NAVMC 3500.9C — Communication Strategy And Operations Training And Readiness Manual

NAVMC 3500.9C governs training standards, regulations, and policies for Marines in the Communication Strategy and Operations field.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 3500.9C
  • Title: COMMUNICATION STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL
  • Date: 1 Nov 2018
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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NAVMC 3500.9C contains collective and individual training requirements for COMMSTRAT units, including event conditions, standards, and performance steps. It covers visual information, communication products, crisis communication, public engagement, research, planning, and staff estimates.

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

Topics covered

  • COMMSTRAT training standards
  • Visual information management
  • Crisis communication
  • Public engagement
  • Digital engagement
  • Communication planning
  • Informal research
  • Staff estimates

Questions and answers

What distance learning products can be used for training events?

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

When must an event be trained in a live environment?

The event can only be trained to standard in a Live environment.

What does visual information management require?

To ensure products are managed from acquisition to archive. (paragraph 9)

What is crisis communication intended to address?

Crisis Communication is the timely response to pervasive situations that threaten the Marine Corps' organizational reputation, personnel, and core values. (paragraph 2)

What activities are included in public engagements?

Public engagements include, but are not limited to: key leader engagements, town halls, MAGTF demonstrations, etc. (paragraph 1-3)

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