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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

3000 MARINE CORPS PENTAGONWASHINGTON, D.C. 20350-3000

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OPERATIONAL CULTURE AND LANGUAGE TRAINING AND READINESS (T&R) MANUAL

(a) MCO P3500.72A(b) MCO 1553.3A(c) MCO 3500.27B w/Erratum(d) MCO 3400.3F(e) MCRP 3-0A(f) MCRP 3-0B(g) MCO 1553.2B

1. Purpose. Per references (a), this T&R Manual establishes requiredtraining standards, regulations and practices regarding Operational Cultureand Language training. Additionally, it provides tasking for formal schoolspreparing personnel for Operational Culture and Language training.

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3. Scope

a. Per reference (b), commanders will conduct an internal assessment ofthe unit's ability to execute its mission and develop 100g-, mid-, and shortrange training plans to sustain proficiency and correct deficiencies.Training plans will incorporate these events to standardize training andprovide objective assessment of progress toward attaining combat readiness.Commanders will keep records at the unit and individual levels to recordtraining achievements, identify training gaps and document objectiveassessments of readiness associated with training Marines. Commanders willuse reference (c) to incorporate Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defensetraining into training plans and reference (d) to integrate operational riskmanagement (ORM). References (e) and (f) provide amplifying information foreffective planning and management of training within the unit.

b. Formal school and training detachment commanders will use references(a) and (g) to ensure programs of instruction meet skill trainingrequirements established in this manual, and provide career-progressiontraining in the events designated for initial training in the formal schoolenvironment.

4. Information. Commanding General (CG), Training and Education Command(TECOM) will update this T&R Manual as necessary to provide current andrelevant training standards to commanders. All questions pertaining to theMarine Corps Ground T&R Program and Unit Training Management (UTM) should bedirected to: CG, TECOM (Ground Training Division C 469), 1019 Elliot Road,Quantico, VA 22134.

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution isunlimited.

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5. Command. This Manual is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.

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OPERATIONAL CULTURE AND LANGUAGE T&R MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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OVERVIEW

MISSION ESSENTIAL TASKS MATRIX

OPERATIONAL CULTURE AND LANGUAGECOLLECTIVE EVENTS

4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPERATIONAL CULTURE AND LANGUAGEINDIVIDUAL EVENTS

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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

REFERENCES

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INTRODUCTION.

UNIT TRAINING

UNIT TRAINING MANAGEMENT.

SUSTAINMENT AND EVALUATION OF TRAINING.

ORGANIZATION.

T&R EVENT CODING.

COMBAT READINESS PERCENTAGE. ..

EVALUATION-CODED (E-CODED) EVENTS

CRP CALCULATION .

T&R EVENT COMPOSITION

CBRN TRAINING

NIGHT TRAINING.

OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT (ORM)

APPLICATION OF SIMULATION

MARINE CORPS GROUND T&R PROGRAM

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CHAPTER 1

OVERVIEW

1000. INTRODUCTION

1. The T&R Program is the Corps' primary tool for planning, conducting andevaluating training and assessing training readiness. Subject Matter Experts(SMEsl from the operating forces developed core capability Mission EssentialTask Lists (METLs) for ground communities derived from the Marine Corps TaskList (MCTL). T&R Manuals are built around these METLs and all eventscontained in T&R Manuals relate directly to this METL. This comprehensiveT&R Program will help to ensure the Marine Corps continues to improve itscombat readiness by training more efficiently and effectively. Ultimately,this will enhance the Marine Corps' ability to accomplish real-worldmissions.

2. The T&R Manual contains the individual and collective trainingrequirements to prepare units to accomplish their combat mission. The T&RManual is not intended to be an encyclopedia that contains every minutedetail of how to accomplish training. Instead l it identifies the minimumstandards that Marines must be able to perform in combat. The T&R Manual isa fundamental tool for commanders to build and maintain unit combatreadiness. Using this tool I leaders can construct and execute an effectivetraining plan that supports the unit's METL. More detailed information onthe Marine Corps Ground T&R Program is found in reference (a).

1001. UNIT TRAINING

1. The training of Marines to perform as an integrated unit in combat liesat the heart of the T&R program. Unit and individual readiness are directlyrelated. Individual training and the mastery of individual core skills serveas the building blocks for unit combat readiness. A Marine's ability toperform critical skills required in combat is essential. However l it is notnecessary to have all individuals within a unit fully trained in order forthat organization to accomplish its assigned tasks. Manpower shortfalls I

temporary assignments l leave l or other factors outside the commander'scontrol, often affect the ability to conduct individual training. Duringthese periods, unit readiness is enhanced if emphasis is placed on theindividual training of Marines on-hand. Subsequently, these Marines will bemission ready and capable of executing as part of a team when the fullcomplement of personnel ~s available.

2. Commanders will ensure that all tactical training is focused on theircombat mission. The T&R Manual is a tool to help develop the unit/s trainingplan. In most cases, unit training should focus on achieving unitproficiency in the core capabilities METL. However, commanders will adjusttheir training focus to support METLs associated with a major OPLAN/CONPLANor named operation as designated by their higher commander and reportedaccordingly in the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS). Tactical

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training will support the METL in use by the commander and be tailored tomeet T&R standards. Commanders at all levels are responsible for effectivecombat training. The conduct of training in a professional manner consistentwith Marine Corps standards cannot be over emphasized.

3. Commanders will provide personnel the opportunity to attend formal andoperational level courses of instruction as required by this Manual.Attendance at all formal courses must enhance the warfighting capabilities ofthe unit as determined by the unit commander.

1002. UNIT TRAINING MANAGEMENT

1. Unit Training Management (UTM) is the application of the Systems Approachto Training (SAT) and ,the Marine Corps Training Principles. This isaccomplished in a manner that maximizes training results and focuses thetraining priorities of the unit in preparation for the conduct of its wartimemission.

2. UTM techniques, described in references (b) and (e), provide commanderswith the requisite tools and techniques to analyze, design, develop,implement, and evaluate the training of their unit. The Marine CorpsTraining Principles, explained in reference (b), provide sound and provendirection and are flexible enough to accommodate the demands of localconditions. These principles are not inclusive, nor do they guaranteesuccess. They are guides that commanders can use to manage unit-trainingprograms. The Marine Corps training principles are:

- Train as you fight- Make commanders responsible for training- Use standards-based training- Use performance-oriented training- Use mission-oriented training- Train the MAGTF to fight as a combined arms team- Train to sustain proficiency- Train to challenge

3. To maintain an efficient and effective training program, leaders at everylevel must understand and implement UTM. Guidance for UTM and the processfor establishing effective programs are contained in references (a) through(g) •

1003. SUSTAINMENT AND EVALUATION OF TRAINING

1. The evaluation of training is necessary to properly prepare Marines forcombat. Evaluations are either formal or informal, and performed by membersof the unit (internal evaluation) or from an external command (externalevaluation) .

2. Marines are expected to maintain proficiency in the training events fortheir MOS at the appropriate grade or billet to which assigned. Leaders areresponsible for recording the training achievements of their Marines.Whether it involves individual or collective training events, they mustensure proficiency is sustained by requiring retraining of each event at or

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before expiration of the designated sustainment interval. Performance of thetraining event, however, is not sufficient to ensure combat readiness.Leaders at all levels must evaluate the performance of their Marines and theunit as they complete training events, and only record successfulaccomplishment of training based upon the evaluation. The goal of evaluationis to ensure that correct methods are employed to achieve the desiredstandard, or the Marines understand how they need to improve i~ order toattain the standard. Leaders must determine whether credit for completing atraining event is recorded if the standard was not achieved. Whilesuccessful accomplishment is desired, debriefing of errors can result insuccessful learning that will allow ethical recording of training eventcompletion. Evaluation is a continuous process that is integral to trainingmanagement and is conducted by leaders at every level and during all phasesof planning and the conduct of training. To ensure training is efficient andeffective, evaluation is an integral part of the training plan. Ultimately,leaders remain responsible for determining if the training was effective.

3. The purpose of formal and informal evaluation is to provide commanderswith a process to determine a unit's/Marine's proficiency in the tasks thatmust be performed in combat. Informal evaluations are conducted during everytraining evolution. Formal evaluations are often scenario-based, focused onthe unit's METs, based on collective training standards, and usuallyconducted during higher-level collective events. References (a) and (f)provide further guidance on the conduct of informal and formal evaluationsusing the Marine Corps Ground T&R Program.

1004. ORGANIZATION

1. T&R Manuals are organized in one of two methods: unit-based orcommunity-based. Unit-based T&R Manuals are written to support a type ofunit (Infantry, Artillery, Tanks, etc.) and contain both collective andindividual training standards. Community-based are written to support anOccupational Field, a group of related Military Occupational Specialties(MOSs), or billets within an organization (EOO, NBC, Intel, etc.), andusually only contain individual training standards. T&R Manuals arecomprised of chapters that contain unit METs, collective training events(CTE), and individual training events (ITE) for each MaS, billet, etc.

1005. T&R EVENT CODING

1. T&R events are coded for ease of reference. Each event has up-to a 4-44-digit identifier. The first up~to four digits are referred to as a"community" and represent the unit type or occupation (TANK, TOW, 1802,etc.). The second up-to four digits represent the functional or duty area(TAC, CMOC, GNRY, etc.). The last four digits represent the level andsequence of the event.

2. The T&R levels are illustrated in Figure 1. An example of the T&R codingused in this Manual is shown in Figure 2.

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Individual Individual Training & Collective Training Collective TrainingFormal School Career Progression

Training MOJT, Career-level orCREWEntry-Level Advanced-Jevel SECTION

School (Core Plus(Core Skills) Skills)

1000-Leve1 2000-Leve1 3000-Leve1 4000-Leve1

Collective Training Collective Training Collective Training Collective Training

PLATOON COMPANY BATTALION REG/BDE/MEU

5000-Leve1 6000-Level 7000-Level SOOO-Level

Figure 1: T&R Event Levels

l_o_p_e_r_a_t_i_o_n_a_l_c_u_l_t_u_r_e ...J~ OCOL-COMM- 2 0 0 1 ~.I----t_~l~s~t=-E~v~e~n~t:...._

,.---------I-__J,.--L--------,Cormnunication - Core Plus Skill

Figure 2:

1006. COMBAT READINESS PERCENTAGE

T&R Event Coding

1. The Marine Corps Ground T&R Program includes processes to assessreadiness of units and individual Marines. Every unit in the Marine Corpsmaintains a basic level of readiness based on the training and experience ofthe Marines in the unit. Even units that never trained together are capableof accomplishing some portion of their missions. Combat readiness assessmentdoes not associate a quantitative value for this baseline of readiness! butuses a \\Combat Readiness Percentage ff

, as a method to provide a concisedescriptor of the recent training accomplishments of units and Marines.

2. Combat Readiness Percentage (CRP) is the percentage of required trainingevents that a unit or Marine accomplishes within specified sustainmentintervals.

3. In unit-based T&R Manuals, unit combat readiness is assessed as apercentage of the successfully completed and current (within sustainmentinterval) key training events called \\Evaluation-Coded ff (E-Coded) Events. ECoded Events and unit CRP calculation are described in follow-on paragraphs.CRP achieved through the completion of E-Coded Events is directly relevant toreadiness assessment in DRRS.

4. Individual combat readiness, in both unit-based and community-based T&RManuals, is assessed as the percentage of required individual events in which

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a Marine is current. This translates as the percentage of training eventsfor his/her MOS and grade (or billet) that the Marine successfully completeswithin the directed sustainment interval. Individual skills are developedthrough a combination of IOOO-level training (entry-level formal schoolcourses), individual on-the-job training in 2000-1evel events, and follow-onformal school training. Skill proficiency is maintained by retraining ineach event per the specified sustainment interval.

1007. EVALUATION-CODED (E-CODED) EVENTS

1. Unit-type T&R Manuals can contain numerous unit events, some for thewhole unit and others for integral parts that serve as building blocks fortraining. To simplify training management and readiness assessment, onlycollective events that are critical components of a mission essential task(MET), or key indicators of a unit's readiness, are used to generate CRP fora MET. These critical or key events are designated in the T&R Manual asEvaluation-Coded (E-Coded) events. Formal evaluation of unit performance inthese events is recommended because of their value in assessing combatreadiness. Only E-Coded events are used to calculate CRP for each MET.

2. The use of a METL-based training program allows the commander discretionin training. This makes the T&R Manual a training tool rather than aprescriptive checklist.

1008. CRP CALCULATION

1. Collective training begins at the 3000-level (team, crew or equivalent).Unit training plans are designed to accomplish the events that support theunit METL while simultaneously sustaining proficiency in individual coreskills. Using the battalion-based (unit) model, the battalion (7000-level)has collective events that directly support a MET on the METL. Thesecollective events are E-Coded and the only events that contribute to unitCRP. This is done to assist commanders in prioritizing the training towardthe METL, taking into account resource, time, and personnel constraints.

2. Unit CRP increases after the completion of E-Coded events. The number ofE-Coded events for the MET 'determines the value of each E-Coded event. Forexample, if there are 4 E-Coded events for a MET, each is worth 25% of METCRP. MET CRP is calculated by adding the percentage of each completed andcurrent (within sustainment interval) E-Coded training event. The percentagefor each MET is calculated the same way and all are added together anddivided by the number of METS to determine unit CRP. For ease ofcalculation, we will say that each MET has 4 E-Coded events, eachcontributing 25% towards the completion of the MET. If the unit hascompleted and is current on three of the four E-Coded events for a given MET,then they have completed 75% of the MET. The CRP for each MET is addedtogether and divided by the number of METS to get unit CRPi unit CRP is theaverage of MET eRP.

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For Example:

MET 1:MET 2:MET 3:MET 4:MET 5:

75% complete (3 of 4 E-Coded events trained)100% complete (6 of 6 E-Coded events trained)25% complete (1 of 4 E-Coded events trained)50% complete (2 of 4 E-Coded events trained)75% complete (3 of 4 E-Coded events trained)

To get unit CRP, simply add the CRP for each MET and divide by the number ofMETS:

MET CRP: 75 + 100 + 25 + 50 + 75 ~ 325

Unit CRP: 325 (total MET CRP)/5 (total number of METS) 65%

1009. T&R EVENT COMPOSITION

1. This section explains each of the components of a T&R event. These itemsare included in all events in each T&R Manual.

a. Event Code (see Sect 1006). The event code is a 4-4-4 character set.For individual training events, the first 4 characters indicate theoccupational function. The second 4 characters indicate functional area(TAC, CETS, VOPS, etc.). The third 4 characters are simply a numericaldesignator for the event.

b. Event Title. The event title is the name of the event.

c. E-Coded. This is a ~yes/noll category to indicate whether or not theevent is E-Coded. If yes r the event contributes toward the CRP of theassociated MET. The value of each E-Coded event is based on number of ECoded events for that MET. Refer to paragraph 1008 for detailed explanationof E-Coded events.

d. Supported MET(s}. List all METs that are supported by the trainingevent.

e. Sustainment Interval. This is the period, expressed in number ofmonths, between evaluation or retraining requirements. Skills andcapabilities acquired through the accomplishment of training events arerefreshed at pre-determined intervals. It is essential that these intervalsare adhered to in order to ensure Marines maintain proficiency.

f. Billet. Individual training events may contain a list of billetswithin the community that are responsible for performing that event. Thisensures that the billets expected tasks are clearly articulated and aMarine's readiness to perform in that billet is measured.

g. Grade. Each individual training event will list the rank(s) at whichMarines are required to learn and sustain the training event.

h. Initial Training Setting. For Individual- T&R Events only, thisspecifies the location for initial instruction of the training event in oneof three categories (formal school, managed on-the-job training, distance

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learning}. Regardless of the specified Initial Training Setting, any T&Revent may be introduced and evaluated during managed on-the-job training:

(1) "FORMAL" - When the Initial Training Setting of an event isidentified as "FORMAL" (formal school), the appropriate formal school ortraining detachment is required to provide initial training in the event.Conversely, formal schools and training detachments are not authorized toprovide training in events designated as Initial Training Setting "MOJT U or"OL. II Since the duration of formal school training must be constrained tooptimize Operating Forces' manning, this element provides the mechanism forOperating Forces' prioritization of training requirements for both entrylevel (lOOO-level) and career-level (2000-level) T&R Events. For formalschools and training detachments, this element defines the requirements forcontent of courses.

(2) ~DL" - Identifies the training event as a candidate for initialtraining via a Distance Learning product (correspondence course or MarineNetcourse) .

(3) ~MOJT" - Events specified for Managed On-the-Job Training are tobe introduced to Marines, and evaluated, as part of training within a unit bysupervisory personnel.

i. Event Description. Provide a description of the event purpose,objectives, goals, and requirements. It is a general description of anaction requiring learned skills and knowledge (e.g. Camouflage the MIAITank) .

j. Condition. Describe the condition(s), under which tasks areperformed. Conditions are based on a ~real world" operational environment.They indicate what is provided (equipment, materials, manuals, aids, etc.),environmental constraints, conditions under which the task is performed, andany specific cues or indicators to which the performer must respond. Whenresources or safety requirements limit the conditions~ this is stated.

k. Standard. The standard indicates the hasis for judging effectivenessof the performance. It consists of a carefully worded statement thatidentifies the proficiency level expected when the task is performed. Thestandard provides the minimum acceptable performance parameters and isstrictly adhered to. The standard for collective events is general,describing the desired end-state or purpose of the event. While the standardfor individual events specifically describe to what proficiency level interms of accuracy, speed, sequencing, quality of performance, adherence toprocedural guidelines, etc., the event is accomplished.

1. Event Components. Describe the actions composing the event and helpthe user determine what must be accomplished and to properly plan for theevent.

m. Prerequlsite Events. Prerequisites are academic training or otherT&R events that must be completed prior to attempting the task. They arelower-level events or tasks that give the individual/unit the skills requiredto accomplish the event. They can also be planning steps, administrativerequirements, or specific parameters that build toward missionaccomplishment.

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n. Chained Events. Collective T&R events are supported by lower-levelcollective and individual T&R events. This enables unit leaders toeffectively identify subordinate T&R events that ultimately support specificmission essential tasks. When the accomplishment of any upper-level events,by their nature, result in the performance of certain subordinate and relatedevents! the events are uchained. H The completion of chained events willupdate sustainment interval credit (and CRP for E-Coded events) for therelated subordinate level events.

o. Related Events. Provide a list of all Individual Training Standardsthat support the event.

p. References. The training references are utilized to determine taskperformance steps, grading criteria, and ensure standardization of trainingprocedures. They assist the trainee in satisfying the performance standards,or the trainer in evaluating the effectiveness of task completion.References are also important to the development of detailed training plans.

q. Distance Learning Products (IMI, CBT, MCI, etc.). Include thiscomponent when the event can be taught via one of these media methods viceattending a formal course of instruction or receiving MOJT.

r. Support Requirements. This is a list of the external and internalsupport the unit and Marines will need to complete the event. The listinclUdes, but is not limited to:

-Range(s)/Training Area-Ordnance-Equipment-Materials-Other Units/Personnel-Other Support Requirements

s. Miscellaneous. Provide any additional information that assists inthe planning and execution of the event. Miscellaneous information mayinclude, but is not limited to:

-Admin Instructions-Special Personnel Certifications-Equipment Operating Hours-Road Miles

2. Community-based T&R Manuals have several additional components not foundin unit-based T&R Manuals. These additions do not apply to this T&R Manual.

1010. CBRN TRAINING

1. All personnel assigned to the operating force must be trained inchemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense (CBRN), in order tosurvive and continue their mission in this environment. Individualproficiency standards are defined as survival and basic operating standards.Survival standards are those that the individual must master in order tosurvive CBRN attacks. Basic operating standards are those that the

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individual, and collectively the unit, must perform to continue operations ina CBRN environment.

2. In order to develop and maintain the ability to operate in a CBRNenvironment, CBRN training is an integral part of the training plan andevents in this .T&R Manual. Units should train under CBRN conditions wheneverpossible. Per reference (el, all units must be capable of accomplishingtheir assigned mission in a contaminated environment.

1011. NIGHT TRAINING

1. While it is understood that all personnel and units of the operatingforce are capable of performing their assigned mission in ~every climate andplacet" current doctrine emphasizes the requirement to perform assignedmissions at night and during periods of limited visibility. Basic skills aresignificantly more difficult when visibility is limited.

2. To ensure units are capable of accomplishing their mission they musttrain under the conditions of limited visibility. Units should strive toconduct all events in this T&R Manual during both day and night/limitedvisibility conditions. When there is limited training time available, nighttraining should take precedence over daylight training, contingent onindividual, crew, and unit proficiency.

1012. OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT (ORM)

1. ORM is a process that enables commanders to plan for and minimize riskwhile ·still accomplishing the mission. It is a decision making tool used byMarines at all levels to increase operational effectiveness by anticipatinghazards and reducing the potential for loss, thereby increasing theprobability of a successful mission. ORM minimizes risks to acceptablelevels, commensurate with mission accomplishment.

2. Commanders, leaders, maintainers, planners, and schedulers will integraterisk assessment in the decision-making process and implement hazard controlsto reduce risk to acceptable levels. Applying the ORM process will reducemishaps, lower costs, and provide for more efficient use of resources. ORMassists the commander in conserving lives and resources and avoidingunnecessary risk, making an informed decision to implement a course of action(COA), identifying feasible and effective control measures where specificmeasures do not exist, and providing reasonable alternatives for missionaccomplishment. Most importantly, ORM assists the commander in determiningthe balance between training realism and unnecessary risks in training, theimpact of training operations on the environment, and the adjustment oftraining plans to fit the level of proficiency and experience ofSailors/Marines and leaders. Further guidance for ORM is found in references(b) and (d).

1013. APPLICATION OF SIMULATION

1. Simulations/Simulators and other training devices shall be used when theyare capable of effectively and economically supplementing training on the

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identified training task. Particular emphasis shall be placed on simulatorsthat provide training that might be limited by safety considerations orconstraints on training space, time, or other resources. When deciding onsimulation issues, the primary consideration shall be improving the qualityof training and consequently the state of readiness. Potential savings inoperating and support costs normally shall be an important secondaryconsideration.

2. Each training event contains information relating to the applicability ofsimulation. If simulator training applies to the event, then the applicablesimulator(s) is/are listed in the ~Simulation" section and the CRP forsimulation training is given. This simulation training can either be used inplace of live training, at the reduced CRP indicated; or can be used as aprecursor training for the live event, i.e., weapons simulators, convoytrainers, observed fire trainers, etc. It is recommended that tasks beperformed by simulation prior to being performed in a live-fire environment.However, in the case where simulation is used as a precursor for the liveevent, then the unit will receive credit for the live event CRP only. If atactical situation develops that precludes performing the live event, theunit would then receive credit for the simulation CRP.

1014. MARINE CORPS GROUND T&R PROGRAM

1. The Marine Corps Ground T&R Program continues to evolve. The vision forGround T&R Program is to publish a T&R Manual for every readiness-reportingunit so that core capability METs are clearly defined with supportingcollective training standards, and to publish community-based T&R Manuals forall occupational fields whose personnel augment other units to increase theircombat and/or logistic capabilities. The vision for this program includesplans to provide a Marine Corps training management information system thatenables tracking of unit and individual training accomplishments by unitcommanders and small unit leaders, automatically computing CRP for both unitsand individual Marines based upon MOS and rank (or billet). Linkage of T&REvents to the Marine Corps Task List (MCTL), through the core capabilityMETs, has enabled objective assessment of training readiness in the DRRS.

2. DRRS measures and reports on the readiness of military forces and thesupporting infrastructure to meet missions and goals assigned by theSecretary of Defense. With unit CRP based on the unit's training toward itsMETs, the CRP will provide a more accurate picture of a unit's readiness.This will give fidelity to future funding requests and factor into theallocation of resources. Additionally, the Ground T&R Program will help toensure training remains focused on mission accomplishment and that trainingreadiness reporting is tied to units' METLs.

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CHAPTER 2

MISSION ESSENTIAL TASKS MATRIX

The Recruiting and Retention T&R Manual does not contain "a MissionEssential Task Matrix as there are no Recruiting and Retention units whichreport readiness in the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS). Althoughthe collective and individual events contained in this manual are notdirectly linked to Mission Essential Tasks, they directly support the MarineCorps ability to meet the capabilities identified in the Marine Corps TaskList (MCO 3500.26 ).

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CHAPTER 3

OPERATIONAL CULTURE AND LANGUAGE COLLECTIVE EVENTS

PURPOSE . . .

EVENT CODING

INDEX OF EVENTS BY LEVEL.

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OPERATIONAL CULTURE AND LANGUAGE COLLECTIVE EVENTS

3000. PURPOSE. This chapter details the collective events that pertain toOperational Culture and Language Training. Each event provides an eventtitle, along with the conditions events will be performed under, and thestandard to which the event must be performed to be successful.

3001. EVENT CODING. Events in the T&R Manual are depicted with a 12 fieldalphanumeric system, i.e. OCOL-COMM-8001. This chapter utilizes thefollowing methodology:

a. Field one - Each event in this chapter begins with "OeOL" indicatingthat the event is for Operational Culture.

b. Field two - This field is alpha characters indicating a functionalarea.

COMM - CommunicationINTA - InteractionPLAN - Planning

c. Field three - This field provides task level and numericalsequencing.

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BODO-LEVELOeOL-INTA-BOOO I Conduct interaction with a foreign populace 3-4

3000-LEVELaeOL-INTA-3B01 Integrate culture assessment into unit operations 3-4aeOL-INTA-3802 Apply operational culture concepts in managing 3-5

perceptionsaeaL PLAN 3801 Conduct a culture assessment 3-6oeaL PLAN 3802 Incorporate culture assessments into mission 3-7

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3003. COLLECTIVE EVENTS

OCOL-INTA-BOOO: Interact with a foreign population

SUPPORTED MET(S): None

EVALUATION-CODED: NO SUSTAINMENT INTERVAL: 24 months

DESCRIPTION: An operational culture assessment, developed during problemframing, aids in shaping the human environment. Direct and indirectinteraction between the force, the population, and institutions is executedto purposefully develop rapport and cultivate relationships or to exertinfluence. Such influence will likely not be consistent across the battlespace and will require monitoring and adjustment over time and the battlespace.

CONDITION: Given an area of operations, operations order (OPORD), culturalassessment and commanders intent.

STANDARD: To develop positive/effective relationships with members of aforeign populace in order to better accomplish mission objectives.

EVENT COMPONENTS:1. Assess the attitudes among a foreign populace.2. Assess the behaviors among a foreign populace.3. Assess cultural considerations that affect the population's

attitudes/behaviors.4. Incorporate cultural considerations into plans and operations.5. Develop TTPs.6. Implement plans to target the desired attitudes/behaviors.7. Monitor the effectiveness of plans targeting attitudes/behaviors.8. Reassess the population's attitudes/behaviors.9. Adjust operations. (if required)

REFERENCES:1. Global War on Terrorism Occasional Paper 19 Advice for Advisors:

Suggestions and Observations from Lawrence to the Present, Ramsey III,Robert D. Combat Studies Institute Press.

2. MCWP 3-33.5 Counterinsurgency Operations3. Operational Culture and Language MCIP Operational Culture and Language

MCIP4. Operational Culture for the Warfighter: Principles and Applications5. US Marine Corps Concept Paper Countering Irregular Threats, 14 June 2007

OCOL-INTA-3801: Integrate culture assessment into unit operations



DESCRIPTION: Integration of culture assessment into unit operations will bea cyclical process which includes executing the operations plan, observing

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action/reactions, assessing the effectiveness and making adjustments (ifrequired) .


STANDARD: To optimize unit effectiveness.

EVENT COMPONENTS:1. Assess those factors in the human environment (use of the environment,

economy, social structure, political structure, belief systems) that areaiding the force's efforts.

2. Assess those factors in the human environment (use of the environment,economYt social structure, political structure, belief systems) that areimpeding the force's efforts.

3. Assess those factors in the human environment that can be quickly changedor influenced.

4. Adjust TTPS. (if required)5. Implement plans to change or influence the identified factors in the human

environment.6. Observe the effectiveness of plans.7. Assess the degree to which the unit is achieving the mission according to

commander's intent.

CHAINED EVENTS:OCOL-INTA-2001OCOL-COMM-2003

OCOL-COMM-2001OCOL-COMM-2002

OCOL-INTA-8000

REFERENCES:1. Global War on Terrorism Occasional Paper 19 Advice for Advisors:


2. MCWP 3-33.5 Counterinsurgency Operations3. Operational Culture and Language MCIP Operational Culture and Language

MCIP4. Operational Culture for the Warfighter: Principles and Applications5. US Marine Corps Concept Paper Countering Irregular Threats, 14 June 2007

OCOL-INTA-3802: Apply operational culture concepts in managing perceptions



DESCRIPTION: The commander considers the perception of the population andinstitutions with regard to current operations. The commander uses his orher understanding of the cultural aspects of the operating environment andtheir mission to project any combination of postures of the force (strength,friendliness, tolerance, professionalism, dominance, fairness, willingness toprovide aid, dependability, etc.) necessary for mission accomplishment.However, each situation is unique. The plans and policies developed tomanage the population's perceptions, as a result of a cultural evaluation,vary based on the size of the unit, time available, intelligence requirements

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(IRs)! and characteristics of the mission and AO. The term population refersto the entire spectrum of individuals in a foreign operating environment,from government and military to local l'eaders to private citizen to hostileforces. The entire population is a target for influence using operationalculture and language skills.

CONDITION: Given an area of operations, operations order (OPORDl, culturalassessment and commanders intent.

STANDARD: To project any combination of postures of the force necessary formission accomplishment.

EVENT COMPONENTS:1. Refine TTPs.2. Implement plans to target the desired attitudes/behaviors.3. Adjust operations. (if required)4. Observe the effectiveness of plans targeting attitudes/behaviors.5. Reassess the population's attitudes/behaviors.6. Determine which perceptions to alter.7. Determine which perceptions to reinforce.

CIIAINED EVENTS:OCOL-INTA-2001OCOL-COMM-2003

OCOL-COMM-2001OCOL-COMM-2002

OCOL-INTA-8000

REFERENCES:1. MCRP 3-40.6A Psychological Operations Tactical, Techniques, and Procedures2. MCRP 3-40.6B Tactical Psychological Operations Tactical, Techniques, and

Procedures3. MCWP 3-05.30 Psychological Operations4. MCWP 3-33.3 Marine Corps Public Affairs5. MCWP 3-40.4 MAGTF Information Operations6. MCWP 5-1 Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP)7. Operational Culture and Language MCIP Operational Culture and Language

MCIP8. Operational Culture for the Warfighter: Principles and Applications

OCOL-PLAN-3801: Conduct a culture assessment



DESCRIPTION: Culture assessment enables units to evaluate those factors thatwill influence military operations within their assigned battlespace and todevelop plans and actions accordingly. A unit derives culturalconsiderations and recommended actions for its operations from thisassessment. Each new area or mission will have unique cultural features.The types of products generated as a result of cultural assessment may varybased on the location and region, the size of the unit, time available, andcharacteristics of the mission and AG. Information developed during acultural assessment should be integrated with cultural intelligence.

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CONDITION: Given an area of operations, operations order (OPORD) andcommanders intent.

STANDARD: To evaluate the factors that will influence military operationswithin the assigned battlespace and to develop plans and actions accordingly.

EVENT COMPONENTS:1. Assess the degree to which the unit is achieving the mission, according to

commander's intent.2. Assess those factors in the human environment (use of the environment!

economy, social structure, political structure, belief systems) that areaiding the forces efforts to achieve the mission.

3. Implement plans to change or influence the identified factors in the humanenvironment.

4. Assess those factors in the human environment (use of the environment,economy, social structure, political structure, belief systems) that areimpeding the forces efforts to achieve the mission.

5. Assess those factors in the human environment (use of the environment,economy, social structure, political structure, belief systems) that canbe quickly changed or influenced in order to help the unit achieve themission.

6. Adjust TTPs (if required) .7. Produce operational culture and language products for use in the Marine

Corps Planning Process.

CHAINED EVENTS: OCOL-INTA-2001

REFERENCES:1. LtCol C.F. McSwain, The Operational Planning Factors of Culture and

Religion, Naval War College, Newport, RI, May 20022. MCWP 3-33.5 Counterinsurgency Operations3. MCWP 5-1 Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP)4. Operational Culture and Language MCIP5. Operational Culture for the Warfighter: Principles and Applications6. Relevant CAOCL region, country, or society handbook or curriculum7. Relevant MCIA country handbook.8. Relevant country or location from the Central Intelligence Agency World

Fact Book. https:!!www.cia.gov!library!pub1ications!the-wor1d-factbook!

OCOL-PLAN-3802: Incorporate culture assessments into mission planning




STANDARD: To optimize unit effectiveness.

EVENT COMPONENTS:1. Apply the culture assessment to the Problem Framing.2. Apply the culture assessment to course of action development.

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3. Apply culture assessment to the course of action war game.4. Apply culture assessment to the course of action comparison and decision.5. Apply culture assessment to orders development.6. Apply culture assessment to the transition.

CHAINED EVENTS: OCOL-INTA-2001

REFERENCES:1. LtCol C.F. McSwain, The Operational Planning Factors of Culture and

Religion, Naval War College, Newport, RI, May 20022. MCRP 3-33.1A Civil Affairs Operations3. MCWP 5-1 Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP)4. Operational Culture and Language MCIP5. Operational Culture for the Warfighter: Principles and Applications6. Relevant CAOeL region, country, or society handbook or curriculum7. Relevant MCIA country handbook8. Relevant country or location from the Central Intelligence Agency World

Fact Book. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

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CHAPTER 4

OPERATIONAL CULTURE AND LANGUAGE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS

PURPOSE ...

EVENT CODING

INDEX OF EVENTS BY FUNCTIONAL AREA.

2000-LEVEL EVENTS . . . . . .

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OPERATIONAL CULTURE AND LANGUAGE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS

4000. PURPOSE. This chapter details the individual events that pertain toOperational Culture and Language Training. Each individual event provides anevent title, along with th~ conditions events will be performed under, andthe standard to which the event must be performed to be successful.

4001. EVENT CODING. Events in the T&R Manual are depicted with a 12 fieldalphanumeric system, i.e. 0502-COMM-IOOI. This chapter utilizes thefollowing methodology:

a. Field one ~ Each event in this chapter begins with "QeOL" indicatingthat the event is for Operational Culture.

b. Field two - This field is alpha characters indicating a functionalarea.

COMM - CommunicationINTA - InteractionSTRS - Stress

c. Field three - This field provides task level and numericalsequencing.

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Event Code 1 Event 1 PageCommunicate

oeOL eOMM-200l Conununicate non verbally 4 4OeOL-eOMM-2002 Communicate through an interpreter 4-4OeOL-eOMM-2003 Employ tactical phrases 4-5

IntegrateOeOL-INTA-200l I Apply operational culture 1 4-6OCOL-INTA-2002 I Interact with a foreign population 1 4-7

StressOeOL-STRS-200l I Recognize cultural stress 14 8

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4003. 2000-LEVEL EVENTS

OCOL-COMM-2001: Communicate non-verbally


DESCRIPTION: Non-verbal communication includes anything from a singlegesture issuing a command to an in-depth conversation with multiple gesturesand significant use of body language. The Marine will exchange informationor issue commands to indigenous individual(s) using appropriate gestures andbody language, while interpreting the responses of the individual(s). Aidsmay include: Culture Smart Cards, Visual Language Survival Guides (e.g.Point and Talk Cards), knowledge of relevant gestures, and criticalinformation and/or direction(s). Appropriate non-verbal communicationtechniques will differ for specific situations.

GRADES: PVT, PFC, LCPL, CPL, SGT, SSGT, GYSGT, lSTSGT, MSGT, MGYSGT, SGTMAJ,WO-l, CWO-2, CWO-3, CWO-4, CWO-S, 2NDLT, lSTLT, CAPT, MAJ, LTCOL, COL

INITIAL TRAINING SETTING: FORMAL

CONDITION: Given an area of operations, operations order (OPORD),communication aids, and commander's intent.

STANDARD: So that the audience understands the inten~ of the Marine and theMarine understands the message of his or her audience.

PERFORMANCE STEPS:1. Identify the meaning of gestures in the culture.2. Identify the meaning of symbols in the culture.3. Identify the meaning of body language in the culture.4. Rehearse appropriate non-verbal communication techniques.5. Employ appropriate non-verbal communication techniques.6. Evaluate the effectiveness of non-verbal communication techniques.7. Adjust non-verbal communication techniques. (if required)

REFERENCES:1. DLI Language Survival Guides2. MCIA Culture Smart Cards3. Operational Culture and Language MCIP4. Operational Culture for the Warfighter:5. Relevant CAOCL Tactical Language Master6. Relevant MCIA country handbook.

Principles and ApplicationsLesson File

OCOL-COMM-2002: Communicate through an interpreter


DESCRIPTION:instructions

Utilize an interpreter to exchange information with or giveor directions to members of a foreign population.

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Battalion Commander, Battalion Sergeant Major, Company 1stCompany Commander, Company Executive Officer, Company GunneryFire Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Platoon Sergeant

GRADES: CPL, SGT, SSGT, GYSGT, lSTSGT,MSGT, MGYSGT, SGTMAJ, WO-l, CWO-2,CWO 3, CWO-4, CWO-5, 2NDLT, lSTLT, CAPT, MAJ, LTCOL, COL


CONDITION: Given an area of operations, operations order (OPORD), andcommander's intent.

STANDARD: So that the audience understands the intent of the Marine and theMarine understands the intent of the audience.

PERFORMANCE STEPS:1. Select the appropriate interpreter(s) for the mission.2. Assign duties to the interpreter.3. Rehearse interpretation.4. Employ the interpreter.5. Monitor the conversation (if required) .

REFERENCES:1. Center for Advanced Operational Culture Learning Effective Use of a

Translator for US Marine Forces in OIF III, 28 Mar 20052. MCWP 3-33.5 Counterinsurgency Operations3. Operational Culture and Language MCIP4. Relevant CAOCL Tactical Language Master Lesson File5. TC 31-73 Special Forces Advisor Handbook

MISCELLlINEOUS:

ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS: This event is targeted at the use ofinterpreters that will support Marine communication with a foreignpopulation.

OCOL-COMM-2003: Employ tactical phrases


DESCRIPTION: Use fundamental words and phrases in order to accomplish atask. These words and phrases can include but are not limite~ to commands,greetings, questions, and simple military terms.

GRADES: PVT, PFC, LCPL, CPL, SGT, SSGT, GYSGT, lSTSGT, MSGT, SGTMAJ, MGYSGT,WO-l, CWO-2, CWO-3, CWO-4, CWO-5, 2NDLT, lSTLT, CAPT, MAJ, LTCOL, COL



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STANDARD: So that the audience understands the intent of the Marine and theMarine understands the intent of the audience.

PERFORMANCE STEPS:1. Identify phrases necessary to conduct Marine missions.2. Rehearse phrases necessary to conduct Marine missions.3. Employ mission associated phrases.4. Employ mission associated commands.5. Evaluate the effectiveness of tactical language.6. Adjust tactical language. (if required)

REFERENCES:1. Global War on Terrorism Occasional Paper 182. Global War on Terrorism Occasional Paper 19 Advice for Advisors:


3. MCWP 3-33.5 Counterinsurgency Operations4. NAVMC 2890 Small Wars Manual5. Operational Culture and Language MCIP6. Relevant CAOCL Tactical Language Master Lesson File

SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS:

OTHER SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS:1. CAOCL Tactical Language Courses2". TLCTS' (Tactical Language and Culture Training System)3. Automated Language Training System (ALTS)4. CAOCL Operational Language and Culture Kit (OLCK)5. Tactical Language Survival Kit (OL1 Product).

MISCELLANEOUS:

ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS: There is no established level of proficiencyfor tactical phrases on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale.This involves the use and recognition of memorized words and phrases, aswell as the construction of simple sentences using vocabulary specific toMarine missions.

OCOL-INTA-2001: Apply operational culture


DESCRIPTION: Culture assessment using the Five Dimensions of OperationalCulture provides a framework that can be used to evaluate any culturalenvironment. Applying this framework to a specific cultural environmentpermits the development of specific knowledge and actions. These translateinto cultural considerations and recommended actions for Marines to executeduring their operations. Cultural training and information products, formalinstruction, and pre-deployment training are useo to present this informationto Marines. Units incorporate cultural information from the cultureassessment into the planning process, produce specific culturalconsiderations, predict likely consequences, and develop recommended actions

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applicable to specific Marine missions. Marines apply these culturalconsiderations and recommended actions to individual actions during Marinemissions.

GRADES: PVT, PFC, LCPL, CPL, SGT, SSGT, GYSGT, lSTSGT, MSGT, SGTMAJ, MGYSGT,WO-1, CWO-2, CWO-3, CWO-4, CWO-5, 2NDLT, lSTLT, CAPT, MAJ, LTCOL


CONDITION: Given an area of operations, operations order (OPORD), TTPs, andcommanders intent.

STANDARD: To optimize the operational effectiveness of the individual andthe unit.

PERFORMANCE STEPS:1. Apply recommended actions regarding people's use of the environment.2. Apply recommended actions regarding the economy3. Apply recommended actions regarding the social structure.4. Apply recommended actions regarding political structures.5. Apply recommended actions regarding belief systems.

REFERENCES:1. MCWP 3-33.5 Counterinsurgency Operations2. Operational Culture and Language MCIP3. Operational Culture for the Warfighter: Principles and Applications4. Relevant CAOCL region, country, or society handbook or curriculum

OCOL-INTA-2002: Interact with a foreign population


DESCRIPTION: Interactions consists of the actions between Marines and the~oreign population. It is a reciprocal process between the two groups. Itincludes not only the behavior of the Marines, but also the ways thepopulation perceives the force as well as how the population behaves withrespect to the influence exerted by the force. Interaction with a populationrequires that, given the commanders intent, the Marine is able to evaluateand adjust his or her behavior according to the population's responses.

GRADES: PVT, PFC, LCPL, CPL, SGT, SSGT, GYSGT, lSTSGT, MSGT, SGTMAJ, MGYSGT,WO-1, CWO-2, CWO-3, CWO-4, CWO-5, 2NDLT, lSTLT, CAPT, MAJ, LTCOL, COL



STANDARD: So that the audience understands the intent of the Marine.

PERFORMANCE STEPS:1. Identify commander's intent for the desired response of the population.

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2. Identify culturally appropriate behaviors by Marines that will lead to thedesired response from the population.

3. Develop a plan for interaction.4. Rehearse the interaction.5. Conduct the interaction.6. Monitor the interaction.7. Evaluate the interaction.8. Rehearse alternative interactions with the population that could be used

if the population's response is not the one desired.9. Communicate through an interpreter. (if required)

REFERENCES:1. MCLLs 42541 Created: 28 Apr 2007 04:57:212. MCLLs 43181 Created: 03 Oct 2007 10:46:103. MCWP 3-33.5 Counterinsurgency Operations4. TC 31-73 Special Forces Advisor Handbook

MISCELLANEOUS:

ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS: Interaction may occur in a tactical, social,business, meeting, grade appropriate, or other setting. Operationallanguage and culture training, operational language and culture products(culture smart cards, rules of cultural interaction cards, Visual LanguageSurvival Guide -point and talk card), and interpreters, may aid a Marine ina given mission. The setting includes not only the location, but theoccasion, intent, people present, etc.

OCOL-STRS-2001: Recognize cultural stress


DESCRIPTION: This event prepares an individual to recognize the symptoms ofcultural stress in themselves or others and the steps they should take tominimize the effects of cultural stress in themselves or others. Culturalstress is a component of Combat Operational Stress. As such, the techniquesfor identifying, mitigating, and treating cultural stress are part of theCombat Operational Stress Control program.

GRADES: PVT, PFC, LCPL, CPL, SGT, SSGT, GYSGT, lSTSGT, MSGT, SGTMAJ, MGYSGT,WO-l, CWO-2, CWO-3, CWO-4, CWO-5, 2NDLT, lSTLT, CAPT, MAJ, LTCOL, COL

INITIAL TRAINING SETTING: MOJT

CONDITION: Given an area of operations and commanders intent.

STANDARD: To minimize the effects of cultural stress lAW the CombatOperational Stress Decision Flowchart.

PERFORMANCE STEPS:1. Identify the phases of cultural stress.2. Identify the reasons for cultural stress.3. Identify the symptoms of cultural stress.4. Identify methods that an individual can use to cope with cultural stress.

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5. Identify the steps to take to help others address cultural stress.6. Apply the Combat Operational Stress Decision Flowchart.

REFERENCES:1. Combat/Operational Stress Control (COSC)

http://www.usrncrnccs.org/cosc/index.cfm2. Operational Culture and Language MCIP3. http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/CGuanipa/cultshok.htm4. http://www.uwec.edu/counsel/pubs/shock.htm

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APPENDIX A

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

. . . . . . . . . . .Automated Language Training SystemCenter for Advance Operational Cultural Learning

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense. . . . . . ; . . . CommunicationCombat/Operational stress Control

· . . . . . InteractionMarine Corps Task ListMission Essential Task

Mission Essential Task List.Manage On the Job Training

.Operational Language and Culture KitOperations Order

· . . . . Planning· . . . . . . . . StressTraining and Readiness

Tactical Language and Culture Training System

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APPENDIX B

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Terms in this glossary are subject to change as applicable orders anddirectives are revised. Terms established by Marine Corps orders ordirectives take precedence after definitions found in Joint Pub 1-02, DODDictionary of Military and Associated Terms.

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After Action Review. A professional discussion of training events conductedafter all training to promote learning among training participants. Theformality and scope increase with the command level and size of the trainingevolution. For longer exercises, they should be planned for at predeterminedtimes during an exercise. The results of the AAR shall be recorded on anafter action report and forwarded to higher headquarters. The commander andhigher headquarters use the results of an AAR to reallocate resources,reprioritize their training plan, and plan for future training.

Assessment. An assessment is an informal judgment of the unit's proficiencyand resources made by a commander or trainer to gain insight into the unit'soverall condition. It serves as the basis for the midrange plan. Commandersmake frequent use of these determinations during the course of the combatreadiness cycle in order to adjust, prioritize or modify training events andplans.

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Chaining. Chaining is a process that enables unit leaders to effectivelyidentify subordinate collective events and individual events that support aspecific collective event. For example, collective training events at the4000-level are directly supported by collective events at the 3000-level.utilizing the building block approach to'progressive training, thesecollective events are further supported by individual training events at the1000 and 2000-levels. When a higher-level event by its nature requires thecompletion of lower level events, they are "chained"; Sustainment credit isgiven for all lower level events chained to a higher event.

Collective Event. A collective event is a clearly defined, discrete, andmeasurable activity, action, or event (i.e., task) that requires organizedteam or unit performance and leads to accomplishment of a mission orfunction. A collective task is derived from unit missions or higher-levelcollective tasks. Task accomplishment requires performance of procedurescomposed of supporting collective or individual tasks. A collective taskdescribes the exact performance a group must perform in the field underactual operational conditions. The term "collective" does not necessarilyinfer that a unit accomplishes the event. A unit, such as a squad or platoonconducting an attack; may accomplish a collective event or, it may beaccomplished by an individual to accomplish a unit mission, such as abattalion supply officer completing a reconciliation of the battalion's CMR.

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Thus, many collective events will have titles that are the same as individualevents; however, the standard and condition will be different because thescope of the collective event is broader.

Collective Training Standards (CTS). Criteria that specify mission andfunctional area unit proficiency standards for combat, combat support, andcombat service support units. They include tasks, conditions, standards,evaluator instruction, and key indicators. CTS are found within collectivetraining events in T&R Manuals.

Combat Readiness Cycle. The combat readiness cycle depicts the relationshipswithin the building block approach to training. The combat readiness cycleprogresses from T&R Manual individual core skills training, to theaccomplishment of collective training events, and finally, to a unit'sparticipation in a contingency or actual combat. The combat readiness cycledemonstrates the relationship of core capabilities to unit combat readiness.Individual core skills training and the training of collective events lead toproficiency and the ability to accomplish the unit's stated mission.

Combat Readiness Percentage (CRP). The CRP is a quantitative numerical valueused in calculating collective training readiness based on the E-Coded eventsthat support the unit METL. CRP is a concise measure of unit trainingaccomplishments. This numerical value is only a snapshot of trainingreadiness at a specific time. As training is conducted, unit CRP willcontinuously change.

Component Events. Component events are the major tasks involved inaccomplishing a collective event. Listing these tasks guide Marines towardthe accomplishment of the event and help evaluators determine if the task hasbeen done to standard. These events may be lower-level collective orindividual events that must be accomplished.

Condition. The condition describes the training situation or environmentunder which the training event or task will take place. Expands on theinformation in the title by identifying when, where and why the event or taskwill occur and what materials, personnel, equipment, environmentalprovisions, and safety constraints must be present to perform the event ortask in a real-world environment. Commanders can modify the conditions ofthe event to best prepare their Marines to accomplish the assigned mission(e.g. in a desert environment; in a mountain environment; etc.).

Core Competency. Core competency is the comprehensive measure of a unit'sability to accomplish its assigned MET. It serves as the foundation of theT&R Program. Core competencies are those unit core capabilities andindividual core skills that support the commander's METL and T/O missionstatement. Individual competency is exhibited through demonstration ofproficiency in specified core tasks and core plus tasks. Unit proficiency ismeasured through collective tasks.

Core Capabilities. Core capabilities are the essential functions a unitbe capable of performing during extended contingency/combat operations.unit capabilities are based upon mission essential tasks derived fromoperational plans; doctrine and established tactics; techniques andprocedures.

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Core Plus Capabilities. Core plUS capabilities are advanced capabilitiesthat are environment! mission, or theater specific. Core plus capabilitiesmay entail high-risk, high-cost training for missions that are less likely tobe assigned in combat.

Core Plus Skills. Core plus skills are those advanced skills that areenvironment, mission, rank, or bill~t specific. 2000-1evel training isdesigned to make Marines proficient in core skills in a specific billet or ata specified rank at the Combat Ready level. 3000-8000-1evel trainingproduces combat leaders and fully qualified section members at the CombatQualified level. Marines trained at the Combat Qualified level are those thecommanding officer feels are capable of accomplishing unit-level missions andof directing the actions of subordinates. Many core plus tasks are learnedvia MOJT, while others form the base for curriculum in career level MOScourses taught by the formal school.

Core Skills. Core skills are those essential basic skills that \\make" aMarine and qualify that Marine for an MOS. They are the· lOOO-level skillsintroduced in entry-level training at formal schools.

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Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS). A comprehensive readinessreporting system that evaluates readiness on the basis of the actual missionsand capabilities assigned to the forces. It is a capabilities-based,adaptive, near real-time reporting system for the entire Department ofDefense.

Deferred Event. A T&R event that a commanding officer may postpone when inhis or her judgment, a lack of logistic support, ammo, ranges, or othertraining assets requires a temporary exemption. CRP cannot be accrued fordeferred "E-Coded" events.

Delinquent Event. An event becomes delinquent when a Marine or unit exceedsthe sustainment interval for that particular event. The individual or unitmust update the delinquent event by first performing all prerequisite events.When the unit commander deems that performing all prerequisite isunattainable, then the delinquent event will be re-demonstrated under thesupervision of the appropriate evaluation authority.

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E-Coded Event. An "E-Coded" event is a collective T&R event that is a notedindicator of capability or, a noted Collective skill that contributes to theunit's ability to perform the supported MET. As such, only "E-Coded" eventsare assigned a CRP value and used to calculate a unit's CRP.

Entry-level training. Pipeline training that equips students for servicewith the Marine Operating Forces.

Evaluation. Evaluation is a continuous process that occurs at all echelons,during every phase of training and can be both formal and informal.Evaluations ensure that Marines and units are capable of conducting theircombat mission. Evaluation results are used to reallocate resources,reprioritize the training plan, and plan for future training.

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Event (Training). (1) An event is a significant training occurrence that isidentified, expanded and used as a building block and potential milestone fora unit's training. An event may include formal evaluations. (2) An eventwithin the T&R Program can be an individual training evolution, a collectivetraining evolution or both. Through T&R events, the unit commander ensuresthat individual Marines and the unit progress from a combat capable status toa Fully Combat Qualified (FCQ) status.

Event Component. Event components are the major procedures {i.e., actions}that must occur to perform a Collective Event to standard.

Exercise Commander (Ee). The Commanding General, Marine Expeditionary Forceor his appointee will fill this role, unless authority is delegated to therespective commander of the Division, Wing, or MHG. Responsibilities andfunctions of the EC include: (I) designate unit(s} to be evaluated, (2) maydesignate an exercise director, (3) prescribe exercise objectives and T&Revents to be evaluated, (4) coordinate with commands or agencies·external tothe Marine Corps and adjacent Marine Corps commands, when required.

Exercise Director (ED). Designated by the EC to prepare, conduct, and reportall evaluation results. Responsibilities and functions of the ED include:(1) Publish a letter of instruction (LOI) that: delineates the T&R events tobe evaluated, establishes timeframe of the exercise, lists responsibilitiesof various elements participating in the exercise, establishes safetyrequirements/guidelines, and lists coordinating instructions. (2) Designatethe TEe and TECG to operate as the central control agency for the exercise.(3) Assign evaluators, to include the senior evaluator, and ensure that thoseevaluators are properly trained. (4) Develop the general exercise scenariotaking into account any objectives/ events prescribed by the EC. (5) Arrangefor all resources to include: training areas, airspace, aggressor forces,and other required support.

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Individual Readiness. The individual training readiness of each Marine ismeasured by the number of individual events required and completed for therank or billet currently held.

Individual Training. Training that applies to individual Marines. Examplesinclude rifle qualifications and HMMWV driver licensing.

Individual Training Standards (ITS). Individual Training Standards specifytraining tasks and standards for each MaS or specialty within the MarineCorps. In most cases, once an MaS or community develops a T&R, the ITS orderwill be cancelled. However, most communities will probably fold a largeportion of their ITS into their new T&R manual.

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Marine Corps Ground Training and Readiness (T&R) Program. The T&R Program isthe Marine Corps' primary tool for planning and conducting training, forplanning and conducting training evaluation, and for assessing trainingreadiness. The program will provide the commander with standardized programsof instruction for units within the ground combat, combat support, and combatservice support communities. It consolidates the ITS, CTS, METL and other

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individual and unit training management tools. T&R is a program of standardsthat systematizes commonly accepted skills, is open to innovative change, andabove all, tailors the training effort to the unit's mission. Further! T&Rserves as a training guide and provides commanders an immediate assessment ofunit combat readiness by assigning a CRP to key training events. In short,the T&R Program is a building block approach to training that maximizesflexibility and produces the best-trained Marines possible.

Mission Essential Task(s) MET(s). A MET is a collective task in which anorganization must be proficient in order to accomplish an appropriate portionof its wartime mission(s). MET listings are the foundation for the T&Rmanual; all events in the T&R manual support a MET.

Mission Essential Task List (METL). Descriptive training document thatprovides units a clear, war fighting focused description of collectiveactions necessary to achieve wartime mission proficiency. The service-levelMETL, that which is used as the foundation of the T&R Manual, is developedusing Marine Corps doctrine, Operational Plans, T/Os, UJTL, UNTL, and MCTL.For community based T&R Manuals, an occupational field METL is developed tofocus the community's collective training standards. Commanders developtheir unit METL from the service-level METL, operational plans, contingencyplans, and SOPs.

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Operational Readiness (DOD, NATO). OR is the capability of a unit/formation,ship, weapon system, or equipment to perform the missions or functions forwhich it is organized or designed. May be used in a general sense or toexpress a level or degree of readiness.

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Performance step. Performance steps are included in the components of anIndividual T&R Event. They are the major procedures (i.e., actions) a unitMarine must accomplish to perform an individual event to standard. Theydescribe the procedure the task performer must take to perform the task underoperational conditions and provide sufficient information for a taskperformer to perform the procedure (May necessitate identification ofsupporting steps, procedures, or actions in outline form.). Performancesteps follow a logical progression and should be followed sequentially,unless otherwise stated. Normally, performance steps are listed only forIOOO-level individual events (those that are taught in the entry-level MOSschool) .

Prerequisite Event. Prerequisites are the academic training and/or T&Revents that must be completed prior to attempting the event.

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Readiness (DOD). Readiness is the ability of US military forces to fight andmeet the demands of the national military strategy. Readiness is thesynthesis of two distinct but interrelated levels: (a) Unit readiness--Theability to provide capabilities required by combatant commanders to executeassigned missions. This is derived from the ability of each unit to deliverthe outputs for which it was designed. (b) Joint readiness--The combatant

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commander's ability to integrate and synchronize ready combat and supportforces to execute assigned missions.

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Section Skill Tasks.to unit functioning.require participation

Section Skills are those competenciesThey are group rather than individualby a section (8-1, 8-2, 8-3, etc).

directly relatedin nature, and

Simulation Training. Simulators provide the additional capability to developand hone core and core plus skills. Accordingly, the development ofsimulator training events for appropriate T&R syllabi can help maintainvaluable combat resources while reducing training time and cost. Therefore,in cases where simulator fidelity and capabilities are such that simulatortraining closely matches that of actual training events, T&R Manualdevelopers may include the option of using simulators to accomplish thetraining. CRP credit will be earned for E-Coded simulator events based onassessment of relative training event performance.

Standard. A standard is a statement that establishes criteria for how well atask or learning objective must be performed. The standard specifies howwell, completely, or accurately a process must be performed or productproduced. For higher-level collective events, it describes why the event isbeing done and the desired end-state of the event. Standards become morespecific for lower-level events and outline the accuracy, time limits,sequencing, quality, product, process, restrictions, etc., that indicate theminimum acceptable level of performance required of the event. At a minimum,both collective and individual training standards consist of a task, thecondition under which the task is to be performed, and the evaluationcriteria that will be used to verify that the task has been performed to asatisfactory level.

Sustainment Training. Periodic retraining or demonstration of an eventrequired maintaining the minimum acceptable level of proficiency orcapability required to accomplish a training objective. Sustainment traininggoes beyond the entry-level and is designed to maintain or further developproficiency in a given set of skills.

Systems Approach to Training (SAT). An orderly process for analyzing,designing,' developing, implementing, and evaluating a unit's training programto ensure the unit, and the Marines of that unit acquire the knowledge andskills essential for the successful conduct of the unit's wartime missions.

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Training Task. This describes a direct training activity that pertains to anindividual Marine. A task is composed of 3 major components: a descriptionof what is to be done, a condition, and a standard.

Technical Exercise Controller (TEC). The TEC is appointed by the ED, andusually comes from his staff or a subordinate command. The TEC is the seniorevaluator within the TECG and should be of equal or higher grade than thecommander(s) of the unit(s) being evaluated. The TEC is responsible forensuring that the evaluation is conducted following the instructions

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contained in this order and Mea 1553.3B. Specific T&R Manuals are used asthe source for evaluation criteria.

Tactical Exercise Control Group (TECG). A TECG is formed to provide subjectmatter experts in the functional areas being evaluated. The benefit ofestablishing a permanent TECG is to have resident, dedicated evaluationauthority experience, and knowledgeable in evaluation technique. Theresponsibilities and functions of the TECG include: (1) developing adetailed exercise scenario to include the objectives and events prescribed bythe EC/ED in the exercise LOri (2) conducting detailed evaluator trainingprior to the exercise; (3) coordinating and controlling role players andaggressors; (4) compiling the evaluation data submitted by the evaluators andsubmitting required results to the ED; (5) preparing and conducting adetailed exercise debrief for the evaluated unit(s).

Training Plan. The training plan is a training document that outlines thegeneral plan for the conduct of individual and collective training. in anorganization for specified periods of time.

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Unit CRP. Unit CRP is a percentage of the E-Coded collective events thatsupport the unit METL accomplished by the unit .. Unit CRP is the average·ofall MET CRP.

Unit Evaluation. All units in the Marine Corps must be evaluated, eitherformally or informally, to ensure they are capable of conducting their combatmission. Informal evaluations should take place during all training events.The timing of formal evaluations is critical and should, when appropriate, bedirectly related to the units' operational deployment cycle. Formalevaluations should take place after the unit has been staffed with themajority of its personnel, has had sufficient time to train to individual andcollective standards, and early enough in the training cycle so there issufficient time to correctly identified weaknesses prior to deployment. Allcombat units, and units task organized for combat require formal evaluationsprior to operational deployments.

Unit Training Management (UTM). Unit training management is the use of theSAT and Marine Corps training principles in a manner that maximizes trainingresults and focuses the training priorities of the unit on its wartimemission. UTM governs the major peacetime training activity of the MarineCorps and applies to all echelons of the Total Force.

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Waived Event. An event that is waived by a commanding officer when in his orher judgment, previous experience or related performance satisfies therequirement of a particular event.

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APPENDIX C

REFERENCES

Navy-Marine Corps (NAVMC)NAVMC 2890 Small Wars Manual

Marine Corps Interim Publications (MCIP)Operational Culture and Language

Marine Corps Reference Publications (MCRP)MCRP 2-3A Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield/BattlespaceMCRP 3-33.1A/FM 3-05.401 Civil Affairs Tactics, Techniques, and ProceduresMCRP 3-40.6A Psychological Operations Tactical, Techniques, and ProceduresMCRP 3-40.6B Tactical Psychological Operations Tactical! Techniques, and

Procedures

Marine Corps Warfighting Publications (MCWPs)MCWP 3-05.30 Psychological OperationsMCWP 3-33.3 Marine Corps Public AffairsMCWP 3-33.5 Counterinsurgency OperationsMCWP 3-40.4 MAGTF Information OperationsMCWP 5-1 Marine Corps Planning Process

Marine Corps Lessons Learn (MCLL)42541 Created: 28 Apr 2007 04:57:2143181 Created: 03 Oct 2007 10:46:10

MiscellaneousApplicable MCIA General Intelligence Requirements HandbookCenter for Advanced Operational Culture Learning (CAOCL) Marine Corps

Training and Education Command / http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/caocl/Center for Army Lessons Learned, Combat Advisor Handbook No, 08-21, April

2008Combat/Operational Stress Control (COSC) http://www.usmcmccs.

org/cosc/index.cfmDLI Language Survival GuidesGlobal War On Terrorism Occasional Paper 18Global War on Terrorism Occasional Paper 19, Advice for Advisors:

Suggestions and Observations from Lawrence to the Present, Ramsey III,Robert D. Combat Studies Institute Press

http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/CGuanipa/cultshok.htmhttp://www.uwec.edu/counsel/pubs/shock.htmLeaders Guide for Managing Marines in Distress, http://www.usrncmccs.

org/LeadersGuide/index.htmLtCol C.F. McSwain! The Operational Planning Factors of Culture and

Religion, Naval War College! Newport, RI! May 2002Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory! X-File 3-0x! OIF/OEF Transition

Teams Reference Guide! 18 May 2007MCIA Country HandbookMCIA Culture Smart Cards

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Oper~tional Culture for the Warfighter: Principles and ApplicationsRelevant CAoeL region, country, or society handbook or curriculumRelevant CAOeL Tactical Language Master Lesson FileRelevant country or location from the Central Intelligence Agency World

Fact Book. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/Relevant MCIA country handbookTC 31-73 1 Special Forces Advisor HandbookUS Marine Corps Concept Paper, Countering Irregular Threats, 14 June 2007

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