2013
PEB Liaison
Mr. Dean Trio
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As an RCC help Marines and families…
Prevent
Delays
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Discuss the Permanent Limited Duty and Expanded Permanent
Limited Duty programs with Marines and families in a timely manner
Explain the application process
Reduce
Frustration
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Help the Marine with the PLD request process
Achieve the
Best
Possible
Outcome
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Assist the Marine with preparing a PLD request – make sure the
Marine puts the relevant information in his request
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Frequency About 90% of Marines in the Recovery Care Program will be medically separated or medically retired and are thus eligible to request PLD
Drawbacks Staying on PLD for longer than twelve months means that the IDES findings may be revisited by the Government
Importance to Marines
The importance of PLD is highly personal; Marines can use PLD to burnish their job credentials, secure adaptive housing, and other similar objectives that are hard to quantify
Challenges There is no application form so Marines often don’t know what to put in their PLD request letter
If a Marine accepts the IDES findings conditionally but then decides not to apply for PLD, applies but then rescinds, or his request is denied transition planning time can be greatly reduced
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 When a member is found Unfit for active duty by the PEB, they may request that their disability determination be deferred so they can continue to serve, with an appropriate assignment limitation, in a permanent limited duty status for personal reasons, or to complete a period of obligated service, current tour of service or twenty years of service (to be eligible for retirement)
Unlike many benefits, there is no entitlement to PLD.
Rather, the Government will decide on a case by case basis whether to authorize a PLD request
PAST PERFORMANCE is the largest factor used by the Marine
Corps, especially per
Commanding Officer’s endorsement when considering
PLD requests
The REASON provided by the
Marine when requesting PLD is a large factor used by the Marine
Corps when considering PLD requests
CONVENIENCE of the
GOVERNMENT is the final factor used by the Marine Corps when considering PLD requests
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 A successful applicant for PLD should demonstrate:
• Ability to function in normal military environment
• He does not require an inordinate amount of medical care; Disabling condition is stabilized
• Ability to contribute to the effectiveness of the Marine Corps and maintain proper military appearance and weight control
• Marines are not promotable while on PLD
The Marine does not need to address these issues in his PLD Request. However, the command endorsement carries great weight so if he anticipates the command expressing concerns on any of these points he should address them preemptively
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 Marine’s may provide any reason in a PLD package.
However, the reason provided is a major factor in evaluating a PLD package and some are more likely to be approved than others.
• Retirement PLD: Marines with 18 years of service are encouraged to apply so they can reach the normal retirement age (even if eligible for a disability retirement vice severance the CRDP program makes 20 years of service a financially significant milestone)
• Medical Reasons: Continuity of medical care for self or spouse (esp. for completion of pregnancy) is a reason likely to be approved
• EPLD: Marines intending to apply for EPLD should first apply for
PLD
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Length of
PLD
Requested
1 - 60 days
61 - 90 days
91 days - 12 months
More than 12 months
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Approving
Authority:
Marines
Approving
Authority:
Sailors
President, PEB President, PEB
MMSR-4
MMSR-4
President, PEB
PERS-82
Disposition subject to change?
No
No
No
MMSR-4 PERS-82 Yes
Short term requests for less than 60 days to allow adequate time to transition are routinely granted
Marines need to be aware that their rating and disposition is subject to change if they stay on PLD for more than 12 months
PLD requests are routed through the Marine’s chain of command until they reach
MMSR-4. For external
Marines the WWR has no official role
Requests by Sailors are routed through the USN rather than the USMC
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PLD Request
Letter
A standard Naval Letter is used to request PLD
The Via should list all intermediate commands
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The reason for the PLD request is included in paragraph 2. The more details the Marine provides the better the chance that PLD will be approved.
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
WOUNDED WARRIOR DETACHMENT-NMCSD
WOUNDED WARRIOR BATTALION-WEST
WOUNDED WARRIOR REGIMENT
34425 FARENHOLT AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134-7601
IN REPLY REFER TO:
1000
NMA
12 DEC 12
From: Corporal JOHN X. DOE XXX XX 1234/0311 USMC
To: Commandant of the Marine Corps, (MMSR-4)
Via: (1) Officer in Charge, Wounded Warrior Detachment, NMCSD
(2) Commanding Officer, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West
(3) Commanding Officer, Wounded Warrior Regiment
Subj: PERMANENT LIMITED DUTY REQUEST IN CASE OF CORPORAL JOHN X. DOE
XXX XX 7161/0311 USMC
Ref: (a) SECNAVIST 1850.4E
Encl: (1) Formal Findings of the PEB
(2) Non Medical Assessment
1. I recently received and accepted my findings from the Physical
Evaluation Board to be placed on Temporary Disability Retired List with a 100% disability rating. Pursuant to this finding, I am requesting to remain on active duty in Permanent limited Duty (PLD) status until 30
September 2009 per reference (a).
2. The reason for this request is
3. For additional information, I can be reached at (555-555-5555) or via e-mail: your email@zzzz.com
Cpl John X. Doe
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 The PLD Request will be read by senior officers, both at
MMSR-4 and as it progresses up the chain of command
 Encourage the Marine to make the points and use the language that is likely to resonate with this audience.
Exercise
On each of the two examples provided in the next two slides, look for the ways in which the Marine is directly writing to a senior officer audience.
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I am requesting PLD because I want to apply for EPLD and I need the time to get my application materials in.
I am requesting PLD in order to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit an expanded permanent limited duty package.
I am certain I can continue my career in a meaningful way for both the United States
Marine Corps and myself. It is my intention to request EPLD in order to become a member of the Combat Shooting Team in
Quantico, VA and contribute to the education of my fellow Marines. If granted
EPLD I am confident my knowledge and experience will benefit my peers as well as allow me to obtain my goal of retiring after twenty years of service. I fully understand that while I am requesting a specific MOS, I am subject to the needs of the Marine Corps and agree to meet those needs.
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I am requesting PLD because I want to finish an internship with the Forest Service.
I am requesting PLD in order to allow sufficient time to complete an internship with the Forest
Service. I began the internship on 17 March 2013, shortly after my final VA exam was completed. If I complete the internship I am confident that I will be offered a full time position with the Forest
Service. Over the last three months I have learned many new skills and begun adjusting to the civilian work force. My intention when I enlisted was to retire from the Marine Corps after serving for twenty years. Now that this is no longer an option
I am fortunate to have the opportunity to continue supporting my family and serving my Nation through a position at the Forest Service. I am certain I can complete this internship and embark on a Federal career that will bring credit to the
United States Marine Corps even as it provides me with financial security and a sense of purpose.
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Start
Discuss PLD with Marine prior to findings
Marine is
Interested
?
Marine accepts findings unconditionally
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PLD discussions should be part of the
Comprehensive Needs
Assessment for any
Marine in the IDES
Chain of Command will be addressing past performance; if the
Marine anticipates less than a full endorsement issues should be addressed in his letter
Help includes:
• Providing sample letter
•
Reviewing draft letter
• Referring to SME
Help Marine prepare PLD request
Marine accepts findings conditionally
Marine submits application through Chain of Command
The intent is that the PLD package is “ready to go” when the findings are presented
Call Deputy
Program
Manager for a status on any
PLD request
NLT 30 days before EAS
–
NO PAY
PROBLEMS
Approved
?
Complete all transition goals
ASAP
Transition time will be short if PLD is denied.
Some transition goal actions can be started while the application is pending:
• Making an SBP decision
• Making a VGLI decision
Process Time
Follow up on transition goals when 90 days out
If PLD is denied or the Marine drops the request, transition time will be extremely short
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EPLD
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Frequency Only combat wounded Marines who have been found unfit and have already successfully applied for PLD can apply for EPLD. EPLD is an option for only a small percentage of the Marines in the Recovery Care
Program
Drawbacks Many Marines on EPLD will not be worldwide deployable. For some, this means that life satisfaction on EPLD is not the same as it was pre-injury.
Importance to Marines
The importance of EPLD is highly personal; for some Marines the ability to be “Still in the Fight” is the most important benefit we offer
Challenges There is no application form so Marines often don’t know what to put in their EPLD request letter
The approval authority is vested in a selection board that recommends candidates to the CMC. The process can be delayed.
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 Expanded Permanent Limited Duty (EPLD) is a program to allow combat wounded Marines to have a full career while serving in a limited duty status.
No Marine is entitled to EPLD. However, for a request to be considered both of the criteria below must be met.
Found Unfit by the PEB
Combat-Wounded (Combat Code AC)
In addition the application should demonstrate that the
Marine is capable of performing in an MOS
• Marine must first apply for PLD to allow time to prepare EPLD package
• Marine’s ability to take the
PFT/CFT is not a factor in considering an EPLD package; however, if accepted the Marine must pass any portion he is physically capable of taking
• Marine is not required to be worldwide deployable to apply for or stay on EPLD
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PLD and EPLD
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Discussion: How can an RCC help avoid these pitfalls?
A Marine accepts his findings conditionally, but never completes a PLD
Request. When an EAS is established there is almost no time to accomplish transition goals and actions
• A Marine wants PLD in order to complete an internship but doesn’t provide a “good story” in his request and it is denied
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Advanced Resources Basic Resources
IDES Consultation Class
Formerly known as “DTAP”
PLD is covered
Wounded Warrior Regiment
PEB Liaison
Dean Trio
703-432-1856
RCC IDES Handbook
Companion to MegaLink sheets http://www.rcckit.com/policy
WWR External Fact Sheet – ‘Staying Marine’ https://ehqmc.usmc.mil/sites/wwr/wrc/External%20F act%20Slick%20Sheets/Staying%20Marine%20-
%20Permanent%20and%20Expanded%20Limited%20
Duty.pdf
WWR Internal Fact Sheet – ‘Staying Marine’ https://ehqmc.usmc.mil/sites/wwr/wrc/Internal%20Slick
%20Fact%20Sheets/Staying%20Marine%20-
%20Permanent%20and%20Expanded%20Limited%20Dut y%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf
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Which of the following combat codes enables a Marine to apply for
EPLD?
Armed Conflict (AC)
Hazardous Service (HS)
Instrument of War (IW)
Simulation of War (SW)
A only
B only
C only
D only
All of the above
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Which of the following Marines can submit a PLD request?
PFC Jones who is being transferred to the TDRL for non-combat related disabilities
Sgt Johnson who is being transferred to the PDRL for combat related disabilities (AC)
Capt Wilkins who is being medically separated for an illness that is not combat related
Cpl Jordan who is being medically separated for a back injury suffered during a simulation of war (SW)
A only
B only
C only
D only
All of the above
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