What does MRD or NLT mean on orders?
MRD (Mandatory release date and NLT ( Not Later Than ) mean that a soldier will be shipped on or before this date. MRD and NLT are for BCT phase soldiers only ! IAW TRADOC Reg 350-6, Chap 6 Para 4(c): the mandatory release date management tool to ensure that STO 1 soldiers are properly processed for training. The MRDs are determined at the soldiers’ home stations, and published in the additional instructions section of the active duty orders. It is critical that STO 1 soldiers enter IET as scheduled.
