R 221645Z JAN 25 MARADMIN 028/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA// SUBJ/FY25 TOTAL FORCE ENLISTMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAMS  AND ENLISTMENT BONUSES// REF/A/MSGID: DOC/CMC/YMD: 20120320 REF/B/MSGID: DOC/MCTFS PRIUM// REF/C/TITLE 37. U.S. CODE// NARR/REF A IS MCO 1130.53R, ENLISTMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAMS. REF B IS  THE PERSONNEL REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS AND USERS  MANUAL. REF C IS U.S.C. TITLE 37 PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE UNIFORMED  SERVICES// POC/Y. W. KWAN/MAJ/MPP-20/TEL: (703) 784-9361/EMAIL:  [email protected]//  POC/B. M. OGDEN/MAJ/RA, RAP/TEL: 703-784-9143/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/L. REILLY/GYSGT/RA, RAM/TEL: 703-432-9077/EMAIL:  [email protected]// POC/A. A. LAZELLE/CWO5/MCRC, G-3/TEL: (571) 559-4610/ EMAIL: [email protected] POC/J. A. TIMBY/CAPT/MCRC, NPS/TEL: 703-432-9666/ EMAIL: [email protected] GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. Effective as of 1 October 2024, this  MARADMIN provides guidance to support Marine Corps Recruiting  Command’s (MCRC) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 accession mission. This  MARADMIN updates reference (a) and announces the FY25 Enlistment  Option Programs (EOP) and the Enlistment Bonus Program (EBP). It  also provides guidance for the FY25 Selected Marine Corps Reserve  (SMCR) Enlistment Bonus (EB) and Montgomery G.I. Bill – Selected  Reserve (MGIB-SR) Kicker. The SMCR EB is authorized for either  10,000 or 6,000 dollars. The MGIB-SR Kicker amount varies up to 350 dollars a month for no more than 36 months. 2. Background 2a. The Marine Corps’ objective is to maximize the number of fully trained, qualified, experienced, and deployable Marines in the  Fleet Marine Force (FMF) over time and within any given personnel  budget. As we progress towards an “invest and retain” model, it is critical to channel applicants into the right occupational fields  to maximize our return on investment and increase Marines’  propensity to serve beyond their initial contract. 2b. The Enlistment Incentive Program (EIP) provides recruiters with  different options of enlistment programs available to entry-level  applicants. The EIP supports the recruiting effort in acquiring the talent necessary to support the Force Design and FMF. These various programs ensure qualified applicants are aligned to a program that best fits their desires and talents. 2c. This EIP plan establishes the Program Enlisted For (PEF) and  various Bonus PEF (BPEF) options available for MCRC to meet the  annual accession requirement for the active component. 3. Active Component Enlistment Incentives 3a. Enlistment Option Program. The EOP offers applicants specific  skill-group guarantees via PEFs. A PEF groups Primary Military  Occupational Specialties (PMOS) by prerequisites. Every active  component Marine Corps’ applicant enlists within a PEF, not a  specific MOS. An applicant’s Statement of Understanding (SOU)  outlines the specific PEF enlistment requirements. The PEF and PMOS distributions for FY25 are listed below. PEF MOS' that  qualify for Targeted Investment Shipping Bonus (QT) are denoted with  (). 3.a.(1). AE  (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting)  7051 3.a.(2). AF  (Aviation Mechanic):  6062, 6073, 6074, 6092, 6113,  6114, 6116, 6123, 6124, 6132, 6153, 6154, 6156, 6214, 6216, 6217,  6218, 6227, 6256, 6257, 6258 3.a.(3). AG (Aircrew):  6173, 6174, 6176, 6276 3.a.(4). AJ  (Aviation Support Systems and Ordnance): 6048, 6286, 6287, 6288, 6531, 6541, 7236, 7242 3.a.(5). AN* (Air Control/Navigation and UAS): 7257, 7316 3.a.(6). AP* (Open Contract):  Any MOS 3.a.(7). BA* (Aviation Electronics Tech): 5951, 5952, 5953, 5954, 6314, 6316, 6317, 6323, 6324, 6326, 6336, 6337, 6338, 6423, 6432,  6469, 6483, 6492, 6499, 6694 3.a.(8). BY* (Electronics Maintenance): 2171, 2831, 2841, 2847,  2871, 2887, 5939, 5948, 5955, 5974, 5979 3.a.(9). CB (Administration):  0111, 0161, 6046, 7041 3.a.(10). CC (Accounting and Legal):  3432, 3451, 4421 3.a.(11). CE (Combat Support):  0811, 1371, 1834, 7212 3.a.(12). CH* (Combat Imagery and Social Media Operations): 4512, 4541, 4571 3.a.(13). CJ (Logistics):  0411, 0441, 2311, 3043, 3051, 3152, 6042, 6672 3.a.(14). CK (Fire Direction and Control Specialists): 0842, 0844, 0847, 0861 3.a.(15). CO* (Utilities Technician): 1141, 1164 3.a.(16). CP (General Engineering): 1171, 1345, 1361, 1391, 7011 3.a.(17). CX (Vehicle Mechanic): 1341, 2131, 2141, 2147, 3521 3.a.(18). DB* (Information and Communications Technology): 0621, 0627, 0631, 0671 3.a.(19). DD* (Intelligence and Planning): 0231, 0241, 0261, 0511, 6842, 7314 3.a.(20). DG* (Cyber and Crypto Operations): 1721, 2621, 2631,  2641, 2651 3.a.(21). HZ (Reconnaissance): 0321 3.a.(22). MA* (Machinist): 1316, 2111, 2161 3.a.(23). MG (Marine Guard): 0311 3.a.(24). MT (Motor Transport): 3531 3.a.(25). PN (Open Contract): Any MOS 3.a.(26). PR* (Parachute Rigger): 0451 3.a.(27). U2* (Musician): 5524 3.a.(28). U4* (The Commandant’s Own / Drum and Bugle Corps): 5512 3.a.(29). UH (Infantry): 0311, 0313, 0331, 0341, 0352 3.a.(30). UJ* (CBRND): 5711 3.a.(31). UT (Military Police and Corrections): 5811, 5831  3b. Enlistment Bonus Program. The EBP will be continually refined to enable the Marine Corps to remain competitive in the war for talent.  The EBP facilitates the market expansion required to achieve annual  shipping goals, skill channeling of talent into Force Design  priorities, and to support service-level efforts to increase return  on personnel investment. Bonuses may be adjusted during the FY as  recruiting environment conditions require. The PEFs eligible for a  bonus for FY25 are as follows: PEF           BPEF  Description                            Amount  (1) BY        QY    Electronic Maintenance                 $15,000 (2) DG        QQ    Cyber and Crypto Operations            $15,000 (3) Any       QE    $5,000 Shipping Bonus                  $5,000 (4) Any       QF    $10,000 Shipping Bonus                 $10,000 (5) Targeted  QT    Targeted Investment Shipping Bonus     $9,000 (6) Any       QV    Plus 1 Year Targeted Investment Bonus  $7,000 (7) Any       QW    Plus 2 Years Targeted Investment Bonus $15,000 4. Active Component Bonus Types 4.a. Skill bonuses are those bonuses listed in paragraph 3b. that are associated to a PEF (e.g. QY PEF is associated with the BY  PEF). Applicants with either a QY or BY will be classified into one of the PMOSs under the BY PEF (Electronics Maintenance) listed in  paragraph 3a. 4.b. Shipping bonuses are not associated with a particular PEF and can be applied to any PEFs. Applicants given the shipping bonus (QE) will first sign an SOU for a PEF listed in paragraph 3a. 4.c. The Targeted Investment Shipping Bonus (QT) is reserved for an  applicant aligned to a targeted list of PEFs denoted by (*) in  paragraph 3a. Applicants given this bonus will agree to begin their  obligated service timeline following the awarding of a PMOS. This  enhanced monetary incentive supports ongoing service-level efforts  to increase return on personnel investment. 4.d. The Target Investment Plus 1/Plus 2 bonuses continue in FY25 to  address contract inefficiencies by providing longer contract  options. Targeted Investment Plus 1 (QV) and Targeted Investment  Plus 2 (QW) bonuses require applicants to sign 1 or 2 additional  years of service to their term of enlistment (TOE) in their  contracts prior to shipping to recruit training. These bonuses will  be paid out upon the Join (TTC 020) to the School of Infantry (SOI)  and will be recouped at a prorated amount if a Marine does not  complete their full TOE. 4.e. Active component applicants may receive only one enlistment  bonus.  5. The following guidance is in support of administrators’  authorization, obligation, and payment of active component  enlistment bonuses. As outlined in reference (b), chapter 9,  section 91201, the auto-generated enlistment bonus obligation type  transaction code (TTC 245 000) and payment transactions  (TTC 392 000) remain unchanged. 5a. For the QY and QQ bonuses, the first permanent duty station Join will automatically trigger (TTC 392 SEQ 000) and process the  Enlistment Bonus (402 Remark). In the event the system generated  (TTC 392 SEQ 000) transaction fails to process, the administrative  Reporting Unit Code (RUC)/Installation Personnel Administration  Center (IPAC) can report TTC 392 SEQ 000 in accordance with  reference (b), chapter 9, and section 91201. 5b. For the QE, QF, QV, and QW bonuses, once the Enlistment Bonus  Authorization (TTC 245 000) is reported and posted, the first SOI  Join (TTC 020) will automatically trigger (TTC 392 000) and process  the Enlistment Bonus (402 Remark).  5c. For the QT bonus, payment (TTC 392) will be generated once the  Marine’s administrative RUC/IPAC reports TTC 116 for extension of  enlistment equal to the number of months spent at Basic Training,  SOI, and PMOS “A” and or “C” School (if "C" school is required for  awarding of the PMOS). 6. SMCR EB 6.a. Amounts. The SMCR EB amount is 10,000 dollars for those  enlisting to “required” Quota Serial Numbers (QSN) and 6,000 dollars to those enlisting to the remaining QSNs. The QSN List defining  “required” QSNs is coordinated between Reserve Affairs (RA), Marine  Forces Reserve, and MCRC via separate correspondence.  6.b. Administrative Guidance 6.b.(1). MCRC G-3 is the only organization authorized to submit SMCR EB requests to RA Management (RA (RAM)).  6.b.(2). Requests will be submitted to RAM-1 via email at  [email protected]. 6.b.(3). The applicable bonus program code for the EB is Z7.  6.b.(4). Upon approval of the request, RA (RAM) will issue a Bonus  Control Number (BCN) 6.b.(5). RA (RAM) will return the request with the assigned BCN and  validation of signatures to MCRC G-3 via email.  6.b.(6). MCRC G-3 will enter the assigned BCN into the Marine Corps  Recruiting Information Support System (MCRISS) and forward the  approval to the appropriate Recruiting District.  6.b.(7). Prior to shipping to recruit training, the applicant must  complete an approved SOU (Headquarters United States Marine Corps  RAP form number 7220R Z7 Selected Reserve Incentive Program)  attached to the Reserve Optional Enlistment Program (ROEP) Annex for the EB. The Marine Corps Military Entrance Processing Station  (MEPS) liaison must validate the SOU.  6.b.(8). MCRC G-3 will forward a PDF copy of the SOU to RA (RAM).  6.b.(9). RA (RAM) will monitor and track the applicant’s accession  status. Once accessed, RA (RAM) will report the appropriate  obligation remark to update the applicant’s Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) record with the SMCR EB lump sum payment. Initial  Active Duty Training (IADT) for enlisted Marines is defined as  Recruit Training, Marine Combat Training, and MOS school. Payment will post upon completion of IADT after the SMCR unit joins the  Marine to the appropriate RUC/MCC.  6.b.(10). MCRC G-3 will notify RA (RAM) in the event a BCN revocation occurs, or an applicant fails to ship. RA (RAM) will revoke an EB if a Marine fails to meet the following eligible criteria for the incentive prior to receiving payment.  6.c. Eligibility Criteria 6.c.(1). Enlist to a Reserve Affairs Personnel Policy, Plans, and Programming and Budgeting (RA (RAP)) validated QSN. 6.c.(2). Enlist under the ROEP with a 6x2 obligation and complete all required training for assignment to the contracted MOS and SMCR unit. 6.c.(3). Applicants who enlist under the Incremental Initial Active Duty Training Program are ineligible.  6.c.(4). Marines reclassified to an alternate MOS during IADT for any reason (no fault of the Marine) will not lose their eligibility for  an SMCR EB. Marines failing to meet the prerequisites for the  contracted MOS or due to academic failure will forfeit the incentive. 6.d. Reclassification Guidance. If RA (RAM) issues a Marine an  SMCR EB BCN and the Marine undergoes a subsequent reclassification to another MOS, the Reserve Training Liaison will: 6.d.(1). Process the MOS reclassification in accordance with current procedures. 6.d.(2). Submit to RA (RAP) the initial unit and MOS assigned to the Marine, the new unit and MOS assignment, the reason for  reclassification, and the Marine’s request for approval to retain the SMCR EB upon reclassification. 6.d.(3). Update the Marine’s record upon RA (RAP) approval for the newly assigned MOS and authorization to retain the issued SMCR EB. 6.d.(4). Notify RA (RAM) via the organizational email of the MOS  reclassification and provide a copy of the RA (RAP) approval letter as source documentation to correct the Marine’s obligation remark  within MCTFS. 6.e. Obligation 6.e.(1). Recipients will incur a 6-year service obligation in the SMCR. 6.e.(2). Marines must complete all required training for assignment to the contracted MOS and SMCR unit. 6.e.(3). Marines must serve satisfactorily during the service  obligation. 6.e.(4). Marines who do not complete their 6-year service obligation are subject to review for administrative separation from the Marine Corps. Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve (COMMARFORRES) shall review and process administrative separation packages. 6.f. Recoupment. In accordance with the SOU, recoupment will occur after a Marine receives payment at a prorated amount. 6.g. Recoupment will not occur under the following conditions: 6.g.(1). A requirement exists for a Marine to involuntarily transfer  to the Individual Ready Reserve due to a unit deactivation,  re-designation, or disability. 6.g.(2). A requirement exists for a Marine to involuntarily  reclassify into another QSN that does not rate the EB. 6.g.(3). A Marine accepts a commission or an appointment to warrant officer and has served at least one year of the incentive service  obligation. 7. MGIB-SR Kicker 7.a. Administrative Guidance 7.a.(1). MCRC G-3 is the only entity authorized to submit requests for this incentive. 7.a.(2). MCRC G-3 will approve and enter an assigned Kicker Control Number (KCN) into MCRISS and forward the approval to the appropriate district. MCRC G-3 will provide a monthly report to RA (RAM) on  assigned KCNs. 7.a.(3). Prior to shipping to recruit training, the applicant must complete an approved SOU (RA RAP form number 1560R Z8 MGIB-Kicker) attached to the ROEP Annex for the MGIB-SR Kicker. The Marine Corps MEPS liaison must validate the SOU. 7.a.(4). The MCRC Reserve Procurement Chief will forward a PDF copy of the SOU to RA (RAM) via the organizational email.  7.a.(5). The MCRC Reserve Procurement Chief will notify RA (RAM) via the organizational email ([email protected]) in the event of a revoked KCN and when an applicant fails to ship. 7.b. Eligibility Criteria 7.b.(1). Enlist to a RA (RAP) validated QSN under the ROEP with a 6x2 obligation. 7.b.(2). Meet all eligibility criteria for the MGIB-SR listed in reference (a). 7.b.(3). Applicants who enlist under the IADT Program option are  eligible upon completion of first increment of training. 7.c. Obligation 7.c.(1). Recipients will incur a 6-year service obligation. 7.c.(2). Marines who do not complete their 6-year service obligation are subject to review by COMMARFORRES for administrative separation from the Marine Corps. 7.c.(3). Submit requests for early release or deferment of the 6-year service obligation to COMMARFORRES for approval. 8. Reserve component applicants are authorized to receive the EB and MGIB-SR Kicker concurrently. 9. Availability of the SMCR EB and MGIB-SR Kicker is contingent  upon available funding. 10. Incentives will be approved in the order they are received  until bonus amount allocation and funding limitations are reached. Availability will be provided on the Reserve Affairs incentive  dashboard and in messages posted on TFRS. 11. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Total Force.  12. Cancellation. 30 September 2025. 13. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Michael J. Borgschulte, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//