What is I&I duty in the USMC and how do you get it?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 23:10:52 -0400

What qualifies you to get it?

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Oct 13 at 2018 11:15 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 23:15:36 -0400

Instructor - Inspector.with a USMCR unit. A friend, Marine Artillery, no CAR Ribbon, just left a I & I post in an Anglico unit to attend a school.@PFC Tony Wallace

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2018 11:17 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 23:17:17 -0400

I&I = Inspector & Instructor. These are the active duty Marines who are there to augment Reserve training and keep the unit moving between drill periods. As far as I know, it is a volunteer billet. Mostly admin and supply billets. All the I&I staff I dealt with had very little interaction with the "common" reservist. On the officer side you will find your S or G shops with a few I&I officers.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2018 11:21 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 23:21:31 -0400

Easiest way to explain... Reserve units needs to be staffed throughout the month to keep up with operations, funeral duties, Toys for Tots, and other obligations. The Marines that staff are made up of active and active reserve Marines. Sometimes there are also reserve Marines on active duty orders for a period of time. It can be a fun duty, but it is very demanding and one should be well rounded in their MOS as you are very limited to personnel. At certain units you could possibly be the only one so it is very important to have MOS credibility. Its a duty you can request through your MOS monitor but usually on a PCS move.

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Oct 15 at 2018 5:12 PM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 17:12:14 -0400

I&I, intercourse and Intoxication?

Response by Sgt Coachedby Jackson made Jul 23 at 2019 2:01 AM

Sgt Coachedby Jackson — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 02:01:26 -0400

Glad to see this post. I served for two years on I & I duty in Dallas 80-82. I’ve been trying to find out if I and I had a Seal or Patch like other units. For my personal collection. Anyone know? Thanks...