MCO P1100.73B.pdf - Marine Corps

3005. WARRANT OFFICER PROGRAM
1. Program Description. This program provides for the appointment of
exceptionally qualified, men and women enlisted members of the Marine
Corps or USMCR to warrant officer grade for duty in specified technical
fields.
2. Guidance. Detailed information is contained in MCO 1040.14.
Applications are solicited annually by a Marine Corps bulletin in the
1040 series.
3006. TEMPORARY OFFICER PROGRAM
1. In time of war, or of national emergency declared by the Congress
or the President, the CMC, with the approval of the Secretary of the
Navy, can authorize application/nomination of highly qualified, active
duty chief warrant officer, warrant officers and staff noncommissioned
officers for a temporary appointment to the grade of second lieutenant
USMC or USMCR under the authority contained in Title 10, U.S.C.
2. Appointments under this program will be made to meet an emergency
requirement and personnel selected will be appointed for a temporary
duration. Such appointment will not prejudice permanent promotion to
higher permanent grade upon reversion, if such promotion would have
occurred otherwise. We will publish details regarding eligibility
requirements and implementation of a temporary officer program, whenappropriate.
3007. REAPPOINTMENT OF FORMER OFFICERS
1. Former officers of the Marine Corps or USMCR and other services who
resigned in good standing or who were honorably discharged may be
reappointed in the Marine Corps or USMCR, depending upon the needs of
the Marine Corps. Former officers seeking reappointment and assignment
to active duty will be considered, if eligible, by the semiannual
Officer Retention Board (ORB) or Augmentation Board, as it is commonly
referred to. Those former officers seeking reappointment in the USMCR
in a drilling status will be considered by various staff agencies at
Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, without consideration by the ORB.
2. Former officers seeking reappointment and assignment to active duty
must be able to complete 20 years of active commissioned service prior
to their 55th birthday. Credit for prior service as a commissioned
officer may be granted to recognize previous military experience as
follows:
Qualifications Credit
Active duty commissioned service 1 year for each year
to include periods of active duty
for training.
Commissioned service as a Reserve 1 year for each year
officer on inactive duty.
3. 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.
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