MCO 7220R.39 — Selected Reserve Incentive Program (srip)

MCO 7220R.39 governs policy and procedures for the Marine Corps Selected Reserve Incentive Program and its monetary incentives.

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  • Publication number: MCO 7220R.39
  • Title: SELECTED RESERVE INCENTIVE PROGRAM (SRIP)
  • Date: 28 Jan 2016
  • Proponent: 07000 Financial Management
  • Status: New

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MCO 7220R.39 covers incentive categories, eligibility, TFRS submissions, payment methods, and incentive obligations. It requires Marines receiving an incentive for an authorized skill to serve their contractual obligation in the designated skill and unit, unless excused by CMC (RA).

Applies to: All officers and enlisted Marines that agree to continue serving in the SelRes are eligibile for pay, incentives and bonuses as specified in the MCBUL 7220 series MARADMINs.

Topics covered

  • Selected Reserve incentive categories
  • Incentive eligibility
  • TFRS submissions
  • Bonus control numbers
  • Incentive payment methods
  • Incentive termination and recoupment
  • Recoupment exceptions

Questions and answers

What does MCO 7220R.39 require from Marines who receive an incentive for an authorized skill?

Marines who receive an incentive for an authorized skill will serve their entire contractual obligation in the skill and unit for which the bonus was authorized, unless excused by CMC (RA). (paragraph 3)

What system must be used to submit Selected Reserve Incentive Program requests?

TFRS is the system of record which will be used for the submission of all SRIP requests. (paragraph 3)

What eligibility requirement applies to prior service or Active Reserve Marines?

Prior Service or Active Reserve (AR) Marines must be released from active duty under honorable conditions. (paragraph 3)

What retirement pay restriction applies to incentive eligibility?

The member must not be in receipt of or entitled to receive retirement or retainer pay. (paragraph 3)

When will termination and recoupment not occur after an involuntary transfer to the IRR?

Termination and Recoupment will not occur if the Marine: 1. Is required to involuntarily transfer to the IRR due to a unit deactivation or redesignation and there is no other unit with structure for the Marine’s PMOS within reasonable commuting distance. (paragraph 9)

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