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Applications from all retiring or retired Marine Officers and Staff Noncomissioned Officers (SNCO) will be considered. Applications may be submitted not earlier than 1 year with an approved retirement date. Check the MCJROTC website to ensure you are using the most current application, previous editions WILL NOT be accepted. The following are requisite for consideration:
 
Senior Marine Instructor (SMI)
1.  Officer or Warrant Officer with at least 20 years active duty, or Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) program with 15 or more years active duty, who are eligible to receive retirement pay.
2.  Confirmed retirement date from Manpower Management Separation and Retirement Branch.
3.  Retiring or transferring to the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve (FMCR) as an Officer with at least 20 years active service and eligible for retirement pay.
4.  Bachelor's Degree*.
5.  Competitive military record.
6.  Physically qualified according to MCJROTC standards (see more info under General Info, select "Downloads" tab; Marine Corps JROTC Instructor Personal Appearance and Grooming Standards).  

Marine Instructor (MI)
1.  Warrant Officer (without a college Degree) or SNCO with at least 20 years active duty, or Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) program with 15 or more years of active duty and eligible to receive retirement pay.
2.  Confirmed retirement date from Manpower Management Separation and Retirement Branch.
3.  Retiring or transferring to the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve (FMCR) as a SNCO with at least 20 years active service and eligible for either retirement pay or retainer pay upon EAS.
4.  High school graduate. Complete an Associate's Degree* within 5 years of hire.
5.  Competitive military record.
6.  Physically qualified according to MCJROTC standards (see more info under General Info, select "Downloads" tab; Downloads" tab; Marine Corps JROTC Instructor Personal Appearance and Grooming Standards)

 

  
*All college degrees will be verified for accreditation. Degrees from colleges, universities and institutions for higher education that cannot be verified as accredited, will not be accepted.