MCBUL 7220. Change 1 to the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) Program and FY19 Broken Service SRB (BSSRB) Program
This MARADMIN announces Change 1 to the FY19 Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) and Broken Service SRB (BSSRB) programs, specifically addressing bonus eligibility for Marines reclassified from MOS 0688 to MOS 0679, 1721, or 1711 effective October 1, 2018. The change updates bonus amounts for Zone B and Zone C Marines in these newly reclassified MOSs, with bonuses ranging from $45,000 to $50,000 depending on rank and zone.
Issued: September 26, 2018
1. Purpose. This bulletin announces a change to ref (A), the SRB program and the BSSRB program authorized for FY19. 2. Background. The FY 19 SRB plan will change to meet the requirements of the reclassification of the 0688 Marines on October 1, 2018 as directed in ref (B). Other than the changes outlined in paragraph 3, all authorities directed in ref (A) remain in effect. Refs (C) through (E) contain amplifying information regarding the SRB program. 3. Key elements of the SRB reclassification changes. All FY19 Marines who previously held the PMOS of 0688 before October 1, 2018 and subsequently reclassify as PMOS 0679, 1721, or 1711 will rate an SRB as described below. a. Zone B PMOS bonus eligibility in dollars. PMOS E5 & Below E6 & Above 0679 N/A 50,000 1711 45,000 50,000 1721 45,000 50,000 b. Zone C PMOS bonus eligibility in dollars. PMOS E6 E7 & Above 0679 45,000 50,000 1711 45,000 50,000 1721 45,000 50,000 4. Coordinating Instructions. The FY19 SRB program statement of understanding (SOU) is available for download from the total force retention system (TFRS) and the enlisted retention manpower page. 5. If SRB funds are obligated faster than currently planned or a change in retention requirements is necessary, HQMC will suspend or terminate the FY19 SRB program as needed prior to 30 Sep 2019. 6. This bulletin is not applicable to the Marine Corps reserve. 7. This bulletin cancels on 30 Sep 19. 8. Release authorized by BGen W. H. Swan, Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs.