NAVMC 3500.56C — Communications Training And Readiness Manual

NAVMC 3500.56C governs training standards, regulations, and policies for Marines in the Communications occupational field.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 3500.56C
  • Title: COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL
  • Date: 2 Nov 2016
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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NAVMC 3500.56C contains individual and collective training requirements tied to mission-essential tasks and Marine Corps Tasks. It covers communications planning, network and data systems, cybersecurity, transmission services, vehicle operations, and unit training management.

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

Topics covered

  • Communications planning
  • Network and data systems
  • Cybersecurity services
  • Transmission services
  • Vehicle operations
  • Mission-essential tasks
  • Combat readiness percentage
  • Unit training management

Questions and answers

What records must commanders keep for Marine training?

Commanders will keep records at the unit and individual levels to record training achievements, identify training gaps and document objective assessments of readiness associated with training Marines. (paragraph 3)

What must training plans include?

Training plans will incorporate these events to standardize training and provide objective assessment of progress toward attaining combat readiness. (paragraph 3)

What do formal school and training detachment commanders have to ensure?

Formal school and training detachment commanders will use references (a) and (e) to ensure programs of instruction meet skill training requirements established in this manual and provides career-progression training in the events designated for initial training in the formal school environment. (paragraph 3)

What training requirements does the T&R Manual contain?

The T&R Manual contains the individual and collective training requirements to prepare units to accomplish their combat mission. (paragraph 2)

What is required when installing data systems?

To build, configure, and secure data systems in support of the communications plan. (paragraph 6)

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