Initial Guidance on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness

1.  Purpose.  As directed by reference (a), this 
MARADMIN promulgates guidance for submitting requests for voluntary
separation and publishes via widest distribution the method by which
affected Marines may submit these requests.
2.  Method
2.a.  No later than 28 March 2025, Marines affected by reference (a) 
may submit voluntary separation requests via NAVMC Form 10274 
through the first O-5 level Marine Corps commanding officer in their 
chain of command to HQMC.  Submit signed, dated, and endorsed 
requests to the appropriate organizational mailbox:
2.a.1.  Active Enlisted:  smb_manpower.mmsr2e@usmc.mil.
2.a.2.  Active Officer:  smb_manpower.mmsr2o@usmc.mil.
2.a.3.  Reservists:  smb.manpower.mmsr5@usmc.mil.
2.b.  Upon approval:
2.b.1.  The Manpower Management Separation and Retirement (MMSR)
Branch will report the applicable Separation Program Designator Code
and separation date and notify the Marines.
2.b.2.  Commanders will ensure Marines complete any pre-separation 
requirements, including the Transition Assistance Program, per 
reference (b), prior to separation.
3.  Administrative Absence.  In accordance with reference (a), 
affected Marines who submit voluntary separation requests shall be 
placed in an administrative absence status at the earliest 
opportunity, while pending final approval of their voluntary 
separation request.  Marines placed in administrative absence 
status will be assigned a duty limitation code of E – ADMIN, 
NON-DEPLOY.  Marines placed in an administrative absence status 
in accordance with reference (a) will be entitled to full pay and 
benefits until their separation is complete.
4.  References (c) through (e) are hereby cancelled.
5.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Total Force.
6.  Release authorized by Brigadier General David R. Everly, 
Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division.