Reserve Component Telecommute Policy Update

1.  Purpose.  To update service guidance for Reserve Component telecommute policy as contained in reference (a) in alignment with references (b) and (c).
2.  Background.  Telecommuting allows unit commanders the flexibility to assign Additional Training Periods (ATPs) and Readiness Management Periods (RMPs) to members of their command to accomplish assigned tasks away from the Home Training Center/Reserve Training Center (HTC/RTC).  Telecommuting allows work products to be more conveniently and expeditiously completed without the necessity of orders or expending travel funds.  It is simply another tool designed to facilitate mission accomplishment.  The Marine Corps temporarily authorized regular Inactive Duty Training (IDT) periods to be performed in a telecommute status during the public health emergency due to coronavirus.  This temporary authority expired when the declaration of national emergency was rescinded on 10 April 2023.
3.  Policy.  Per reference (a), Commanders and Operational Sponsors may authorize Reserve Marines to perform ATPs and RMPs in telecommute status, on a case-by-case basis.  This authority is hereby expanded to include the performance of regular IDTs in a telecommute status.  No more than 48 regular IDTs may be performed via telecommute or in-person in a fiscal year by any single Marine.  All other provisions, requirements, and restrictions pertaining to telecommuting as stipulated in reference (a), chapter 7, section 3 remain in effect.  Commanders and Operational Sponsors may authorize, limit, or prohibit the use of telecommuting, at their discretion.
4.  This MARADMIN will take effect upon publication and remain in place until incorporated into reference (a) or cancelled by a future MARADMIN.
5.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Reserve Component.
6.  Release authorized by MajGen Karl D. Pierson, Director, Reserve Affairs Division