Continuation on Active Duty of Regular Commissioned Officers and Reserve Officers on the Reserve Active Status List in the Navy and the Marine Corps SECNAVINST 1920.7C SECNAVINST 1920.7C, issued on January 22, 2019, establishes policies and procedures for the continuation on active duty of regular commissioned officers and reserve officers on the Reserve Active Status List (RASL) in the Navy and Marine Corps. This instruction applies to officers who are subject to involuntary retirement or discharge due to years of service or failures of selection for promotion. Notably, it excludes limited duty officers (LDOs) appointed under specific sections of Title 10 of the U.S. Code, as well as warrant officers and commissioned warrant officers.
The instruction outlines the criteria and procedures for determining which officers may be continued on active duty beyond their standard service terms, ensuring that decisions align with the needs of the Navy and Marine Corps while considering individual officer circumstances. It also provides guidance on the roles and responsibilities of various officials and boards involved in the continuation process.
