MCO 3000.2J — Submission Requirements For The Commanders' Operational Stituation Report...

MCO 3000.2J governs the format, content, frequency, and submission requirements for Marine Corps operational situation reports.

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  • Publication number: MCO 3000.2J
  • Title: SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMANDERS' OPERATIONAL STITUATION REPORT...
  • Date: 1 Apr 2011
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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MCO 3000.2J covers operational status, manning, intelligence, logistics, communications, current and future operations, and command information. It requires specified SITREP schedules, submission through AMHS, and reporting details for personnel, supplies, maintenance, transportation, and other logistics areas.

Applies to: U.S. Marine Commanders submit operational reports to CMC in the format and frequency mandated in this directive in order to enable CMC to fu lfill Title 10 responsibilities per reference (a).

Topics covered

  • Operational situation reports
  • SITREP submission schedules
  • Personnel and task organization
  • Operational intelligence teams
  • Current and future operations
  • Supply classes
  • Maintenance readiness
  • Command changes

Questions and answers

When are semi-monthly SITREPs due?

SITREPs are due no later than the first and fifteenth calendar day of each month when submitted. (paragraph 4)

How are operational SITREPs submitted?

Marine Commanders submit operational SITREPs via the Automated Message Handling System (AMHS) to their chain of command and add Headquarters, Marine Corps (HQMC) as an information addressee. (paragraph 4)

What does a USMC operational SITREP certify?

The submitted USMC operational SITREP is the unit Commander's certification of a unit's operational situation to include operational status of forces, manning, intelligence, logistics, and communications. (paragraph 4)

When is a daily SITREP required?

The senior Marine / MAGTF Commander of a unit conducting combat operations or operationally deployed in support of a Combatant Commander submits a daily SITREP to the respective MARFOR Commander, info copy to HQMC. (paragraph 4)

What must official command websites provide?

All COMMARFORS, MEF CGs, and MAGTF Commanders of Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) size or larger shall maintain a secure official website that provides, at minimum, significant events, CONOPS for current/future operations and exercises, and points of contact for the command. (paragraph 4)

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