R 162015Z JUN 25 MARADMIN 279/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP// SUBJ/UPDATE TO IMPLEMENTING POLICY ON PRIORITIZING MILITARY  EXCELLENCE AND READINESS// REF/A/MEMO/SECDEF/8MAY25// REF/B/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/121919ZMAY25// REF/C/MEMO/OUSD(PR)/26FEB25//  REF/D/MEMO/OUSD(PR)/28FEB25//  REF/E/MEMO/ASD/09MAY25//  REF/F/MEMO/OUSD(PR)/15MAY25//  REF/G/DOC/SECDEF/28NOV17// REF/H/DOC/SECDEF/03MAR17//  REF/I/DOC/SECDEF/21DEC18//  REF/J/DOC/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP/R202131ZMAY25// REF/K/DOC/CMC/19MAY09// REF/L/DOC/CMC/28MAY25// REF/M/MEMO/ASN M&RA/3JUN25// NARR/REF A IS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMORANDUM, IMPLEMENTING POLICY  ON PRIORITIZING MILITARY EXCELLENCE AND READINESS.  REF B IS ALNAV  038/25, IMPLEMENTING POLICY ON PRIORITIZING MILITARY EXCELLENCE AND  READINESS.  REF C IS UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND  READINESS MEMORANDUM, ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE ON PRIORITIZING MILITARY  EXCELLENCE AND READINESS.  REF D IS CLARIFYING GUIDANCE ON  UNDERSECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS MEMORANDUM,  ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE ON PRIORITIZING MILITARY EXCELLENCE AND  READINESS.  REF E IS ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMORANDUM,  ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE ON TREATMENT OF GENDER DYSPHORIA.  REF F IS UNDER  SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMORANDUM FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS  MEMORANDUM, PRIORITIZING MILITARY EXCELLENCE AND READINESS:  IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE.  REF G IS DODI 1332.43, VOLUNTARY SEPARATION  PAY (VSP) PROGRAM FOR SERVICE MEMBERS.  REF H IS DODI 1332.29,  INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION PAY (NON-DISABILITY).  REF I DODI 1332.46,  TEMPORARY EARLY RETIREMENT AUTHORITY (TERA) FOR SERVICE MEMBERS.   REF J IS MARADMIN 239/25, IMPLEMENTING POLICY ON PRIORITIZING  MILITARY EXCELLENCE AND READINESS VOLUNTARY SEPARATIONS.  REF K IS  MCO 1050.3J, REGULATIONS FOR LEAVE, LIBERTY, AND ADMINISTRATIVE  ABSENCE.  REF L IS MCO 1900.16 W/ CH 3, SEPARATIONS AND RETIREMENT  MANUAL.  REF M IS ASN M&RA MEMO ADDITIONAL DIRECTION CONCERNING  VOLUNTARY SEPARATION UNDER ALNAV 038/25.// POC/MPO/EMAIL: [email protected]./TEL: (703) 784-9632. GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Pursuant to reference (b), this MARADMIN  provides guidance for implementing reference (a) through (f). 2.  In accordance with reference (c), individuals who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with,  gender dysphoria are no longer eligible for military service.  As  such, all Marines must adhere to the standards in accordance with  their biological sex as defined in Executive Order 14168.    3.  Revocation of Exception to Policy (ETP) 3.a.  Marines will continue to conform to all military standards  associated with their biological sex, including pronoun usage and  facilities. 3.b.  As directed by reference (c), all previously approved ETPs  from Department of Defense Instruction 1300.28 or Secretary of the  Navy Instruction 1100.1A are revoked.  3.c.  Revoked ETPs include those approved by HQMC and those approved  locally. 3.d.  No further ETPs will be approved.   3.e.  Absent operational necessity, Commanders will not allow Marines  of opposite biological sexes to use or share sleeping quarters,  changing rooms, or bathing facilities, unless only one biological sex  uses the facility at any given time.  4.  Correction of Gender Marker in Defense Enrollment Eligibility  Reporting System (DEERS).   4.a.  HQMC will correct all gender marker changes in DEERS to ensure  all markers match the member’s biological sex. 4.b.  No further gender marker change requests will be accepted or  processed.  All Marines must conform to the standards of their  biological sex.  5.  Administrative Absence 5.a.  Commanders have the authority to approve administrative absence  for Active Component and Active Reserve Marines who have requested  voluntary separation.   5.b.  Commanders of Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines may excuse  Marines who have requested voluntary separation from drill execution  for the duration of their separation process. Commanders will ensure  all excused drills are reported as “EA – OTHER” via unit diary. 5.c.  Commanders of Marines affected by reference (b) who have not  submitted a request for voluntary separation may request to place  those Marines on administrative absence.   5.c.1.  Commanders will submit such requests to the Director,  Manpower Plans and Policy Division via the first General Officer in  the Marine’s chain of command.   5.c.2. Commanders will contact the Military Manpower Policy Branch  (MPO), Manpower Plans and Policy Division, for further instructions  before routing the request. 5.d.  Commanders will ensure every Marine affected by reference (b),  completes their pre-separation requirements outlined in  reference (l). These pre-separation requirements may be completed  while the Marine is on administrative absence. 5.e.  Commanders will carefully consider the impact on good order and  discipline within their unit, the Marine’s well-being, and their  ability to provide effective oversight and support throughout the  separation process. 5.f.  Location of administrative absence can be determined by the  Commander.  Commanders will consider separation requirements and  access to care when approving non-local administrative absence. 5.g.  Administrative absence of more than 30 days is authorized.  Regardless of the administrative absence duration, commanders will  proactively communicate with the impacted Marine.  Commanders will  maintain accurate and up to date contact information, monitor the  Marine’s well-being, and keep the Marine apprised of the status of  their separation request. 5.h.  Administrative absences will be recorded as  Permissive-Temporary Additional Duty.  Requests will be initiated  through the Marine Online Leave and Liberty module with the type  as “Other-(Enter Reason in Comment Box).” The comment to be recorded  is “Administrative absence in accordance with ALNAV 038/25 for the  duration of the retirement/separation process.” 5.i.  Pursuant to reference (b), Marines in an administrative absence  status will be afforded the maximum flexibility to complete  separation requirements, such requirements may be completed remotely  or in civilian attire.  6.  Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) ETP 6.a.  Reference (c) authorizes early retirement under TERA for  Marines with over 18 years but less than 20 years of total active  duty service. 6.b.  Per reference (m), Marines with over 15 years but less than 18  years of total active duty service may request the Under Secretary  of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) approve an exception to policy  to reference (c) authorizing early retirement.    6.b.1.  Such request shall be routed via the first General Officer  in the Marine’s chain of command and Deputy Commandant Manpower and  Reserve Affairs, to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy Manpower and  Reserve Affairs.     7.  Administrative Notes 7.a.  Marines desiring to request a retention waiver must articulate  a compelling government interest that directly supports warfighting  capabilities as defined in reference (d).  For questions regarding  waiver submission contact HQMC (MPO).   7.b.  Marines will receive full pay and benefits until their  separation is complete. 7.c.  Commanders will maximize the use of all available command  authorities to ensure impacted personnel are afforded dignity and  respect throughout the separation process. 7.d.  Consistent with existing law and policy, commanders will  protect the privacy of protected health information that they may  receive under this policy in the same manner as they would any other  protected health information. Such health information will be  restricted to personnel with a specific need to know to conduct  official duties. Personnel will be accountable for safeguarding  health information. 8.  Reporting Requirements to HQMC (MPO)   8.a.  Date Commander notifies Marine of revocation of ETP. 8.b.  Date Marine placed on administrative absence.   8.c.  If Marine returns from administrative absence, date of return.  8.d.  Commanders will submit the following data bi-monthly, on the  15th and last day of each month, via naval correspondence: Marine’s  rank, name, EDIPI, date of birth, expiration of active service,  physical location, administrative absence status, situational report  of the Marine’s welfare, and separation actions (e.g., Transition  Readiness Seminar, final physical, etc.). 9.  Processing of Volunteer Separation  9.a.  SECNAV is the separation authority for Marines affected by  reference (c). 9.b.  Medical verification will be determined by the Bureau of  Medicine and Surgery.  Commanders will not direct or request any  personal health information be provided from the member or any other  Department of Defense personnel as part of the voluntary separation  process.  9.c.  HQMC Manpower Management Separations and Retirement Branch will  complete administrative separation actions upon receipt of Secretary  of the Navy’s separation approval. 9.d.  Commanders will submit the following pre-separation forms upon  completion as an enclosure to the bi-monthly report outlined in  paragraph 8.d of this MARADMIN: 9.d.1.  Final Physical (only page 3 of DD 2808 or 2807 that states  “Medically Qualified for Separation/Retirement”). 9.d.2.  DD Form 2648 Service Member Pre-Separation/Transition  Counseling. 9.d.3.  Commanding Officer’s Interview (required for all enlisted  Marines). 9.d.4.  DD Form 2963 Service Treatment Record. 9.d.5.  Check out sheet. 10.  Marines requiring assistance working through challenges  associated with this separation process (e.g., financial, shifting  to civilian life, and relocation, etc.) have Military OneSource  available at 1(800)342-9647. 11.   Upon receipt of additional direction, the Service will  promulgate further guidance. 12.  Release authorized by Senior Executive Service M. R. Strobl,  Assistant Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//