MARADMIN 459/26
MODIFICATION TO THE EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM OUTSIDE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES AND DESIGNATED REMOTE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ASSIGNMENT REVIEW PROCESS
R 281542Z SEP 26 MARADMIN 459/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MF// SUBJ/MODIFICATION TO THE EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM OUTSIDE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES AND DESIGNATED REMOTE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ASSIGNMENT REVIEW PROCESS// REF/A/MSGID:DOC/DOD/YMD:1OCT2024// REF/B/MSGID:DOC/BUMED-M3/27JUL2016// REF/C/MSGID:DOC/SECNAV/26FEB2020// REF/D/MSGID:DOC/USMC/30DEC2025// REF/E/MSGID:DOC/USMC/8OCT2020// NARR/REF A IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTRUCTION 6000.20, FAMILY MEMBER TRAVEL SCREENING. REF B IS BUREAU OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY INSTRUCTION 1300.2B, SUITABILITY SCREENING, MEDICAL ASSIGNMENT SCREENING, AND EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION AND ENROLLMENT. REF C IS SECNAVINST 5300.39B, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY OVERSEAS SCREENING PROGRAM. REF D IS MARADMIN 633/25, ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS FAMILY MEMBER TRAVEL SCREENING CELL. REF E IS MCO 1754.4C, EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM// POC/BRITTNEY WHALAN/NAF5/MFY1/TEL: 703-784-0298/ EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. This MARADMIN informs the force of the modification to the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) assignment review process. This change streamlines and simplifies the screening procedure for Marines and their family members, aligning EFMP-enrolled Marines with the standard Overseas Suitability Screening (OSS) timeline. 2. Background. In accordance with reference (a), all Marines and their family members must initiate OSS upon receipt of an OCONUS or designated remote Continental United States (CONUS) assignment, regardless of EFMP enrollment status. Previously, EFMP-enrolled families were required to complete a separate EFMP review prior to initiating the OSS process. This created a duplicative review of medical and educational requirements and delayed the assignment process for EFMP-enrolled families compared to their non-enrolled peers. 2.a. Effective immediately, the EFMP OCONUS assignment review is eliminated to include designated remote CONUS locations, Hawaii and Alaska. This modification removes the duplicative review of medical and educational needs for EFMP-enrolled families, allowing them to initiate their OSS process in a comparable timeframe to non-enrolled peers. 2.b. The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) remains the determining authority for medical, dental, and educational suitability for all Marines and their family members for overseas or designated remote CONUS assignments. 2.c. Per reference (b), designated remote CONUS locations are: Bridgeport, CA; San Clemente Island, CA; San Nicolas Island, CA; Key West, FL; Fallon, NV; Sugar Grove, WV; Kodiak, AK; Barking Sands, HI; and all of Hawaii and Alaska for medically enrolled EFMP family members only, per reference (c). 3. In accordance with reference (d), the Headquarters, United States Marine Corps (HQMC) Family Member Travel Screening (FMTS) Cell serves as the primary liaison for Marines, monitors, and commands with BUMED. It provides proactive support and individual assistance for Marines and their families navigating the OSS process. For assistance, the FMTS Cell may be contacted at [email protected]. 4. This MARDMIN applies to the Active Component, members of the Selected Reserve, Marines on Active-Duty Operational Support Orders, their family members, and when authorized by law, other populations such as civilian personnel. 5. This MARADMIN is cancelled once incorporated into reference (e). 6. Release authorized by Lieutenant General William J. Bowers, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//