Permanent Limited Duty (PLD) - S-1 Procedural Page

Role and responsibility

The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) recommends PLD retention for a Marine with a permanent medical limitation found fit for retention per MCO 1900.16MCO 1900.16 Chapter 8 paragraph 8108 (Permanent Limited Duty) and DoDI 1332.18 (Disability Evaluation System) cross-referenced through Chapter 8 Section 2. The Secretary of the Navy and HQMC M&RA exercise retention authority. The unit commander applies the permanent duty restrictions per the PEB findings. The MTF medical officer issues the medical scope. The S-1 chief tracks PLD personnel against the annual review cycle per paragraph 8110. The IPAC outbound counselor cuts the PLD duty status transaction in MCTFS through UD-MIPS per MCTFSPRIUMMCTFSPRIUM.

Source documents flow from the Marine's medical board package, the PEB findings of fit for retention with permanent restriction, the medical scope, the permanent duty restrictions, the unit commander approval, the Page 11 entry per MCO P1070.12KMCO P1070.12K Chapter 6, and the annual review record. PLD outputs include the approved PLD duty status, the PEB findings on file, the OMPF disability tab entry, the annual review record, the PCS coordination to a billet supporting the restriction, the Marine Corps Component (MCC) coding update, and the duty restriction record.

Per Chapter 8 paragraph 8108 (Permanent Limited Duty), PLD applies to a Marine with a permanent medical limitation retained on active duty per the PEB recommendation. Unlike standard LIMDU which expects recovery, PLD reflects a permanent condition. PLD status carries duty restrictions persisting through the Marine's career. Per paragraph 8109, Expanded Permanent Limited Duty (EPLD) extends PLD scope for specific cases.

Trigger events

• PEB returns findings of fit for retention with permanent restriction.
• LIMDU period ends with continued medical limitation triggering PEB referral and possible PLD outcome.
• Annual PLD review opens.
• Marine on PLD requires PCS to a billet supporting the restriction.
• MCC coding update required for PLD personnel.
• Marine on PLD requests separation or retirement.
• Disability rating change triggers PLD re-evaluation.

Processing workflow

1. Receive the PEB recommendation. The PEB issues findings of fit for retention with permanent restriction. The package routes to HQMC M&RA and to the unit S-1.
2. Validate the Marine's eligibility for PLD. Per MCO 1900.16MCO 1900.16 Chapter 8 paragraph 8108, the PEB findings drive the determination.
3. Route through the MTF commander and PEB. Per Chapter 8 paragraph 8104 and Section 2, the MTF commander and PEB sign the medical scope and the retention recommendation.
4. Apply PLD duty restrictions. The unit commander applies the duty restrictions per the PEB findings. The S-1 documents the restrictions on Page 11.
5. Cut PLD duty status transaction. Per Appendix E and MCTFSPRIUM, the IPAC cuts the PLD duty status transaction in UD-MIPS.
6. Document on Page 11. Per MCO P1070.12KMCO P1070.12K Chapter 6, cut a Page 11 documenting the PLD status, the duty restrictions, and the PEB findings.
7. Track PLD annual review. Per Chapter 8 paragraph 8110, the unit and IPAC track the annual review gate. The MTF and the PEB re-evaluate as required.
8. Coordinate PCS. PLD personnel transferring to a new billet require a billet supporting the duty restriction. The S-1 coordinates with the Monitor and HQMC M&RA.
9. Update MCC coding. The MCC coding reflects the PLD status for accountability and billet matching.
10. Update OMPF disability tab. Per MCO P1070.12K, document the PEB findings and the PLD status in the OMPF disability tab.

Systems of record and forms

Systems

• Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS). Holds PLD duty status and MCC coding.
• UD-MIPS. Cuts PLD transactions per Appendix E.
• Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Workflow. Per Chapter 8 Section 2.
• OMPF. Holds the disability tab with PEB findings.
• HQMC Monitor System. Coordinates PCS for PLD personnel.

Forms

• PEB Findings of Fit for Retention with Permanent Restriction. Per DODI 1332.18.
• MTF Commander PLD Determination. Per paragraph 8104.
• Unit Commander PLD Restrictions Acknowledgment.
• NAVMC 118 (11) Administrative Remarks. Page 11 documenting the PLD status per MCO P1070.12K paragraph 4006.
• Annual PLD Review Memorandum. Per paragraph 8110.

Common pitfalls

• PLD applied without PEB findings. Per Chapter 8 paragraph 8108 and Section 2, the PEB determination drives PLD eligibility.
• Duty restrictions not applied per PEB findings. The unit commander applies per the medical scope. Unit deviation breaks the PEB determination.
• Annual review missed. Per paragraph 8110, the annual review cycle runs.
• PCS to a billet not supporting the restriction. The Monitor coordinates with the S-1 to match the billet to the restriction.
• MCC coding not updated. PLD personnel accountability depends on the MCC coding.
• OMPF disability tab missing the PEB findings. Per MCO P1070.12K Chapter 1, document the PEB findings.
• PLD continued past retirement eligibility without retirement counseling. The MTF and the unit coordinate retirement counseling per MCO 1900.16 Chapters 2 and 7.

Decision points

• Retention with PLD versus disability separation versus disability retirement. Per Chapter 8 Section 2 and the PEB findings, the disposition flows from the medical scope and the disability rating.
• Standard PLD versus EPLD. Per paragraphs 8108 and 8109, EPLD applies in defined cases extending PLD scope.
• PCS timing for PLD personnel. The Monitor and the S-1 weigh the billet availability and the medical restriction.
• Annual review extension. The MTF medical officer recommends. The unit commander approves within the policy.

Authority

This sub-page sits under MCO 1900.16MCO 1900.16 Chapter 8 paragraph 8108 (Permanent Limited Duty) and paragraph 8109 (Expanded Permanent Limited Duty) cross-referenced. Chapter 8 Section 2 paragraphs 8201-8208 covers DES referral. Chapter 8 Sections 3-6 paragraphs 8301-8608 cover disability separation and disability retirement. DODI 1332.18 sets parent DoD Disability Evaluation System. DODI 1332.45 sets retention determinations. MCO P1070.12KMCO P1070.12K Chapter 6 covers Page 11 documentation. MCTFSPRIUMMCTFSPRIUM covers MCTFS transactions.

Related references

• MCO 1900.16 Chapter 8 paragraph 8108. PLD framework.
• MCO 1900.16 Chapter 8 paragraph 8109. EPLD extension cross-reference.
• DODI 1332.18 and DODI 1332.45. DES and retention determinations.
• MCO P1070.12K paragraph 4006. Page 11 documentation.
• MCTFSPRIUM. MCTFS transactions.