Suspension of Marine Corps Law Enforcement Training in Response to COVID-19

This MARADMIN temporarily suspends Marine Corps law enforcement training requirements until June 1, 2020, in response to COVID-19. The suspension aims to reduce unnecessary exposure to the virus for law enforcement personnel assigned to Provost Marshal Offices and Marine Corps Police Departments while maintaining operational continuity. Provost Marshals and Police Chiefs are encouraged to conduct training remotely when possible, but use of force online training remains mandatory.

Issued: March 31, 2020

Announcements Safety Training

1.  This message announces the temporary suspension of Marine Corps LE training required per references (a)-(c) until 1 June 2020.  The suspension of training will reduce unnecessary exposure to COVID-19 for Marine Corps LE personnel assigned to PMO and MCPD caused by training.  The intent is to protect Marine Corps LE personnel to continue le operations without disruption.  Additionally, required facilities and personnel have become unavailable to support le training events.
2.  Provost Marshals (PM) and Police Chiefs (PC) who determine certain LE training can be conducted within the restrictions prescribed in references (d)-(i), shall do so to maintain readiness.  PM/PC shall maximize the use of online and remote training when practical.
3.  Only training that cannot be conducted by alternate means, aligned with current COVID-19 restrictions per ref (d)-(i) is waived.  For training events that cannot be accomplished, a memorandum for the record shall be completed and retained with the annual training plan.
4.  There is no waiver for use of force online training and the use of force/deadly force acknowledgement form.
5.  This message does not preclude PM/PC from conducting corrective action or remedial training.
6.  Guidance for resuming LE training shall be sent via separate correspondence.
7.  Release authorized by SES Randy R. Smith, Assistant Deputy Commandant (Security).