Family Advocacy Program Expedited Transfers
This MARADMIN announces the establishment of standardized procedures for Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Expedited Transfers as required by the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act. The policy allows service members who are victims of domestic violence and dependent children under 18 who are victims of sexual assault by unrelated service members to request expedited transfers.
Issued: September 25, 2020
1. This message announces the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Navy Marine Corps Message (NAVMC) outlining the procedures for submitting and processing a FAP Expedited Transfer (ET). 2. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Fiscal Year 19, Title V, Subtitle D, Section 536, reference (a) necessitates the equirement for the Services to establish a standardized FAP ET process. Headquarters Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Marine and Family Programs Division, Behavioral Programs Branch, FAP is the office responsible for the FAP ET process. Reference (b) standardizes the Marine Corps' FAP ET process, in accordance with (IAW) reference (a). 3. The following are eligible for a FAP ET IAW reference (a): 3.a. Members of the Armed Forces who are the victims of domestic violence, committed by a spouse or intimate partner, regardless of whether the partner is a member of the Armed Forces. 3.b. Service member dependents under the age of 18 years who are the victims of sexual assault perpetrated by a member of the Armed Forces not related to the victim. 4. Questions concerning the FAP Marine Corps Order or the FAP ET process can be directed to HQMC FAP at 703-784-9488 or HQMCFAP@usmc.mil. 5. This MARADMIN is applicable to the active and reserve component of the Marine Corps with the exception of the Individual Ready Reserve. 6. Release authorized by NAF 6 M. C. Balocki, Director, Marine and Family Programs Division.