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MARADMIN 163/21

Fiscal Year 2021 Active Component Manpower Cross-FY Extensions

This MARADMIN announces a Fiscal Year 2021 retention plan allowing eligible First Term Marines in specific MOSs with an EAS in FY21 to apply for 24-month extensions to meet future manpower needs. Marines in certain MOSs are eligible for prorated Selective Retention Bonuses (SRB) based on their bonus zone and rank in exchange for the extension.

Issued: March 24, 2021
1.  PURPOSE.  This MARADMIN announces the Manpower and Reserve Affairs (MRA) plan for active component cross-FY extensions to support future manpower inventory requirements.<br>
2.  BACKGROUND.  In response to future manpower changes, MRA has developed a short term retention plan that allows First Term Marines the opportunity to extend their service in order to fulfill the manpower needs of the Marine Corps.  Marines extending their service will be authorized to submit for reenlistment following the extension utilizing all resources of the Marine Corps.  Eligible FY21 First Term Marines are still encouraged to seek reenlistment if boatspaces remain in their Primary MOS.<br>
3.  Concept of Operations.<br>
3.A.  Targeted First Term Marines with an EAS in FY21 are eligible to apply for a 24 month extension.  Limited quotas in the following MOSs are eligible to apply for an extension:  0261, 0311, 0313, 0321, 0331, 0352, 0451, 0511, 0621, 0847, 1142, 1371, 2131, 2141, 2171, 2311, 2611, 2621, 2631, 2641, 2651, 2841, 2862, 2871, 4512, 5939, 5951, 5952, 5953, 5954, 5974, 5979, 6074, 6092, 6124, 6132, 6154, 6156, 6176, 6212, 6217, 6218, 6222, 6223, 6227, 6252, 6256, 6257, 6258, 6276, 6282, 6287, 6288, 6317, 6326, 6332, 6337, 6338, 6483, 6492, 6499, 6694, 7011, 7212, 7236, 7257, 7314<br>
3.A.1.  Eligible first term MOSs identified above that rate a Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) as outlined in reference (A), reference (B), and reference (C) are eligible for a prorated SRB amount based on bonus zone in exchange for a 24 month extension.  Details on calculating the prorated SRB amount are found in reference (E).  Limited quotas exist for MOSs listed in paragraph 3.A and eligible Marines are encouraged to submit early.<br>
3.A.1.a.  First term Marines listed in paragraph 3.A.1 who fall into Zone A are eligible for the following prorated SRB amounts in exchange for a 24 month extension in addition to remaining obligated service:<br>
PMOS          E3        E4       E5 &amp; Above<br>
0261     6,600      7,500        8,400<br>
0311     4,000      5,000        6,000<br>
0313     4,000      5,000        6,000<br>
0321    16,250     17,500       18,750<br>
0331     4,000      5,000        6,000<br>
0352     4,000      5,000        6,000<br>
0451     3,200      3,600        4,000<br>
0847     1,600      1,800        2,000<br>
2171     2,000      2,600        3,000<br>
2611    21,250     22,500       23,750<br>
2631     9,000      9,750       10,500<br>
2641     2,950      3,350        3,750<br>
2651     7,200      8,100        9,000<br>
2862     3,400      3,800        4,200<br>
5951    11,250     12,000       13,250<br>
5952    11,250     12,000       13,250<br>
6218    10,000     11,250       12,500<br>
6258    10,000     11,250       12,500<br>
6288    10,000     11,250       12,500<br>
6338    10,000     11,250       12,500<br>
6694    18,000     19,250       20,000<br>
7257     3,500      4,250        5,000<br>
7314     2,700      3,100        3,500<br>
3.A.1.b.  First term Marines listed in paragraph 3.A.1 who fall into Zone B are eligible for the following prorated SRB amounts in exchange for a 24 month extension in addition to remaining obligated service:<br>
PMOS   E5 &amp; Below     E6 &amp; Above<br>
0321      11,250        12,500<br>
0451       5,000         5,625<br>
2171       5,400         6,000<br>
2611      22,500        23,750<br>
2631       5,400          N/A<br>
2862        N/A          7,000<br>
5951       6,000         6,600<br>
5952       6,000         6,600<br>
5974       4,100         4,750<br>
5979       4,100         4,750<br>
6132       1,600         2,000<br>
6218      13,500        15,000<br>
6256       2,500         3,250<br>
6258      13,500        15,000<br>
6288      13,500        15,000<br>
6326       2,500         3,250<br>
6338      13,500        15,000<br>
6694      15,000        15,750<br>
7212      10,250        11,000<br>
7257      11,250        12,500<br>
7314       4,250         4,750<br>
3.A.1.c.  Current and updated quotas for 24 month extensions related to this message will be sent out by MMEA-1 on a monthly basis via TFRS messages.  Quotas are calculated using the total remaining boatspaces within TFRS.<br>
3.A.2.  Active enlisted Marines may begin submitting for the extensions upon release of this MARADMIN.<br>
4.  This bulletin cancels on 30 Sep 2021.<br>
5.  This message applies only to the Active Component.<br>
6.  Release authorized by LtGen D. A. Ottignon Deputy Commandant, Manpower and Reserve Affairs.