b.
Unit diary information which requires the transfer of
data to the service record is accomplished in a timely manner.
During audits, screen the document side of the service record to
ensure removal of extraneous papers.
4.
Scope
a.
For Marines on active duty or in the SMCR, conduct the
audit in the presence of the individual.
This audit will include
inspection and the corrective action necessary to ensure
accuracy, currency, and completeness of the below-listed items:
(1) SRB/OQR (to include RED)
(2) BIR/BTR
(3) LES
(4) Health Records
(5) Other local records containing personnel information.
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b.
In addition, accomplish the following during the
screening of service records:
(1) Ensure that the SGLI Election Certificate (
SGLV -
8286
) reflects the current intent of the Marine.
(2) Make appropriate disposition of extraneous or misfiled
documents.
(3) Verify completion of all required entries and actions,
such as assignments
of conduct and duty proficiency markings, etc.
(4) Ensure that a RED is on file in the service record.
5.
Occasions
for Audit.
The following audit occasions are
established as the minimum occasions for auditing service records
of all Marines:
a.
Join Process Audit
.
Whenever joined chargeable by a RU
or attached DUINS in excess of 20 weeks to include return from
FAP, TAD, reserve personnel returning from a period of active
duty in excess of 30 days, and deployments in excess of 30 days.
b.
Triennial A
udit
.
At least once every three years from
the date of the last join process audit or triennial audit.
To
reduce the number of times a Marine is required to physically
visit the administrative section, Marines or administrative
personnel will now be able to declare any visit for routine
service as their triennial audit.
c.
Deployment Readiness Audit
.
No earlier than 30 days (60
days for reserve component Marines) prior to a deployment which
is anticipated to exceed 30 days in duration.
d.
Whenever the commander considers that an additional audit
is necessary.
6.
Audit Waivers.
Commanders are authorized to waive the audit
requirements for Marines under the circumstances listed below.
Requests for specific waivers to audit requirements which are
Not described below shall be forwarded to the CMC (MI) for
consideration.
a.
Undergoing recruit training and officer candidate
Training to include MCT.
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b.
Serving in a combat area if in the opinion of the CG
such an audit would interfere with combat efficiency.
c.
The CG MCRSC may waive the requirement to complete the
Join process audits and triennial audits for IRR Marines whose
Records are maintained at the MCRSC. Further, the CG MCRSC may
modify the remaining procedures contained in Chapter 9 of the
MCTFSPRIM to meet the unique audit requirements of the IRR and
standby reserve. The authority to waive the join process audit
and triennial audit requirements does not apply to IMA and MTU
personnel which will continue to be audited/certified.
