Proof of Concept. Not official USMC content, not authoritative for pay, records, or leave decisions. Sourced from public MCO and MARADMIN material. Read full disclaimer.
Proof of Concept. Not official USMC content, not authoritative for pay, records, or leave decisions. Sourced from public MCO and MARADMIN material. Read full disclaimer.
Role view
Command authority on personnel decisions, discipline, awards, and relationships with IPAC and S-1. Per MCO 5000.14D Enclosure 3 you own 19 specific responsibilities for your Marines' records.
Compliance dashboard
Recurring obligations by cadence. Deadlines surfaced.
Oversight matrix
Signature authorities and delegation boundaries.
Monthly Case Management Group (CMG)
The CMG is the multidisciplinary forum for case oversight of open SAPR Unrestricted Reports. CO attendance is non-delegable. 72-hour victim case-status updates after each CMG are non-delegable. This page covers cadence, attendance, agenda, and the documentation discipline.
Monthly FPC and Commander Standing Notification Events
The Force Preservation Council in steady-state rhythm. Monthly chair non-delegable. Random urinalysis approval, DRRS-MC reporting, CIRRAS audit, and the Commander Standing Notification Events (CSNEs) triggering out-of-cycle action.
Battle Rhythm Overview
The recurring chair, attend, sign, and review obligations of command. Monthly, quarterly, and annual cadence with sources and non-delegable flags. Bookmark this page as the steady-state lookup.
Quarterly CMR, GTCC, and Records Management
Recurring quarterly obligations beyond the monthly cadence. CMR reconciliations, unfunded deficiency submissions, GTCC delinquency review, Capstone change notifications via ETMS2, and the quarterly check on records management discipline.
Command Investigations
JAGMAN investigations under JAGINST 5800.7G are the procedural framework for command-directed fact-finding. Three categories: Preliminary Inquiry, Command Investigation, and Litigation Report Investigation. Each has specific appointment, conduct, and reporting requirements. This page covers when to use each, how to appoint, and how to act on findings.
Convening Authority and Courts-Martial
Three levels of court-martial (Summary, Special, General) and the convening authority chain. Pre-trial confinement under RCM 305, referral decisions under RCM 401, convening authority action under RCM 1109, and the OSTC overlap on covered offenses.
NJP Routing and Commander Authority
Commander authority on Non-Judicial Punishment under Article 15 UCMJ. Pre-mast preparation, mast conduct, post-mast routing, and the impact on member pay and records.
Discipline and Records Overview
Six interlocking discipline and records areas: NJP under Article 15, Page 11 administrative entries, courts-martial via convening authority, command investigations, UPB and SRB records management, and the OSTC overlap constraining all of them. This page indexes the topic and frames the relationship between the pieces.
Page 11 Entries - Commander Authority
Page 11 of the Service Record Book (SRB) is the administrative record for adverse and counseling entries. The CO directs entry, signs significant items, and reviews routing through S-1 and IPAC. This page covers what goes on Page 11, what does not, and the rights chain for the Marine.
UPB and SRB Records Management
The Unit Punishment Book (NAVMC 10132) is the unit-level discipline record. The Service Record Book is the Marine's local record. The OMPF is the permanent HQMC record. Each has its own retention, signature, and integrity rules. This page covers the records substrate underneath every disciplinary action.
Covered Offense Incident Response
Rapid-response playbook for the moment a covered offense allegation surfaces. OSTC has exclusive referral authority once exercised. The 90-second checklist, the first 24 hours, and the legal-hold rules for personnel processes.
MEO Complaint Received
Rapid-response playbook for a Military Equal Opportunity report reaching the command. Sorts the confidential report from the informal complaint, the formal complaint, and the anonymous allegation. Carries the five deadlines in MARADMIN 380/26, the eight dismissal grounds, the appeal to the next GCMCA, and the 7-day restart on delayed favorable personnel actions.
Off-Base Arrest Response
Rapid-response playbook for a Marine arrested off-base by civilian law enforcement. PMO liaison, legal hold posting, MCTFS flag, leave and liberty status, and the decision points on bail, accountability, and concurrent UCMJ action.
Incident Playbooks Overview
Decision tree for the 2 AM call. When a Marine is arrested, reports a sexual assault, attempts suicide, or otherwise triggers command response, this page routes you to the right playbook in under 60 seconds.
SAPR Unrestricted Report Response
Rapid-response playbook for a SAPR Unrestricted Report. SARC notification first, CMG and 72-hour victim updates non-delegable, OSTC overlap on most sexual assault offenses. The 90-second checklist and the 30-day routing.
Suicide Attempt and Mental Health Crisis Response
Rapid-response playbook for a suicide attempt, suicidal ideation report, or mental health hospitalization. The Warfighter Mental Readiness Playbook V3 warm hand-off pattern, DoDI 6490.08 command notification criteria, and the safe-messaging rules for talking to the unit.
CIRRAS Commander Role and Profile Discipline
CIRRAS is the Command Individual Risk and Resiliency Assessment System. The CO validates every risk determination, documents leadership action, and maintains the warm-handoff record. Profile access is restricted to uniformed users. This page covers what goes in, who sees it, and when profiles update.
New Join 90-Day Elevated Risk Rule
MCO 1500.60A Para 4.b.(3)(g)(3) is non-discretionary. Any Marine transferred to your unit with a LOW risk determination in MCTFS is automatically assigned ELEVATED risk for 90 days from date joined. This page covers the rule, the operational logic behind it, and the FPC discussion pattern for the 90-day window.
Force Preservation Council Overview
The Force Preservation Council is the commander's primary tool for identifying, tracking, and mitigating individual risk and resiliency factors. Monthly chair is non-delegable. CIRRAS is the mandatory documentation system. This page defines the role, authority, and integration with other command forums.
FPC SOP, Meeting Cadence, and Documentation Standard
MCO 1500.60A Para 4.b.(3)(n) requires the FPC SOP within 90 days of assumption. Para 4.b.(3)(b) requires monthly chairing. Para 4.b.(3)(l) requires Memorandum for Record when the CO does not chair. This page covers the SOP content, the meeting battle rhythm, attendance discipline, and the documentation set.
First 30 Days Policy and Appointments
Section 4 of the Master Turnover Checklist. Command policy letters re-issued under the new CO's signature, written appointments for required billets, fund control training (Tier 1), and readiness reporting setup including FPC and CMT.
90 to 120 Days and Recurring Battle Rhythm
Section 6 of the Master Turnover Checklist. CCA with DEOCS within 90 days, Supply account formal acceptance, NAVMC 10030, FPC SOP, METL submission. Annual recurring requirements and the monthly/quarterly battle rhythm that sustains command.
Day 0 to 7 First Week Actions
Section 3 of the Master Turnover Checklist. First-week incoming CO actions including the 72-hour CMC notification, DD Form 577 fiscal appointment sweep, MOL/MISSO trouble ticket, iAPS awarding authority, UPB custody, and OSTC liaison.
Article 0807 Legal Foundation
US Navy Regulations Article 0807 is the statutory basis for change of command. Outgoing CO obligations under Para 1, the joint Report of Transfer of Command under Para 3, and the adverse-finding routing rule.
OSTC Covered Offenses and Regional Notification
Section 5 of the Master Turnover Checklist. Office of Special Trial Counsel covered offenses under MARADMIN 633/24. UCMJ Articles within OSTC referral authority and the regional notification contacts. Once OSTC exercises authority, neither CO can dispose of the case.
Outgoing CO Master Checklist
Section 1 of the Master Turnover Checklist. Pre-departure administrative requirements, supply and accountability turnover, military justice including OSTC, and readiness program turnover. SOCL submitted NLT 10 days. Status of Command Brief NLT 3 days.
Change of Command Turnover Overview
Phased turnover roadmap for Battalion and Squadron CoC at the O-4 to O-5 level. Covers outgoing obligations, the joint Article 0807 Report of Transfer of Command, and incoming actions from Pre-CoC through 90 to 120 days.
Incoming CO Pre-CoC Preparation
Section 2 of the Master Turnover Checklist. Cornerstone, CCA/DEOCS review, meeting with the next higher commander, Status of Command Brief attendance, and aviation-specific MAWTS-1 requirements before assuming command.
Administrative Separation Authority
Commander authority on administrative separation processing. Notification basis, board basis, characterization decisions, and the route from package preparation to Separation Authority signature.
Personnel Decisions Overview
Commanders make personnel decisions affecting careers, pay, and service status. This page indexes the five core decision categories: separations, retirement processing, reductions in grade, promotion withholds, and the authority chain governing each.
Promotion Withholds and Removals
Three commander actions on promotions: withhold pending investigation or action, request removal from a selection list, and respond to promotion delays. MCO P1400.32D governs. Each action has specific notification, timing, and appeal requirements.
Reductions in Grade
Three pathways for reducing a Marine's grade: NJP under UCMJ Article 15, administrative reduction for unsuitability, and reduction as part of court-martial sentence. Each has its own authority chain, procedural rules, and pay impact timeline.
Retirement Processing
Three retirement paths the commander interacts with: voluntary retirement at 20+ years, medical retirement through IDES, and the disability evaluation system for non-service-connected and service-connected conditions. The CO endorses, supports, and documents.
Corrective Action Report Submission
Submit a Corrective Action Report to IGMC or your CIG within 30 calendar days of receiving the FIR. Cover every Functional Area with findings or deemed ineffective. Use Appendix D as the template.
CGIP Directive Setup
Stand up your Commanding General's Inspection Program. Publish a unit-level directive. Designate your CIG and TAIGs in writing. Hold subordinate units to a 36-month inspection cycle.
Final Inspection Report Receipt
Receive a comprehensive written Final Inspection Report from IGMC or your CIG within 30 calendar days of the inspection out-brief. The FIR starts the clock on your Corrective Action Report.
Inspections Lifecycle Overview
Your duties as commander across the IGMC inspection cycle. CGIP standing requirement, FIR receipt within 30 days, CAR submission within 30 days, retention afterwards.
Inspection Records Retention
Retain inspection reports and corrective records per Department of the Navy records schedules. The Command Designated Records Manager owns the retention posture for your unit.
CoRE vs CoRE+ Scope and Cadence
CoRE is the core inspection program covering required functional areas at all O-5 and O-6 commands. CoRE+ is the extended program adding higher-headquarters-driven and unit-specific FACs. This page covers the scope difference, the cadence, and which FACs typically fall into each category.
IGMC FAC Self-Audit Procedure
How to walk a Functional Area Checklist before the IGMC inspector does. The pre-walk, the walk-through, the findings record, and the corrective action discipline. Built around the 32 FACs the portal currently tracks.
Audit Posture Overview
Self-audit framework for the IGMC inspection cycle. The CoRE and CoRE+ Functional Area Checklists, the 6-month and annual cadence, and how to walk the audit before the IGMC team walks it for you.
Field Flight Performance Boards and Flight Status
MCO 1000.6 Chapter 1 Section 2 governs suspension from flying status, the Field Flight Performance Board, and the Flight Status Selection Board. An FFPB is mandatory after a gross breach of flight discipline. The timeline runs 90 calendar days from incident to final action. Six outcomes exist, and three of them land in the OMPF.
Aviation Commander Overlay
Aviation commanders carry every obligation a ground commander carries plus aviation-specific layers. MAWTS-1 mandatory attendance, the 6-month arrival window under MARADMIN 270/05, school-trained Aviation Safety Officer, NATOPS and T&R discipline, mishap reporting. This page is the index for the aviation overlay topic.
Aviation Pre-CoC Requirements
Mandatory pre-assumption requirements unique to aviation commanders. MAWTS-1 Aviation Commander's Course, the 6-month arrival window under MARADMIN 270/05, flight refresher training, and the M&RA waiver path for deviation. None of these are waivable by the receiving command.
Aviation Readiness and Training
NAVMC 3500.109A is the Aviation Training and Readiness Manual. NATOPS sets evaluation cadence. FRS qualification gates aircrew assignment. MAWTS-1 supplies the academic and instructor depth a squadron cannot generate internally. This page covers each lever the CO operates on.
Aviation Safety Program
OPNAVINST 3750.1B governs the Naval Aviation Safety Management System. The Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) is appointed in writing and school-trained at NPS. The MCAS climate survey runs annually. Mishap reporting and HAZREP discipline drive the entire system. This page covers each piece.
