NAVMC 1754.11 — Family Advocacy Program Procedures

NAVMC 1754.11 governs Marine Corps procedures for active duty expedited transfers involving domestic abuse and sexual assault.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 1754.11
  • Title: FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROCEDURES
  • Date: 3 Jun 2020
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: New

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It covers command procedures, Family Advocacy Program coordination, request confidentiality, transfer preferences, and approval decisions. It requires written requests, encrypted forwarding, and specified timelines for command action.

Applies to: Commanders, Family Advocacy Program Managers, supporting organizations, and individual Marines and Sailors are required to comply with the procedures contained in the enclosures to this NAVMC.

Topics covered

  • Expedited transfer requests
  • Domestic abuse reports
  • Sexual assault reports
  • Request confidentiality
  • Preferred transfer locations
  • Credible report determinations
  • Family Advocacy Program coordination

Questions and answers

How are expedited transfer requests sent to HQMC FAP?

All ET requests, to include those executed in the Reserve Component with the exception of Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), are forwarded via encrypted email to HQMC FAP. (paragraph 3)

How does a Marine start an expedited transfer request for domestic abuse?

Marines who file an unrestricted report of domestic abuse and elect to file an ET, initiate the process in writing to their CO using the template in enclosure (1). (paragraph 3)

How many preferred transfer locations must an expedited transfer request include?

ET requests include a minimum of three preferred locations for transfer, all of which must be a major base or station. (paragraph 3)

Are Inspector-Instructor Duty Stations available for expedited transfer?

Inspector-Instructor Duty Stations are not an option unless a Marine is pre-qualified for that duty at the time of the ET. (paragraph 3)

How quickly must a commanding officer determine whether a domestic abuse report is credible?

The CO documents receipt of the request in writing and makes a credible report determination within 72 hours of receiving the request. (paragraph 3)

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