ORDERS

PERMANENT CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT (LOW-COST/NO COST)

Marines executing permanent change of assignment (PCA) orders to units within the National Capital Region will be issued no-cost/low-cost orders.  All Marines are required to complete their Outbound Interview via Marine Online and report to IPAC Outbound with a command checkout sheet no later than the effective date of their orders.  PCA orders are issued effective at 0800 and Marines MUST report to their new command ON THE SAME DAY no later than 1630.  Orders will be issued on the effective date annotated on the Marines Outbound Interview.

PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (CONUS)

Permanent Change of Station Orders (PCSO) are issued to Marines executing orders to locations within the Continental United States to include Hawaii and Alaska.  Marines are advised to ensure all PCS requirements are met prior to their departure.  All Marines executing PCS orders are required to attend the PCS Workshop prior to receiving their orders from the IPAC.   

PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (OCONUS)

Permanent Change of Station Orders (PCSO) Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) are issued to Marines executing orders to locations outside of the Continental United States.  Marines are advised to complete the overseas screening process as soon as possible once the orders have been issued to ensure that overseas requirements are met prior to their departure.  All Marines executing PCS orders are required to attend the PCS Workshop prior to receiving their orders from the IPAC. 

SEPARATIONS

Transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve

• Marines that still have reserve obligation, prior to their EOS.

• Generally, Marines with less than 8 years of service.

Discharges

• Marines that have no remaining reserve obligation, serving beyond their EOS.

• Generally, Marines that have more than 8 years of service.

Direct Affiliate Program (DAP)

• Do you have an approved DAP package?

• Yes: submit letter to IPAC separations section.

• No: contact your local PSR for status or application.

• MCB Quantico PSR contact info:

• Marines approved for DAP will retain Medical and Dental records for delivery to SMCR unit.

Administrative Separations

• Turn in separation letter to IPAC via EPAR on date of separation authority's signature.

• Send Marines to IPAC to complete an in-person OBI input.

• Ensure Marines with a Characterization of General (under Honorable) or lower have an escort with them at all times.

• Ensure Marines have completed their gear/clothing turn in and provide the IPAC the command signed NAVMC 6.

• Marines must provide all required documents on or before their last day.

Administrative Document Requirements

• TRS e-form signed by CO

• COs Interview (enlisted only)

• Oral exam: document provided by dental indicated by stamp that is circled yes/no.

• Final Physical or PEB findings (TDRL/PDRL)

• Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society letter

• Command checkout sheet

• Barracks checkout

• DD form 2963 (STR):  Given to Marine upon receipt of Medical and Dental records.

• Medical and Dental records

• DD form 2656 (Retirements only)

RETIREMENTS

Retirements (Transfer to FMCR, TERA, TDRL / PDRL)

This section processes Marines that have completed over 20 years of service that are being retired, transferred to the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve (FMCR) or Marines that have submitted for Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA). This section also applies to Marines that have been approved for temporary or permanent disability retirement (TDRL / PDRL).

**Officer Retirements are effective on the 1^st of each month**

**Enlisted Retirements are effective on the last day of each month**

Transfer to FMCR ProcesS

• Complete the Appendix J and retirements checklist.

• Submit packet to the S1 to be approved by CO.

• Once approved and signed by CO, must be sent to IPAC via EPAR within 6-18 months from the requested retirement date. IPAC will send email to Marine and S1 with HQMC determination. If approved, that email will contain admin guidance, timeline, and DD form 2656 (SBP Form).

• OBI will be available to Marine upon HQMC approval.

• Complete OBI and submit to the S1 for CO approval.

• Ensure CO/S1 approves the OBI prior to contacting IPAC.

TDRL/PDRL Process

• Marines that are approved for any type of disability retirement will be notified via email by IPAC upon approval from HQMC.

• OBI will be available to Marine upon HQMC approval.

• The member must complete the OBI and submit to S1 for CO approval.

• Ensure the CO/S1 approves the OBI prior to contacting IPAC.

Resignations Process​

• Request resignation through your chain of command via standard naval letter.

• Indicate in resignation letter if reserve commission is requested.

• Complete and sign required PG.11.

• Once approved and signed by CO, submit approved resignation to the IPAC via EPAR.

• OBI will be available to Marine upon HQMC approval.

• Complete OBI and submit to S1 for CO approval.

• Ensure CO/S1 approves OBI prior to contacting IPAC.

TERA Process

• TERA packages are submitted via AA form and routed by unit S1 to HQMC.

• IPAC will send email to Marine and S1 with HQMC determination. If approved, that email will contain admin guidance, timeline, and DD form 2656 (SBP Form).

• The OBI will be available to Marine upon HQMC approval.

• The member must complete the OBI and submit to S1 for CO approval.

• Ensure the CO/S1 approves the OBI prior to contacting IPAC.