MCO 3960.6 — Marine Corps Science And Technology (s&t)

MCO 3960.6 governs the duties and responsibilities of Marine Corps organizations that participate in the Marine Corps S&T Program.

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  • Publication number: MCO 3960.6
  • Title: MARINE CORPS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (S&T)
  • Date: 30 Aug 2002
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: New

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MCO 3960.6 addresses the transfer, funding, oversight, review, prioritization, and execution of the Marine Corps S&T Program. It requires an Integrated Process Team to develop the program and process, identify issues, recommend solutions, and track execution and transition of products.

Topics covered

  • Marine Corps S&T Program
  • RDT&E program oversight
  • S&T funding
  • Marine Corps capability requirements
  • Program reviews
  • Integrated Process Team

Questions and answers

What does MCO 3960.6 say about Marine Corps S&T funds?

Marine Corps S&T funds will continue to be separately identified from Navy funds and independently described in documentation. (paragraph 2)

Who oversees the Marine Corps RDT&E Program?

The CG MCCDC is responsible for the guidance and oversight of the Marine Corps RDT&E Program which includes the Marine Corps S&T Program. (paragraph 3)

What does CG MCCDC do for the Marine Corps S&T Program?

CG MCCDC provides requirements guidance for the Marine Corps S&T Program; coordinates routinely with the Marine Corps Advocates to address issues, determine requirements, and prioritize programs; reviews and approves the Marine Corps S&T Program for forwarding to the Marine Requirements Oversight Council; conducts an annual assessment of the Marine Corps S&T Program to ensure technical quality, responsiveness to requirements and timely transition of products; and initiates the Marine Corps S&T POM submission using the annual assessment as a baseline. (paragraph 3)

What does CG MCWL do for Marine Corps S&T Programs?

CG MCWL establishes and coordinates the Marine Corps S&T process, conducts technical and programmatic reviews of all Marine Corps S&T Programs under their cognizance, and proposes changes as necessary to CG MCCDC. (paragraph 3)

What is the Integrated Process Team required to do?

CG MCCDC will form an Integrated Process Team (IPT) to develop the S&T Program and process, identify S&T issues, recommend solutions to facilitate effective management, and track execution and transition of products. (paragraph 4)

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