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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

HEADQUARTERS BATTALION

TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND

2006 HAWKINS AVENUE

QUANTICO VIRGINIA 22134

IN REPLY REFER TO:

3502

27 Sep 22

BATTALION BULLETIN 3502

From: Commanding Officer

To: All Hands

Subj: FISCAL YEAR 2023 HEADQUARTERS BATTALION ANNUAL TRAINING PLAN

Ref: (a) Commandant’s Planning Guidance

(b) Headquarters Battalion Commander’s Training Guidance

Education Requirements

(d) MARADMIN 241/21 Change one to Marine Corps Order 1500.63, Mandatory

Individual Training and Education Requirements

(e) MARADMIN 474/21 Updated Enlisted PME Requirements by Grade

(f) MARADMIN 278/21 Annual Operations Security Training Requirements

Update

(g) Inspection of Individual Readiness Standards

(h) MCO 1553.3B Unit Training Management (UTM) Program

(i) MCO 6100.13A w/Ch4 Marine Corps Physical Fitness and Combat Fitness

Tests (PFT/CFT)

(j) MCO 6100.14 Marine Corps Physical Fitness Program (MCPFP)

(k) MCO 6110.3A w/Ch3 Marine Corps Body Composition and Military

Appearance Program

(l) MCO 3574.2M Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Programs

(m) MCO 1500.59A Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP)

(n) MCO 1500.52D Marine Corps Water Survival Training Requirements

(o) MCO 5100.29C Marine Corps Safety Program

(p) MCO 1752.5C Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

(q) MCO 5354.1F Marine Corps Prohibited Activities and

Conduct (PAC) Prevention and Response

(r) MARADMIN 044/20 Implementation of Unit Marine Awareness and

Prevention Integrated Training 3.0

(s) ALMAR 023/20 Revision of the Commandant’s Professional Reading

List

Encl: (1) Headquarters Battalion Event List

(2) Headquarters Battalion Event Calendar

(3) Headquarters Battalion Quarterly Battle Rhythm

(4) Commander’s Top Five Training Schedule

(5) Annual Marksmanship Training Schedule

(6) Combat Fitness Test and Physical Fitness Test Schedule

(7) Command Sponsored Course PME Schedule

(8) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Training Schedule

(9) Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training Schedule

(10) Prioritized Medical Readiness Schedule

(11) Risk Assessment Worksheet Template

(12) After Action Report Template

1. Situation. Marines aboard Quantico are at the Crossroads where “how” the

Corps will fight in the future is being determined. Marine Corps 2030 will be

leaner and more agile, and it will require even more from its Marines. The

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opportunity to serve in the Corps will become even more competitive as it

downsizes and retools to adapt to the requirements of modern warfare. Now more

than ever, the holistic individual readiness of our people will form the

foundation of the Corps’ future success. Our particular challenge is to ensure

individual readiness while meeting the demands associated with planning and

guiding the transformation of the larger Marine Corps. This training plan

provides guidance and identifies the necessary opportunities and resources for

our Marines to maintain readiness and resilience, develop professionally, and

to be ready to tackle bigger operational and leadership challenges when they

return to the Fleet Marine Force.

2. Mission. Throughout Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), Headquarters Battalion (HQ

BN) provides or facilitates the necessary training, education and readiness

events for assigned Marines in order to ensure individual readiness and enable

supported organizations to concentrate on their respective missions. To

accomplish this, quarterly training milestone have been established.

a. First Quarter (Oct – Dec)

(1) Cyber Awareness and Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

b. Second Quarter (Jan – Mar)

(1) Semi-Annual Height and Weight

(2) Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

c. Third Quarter (April – June)

(1) Annual Rifle Qualification (ARQ)

(2) Combat Pistol Program (CPP)

(3) Risk Management (RM)

(4) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)

(5) Supervisor Substance Misuse Prevention (SNCO and Officer)

(6) Supervisor Safety Training (SNCO and Officer)

d. Fourth Quarter (Jul – Sep)

(1) Semi-Annual Height and Weight

(2) Combat Fitness Test (CFT)

(3) Prohibited Activities and Conduct (PAC)

(4) Unit Marine Awareness and Prevention Integrated Training (UMAPIT)

(5) Antiterrorism Level 1 (ATLV1)

(6) Operations Security (OPSEC)

3. Execution

a. Commander’s Intent

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(1) Purpose. Train, educate and make-ready the 2,100 Marines of “The

Beast,” in compliance with all annual training requirements contained in the

references.

(2) Method

(a) Promote a Climate of Compliance. Leaders at all levels will

promote a climate of compliance. This is a shared responsibility between the

supported organizations and the battalion. The battalion is tasked with

managing training and readiness, and it assumes responsibility for these

inspectable functional areas on behalf of the supported commands. To meet this

requirement, the battalion will use the inspection of individual readiness

standards, to monitor compliance, and make adjustments as necessary.

(b) Tailored Training for Supported Organizations. Our training

will be tailored to accommodate our supported organizations’ battle rhythms and

operational tempo, in terms of accessibility, locations, schedule, and

efficiency.

(3) End-State. The end-state is that our Marines are in compliance

with annual training and readiness requirements, capable of and focused on the

important task at hand, professionally developed, sustained in their

transformation, and ready to eventually transfer to the fleet and deploy.

b. Concept of Operations

(1) Lines of Effort (LOE). Training will occur along three mutually

supporting LOEs.

(a) LOE 1: CMC Annual Training Requirements. This LOE focuses on

completion of all required annual training as directed per all applicable

orders and directives. Leaders should be prepared to complete any additional

requirements as required.

(b) LOE 2: Personal Readiness and Resiliency

1. Physical Fitness. Physical fitness is foundational to

generating readiness and resilience. Leaders will include physical conditioning

as part of their basic daily routines, with focus on putting their Marines on a

program to train as warrior-athletes. This includes leveraging Force Fitness

Instructors, and nutritionists. HQ BN will supplement the supported

organizations (SUPORG) physical conditioning programs with Force Fitness

Instructor guidance and additional support resources, as requested. The

battalion will also sponsor seminars on physical conditioning, sleep and

nutrition. Marines are required to complete the Periodic Health Assessment

(PHA) and dental exams annually to maintain readiness. A current PHA is

required for the execution of physical/combat fitness tests (PFTs/CFTs).

2. Mental and Spiritual Fitness. Both are equally

foundational to readiness and resilience. Chaplains, clinicians, and counselors

will play a proactive role in generating the mental and spiritual fitness of

the formation. Building on other warrior athlete programs (e.g., U.S. South

Command’s Preservation of the Force and Families), HQ BN will develop a plan to

make mental and spiritual fitness “coaches” available to the formation to help

optimize performance.

3. Administrative Readiness. At all times, Marines must

ensure personal administrative requirements are up to date. These include, but

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are not limited to, Service Record Book audits, annual Servicemembers’ Group

Life Insurance updates, family care plans, wills and powers of attorney, and

financial planning.

through professional military education (PME) ensures that we have the

knowledge base from which to innovate, adapt, and out-think our adversaries.

1. Professional Military Education. Officers in Charge (OIC)

and Staff Non-Commissioned Officers in Charge (SNCOIC) must ensure their

Marines complete grade specific non-resident and resident PME requirements

immediately after being promoted or as soon as possible thereafter.

(1). Non-Resident PME. Non-resident PME, known as the

distance education program (DEP) is required for all ranks. The DEP is

completed via MarineNet and must be completed prior to enrolling in the

resident PME. Marines can self-enroll in the required DEP or the unit can

enroll them. The DEP provides a general baseline and foundational knowledge

that will be needed to successfully prepare them for their resident PME and

increase their proficiency as Marine leaders.

(2). Resident PME. Corporals and below will complete

the resident PME requirement at the unit level. Units are responsible for

planning and conducting all command sponsored PME courses for the Marines in

their command. Marines in the rank of Sergeant through Gunnery Sergeant can

complete the resident PME portion either in person at a Regional Staff

Noncommissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA) or semi-asynchronously via MarineNet as

part of the College of Distance Education and Training (CDET) seminar program.

Marines in the rank of Lieutenant through Major must be selected in order to

attend their resident PME.

2. Commandant’s Professional Reading Program (CPRP). Marines

are required to read a minimum of five books from the CPRP. How a Marine

demonstrates completion of the annual requirement is at the discretion of the

commander. The CPRP and related information can be found at https://grc-

usmcu.libguides.com/usmc-reading-list-2020.

(2) Individual Training and Education Requirements

(a) Fiscal Year (FY) Requirements. The following training and

readiness events are required to be completed by all ranks during each FY. The

FY begins 1 October and ends on 30 September. The battalion will host these

training events on a recurring schedule to provide multiple opportunities for

our Marines to receive the training.

1. Annual Rifle Qualification (ARQ). Weapons Training

Battalion has scheduled eight annual rifle qualification ranges during FY23.

An annual letter of instruction will be published to cover the FY. Fragmentary

Orders will be published for each individual range detail specifying specific

tasks.

2. Combat Pistol Program (CPP). There are eight annual

pistol qualification ranges scheduled throughout the year. An annual Letter of

Instruction will be published to cover the FY. Fragmentary Orders will be

published for each individual range detail specifying specific tasks.

3. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR). SAPR

annual training consists of four classes specific to rank. SAPR training will

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be conducted by Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC) or SAPR Victim

Advocates (VA). The HQ BN SARC will coordinate all battalion SAPR training.

4. Cyber Awareness and Personally Identifiable Information.

Cyber Awareness and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) training is

required for all Marines, regardless of rank. This training can be completed

remotely on MarineNet. The course code is CYBERM0000.

5. Records Management. Records Management training is

required for all Marines during the FY. This can be done through leader-led

training; which is preferred, or can be done remotely on MarineNet; Marine

Corps Records Management Course: Every Marine's Responsibility, M01RMT0700.

(b) Calendar Year (CY) Requirements. The following training and

readiness events are required to be completed by all ranks during each CY. The

CY begins 1 January and ends on 31 December. The battalion will host these

training events on a recurring schedule to provide multiple opportunities for

our Marines to receive the training.

1. Physical Fitness Test (PFT). HQ BN will monitor PFTs on

a recurring basis during the first half of the CY (Jan – June). Companies will

provide additional opportunities for Marines to complete the PFT as required.

Only battalion appointed Command Physical Training Representatives (CPTR) are

authorized to monitor these events. Specific dates and instructions are in

enclosure (6).

2. Combat Fitness Test (CFT). HQ BN will monitor CFTs on a

recurring basis during the second half of the CY (July – Dec). Companies will

provide additional opportunities for Marines to complete the CFT as required.

Only battalion appointed CPTRs are authorized to monitor these events. Specific

dates and instructions are in enclosure (6).

3. Height and Weight (HT/WT). HT/WT measurements may be

conducted by the company office or Battalion S-3 to meet the semi-annual

requirements as well as for other requirements such as screening for schools.

New join Marines checking in and/or Marines requiring body composition

evaluations (i.e., taping) must report directly to the Battalion S-3.

4. Prohibited Activities and Conduct (PAC). This training

reduces the amount of PAC violations that undermine morale, reduce combat

readiness, and prevent maximum utilization and development of the Marine Corps’

most vital asset: its people. This training is required annually for all

Marines. It is conducted by leader-led sessions, using the HQMC provided

materials. Although not required, it is recommended that this training be led

by the unit’s Equal Opportunity Representative.

5. Unit Marine Awareness and Prevention Integrated Training.

UMAPIT discusses stress management, substance misuse, suicide prevention,

domestic violence prevention, and child abuse and neglect prevention. Only

certified UMAPIT Trainers are authorized to conduct this training. It is

required to be a minimum of 90 minutes long.

6. Risk Management. Risk Management Training is required

for all Marines every two years. This training can be conducted by leader-led

training or remotely on MarineNet. Each rank is required to complete the

training specific to that rank. The specific MarineNet course codes are listed

below:

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(1). Risk Management for Private – Lance Corporal.

SDRMGTE130. This training is for Marines in the grades of E1-E3.

(2). Risk Management for Small Unit Leaders. SDRMGTSUL0

This training is for Marines in the grades of E4-E6, WO1-WO2, O1-O3.

(3). Risk Management for Senior Leaders. SDRMGTSEN0

This training is for Marines in the grades of E7-E9, WO3-WO5, O4-O6.

7. Antiterrorism Level 1 Awareness Training (ATLV1). The

ATLV1 training can be conducted by leader-led training or remotely on Joint

Knowledge Online (JKO). The JKO course code is JKO JS-US007.

8. Operations Security (OPSEC). This training shall

include, at a minimum, the unit’s Critical Information and Indicators List

(CIIL); OPSEC measures (actions that must be taken to protect CIIL

information); social media awareness and vulnerabilities; local threats; how to

protect, transmit, and destroy controlled unclassified information; risks and

guidance pertaining to geolocation-capable devices, applications, and services;

and OPSEC review procedures for public release. It must be completed by a

leader-led training session and will be in accordance with the unit’s

operational security program. The MarineNet OPSEC training does not fulfill the

annual OPSEC training requirement.

9. Supervisor Safety Training. Supervisors' Safety Training

Annual Refresher and Update. Command safety managers shall ensure supervisors

receive annual training that is a refresher and update to their initial

supervisors' safety training. The safety manager shall determine subject matter

and duration of the training based on needs of the supervisors receiving the

training. Training will be directed at supervisors' job tasks with the goal of

progressively enhancing supervisors' skills in providing a safe and healthful

work center for those supervised. Staff Noncommissioned Officers (SNCO) and

Officers are required to complete supervisor safety training each CY. This

training can be completed by leader-led training conducted by the Battalion

Safety Officer or remotely via the websites below:

https://esams.cnic.navy.mil/ESAMS_GEN_2/Login

https://login.milsuite.mil/?goto=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.milsuite.m

il%3A443%2Funiversity%2Ftrngcmdkm%2Fcourses%2Fsupervisors-safety-training%2F.

10. Supervisor Substance Misuse Prevention. All SNCO’s and

Officers are required to receive substance misuse prevention training annually.

This training is conducted during check-in with the Battalion Substance Abuse

Control Officer, during scheduled training events, or upon request.

11. Counter-Intelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR).

The CIAR brief is conducted by the Marine Corps Base Quantico Security Office

on a quarterly basis. Specific dates can be found on the HQ BN calendar and

TEEP.

1. Back in the Saddle (BITS). 15 November 2022.

2. 101 Days of Summer. 25 May 2023.

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3. Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program (MCWSTP).

MCWST swim qualification requirements are based on the MCWST level. Basic and

Intermediate swim qualifications are provided by the Ramer Hall pool staff

every Monday from 0800-1000. Due to the availability of the Quantico Mainside

outdoor pool during the summer months, basic and intermediate swim

qualifications will be held every Wednesday from 0600-0800 while the pool is

available.

4. Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP). Marines are

required to earn the belt specific to their rank and military occupational

specialty. Periodic MCMAP course and MAI courses are conducted throughout the

battalion. Letters of Instruction and coordinating instructions will be sent

via separate correspondence when these courses are conducted.

5. Request Mast. Marines must receive request mast training.

This training is conducted via leader led sessions and is overseen by the

Battalion Sergeants Major.

6. Casualty Assistance Calls Officer. Conducted as required

to ensure the battalion is able to support the requirement. Coordination for

submitting nominations is done through the Battalion Legal Office or can be

completed remotely on MarineNet.

(d) Battalion Training and Events. The battalion will conduct

battalion-level all-hands training and readiness events throughout the year.

1. Commander’s Top Five Annual Training Priorities. HQ BN’s

Top Five annual training consists of UMAPIT, ATLV1, OPSEC, and PAC Training.

All details and coordinating instructions for the scheduled Top Five Training

is located in enclosure (4).

2. Corporals Course. HQ BN will conduct command sponsored

Corporals Courses for Corporals. This is resident PME requirement. Specific

guidance and details is located in enclosure (7).

3. Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar. HQ BN will

conduct command sponsored Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar for

Lance Corporals. This is resident PME requirement. Specific guidance and

details is located in enclosure (7).

4. Prioritized Medical Readiness Days (“Medical Rodeos”).

Naval Health Clinic Quantico will provide priority to HQ BN Marines on schedule

days. See enclosure (10) for more details and scheduling.

5. Physical Training (PT)

(1). All companies will conduct company PT on a monthly

basis.

(2). The Battalion Command Post (CP) will conduct CP PT

prior to all holiday weekends. Specific dates are located on the battalion

calendar and TEEP. Specific guidance and instructions will be provided prior to

each event.

c. Tasks

(1) Company Commanders

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(a) Incorporate this bulletin into your training program and

effectively communicate to and collaborate with your respective supported

organization’s senior enlisted leaders, chiefs of staff, and operations and

training chiefs via all means available.

(b) Provide your supported organizations with training updates,

completion statistics, and other measures of performance and effectiveness

tailored to their organization in order to accomplish the desired end-state.

submitted to the S-3 for all training events, no later than seven working days

after completing the event, or as directed.

(d) Ensure that the trainers in your companies are conducting

training in accordance with all applicable references, orders, and directives.

Delegate as much responsibility for planning and executing training to the most

junior responsible rank as possible; however, ensure supervision and

evaluations are completed properly.

(e) Ensure risk assessment worksheets are completed and followed

for all training evolutions. Supervise training leads in ensuring identified

hazards, assessed risks, and established controls are understood and adhered to

by all participants.

(f) Inspect for individual compliance with annual training and

readiness requirements, as established in the references, when screening all

personal administrative requests routed through your office.

(2) Sergeant Major

(a) Disseminate the information enclosed to the respective senior

enlisted advisors within each supported organization.

(b) Ensure our enlisted Marines have awareness, knowledge and a

thorough understanding of the provisions of this training plan.

(3) Administrative Section

(a) Ensure LOIs are posted on the Battalion’s SharePoint page.

(b) Coordinate with the S-3 for Marines that are deficient in

training that affects pay and promotion.

(4) Operations Section

(a) Exercise responsibility over all training and training-related

matters.

(b) Ensure that RM is practiced during all training evolutions;

ensure identified hazards, assessed risks, and established controls are well

understood by all participants.

and LOIs.

(d) Assess HQ BN’s training readiness through the use of measures

of performance and effectiveness as well as formal and informal evaluations.

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(e) Assist subordinate units in the execution of training plans,

and resolve conflicts which would hinder or divert training efforts.

(f) Publish Warning Orders, LOIs and Fragmentary Orders for

battalion events.

(g) Track, generate, and disseminate training and readiness

statistics as directed by the commanding officer, and as required by the

company commanders. Identify, track and report trends in training execution

and completion.

(5) Logistics Section

(a) Coordinate with the S-3 and companies for logistical needs

for training events.

(b) Coordinate with the S-3 for medical needs for training

events.

medical support that will impact training events.

(6) Force Fitness Instructors

(a) Ensure the unit’s physical fitness program is well-balanced,

and include dynamic warm-ups, injury prevention, and recovery periods.

(b) Synchronize efforts of the unit’s training personnel such as

Martial Arts Instructors/Trainers, Marine Corps Instructors of Water Survival,

and certified athletic trainers.

educators, strength coaches, and High Intensity Tactical Training Instructor

Trainers to support the commander’s physical fitness training objectives.

(7) Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival (MCIWS). Plan,

coordinate, and execute the MCWST program for the battalion.

(8) Information Management Team. Coordinate with the S-3 to

disseminate upcoming events via all applicable means.

d. Coordinating Instructions. Marines will complete required annual

training to meet annual readiness requirements in accordance with the

references.

4. Administration and Logistics

a. Administration

(1) Letters of Instruction (LOI). It is the responsibility of the

Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) to draft the LOI needed for the specific

event. Once completed, it will be routed to the S-3 for review and concurrence.

LOI’s must be submitted to the S-3 no later than 30 days prior to the event.

(2) After Action Reports (AAR). Upon completion of a training event,

the training lead or company will complete an AAR. This AAR will be routed

through the company and then to the S-3 for review, and dissemination.

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(3) Risk Assessment Worksheets. Risk Assessment worksheets are

required for all major training events. The company or training lead is

responsible for completing the risk assessment worksheet and submitting it to

the S-3 for approval and signature routing, no less than 30 days prior to the

event. This will be done electronically with the Joint Risk Assessment Tool

(JRAT). JRAT is to be utilized for creating all risk assessment worksheets.

This is located at: https://jrat.safety.army.mil/login.aspx

(4) Training Reporting. All battalion level training events will be

submitted by the S-3 into the Marine Corps Training Information Management

System (MCTIMS). All section and company level training events will be

submitted in MCTIMS for certification by the company. All training submissions

will be done in accordance with the established training submission procedures.

b. Logistics

(1) Logistical Requirement Requests. All requests for gear and

materials that are required for an event will be requested through the

battalion logistics section. Requests must be submitted no less than 30 days

prior to an event.

(2) Venue Reservations. Requests for classrooms, fields, and other

training areas must be done through the S-3. Companies conducting company or

section level training can request non-battalion controlled spaces on their

own. Requests must be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the event.

Requests to utilize venues outside of the battalion controlled areas may

require additional lead time, and should be submitted as early as possible.

5. Command and Signal

a. Command. The point of contact for this bulletin is the Battalion

Operations Officer at (703) 784-6589.

b. Signal. This bulletin is effective the date signed.

R. J. SCHMIDT