MCO 3502.11 governs the Marine Corps amphibious readiness framework and Service policy for Amphibious Operations Training.
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It defines amphibious foundation, capable, and ready levels and describes training through shore-based, waterborne, pier-side, and at-sea activities. It requires training readiness assessments, warship requirement submissions, and amphibious training summaries.
Applies to: It focuses on units and formations other than Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU) and their subordinate elements, which follow the Training and Readiness (T&R) program established by reference (a).
Unit commanders at all levels will build and sustain baseline amphibious readiness – the ability to conduct amphibious planning, embarkation, debarkation, transition capabilities ashore, and sustain operations from a seabase. (paragraph 3)
All units will maintain an Amphibious Foundation, using a mixture of staff training, professional military education courses, embarkation team training, and unit proficiency in core functions such as ground maneuver, assault support, and logistical functions. (paragraph 3)
Annually, no later than 1 October, provide the consolidated AOT warship requirement for FY+2 to OPNAV for submission into the Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) process. (paragraph 3)
Requirements will be submitted in the form of a requirements letter which shall contain the following: underway ship steaming requirement, connector only requirement, NSFS hours, and pier-side training requirement identified by unit type. (paragraph 3)