MCO 1130.76D — Conduct Of Recruiting Operations

MCO 1130.76D governs the conduct of recruiting operations through Marine Corps orders and procedural guidebooks.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1130.76D
  • Title: CONDUCT OF RECRUITING OPERATIONS
  • Date: 7 Mar 2017
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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It establishes references for enlistment processing, officer commissioning, and total force recruiting operations. It requires approval for additions or modifications to the orders and publications and sets requirements for records and personally identifiable information.

Applies to: This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force recruiting effort.

Topics covered

  • Enlistment processing
  • Officer commissioning
  • Recruiting procedural guidebooks
  • Total force recruiting operations
  • Recruiting policy implementation
  • Personally Identifiable Information

Questions and answers

What must total force recruiting use to supplement existing policies?

All levels of total force recruiting shall supplement the policies contained in references (a) through (c) by using the orders, information, and procedures published in the following orders and procedural guidebooks. (paragraph 3)

When do the recruiting orders and procedural guidebooks become effective?

The orders and procedural guidebooks remain effective from the date each was signed. (paragraph 4)

Who must approve additions or modifications to the recruiting orders and publications?

Additions or modifications to these orders and publications will not be made without prior approval of the CG, MCRC. (paragraph 4)

What can happen after misuse or unauthorized disclosure of PII?

Any misuse or unauthorized disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may result in both civil and criminal penalties. (paragraph 5)

How must PII collection and handling comply with federal privacy requirements?

All collection, use, maintenance, or dissemination of PII will be in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (reference (a)) and implemented per reference (b). (paragraph 5)

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