Marine Given Guidelines on Dwell Time

Week of August 27, 2007

The Commandant of the Marine Corps recently set a deployment to dwell ratio of 1-to-2. This means that for every four months spent deployed, the Marine will have eight months at their home base or station. The 1-to-2 deployment to dwell ratio applies specifically to active-duty Marines. Marines serving in the reserves have a 1-to-5 deployment to dwell ratio. For active-duty components, the deployment must last a minimum of four consecutive months. Deployment time starts as soon as boots hit the ground. Training, deployment certifications, pre-deployment exercises and other routine local operations may occur during the dwell period.

To find deployment news and resources, visit http://www.military.com/deployment.

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