Local
Command Authority
for Extensions
Local
Command Authority
for Extensions
Local Command Authority. Provided the authorized term of extension does not result in total active service beyond the service limit or result in more than 48 months of extensions on each contract, commanders may approve the following short-term extensions of enlistment:
a. One month on a one-time basis to allow the Marine who has decided to submit a reenlistment request to await a response on a submitted request. This authority may not be used if the extension carries a first-term Marine into a new fiscal year.
b. Up to three months following a fit for full duty determination.
c. Up to 14 months to meet minimum obligated service requirements of MCO P1300.8 when permanent change-of-station orders (PCSO) are issued by the CMC, to include: TADO/PCSO to Drill Instructor, Recruiter, Marine Security Guard Schools, as well as any career enhancement or career progression schools.
(1) The Marine is still subject to the service limits contained in paragraphs 4106.2, 4106.3, and 4200.1 of MCO P1040.31. Exceeding the service limit requires the CMC (MMEA) approval.
(2) Obligated service must
be required under current directives to use this authority. Before
approving an extension of enlistment, commanders must review MCO
P1000.6F, Assignment, Classification and Travel Systems Manual (ACTS Manual),
paragraph 3404, to
ensure that the Marine's performance supports PCSO and additional service.
d. Up to 23 months to meet minimum obligated service requirements of MCO P1400.32 for Marines selected for promotion to gunnery sergeant and above who have completed at least 18 years but less than 30 years of total military service. However, the active duty time cannot go beyond 30 years total service without approval from CMC.
e. Commanders may request telephonic extensions,
for up to 90 days at a time, from the CMC (MMEA-6) when awaiting a response
to a previous submission if they have already used their one month authority
as described in paragraph 4200.2b(1) of MCO P1040.31.
