PROCEDURAL GUIDANCE FOR MCO 1900.16 NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH DODI 1332.14

R 081532Z JUN 26
MARADMIN 267/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/PROCEDURAL GUIDANCE FOR MCO 1900.16 NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH DODI 1332.14//
REF/A/DOC/CMC/15 FEB 2019//
REF/B/DOC/DOD/1 AUG 2024//
NARR/REF A IS MCO 1900.16 SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT MANUAL
(MARCORSEPMAN). REF B is DOD INSTRUCTION 1332.14 ENLISTED
ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATIONS//
POC//MR. LUCAS X. ROMAN/MMSR2 HEAD/EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC//GYSGT JIAWEI LIN/MMSR2E ADMIN CHIEF/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This MARADMIN provides forth coming changes and
procedural guidance regarding the notification requirements
outlined in reference (a), to ensure immediate compliance with the
mandates directed in reference (b).
2. When executing the separation procedures detailed in paragraph
6303.3 of reference (a), commands must ensure the notification
requirements directed in reference (b) are addressed.
2.a. In addition to the requirements listed in Paragraph 6303.3.a,
commands are directed to include the following statement during
notification:
"A statement of the Marine's right to submit statements in
accordance with reference (b), paragraph 5.11."
3. When utilizing the notification templates provided in Figure 6-2,
6-2A, 6-3, and 6-3A of reference (a), commands must incorporate the
following additional language to ensure full compliance with
reference (b).
3.a. For Figure 6-2 and 6-3 incorporate the following as an
additional numbered paragraph:
"In accordance with DoD Instruction 1332.14, if you made an
unrestricted report of sexual assault and are recommended for
involuntary separation from the U.S. Marine Corps within 1 year
of final disposition of your sexual assault case, you may
submit a written request to the first General or Flag Officer
in your Separation Authority's chain of command to review the
circumstances of and grounds for involuntary separation before
the Separation Authority approves the final separation action.
(a) If you submit a timely request before final separation action,
you may not be separated until the General Officer or Flag Officer
conducting the review concurs with the circumstances of the grounds
for the involuntary separation.
(b) If you fail to submit the request before the final
separation action is complete such request will not be considered.
However, you may apply to the Board for Correction of Naval Records
for consideration."
3.b. For Figure 6-2A and 6-3A, incorporate the following as an
additional numbered paragraph:
"____ I understand that, in accordance with DoD Instruction
1332.14 paragraph 5.11, if I made an unrestricted report of sexual
assault and I am recommended for involuntary separation from the
U.S. Marine Corps within 1 year of final disposition of my sexual
assault case, I may submit a written request to the first General
or Flag Officer in my chain of command to review the circumstances
of and grounds for my involuntary separation before the Separation
Authority approves the final separation action.
(a) ____ I understand that if I submit a request before final
separation action, I may not be separated until the General Officer
or Flag Officer conducting the review concurs with the circumstances
of the grounds for the involuntary separation.
(b) ____ I understand that if I fail to submit my request before
the final separation action is complete, such request will not be
considered. However, I may apply to the Board for Correction of
Naval Records for consideration."
4. Administrative separation processing will be conducted based
upon the MARCORSEPMAN in effect on the date the respondent was
notified.
5. Marines impacted by DoD Instruction 1332.14, paragraph 5.11,
who have already been notified of involuntary separation at the
time this MARADMIN is released may still submit a written request
to the First General Officer in the requestor's chain of command
requesting a review of the circumstances of and grounds for
involuntary separation before the Separation Authority approves the
final separation action.
6. This Manual is published electronically and can be accessed
online via the Marine Corps website at the Marine Corps Publications
Electronic Library.
7. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
8. Release authorized by Lieutenant General William J. Bowers,
Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//