MCO 5216.19A governs the use and completion of the NAVMC 10274 Administrative Action (AA) Form for routine actions.
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It addresses the form’s use in routine correspondence, administrative actions, recurring reports, and requests through command channels. It also provides block-by-block completion instructions and retention requirements for form records.
Applies to: This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
The AA Form should be used when no other form is prescribed or no other type of communication is required and, where appropriate, to take the place of formal letter-type correspondence as contained in reference (a). (paragraph 4)
Use of the AA Form is in no way intended to replace verbal communications between a Marine and the commanding officer. (paragraph 4)
When the AA Form has been used by a Marine to make an official request, and the request is denied, the immediate endorsing senior in the chain of command will personally return the request with the commander's disapproval endorsement to the originator. (paragraph 4)
Retain record copies of the AA Form, with approval or disapproval endorsement .to include all supporting documentation and destroy when 2 years old or when purpose is served, whichever is earlier, per reference (c). (paragraph 6)
Insert pertinent directive or authority. Insert "None" or "NA," as appropriate.