Reserve Disciplinary Reporting

Reporting Requirements Overview

Per MCRAMM Chapter 11, Reserve members must report specific civilian and military disciplinary matters to their command.

What Must Be Reported

Civilian Criminal Charges

Per MCRAMM.

• Felony charges
• Specific misdemeanor charges
• DUI/DWI charges
• Specific other criminal charges

Civilian Convictions

• Felony convictions
• Specific misdemeanor convictions
• DUI/DWI convictions
• Specific other convictions

Civilian Court Orders

Specific court orders.

• Restraining orders
• Specific protective orders
• Custody-related orders affecting member

Civilian Sentencing

• Probation
• Confinement
• Fines
• Specific sentencing

Other Reportable Matters

Per MCRAMM.

• Civilian arrests
• Specific bankruptcy
• Specific personal financial issues
• Specific other matters

Why Reporting Required

Reporting supports.

Member's Service

• Continued fitness for service
• Specific MOS qualification
• Specific clearance maintenance

Marine Corps Awareness

• Command awareness of member's situation
• Specific impact on duty performance
• Specific mobilization readiness

Specific Coordination

• Civilian-military legal coordination
• Specific civilian reporting requirements
• Specific Reserve provisions

Member Reporting Timeline

Per MCRAMM.

Immediate Reporting

For specific situations.

• Arrest for serious offense
• Conviction of specific offense
• Specific other immediate situations

Reasonable Time Reporting

For other matters.

• Within specific timeframes per MCRAMM
• Specific guidance per situation
• Coordinate with command

Failure to Report

Might constitute UCMJ violation.

• Failure to report itself an offense
• Specific consequences
• Coordinate with SJA

Performance Steps for Disciplinary Reporting

When member reports civilian or military disciplinary matter.

Step 1 - Receive Report from Member

Member provides specific information.

• Specific incident or charge
• Specific dates
• Specific civilian authority
• Specific outcome if applicable

Step 2 - Document the Report

Per IRAM.

• Page 11 entry documenting report
• Specific details documented
• Member acknowledgment

Step 3 - Coordinate with SJA

For specific situations.

• SJA review of reportable matter
• Specific advice on military implications
• Specific procedures

Step 4 - Determine Specific Actions

Based on reportable matter.

• Possible administrative actions
• Possible UCMJ proceedings
• Possible separation processing
• Specific other actions

Step 5 - Coordinate with Command

For commander decisions.

• Specific commander review
• Specific decisions per situation
• Specific procedures

Step 6 - Process Specific Actions

Per commander decision.

• Specific actions implemented
• Specific OMPF documentation
• Specific Reserve coordination

Step 7 - Track Resolution

For continued matters.

• Specific tracking of civilian proceedings
• Specific updates to member's record
• Specific final resolution

Specific Reportable Categories

DUI/DWI

Specific reporting requirements.

• Member must report civilian DUI/DWI
• Specific impact on service
• Possible separation processing for repeat offenses

Drug-Related Charges

Significant reporting.

• Specific UCMJ Article 112a application
• Specific separation procedures
• Coordinate with SJA

Domestic Violence

Specific reporting.

• Lautenberg Amendment implications
• Specific weapons restrictions
• Specific member's service implications

Specific Civilian Arrests

For specific arrest types.

• Specific reporting timelines
• Specific procedures

Lautenberg Amendment

Per 18 USC 92218 USC 922(g)(9).

• Federal law prohibiting firearms possession by domestic violence convictions
• Significant impact on military service
• Specific procedures required

Lautenberg Implications

For military member.

• Does not possess firearms or ammunition
• Specific MOS implications
• Possible separation processing

Reporting Requirement

Member must report.

• Domestic violence arrest
• Conviction
• Specific protective orders

Specific Procedures

Per MCRAMM and specific directives.

• Coordinate with SJA
• Specific commander actions
• Specific separation processing if applicable

Member's Failure to Report

Specific consequences.

UCMJ Violation

Failure to report might violate UCMJ.

• Specific articles applicable
• Specific procedures
• Coordinate with SJA

Finding After Failure

If matter found after member's failure.

• Compounded violation
• Specific procedures
• Possible additional consequences

Documentation Required for Reports

Per IRAM.

• Page 11 entry documenting report
• Specific civilian documentation
• Specific evidence
• Specific OMPF inclusion

Coordination Touchpoints

Reporting matters touch.

• Staff Judge Advocate (SJA): For specific legal advice
• Member's command: For specific decisions
• HQMC: For specific complex situations
• Civilian authorities: For specific coordination

Common Reporting Issues

Member Unaware of Reporting Requirement

Member doesn't know reporting required.

• Specific briefing during initial counseling
• Specific reminders during periodic counseling
• Specific resources

Late Reporting

Member reports late.

• Might affect specific consequences
• Specific procedures
• Coordinate with SJA

Member Disputes Reporting Requirement

Member disagrees specific matter requires reporting.

• Specific MCRAMM provisions
• Specific procedures for disputes
• Coordinate with SJA

Civilian Coordination

For specific civilian-military coordination.

• Specific civilian authorities
• Specific information sharing
• Specific procedures

Quality Control on Disciplinary Reporting

Common considerations.

1. Member briefed on requirements. Brief during initial counseling and periodically.
2. Documentation thorough. Specific reports require comprehensive documentation.
3. SJA coordination as needed. Specific complex situations.
4. Specific procedures followed. Per MCRAMM and applicable directives.

Related Roles

Disciplinary reporting affects all Reserve members.

• Marines report specific civilian and military disciplinary matters.
• Leaders at units brief members on reporting and process reports.
• Commanders at I&I coordinate reporting and resulting actions.