MCO 5750.1H — Manual For The Marine Corps Historical Program

MCO 5750.1H governs the Marine Corps historical program, including recording, preserving, documenting, and displaying Marine Corps history.

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  • Publication number: MCO 5750.1H
  • Title: MANUAL FOR THE MARINE CORPS HISTORICAL PROGRAM
  • Date: 13 Feb 2009
  • Proponent: 05000 General Admin & Management
  • Status: Current

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The publication covers the History Division, museums, archives, collections, command historical programs, command chronologies, commemorative naming, unit lineage, honors, and insignia. It requires commanders to manage historical programs and commands to preserve records, report historical objects, and submit command chronologies.

Topics covered

  • Marine Corps history
  • Command chronologies
  • Historical collections
  • Command museums
  • Commemorative naming
  • Unit lineage and honors
  • Unit insignia

Questions and answers

What must commanders do for their command’s historical program?

Commanders are responsible for their command’s historical program. (paragraph 5)

What must the original command chronology include before forwarding?

The original of the command chronology which must be personally signed by the commanding officer is being forwarded via the chain of command. (paragraph 7)

What must commands do with historical objects?

Commands are required to report these objects to the National Museum of the Marine Corps for possible accession or for solicitation if in private hands. (paragraph 1)

When can a commemorative property name be changed?

Once named, the name of a facility or property will not be changed unless the original name becomes manifestly inappropriate. (paragraph 2)

Where must certificates of lineage be displayed?

Certificates of lineage will be displayed prominently within the unit headquarters. (paragraph 1)

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