NAVMC 3500.2D governs training standards and assessments for Assault Amphibian units, crews, platoons, companies, and battalions.
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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.
AAVs and ACVs require safety boats when operating in the water. (paragraph 9)
Marines must either 'pass' or 'fail' event or performance step assessments to the standards set forth within this manual. (paragraph 2)
To arrive at destination in a time limit of 4 hours, with equipment and 95% of the force remaining mission capable. (paragraph 2)
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.