Marines requesting will complete the Retirement Pre-Application Checklist (MARCORSEPSMAN, Appendix J) and submit it to the Commanding Officer via their chain of command. The request will establish a requested FMCR/retirement date and planned departure date. The checklist will serve as the source document for the Retirement Section to notify Headquarters Marine Corps Separation and Retirement (HQMC-MMSR) of your request to transition.
Normal parameter for the Appendix J submission is between 6-18 months from the requested FMCR/retirement date. Separation can be requested outside of these parameters via AA Form to HQMC-MMSR with justification.
In order to transition from the Marine Corps, you must:
- Attend TRS 1 year to 6 months prior to your EAS. (Your Unit Transition Coordinator will help schedule this)
- Complete and submit your Outbound Interview (OBI) in MOL (no later than 90 days out from requested departure date).
(DO NOT input LWAS or Transition PTAD in the MOL leave application.)
- Once ADMIN CERTIFIED, go back into OBI to print out your approved DMO endorsement from OBI (listed under “attachments”) and take it to DMO to arrange household goods move and/or transportation. (10 working days after your unit approves your OBI, the OBI status should change to ADMIN CERTIFIED)
- Final Physical (good for only 6 months from departure date)
- Complete DD Form 2656 (Retired Pay Data Form) and turn into the Separations and Retirements Section for submission to DFAS. It must be received at DFAS 30 days prior to your EAS to avoid retirement pay discrepancies.
- Checkout Sheet COMPLETE WITH STAMPS AND SIGNATURES – available at your Unit S-1
- Complete the MarineNet SBP for Retirees Course
- 2 working days prior to your departure date, go to the PAC with all separation documentation to conduct pre-checkout to identify any potential last-minute issues.
***Marines will not be given their orders and DD Form 214s until the day they are scheduled to detach. ***Any incomplete checkout requirements will cause a delay in your departure.
To receive your orders and DD-214 you must complete/turn in the following to the Separations and Retirements Section:
- Completed Checkout Sheet
- Completed DD Form 2648 (TRS w/ Capstone)
- Completed Final Physical (DD Forms 2808, 2807, 2697)
- Complete Medical and Dental records w/ STR DD Form 2963.
- Completed Missing Gear Statement (NAVMC 6)
- Completed DD Form 2656 (Retired Pay Data Form) – must be submitted to DFAS at least 30 days prior to your EAS.
- Completion Certificate for MarineNet SBP for Retirees Course.