MCO 5530.16A — Security Augmentation Force And Course Of Instruction

MCO 5530.16A governs the establishment, management, training, and employment of Security Augmentation Forces at Marine Corps installations.

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  • Publication number: MCO 5530.16A
  • Title: SECURITY AUGMENTATION FORCE AND COURSE OF INSTRUCTION
  • Date: 18 Nov 2020
  • Proponent: 05000 General Admin & Management
  • Status: Current

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It establishes minimum training standards for Security Augmentation Forces and security personnel employed by PMO and MCPD. It addresses activation, staffing, equipment, weapons, ammunition, training, and operational employment.

Applies to: This revision establishes the minimum training standards for all SAF and Security Personnel forces employed by Provost Marshal Offices (PMO) and Marine Corps Police Departments (MCPD).

Topics covered

  • Security Augmentation Force activation
  • SAF training standards
  • Force Protection Conditions
  • SAF staffing and equipment
  • Weapons and ammunition allowances
  • SAF operational employment

Questions and answers

When can installation commanders use the Security Augmentation Force?

When hazards, threats or incidents require security personnel above the host-command's PMO/MCPD baseline capabilities, installation commanders may use the SAF to offset shortages. (paragraph 4)

What is the Security Augmentation Force primarily used for?

The SAF is primarily used to augment PMO/MCPD during heightened Force Protection Conditions (FPCON). (paragraph 4)

What minimum staffing and equipment must the SAF have?

At a minimum, the SAF will be appropriately manned and equipped to support the installation’s antiterrorism plan with the ability to sustain operations. (paragraph 4)

What training standards apply to PMO and MCPD security personnel?

All security personnel employed by PMO and MCPD shall meet the minimum training standards contained in enclosure (1). (paragraph 4)

What are installation commanders responsible for at the installation level?

Installation commanders shall also be responsible for SAF training, operations, exercises, and equipping at the activity/installation level. (paragraph 4)

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