Reserve Affairs Division, HQMC Reserve Officer Progression

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Reserve Affairs Division, HQMCReserve Officer
Progression
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Mobilization Training Units (MTU) are units for
IRR to work on projects. Drill points are
accumulated but no pay. Very limited demand but
allows for affiliation. Good for officers in a
transition.
Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) is a pool of
Marines who voluntarily in the IRR or Marines who
have not completed their Mandatory Service
Obligation (MSO). Only requirements are to
maintain uniforms, DEERS, ID Card, Standards and
report for muster if contacted by MOBCOM. Good
for officers with no time to participate.
Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMA) are SMCR
members. It is a paid drilling billet. Generally
serve as part of active staffs. Mobilized as
individuals. Provides training on joint staffs.
Major/Captain leaves active duty
Joins Reserves
Enters SMCR as Platoon or Company Commander
Joins IMA Detachment
I R R May serve in MTU while in IRR or ADSW or
PME
Joins MTU
( Capt.) Warfighting Expeditionary Warfare
PME
Continue in an SMCR as a staff officer at
Battalion/Regiment
Command Screen
PME
(Major/LtCol) Command Staff
Joins IMA Detachment
Joins MTU
Continue in an SMCR unit as a Battalion Commander
(Col/LtCol)TLS and two week schools to prepare
for joint operations
PME
Continue in an SMCR as a staff officer at
Regiment/Division/MFR
Joins MTU
Joins IMA Detachment
Joint Staff Billet
Continue in an SMCR/IMA unit in a Colonel
Command billet.
Joins MTU
Joins IMA Detachment
Staff Post Command Billet General Officer
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Key Points

• The reserve has three distinct type of units,
  Selective Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) units of
  4th MARDIV, 4th MAW, 4th FSSG, Force level units,
  Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMA) and
  Mobilization Training Units (MTU).
• SMCR and IMA billets provide paid billets
  requiring 48 drills and one two week annual
  training period. MTUs provide unpaid billets but
  participation provides points toward satisfactory
  years of service.
• SMCR units provide core training, MOS credibility
  and command time. Requires substantial
  commitment and less flexibility.
• IMA Detachments provide MOS and non-MOS training,
  opportunities for joint training and some command
  billets. In many cases time requirements are
  less and the training is more flexible.
• The Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) is where
  individuals without SMCR or IMA affiliation are
  placed. IRR does not required participation. It
  does not guarantee a satisfactory year
  (Individual initiative required).
• MTUs provide the most flexibility and the least
  time commitment and still participate for
  satisfactory years. MTU members are also members
  of the IRR. Participation is generally for
  retirement points, not pay.

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Individual Career Path (Division)
Officer enter Reserves
Is officer an qualified for unit they join?
I R R May serve in MTU while in IRR or ADSW or
PME
NO
YES
May attend MOS producing school or OJT in MOS/Unit
Serves in at company/battery level to include
command
PME
Joins IMA Detachment
MOS Credibility
Serves on Battalion/Regimental Staff
Command Screen
PME
Battalion Command
Overall Credibility as Officer
Joins IMA Detachment
Serves on Regimental/Division Staff
PME
Joint Staff Billet
Colonel Command
Staff Post Command Billet General Officer
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Individual Career Path (Marine Logistics Group)
Officer enters Reserves
I R R May serve in MTU while in IRR or ADSW or
PME
Is officer qualified for unit they join?
Training and Education Continuum
SMCR Career Progression
IMA Career Activity
NO
YES
May attend MOS- producing school or OJT in
MOS/Unit
Serves in log billets at Operational
or Supporting Comds
Serves at Det/Co to include command. Supt CLB
Cos/dets.
Sqdn or Bn Staff
PME (AWS)
Joins IMA Detachment
MOS, Logistics, and Leadership Credibility
Enrichment training TLOC/ALOC
Serves on Battalion/CLB/MLG Staffs
Sqdn,Bn Wing,Div
PME (CS)
Command Screen
Enrichment training MCLEP/JCL/M-NCL
Battalion Command
Career Professional Credibility
Joins IMA Detachment
PME (TLS)
Serves on MLG or other MSC Staff
Joint Staff Billet
Colonel Command
Staff Tours Post Command Billet General Officer
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Individual Career Path (Wing)
Officer enter Reserves
Aviation Ground
Aviation Flight
I R R May serve in MTU while in IRR or ADSW or
PME
Serves at Group/Squadron.
PME
Joins IMA Detachment
MOS Credibility
Serves on Group/Squadron Staffs
Command Screen
PME
Squadron Command
Overall Credibility as Officer
Joins IMA Detachment
Serves on Wing Staff
PME
Joint Staff Billet
Colonel Command
Staff Post Command Billet General Officer