R 191348Z MAR 25 MARADMIN 141/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC PPO PO WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/RADIOLOGICAL, AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE READINESS REPORTING,  TRAINING, EQUIPPING, AND EXERCISE CERTIFICATION//  REF/A/DOC/NDS 2022/28MAR2022// REF/B/DOC/MCO 3000.13B/15JUL2020// REF/C/DOC/MCO 3400.11/13FEB2019// REF/D/DOC/MCO 3400.12/7FEB2025// REF/E/DOC/MCO 3400.3H/12MAR2019// REF/F/DOC/MCO 3500.11G/20JUL2021// REF/G/DOC/MCO 3501.1E/25FEB2019// REF/H/DOC/MCO 1553.10/23OCT2014// REF/I/DOC/MCO 1553.3B/23NOV2011// REF/J/DOC/CJCSM 3150.02B/25MAR2014// REF/K/DOC/MCO 3000.17/17OCT2013// REF/L/DOC/MCO 4000.58/19AUG2016// REF/M/DOC/MCO 4400.201/2MAR2020// REF/N/DOC/MCO 3440.8A/22NOV2016// REF/O/MSG/MARADMIN 651_22/14DEC2022// REF/P/DOC/DODD 1322.18/03OCT2019// REF/Q/DOC/CJCSI 3500.01J/13JAN2020// REF/R/DOC/CJCSM 3500.03E/20APR2015// REF/S/DOC/NAVMC 3500.78C/07APR2022// REF/T/DOC/MCO 5710.6D/24APR2020// REF/U/DOC/SECNAVINST 8120.20/15SEP2015// REF/V/MSG/MARADMIN 135_23/08MAR2023// NARR/ REF A, IS THE 2022 NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY. REF B,  IS MCO 3000.13B, MARINE CORPS READINESS REPORTING. REF C,  IS MCO 3400.11, COUNTERING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION  POLICY. REF D, IS MCO 3400.12, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL,  RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE (CBRND) PROGRAM. REF E, IS MCO 3400.3H, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, AND  NUCLEAR DEFENSE (CBRND) POLICY AND TRAINING. REF F, IS MCO  3500.11G, SERVICE LEVEL TRAINING EVENT PROGRAM. REF G, IS  MCO 3501.1E, MARINE CORPS COMBAT READINESS EVALUATION. REF  H, IS MCO 1533.10, MARINE CORPS TRAINING INFORMATION  MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES. REF I, IS  MCO 1553.3B, UNIT TRAINING MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. REF J, IS  CJCSM 3150.02B, IS THE GLOBAL STATUS OF RESOURCES AND  TRAINING SYSTEM. REF K, IS MCO 3000.17, MARINE CORPS  PREPOSITIONING PROGRAMS. REF L, IS MCO 4000.58,  PREPOSITIONING PROGRAMS TAILORING POLICY. REF M, IS THE MCO 4400.201, MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTY IN THE POSSESSION OF THE  MARINE CORPS. REF N, IS MCO 3440.8A, INSTALLATION CHEMICAL,  BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR, AND HIGH-YIELD  EXPLOSIVES(CBRNE) PREPAREDNESS. REF O, IS MARADMIN 651/22,  MARINE CORPS TRAINING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM  TRAINING CODES UPDATE IN SUPPORT OF CBRND MODERNIZATION IN  SUPPORT OF AUTOMATED REPORTING OF PERSONNEL TRAINED IN  CBRND IN DEFENSE READINESS REPORTING SYSTEM. REF P, IS DODD 1322.18, MILITARY TRAINING. REF Q, IS CJCSI 3500.01J,  JOINT TRAINING POLICY FOR THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED  STATES. REF R, IS CJCSM 3500.03E JOINT TRAINING MANUAL FOR  THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES. REF S IS NAVMC  3500.78C, CBRND TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL. REF T IS  MCO 5710.6D, MARINE CORPS SECURITY COOPERATION. REF U, IS  SECNAVINST 8120.20, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NUCLEAR. REF V,  IS MARADMIN 135/23, INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR CHEMICAL,  BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE READINESS  REPORTING, TRAINING, EQUIPPING, AND EXERCISE  CERTIFICATION. RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES.// POC/RICHARDSON JR, RUSSELL/CWO5/HQMC/PP&O/CBRND  OFFICER/TEL: 703-692-2576/EMAIL:  [email protected]// POC/BONILLA, NELSON/CWO4/HQMC/PP&O/CBRND OFFICER/TEL:  703-692-4273/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/GUZMAN, AARON/MGYSGT/HQMC/PP&O/CBRND CHIEF/TEL:  703-692-4257/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/INTEGRATED PROTECTION/HQMC/PP&O/OMB/ EMAIL:[email protected] GENTEX/REMARKS/1.  This is a HQMC PP&O (POP/POR/POF),  HQMC I&L (LPM/LPO/LPS), TECOM (MAGTF-TC G-3, Policy and Standards Division), MCICOM (G-3/5), MARFOR Readiness and Exercise Offices, and MEF Readiness and Exercise Offices  coordinated message. 2.  Purpose.  This MARADMIN provides interim guidance for  chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense  (CBRND) readiness reporting specific to training,  equipping, assessment/certification, per REF A through T. This MARADMIN cancels MARADMIN 135/23. 3.  Background.  In accordance with the references, units organize, train, equip, and certify, through exercise  scenarios, to ensure forces can perform required mission  essential tasks (MET) in CBRN environments.  This provides  properly trained Fleet Marine Forces (FMF) to combatant  and joint force commanders’ countering weapons of mass  destruction (CWMD) objectives.  The metrics for CBRND  training and equipment readiness have not kept pace with  changes in data systems and strategy requirements.  The  interim guidance in this MARADMIN will collect objective  unit and individual readiness data to inform policy  changes.  Commanders will report CBRND readiness using  current interim guidance. 4.  CBRND Training Factors.  CBRND training is divided  into five distinct factors listed in 4.A. through 4.E.   Commanders will calculate their units’ CBRND T-levels  based on the factors and report the reason code from the  table in 4.F. which best illustrates the limiting factor: 4.A.  FACTOR ONE: CBRN Individual Training Standards  (ITS). 4.A.1.  Criteria.  The 17 ITS are listed in REF D.  ITS  provide the essential skills personnel must master to  survive a CBRN incident and will be conducted through  classroom training, practical application, or field  training, as appropriate.  Units are encouraged to conduct  training separate from the Individual Protective  Equipment Confidence Exercise (IPECE).  If a unit does not  have organic CBRND personnel, commanders will coordinate  training support through higher headquarters.  Completion  of ITS is recorded in MCTIMS with code CB–CBRND ITS. 4.A.2.  Calculation:  Number of on-hand personnel who have  completed ITS in the last 12 months divided by total  personnel on-hand equals percent of trained personnel. 4.B.  FACTOR TWO: Individual Protective Equipment  Confidence Exercise. 4.B.1.  Criteria.  Completion of an IPECE within the  previous 12 months.  Completion does not need to have been  with the current unit.  If a unit does not have organic  CBRND personnel, commanders will coordinate training  support through higher headquarters.  Completion of IPECE  is recorded in MCTIMS with code CA-CBRND IPECE. 4.B.2.  Calculation: Number of deployable O/H strength who  have completed the IPECE in the last 12 months divided by  total deployable O/H strength equals IPECE completion  percentage. 4.C.  FACTOR THREE:  CBRN Monitor Team (formerly CBRN  Reconnaissance & Surveillance team) Training. 4.C.1.  Criteria.  The requirement in REF D Encl (1)  Paragraph 3.c.(2)(b) is cancelled.  CBRN monitor teams  employ chemical and radiological detection equipment to  inform the commanders decision making.  Commanders will  train two operators for each M-4 Joint Chemical Agent  Detector (TAMCN: C2014) on the unit table of equipment.   Commanders will provide team members initial and  sustainment team training for all detection equipment on  the unit’s table of equipment (T/E) in accordance with  REF D.  Commanders may determine if additional CBRN  monitor team members are required based on assigned  missions.  Assignment as team members and completion of initial training is recorded in MCTIMS with code CC–CBRND  Monitoring & Surveillance (Initial).  Sustainment  training is recorded in MCTIMS with code CD–CBRND  Monitoring & Surveillance (Quarterly). 4.C.2.  Calculation: Number of monitor team members  trained and current (quarterly sustainment completed)  divided by monitor team members required equals percentage  of trained monitor team members. 4.C.3.  Directed Comments: Number of team members  trained/number of team members required/percentage.   (Example: CBRN monitor teams: 1/8/13%) 4.D.  FACTOR FOUR: Decontamination Teams: 4.D.1.  Criteria.  The requirement in REF D Encl (1)  Paragraph 3.c.(4)(b) is cancelled.  Commanders will  determine the number and composition of their  decontamination teams based on tables of equipment, unit  of employment and mission analysis.  Initial and  sustainment training will be completed in accordance with  REF D.  Marine aircraft squadron commanders are required  to train personnel in aircraft decontamination IOT  maintain readiness and regenerate sorties.   Decontamination team members may also serve on monitor  teams.  Assignment as team members and completion of  initial training is recorded in MCTIMS with code CE–CBRND  Decontamination (Initial).  Sustainment training is  recorded in MCTIMS with code CF–CBRND Decontamination  (Quarterly). 4.D.2.  Calculation: Number of team members trained and  current (quarterly sustainment completed) divided by team  members required equals percent of team members trained. 4.D.3.  Directed Comments: In the CBRN Overall comments  box, enter the number of decontamination team members  trained/number of team members required/percent.  (Example:  CBRN decon teams: 24/36/67%) 4.E.  FACTOR FIVE: METs evaluated in a simulated CBRN  environment. 4.E.1.  Reference B requires commanders to assess their  units’ readiness to accomplish their missions in CBRN  environments.  This requires units to integrate relevant  simulated CBRN environments into training and exercises.   The baseline criteria for a simulated CBRN environment are  planning for CBRN threats and reacting to CBRN incidents  during a unit exercise.  Scenarios will exercise units’  staff planning processes and individual and collective  techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTP) to protect the  unit and sustain operations.  Where practical, commanders  will request and incorporate CBRN response augments into  scenarios. 4.E.2.  All Other Unit Types 4.E.2.A.  Commanders will review their METL and identify  which METs their units are realistically expected to  execute in CBRN environments. 4.E.2.B.  Commanders may request relief of MET training  requirements from the first general officer in the chain  of command or his delegate.  If a waiver is granted, the  commander will only assess CBRND readiness for the  remaining METs.   4.E.2.C.  Commanders must resubmit for relief of CBRND  training requirements after 12-months. 4.E.2.D.  Commanders relieved of all MET training  requirements will not factor MET assessment into the unit  T-level.  Regardless of MET training requirements,  commanders will still complete CBRND individual and team  training. 4.E.2.E.  Calculation: Number of METs assessed internally  in a simulated CBRN environment as Qualified Yes (Q) or  evaluated externally as Yes (Y) during an exercise (MCCRE,  SLTE, CERTEX, ETC.) in the past 12 months divided by  number of METs required to be trained for CBRN  environments equals percent of CBRN capable METs.   Commanders will not select T-1 unless all required METs  are assessed as (Y) in a simulated CBRN environment. 4.E.2.F.  Directed Comments.  In the CBRN Overall comments box, commanders will list all METs, a Y/Q/N assessment of  the unit’s ability to accomplish the MET in a CBRN  environment, and the date the MET was observed in a  simulated CBRN environment.  METs approved for CBRND  training relief will be listed as N/A with the date of  approval. (Example: MCT 1.6.1/Q/20221110 or MCT  4.5.7.3/N/A/20220501) 4.F.  Determining CBRND T-level: After calculating the  percentage for each of the required training factors, unit  commanders will select the requirement with the lowest  percentage and use the corresponding CBRND T-Rating reason  code (read in 6 columns): FACTOR         T-1       T-2       T-3       T-4    T-CODE ITS            >=85%     70-84%    55-69%    <55%   TNA IPECE          >=85%     70-84%    55-69%    <55%   TNF MONITOR TEAM   >=85%     70-84%    55-69%    <55%   TNC DECON TEAM     >=85%     70-84%    55-69%    <55%   TNC MET ASSESSMENT >=85%     70-84%    55-69%    <55%   TNB 4.F.1.  When multiple factors contribute to a reduced  T-rating, commanders shall select the reason code which  best communicates the shortfall. 4.F.2.  Reason Codes.  This MARADMIN suspends the use of  training codes TND, TNE, TNG, TNH, TNI, TNJ, TNL, TNN,  TNO, and TNQ identified in REF I.  An update will be  submitted to the appropriate defense office by PP&O for  applicable Marine Corps readiness reason codes identified  in REF H. 4.G.  Information related to CBRND training in REF H is  still applicable.  PP&O has identified the discrepancy in  terminology identified in REF H (CBRNE) and will update  this inaccuracy during the next review of this document. 5.  CBRND Equipment: Unit commanders will track CBRND  equipment IOT accomplish METs in a CBRN environment ISO  MAGTF, CCMD, JFC assigned mission (including exercises). 5.A.  General 5.A.1.  Per REF (B), (J), and (K) CBRND equipment supports General Purpose Force (GPF) units, identified personnel  aboard installations are issued prior to deployment, based  upon increased intelligence indications and warnings of a  CBRN threat.  CBRND equipment prepositioned, either afloat  or at ashore sites, is for sustainment of the MAGTF. 5.B.  CBRND Equipping.  Unit commanders retaining  reportable CBRN equipment will calculate and report their  unit’s CBRND supply readiness (S-Level) as identified in  REF B. 5.C.  Unit Accountability/Responsibility.  Per REF (M),  immediately upon unit receipt, delivery, or acceptance of  CBRND equipment, unit accountable officers, via their  appointed supply officer/accountable property officer,  will establish Marine Corps accountable property records  and maintain them using information technology. The  accountability of Marine Corps property throughout its  lifecycle will not be compromised by virtue of its status  (i.e., excess, obsolete or unserviceable) or physical  location (e.g., in-transit, in theater, or loaned to a  contractor). 5.D.  Readiness Reporting.  Per REF (B) and (J) all  serialized CBRND equipment (excluding individual issued  field protective mask) on-hand and identified on the  unit’s table of equipment (T/E) will be reported as  principal end items (PEI), class II CBRND equipment, or  consumables.  PEI will be reported within the CBRND tab of  DRRS by the unit S-4.  If PEI, class II CBRND equipment,  or consumable shelf-life issues / shortages occur while  deployed or in possession of the equipment, units will  utilize the best description reason code(s) identified  within REF H to assist HQMC/MCSC/SE/JS/DOD in mitigating  equipment shortfalls.  Note: Equipment in excess of the  unit’s T/E may be issued as determined by unit analysis  and MEF approval.  As determined by higher headquarters,  tasking in support of MAGTF, CCMD, or JFC operations /  exercises, GPF units with attached CBRN Response  capabilities required to carry out assigned missions will  report CBRN response equipment as mission essential  equipment (MEE) and identify this equipment as MEE on unit DRRS reports. 5.E.  Information related to CBRND equipment in REF L is  still applicable.  PP&O has identified the discrepancy in  terminology identified in REF L (CBRND-E & NBCDE) and will  update this inaccuracy during the next review of this  document. 5.F.  Units assigned Marine Corps Task (MCT) 6.4 as a MET  will not report CBRN response training or equipment in the  CBRND tab of DRRS.  These will be reported the same as all  other METS in the core or assigned mission tabs. 6.  CBRND Evaluation and Certification.  The evaluation  and certification of a unit’s ability to conduct METs  under simulated CBRN environment can be accomplished by  identified events in paragraphs 6.A. or 6.B. of this  MARADMIN. 6.A.  Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) 6.A.1.  In accordance with REF F, GPF baseline CBRND  training identified in section 4.C. of this MARADMIN will  be assessed during a unit’s MCCRE, which evaluates the  effectiveness of the command’s CBRND training and the  unit’s ability to execute related METs and respond to /  recover from a CBRN event/hazard.  This will ensure the  unit’s ability to support MAGTF operations/tasks and  CCMD/JFC CWMD mission requirements. 6.A.2.  Commanders will include CBRND personnel in the  preparation and planning for upcoming MCCRE per REF F to  ensure deliberate planning and inclusion of a realistic,  intelligence modeled CBRN scenario, IOT evaluate the  unit’s proficiency to accomplish METs while operating in a  CBRN environment. 6.A.3.  CBRND information related to REF E is still  applicable.  PP&O has identified the discrepancy in  terminology identified in REF F (NBC) and will update this  inaccuracy during the next review of this document.  CBRND  evaluations will be conducted by CBRND officers or SNCOs. 6.B.  Service Level Training Event (SLTE).  Sections 6.B.1. through 6.B.5. are in accordance with REF E. 6.B.1.  Marine Air Ground Task Force-Training Command  (MAGTF-TC).  MAGTF-TC facilitates and assesses CBRND  training and readiness standards based on units Core METs. 6.B.2.  MEFs will slate MSC CBRND personnel during the  MARFORCOM Synchronization Conference to align with and  support Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) and Adversary  Force Exercise (AFX) infantry battalions beginning in  Fiscal Year 2025. 6.B.3.  MAGTF-TC will develop CBRND training objectives  within SLTE events IOT ensure Commanders across the MAGTF  are able to employ CBRND capabilities ISO the MAGTF,  CCMDs, and JFCs. 6.B.4.  MAGTF-TC will develop CBRND/response training  objectives into Marine Corps Tactical and Operations Group  (MCTOG) and Marine Corps Logistics Operations Group  (MCLOG) curriculum IOT increase deliberate and rapid CBRND  planning proficiency across the force. 6.B.5.  MAGTF-TC will identify required external support  and source required augments through Force Sync  Conferences. 7.  Nuclear Weapons Accident Incident Exercise (NUWAIX).   In accordance with REF T, this exercise is required for  DOD, State, and Federal Agencies to coordinate and wargame  the loss of custody of a strategic munition or incident/  accident. 8.  If CBRND readiness reporting, training, equipping, and  certification requirements are conflicting, this MARADMIN  will take precedence until updates in REF A and C are  published.  MSC/MEF readiness officers and chiefs,  assisted by CBRND personnel, will assist subordinate unit  readiness officers in the implementation of these  reporting standards.  Conflicting guidance will be  reported to the CBRND POCs identified in this MARADMIN. 9.  Interim guidance will be formalized in future  revisions of REF B and REF D where applicable. 10.  Units are encouraged to contact their respective  MARFOR/MEF/MSC readiness officers for clarification  related to the content of this MARADMIN. 11.  Release authorized by Major General Jason L. Morris,  Director, Operations Division, Plans, Policies, and  Operations.//