Establishment of the Risk Management Directorate (RMD)
MARADMIN 446/25 announces the immediate establishment of the Risk Management Directorate (RMD), which consolidates the CMC Safety Division and the Marine Corps Directorate of Analytics & Performance Optimization into a new organizational structure. The RMD will enhance Marine Corps readiness through integrated risk management policy, data-driven analysis, and proactive mitigation strategies for all on- and off-duty activities.
Issued: September 22, 2025
1. Effective immediately, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps has directed the consolidation of the CMC Safety Division (SD) and the Marine Corps Directorate of Analytics & Performance Optimization (MCDAPO) into a new organizational structure: Risk Management Directorate (RMD). Under RMD, SD and the newly named Division of Analytics & Performance Optimization (DAPO) will operate as distinct divisions. This restructure establishes a scalable, integrated framework to support potential future growth. Additional implementation guidance will be issued separately. 2. The Risk Management Directorate (RMD) enhances Marine Corps readiness by developing and implementing integrated risk management policy. This unified approach leverages data-driven analysis and proactive mitigation strategies to prevent fatalities, minimize losses, improve safety, and optimize priorities. This approach applies to all on-and off-duty activities, directly aligning with the Commandant's vision for a more effective, resilient, and data-informed force. Commanders and staff will fully support this transition. 3. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock, Jr., Director, Marine Corps Staff.