Maradmin Single Marine Program (SMP) MCO 1700.36
This MARADMIN announces the release of Marine Corps Order (MCO) 1700.36, which governs the Single Marine Program (SMP). The order clarifies SMP operations as a Commander's program and establishes specific duties for SMP councils, representatives, coordinators, and advisors. Installation SMP councils are required to submit quarterly reports beginning June 30, 2004.
Issued: May 20, 2004
1. HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS (HQMC), PERSONAL AND FAMILY READINESS DIVISION ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF MCO 1700.36. IT IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.USMC.MIL UNDER PUBLICATIONS, ORDERS/DIRECTIVES. 2. THIS NEW ORDER PROVIDES CLARIFICATION AND SPECIFICS FOR OPERATIONS AS A COMMANDER'S PROGRAM. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SMP COUNCILS, SMP UNIT REPRESENTATIVES, SMP EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS, SMP COORDINATORS, AND SENIOR ENLISTED ADVISORS ARE ALSO PROVIDED. 3. PER THE ORDER, REPORTS ON EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ARE TO BE SUBMITTED QUARTERLY. THE FIRST REPORT FROM INSTALLATION SMP COUNCILS SHALL BE FORWARDED NLT 30 JUNE 2004. THE PREFERRED METHOD IS VIA THE ONLINE REPORTING TOOL AT WWW.USMC-MCCS.ORG/SMP/ REPORTFROM.CFM. HARD COPIES MAY BE COMPLETED AND FORWARDED TO HQMC(MR/SMP) BY MAIL OR FAX TO DSN 278-9828 BY THE DEADLINE. REPORTS WILL BE DUE EVERY THREE MONTHS THEREAFTER. OFFICIAL MAILING ADDRESS IS HEADQUARTERS U.S. MARINE CORPS, MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS (MR SMP), 3280 RUSSELL ROAD, QUANTICO VA 22134. 4. THIS ORDER WAS IN EFFECT ON 2 FEBRUARY 2004 AND SUPERCEDES ALL OTHER POLICY GUIDANCE. QUESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO EVONNE CARAWAN, PROGRAM MANAGER, AT DSN: 278-0400 OR COMM: (703)784-0400