MCO 12410.25 — Civilian Community Of Interest Program

MCO 12410.25 governs the U.S. Marine Corps Civilian Community of Interest Program and its human capital management requirements.

Search MCO 12410.25

  • Publication number: MCO 12410.25
  • Title: CIVILIAN COMMUNITY OF INTEREST PROGRAM
  • Date: 25 Jul 2014
  • Proponent: 12000 Civilian Personnel
  • Status: New

View MCO 12410.25 on armypubs.army.mil


It establishes civilian communities organized by occupational series or family groups and addresses competency management, assessments, professional development, resources, and funding. It requires approval and an Individual Development Plan for employees participating in funded COI professional development programs.

Topics covered

  • Civilian Community of Interest Program
  • Occupational series groupings
  • Competency management
  • Competency assessments
  • Professional development programs
  • Community Human Capital Assessments
  • COI funding and expenditures

Questions and answers

How are civilian occupations organized into Communities of Interest?

Each civilian occupation is grouped along functional lines into a COI as reflected in Appendix A. (paragraph 3)

What does the COI program provide for civilian employees?

Civilian community management activities will provide access to education, training, personal, and professional development programs that support Marine Corps strategic objectives consistent with reference (c). (paragraph 4)

What must employees complete to participate in funded COI professional development programs?

In order to participate in funded COI professional development programs, employees are required to complete an IDP to communicate their long-term career goals and near-term developmental needs and may be required to sign a Standard Form 182 (SF-182), Authorization, Agreement, and Certification of Training. (paragraph 4)

Who must approve an employee's participation in COI professional development programs?

Employees are responsible for obtaining approval authority through their respective command to participate in COI professional development programs. (paragraph 4)

What uses of COI funds are prohibited?

Any other use of COI funds is prohibited. (paragraph 2)

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about MCO 12410.25