MCO 1510.121A — Marine Corps Common Skills (mccs) Program

MCO 1510.121A governs information, policy intent, and execution instructions for the Marine Corps Common Skills Program.

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• Publication number: MCO 1510.121A
• Title: MARINE CORPS COMMON SKILLS (MCCS) PROGRAM
• Date: 1 Oct 2004
• Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
• Status: Current

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MCO 1510.121A describes entry-level, sustainment, and continuing education under the Marine Corps Common Skills program. It requires annual training and evaluation for applicable units and Marines, establishes GMS testing standards, and identifies exemptions and waiver authority.

Applies to: This order is applicable to the Marine Corps total force.

Topics covered

• Marine Corps Common Skills
• Entry-Level Training
• Sustainment Training
• Continuing Education
• General Military Skills testing
• Skills-based performance evaluation
• Annual MCCS training
• MCCS training exemptions

Questions and answers

What common skills must every Marine be taught?

Every Marine, regardless of MOS, will be taught the common skills needed to fight and win on today’s battlefield. (paragraph 5)

How often must applicable units conduct MCCS training?

All units, both in the operating forces and supporting establishment, except those units exempted in subparagraph (e), will conduct MCCS training annually. (paragraph 6)

What score is required to demonstrate mastery of the GMS test?

A minimum score of 80% is required to demonstrate mastery of the GMS test. (paragraph 6)

What happens when a Marine fails the GMS test?

Marines who fail the test will be provided remedial instruction in those areas found deficient and retested until they demonstrate mastery in the areas of deficiency. (paragraph 6)

Which units are not required to conduct annual MCCS training?

Formal Schools are not required to conduct annual MCCS training/testing of their students. (paragraph 6)

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