MCO 3900.17 — The Marine Corps Urgent Needs Process (unp) And The Urgent Universal Need...

MCO 3900.17 governs the Marine Corps Urgent Needs Process and Urgent Universal Need Statement submissions.

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  • Publication number: MCO 3900.17
  • Title: THE MARINE CORPS URGENT NEEDS PROCESS (UNP) AND THE URGENT UNIVERSAL NEED...
  • Date: 17 Oct 2008
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: New

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It defines the process for identifying mission-critical capability gaps and rapidly developing, resourcing, and distributing interim solutions. It requires certification through the supported COMMARFOR, uses VUUNS for visibility and processing, and establishes process phases involving the CDIB and MROC.

Applies to: This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.

Topics covered

  • Marine Corps Urgent Needs Process
  • Urgent Universal Need Statements
  • Mission-critical capability gaps
  • Interim capability solutions
  • VUUNS system
  • DOTMLPF courses of action
  • Combat or contingency operations

Questions and answers

What starts the Marine Corps Urgent Needs Process?

An Urgent UNS is used to initiate the UNP. (paragraph 3)

Who certifies and submits an Urgent UNS?

The supported COMMARFOR conducting or preparing to conduct the specific combat or contingency operation certifies and submits the Urgent UNS to DC CD&I. (paragraph 4)

What endorsement must an Urgent UNS submission include?

Ensure submissions to DC CD&I include the personal endorsement of at least one General Officer. (paragraph 4)

When must VUUNS internal virtual staffing and command endorsement be used?

Use of this feature will be mandatory, effective 1 October 2009. (paragraph 4)

How should an Urgent UNS be submitted when possible?

To speed processing and enhance collaboration, an Urgent UNS will be submitted by unclassified methods whenever possible. (paragraph 5)

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