Quick Guide to the Delay Deferment and Exemption Process

• The major change in the Delay Deferment and Exemption (DDE)  Process is  the new DDE MARADMIN 49/03 which replaced MARADMIN 22/02.

• The primary reference is MARADMIN 049/03.
• Section 4C of this MARADMIN lists possible reasons for requesting a DDE.

• MARFORRES Mobilization LOI 1000 MPR of 11 Jan 05, paragraph 4007 provides additional information.

• Section 5B of this MARADMIN gives the format for requests.
• SMCR members submit their request to their unit commanders. IMA, IRR, and Retirees submit their request to CG Mobilization Command.
• SMCR unit commanders will either:

   

  • Grant/refuse delay up to the limit of their authority as listed in Section 4B.

  • Or, for requests that exceed the unit commander's authority, forward the request via the chain-of-command to COMMARFORRES (G-7) with the unit commander's approval/disapproval recommendation. In most such cases, the unit commander should grant at least 14 days delay to allow sufficient time for the DDE request to be evaluated by MARFORRES.

Note: Unit Commanders/CG Mobilization Command DO NOT have the authority to refuse to forward a DD&E request.

• Example:  A Marine in I Battery 3rd Bn. 14th Marines requests a four week delay to recover from a football injury.  The I Battery Commander may decide to:

- Grant this Marine 5 to 14 days delay and then forward the package directly to COMMARFORRES with either a recommendation of approval or disapproval for more delay.

All requests shall be handled as expeditiously as possible.

• DDE request applications must be processed in an expeditious manner. If delay requests are within the unit commander's authority a decision should be made as soon as possible after due consideration of the request.
   
• When requests exceed the authority of the unit commander they are to be forwarded to the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve (Attn: Command Inspector General) via the chain-of-command. Each echelon in the chain-of-command must endorse the request appropriately. Email reply endorsements are acceptable.
   
• Commands are encouraged to route DDE applications with endorsements electronically whenever possible. The target is to have the application with all endorsements to the Command Inspector General within 7 days of the application date.
   
• If a unit commander decides to delay a package for more than one day in order to obtain more information, study options, etc. then the commander should e-mail MFR  Command Inspector General and let the Deputy Inspector General, know that a package is being worked by a unit. But a Unit Commander/CG Mobilization Command does not have the authority to refuse to forward a DD&E request. Email applications to Deputy IG.
   
• If there are any questions please call (504) 678-1320.

• Go to: MARADMIN 49/03

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