MCO 1500.59A — Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (mcmap)

MCO 1500.59A governs the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and establishes procedures for its effective management.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1500.59A
  • Title: MARINE CORPS MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM (MCMAP)
  • Date: 23 Sep 2019
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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The publication covers MCMAP philosophy, safety, belt ranking, martial arts courses, equipment, training logs, and waivers. It requires controlled training conditions, medical clearance in specified circumstances, belt testing standards, and approval processes for waivers and exemptions.

Topics covered

  • MCMAP philosophy
  • Mental discipline
  • Character discipline
  • Physical discipline
  • Safety equipment and training conditions
  • Belt ranking achievement system
  • Martial arts courses
  • Waivers and exemptions

Questions and answers

How many hours of MCMAP training can commanders authorize per day?

COs/OICs will not authorize more than four hours of MCMAP training per day. (paragraph 2)

Where is block MCMAP training authorized?

Block MCMAP training is only authorized at the MCRDs, The Basic School, and during MAI/T Courses. (paragraph 2)

Can Marines with a communicable disease participate in MCMAP training?

Due to the potential transmission of bodily fluids during MCMAP training, Marines infected with a communicable disease may not participate in MCMAP training until cleared by a medical provider. (paragraph 4)

What safety equipment and procedures are required during MCMAP training?

At all levels of training, instructors and students must adhere to the use of proper safety equipment and procedures. (paragraph 6)

What clearance is required after a concussion?

Personnel who have sustained a concussion within six months from any cause must be cleared by a medical provider prior to participating in MCMAP training. (paragraph 9)

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