MCO 5400.55 — Roles And Responsibilities For Marine Corps Defense Policy Review...

MCO 5400.55 governs roles and responsibilities for Marine Corps Defense Policy Review Initiative force posture realignment.

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  • Publication number: MCO 5400.55
  • Title: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MARINE CORPS DEFENSE POLICY REVIEW...
  • Date: 9 Oct 2020
  • Proponent: 05000 General Admin & Management
  • Status: New

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It establishes enterprise governance for DPRI and assigns oversight, planning, coordination, risk, resource, and audit duties. It also addresses Indo-Pacific posture realignment, Guam costs, international agreements, and stewardship of USG and GOJ funds.

Applies to: Upon receipt of this Order, DPRI enterprise stakeholders shall assume directed roles and responsibilities in order to achieve unity of effort for the Fleet Marine Force and Supporting Establishment posture realignment in the Indo-Pacific region.

Topics covered

  • DPRI force posture realignment
  • Indo-Pacific posture governance
  • Guam congressional cost cap
  • International agreement compliance
  • DPRI program oversight
  • Force posture assessments
  • DPRI resource planning

Questions and answers

Who is the Office of Primary Responsibility for DPRI within the Marine Corps?

While CDR USINDOPACOM is the Office of Coordinating Responsibility (OCR) for the overarching DPRI effort, DC, PP&O is the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) within the U.S. Marine Corps. (paragraph 6)

When must the DPRI governance framework be established?

Within 45 days after the publication of this Order, establish a governance framework which includes the vision, mission, goals, and objectives for the execution of DPRI Indo-Pacific posture realignment. (paragraph 6)

What must the DPRI governance framework align to?

The framework will leverage, to the extent possible, and align to established fora, such as the Marine Requirements Board and the MROC. (paragraph 6)

What planning systems must be established for DPRI governance and oversight?

Oversee, synchronize, and validate the alignment of plans, enterprise-wide, through the establishment of metrics, milestones and planning factors to guide planning and execution. In order to provide visibility for enterprise governance and oversight, establish and maintain an integrated master plan, Enterprise Program Management Plan (EPMP), and Program Management Information System. (paragraph 6)

What international agreement responsibility does the Marine Corps have under DPRI?

For the Marine Corps, lead DPRI-related engagement with foreign governments and ensure compliance with international agreements as required. (paragraph 6)

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