Annual Training (AT) Specifics for SELRES

What AT Is

Per 10 USC 1230110 USC 12301(b) and MCRAMM Chapter 7, Annual Training (AT) is the SELRES (Selected Reserve, what most Marines call SMCR or the Reserves) member's primary active duty period each year. Per MCRAMM Chapter 3 Section 3, AT is a subset of Active Duty for Training (ADT).

AT serves.

• Member's annual active duty obligation
• Unit collective training
• Sustainment of MOS qualification
• Validation of operational readiness

AT Duration and Structure

Standard AT

Most SELRES members complete AT.

• 12 to 14 consecutive days
• Active duty status during AT
• At unit, training facility, or deployment location

AT Pay and Benefits

During AT, member is on active duty.

• Full active duty pay
• BAH at duty location rate
• BAS at active duty rate
• TRICARE Prime active duty
• Travel reimbursement per JTR

AT Counts Toward Service

AT days count toward.

• Retirement points (one per day)
• Active service for various calculations
• Specific obligations satisfied

Performance Steps for AT Processing

Step 1 - Pre-AT Coordination

Before AT begins.

• AT orders generated via MROWS
• Member receives orders 30 days before AT
• Pre-AT briefing on expectations
• Coordinate medical readiness verification

Step 2 - Travel Coordination

For AT travel.

• Member coordinates travel
• Per diem and lodging coordination
• DTS processing for vouchers

Step 3 - AT Active Duty Status Change

When AT begins.

• UD/MIPS active duty start transaction
• BAH and BAS at active duty rate
• Drill pay codes deactivate

Step 4 - During AT Operations

During AT.

• Member performs AT mission
• Daily JPERSTAT accountability
• Specific actions per AT plan

Step 5 - AT End and Status Reversion

When AT ends.

• UD/MIPS active duty end transaction
• Return to drilling reserve status
• BAH and BAS deactivate
• Drill pay codes reactivate

Step 6 - Travel Voucher Processing

After AT.

• Member submits DD Form 1351-2DD Form 1351-2 within 5 days
• Process through DTS
• Reimbursement to member

AT Locations

AT might occur at various locations.

Member's SMCR Unit

For unit-based AT.

• Member at home drill location
• Unit collective training
• Local training facilities

Other Marine Corps Installation

For deployment to specific training.

• Larger training areas
• Specific training facilities
• Coordinated with gaining installation

Joint or Combined Training

For multi-Service or international training.

• Specific training exercises
• Joint Service coordination
• International partner training

Real-World Operations

Some AT might support real operations.

• Specific contingency operations
• Coordinated with Combatant Command
• Specific authorization required

AT Pay Specifics

Active Duty Pay

During AT.

• Member's basic pay at active duty rate
• Same as full-time active duty Marine of same grade

BAH

Active duty BAH for AT.

• BAH at member's home zip code (typically) or AT location per orders
• With-dependents or without-dependents per status

BAS

Active duty BAS rate.

• Officer or enlisted rate per member status

Travel Reimbursement

Per JTR.

• Travel days reimbursed
• Per diem during travel
• Lodging at AT location if applicable

Specific Special Pays

If applicable to AT.

• HFP/IDP if AT in designated area
• HDP-L if AT at hardship location
• Other special pays per situation

Common AT Issues

Member Does not Attend AT

Member has conflict with scheduled AT.

• Specific procedures per situation
• Possible AT rescheduling
• Specific approval required for missed AT
• Might trigger Unsatisfactory Participation if without authorization

AT Late Arrival or Early Departure

Member arrives late or departs early.

• Documentation of reason
• Coordinate with AT command
• Possible pay implications

Pay Issues During AT

Member's active duty pay incorrect during AT.

• Coordinate with PAC
• Verify status change processed
• Address back-payment

Travel Voucher Late

Member's travel voucher submitted late.

• Process when received
• Document reason for delay
• Specific audit considerations

AT Coordination Touchpoints

AT processing touches.

• MROWS: For AT orders
• PAC: For pay status changes
• DTS: For travel voucher processing
• Member's unit: For unit AT planning
• AT location command: For AT execution coordination

AT Documentation Required

For AT processing.

• AT orders from MROWS
• Member acknowledgment
• AT participation documentation
• Travel voucher
• Member return documentation

AT Quality Control

Common errors.

1. AT orders not generated. Member arrives without orders.
2. Active duty status not processed. AT starts but UD/MIPS not updated.
3. BAH not adjusted. Member's BAH at incorrect rate during AT.
4. Travel voucher delayed. Missing 5-day deadline.

AT Family Considerations

For members with families.

• Brief family on AT timing
• Coordinate child care if needed
• Specific family support during AT
• TRICARE coverage during AT

Related Roles

AT affects every SELRES drilling member annually.

• Marines complete AT each year as required.
• Leaders at units plan AT and lead AT execution.
• Commanders at I&I coordinate AT processing.