Environmental and Morale Leave (EML) - S-1 Procedural Page

Role and responsibility

The overseas commander authorizes EML per MCO 1050.3JMCO 1050.3J Chapter 2 paragraph 15. The S-1 chief processes the EML order and coordinates with the IPAC for travel reimbursement. The S-1 officer signs by direction on routine EML cases. DoD designates qualifying EML locations.

Source documents flow from the Marine's assignment order, the qualifying EML location designation, the unit EML quota, and the IPAC travel reimbursement coordination. EML transactions land in MOL and MCTFS. Outputs include the EML leave order, the travel coordination, the chargeable leave entry, and the OMPF Field Folder entry.

Per MCO 1050.3JMCO 1050.3J Chapter 2 paragraph 15 (Environmental and Morale Leave), EML is authorized for Marines stationed at qualifying overseas locations where environmental conditions warrant the program. Per Chapter 2 paragraph 16 (Leave Travel In Connection With), travel coordination follows the rules.

Trigger events

• Marine assigned to a qualifying EML overseas location.
• Annual EML cycle opens for the qualifying location.
• DoD designates a new qualifying EML location.
• Marine reaches eligibility threshold for EML.
• EML travel order required for coordinated travel.
• Return travel coordination required.
• EML quota allocation cycle.

Processing workflow

1. Confirm assignment to a qualifying EML location. Pull the Marine's assignment record and the DoD-designated EML location list.
2. Validate eligibility. Per MCO 1050.3JMCO 1050.3J Chapter 2 paragraph 15, confirm against the order rules.
3. Process EML travel coordination. Per Chapter 2 paragraph 16, coordinate travel with the unit travel coordinator.
4. Cut the EML leave order. The S-1 chief processes the order with the right chargeable designation per paragraph 15.
5. Coordinate with the IPAC for travel reimbursement. EML travel reimbursement runs through the IPAC pay clerk.
6. Track chargeable status. Apply per the EML program rules in paragraph 15.
7. Process return travel coordination. Coordinate return travel timing with the overseas unit.
8. Document EML period in MCTFS. Submit through UD-MIPS per MCTFSPRIUMMCTFSPRIUM leave transaction format.
9. File the EML packet. Stage in the OMPF Field Folder leave tab.
10. Reconcile leave balance. Audit the next LES against MCTFS leave balance at return.

Systems of record and forms

Systems

• MCTFS. Holds EML leave balance and pay state.
• MOL. Captures EML leave order.
• DTS. Coordinates EML travel where applicable.
• DoD EML location list. Authoritative qualifying location reference.

Forms

• NAVMC 10274 Application for Leave or Liberty. EML request format.
• EML Travel Order. Generated for travel coordination.
• IPAC Travel Reimbursement Request. Per Chapter 2 paragraph 16.

Common pitfalls

• EML authorized without qualifying location confirmation. Per MCO 1050.3JMCO 1050.3J Chapter 2 paragraph 15, the qualifying designation is required.
• Travel reimbursement skipped. EML includes travel reimbursement per paragraph 15. Coordinate with IPAC.
• Chargeable status misapplied. EML chargeable rules apply per paragraph 15. Cut the right transaction.
• Return travel not coordinated. The Marine extends beyond authorized period. The S-1 chief tracks.
• DoD qualifying location list stale. The location no longer qualifies. Refresh against current DoD list.

Decision points

• Eligibility window. The Marine's assignment duration triggers EML eligibility per the order rules. The S-1 chief validates.
• Travel coordination path. Per Chapter 2 paragraph 16, travel runs through the unit travel coordinator. Coordinate before the Marine departs.
• EML extension. The Marine requests extension. The overseas commander authorizes per paragraph 15 or routes through HHQ.

Authority

This sub-page sits under MCO 1050.3JMCO 1050.3J Chapter 2 paragraph 15 (Environmental and Morale Leave) and paragraph 16 (Leave Travel In Connection With). S-1 responsibilities sit at MCO 5000.14DMCO 5000.14D MCAP enclosure 4. The processing workflow maps to NAVMC 3500.3E T-R event 0111-GENA-2013.

Related references

• MCO 1050.3J Chapter 2 paragraph 15. Authoritative EML rules.
• MCO 1050.3J Chapter 2 paragraph 16. Leave Travel In Connection With.
• MCO 5000.14D Marine Corps Administrative Procedures. S-1 leave responsibilities.
• MCTFSPRIUM. EML transaction format.
• NAVMC 3500.3E Manpower and Administration T-R Manual. Event 0111-GENA-2013.