenlistment Evaluation Selection Board. (paragraph 2)

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