MCO P1070.12K W CH 1 MARINE CORPS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ...

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(a) When the individual Marine desires to make a
statement, the following guidance applies:
(1) Complete the statement using a plain white paper,
preferrably typed written.
(2) The Marine’s statement must conform to Article
1122, U. S. Navy Regulations regarding temperate language,
limited to pertinent facts concerning the deficiencies identified
in the page 11 entry and shall not question or impugn the motives
of another person.
(3) This is not the forum for surfacing issues more
timely and appropriately handled at either request mast or
through an Article 138, UCMJ, Complaints of Wrongs hearing.
(b) If the individual Marine annotates their desire “not
to” make a statement, the entry is appropriately annotated as
such and no further action is required.
s. Service Award Election (Reserve Only). When Marine Corps
reservists are assigned to active duty in connection with the
Active Reserve (AR) Program, they must elect whether to continue
their eligibility period for the Selected Marine Corps Reserve
Medal (SMCRM) or start a new eligibility commencement date for
the award of the Good Conduct Medal (GCM). If the Marine elects
to receive the GCM, enter the commencement date on page 12. Make
one of the following entries, signed by the Marine, upon
assignment to AR:
(1) "(Date). I elect to continue my period of entitlement
and eligibility to the SMCRM while assigned to AR Program."
(2) "(Date). I elect entitlement to receive the GCM while
participating in the AR Program."
t. Disposition of Selected Marine Corps Reservists (SMCR) as
a Result of Unit Deactivation, Redesignation, or Relocation
(1) SMCR's awaiting IADT or at IADT may train for another MOS
contingent upon school seat availability compatible with another
SMCR unit within reasonable commuting distance. The following
entry will be made and signed by SMCR concerned:
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