SELRES Mobilization Readiness

Mobilization Readiness Overview

Per MCRAMM Chapter 7 and Chapter 10, SELRES (Selected Reserve, what most Marines call SMCR or the Reserves) members must maintain mobilization readiness for potential activation to active duty during war or national emergency.

A mobilizable SELRES member must be ready in five readiness domains.

Five Readiness Domains

Medical Readiness

• Current PHA (annual)
• Class 1 or Class 2 dental status
• Current immunizations
• No deployment-limiting medical conditions
• Specific deployment medications and accommodations addressed

Dental Readiness

• Class 1 or Class 2 dental status
• No deployment-blocking dental conditions
• Treatment current

Administrative Readiness

• Current MCTFS data
• Current dependent data and DEERS enrollment
• Current SGLI election
• Current RED with valid contacts
• Member personal records current

Training Readiness

• MOS qualification current
• Required training complete (SAPR, INFOSEC, etc.)
• PFT and CFT scores current
• Annual rifle qualification current
• Specific MOS training requirements met

Family Readiness

• Family Care Plan if applicable
• Family briefed on mobilization possibility
• Family support resources identified

Mobilization Authorities

Per 10 USC.

Full Mobilization (12301(a))

Declaration of war or national emergency.

• All ready reserve members subject to recall
• Including IRR and Standby

Partial Mobilization (12302)

Up to 1 million reservists for up to 24 months.

• SELRES and IRR primarily affected
• Specific to declared emergencies

Presidential Reserve Call-Up (12304)

Up to 200,000 for up to 365 days.

• Specific to operational needs
• President orders

Voluntary Active Duty (12301(d))

For specific missions.

• Member volunteers
• Specific operational needs

Pre-Mobilization Screening

When unit alerted for mobilization.

Step 1 - Receive Mobilization Alert

Unit receives notification.

• Mobilization timeline established
• Member roster identified
• Pre-mobilization screening initiated

Step 2 - Screen Each Member

Per readiness domains.

• Medical screening at MTF
• Dental screening
• Administrative review
• Training validation
• Family readiness check

Step 3 - Identify and Address Readiness Gaps

For members with gaps.

• Medical treatment
• Dental treatment
• Administrative updates
• Required training completion
• Family preparation

Step 4 - Process Cleared Members

For members ready to mobilize.

• Mobilization orders processing
• Travel coordination
• Specific deployment processing

Step 5 - Process Members Not Cleared

For members with significant gaps.

• Determination of mobilization possibility
• Specific deferment if applicable
• Coordinate with HQMC for unique cases

Post-Mobilization Processing

When mobilized members return.

Step 1 - Demobilization Processing

When member returns from active duty.

• Active duty status ends
• Drilling status begins
• Specific transition processing

Step 2 - TAMP Coordination

Per 10 USC 114510 USC 1145.

• 180 days of TAMP coverage
• Family covered during TAMP
• Coordinate continued healthcare

Step 3 - Post-Deployment Assessments

Per DODI requirements.

• PDHA completion
• PDHRA at 90-180 days
• Mental health screening

Step 4 - Transition Coordination

For members continuing service.

• Return to drilling SMCR
• Specific mobilization veteran considerations
• Reintegration support

Common Mobilization Readiness Issues

Medical Readiness Gaps

Members with deployment-limiting medical conditions.

• Coordinate treatment
• Specific waivers if applicable
• Possible deferment

Dental Class 3 Status

Members blocking deployment due to dental.

• Expedited treatment
• Reserve Dental Care for deployment treatment
• Track to Class 1 or Class 2

Training Gaps

Members missing required training.

• Identify gaps
• Coordinate training completion
• AT or specific training periods

Administrative Gaps

Members with administrative issues.

• Update records
• Process required updates
• Coordinate dependent enrollment

Family Care Plan Issues

Members without proper Family Care Plan.

• Coordinate Family Care Plan completion
• Brief member on requirement
• Specific accommodations if needed

Family Care Plan

Per Marine Corps policy.

When Required

• Single parent
• Dual-military spouse
• Specific other family situations

Components

• Identification of family caregiver
• Care arrangements during mobilization
• Financial arrangements for family
• Specific contingency plans

Documentation

• Family Care Plan documented and filed
• Reviewed periodically
• Updated as family situation changes

Mobilization Documentation

For mobilization processing.

• Mobilization orders
• Pre-deployment health assessment (PDHA)
• Family Care Plan if required
• Member acknowledgment of mobilization
• Family notification documentation

Coordination Touchpoints

Mobilization readiness touches.

• MARFORRES G-3: For mobilization planning
• HQMC: For policy and major actions
• Local installation MTF: For medical screening
• Member's family: For family coordination
• PAC: For specific pay processing
• DOL VETS: For USERRA support

Quality Control on Mobilization Readiness

Common errors.

1. Annual PHA missed. Members not current on PHA.
2. Dental status not tracked. Members in Class 3 status not addressed.
3. Training gaps not identified. Required training not current.
4. Family Care Plan missing. Members requiring FCP without one.

Related Roles

Mobilization readiness affects every SELRES member.

• Marines maintain medical, dental, training, and admin readiness.
• Leaders at units verify member readiness.
• Commanders at I&I oversee unit mobilization readiness posture.