MCO 3400.3H — Chemical, Biological, Radiological, And Nuclear Defense (cbrnd) Policy And...

MCO 3400.3H governs Marine Corps chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense policy and training.

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  • Publication number: MCO 3400.3H
  • Title: CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE (CBRND) POLICY AND...
  • Date: 7 Mar 2019
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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MCO 3400.3H covers individual, team, and unit CBRND training, CBRN reconnaissance, reporting, detection, and decontamination. It requires defined training standards, recurring team training, and completion of unit mission-essential tasks in a CBRN environment.

Applies to: This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force and is published to ensure the development of optimal Marine Corps capabilities and readiness to conduct Mission Essential Tasks (MET) and achieve objectives in a CBRN environment.

Topics covered

  • CBRN defense training requirements
  • CBRN reconnaissance and surveillance
  • CBRN decontamination operations
  • CBRN incident reporting
  • MOPP analysis and protection levels
  • Individual Protective Equipment Confidence Exercise
  • CS chamber training

Questions and answers

How often must CBRN teams and sections train?

The minimum required training for each CBRN team or section is four hours per quarter (class and practical application). (paragraph 8)

When must units complete all CBRN mission-essential tasks?

Units will complete all METs in a CBRN environment within a 12-month period. (paragraph 4)

What must CBRN reconnaissance and surveillance teams be trained to do?

CBRN R&S teams are trained and equipped to detect, identify, sample, and report CBRN threats and hazards to inform the commander during the decision-making process.

What protective mask timing applies during IPECE drills?

Participants should be able to don their protective mask within nine seconds. (paragraph 9)

What is prohibited inside a CS chamber facility?

At no time will CS grenades or materials from dissected CS grenades be used inside any chamber facility. Only CS capsules will be used (DODIC: K765). (paragraph 3)

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