MCO 1500.55 — Military Thinking And Decision Making Exercises

MCO 1500.55 governs Military Thinking and Decision Making Exercises throughout the Marine Corps, including daily exercises and approved wargames.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1500.55
  • Title: MILITARY THINKING AND DECISION MAKING EXERCISES
  • Date: 12 Apr 1997
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: New

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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.

Topics covered

  • Military Thinking and Decision Making Exercises
  • Tactical decision games
  • Warfighting discussions
  • PC-based wargames
  • Mental and physical exercises
  • Marine Corps training resources

Questions and answers

Who must 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)

What must commanders and staff supervisors do to implement the policy?

All commanders and staff supervisors have a fundamental leadership responsibility to implement this policy and allocate resources for implementation. (paragraph 4)

How can commanders authorize PC-based wargames on Government computers?

Commanders may now authorize the use of government computers for the games listed in the PC-based Wargames Catalog. (paragraph 4)

What software may be installed on Government computers?

Software installed on Government computers must be legitimately procured and licensed in accordance with all copyright restrictions. (paragraph 4)

What software can be installed to avoid computer viruses?

To avoid introduction of computer viruses, only commercial shrink-wrapped software or software downloaded from trusted Government network sites shall be installed. (paragraph 4)

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