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Gunnery Sgt. Kairo Ortez, an operations chief within the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve converses with Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during the check-in process of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. During these musters, Marines are informed of the benefits and opportunities available to them while serving as IRR Marines. The Marines are also informed of career opportunities available to them such as a lateral move into a new military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Gunnery Sgt. Kairo Ortez, an operations chief within the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve converses with Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during the check-in process of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. During these musters, Marines are informed of the benefits and opportunities available to them while serving as IRR Marines. The Marines are also informed of career opportunities available to them such as a lateral move into a new military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Sgt. Jacklin Ruiz, an administrative specialist previously stationed in Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines that take part in the IRR Muster are screened in order to ensure readiness for augmentation into the active component of the total force. The IRR Marines were required to attend a reserves opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete an admin audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Sgt. Jacklin Ruiz, an administrative specialist previously stationed in Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines that take part in the IRR Muster are screened in order to ensure readiness for augmentation into the active component of the total force. The IRR Marines were required to attend a reserves opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete an admin audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Sgt. Kevin Montenegro, a military police officer previously stationed in Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. The Marines of the IRR previously served on active duty or as drilling reservists, and now stand ready to augment the active forces in times of war or other contingency. These Marines bring tremendous experience and capability to the United States Marine Corps and are an important part of the “total force.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Sgt. Kevin Montenegro, a military police officer previously stationed in Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. The Marines of the IRR previously served on active duty or as drilling reservists, and now stand ready to augment the active forces in times of war or other contingency. These Marines bring tremendous experience and capability to the United States Marine Corps and are an important part of the “total force.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Cpl. Robert Alara, an ammo technician previously stationed in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines that take part in the IRR Muster are screened in order to ensure readiness for augmentation into the active component of the total force. The IRR Marines were required to attend a reserve opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete an admin audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Cpl. Robert Alara, an ammo technician previously stationed in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines that take part in the IRR Muster are screened in order to ensure readiness for augmentation into the active component of the total force. The IRR Marines were required to attend a reserve opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete an admin audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Sgt. Cesar Gutierrez, a water support technician previously stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. During these musters, Marines are informed of the benefits and opportunities available to them while serving as an IRR Marine. The Marines are also informed of career opportunities available to them such as a lateral move into a new military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Sgt. Cesar Gutierrez, a water support technician previously stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. During these musters, Marines are informed of the benefits and opportunities available to them while serving as an IRR Marine. The Marines are also informed of career opportunities available to them such as a lateral move into a new military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Maj. Sean Herlihy, a special projects officer with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity (MCIRSA), Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during a reserve opportunity and obligations brief as a part of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. During these muster events, MCIRSA conducts an administrative screening of IRR Marines to ensure those Marines’ readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Maj. Sean Herlihy, a special projects officer with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity (MCIRSA), Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during a reserve opportunity and obligations brief as a part of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. During these muster events, MCIRSA conducts an administrative screening of IRR Marines to ensure those Marines’ readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Maj. Sean Herlihy, a special projects officer with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during a reserve opportunity and obligations brief as a part of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. The Marines of the IRR previously served on active duty or as drilling reservists, and now stand ready to augment the active forces in times of war or other contingency. These Marines bring tremendous experience and capability to the United States Marine Corps and are an important part of the total force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Maj. Sean Herlihy, a special projects officer with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during a reserve opportunity and obligations brief as a part of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. The Marines of the IRR previously served on active duty or as drilling reservists, and now stand ready to augment the active forces in times of war or other contingency. These Marines bring tremendous experience and capability to the United States Marine Corps and are an important part of the total force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Cpl. Stutya Bista, an administrative specialist with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, assists Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during the medical audit process of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines were required to attend a reserves opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete a medical audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders and retention of talent within the IRR. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Cpl. Stutya Bista, an administrative specialist with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, assists Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during the medical audit process of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines were required to attend a reserves opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete a medical audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders and retention of talent within the IRR. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, assists Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during the admin audit process of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines that take part in the IRR Muster are screened in order to ensure readiness for augmentation into the active component of the total force. The IRR Marines were required to attend a reserves opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete an admin audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, assists Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during the admin audit process of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines that take part in the IRR Muster are screened in order to ensure readiness for augmentation into the active component of the total force. The IRR Marines were required to attend a reserves opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete an admin audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve (left), greets Vice Adm. John Mustin, Chief of Navy Reserve, in Washington D.C. on May 8, 2021. Bellon and Mustin toured the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster and shared best practices in support of naval integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve (left), greets Vice Adm. John Mustin, Chief of Navy Reserve, in Washington D.C. on May 8, 2021. Bellon and Mustin toured the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster and shared best practices in support of naval integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks with Marines facilitating the annual Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Mega Muster at Madison, Wisconsin, Sept. 12, 2020. Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity conducts IRR Mega Musters in order to help with the recruitment and retention of talent within the IRR. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley I. Barreno)

Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks with Marines facilitating the annual Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Mega Muster at Madison, Wisconsin, Sept. 12, 2020. Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity conducts IRR Mega Musters in order to help with the recruitment and retention of talent within the IRR. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley I. Barreno)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Barreno

Marine administrative message 326/15 announces that corporals who accept a 12-month drilling obligation with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit are eligible to receive up to 60 additional points toward their composite score for promotion.

Marine administrative message 326/15 announces that corporals who accept a 12-month drilling obligation with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit are eligible to receive up to 60 additional points toward their composite score for promotion.

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick

MARADMIN 685/14 announces the fiscal year 2015 officer retention board.
The return to the active duty sub-board provides the opportunity for the transfer of lieutenants, captains and majors to the active component from the Selected Marine Corps Reserve, Individual Mobilization Augmentee and Individual Ready Reserve.

MARADMIN 685/14 announces the fiscal year 2015 officer retention board. The return to the active duty sub-board provides the opportunity for the transfer of lieutenants, captains and majors to the active component from the Selected Marine Corps Reserve, Individual Mobilization Augmentee and Individual Ready Reserve.

Photo by Sgt. Bryan Nygaard

John Zimmer (left), a security specialist at Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, practices a leg lock on his coach, Reilly Bodycomb, before his debut fight at the Caged Warrior Championship V on Oct. 4, 2014, in Patterson, La. He practices a form of martial arts called combat Sambo, which helps him with quick takedowns and submissions during mixed martial arts fights. Zimmer works as a civilian at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, but he is also a Marine in the Individual Ready Reserve.

John Zimmer (left), a security specialist at Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, practices a leg lock on his coach, Reilly Bodycomb, before his debut fight at the Caged Warrior Championship V on Oct. 4, 2014, in Patterson, La. He practices a form of martial arts called combat Sambo, which helps him with quick takedowns and submissions during mixed martial arts fights. Zimmer works as a civilian at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, but he is also a Marine in the Individual Ready Reserve.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ian Leones

John Zimmer (left), a security specialist at Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, warms up before his fight at the Caged Warrior Championship V on Oct. 4, 2014, in Patterson, La. Zimmer worked on his stand-up fighting to balance out his grappling style of combat Sambo.

John Zimmer (left), a security specialist at Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, warms up before his fight at the Caged Warrior Championship V on Oct. 4, 2014, in Patterson, La. Zimmer worked on his stand-up fighting to balance out his grappling style of combat Sambo.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ian Leones

John Zimmer (center), a security specialist at Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, gets examined by a ringside physician moments before his fight at the Caged Warrior Championship V on Oct. 4, 2014, in Patterson, La. Zimmer’s coach, Collin Murray, places petroleum jelly on Zimmer’s face to prevent cuts during the fight.

John Zimmer (center), a security specialist at Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, gets examined by a ringside physician moments before his fight at the Caged Warrior Championship V on Oct. 4, 2014, in Patterson, La. Zimmer’s coach, Collin Murray, places petroleum jelly on Zimmer’s face to prevent cuts during the fight.

Photo by Lance Cpl Ian Leones

John Zimmer (right), a security specialist at Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, stands in the octagon minutes before his fight at the Caged Warrior Championship V on Oct. 4th, 2014, in Patterson, La. This was Zimmer’s first time competing in a mixed martial arts fight.

John Zimmer (right), a security specialist at Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, stands in the octagon minutes before his fight at the Caged Warrior Championship V on Oct. 4th, 2014, in Patterson, La. This was Zimmer’s first time competing in a mixed martial arts fight.

Photo by Lance Cpl Ian Leones

An update to the Career Intermission Pilot Program may delay some officers participation in the program. According to Marine administrative message 212/14 officers will not be able to participate in CIPP if they are already selected for promotion to the next higher grade. Visit the MARADMIN for more information.

An update to the Career Intermission Pilot Program may delay some officers participation in the program. According to Marine administrative message 212/14 officers will not be able to participate in CIPP if they are already selected for promotion to the next higher grade. Visit the MARADMIN for more information.

Photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Ramos

Gerard Lee, the medical office manager of Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Marine Forces Reserve, talks with Individual Ready Reserve Marines about their medical screening during the annual IRR Mega-Muster in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2014. MCIRSA conducts medical screening to ensure Marines’ physical and mental well-being. The annual mega-muster is sponsored by MCIRSA, MARFORRES. The muster also gives IRR Marines an opportunity to update personal information, get information on education and job opportunites. (Official photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Gerard Lee, the medical office manager of Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Marine Forces Reserve, talks with Individual Ready Reserve Marines about their medical screening during the annual IRR Mega-Muster in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2014. MCIRSA conducts medical screening to ensure Marines’ physical and mental well-being. The annual mega-muster is sponsored by MCIRSA, MARFORRES. The muster also gives IRR Marines an opportunity to update personal information, get information on education and job opportunites. (Official photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick

Sherman Police Department officers talk with Individual Ready Reserve Marine Kevin Ogden about job opportunities and retirement benefits during the annual IRR Mega-Muster in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2014. The annual mega-muster is sponsored by the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Marine Forces Reserve. The muster gives IRR Marines an opportunity to update personal information, get information on education and job opportunites, and go through medical screening.(Official photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Sherman Police Department officers talk with Individual Ready Reserve Marine Kevin Ogden about job opportunities and retirement benefits during the annual IRR Mega-Muster in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2014. The annual mega-muster is sponsored by the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Marine Forces Reserve. The muster gives IRR Marines an opportunity to update personal information, get information on education and job opportunites, and go through medical screening.(Official photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick