MCO 1200.13G — Marine Corps Front-end Analysis Program

MCO 1200.13G governs Marine Corps policy for Front-End Analysis and its use in occupational structure, MOS skills, and training.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1200.13G
  • Title: MARINE CORPS FRONT-END ANALYSIS PROGRAM
  • Date: 7 Mar 2012
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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It describes task list development, survey design and administration, data processing, occupational and training analysis, and FEA reports. It also sets requirements for project meetings and T&R conferences addressing core and core plus tasks.

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

Topics covered

  • Front-End Analysis
  • Task list development
  • Sample design
  • Survey administration
  • Survey data processing
  • Occupational analysis
  • Training analysis
  • T&R conferences

Questions and answers

What does Front-End Analysis examine?

The FEA Program does not analyze the quality performance of Marines; it analyzes jobs being performed by Marines. (paragraph 1)

When can Front-End Analysis studies be conducted?

FEA will be performed on an entire OccFld when possible. (paragraph 4)

How large must the FEA survey sample be?

The survey sample is designed to obtain a representation of the target population that is (1) statistically reliable and (2) large enough to provide data that will allow for making inferences necessary to distinguish between jobs and to assess training requirements. (paragraph 3)

How long is normally allotted to complete FEA surveys?

A 30-day window will normally be allotted for completing all segments of the FEA surveys. (paragraph 3)

What does training analysis determine?

Training analysis focuses on determining core and validating core plus tasks. (paragraph 7)

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