MCO 1500.60A — Force Preservation Council (fpc)

MCO 1500.60A governs the standard organization and conduct of Force Preservation Councils within the Marine Corps.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1500.60A
  • Title: FORCE PRESERVATION COUNCIL (FPC)
  • Date: 13 Dec 2024
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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It establishes a Marine Corps FPC process for identifying individual risk factors, applying holistic risk management measures, and promoting protective factors. It requires formalized FPC processes, CIRRAS use, regular council conduct, and continuous assessment of Marine well-being.

Topics covered

  • Force Preservation Councils
  • Individual risk factors
  • Holistic risk management
  • Protective factors
  • CIRRAS
  • Risk assessment
  • Risk mitigation plans

Questions and answers

How often must Force Preservation Councils be conducted?

FPCs must be conducted, at a minimum, on a monthly basis for the active component and not less than semi-annually for the reserve component. (paragraph 3)

What system must commanders use for the Force Preservation Council process?

All commanders must use the identified program of record to support the FPC process; identify and document risk levels of individual Marines; record risk mitigation plans to include referrals, resources, and additional mentoring; and facilitate warm handoffs between commands. (paragraph 4)

What is the authoritative tool for the Force Preservation Council process?

CIRRAS is the singular and authoritative tool used to support the FPC process and the FPC in accordance with CIRRAS user roles and permissions established in references (v) and (w). (paragraph 3)

What must a formalized Force Preservation Council process include?

Commanders must have a clear, formalized FPC process which incorporates FPCs and ensures consideration of every Marine. (paragraph 4)

Can the Force Preservation Council process be tailored to a unit?

The FPC process may be tailored to unit size, structure, location, geographic dispersion, and mission as long as: every Marine is considered, each individual Marine’s CIRRAS profile is maintained in a fully completed state, and the process includes FPCs. (paragraph 2)

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