MCO 8000.7A governs policy, responsibilities, and procedures for the Marine Corps Munitions Requirements Process for Class V(W) ground ammunition.
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It covers the Total Munitions Requirement, War Reserve Munitions Requirement modeling, Combat Planning Factors, and interchangeable munitions. It requires biennial WRMR studies, regression testing after model modifications, and validation of anticipated requirements by operating force planners.
Applies to: This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
Every even calendar year, DC CD&I conducts a War Reserve Munitions Requirement (WRMR) study; which along with the Training and Testing Requirement (TTR) determines the ground ammunition TMR. (paragraph 4)
When modifications are made to the WRMR model, regression testing must be performed to ensure that the modifications are implemented correctly, they continue to accurately represent real world activities, and the model remains valid for use in determining the munitions requirement. (paragraph 2)
The CPFs are to be used for combat / contingency operations initial planning. (paragraph 2)
Anticipated requirements developed from the CPFs must be validated by the operating force planners to ensure they both meet and not exceed the muni tions requirement necessary to execute the plan. (paragraph 2)
Records created as a result of this Order shall be managed according to National Archives and Records Administration approved dispositions per reference (e) to ensure proper maintenance, use, accessibility and preservation, regardless of format or medium. (paragraph 1)