MCO 3502.10 — Counter-improvised Explosive Device Training And Education Program

MCO 3502.10 governs Marine Corps policy, requirements, training, education, and evaluation for the C-IED program.

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  • Publication number: MCO 3502.10
  • Title: COUNTER-IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM
  • Date: 11 Dec 2018
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: New

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It establishes service-level C-IED training standards, evaluation criteria, and enduring requirements for individual and collective training. It also covers progressive C-IED education, Training and Readiness standards, and exercises that evaluate mission-essential tasks.

Applies to: All Marine units will train to operate in environments with an IED threat.

Topics covered

  • C-IED training standards
  • C-IED education
  • Improvised explosive device threats
  • Training and Readiness standards
  • Core and Core Plus tasks
  • Network engagement training
  • C-IED Basic Leaders
  • CREW systems

Questions and answers

What must Marine units train to do under MCO 3502.10?

All Marine units will train to operate in environments with an IED threat. (paragraph 4)

What C-IED Training and Readiness standards must unit commanders use?

In accordance with reference (b), unit commanders will utilize individual and collective C-IED Training and Readiness (T&R) standards for initial, pre-deployment, sustainment, and evaluations. (paragraph 4)

How are units evaluated for C-IED mission-essential tasks?

Service and Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) exercises will incorporate evaluations of the unit’s ability to accomplish their Core, Core Plus, and Assigned METs when operating in environments with an IED threat. (paragraph 4)

What does the service-level C-IED program provide Marines and Marine units?

The service-level program, managed and delivered by MCES, provides training to Marines and Marine units on DtD tactics, techniques, and procedures in order to prepare units to operate in environments with an improvised explosive device (IED) threat. (paragraph 1)

What is the role of C-IED Basic Leaders?

CBLs will support unit commanders in sustaining C-IED skills and maintaining C-IED readiness as part of the unit’s long range training plan. (paragraph 3)

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