NAVMC 3500.18D — Marine Corps Common Skills Volume 1 Training And Readiness Manual

NAVMC 3500.18D governs training standards, regulations, and policies for Marines and assigned Navy personnel in common Marine skills.

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• Publication number: NAVMC 3500.18D
• Title: MARINE CORPS COMMON SKILLS VOLUME 1 TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL
• Date: 3 Dec 2018
• Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
• Status: Current

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NAVMC 3500.18D covers Marine attributes, common skills individual training events, event coding, training management, and combat readiness. It defines event conditions, standards, performance steps, sustainment intervals, support requirements, and the use of formal training, distance learning, and simulation.

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

Topics covered

• Marine attributes
• Common skills individual training events
• T&R event coding
• Combat readiness percentage
• Distance learning products
• Simulation suitability
• Hand and arm signals
• Map and compass navigation

Questions and answers

What standard applies to communicating using hand and arm signals?

By communicating 32 out of 40 signals correctly. (paragraph 4)

What distance learning products can be used for training events?

Distance learning products include: Individual multimedia instruction, computer-based training, MarineNet, etc. (paragraph 3)

When must simulation be completed before live fire qualification?

The event must be performed to standard in simulator as a PREREQUISITE to live fire qualification as per current doctrine, policy, or T&R manual.

How deep must a two-man fighting hole be?

To ensure the hole is at least armpit deep to the fire step, has a 3 foot thick/6 inch high parapet, and a grenade sump at a 30 degree angle and 5 inches in diameter. (paragraph 2)

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