Spotlight: Courtesy Mobilizations/Demobilizations 

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COURTESY MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION FAQS 

What is a Courtesy Mobilization?

A Courtesy Mobilization (MOB) is a PERS-46 approved process that allows for a member to 

initiate Mobilization processing from an alternate Navy Reserve Activity/ Naval Operational 

Support Center (NRA/NOSC) that is closer to the Sailor’s home of residence and most 

advantageous to the government expense rather than the member’s parent NRA/NOSC.

Who qualifies for a Courtesy MOB?

Anyone can request a Courtesy MOB; however certain requirements must be met:

1. Signed approval of both NRA/NOSC Commanding Officers

2. Proof of residency in the same geographical location of the NRA/NOSC that the 

member is requesting the courtesy with

3. Cost analysis showing that the courtesy will financially benefit the government (to 

include a cost comparison between travel from home to desired courtesy MOB site vs. to 

parent NRA/NOSC)

4. Request submitted to NESA (NESA@navy.mil) at least 30 days prior to Ready Load Date

How do I request a Courtesy MOB?

Upon receipt of your orders, while initially reviewing your Mobilization checklist (NAVPERS 

1300/22) notify your CIAC or NRA/NOSC Mobilization Representative of any concerns 

regarding your orders and of your desire to request a Courtesy MOB. Your CIAC/MOB

Representative will coordinate with your Parent NRA/NOSC staff to route the paperwork to 

the CO for endorsement. Once your Parent NRA/NOSC endorses, the paperwork will be 

forwarded to the gaining Courtesy NRA/NOSC for their concurrence. The CIAC or MOB

Representative for the gaining Courtesy NRA/NOSC will forward the endorsed package to 

NESA with the member and Parent NRA/NOSC CIAC or MOB representative copied. If the 

Courtesy MOB is approved, PERS-46 will release an ORDMOD indicating the updated RLD 

location.

 

If I execute a Courtesy MOB, which NOSC would provide support during my Mobilization?

While Mobilization processing and completion of the NAVPERS 1300/22 Mobilization 

checklist will be conducted at the Courtesy NRA/NOSC, a Courtesy MOB does not represent 

a transfer to a new reserve unit, and ultimately your parent NRA/NOSC maintains primary 

responsibility for you. As such, they are still responsible for providing you a CIAC and any

necessary reach-back administrative or other support during the course of your Mobilization. 

 

If I executed a Courtesy MOB, will I automatically have a Courtesy DEMOB?

No, Courtesy DEMOBs must be applied for separately from Courtesy MOB requests. The 

requirements and request process is the same as for a Courtesy MOB, and requests should 

be initiated as soon as possible after initial demobilization orders are received to ensure 

adequate processing time.

Still have questions about the Courtesy MOB/DEMOB policies or procedures? Reach out! 

Contact NESA: NESA@navy.mil 

 

8

th Edition January 2020

In This Edition

 Courtesy MOBs/DEMOBs

 ZipServe Launch

 ECRC Processing

 Demobilization Pay Tips 

 Demobilization Travel

Points of Contact

USFF N1 GFM Help Desk 

DSN: 312-836-2403

Comm: 757-836-2403 

USFF_GFM_IA@navy.mil 

USFF Functional Account

USFF.IA.FCT@navy.mil

ECRC CDO

757-763-8640

ECRC Action Officer Email

ECRC_NRFK_N33@navy.mil

ECRC ESO

757-341-7420

ECRC 24/7 Family Hotline 

877-364-4302

ECRC.FS.FCT@navy.mil

My Navy Career Center

833-330-6622

CIAC/IDSS in NFAAS

www.navyfamily.navy.mil

www.ia.navy.mil

www.ecrc.navy.mil
INTRODUCING ZIPSERVE 

Search. Apply. Serve.

ZipServe is a new Navy Reserve application, launching in early 2020, which will replace the AdPortal and 

the Mobilization Volunteer Portal and is designed to provide a private sector like applicant experience. This 

new application will have enhanced capabilities for SELRES searching for Reserve order opportunities, 

including mobilization, ADT, AT, ADSW, and Recall opportunities. ZipServe will enable Reservists to apply 

for multiple opportunities with one application, view enhanced mobilization opportunity details, provide 

real-time feedback to the volunteer with any identified application issues, and monitor the status of 

mobilization applications. 

ZipServe will also provide modern applicant tracking features for Operational Support Officers (OSOs) and mobilization Billet

Sourcing Officers (BSOs) as they work to advertise and fill opportunities. These opportunity management tools will enable more 

efficient sourcing processes and provide a direct feedback tool for the applicants.

 

FIRST STOP: ECRC 

ECRC Mobilization processing ensures IA Sailors are fully trained and qualified to go forward.

Upon checking out from your NRA/NOSC or parent command to execute IA orders, all IA Sailors report to the Expeditionary Combat 

Readiness Center (ECRC) for approximately one week to complete Sailor deployment screening certification. Recently, there have 

been rumors about NOSCs and RCCs performing these final Mobilization screenings in place of ECRC. These rumors are 

inaccurate. There have been no changes to processing locations, procedures, or expectations. All IAs will continue to perform 

Mobilization Processing and all Reserve Component IAs will also perform Demobilization Processing at ECRC in Norfolk. Any and 

all news related to USFF and/or ECRC operations will be distributed via Official Message Traffic, USFF GFM Action Officers, ECRC 

Action Officers, the IA Website, and the IA Joint Report. For questions or concerns, please contact the USFF IA Policy Division at 

usff.ia.fct@navy.mil.

 

DEMOBILIZATION PAY TIPS

Tips for managing your pay and entitlements after you complete your IA:

 Your PSD appointment is critical! PLEASE take every minute of your appointment to review every single block of your 

DD214 in detail and make sure your leave and all your dates are correct. TAKE YOUR TIME, please don’t rush! It is MUCH 

easier to correct an issue while you are at ECRC.

 On your date of separation, you are due a final separation payment from Active Duty. If you have any separation pay concerns,

you can contact MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) Online (https://my.navy.mil/), by email at askmncc@navy.mil, or by phone at 

1-(833)-330-6622 for assistance. 

 

DEMOBILIZATION TRAVEL 

All SELRES IA Sailors’ DEMOB orders include a return to ECRC to conduct the demobilization process, which culminates with the 

sailor receiving their DD214 for their time on Active Duty. The demobilization process is typically completed within two weeks of 

arrival at ECRC. After the member receives their DD214 it is ECRC’s job to arrange return transportation to the member’s 

NRA/NOSC. Note: Members must travel back to their NRA/NOSC to complete their out-processing. Subsequent travel to the 

member’s Home of Residence (HOR) is then arranged by their NRA/NOSC. For those sailors who are assigned to an NRA/NOSC 

that is not close to their HOR, requesting a courtesy DEMOB at a NOSC closer to their HOR may allow them to return home more 

expeditiously post-deployment. 

FIND PAST EDITIONS OF THE IA JOINT REPORT HERE! 

https://www.public.navy.mil/IA/Pages/PD_PC_IAJOINTREPORT.aspx 

 7th Edition: Uniform Issuance at ECRC, ILPP Info

 6th Edition: Voluntary Extension Policy

 5th Edition: GTCC Tips, WTP Waiver Process

Train and Equip / Boots On Ground 

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The IA Joint Report is published quarterly by the USFF IA Policy Division to educate and advise IA Coordinators and current and prospective IA 

service members. Your feedback and suggestions are welcome. Please submit all questions, comments, and concerns to usff.ia.fct@navy.mil