MCO 1500.55 governs Military Thinking and Decision Making Exercises throughout the Marine Corps, including daily exercises and approved wargames.
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MCO 1500.55 addresses tactical decision games, warfighting discussions, physical and mental activities, and resources for developing decision-making skills. It requires daily participation and sets restrictions for PC-based wargames on Government computers.
Applies to: Regardless of MOS, duty assignment, or location, Marines will participate in daily Military Thinking and Decision Making Exercises.
Regardless of MOS, duty assignment, or location, Marines will participate in daily Military Thinking and Decision Making Exercises. (paragraph 4)
All commanders and staff supervisors have a fundamental leadership responsibility to implement this policy and allocate resources for implementation. (paragraph 4)
Commanders may now authorize the use of government computers for the games listed in the PC-based Wargames Catalog. (paragraph 4)
Software installed on Government computers must be legitimately procured and licensed in accordance with all copyright restrictions. (paragraph 4)
To avoid introduction of computer viruses, only commercial shrink-wrapped software or software downloaded from trusted Government network sites shall be installed. (paragraph 4)