Restriction on Interservice Transfers of 7315 and 75XX Officers
Due to critical manpower shortages in aviation and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), the Marine Corps has imposed an immediate moratorium on conditional release for interservice transfers (IST) for company grade officers in 12 specific aviation-related MOSs (7315 and various 75XX designators). This restriction will be reviewed annually based on MOS Status Report assessments to determine if inventory levels improve enough to reinstate IST eligibility.
Issued: April 12, 2019
1. Due to critical manpower shortages among aviation and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) officers, and in accordance with his authority under SECNAVINST 1000.7G, the Deputy Commandant, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, has declared a moratorium on conditional release for inter-service transfer (IST) for company grade officers in the following MOS list: 7315, 7509, 7518, 7523, 7525, 7532, 7543, 7557, 7563, 7565, 7566, and 7588.<br> 2. This Headquarters will review the restriction on an annual basis, following assessment of the MOS Status Report (MSR), to determine if inventory levels support reinstating IST for some or all MOSs affected.<br> 3. This policy is effective immediately, and applies to all packages that have been submitted but not yet approved.<br> 4. Additional points of contact:<br> 4.a. Manpower Officer Plans (MPP-30), Comm (703)784-9366, DSN 278-9366.<br> 4.b. Aviation Officer Assignments (MMOA-2), Comm (703)784-9267, DSN 784-9267.<br> 4.c. Separations and Retirement (MMSR), Comm (703)784-9304/5, DSN 278-9304/5.<br> 5. Release authorized by MajGen Craig C. Crenshaw, Director, Manpower Management Division.