MCO 1740.13D governs the requirements, preparation, validation, and maintenance of Family Care Plans for dependent family members.
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It addresses FCP development, validation timelines, caregiver designations, dual military couples, CEW employees, and contingency operations. It requires current FCPs to be stored in MCTFS and accessed via MOL, and assigns responsibility for caregiver guidance and legal documents.
Applies to: The Marine Corps shall establish implementation policies, standardized guidance, and procedures for the development of FCPs applicable to the Total Force.
Dual military couples without dependents are not required to have an FCP. (paragraph 5)
Service Members shall not be designated as a caregiver in any FCP. (paragraph 5)
In cases involving dual military couples with dependents, both Service Members must have an FCP. (paragraph 5)
As Marines renew and update their FCPs, all FCPs will be stored exclusively in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) and inputted, updated, or viewed via Marine Online (MOL). (paragraph 4)
The Service Member bears the responsibility for providing specific guidance and instructions to all designated caregivers as well as obtaining required or appropriate legal documents. (paragraph 1)