NAVMC 3500.71D — Recruiting And Retention Training And Readiness Manual

NAVMC 3500.71D governs training standards, regulations, and policies for Marines in the Recruiting and Retention occupational field.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 3500.71D
  • Title: RECRUITING AND RETENTION TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL
  • Date: 2 May 2018
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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NAVMC 3500.71D contains collective and individual training requirements for recruiting and retention units, including events for MOS 4821, MOS 8411, MOS 8412, officer selection teams, prior service recruiting, and recruiting station command elements. It defines event conditions, standards, performance steps, support requirements, and references for training and readiness.

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

Topics covered

  • Recruiting and retention training
  • Collective training events
  • MOS 4821 individual events
  • MOS 8411 individual events
  • Officer selection team events
  • Prior service recruiting
  • Risk management

Questions and answers

What records must commanders keep for training achievements and readiness?

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 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 does the T&R program support?

The training and readiness (T&R) program is the Corps' primary tool for planning, conducting and evaluating training, and assessing training readiness. (paragraph 1)

What does each training event contain?

Each event is composed of an individual event title, condition, standard, performance steps, support requirements, and references. (paragraph 2)

What must commanders ensure about unit training?

Commanders will ensure that all training is focused on their combat mission. (paragraph 2)

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