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BLUE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS) PROCUREMENT AND TRAINING

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R 291717Z AUG 24 MARADMIN 398/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC PPO PO// SUBJ/BLUE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS) PROCUREMENT AND TRAINING//  REF/A/DOC/ UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (USD) MEMORANDUM FOR BLUE SUAS//(U//FOUO)//  REF/B/DOC/ NAVMC 3500.107_//(U//FOUO)// REF/C/DOC/ NAVMC 1200.1_//(U//FOUO)// REF/D/DOC/ CJCSI 3255.01 CH 1//(U//FOUO)//  REF/E/DOC/ CNAF M-3710.9//(U//FOUO)// REF/F/DOC/ SOUM 08-16//(U//FOUO)// REF/G/DOC/ MCO 5100.29_//(U/FOUO)// REF/H/DOC/ OUSD MEMORANDUM 2020-O0015//(U/FOUO)// REF/I/DOC/ UAS CAT 3 IFC FOR NON-POR GROUP 1 AND 2 UAS FOR SHORE-BASED /AND SHIPBOARD OPERATIONS// NARR/REF A IS THE EXCEPTION TO POLICY REQUIREMENT FOR BLUE SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM. REF B IS THE TRAINING AND  READINESS MANUAL. REF C IS THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL  SPECIALTIES MANUAL. REF D IS THE JOINT UNMANNED AIRCRAFT  SYSTEMS MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS DIRECTIVE. REF E IS THE GUIDANCE FOR THE OPERATION OF DEPARTMENT OF NAVY GROUP 1  AND 2 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. REF F IS THE TECOM SAFETY OF USE MEMORANDUM; SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS USE  WITHIN INSTALLATION RANGES AND TRAINING AREAS. REF G  DETAILS SAFETY PROGRAM STANDARDS AND MISHAP REPORTING  REQUIREMENTS FOR UAS OPERATIONS. REF H IS A MEMORANDUM  FROM THE OUSD FOR THE PROHIBITION OF PROCUREMENT OF  FOREIGN-MADE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. REF I IS THE UAS  CAT 3 IFC FOR NON-POR GROUP 1 AND 2 UAS FROM  COMNAVAIRSYSCOM.// POC/MSGT/B. W. POWELL/PPO POF/EMAIL:  [email protected]/TEL: 703-614-4300//  POC/LTCOL/M. I. BRIDE/PPO POF/EMAIL:  [email protected]/TEL: 703-692-4289 REMARKS/ 

  1. Purpose.  This MARADMIN was developed to align Service  policy with reference (a) and the Under Secretary of  Defense (USD) who has authorized the procurement and  operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS)  identified on the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Blue UAS  Cleared List. A digital Blue UAS Handbook is being created and released by DC CD&I in conjunction with this message  and will provide guidance for purchasing and using these  systems as well as training Marines to operate them. The  handbook can be found on the Intelligent Robotics and  Autonomous Systems (IRAS) SharePoint at https:(slash) (slash)usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/DCCDI/SitePages/ DistroD/Intelligent-Robotics-and-Autonomous-Systems.aspx.  This MARADMIN provides interim guidance for training  Marines on these particular platforms until appropriate  orders and references can be updated and new courses  created.\
  2. Guidance.  This MARADMIN provides Service guidance on  procurement and operation of Blue UAS, Blue UAS core  skills introduction, and SUAS-Evaluator training for  7316s.  2.a. Blue UAS. 2.a.1. SUAS on the DIU Blue UAS cleared list do not  require a Department of Defense (DoD) Exception to Policy  (ETP) as defined by reference (a). 2.a.2. Systems on the DIU Blue UAS Cleared List (https: (slash)(slash)www.diu.mil/blue-uas-cleared-list) have gone through the DIU approval process. For this message, end  user refers to either the unit purchasing the Blue UAS or  the Marine operating the system. In order for DIU approval to be applicable, the following conditions must be met: 2.a.2.a.  The end user shall operate the UAS only after  gaining reciprocity on the DIU Authority to Operate (ATO). ATO reciprocity is the responsibility of the end user and  shall be accomplished using the procedure outlined in the  Blue UAS Handbook, managed by DC CD&I. Unit UAS Program  Managers (PMs) can coordinate through the POCs listed on  this MARADMIN for current Marine Corps ATOs. 2.a.2.b.  The end user’s command understands and accepts  the risks associated with operating a UAS as described in  the ATO and associated security guidance. This may include disconnected/non-networked operations according to the  ATO. Additional network connections may require updates to an existing ATO or initiation of a new Risk Mitigation  Framework package. 2.a.2.c.  The end user must register with DIU on the  CAC-enabled site (https:(slash)(slash)blueuas.diu.mil) by  selecting Register Your Blue UAS Platform and ensure that  their contact information is kept current via the DIU  website to ensure they receive applicable system and  security notifications. 2.a.2.d.  The end user shall ensure that UAS software  versions and hardware part numbers match the data  identified on the DIU Blue UAS Cleared list and that no  software or hardware modifications have been made to the  UAS that would violate the ATO. 2.a.2.e.  The UAS shall not include any payload that would interface with UAS critical components as defined by  reference (h) unless it is part of the baseline  configuration identified in the applicable ATO. 2.a.2.f.  The end user shall not integrate any payloads  not covered by the applicable ATO, or that would be  considered a critical component as defined by reference  (h) that originates from a National Defense Authorization  Act (NDAA) covered foreign country. Units should contact  their S-6/G-6, ISSM, EMSO, and Security Manager for  guidance and obtain permission for any payload that  electronically emits.  3.a.2.g.  The end user shall adhere to all applicable  Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Service, and  federal regulations, policies, and agreements (e.g.  airspace access, airworthiness, training, medical,  oversight requirements, etc.). 2.a.2.h.  The end user must receive Information Technology Procurement Review and Approval System (ITPRAS) approval  prior to purchase.  Additional instructions are contained  in the digital Blue UAS Handbook per paragraph 1. 2.a.3. Units are authorized to procure and/or operate any  Group 1 UAS on the DIU Blue UAS cleared list. Group 2  systems are only authorized from the DIU Blue UAS cleared  list if they are operated solely in a fixed tether mode,  or if the unit has PMOS 7316 Marines assigned to them.  Group 3 or larger systems from the DIU Blue UAS cleared  list are not authorized for procurement.  2.a.4.  DIU Blue UAS systems are only authorized to be  operated by Marines in accordance with references (b),  (c), (d), (e), and (i). 2.a.4.a. Reference (i) can be found on the IRAS SharePoint at https:(slash)(slash)usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/DCCDI/ SitePages/DistroD/Intelligent-Robotics-and-Autonomous- Systems.aspx. If a system is not listed on reference (i)  users should contact the POCs above.  2.a.5.  Marine Corps Installation Ranges and Training  Areas. Blue UAS systems are DOD approved systems, and  their operators must have appropriate Service authorized  training in order to operate Blue UAS systems on Marine  Corps Installation Ranges and Training Areas. These  systems are in compliance with the requirements of  reference (f), specifically sections 3.a, 3.c, and 3.g.  These systems shall be regarded as program of record (POR) systems for range and training area scheduling.  2.a.6.  Blue UAS systems are not Program of Record SUAS  and there is no support from the SUAS Program Office  (PMA-263).  Each unit is responsible for all  administrative, training, maintenance, and safety  requirements, as well as any additional financial or  personnel requirements. 2.a.7.  Blue UAS systems and operations must adhere to the safety standards and mishap reporting requirements  established by the unit’s ground safety program in  accordance with reference (g). 2.b.  Blue UAS CORE Skill Introduction. 2.b.1.  Blue UAS Group 1 Operators are not required to  train at a formal learning center, such as Training and  Logistic Support Activity (TALSA) or 7316 SUAS  Schoolhouse. To qualify as a Blue UAS Group 1 Operator,  Marines must first complete the computer-based Basic  Unmanned Qualification (BUQ) course, available at  https:(slash)(slash)suasman.josce.mil. After completing  this course, they will undergo Initial Qualification  Training (IQT) for the specific Type/Model/Series (T/M/S)  UAS, which is provided by the T/M/S manufacturer. The  training curriculum must be approved by the unit's  Aircraft Reporting Custodian (ARC), and the procurement of Blue UAS must be approved by the unit Commander. 2.b.2.  Reference (b) will be updated to include Non-POR  (NPOR) training events. This update will incorporate an  IQT instructor training phase, which will be conducted by  the local TALSA. This training will enable qualified and  designated Marines to return to their units and conduct  in-house training for SUAS approved by the DIU Blue list.  Until these updates to reference (b) are officially  published, Marines are only authorized to receive vendor  training that has been approved by their ARC.
  3.  7316 SUAS Operator. 3.a.  Marines holding the PMOS 7316, and that meet the  prerequisites, are able to attend a SUAS Evaluator  (SUAS-E) course at one of the four Training and Logistic  Support Activity (TALSA) locations until reference (b) is  updated and a Training and Education Command (TECOM)  approved course is established. Upon completion of the  SUAS-E course the Marine will be qualified as a Primary  SUAS-Evaluator for the purposes of conducting 2000 level  currency, refresher, and annual evaluation training.
  4.  Admin and Logistics. 4.a. Requests to waive any portion of this MARADMIN may be submitted electronically to the PP&O POCs listed above.
  5.  Command and Signal. 5.a.  Command.  Applicable to the total force. 5.b.  Signal. This message is effective on the date  signed.
  6.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General J. W.  Bierman, Deputy Commandant, Plans Policies, and  Operations. 
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