Page 11 in the Marine Corps

April 12, 2025

A page 11 in the Marine Corps is used to document numerous important events for a Marine. While it is referenced in numerous regulations/publications, it is most prominently referenced in MCO P1070.12k and the MARCORSEPMAN. A page 11 form is available at this link.

While a page 11 in the Marine Corps is often used to document negative/adverse information, it can be used for other purposes. MCO 1070.12k states the following:

"1) Commanders are authorized to make other entries on this page that are essential to document an event in a Marine’s career for which no other means or method of recording exists. Authorized entries under this rule must meet two tests: (1) the information contained in the entry is of permanent value to the Marine's career; and, (2) the information is not, or cannot be, documented anywhere else in the OQR, medical records, or the Marine's MCTFS record. Participation in certain operations (excluding routine training exercises/operations) not specifically identified as combat operations or as having a potential for escalating into combat operations and humanitarian relief efforts (i.e., California Loma Prieta Earthquake Relief, etc.) are considered to be significant events in a participant's military career."

A page 11 in the Marine Corps is also used to document alleged misconduct and any non-recommendation for re-enlisment when otherwise eligible. Additionally, a page 11 can be used to document failure to meet physical fitness standards, body composition failures, minor disciplinary infractions, a pattern of misconduct, unsatisfactory participation, initiation of administrative separation, and more.

If a page 11 in the Marine Corps involves misconduct, substandard performance, confirmed incidents of illegal drug abuse/possession, or alcohol abuse, the Marine must be given 5 days to submit a rebuttal. The rebuttal will be filed on the document side of the Service Record Book (SRB). MCO P1070.2k, paragraph 4006.2r(1) provides the following rebuttal guidance:

"(1) Complete the statement using a plain white paper, preferably typed written. (2) The Marine’s statement must conform to Article 1122, U. S. Navy Regulations regarding temperate language, limited to pertinent facts concerning the deficiencies identified in the page 11 entry and shall not question or impugn the motives of another person. (3) This is not the forum for surfacing issues more timely and appropriately handled at either request mast or through an Article 138, UCMJ, Complaints of Wrongs hearing. (b) If the individual Marine annotates their desire “not to” make a statement, the entry is appropriately annotated as such and no further action is required."

Any Marine who is the subject of an adverse page 11 should recognize that his/her career is immediately in jeopardy. It can be the first step in a process resulting in non-judicial punishment and/or administrative separation. A good rebuttal can prevent these actions, or at least set up the Marines ultimate defense at more serious actions. While Marine lawyers are available to assist, they are often inexperienced and overworked. A civilian military lawyer can be retained to assist, which allows a Marine to chose a lawyer with a proven track record of success and quality former client reviews.

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