MCO 3120.10A — Marine Corps Information Operations

MCO 3120.10A governs Marine Corps Information Operations policy, guidance, organizational responsibilities, development, and integration.

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  • Publication number: MCO 3120.10A
  • Title: MARINE CORPS INFORMATION OPERATIONS
  • Date: 8 Nov 2013
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It covers Information Operations doctrine, IRC integration, training, exercises, operational planning, education, and capability development. It requires coordination, policy development, training support, and the formulation of Information Operations requirements.

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

Topics covered

  • Information Operations
  • Information-related capabilities
  • Operational planning
  • Training and exercises
  • Information Operations education
  • Tactics, techniques, and procedures
  • Information Operations requirements

Questions and answers

What must be integrated into planning and execution for mission success?

Integration of IRCs into all aspects and phases of planning and execution is essential to mission success. (paragraph 1)

How does the Marine Corps incorporate Information Operations into training and exercises?

The Marine Corps will incorporate TO into training, operations, and exercises in order to facilitate the coordination and synchronization of actions taken to affect a decision-maker or group and to achieve an operational advantage for the commander. (paragraph 1)

What does the Marine Corps organize, train, and equip for?

Organize, train, and equip the Marine Corps for the successful conduct of TO.

What activities enhance Information Operations capability and capacity?

Enhance 10 capability and capacity through the development of comprehensive TO policy; focused 10 training and education; operational support; tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) development; and formulation of 10 requirements.

What Information Operations planning support is provided to commanders?

Provide commanders with TO planning and Information Operations Intelligence Integration (1011) in order to improve both the understanding of the IE and the affect of TO on target audience behavior.

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