MCO 1700.30 — Marine Corps Community Services Business Operations Manual

MCO 1700.30 governs Marine Corps Community Services business operations, including retail, services, food, beverage, and lodging operations.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1700.30
  • Title: MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANUAL
  • Date: 23 Sep 2009
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: New

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It covers exchange buying and merchandising, military clothing sales, firearms, alcoholic beverages, vending, services, and lodging. It establishes requirements for pricing, approvals, security, refunds, reservations, and operating standards.

Applies to: This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.

Topics covered

  • Retail buying and merchandising
  • Military clothing sales stores
  • Firearms and ammunition sales
  • Alcoholic beverage sales
  • Vending operations
  • Services operations
  • Lodging facilities

Questions and answers

What operating profit goal applies to services operations?

Services operations are revenue-generating activities and will be priced to achieve at an operating profit goal of a minimum of 15 percent of sales. (paragraph 1)

When is approval required for personal telecommunications services?

DC, M&RA (MR) approval must be granted prior to Commands offering thes~ services outside of the PTS License Agreements. (paragraph 2)

How old must patrons be to purchase a handgun or handgun ammunition?

Require patrons to be at least 21 years of age to purchase a handgun or handgun ammunition. (paragraph 3)

What security device must firearms displayed on the sales floor have?

All firearms displayed on the sales floor will have a trigger lock or lever lock properly attached. (paragraph 1-6)

Can the MCX return unsold merchandise to a vendor?

Unless provided for in the initial contract, the MCX has no right to return unsold (not defective or nonconforming) merchandise to a vendor without prior approval. (paragraph 2)

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