MCO 5600.48D — United States Marine Corps Procedures For Participation In The Development...

MCO 5600.48D governs Marine Corps procedures and responsibilities for participating in joint and NATO Allied joint doctrine development.

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  • Publication number: MCO 5600.48D
  • Title: UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS PROCEDURES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT...
  • Date: 14 Sep 2023
  • Proponent: 05000 General Admin & Management
  • Status: Current

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It establishes roles for Marine Corps participation in developing, revising, coordinating, and reviewing joint publications and NATO Allied joint doctrine. It also addresses representation, voting membership, points of contact, and NATO standardization activities.

Topics covered

  • joint doctrine development
  • NATO Allied joint doctrine
  • joint publication lead agents
  • technical review authorities
  • Joint Doctrine Planning Conference
  • NATO standardization activities

Questions and answers

What is the mission of MCO 5600.48D?

To establish procedures and assign responsibilities for Marine Corps’ participation in the development of joint doctrine and NATO Allied joint doctrine. (paragraph 3)

Who is responsible for developing joint doctrine for the joint employment of the Armed Forces?

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) is responsible for developing joint doctrine for the joint employment of the Armed Forces of the United States (see reference (b)). (paragraph 4)

What does joint doctrine reflect?

Joint doctrine is written to reflect existing capabilities and roles, missions, and functions as delineated in reference (m) and reference (a). (paragraph 4)

What must the Marine Corps develop as part of its role in joint doctrine?

The Marine Corps, within the Department of the Navy (DON), shall develop concepts; doctrine; tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP); and organize, train, equip, and provide forces, normally employed as combined arms Marine air-ground task forces, to serve as an expeditionary force-in-readiness. (paragraph 4)

What does DC PP&O supervise?

DC PP&O will supervise the Marine Corps’ participation in the development of joint doctrine and NATO Allied joint doctrine. (paragraph 4)

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