MFR (Frequently Asked Questions)

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�Frequently Asked Questions

Commissioning Options

	Question:	How do I become a reserve Marine Corps Officer?
�	Answer:	The following sites have detailed information about becoming a Marine Corps Officer: https://www.mcrc.usmc.mil/G3/Officer/mcrc_officer_programs.htm By accessing the following link and submitting requested information, an Officer Selection Officer will contact you: http://officer.marines.com/page/Officer-Request-More-Information.jsp The following link has basic information about becoming a Marine Corps Officer: http://officer.marines.com/
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DD-214

	Question:	I would like a copy of my DD-214 and/or copy of my military personnel records.
�	Answer:	1. Marines discharged prior to 1999 may request a copy of their military personnel records at the following site:� http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/index.html.� 2. Marines discharged after 1999 may call 800-268-3710 to request their records. If using a .mil or .gov e-mail address, pleas make a request via e-mail to: [email protected]. Another option is to Fax or mail the request to: Fax:� 703-784-5792 Mail: Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps Personnel Mgt. Support Branch (MMSB-10) 2008 Elliot road, Ste. 201 Quantico, VA 22134-5030 Provide the following information in the request:�� Name: SSN: Date of Birth: Statement of what it is you are requesting: Mailing Address: Telephone: Signature with date: If e-mailed or faxed, records are usually received within 7-10 days.� 3. SMCR Marines are only issued DD-214s when they have completed more than 90 days of active service. To obtain a copy of Reserve military records, a SF-180 (available here: http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/standard-form-180.html) must be completed and faxed to 703-784-3900 - Records Branch.� Prior to faxing, you may wish to call 800-268-3710 to ensure they have the information you are requesting. They only have records for those individuals discharged after 1994. If the records branch has the requested records, they are received within 5-10 days.

	Question:	My DD-214 contains inaccuracies.� How do I correct it?
�	Answer:	In order to change your DD-214, you must petition the Board for Corrections of Naval Records (BCNR). The application and instructions for petitioning BCNR are available here: http://www.hq.navy.mil/bcnr/bcnr.htm
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Enlistment and Re-Enlistment

	Question:	I was born with a heart defect, but am physically fit.� Can I join the Marine Corps Reserve?
�	Answer:	Unfortunately, we do not have recruiters on staff to answer your question.� However, your local Marine Corps recruiter can serve as the best source of information.� You may find their contact information in your local phone directory, usually under the government section (blue pages). You can also access the following link, fill out the form requesting more information about the Marine Corps Reserve (be sure to include your question), and a recruiter from your area will contact you. http://www.mfr.usmc.mil/Join/Contact.asp

	Question:	I am interested in joining the Marine Corps Reserve, but need to know what is the difference between IRR, SMCR, AR, etc.
�	Answer:	The following article has basic information regarding the various options available about the Marine Corps Reserve: http://www.mfr.usmc.mil/mfrnews/2006/2006.08/reserveduty.asp

	Question:	What are the requirements for joining the Marine Corps Reserve?
�	Answer:	We do not have a recruiter assigned here, but if you fill out the following form, a recruiter from your area will contact you and can provide the requirements for joining: http://www.mfr.usmc.mil/Join/Contact.asp

	Question:	I'm in the IRR now, my contract is about to end.� How do I re-enlist?
�	Answer:	You may contact the Mobilization Command Customer Service Center at 800-255-5082 or via e-mail at [email protected].� They will put you in touch with an IRR caeer planner.

	Question:	I am an active duty Marine and would like more information about joining the Marine Corps Reserve.
�	Answer:	The following article has basic information regarding the various options available about the Marine Corps Reserve: http://www.mfr.usmc.mil/mfrnews/2006/2006.08/reserveduty.asp The article indicates that a transitional recruiter will be able to assist you in making the transition to the reserves. You can also contact a prior service recruiter in the area you will be moving to when your End of Active Service commences.� They will have more information about the unit you would belong to, in your area, and the options available to you.� The following link provides a list of Prior Service Recruiting Stations. http://www.marines.com/page/PriorServiceRecruitingStations.jsp. Another option is to visit the following link, fill out the form requesting more information about the Marine Corps Reserve, and a Prior Service Recruiter from your area will contact you. http://www.mfr.usmc.mil/Join/Contact.asp Ensure you select "Prior Service Reserve Re-enlistment Options" on the above form

	Question:	Is it possible to undergo an inner-service transfer from another service to the Marine Corps Reserve?
�	Answer:	You should contact a Prior Service Recruiter in your area.� A list of Prior Service Recruiting Stations can be found at the following link: http://www.marines.com/page/PriorServiceRecruitingStations.jsp. Another option is to visit the following link, fill out the form requesting more information about the Marine Corps Reserve, and a Prior Service Recruiter from your area will contact you. http://www.mfr.usmc.mil/Join/Contact.asp Ensure you select "Prior Service Reserve Re-enlistment Options" on the above form

	Question:	I am a foreigner (foreign national).� Can I join the Marine Corps Reserve?
�	Answer:	We do not have a recruiter assigned here, but if you fill out the following form, a recruiter from your area will contact you and can provide more information regarding foreign national joining the Marine Corps: http://www.mfr.usmc.mil/Join/Contact.asp
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Historical Inquiries

	Question:	Where can I find information about a Unit's lineage or other historical information?
�	Answer:	Please contact the Marine Corps History Division at: http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/hd/home_page.htm or Marine Corps History Division 30709 Moreell Avenue Quantico, VA 22134 703-432-4877
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Locating a Marine

	Question:	How can I find the address of a present or former member of the U.S. Armed Forces?
�	Answer:	There is no comprehensive one-stop source for e-mail or mailing addresses. Please note, military regulations and the Privacy Act of 1974 do not permit the Marine Corps to provide home addresses or telephone numbers of service personnel. Moreover, regulations do not permit random dissemination of listings of names and addresses of service personnel. These regulations have been established to protect individual service men and women from commercial exploitation and to respect their right of privacy. Because of the large volume of requests that each service locator receives, please allow at least four weeks processing time for written requests. The following information is needed for all requests for all locator services: Give as much identifying information as possible about the person you wish to locate such as full name, rank, last duty assignment/last known military address, service number, and Social Security number. Please contact officials of our Defense Manpower Data Center for assistance with military verification. Their telephone number is (703) 696-6762. Marine Corps To locate a Marine please Contact the Marine Corps World Wide Locator HEADQUARTERS U S MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT BRANCH (MMSB-17) 2008 ELLIOT ROAD QUANTICO, VA 22134-5030 Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone number: 703-784-3941 / 3942 / 3943. To locate Marines, a Social Security Number may be required. Base locators are also available at all major USMC commands. United States Army The Army will help you locate individuals on active duty only, not retirees. The place to start is the Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center's (EREC) Customer Service Center. The address is: Commander Soldier�s Records Data Center (SRDC) 8899 East 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249-5301 You may also contact them by phone at 1-866-771-6357. United States Navy The Navy's locator service helps locate individuals on active duty and those whose service ended less than a year ago. In addition, the Navy will forward letters as long as the correct postage is affixed to the envelope. Unless you are active military, local or federal government, or a family member, the non-refundable fee for researching an address is $3.50 per address. Fees are retained in cases resulting in an unsuccessful search or for unreleasable addresses. Mail your correspondence with your fee, check or money order payable to UNITED STATES TREASURER, to the following address: Navy Worldwide Locator Navy Personnel Command PERS 312F 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055-3120 You can also call the locator service for more information at 1-901-874-3388. United States Air Force The AF World Wide Locator handles official and unofficial requests to locate Air Force Personnel. Official requests are defined as requests received from any government agency and the Department of Defense (DoD). All other requests are considered unofficial in nature. The AF World Wide Locator only has location information on individuals who are currently receiving compensation from the USAF (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Retired, and Civil Service Personnel). If the individual has separated from the AF, no information is available. Location/Mailing Address: HQ AFPC/DPDXIDL 550 C St West Ste 50 Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4752 Telephone: (210) 565-2660

	Question:	I am looking for a Marine who served with me more than 20 years ago.
�	Answer:	Unfortunately, we do not keep track of Veteran Marines. The best suggestion we can give is to search for the Marine in sites such as the ones provided at the following link or place an ad in a military periodical, which some veterans subscribe to (i.e. Marines Magazine, Leatherneck Magazine, Marine Corps Times, etc.). VetFriends.com http://www.vetfriends.com/search.cfm or http://www.militaryconnections.com/
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Medical Records

	Question:	How do I obtain a copy of my medical records?
�	Answer:	The following link has information regarding military medical and health records: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/medical.html There you will find a link to "Use eVetRecs to get copies of most health and medical records."
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Miscellaneous

	Question:	I am too old to join the military, but would like to help with the War effort.� What can I do?
�	Answer:	Though not everyone may be able to serve their country via military service, service can be provided to our military men and women in various ways.� The following page has some suggestions on how Americans can help those serving overseas: http://www.usmc-mccs.org/deploy/supportourtroops.cfm?sid=ml&smid;=7
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Pen Pals

	Question:	My school would like to write to Marines deployed overseas.� How can we get addresses of those Marines so we can become pen pals?
�	Answer:	The Department of Defense has suspended the pen pal letter-writing campaign.� Regrettably, we are not able to provide you a name and address of a service member. However, Dear Abby, the DoD, and the Department of the Navy, have another option available.� Please visit the following link: https://wwwcfi.cnet.navy.mil/dearabby/about.html There are also various ways to help our military men and women.� The following page has suggestions on how Americans can help those serving overseas: http://www.usmc-mccs.org/deploy/sendingmail.cfm?sid=ml&smid;=6
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Technical Assistance

	Question:	I forgot my e-mail password.
�	Answer:	If it is an MFR/Legacy e-mail account, contact the MFR help desk at Telephone:� 816-843-3481 DSN:� 894-3481 Fax:� 816-843-3494 https://register.marforres.usmc.mil/ContactUs.aspx If it is an NMCI e-mail account, contact the NMCI help desk at 866-843-6624

	Question:	I am locked out of my MFR SharePortal account.� Is there a way to reset it?
�	Answer:	Please visit the following address and select the "Unlock/Reset Account" option. https://register.marforres.usmc.mil

	Question:	How do I get access to the MFR SharePortal?
�	Answer:	To register for an account, visit the following link: https://register.marforres.usmc.mil You will be required to have a CAC card and card reader in order to access the above link. Those registering for an account will be required to know their PEBD and ECC/EAS to set up an account. If you experience difficulties registering for an account, you can submit a trouble ticket by calling the MFR help desk at 816-843-3481 or e-mail a help desk Marine at https://register.marforres.usmc.mil/ContactUs.aspx. Once you completed the online registration, you can access the SharePortal at: https://www2.marforres.usmc.mil To request access to modify content on the SharePortal please go through the following instructions: -Go to https://manage.marforres.usmc.mil -Select the "Request Access" button -Select the appropriate MSC -Select the appropriate unit/department -Select the desired permission level -You will be prompted to enter a justification for your request -After clicking on the "Submit Request" button, you will see a notice telling you which manager will either accept or deny your request to be able to update content on the MFR SharePortal site you selected.
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Verifying Employment

	Question:	How do I verify that an employee is actually a Marine?
�	Answer:	There are several ways to verify a Marine's status in the USMCR: 1.� Ask to see their military identification card.� If they are in the USMCR, they will have a USMC Reserve ID card. 2.� Ask to see their pay stub (i.e. Leave and Earning Statement (LES)). 3.� Or you may contact the Mobilization Command (MOBCOM) Customer Service Center at 800-255-5082, and see if they will release this information.
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Volunteering for Duty

	Question:	How do I volunteer for duty as part of OIF/OEF or an IMA billet?
�	Answer:	Please visit the following site for a list of the various billet vacancies within MFR: http://www.mfr.usmc.mil/hq/g1/operations/sourcing/globalbillets.asp If you are interested in volunteering to become an Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA), contact the Mobilization Command Customer Service Center at 800-255-5082, or e-mail at [email protected].� They can let you know what vacancies/volunteer opportunities exist.
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MFR Band�� Toys For Tots�� Reque Commissioning Options

DD-214

Enlistment and Re-Enlistment

Historical Inquiries

Locating a Marine

Medical Records

Miscellaneous

Pen Pals

Technical Assistance

Verifying Employment

Volunteering for Duty

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