COMDTINST 1760.9A OCT 30 1995
4.
(cont'd) certain members being involuntarily separated to participate in the program. This
includes those under VEAP and members who previously declined enrollment in the MGIB
program.
5.
OBJECTIVES. This program was designed to:
a.
Provide the benefits of a higher education to personnel who might not otherwise be able
to afford this education.
b.
Assist in recruiting highly qualified personnel into the Active and Reserve components
of the Armed Forces.
c.
Assist personnel in adjusting to civilian life after separation from military service.
d.
Restore lost educational benefits to those Vietnam Era personnel who continued to serve
on active duty after 30 June 1985.
e.
Enhance our nation's competitiveness through the development of more highly educated
and productive citizens.
6.
DISCUSSION. Eligibility criteria and benefits are attached as enclosures (1), (2) and (3).
Enclosure (1) pertains to non-prior service personnel initially entering active duty on or after 1
July 1985. Enclosure (2) applies to Vietnam Era G.I. Bill eligibles whose benefits were
converted to the MGIB on 1 January 1990. Enclosure (3) addresses conversion into the
MGIB by members involuntarily separated after 1 October 1994.
7.
RESPONSIBILITIES.
a.
Commandant (G-PMP) will:
(1)
Act as program manager for the active duty MGIB.
(2)
Publish policy concerning the active duty MGIB program.
(3)
Maintain liaison with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense and other
program managers within the Armed Services to coordinate MGIB policy.
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