Officer Reappointments (From MCO P1100.73)

1.  Former officers in the Marine Corps or USMCR and other services may be reappointed in the Marine Corps or USMCR, depending on the needs of the Marine Corps.

2.  All applicants must meet the following age requirements at time of reappointment:

	a.  Major - less than 41 years of age.

	b.  Captain - less than 35 years of age.

	c.  First Lieutenant - less than 31 years of age.

	d.  Second Lieutenant - less than 28 years of age. 

3.  An applicant must have been on active duty or have been affiliated with a Reserve unit within 3 years of request for reappointment.

4.  All applicants must be determined to be physically qualified for reappointment.

5.  Applicants for reappointment should be forwarded to the CMC (RA-CMT) in letter format.  The applicants must explain why they desire to be reappointed in the U.S. Marine Corps/ Marine Corps Reserve.  Mandatory enclosures to the application are:

	a. A recent report of physical examination, SF 88 (in duplicate) and SF93 (in duplicate).  Aviators must include a current flight physical (in duplicate).

	b. Completed DD form 398, Personal Security Questionnaire (typewritten).

	c. Completed DD form 398-2, Personal Security Questionnaire (NAC) (typewritten).

	d.  Two fingerprint cards, FD-258, (2 Originals).

	e.  Recent photograph, standard full-length, uncovered, front view, left shoulder forward.

6.  Exceptions to the above criteria may be requested.  However, reappointment will be considered only on a singular, selective basis.

7.  Under no circumstances will an officer who was discharged as a result of twice failure of selection for promotion be considered for reappointment.

*If interested, please see a Prior Service Recruiter to facilitate your package

HQMC POC is Capt. Brian Nance at DSN 278-0518, commercial (703) 784-0518 or email at NanceBE@manpower.usmc.mil