MCO 3502.9 governs Marine Corps policy for organizing, training, and equipping forces for operations in an IED environment.
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MCO 3502.9 addresses the enduring threat posed by improvised explosive devices and establishes a Marine Corps Counter-IED capability. It covers training plans, capability development, threat analysis, equipment, doctrine, and operations in IED environments.
Establish an enduring C-IED capability for the Marine Corps in order to employ forces that are organized, trained, and equipped to operate in environments that include the threat of IEDs. (paragraph 2)
In order to develop and maintain the ability to operate in an IED environment, C-IED training should be an integral part of all training plans. (paragraph 3)
Develop and validate C-IED requirements, optimize institutional capacity to anticipate and address current and emergent IED threats, and deliver C-IED capabilities to ensure commanders have well-trained and equipped Marines capable of conducting operations in an IED environment. (paragraph 3)
Directs the inclusion of the statement “operations in an IED environment” in chapter 1 of all training and readiness manuals. (paragraph 2)
Provides guidance and direction to unit commanders regarding standing operating procedures (SOPs), mission essential tasks (METs), and incorporation of C-IED “defeat the device” and “network engagement” scenarios into all exercises and training. (paragraph 3)