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MARINEFORCESRESERVE | APRIL 2015
COMMUNICATOR BY THE NUMBERS
* As of March 2015
Total Marine Corps Reserve
107,376
Individual Ready Reserve
69,037
Selected Marine Corps Reserve
Active Component End Strength
30,631
184,665
Active Reserve
2,262
Calendar Year 2014
U.S. Navy End Strength
1,557
Funeral Support
17,460
Trainees
2,748
Exercises
CACO Support
4
173
Individual Mobilization Augmentees
2,698
Operations
Total SelRes
Total Deployed
210
38,339
214
Authorized End Strength
39,200
LT. GEN. RICHARD P. MILLS Commander, Marine Forces Reserve
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One of our three force objectives is to enforce standards and adhere to values. How well we perform our individual and collective tasks in winning our nation’s battles and staying ready and relevant depends directly on how well we enforce standards and adhere to our enduring values. One of those enduring values is keeping the faith with those that have separated or retired from our ranks.
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The Marine Corps has changed the way in which medical records are processed before arriving at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Recent statistics have shown that only a very small percentage of treatment records of Marines that have separated or retired from the Reserve Component have reached the VA. We must do better, and it starts with leadership. Leaders, I need you to be aware of this process and ensure that your Marines’ records are being processed correctly. Individual Marines, I need you to also take accountability for yourself and take the initiative to make sure your records are being processed correctly. Engaged leadership is the number one way we will overcome this challenge and help keep the faith with those Marines that have retired or separated from our ranks. Semper Fidelis
Secretary of the Navy Commandant of the Marine Corps Assistant Commandant Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Commander, MFR Executive Director, MFR
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LEADERSHIP
Hon. Ray Mabus Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. Gen. John M. Paxton Jr. Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills Mr. Gregg T. Habel
Sergeant Major, MFR Command Master Chief, MFR 4th Marine Division 4th Marine Aircraft Wing 4th Marine Logistics Group Force Headquarters Group
Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro CMDCM Eric E. Cousin Maj. Gen. Paul W. Brier Maj. Gen. William T. Collins Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt
New Medical and Dental Medical Service Treatment Service Treatment Records Path Breakdown Records (STR) System
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SELRES Marines transferring to the IRR, and all Marines separating from the service must have their STR transferred to the VA within 45 days. The Marine Corps has initiated a new system for processing and ps transferring of medical records. e t S For more information see d l O MARADMIN 559/14.
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Veterans Aairs
[Step 5] BUMED
[Step 4]
Central Cell
Scans STR and uploads to VA system
Notifies service when claims are made without records
-Retains STR until EAS -Sends paper STR Unit Sto BUMED* -Transfers AHLTA* Ships STR to e-records to VA USMC system Central Cell Center according to MARADMIN 559/14
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[Step 2] Marine
[Step 1] MTF*
Hands record to Marine upon check-out
Delivers STR* to unit S-1 before departing the unit
New Steps
How can we ensure records are transferred in a timely manner:
* Service Treatment Records (Medical & Dental Records) * Medical Treatment Facility * Bureau of Medicine and Surgery * Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application
-Engaged leadership. (If YES, then scan and ship according to MARADMIN 559/14) -Determine if records are at the unit (if NO, notify MARFORRES G1 AAU at: mfraau@usmc.mil) -Individual Marine takes ownership of the process