Exception to Policy (ETP) Waiver for Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) TRV-150 in Regard to (IRT) MARADMIN 284/24

1. Background. Reference (f) is a MARADMIN single 
source document that provides direction and standardization 
for the training and operation of SUAS. The Primary 
Military Operational Specialty (PMOS) 7316 SUAS Operator
is currently the only approved MOS to operate Group 2 
systems as defined by reference (a). Reference (g) is a 
waiver from Deputy Commandant Aviation (DCA) for TRUAS 
to be operated and maintained as a Group 2 system. TRUAS
is the small logistics capability that is part of the 
Unmanned Logistic System – Air (ULSA) family and is 
filled by the TRV-150 system.
2. Waiver. This MARADMIN provides an Exception to Policy
(ETP) to reference (f) and clarifies that the TRUAS 
does not currently require a PMOS operator. TRUAS may be
operated under references (g) and (h) as long as they 
remain valid, in order to facilitate experimentation and
garner feedback from the Service. The approved 
experimental units allowed to operate the TRUAS are 
Third Battalion Fourth Marines (V34), 2nd Marine 
Logistics Group (MLG), 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment 
(CRR), Combat Logistic Battalions (CLBs), Recon 
Battalions, Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) 
and Training and Logistic Support Activity (TALSA) 
locations. The DCA waiver and this ETP apply only to the
TRV-150 and any change of system would not be covered 
or transferred.
2.a. Permissive Guidance. Marines operating a TRUAS are
required to be trained to a Basic Unmanned 
Qualification (BUQ) Level II and a Training and 
Education Command (TECOM) Training Command validated 
curricula. Until such time when a validated TRUAS course
is established, operations may be conducted under the 
charge of a current and qualified Marine Corps Tactical 
Air Control Party (TACP) member.
2.b. Restrictive Guidance. All requirements for 
operating SUAS as defined by references (a) – (e) not 
waived by reference (g) remain valid and in place. 
Additionally, if requirements in paragraph 2.a. are 
unable to be met, then either a PMOS 7316 Marine must 
operate the system, or it must be operated in accordance
with the requirements of a Group 3 UAS. Any deviations
from this ETP must be approved in accordance with 
waiver submission guidelines of MARADMIN 284/24.
3. Command and Signal
a. Command.  Applicable to the total force.
b. Signal. This message is effective on the date signed.
4. Release authorized by Lieutenant General J. W. 
Bierman, Deputy Commandant, Plans Policies, and Operations.