NAVMC 3500.57D — Low Altitude Air Defense Training And Readiness Manual

NAVMC 3500.57D governs revised standards and regulations for the training of Low Altitude Air Defense Marines.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 3500.57D
  • Title: LOW ALTITUDE AIR DEFENSE TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL
  • Date: 17 Jan 2023
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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NAVMC 3500.57D addresses air defense integrated system events, unit sizes, the MOS 7212 Staff Enlisted Stage, and Staff Officer Stage training. It states that Training and Education Command will update the manual as necessary to provide current and relevant training standards to commanders.

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

Topics covered

  • Low Altitude Air Defense training standards
  • Marine air defense integrated system events
  • MOS 7212 Low Altitude Defense Gunner syllabus
  • Staff Enlisted Stage
  • Staff Officer Stage
  • Table of organization unit sizes

Questions and answers

What standards does NAVMC 3500.57D provide for LAAD Marines?

The Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Training and Readiness (T&R) Manual, contained in enclosure (1) provides revised standards and regulations regarding the training of LAAD Marines. (paragraph 1)

What air defense system training was added?

Addition of Marine air defense integrated system events, qualifications, and designations to provide training for Marines deploying in support of counter unmanned aerial systems. (paragraph 3)

Why were table of organization unit sizes adjusted?

Table of organization unit sizes were adjusted to accurately capture current requirements per the Total Force Structure Management System. (paragraph 3)

Who was the Staff Enlisted Stage designed for?

The STFE Stage was designed for MOS 7212 Marines that fill billets in the battery and battalion headquarters with events aligned to the tactical tasks they would be required to execute in combat operations. (paragraph 2)

What does the Staff Officer Stage provide training for?

The Staff Officer Stage was expanded to reflect the secondary roles that junior officers fill within the battalion, and to provide training for tactical tasks that staff officers would be required to fulfill outside of a garrison environment. (paragraph 3)

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