SITUATION. The Marine Corps is committed to providing quality of life programs and services to all Marines and their families. The Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) program is a key component of this commitment. MCCS provides a wide range of programs and services designed to support the readiness and quality of life of Marines and their families.
MISSION. To announce the establishment of the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Board of Directors and to provide guidance for its operation.
EXECUTION.
1. Commander's Intent and Concept of Operations.
  1. The MCCS Board of Directors will provide oversight and strategic direction for MCCS programs and services.
  2. The Board will ensure MCCS programs and services are responsive to the needs of Marines and their families.
  3. The Board will provide a forum for senior leadership to review and approve MCCS policies, programs, and budgets.
2. Subordinate Element Missions.
  1. MCCS Board of Directors. The Board will meet semi-annually to review MCCS operations, approve policies and programs, and provide strategic guidance. The Board will be chaired by the Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics (DC I&L) and will include the following members:
    1. Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (DC M&RA)
    2. Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources (DC P&R)
    3. Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations Command (CG MCICOM)
    4. Director, Marine and Family Programs Division (MFPD)
    5. Other members as designated by the Commandant
  2. Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM). MCICOM will provide executive secretariat support to the Board and will be responsible for implementing Board decisions and directives.
  3. Marine and Family Programs Division (MFPD). MFPD will provide staff support to the Board and will coordinate the development of policies, programs, and budgets for Board review and approval.
3. Coordinating Instructions. The first meeting of the MCCS Board of Directors will be held in September 2006. MCICOM will coordinate meeting schedules and agendas with Board members.
ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS. MCICOM will provide administrative and logistical support for Board meetings.
COMMAND AND SIGNAL. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.