Page 11 (Administrative Remarks) Entries

What Page 11 Is

Page 11 (NAVMC 118NAVMC 118) is the Administrative Remarks form. Per MCO P1070.12MCO P1070.12, Page 11 entries document.

• Required acknowledgments by the member
• Counseling sessions (positive and negative)
• Specific events requiring permanent record
• Command actions affecting the member
• Member elections requiring documentation

Page 11 becomes a permanent OMPF document. It surfaces during promotion boards, selection processes, and separation reviews.

When Page 11 Is Required

Per MCO P1070.12MCO P1070.12, Page 11 entries are required for.

Required Acknowledgments

• Acknowledgment of orders to active duty
• Acknowledgment of pending administrative action
• Acknowledgment of training requirements
• Acknowledgment of medical findings affecting fitness for duty
• Acknowledgment of policy changes affecting the member

Counseling

• Initial counseling for new arrivals
• Performance counseling (positive or negative)
• Counseling preceding adverse actions
• Career counseling per applicable schedule
• Pre-NJP counseling

Discipline-Related

• Documentation of NJP results
• Page 11 supporting administrative separation
• Documentation of restricted access or duty
• Documentation of probation status

Specific Command Actions

• Will Not Promote determinations
• Reenlistment recommendations or denials
• Loss of access to classified material
• Loss of weapons qualification
• Specific command climate items

When Page 11 Is Optional

Page 11 may be used at command discretion for.

• General positive recognition (a Letter of Appreciation may serve same purpose)
• Information acknowledgments
• Routine training documentation
• Specific accomplishments not warranting an award

The unit decides based on local policy.

Performance Steps

Step 1 - Identify the Event

Determine that Page 11 is appropriate.

• Is this required by IRAM or other directive?
• Is the event significant enough to warrant a permanent OMPF document?
• Is there better documentation (award, fitness report, NJP)?
• Has command policy on Page 11 use been considered?

Step 2 - Draft the Page 11 Entry

Per MCO P1070.12MCO P1070.12 format.

• Header with member identification (name, SSN, rank, unit)
• Effective date
• Subject line clearly identifying the event
• Body text describing the event factually
• Reference to controlling authority if applicable
• Signature blocks for member, witness, and counseling officer

Step 3 - Conduct the Counseling

Page 11 is signed during counseling.

• Schedule counseling session in advance
• Read the Page 11 to the member
• Discuss the entry and answer questions
• Allow member to add comments if applicable
• Document any clarifications discussed

Step 4 - Obtain Member Acknowledgment

Member signs to acknowledge.

• Member signs and dates the Page 11
• Witness signs (typically Admin Chief or unit officer)
• Counseling officer signs
• If member refuses to sign, document refusal with witness

Refusing to sign does not prevent Page 11 from going into the record. Note refusal and proceed.

Step 5 - Process for OMPF Inclusion

Per MARADMIN 015/20MARADMIN 015/20.

• Apply OMPF metadata
• Apply correct sub-category (positive Page 11, adverse Page 11, acknowledgment)
• Upload through O-RMA for OMPF inclusion per MARADMIN 412/23MARADMIN 412/23
• Verify upload completion

Step 6 - File Locally and Confirm

Distribute copies.

• Original to OMPF via UD/MIPS
• Copy to member at counseling
• Copy to unit personnel file
• Verify OMPF posting within 5 business days

Page 11 Format Requirements

Per MCO P1070.12MCO P1070.12.

Header

• "ADMINISTRATIVE REMARKS" heading
• Member's full name (LAST, FIRST MI)
• Member's SSN
• Member's rank and pay grade
• Member's unit (UIC if available)

Date Block

• Date the entry takes effect
• Date the counseling occurred (if different)

Subject

• Clear, specific subject line
• Avoid vague or generic subjects

Body

• Factual description of the event
• Specific dates, times, locations
• Reference to controlling authority
• Member's options or required actions

Signature Block

• Member's signature and date
• Witness signature and date
• Counseling officer signature, name, rank, title

Common Page 11 Subject Examples

Per MCO P1070.12MCO P1070.12 and common admin practice.

Drafting Tips for Effective Page 11s

Strong Page 11s share characteristics.

Be Factual

• State what happened, when, where
• Include specific dates and times
• Avoid opinion or characterization
• Stick to verifiable facts

Be Specific

• Identify the specific behavior or event
• Reference specific dates of incidents
• Cite specific authorities (UCMJ articles, MCOs)
• Avoid generalizations

Be Brief

• Page 11 is a record, not a narrative
• Short, clear paragraphs
• One subject per Page 11
• Save context for separate documentation

Be Constructive

• For counseling, identify the corrective action expected
• Specify timelines for improvement
• Identify support available to the member
• Document follow-up plans

Common Page 11 Errors

These hit during S-1 processing.

1. Page 11 missing required signatures. Member or counseling officer signature absent. Page 11 may not be valid for adverse purposes. Reissue with all signatures.
2. Page 11 with characterization instead of facts. "Member is lazy" instead of "Member arrived 30 minutes late on dates X, Y, Z." Vulnerable to challenge.
3. Page 11 not OMPF processed. Counseling occurred but Page 11 never reached OMPF. Same effect as no Page 11. Process via UD/MIPS storage.
4. Multiple Page 11s for one event. Same incident generates three Page 11s with slight variations. Choose one and discard duplicates.
5. Page 11 dated incorrectly. Backdating or using wrong effective date. Use accurate dates only.

Page 11 vs Other Documentation

Page 11 is one tool. Others may apply.

• Letter of Counseling: Less formal, may or may not go to OMPF
• Letter of Caution: More formal than counseling, OMPF inclusion likely
• Letter of Reprimand: Formal command action, definite OMPF inclusion
• Fitness Report adverse: For SNCO and officers, formal performance documentation
• Pro/Con marks: For junior enlisted, quarterly performance documentation
• NJP: For UCMJ violations, formal disciplinary action

Choose the right tool for the situation.

Member Rights and Page 11

Members have rights regarding Page 11s.

• Right to read the entry before signing
• Right to add comments if applicable
• Right to refuse to sign (with documented refusal)
• Right to request correction if factually wrong
• Right to consult counsel for adverse Page 11s

Respecting these rights protects the integrity of the entry.

Related Roles

Page 11 entries affect Marines throughout their careers.

• Marines read and sign Page 11s acknowledging receipt and content.
• Leaders counsel Marines and draft Page 11s documenting the counseling.
• Commanders direct Page 11 entries for specific command actions.