MCO P1000.6G ASSIGNMENT, CLASSIFICATION, …

1 MCO MIFD 6 May 99 From: Commandant of the Marine CorpsTo: Distribution ListSubj: ASSIGNMENT, CLASSIFICATION, AND TRAVEL SYSTEM MANUAL (SHORT TITLE: ACTS MANUAL)Encl: (1) LOCATOR SHEETR eports Required: I. Allocation of Authority for Issuance of Temporary Flight Orders (Report Control Symbol MC-1326-01), par. II. Personnel Released from Hospitalization and Administratively Joined (Report Control Symbol EXEMPT), par.

2 III. Field Flight Performance Board Recommendations (Report Control Symbol EXEMPT), par. Purpose. To publish the subject Cancellation. MCO Summary of Revision. This Manual contains a substantial number of changesand must be completely reviewed. Major changes included in the revision areas follows: a. Paragraph Disseminates information concerning lack of entitlements for member s return to old PDS to assist in the movement ofdependents or household goods upon transfer by SRB for humanitarian reasons. b. Paragraph Modifies guidance and procedures for assignment ofwarrant officers to warrant officer billets and in special situations to LDObillets.

3 C. Paragraph Modifies guidance and procedures concerningcertification requirements of officers under the UCMJ, Articles 26 and 27. d. Paragraph 3105. Establishes guidance and procedures concerning theassigning, changing and voiding of additional MOS 8538 (Drug and AlcoholCounselor). e. Paragraph 3312. Establishes guidance and procedures concerning theassignment of Field Mess Attendants and Shipboard Mess Attendants. f. Paragraph 4115. Establishes the guidelines concerning the shipment ofpets aboard AMC aircraft. g. Paragraph Establishes the policy that Marines who are inreceipt of Low Cost Permanent Change of Station Orders (LCPCSO) are noteligible for proceed STATEMENT: Approved for public release; distribution OF THE NAVY HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 2 NAVY ANNEX WASHINGTON, DC 20380-1775 MCO May 99 h.

4 Paragraph 4404. Provides additional examples for the occasion ofPermissive Temporary Additional Duty (PTAD).4. Recommendations. Recommendation concerning the ACTS Manual are invitedand should be submitted to the CMC (MIF) via the appropriate chain of Reserve Applicability. This Manual is applicable to the Marine : PCN 102000100000 Copy to: 7000110 (25) 7000023 (40) 7000093/8145005 (2) 7000099, 70000144/81450001 (1) 2 ACTS MANUAL MCO 6 May 99 LOCATOR SHEETSubj: ASSIGNMENT, CLASSIFICATION, AND TRAVEL SYSTEMS MANUAL (SHORT TITLE: ACTS MANUAL)Location.

5 _____ (Indicate location(s) of copy(ies) of this Manual.) ENCLOSURE (1) ACTS MANUAL RECORD OF CHANGESLog completed change action as indicated. i ACTS MANUAL CONTENTSCHAPTER INTRODUCTION 1 GENERAL POLICY FOR CLASSIFICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ASSIGNMENT, AND TRANSFER OF OFFICERS AND ENLISTED PERSONNEL 2 CLASSIFICATION, ASSIGNMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION OF OFFICERS 3 CLASSIFICATION, ASSIGNMENT.

6 AND DISTRIBUTION OF ENLISTED PERSONNEL 4 TRAVEL OF MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL AND DEPENDENTSAPPENDIX A GLOSSARY OF TERMSINDEX iii ACTS MANUAL INTRODUCTION MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL SYSTEM SECTION 1: GENERAL0100. MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL SYSTEM. The Marine Corps personnel systemencompasses all functions relative to personnel management. Personnel management is the process of planning; organizing; directing; and supervising the procurement,development, use, and administration of personnel.

7 The methods by which personnel management is effected are termed personnel procedures. They include: a. procurement (recruitment and induction), b. classification/training c. assignment d. reassignment, e. promotion, f. retention/separation, g. personnel recordkeeping, h. morale and welfare processes, i. career development, and j. personnel administrative the exception of procurement and separation, they are continuous processesthat operate throughout the career of the individual COMMANDER S PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES. Personnelmanagement is a function of all echelons of command. Commanders must implementprocedures, as prescribed by the CMC, that will:1.

8 Place the Marine in an appropriate job through timely, accurate CLASSIFICATION, and careful Provide initial skill training to those Marines who have not been awarded a primary MOS prior to reporting for Stimulate the Marine s desire to perform efficiently through incentives ( ,timely leaves, fairness in award of promotions and decorations, preferredassignments, and other morale and welfare services).4. Use the Marine s intelligence, aptitudes and preferences through advancedtraining in career enhancing courses for which Provide the Marine with opportunities for professional and career developmentthrough planned, progressive assignments, and effective training programs.

9 V ACTS MANUAL01020102. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION. Personnel administration is concerned withthe mechanics of maintaining personnel records and performing clerical functions insupport of personnel CONTROL OF PERSONNEL RECORDS. Officer and enlisted service records contain personal information maintained by the Marine Corps and are protected under the Privacy Act of 1974. Appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards must be established to ensure the security and confidentiality of these records. Guidance relating to the maintenance, access, disclosure, amendment, and safeguarding of these records is contained in MCO (IRAM), MCO (MCAP) and Navy and Marine Corps directives in the 5211 OPERATION OF THE MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL SYSTEM1.

10 The operation of the Marine Corps personnel system is a function of Command adjutants, personnel officers, classification and assignment officers, etc., under the direction of cognizant commanders, are charged with the supervision and operation of the Marine Corps personnel system, as prescribed by the CMC. In effecting personnel policy the following principles apply: a. Simplification of administration. b. Accomplishment of speed, flexibility, and uniformity of administration. c. Efficient use of automated data systems. d. Strict adherence to the personnel reporting instructions contained in , MCTFSPRIM. e. Compliance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 as contained in Navy and Marine Corps directives in the 5211 METHOD OF CITATION.