Communicating the Release of USMC Guidance on Generative Artificial Intelligence

1.  The Service Data Office, the lead for 
Artificial Intelligence, is communicating the release of REF A to 
issue guidance on the development, deployment, and use of Generative 
Artificial Intelligence within the Marine Corps. 
2. Background. Generative AI capabilities present unique and 
exciting opportunities for the Marine Corps, with the potential to 
improve mission processes by enhancing operational speed and 
efficiency, improving decision-making accuracy, reducing human 
involvement in redundant, tedious, and dangerous tasks, and enabling 
real-time adaptability to dynamic operational environments. This 
advancement can boost mission effectiveness and operational 
readiness, providing a strategic edge in modern warfare. Commanders 
and senior leaders should advocate for the use of generative AI 
tools for their appropriate use cases. 
2.a. Generative AI tools present unique challenges in terms of data 
privacy, security, and control over the generated content. The use 
of such tools will be evaluated and monitored in accordance with the
policies that govern the use of government information systems. 
2.b. Generative AI systems can produce misleading, inaccurate, and 
ungrounded information. The guidance in REF A outlines the 
expectations for generative AI system developers, system owners, 
and users to ensure the responsible and ethical application of 
generative AI tools. 
3. Execution. The Guidance on Generative Artificial Intelligence is 
available in the MCPEL at https://www.marines.mil/News/Publications/
MCPEL/Electronic-Library-Display/Article/4013464/navmc-52391/ 
4.  Direct all questions to MARADMIN POCs. 
5.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General M. G. Carter, 
Headquarters Marine Corps, Deputy Commandant for Information.