The Command Recruiting Program (CRP) has provided the Marine Corps with over 15 percent of the total force enlistments annually. Leaders in the operating forces are critical because of the awareness they bring to the program. Support of the CRP has a lasting impact on the Marine Corps by helping to find future Marines. Familiarize yourself with Marine Corps Order 1130.62C to learn how you or the Marines under your charge can participate.
Work with your recruiter in your home town without using leave*
*Depends on the category of CRP you are participating in.
Meritorious Promotion to Private First Class or Lance Corporal
Earn up to 100 bonus points for promotion to Corporal or Sergeant
Personal Awards (commendatory material)
Fitness Report Comments
Extension of Leave and Special Liberty up to 179 days
The CRP consist of actions taken by unit commanders, individual Marines on leave or liberty, or Marines who volunteer as a recruiter assistant to support the Marine Corps. Leaders in the operating forces are essential because of the awareness they bring to the program. A command recruiter is any Marine on:
Graduation Leave
- ("boot leave") immediately following recruit training
Annual Leave and Liberty
Permissive Temporary Additional Duty Enlisted
Permissive Recruiter Assistant Program
ELIGIBILITY
Depends on the category within the CRP; refer to Marine Corps Order 1130.62C.
Must be approved by your chain of command.
WHERE TO BEGIN
If interested, engage with the Marine Recruiter where you would like to participate in the CRP and talk to your chain of command.
HOW TO APPLY
Command approval required
See your career planner for information
Contact the Recruiting Station Sergeant Major:
Rank
Name
Current Duty Station
Hometown
Desired Recruiting Station
Command Representative’s Email Address
BENEFITS:
Meritorious Promotion (MCO 1130.62)
Earn up too 100 composite score points
Commendatory Material / Awards
Referral Credits
Each enlistment accredited to the CDR- Up to 100 bonus points
Commendatory Fitness Report
Recognize Sergeants and Above
Meritorious Mast
Certificate of Commendation
30-179 days at home Without Using Annual Leave
Inactive Duty Training Points
Marines are eligible to receive up to 40 Reserve retirement points per anniversary year for any referral (10 points each) resulting in the recruitment of an enlisted Marine or a newly accessed officer.
Successful RRA opens opportunity to participation in Extended Active Duty Program
ELIGIBILITY
PVT to LCPL
Any Enlisted Marine assigned to temporary active duty (utilizing ADOS program) to assist in the recruiting effort for periods ranging from 30 to 179 days.
Travel is not to exceed 50-mile radius from residence.
HOW TO APPLY:
Command approval required
See your career planner for information
Contact the Recruiting Station Sergeant Major:
Rank
Name
Current Duty Station
Hometown
Desired Recruiting Station
Command Representative’s Email Address
BENEFITS
Special Duty Pay and Basic Allowance for Housing
Choose which RS you would like to serve at irrespective of current home of record.
Full Medical and Dental- To include Tricare Prime for dependents
Earn Retirement Points -1 point per day on ADOS orders
ELIGIBILITY
Cpl - GySgt in the SMCR or IRR
Any Marine noncommissioned officer or staff noncommissioned officer who are assigned to serve on active duty as total force recruiter within their respective community for initial 2-year tour
HOW TO APPLY
Command approval required
See your career planner for information
Contact the Recruiting Station Sergeant Major:
Rank
Name
Current Duty Station
Hometown
Desired Recruiting Station
Command Representative’s Email Address