MCO 5360.9A governs selection of CMC representatives and Marine Corps participation in funerals at Arlington National Cemetery.
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It assigns responsibilities for coordinating funeral arrangements, providing military honors, and selecting representatives by the deceased Marine’s grade. It also specifies transportation and seasonal dress uniform requirements for funeral participants.
Applies to: This Order is applicable to Marines in the National Capital Region including Quantico unless otherwise indicated.
A Marine of equal grade to that of the deceased will be named to serve as the CMC representative to present the colors to the next of kin. (paragraph 4)
The Commanding Officer, Marine Barracks, Washington, DC, has the overall responsibility for coordinating funeral arrangements and when requested, will have the Casualty Representative available to brief CMC representatives prior to each funeral. (paragraph 4)
The Commanding Officer, Marine Barracks, Washington, DC, will provide appropriate military honors elements to include musical support for standard honors funerals. (paragraph 4)
Transportation for the CMC representative will be provided by the Casualty Representative, Marine Barracks if requested. (paragraph 5)
In certain instances, a request for a grade waiver may be considered (for example: mass casualty crisis with numerous funerals). (paragraph 4)