MCO 8023.3E — Personnel Qualification And Certification Program For Class V Ammunition...

MCO 8023.3E governs the Marine Corps Personnel Qualification and Certification Program for Class V ammunition and explosives.

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  • Publication number: MCO 8023.3E
  • Title: PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR CLASS V AMMUNITION...
  • Date: 29 Oct 2025
  • Proponent: 08000 Ordnance Material
  • Status: Current

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It establishes qualification and certification requirements for personnel handling Class V(A) and Class V(W) ammunition and explosives, as well as contractors performing A&E operations. It also addresses comprehensive training, evaluation, certification review, and commander responsibilities for the program.

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

Topics covered

  • Class V ammunition and explosives
  • Personnel qualification and certification
  • Class V(A) operations
  • Class V(W) operations
  • Contractor A&E operations
  • Ammunition and explosives training
  • Certification review

Questions and answers

Who must participate in the Class V(A) qualification and certification program?

All personnel whose duties include the handling of Class V(A) A&E will participate in the Marine Corps Personnel QUAL/CERT program and shall be qualified and certified in accordance with Volume I of this Order. (paragraph 4)

Who must participate in the Class V(W) qualification and certification program?

All personnel whose duties include the handling of Class V(W) A&E will participate in the Marine Corps Personnel QUAL/CERT program and shall be qualified and certified in accordance with Volume II of this Order. (paragraph 4)

What qualification and certification requirements apply to contractors performing A&E operations?

All contractors performing A&E operations shall be qualified and certified in accordance with Volume III of this order. (paragraph 4)

What training is required for personnel who handle ammunition and explosives?

All personnel who handle A&E are comprehensively trained to perform the required functions proficiently and safely, work tasks, or evolutions involving A&E. (paragraph 4)

What happens when policies or regulations conflict?

In the case of conflicting policies or regulations, the most stringent policy/regulation shall apply. (paragraph 4)

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