MCO 8000.8 — Class V(w) Total Life Cycle Management (tlcm)

MCO 8000.8 governs the Marine Corps Total Life Cycle Management framework for Class V(W) ammunition and explosives.

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  • Publication number: MCO 8000.8
  • Title: CLASS V(W) TOTAL LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT (TLCM)
  • Date: 14 Mar 2012
  • Proponent: 08000 Ordnance Material
  • Status: New

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It covers requirements development, acquisition, fielding, sustainment, explosives safety, demilitarization, inventory, training, and contingency support. It requires ammunition forecasting through TAMIS at least 60 days in advance and addresses special and ceremonial allowances.

Applies to: This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.

Topics covered

  • Class V(W) total life cycle management
  • Munitions requirements process
  • Non-standard ammunition
  • Inventory management and forecasting
  • Training ammunition allowances
  • Contingency ammunition support
  • Waste military munitions
  • Explosives safety operational planning

Questions and answers

Can ITIs be used to purchase ammunition or equipment?

ITIs cannot be used to circumvent the ammunition requirement process established by the DC, CD&I, to purchase equipment or ammunition and explosives (A&E). (paragraph 5)

Who must approve non-standard ammunition use on Marine Corps facilities?

Authorization for the use of non-standard DOD ammunition on U.S. Marine Corps facilities by Marines and/or Government civilians, must be approved by the Range and Training Area Management (RTAM) Division within CG, TECOM. (paragraph 6)

What is TAMIS used for?

TAMIS is the designated data system used Marine Corps wide for allocating, forecasting, requisitioning, expenditure reporting, redistribution, and managing all training allowances by units requiring support from ammunition storage activities. (paragraph 4)

How far in advance must ammunition allowances be forecast?

Forecasting must be conducted at each applicable Unit Identification Code level in TAMIS, a minimum of 60 days in advance, computed using the current month plus two. (paragraph 5)

When are ceremonial ammunition allowances provided?

All ceremonial allowances are provided on an "as required" basis. (paragraph 7)

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