MARADMIN 539/26
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE TO MARADMIN 189/26 POLICY ON SERVICE EXTENSIONS DURING INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION PROCESSING
R 282011Z OCT 26 MARADMIN 539/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP// SUBJ/ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE TO MARADMIN 189/26 POLICY ON SERVICE EXTENSIONS DURING INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION PROCESSING// REF/A/MSGID/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP/R231015ZAPR26// AMPN/REF A IS MARADMIN 189/26 IMPLEMENTING POLICY ON PRIORITIZING MILITARY EXCELLENCE AND READINESS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION, PROCESSING, AND INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION OF MARINES// POC/MPO/EMAIL: [email protected]/TEL: (703) 784-9632// POC/CDA/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/MMSR2ENLISTED/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/MMSR2OFFICER/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/BUMED DAC/EMAIL: USN.NCR.BUMEDFCHVA.MBX.BUMED-DEPLOYABILITY- [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/ 1. PURPOSE. This MARADMIN announces an immediate administrative update to reference (a). Specifically, the removal of paragraph 11., Eligibility for Extension. The authority to grant service extensions to Marines undergoing involuntary administrative separation processing under the purview of reference (a) is rescinded. 2. BACKGROUND. Reference (a) established procedures for identifying and processing Marines for involuntary separation. To ensure efficient administrative throughput, service extensions will no longer be used to delay or prolong the administrative separation process. 3. ACTION 3.a. Effective immediately, command elements shall not submit, endorse, or approve requests for extensions of service (to include NAVMC Form 10274) for the purpose of allowing administrative separation processing under reference (a). 3.b. Marines currently being processed for involuntary administrative separation under reference (a) who reach their Expiration of Active Service (EAS) prior to the completion of separation proceedings will be separated on their scheduled EAS. 4. PROACTIVE SUPPORT. Commanders will continue to support impacted Marines during the separation process by advising them of available mental health, financial, and separation resources while maintaining positive engagement. 5. RESOURCES. Commanders and leaders are reminded that resources remain available to support transitioning personnel. Military OneSource is accessible 24/7 at 1-800-342-9647 or via www.militaryonesource.mil to assist Marines and their families. 6. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force. 7. Release authorized by Lieutenant General William J. Bowers, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//