MCO 3120.12A — Marine Corps Global Force Management (gfm) And Force Synchronization

MCO 3120.12A governs Marine Corps Force Synchronization and Force Generation policy and procedures for sourcing validated force requirements.

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  • Publication number: MCO 3120.12A
  • Title: MARINE CORPS GLOBAL FORCE MANAGEMENT (GFM) AND FORCE SYNCHRONIZATION
  • Date: 3 Jun 2020
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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The publication covers requirement validation, force allocation, sourcing solutions, Force Synchronization Conferences, resourcing, exercises, and command relationships. It requires analysis of force capacity, institutional risks, and capabilities when developing sourcing solutions.

Topics covered

  • Force Synchronization Conferences
  • Force Generation processes
  • Force allocation
  • Sourcing solutions
  • Force Synchronization Playbook
  • Deployment to Dwell policy
  • Command relationships

Questions and answers

What does requirement validation include?

A critical step in requirement validation includes determining deployable force capacity to support a requirement. (paragraph 6)

How does MCO 3120.12A define a standard force?

A standard force is a mission ready, joint capable force with associated T/O&E to execute its core mission. (paragraph 6)

What does sourcing solution approval and implementation include?

Includes securing Service headquarters and SecDef approval of sourcing recommendations and release of orders/directives to deploy forces/capabilities, and formal transfer of forces from the supporting command to the supported CCDR for employment. (paragraph 6)

How early must emergent requirements be submitted?

In order to optimize the sourcing solution timelines and ensure requested start dates are met, emergent requirements must be submitted as early as possible. (paragraph 7)

What is the USMC Force Synchronization Playbook used for?

The USMC Force Synchronization Playbook is a webenabled application used to register, track, and source Marine Corps forces and capabilities. (paragraph 5)

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