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MFR SEAL - FLAT - 2022
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve
New Orleans, LA. 70114
Expand List item 9875Collapse List item 9875  About

Welcome to “Active Billets” for the MARFORRES G-1 Sourcing Cell and the connection between the Active and Reserve Components. This feature is designed to assist units across the Total Force in advertising funded billets and to provide that information to interested Reserve Marines. 

This page is still undergoing continuous refinement. Any suggestions, comments or concerns, please contact the MARFORRES G-1 Sourcing Cell via the OMB: mfr_sourcing@usmc.mil.

Who we are

We are a small element within the MARFORRES G-1 Operations Section that is responsible for two major groups of Active-Duty Operation Support (ADOS) orders. First, we advertise and source for individual and joint individual augments to support the needs of the Total Force and Joint requirements - these can be in support of exercises, contingencies or operations. Secondly, we advertise available ADOS orders in support of both Active Component and Reserve Component units, either CONUS or OCONUS.

What this page does for you

This page allows Active Component and Reserve Component units to submit billets for advertisement within MARFORRES, gaining access to SMCR, IMA and IRR Marines from around the country. MFR Sourcing may, upon the request of a unit and per our standard operating procedures, directly solicit eligible personnel within the Reserve Component in support of your requested billet. Please contact MARFORRES Sourcing via the POCs listed at the bottom of the page for additional information. 

FUNDING

ADOS-AC/RC funding is the responsibility of the requesting unit and their higher headquarters. MARFORRES is not the default funding solution. Please ensure prior to requesting to advertise a billet that you coordinate with your Major Subordinate Command or appropriate Comptroller's office. Billets that do not have valid funding are not executable and will be removed from the Billet Advertisement Report.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sourcing Cell OIC: (504) 697-7265
Sourcing Cell Chief: (504) 697-7275
mfr_sourcing@usmc.mil

 

 

Expand List item 9874Collapse List item 9874  Advertise a Billet

Expand List item 9879Collapse List item 9879  General Information
Who We Are

The MARFORRES Sourcing Cell, a critical component of the Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) G-1 Operations Section, acts as the central hub for Reserve Component Marines to find active-duty opportunities.

The Cell manages two categories of Active-Duty Operation Support (ADOS) orders, advertising vital staffing requirements to attract qualified candidates, enhancing unit readiness and operational effectiveness across the force structure.

Individual Augments (IA) and Joint Individual Augments (JIA):
The team is responsible for the meticulous administration and sourcing of personnel to meet diverse operational requirements and fulfill critical joint service mandates. These roles are dynamic and support a wide spectrum of military activities, including designated exercises, emergent contingencies, and sustained global operations.

Active-Duty Operation Support Orders (ADOS):
The cell oversees the advertising and placement of personnel for a broad range of standard ADOS positions. These roles provide crucial operational and administrative support to both Active Component (AC) and Reserve Component (RC) units across Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) locations. 

General Information and How to Engage:
This platform serves as the nexus for Reserve Component Marines to access a comprehensive list of available active-duty opportunities throughout the Total Force structure.

The page facilitates direct and secure communication channels, allowing service members to engage directly with the MARFORRES Sourcing Cell. This interaction point is designed to efficiently address and resolve any inquiries or concerns regarding the application process, eligibility requirements, or specific duty opportunities, ensuring clarity and support for all interested personnel.

Expand List item 9881Collapse List item 9881  What is IA / JIA?
Individual and Joint Individual Augments (IA/JIA orders)

The Marine Corps utilizes Individual Augmentation (IA) to provide specialized personnel and fill manpower gaps outside of standard unit deployments. These requirements are categorized into three distinct types: Joint, Service, and Command. Joint Individual Augments (JIAs) support Combatant Commands (CCMD) or Joint Task Forces (JTF) and are based on Joint Manning Document (JMD) requirements. These are tasked to the Marine Corps by the Secretary of Defense under the Total Force Mobilization and Deployment Plan (TFMDP) Volume 3. They represent a service member working in a multi-service or international environment to support major theater operations.

Service Augments (SAs) focus on needs internal to the Marine Corps. These are unstructured requirements at various Marine organizations designed to meet heightened mission demands. Unlike Joint roles, Service Augments specifically support internal Marine Corps contingency or non-contingency operations where existing staff numbers are insufficient to meet current mission spikes.

Command IAs are requirements identified directly by local commanders as being mission-essential or mission-critical to support contingency operations. These must be part of an approved Table of Organization (T/O) or validated by the Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations (DC PP&O). Because the Marine Corps is not formally directed to source these, they must meet strict direct-support criteria to qualify for contingency funding and activation.

The management and sourcing of these roles are centralized through the Marine Corps Force Augmentation Portal (MCFAP) and validated by HQMC (MMIB-2, Force Augmentation Branch). Sourcing depends on a Marine’s status: the IRR is managed by MMIB-2, the SMCR is handled by Marine Forces Reserve (MFR) G-1, and IMA members are coordinated via Reserve Liaison Officers. Once a member is nominated and approved by an ASN board for voluntary mobilization, they are assigned to a Deployment Processing Command (DPC) at Camp Lejeune or Camp Pendleton to complete pre-deployment training and individual requirements before deploying to support the gaining commander.
 

 

 

Expand List item 9882Collapse List item 9882  What is ADOS?
Active-Duty Operation Support Orders (ADOS orders)

ADOS stands for Active Duty for Operational Support, a program providing temporary active-duty opportunities for Reserve Component (RC) personnel to augment both Active and Reserve components. This program addresses short-term administrative, operational, exercise support, and special project requirements that active-duty forces may not be able to meet.

The ADOS program provides Marine Corps Reserve personnel to meet existing and emerging requirements across the total force. It is not intended to be a permanent solution for existing or recurring staffing shortfalls. Personnel serve voluntarily and may terminate their orders with two weeks' notice, just as commanders can terminate a Marine's orders with the same notice. Orders are typically one year or less for conventional ADOS, or three years or less for contingency operations ADOS.

Funding for ADOS is a discretionary budget item derived from different appropriations depending on the primary beneficiary of the work. There are three categories:

*ADOS-AC (Active Component): Funded by Military Personnel, Marine Corps (MPMC) appropriations when the work primarily benefits the active component.

*ADOS-RC (Reserve Component): Funded by Reserve Personnel, Marine Corps (RPMC) appropriations when the work benefits the reserves.

*ADOS-CO (Contingency Operations): A subset of ADOS-AC, typically funded by Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) sources, based on duty in support of a contingency.

Active and Reserve component units can request ADOS billets if they have appropriate funding. Individual Marines request orders via their parent command, gaining force commander (GFC), or operational sponsor, who determines the appropriate order type. While on ADOS, Marines receive full active duty pay and benefits. ADOS flow chart below can show the process:
 

 

 

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Expand List item 9890Collapse List item 9890  Billet Listings
Expand List item 9889Collapse List item 9889  Helpful Links

Global Billets (Active Duty Opportunities) Review the list of open Reserve billets. Find opportunities listed by location, rank, unit, MOS, and duration. 

Reserve Re-Enlistment Prerequisites Review this list to get as much information possible to assist you with remaining with the Corps.

Active Duty to Reserve Transition Opportunities  Marines who complete their active duty commitment can continue to make the most of what the Corps has given them.  There are Reserve opportunities that can keep you close to the brotherhood found only in the Marine Corps.  Serving in Marine Forces Reserve is the best way to remain affiliated with the Marine Corps and take advantage of outstanding leadership opportunities, unmatched camaraderie and a rewarding part-time job.  Find out more from the link above or visit the online community at: www.facebook.com/usmcreservetransition

IRR Website IRR Marines have some administrative obligations and one training requirement (which is to attend an IRR Administrative Muster for administrative screening, if ordered).  There are also opportunities to continue serving while in the IRR. Lastly, there are various benefits, as members of the military during a time of war, that IRR Marines have available to them, most of which are through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity (MCIRSA) The Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity (MCIRSA) is a special staff section of the Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, that has staff cognizance for the management and administration of IRR Marines.  It is the successor entity to the Marine Corps Mobilization Command (MOBCOM) which was based in Kansas City, MO, but deactivated on 17 June 2011.  MCIRSA is assisted in the management and administration of IRR Marines by members of the Readiness Support Program (RSP).  RSP members are IMA Marines co-located with 62 of the 183 MARFORRES SMCR unit site locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.   

Contact MCIRSA

Career Planner IRR:  (504) 697-8491 
Career Planner IMA:  (504) 697-8492 
CSC(Customer Service Center): 800-255-5082

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