R 221457Z SEP 25 MARADMIN 446/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE (RMD)// REF/A/DOC/CMC/2025// NARR/REF A IS THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS GUIDANCE FOR FORCE ALIGNMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL EFFICIENCY// POC 1. COL S.P. HOEWING/DIRECTOR, RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE (RMD)/TEL: (703) 571-4549/EMAIL: [email protected] POC 2. C.R. Horton/Executive Director/RMD-SD/Tel: (703)571-4588 / Email: [email protected].  POC 3. S. M.E. STONE/DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ANALYTICS & PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (DAPO)/ TEL: (703) 614-6374/ EMAIL: [email protected] POC 4. COL T.K. GALLAGHER JR/DIRECTOR, SAFETY DIVISION (SD)/ TEL:(703) 571-4557/ EMAIL: [email protected]. REMARKS/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.//