NAVMC 3500.61C — Marine Corps Security Force Regiment Training And Readiness Manual

NAVMC 3500.61C governs training standards, regulations, and policies for Marines and assigned Navy personnel in the Marine Corps Security Force Regiment.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 3500.61C
  • Title: MARINE CORPS SECURITY FORCE REGIMENT TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL
  • Date: 16 May 2018
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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NAVMC 3500.61C contains collective and individual training requirements, event standards, mission-essential tasks, and combat readiness guidance. It requires training plans to standardize training, assess progress, and document training achievements, gaps, and readiness.

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

Topics covered

  • Marine Corps Security Force Regiment training
  • Mission-essential tasks
  • Collective and individual training events
  • Combat readiness percentage
  • Chemical biological radiological nuclear training
  • Night training
  • Risk management
  • Improvised explosive training

Questions and answers

What training records must commanders keep?

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 and assigned Navy personnel. (paragraph 3)

What must formal school and training detachment commanders 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 are examples of distance learning products?

Distance learning products include: Individual multimedia instruction, computer-based training, MarineNet, etc. (paragraph 6)

What is the standard for securing an objective from a hostile threat?

To secure an objective, personnel, and material from a hostile threat. (paragraph 3)

What is the standard for conducting command and control?

To support the scheme of maneuver and sustain operations. (paragraph 5)

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