NAVMC 3500.2D — Assault Amphibian Training And Readiness Manual

NAVMC 3500.2D governs training standards and assessments for Assault Amphibian units, crews, platoons, companies, and battalions.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 3500.2D
  • Title: ASSAULT AMPHIBIAN TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL
  • Date: 7 Jul 2021
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It covers AAV and ACV collective and individual training events, mission-essential tasks, event components, sustainment intervals, and support requirements. It requires pass or fail assessments for standards and identifies when simulation or distance learning products may support training.

Topics covered

  • AAV and ACV training events
  • Mission-essential tasks
  • Amphibious operations
  • Physical standards assessments
  • Simulation suitability codes
  • Training support requirements
  • Forced march standards
  • Battle damage assessment and repair

Questions and answers

When are safety boats required for AAV and ACV operations?

AAVs and ACVs require safety boats when operating in the water. (paragraph 9)

What is required for Marines to pass event assessments?

Marines must either 'pass' or 'fail' event or performance step assessments to the standards set forth within this manual. (paragraph 2)

What are the forced march time and readiness standards?

To arrive at destination in a time limit of 4 hours, with equipment and 95% of the force remaining mission capable. (paragraph 2)

What does the simulation code P require?

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.

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