MCO 1500.56 — Marine Corps Values Program

MCO 1500.56 governs implementation of the Marine Corps Values Program, including training, education, sustainment, and command action.

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• Publication number: MCO 1500.56
• Title: MARINE CORPS VALUES PROGRAM
• Date: 16 Dec 1996
• Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
• Status: New

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It establishes initial entry, reinforcement, and sustainment education for Marine Corps Values. It assigns implementation duties to commands and identifies program tools, including guides, cards, and a video.

Applies to: This order is applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.

Topics covered

• Marine Corps Values training
• Initial entry training
• Reinforcement education
• Sustainment education
• Command implementation
• Marine Corps Values tools

Questions and answers

When must Marines receive formal Marine Corps Values instruction?

Every Marine, enlisted and officer, will be formally instructed in Marine Corps Values during entry level training. (paragraph 4)

Where does Marine Corps Values reinforcement training occur?

The lessons of entry level training will be reinforced in Marine Combat Training at the School of Infantry for all enlisted Marines. (paragraph 4)

How must Marine Corps core values be practiced in daily life?

Honor, courage, and commitment must be a way of life in garrison and in the field, on and off duty. (paragraph 4)

Who is primarily responsible for sustainment education?

Sustainment education is primarily in the hands of commanders and Marine leaders at every level. (paragraph 4)

What must commanding generals and commanding officers establish for Marine Corps Values education?

Establish a program for sustaining Marine Corps Values education as a continuation of the program that was initiated during recruit training. (paragraph 5)

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