IRR Obligations and Requirements

Learn about the requirements for the Individual Ready Reserve.
IRR Obligations and Requirements
Posted on 4/9/2024

All Marines are required to go through the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) after their initial active-service comes to an end, unless he or she chooses to reenlist.

A Marine who wishes to remain in the IRR must be in good standing and continue to uphold the traditions of honorable service. Additionally, that Marine must accrue a minimum of 50 Reserve Retirement Credit Points during their Anniversary Year* (failure to do so can lead to denial of reenlistments/extensions for enlisted Marines and discharge for both officers and enlisted Marines).

An enlisted Marine is required to request reenlistment (or extension as required) as his or her contract nears its end, the same as active component and Selective Reserve (SelRes) Marines.

Officers who receive a Reserve commission during their initial period of active duty must positively elect to remain in the Ready Reserve within two years of their Military Service Obligation (MSO), otherwise, they will be automatically discharged.


Sale for Marine Corps Family Day at the EGA Shop

Who needs a superhero when your ____ is a Marine

CLICK TO SHOP NOW

One of our best selling family designs is back. Now available in dozens of colors. The front of the shirt has the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA). On the back, you choose the affiliation of your HERO!

EGA Shop, purchase Marine Corps Clothing and Support Our Troops at the same time!
Marine Parents and the Marine Corps
Recruit Parents
Whats After Boot Camp
After The Corps