MCO 1700.41 governs the Marine Corps Embedded Preventive Behavioral Health Capability and its behavioral health prevention policy guidance.
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The publication defines embedded behavioral health personnel, prevention planning, command responsibilities, training support, reporting, and coordination with supporting activities. It requires MARFORRES and MEFs to develop, execute, and evaluate Strategic Prevention Plans as appropriate, and establishes limits on EPBHC personnel and funding.
Applies to: This SPP template is applicable to all Integrated Prevention Network programs.
Non-appropriated fund (NAF) civilian behavioral health personnel are embedded within MARFORRES; I, II, and III MEFs; and subordinate commands. (paragraph 3)
Prevention Analysts will collect population based behavioral health information, prepare and provide reports based on statistical analysis, identify unit trends, collaborate with prevention specialists, collaborate and coordinate with installation Behavioral Health programs, and identify risks and protective factors. (paragraph 3)
Prevention Directors shall complete quarterly and annual reports, as instructed by HQMC Behavioral Health, Integration MFCI-3, with coordinated, compiled input from prevention personnel. (paragraph 3)
MARFORRES and each MEF develop, execute, and evaluate Strategic Prevention Plans as deemed appropriate by the Commanding General. Plans are developed that support the commanders behavioral health efforts and in coordination with local stakeholders utilizing evidence-based practices. (paragraph 3)
Unit commanders may not augment EPBHC staff pay and compensation from their APF Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funds or any other funding source. (paragraph 3)