Is it true you can not drop to the USMC IRR if you are on TNPQ at the time of your MDSD?

2018-10-10T18:50:39-04:00

I being told I can not drop to the IRR while on TNPQ unless I sign away my rights to file a claims with the VA? Is this true? Does anyone have any knowledge of this ? As an Admin marine I haven’t been able to find this written in and MARADMINS or any MCOs that I know off.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2018 7:59 PM

2018-10-10T19:59:34-04:00

Can you guys get him a hand? I don't know the Navy acronyms.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2018 11:12 PM

2018-10-10T23:12:48-04:00

Its BS. They're trying to stiff arm you. I ran into a similar issue with one of my Marines when I was a career planner. You can drop after your MDSD.

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2018 8:14 AM

2018-10-16T08:14:29-04:00

I'm a little rusty, but MCO P1001R.1K section 4200 par 7, prevents you from being joined to the IRR if you are in a TNPQ status.

That being said, talk to your medical department and S-1, they likely will work with you to return you to a full duty status as quickly if possible.