MCO 5710.8 governs the embarkation of Marine personnel and materiel aboard foreign flagged vessels.
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MCO 5710.8 establishes notification and approval processes and planning and execution considerations for these embarkations. It addresses risks to the force, mission, and institution, along with security, medical, safety, materiel, security cooperation, civilian, and berthing matters.
Applies to: This Order applies to all embarkations of Marine personnel and materiel aboard foreign flagged vessels.
Prior to any embarkation aboard a foreign vessel, the requesting Marine Corps organization or unit must seek approval from the first general or flag officer in the operational chain of command to which the Marine forces are assigned, allocated, or attached. (paragraph 3)
After receiving approval, and prior to any embarkation aboard a foreign vessel, the requesting Marine Corps organization must notify the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) via situational report (SITREP) through the appropriate MARFOR Commander (COMMARFOR) and the process identified in chapter 1 and enclosure (1) of this Order and reference (f). (paragraph 2)
Proper mitigation measures are required for identified deviations from requirements. Any identified deviations from these requirements shall be submitted in accordance with reference (az) and (o). (paragraph 1-6)
All current orders and requirements for Marine safety remain in force aboard foreign vessels, to include references (bd), (be), (bf), (bg), (bh), and (bi). All requests for waivers must be submitted via the processes articulated within the aforementioned references. (paragraph 1-3)
Materiel should be safeguarded and maintained at normal supply levels to meet mission requirements. Perishables, petroleum, oils, and lubricants, and other supply support should be utilized to the greatest extent possible and include interagency support, as available. (paragraph 1-4)