MARINE CORPS INSTITUTE
CAREER RETENTION SPECIALIST HANDBOOK
MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON, DC
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
MARINE CORPS INSTITUTE 912 CHARLES POOR STREET SE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20391-5680
IN REPLY REFER TO:
1550 01 Aug 05 CAREER RETENTION SPECIALIST (MCI 0084) 1. Purpose. This handbook for career retention specialists (CRS) is published to provide reference material to all Marines whose duties require them to understand the basic tasks of a CRS. 2. Scope. This handbook addresses the reference material needed for the following: choosing the Marines who need a CRS interview and specifying the type of interview, researching the Marine’s performance history for eligibility and career options, meeting with the Marine and discussing career options, supporting the interview between Marine and CO, collecting endorsements for Marine’s retention request, creating and submitting retention requests, extensions, and contracts. 3. Applicability. This handbook is intended for instructional purposes only. It is designed for used by Marines of all grades. It should be used in conjunction with MCI 0084, Career Retention Specialists.
T.M. FRANUS By direction
Table of Contents
Page Appendix A: Reenlistment Prerequisites and Waivers.................................................. Appendix B: MARADMIN 368/03 .............................................................................. Appendix C: Lateral Move Program Page Excerpts...................................................... Appendix D: Special Duty Assignments and Excerpts from MCO P1326.6.................. Appendix E: Duty Station Preferences ......................................................................... Appendix F: FY 2055 Boatspace Report Excerpt ......................................................... Appendix G: Benefits of Membership in Selected Marine Corps Reserves ................... Appendix H: Reenlistment Eligibility