1.  Extensions are intended to provide sufficient obligated active service to allow a Marine to serve a tour of specified length. They are not to be used in lieu of reenlistments.  The CMC (MMEA-6) may authorize extensions for the following reasons:

    a.  To participate in specific exercises, operations, or unit deployments.

    b.  To gain sufficient obligated service to qualify for a specific assignment or for valid humanitarian circumstances.

    c.  To qualify for reenlistment/transition.

    d.  To qualify for transfer to the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve or for retirement.  Within 14 months of their desired transfer to the FMCR/retirement date, Marines should submit their request to the CMC (MMSR), per the MARCORSEPMAN.

    e.  A Marine whose wife is pregnant or a pregnant Marine may request extension of enlistment to receive medical benefits, provided his/her service has been satisfactory and their services can be effectively used.  If the Marine's services cannot be used locally, the commanding officer shall forward the request to the CMC (MMEA-6) with appropriate recommendations.  To
qualify for this extension, the Marine's wife or pregnant Marine must be scheduled to deliver after the Marine's EAS.

    f.  A Marine who has successfully completed Level II or III treatment of the Substance Abuse Program may request an extension to allow up to a 12 month observation period for performance and conduct.  The observation period begins on the date when the Marine completes treatment.
 
Reenlistment prerequisites do not apply to extensions.

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