MCO 1730.8A — United States Marine Corps Organization And Utilization Of Navy Reserve...

MCO 1730.8A governs the organization and use of Navy Reserve USMC Religious Ministry Support units.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1730.8A
  • Title: UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS ORGANIZATION AND UTILIZATION OF NAVY RESERVE...
  • Date: 21 Jun 2024
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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It establishes how RELSUP units support Active Component commands and develop operational readiness, responsiveness, and skill proficiency. It addresses unit composition, funding, training, alignment, and orders for RELSUP billet assignments.

Topics covered

  • Navy Reserve RELSUP units
  • Active Component command support
  • Religious Ministry personnel
  • RELSUP billet assignments
  • Unit composition and alignment
  • Training and mobilization readiness
  • Funding for reserve training

Questions and answers

What is the mission of Navy Reserve USMC RELSUP units?

NR USMC RELSUP units support Active Component (AC) commands to meet the Religious Ministry (RM) requirements pursuant to references (a) and (b) and increase the operational readiness, responsiveness, and skill proficiency of NR USMC RELSUP personnel (references (c), (d), and (e)). (paragraph 3)

What personnel do NR USMC RELSUP units deliver to Marine Corps commands?

NR USMC RELSUP units aligned to AC USMC commands and staffs deliver trained and qualified NR chaplains and Religious Program Specialists (RP) to support the delivery of RM in the USMC. (paragraph 4)

What billets make up NR USMC RELSUP units?

NR USMC RELSUP units consist of chaplain and RP billets, with a chaplain serving as the officer in charge (OIC). (paragraph 1)

Can NR USMC RELSUP billets be assigned to commissioned Selective Marine Corps Reserve force structure units?

NR USMC RELSUP billets will not be assigned to commissioned Selective Marine Corps Reserve force structure units. (paragraph 1)

Who provides funding for NR USMC RELSUP units?

Commander, Navy Reserve Force (COMNAVRESFOR) is the funding source for NR USMC RELSUP units. (paragraph 6)

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