1. REQUEST MAST
OVERVIEW

2. Request Mast
MCO E
MCO / NAVMC F
Includes both the RIGHT of all Marines to directly communicate grievances to any superior commander in the chain of command up to the Marine’s Commanding General
...and the REQUIREMENT for that commanding officer to consider that matter and personally respond to that Marine

3. Request Mast
MCO E
Request Mast should be handled within 24 hours
Should be afforded an opportunity to Request Mast in person
Commanding Generals (CGs) may authorize a
Request Mast to be reviewed/facilitated by the
Command Inspector
The Inspector MAY NOT respond to, nor deny a Request Mast, on behalf of the CG, but may make
appropriate recommendations

4. Request Mast
MCO E
Any interference with a Marine's right to request mast or any attempt of reprisal or restriction is expressly prohibited and punishable under the UCMJ

5. Request Mast
MCO E
The coordinating instructions for executing Request Mast petitions are located in NAVMC DIR F