MCO 5711.1G governs Marine Corps participation in preparing, reviewing, and implementing allied military standardization agreements.
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It addresses STANAGs issued by NATO, ABCANZ, ASIC, and related allied military standardization organizations. It requires Service participation, interoperability determinations, assigned leadership, and implementation of subscribed agreements.
When appropriate or as assigned, the Service will lead in the preparation of STANAGs impacting Marine Corps equities and interests. (paragraph 4)
Ensure that allied military standardization agreements subscribed to by the Service are incorporated into Service doctrinal publications according to reference (f). (paragraph 5)
For those allied military standardization agreements not incorporated into Service doctrinal publications, determine how the Service will implement those intended for user-level distribution. (paragraph 5)
The distribution of agreements that are not incorporated into Service publications must meet the needs of the Service, with particular emphasis on the operating forces. (paragraph 5)