File contains information voluntarily provided by recruits as contained on the Application for Enlistment Armed Forces of the United States. To provide a record on all Marine Corps recruits for use in tracking from entry through Marine combat training. The file will be stored via on-line disk with backup on magnetic disk with backup on magnetic tape. Standard reports and ad hoc retrievals are generated from remote terminals using a data base management system. Additionally, updates and record browsing may be accomplished in the interactive mode through keying Social Security Number.
System software contains user passwords to lock out unauthorized access.
System software contains partitions to limit access to appropriate organizational level. On-line magnetic records will be maintained for one year after completion of recruit training. In order to personally visit a Recruiting Station and obtain information, individuals must present proper identification such as driver's license, or some other suitable proof of identity. In order to personally visit a Recruiting Station, District Headquarters, Marine Corps Recruit Depot or Marine Corps School of Infantry, and obtain information, individuals must present proper identification such as military identification, if a service member, driver's license, or some other suitable proof of identity.