MCO P1100.73B.pdf - Marine Corps

(2) Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are
qualified to attest to the quality of the applicant’s character.
(3) Certified copy of birth certificate.
(4) Proof of citizenship (foreign-born applicants) only.
(5) Recent photo, standard full-length, front view, left
shoulder forward.
(6) The applicant will be directed to report to the nearest
Marine Corps OSO for interviews by two Marine Corps officers, the
results of which will be forwarded by, the interviewers to the CMC
(MRRO-3).
b. Phase II. If we determine the applicant is exceptionally
qualified for the Specialist Officer Program, we will ask the
individual to submit the following information:
(1) A recent report of physical examination. The applicant
should report to the nearest Armed Forces Medical Facility and request
they conduct a physical examination for appointment to commissioned
grade, USMCR. Upon completion of this physical examination, the Report
of Medical Examination (Standard Form 88, oriainal and duplicate copy)
and Report of Medical History (Standard Form 93, original and duplicate
copy) should be forwarded to the Commandant of the Marine Corps,
(MRRO-6), Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. 20380-0001.
(2) DD Form 398-2, Personnel Security Questionnaire (NAC)
(typewritten).
(3) Two FD Forms 258, FBI Fingerprint Cards (ensure legibility
of prints) (local law enforcement agency will provide assistance).
(4) One DD Form 398, Personnel Security Questionnaire
(typewritten) (ensure completeness).
3009. INTERSERVICE TRANSFER OF REGULAR AND RESERVE OFFICERS
1. The DoD policy with regard to interservice transfer is that an
officer of any military service who is especially qualified to contribute
to an activity of another Uniformed Service will be given an
opportunity to apply for interservice transfer without interruption in
their service career.
a. Interservice transfers are intended for use primarily in
technical fields to permit full use of specialists, but will not be
restricted to technical specialists Interservice transfers may be used
to help fulfill authorized strength requirements in competitive
categories, designators, occupational fields, MOS’s, and other
authorized officer specialties. They may not be made from shortage
specialties.
b. Transfers may be made only within authorized strength
limitations.
c. Officers on EAD may qualify only for active duty interservice
transfers. Commissioned officers not on EAD may qualify only for
interservice transfers between inactive Reserve components.
d. Reserve component transfers must be to a Reserve category of
equal or greater mobilization potential; e.g., from the Selected
Reserve of another. Transfers from the selected Reserve of one service
to the IRR or Standby Reserve of another service are not permitted
unless waived by the Secretary of the parent service as being in the
best interest of national defense.
e. Officers may not be transferred without their written consent.
2. Eligibility of Marine Corps Officers. All officers are eligible
for transfer to another uniformed service except officers who:
a. Have not completed all obligated service incurred;
(1) During initial appointment;
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