PDMRA is gone. A Department of War instruction issued 30 June 2026 cancelled the policy behind the program, and this MARADMIN follows by cancelling the 2012 guidance that governed it for Marines. If you were holding onto unused PDMRA days or planned to submit a claim, that option no longer exists.
★ Affects all reservists: Stop submitting PDMRA claims immediately. They will not be accepted or processed.
Who it affects
Every Marine, Total Force. That includes active component, SMCR, IMA, and IRR. If you accrued PDMRA days from a past mobilization and haven't claimed them yet, this cancellation applies to you.
What you need to do
If you have not already submitted a PDMRA claim, do not submit one. The window is closed.
If you are an administrator or S-1 shop, stop accepting and processing unused PDMRA claims now. No exceptions are stated in the MARADMIN.
If you believe you have an unusual circumstance or a claim already in progress, contact the POC below before doing anything else. Do not assume in-progress claims are grandfathered. The MARADMIN does not say they are.
POC: Manpower Military Policy Branch
Phone: 703-784-9371
Email: SMB_HQMC_MPO@USMC.MIL
Key dates
- 30 Jun 2026: Department of War instruction cancelled the PDMRA policy
- Oct 2026: This MARADMIN cancels MARADMIN 355/12 and directs immediate stop to claims
The official version
MARADMIN 016/26 cancels MARADMIN 355/12. The underlying policy authority is Department of War Instruction 1327.06 with Change 1 (Military Leave, Liberty and Administrative Absence Policy) and MCO 1050.3J (Regulations for Leave, Liberty, and Administrative Absence).
This is written by a reservist, for reservists. It is not an official publication of HQMC or MARFORRES. Always verify guidance with your command or unit S-1 before acting on any article or summary.