MCO 3440.8B governs installation CBRNE preparedness standards, including planning, training, assessment, and capabilities.
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MCO 3440.8B establishes policy and procedures for installation CBRNE preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery. It addresses program assessments, hazardous mail training, protection capabilities, corrective actions, and personnel categories.
Applies to: This Order applies to all Marine Corps installations and locations (including Service-Level Training Installation(s) (SLTI)), excluding government-owned facilities and facilities operated by contractors.
Local RAs shall be conducted by all regions and installations annually, or more frequently if threats or mission requirements dictate. (paragraph 4)
Post office personnel will coordinate with local HAZMAT personnel, LE, and fire department officials, and medical personnel to ensure training of all mail handlers is accomplished annually. (paragraph 1)
All installations shall have a CBRNE capability, whether organic or provided through agreements with external or internal partners; however, CBRNE capabilities on an installation will vary based on priority, objective level of response capability, and the hazards, threats, and vulnerabilities identified during RM assessments. (paragraph 2)
Commanders will focus their resources on protecting Category 1 through 4 personnel and providing preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery capabilities to Category 5 personnel. (paragraph 3)
Training at a minimum will be focused on the detection of mail bombs, isolation of packages, evacuation procedures, and identification of biologically or chemically hazardous mail. (paragraph 1)