Marine Corps Assignment Process
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Overview of Marine Corps Procedures
The Marine Corps requires all personnel with an Exceptional Family Member (EFM) to enroll in its Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) regardless of the EFM’s age or eligibility for the Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS). The primary purpose of the EFMP is to ensure that all special needs are considered during the assignment coordination process and to improve the quality of life of families. The Marine Corps defines special needs as any special medical, dental, mental health, developmental, educational, or environmental requirements; wheelchair accessibility; adaptive equipment; or assistive technology devices and services. EFMP guidance is contained in:
- Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Instruction 1754.5B, "Exceptional Family Member Program", December 14, 2005
- Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) Instruction 1300.2A, "Suitability Screening, Medical Assignment Screening and Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Identification and Enrollment," July 6, 2010
- Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) Instruction 1754.2C, "Exceptional Family Member (EFM) Program," January 22, 2007
MCO P1754.4A, "Exceptional Family Member Program," April 10, 1997 |
Marine Corps EFMP Screening Process
The Marine Corps identifies the special needs of its families through self-reporting and routine healthcare or suitability screening for overseas assignments. Suitability screening of all Marines and their family members is the responsibility of the Navy's medical department, and suitability screening procedures are the same for both Services. |
Marine Corps EFMP Enrollment Process
Enrollment in the Marine Corps EFMP is required immediately upon identification of a special need. "Exceptional Family Member Medical Summary" (Department of Defense (DD) Form 2792) and, if applicable, "Exceptional Family Member Special Education/Early Intervention" (DD Form 2792-1), are used to enroll Marines in the EFMP. As soon as a special need is identified, Marines and their exceptional family members will be referred to the installation EFMP manager at the Marine and Family Service Center who assists them in completing DD Form 2792 and DD Form 2792-1. The installation EFMP manager signs and forwards the completed forms to the Marine Corps EFMP Manager at Headquarters, United States Marine Corps (USMC) in Quantico, Virginia. The EFMP manager will notify the Marine by letter when they are found to be eligible for enrollment or not eligible for enrollment.
Marines can also enroll by using the same forms (DD Form 2792 and DD Form 2792-1) and submitting by email to Headquarters Marine Corps at HQMC.EFMP@USMC.MIL or fax 1-703-784-9821 to DC, M&RA (MRY-1). Enrollees must update enrollment information every three years and with the change of status of an exceptional family member. |
Marine Corps EFMP Assignment Considerations
The Marine Corps considers EFMs' needs in making all assignments of Marines enrolled in the EFMP, regardless of the location. Accompanied assignments overseas will be authorized when the special needs of the family member can be met. Enrollment in EFMP will not limit a Marine's availability for overseas deployments or unaccompanied tours to locations where family travel is not authorized. |
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