MCO 1300R.65D — Reserve Command Screening Program (rcsp)

MCO 1300R.65D governs the Reserve Command Screening Program for evaluating and slating officers to reserve commanding officer billets.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1300R.65D
  • Title: RESERVE COMMAND SCREENING PROGRAM (RCSP)
  • Date: 14 Aug 2017
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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It establishes an annual nonstatutory board, sets eligibility criteria and tour lengths, and defines board membership and slating processes. It requires written responses to command selections and sets limits for commanding officer tours.

Topics covered

  • Reserve command screening
  • Commanding officer billet slating
  • Board membership
  • Command tour lengths
  • Officer selection criteria
  • Command selection responses

Questions and answers

How long is a normal RCSP commanding officer tour?

The normal tour length for RCSP billets is 24 months. (paragraph 2)

Can an RCSP commanding officer tour exceed 36 months?

Under no circumstance will a commanding officer assignment extend beyond 36 months without approval from CMC (RA). (paragraph 2)

How soon must slated officers respond to a command selection?

Officers slated to RCSP billets must accept, request deferment, or decline their assignment in writing to CMC (RA) by returning their acceptance/declination letter within 30 days of notification. (paragraph 6)

What happens if an officer does not respond to a command selection?

Officers who fail to respond within 30 days will be considered to have declined command and the officer’s OMPF will be updated accordingly. (paragraph 6)

What happens when a commanding officer billet becomes vacant?

Should a commanding officer billet incur a vacancy, the permanent replacement will be selected by CMC (RA) from eligible officers selected as alternates on the most recent board. (paragraph 8)

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