MCO 1553.1Ch Marine Corps Distance LearningSec MarineNetVerified May 4, 2026
MarineNet and Distance Learning
Skeleton placeholder. Plain-language walkthrough of MarineNet at marinenet.usmc.mil. Online courses including required training, PME completion, and electives. Course catalog. ACE-recommended college credit. Coordination with PME requirements. CONTENT TO BE ADDED.
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What This Page Will Cover
- MarineNet access (marinenet.usmc.mil with CAC)
- Required training courses (annual training, PME pre-requisites)
- Optional and elective courses
- ACE-recommended college credit
- Course completion tracking and transcripts
- Coordination with PME requirements
- Common course catalog highlights
- Mobile access
Cross References
- For overall framework, see Education Overview and Authorities
- For PME at Marine Corps schools, see Marine Corps University and Resident Schools
- For DANTES testing for college credit, see DANTES Testing (CLEP, DSST, AP)
How other roles handle this
- Admin view - the processing side
- Leader view - your NCO and SNCO oversight
- Commander view - command authority and decisions
References
- MCO 1553.1 (Marine Corps Distance Learning Program)
- MCO 1500.55 (Marine Corps Training and Education)