MCO 1650.17F governs the administration, operation, and reporting of the Marine Corps Military Incentive Awards Program.
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MCO 1650.17F covers suggestions, inventions, and scientific achievements, including eligibility, award authority, funding, and forms. It requires annual program reports and sets a three-year retention period for related records, reports, and case files.
Applies to: All active duty Marines, officer and enlisted, and Marine Corps Reserve members on active duty are eligible to participate in the program.
All active duty Marines, officer and enlisted, and Marine Corps Reserve members on active duty are eligible to participate in the program. (paragraph 1)
Local commanders are delegated the authority to approve payment of awards up to and including $5,000. (paragraph 2)
Recommendations involving cash awards in excess of $5,000 will be forwarded to the CMC (MPC) for consideration. (paragraph 2)
Records, reports, and case files generated as a result of implementing this Order will be retained for a period of 3 years and destroyed. (paragraph 8)