MCO 5215.17D governs Marine Corps technical publications management, including their development, approval, and maintenance.
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It defines technical publications and covers their presentation, numbering system, publication control numbers, and standard contents. Newly developed publications must comply with the Order, while revised publications must comply when cost effective.
Applies to: This guide is applicable to Marine Corps Total Force. The provisions herein apply specifically to technical publications.
All Marine Corps technical publications shall be in compliance with this Order. (paragraph 3)
The Marine Corps shall maintain a single, streamlined, uniform system for the development, approval, and maintenance of technical publications in accordance with references (b), (c), and (d). (paragraph 4)
Newly developed publications shall comply with this Order. (paragraph 4)
As publications are revised they shall comply with this Order when cost effective. (paragraph 4)
Sponsors shall review their publications annually to ensure they are necessary, current, and consistent with statutory authority and enterprise policies. (paragraph 4)