SOLICITATION OF POLICY ISSUES FOR MARINE CORPS RESERVE POLICY BOARD CALENDAR YEAR 2026 (CY26)

R 231811Z JAN 26
MARADMIN 026/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA RA//
SUBJ/SOLICITATION OF POLICY ISSUES FOR MARINE CORPS RESERVE POLICY
BOARD CALENDAR YEAR 2026 (CY26)//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/CONGRESS/YMD: 19941201//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/SECNAV/YMD: 20230727//
REF/C/MSGID: DOC/CMC/YMD: 20121210//
NARR/REF A IS U.S. CODE TITLE 10 SECTION 10304, MARINE CORPS RESERVE
POLICY BOARD. REF B IS SECNAVINST 5420.170N, THE NATIONAL NAVY AND
MARINE CORPS RESERVE POLICY BOARDS. REF C IS MCO 5420R.8H, THE
MARINE CORPS RESERVE POLICY BOARD (MCRPB)//
POC/RAP-1 OMB/[email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. To solicit policy issues affecting
reservists to be considered by the Marine Corps Reserve Policy Board
(MCRPB) CY26.
2. Background. The MCRPB is mandated per the references to
consider, recommend, and report to the Secretary of the Navy on
reserve policy matters. The MCRPB meets in April each year to review
submitted issues, decide if they are actionable, and determine if
they can be resolved by addressing Marine Corps processes and
procedures or if resolution requires recommending a policy change to
the Department of the Navy or the Department of War.
3. Action. Each year, the MCRPB solicits policy issues for
consideration. Submission of policy issues from the Total Force is
vital to the success of the board and helps shape future policy of
the Marine Corps Reserve.
4. Issue Submissions
4.a. Issue submission preparation
4.a.1. Utilize the "Issue Submission Template" from the MCRPB
website via the Manpower portal at: https://www.manpower.marines.mil
/Divisions/Plans-and-Policies/Reserve-Affairs-Policy-Plans-
Programming-Branch/Reserve-Affairs-Policy/Marine-Corps-Reserve-Policy
-Board/.
4.a.2. Each submission must summarize the issue, identify the
specific policy(ies) or reference(s) to address (e.g. Marine Corps
Order, Secretary of the Navy Instruction, Department of Defense
Instruction, U.S. Code), recommend a change to the policy, and
clearly articulate how that policy affects the Reserve Component.
4.b. Submission method and timeline
4.b.1. Submit completed issue slides via email to [email protected]
or to any of the MCRPB Members identified on the MCRPB website listed
in paragraph 4.a.1.
4.b.2. Additional slides, information papers, or other supporting
documents may be included, if required.
4.b.3. The deadline to submit policy issues for consideration is
2359 EST, 28 February 2026. Policy issues received after the
deadline may be considered at subsequent board meetings.
5. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Total Force.
6. Release authorized by MajGen John F. Kelliher III, Director,
Reserve Affairs Division.//