R 061914Z MAY 25 MARADMIN 218/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC PPO/PL// SUBJ/POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR SUPPORT OF MARINE CORPS TRAINING MISSION - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (MCTM-UAE)// REF/A/DOC/CMC DECISION ON MCTM SERVICE SUPPORT FY25-29/05 SEP 2024/ REF/B/DOC/AE-P-TAM UAE FMS CASE/SEP 2024// REF/C/DOC/AE-P-LAG UAE FMS CASE/SEP 2024// REF/D/DOC/AMEMB UAE/27 JAN 2015// REF/E/MCO 5710.6D/CMC/24 APR 2020// REF/F/DOC/DOD/SAMM/5105.38-M/30 APR 2012// REF/G/DOC/DOD/7000.14-R/FMR/VOL 15/SEPT 2023// REF/H/MARADMIN 522/20/CHANGE TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FOREIGN SECURITY FORCE (FSF)/OPERATIONAL ADVISOR FMOS 0571// REF/I/ORDER/DOS/13 FAM 301.4// REF/J/MEMO/OUSD/SPECIAL VETTING PROCESS/18 NOV 2021// REF/K/MCWP/7-10/MARINE CORPS COMPONENCY// REF/L/MARADMIN 702/19/GUIDANCE REGARDING INITIATION OF OVERSEAS SCREENING// REF/M/MCO 5510.20C/DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO FOREIGN GOVERMENTS AND OTHER INTERESTS NARR/REF A IS THE CMC DECISION TO CONTINUE MCTM-UAE FY25-29 WITH UPDATED DIRECTION FOR MCTM STRUCTURE AND EXPECTATION OF SERVICE SUPPORT TO UAE PRESIDENTIAL GUARD CONUS TRAINING AND EXERCISES. REF B IS THE FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS) AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE USG AND THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES FOR THE MARINE CORPS TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO THE UAE PRESIDENTIAL GUARD. REF C IS THE EXERCISE AND LOGISTICS FMS CASE FOR TRAINING SUPPORT DURING CONUS DEPLOYMENTS. REF D IS THE APPROVED MEMORANDUM REQUESTING MCTM-UAE PCS-ASSIGNMENT CHANGE. REF E IS MARINE CORPS ORDER 5710.6.D SECURITY COOPERATION. REF F IS THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SECURITY ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT MANUAL 5105.38-M. REF G IS THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION VOLUME 15: “SECURITY COOPERATION POLICY” UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (COMPTROLLER). REF H IS THE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARDING OF THE FMOS OF 0571. REF I IS THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ORDER THAT IDENTIFIES PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PERSONNEL UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY. REF J OUTLINES SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SPECIAL VETTING PROCESS FOR INTERNATIONAL MILITARY STUDENTS. REF K IS THE MARINE CORPS WARFIGHTING PUBLICATION (MCWP) THAT ADDRESSES THE PRINCIPLES OF MARINE CORPS COMPONENCY. REF L IS GUIDANCE TO THE FORCE AND AMPLIFYING INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING OVERSEAS SCREENING PROCESS. REF M ESTABLISHES POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND AUTHORITIES WITHIN THE USMC FOR DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF FOREIGN GOVERMENTS AND THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESSING OF VISIT REQUESTS FROM FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. POC/R. MORGAN/MAJ/PPO/PLU/TEL: (703)692-4367/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/B. CROKER/CIV/PPO/PLU/TEL: (703)693-1365/ EMAIL: [email protected] POC/D. HOWARD/CIV/ TECOM SECURITY ASSISTANCE/TEL: (757) 444-7390/ EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/S. BUNTING/MAJ/COMUSMARCENT/TEL: (813)827-4187/ EMAIL: <[email protected]>// POC/P. DIFFLEY//CIV/PP&O PO SOUTH/TEL:(757)962-4430 EXT 2260/ EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/A. DAVIU/COL/MCTM-UAE/TEL: 971 50 812-6479/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/T.MOULDER/LTCOL/MCTM-UAE/TEL: 971 50 616 5989/EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. Per REF A-M, the following guidance updates Service policy and procedures to support the continued planning, execution, and sustainment of the Marine Corps Training Mission – United Arab Emirates (MCTM-UAE) and associated Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases through 2029. This MARADMIN provides updated Service-level guidance regarding personnel assignment policy, pre-deployment training requirements for inbound MCTM-UAE Marines, and procedures for requesting support from the Fleet Marine Force and supporting establishment for CONUS-based training and exercise events with the UAE Presidential Guard (PG). This MARADMIN supersedes and cancels MARADMIN 123/17. 2. Background. 2.A. MCTM-UAE is a Title 22-authorized security assistance mission executed by the Marine Corps to train and advise the UAE PG. Since April 2011, this mission has consisted of two primary components: Marine advisors assigned in-country with the PG Headquarters and with brigade-level units; and annual CONUS deployments for training (DFT) of PG units to train and exercise with Marine units at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, CA; Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC), Bridgeport, CA; Camp Pendleton (CPEN), CA; and Camp Lejeune, NC (CLNC). 2.B. IAW REF A, the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) has re-committed to both components of this mission through the end of FY29, but with new limits for MCTM-UAE structure and Service support of PG CONUS DFTs. The Marine Corps will continue to be financially reimbursed for personnel assigned to MCTM-UAE and for CONUS training activities through the extension of related FMS cases with the UAE. 2.C. Changes to the manpower structure and to the design of engagements reflect an understanding that the USMC-UAE PG relationship has matured from small-unit tactical advisors to brigade-level advisors focused on task organization, unit training management, and facilitation of CONUS training events, exercises, and bilateral engagement. 2.D. Within the context of CMC planning guidance and USMC security cooperation strategy, the Marine Corps intends to transition its partnership with the UAE PG from FMS training to regular Title 10 engagement. This transition includes the off-ramp of Permanent Change of Station Orders (PCSO)-assigned Marines to the MCTM-UAE program by the end of FY29. Marines assigned to MCTM-UAE FY25-29 will assist MARCENT planners in developing an off-ramp plan and support communication of the plan to USEMB Abu Dhabi and UAE leadership. 3. Policy. 3.A. Personnel Assignment. 3.A.1. MCTM-UAE will be staffed via PCSO until the end of FY29 to provide flexibility in Marine assignments and to enhance relationships and rapport with foreign military officials. The preferred sourcing will be for two-year, accompanied orders. One-year, unaccompanied orders will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 3.A.2. PCSO require losing commands to take specific actions and provide oversight on critical pre-PCS requirements necessary to prepare and train Marines before reporting to MCTM-UAE. 3.A.3. IAW REF I, MCTM-UAE Marines, and their families, if accompanied, must be medically qualified for world-wide deployment, per standard DON medical screening processes, and subsequent in-country Department of State/U.S. Embassy (DOS/USEMB) medical authorities. 3.A.4. Upon receipt of PCSO, Marines will receive reporting instructions from the MCTM-UAE Officer in Charge (OIC) detailing the requirements for PCS and pre-PCS training. 3.A.5. In addition to traditional service component functions, the Commander of Marine Forces Central Command (COMUSMARCENT) will exercise administrative control (ADCON) of MCTM-UAE Marines to include pay, entitlements, awards, and assisting with coordination of MCTM-UAE Marines’ pre-PCS requirements. 3.A.6. IAW Title 22 authorities, MCTM-UAE personnel operate under chief of mission authority and are prohibited from participating in contingency, combat, or other operations with the UAE PG. 3.B. Pre-Deployment Training for Marines Assigned to MCTM-UAE. 3.B.1. The Pre-Deployment Training Program (PTP), conducted annually for inbound MCTM-UAE Marines, will consist of three training packages: 3.B.1.A. IAW REF H, USMC-led foreign advisor training tailored to the MCTM-UAE Mission, such as the modified Marine Advisor Course (MAC). 3.B.1.B. IAW REF I, Foreign Area Counter Threat (FACT) training through the DOS Foreign Service Institute. 3.B.1.C. IAW REF M, training, as required, on the duties relating to the arrival and escort of foreign military personnel on Marine Corps installations and the policies and procedures governing the disclosure of military information to representatives of foreign governments. Completion of the following training will be at the direction of the MCTM-UAE OIC before or after arrival in UAE: 3.B.1.C.1 International Military Student Office Manager (IMSO). MCTM-UAE personnel may be called upon to act as IMSO for PG soldiers participating in USMC courses. The IMSO course is provided virtually by the Defense Security Cooperation University; contact the TECOM Security Assistance (SA) Branch to coordinate course entry. 3.B.1.C.2 Contact Officer training. MCTM-UAE personnel will on occasion act as contact officers for visiting delegations of PG. Contact officer training is always available on MARINENET (course number: FDO2CTOF01). 3.B.1.C.3 Foreign Disclosure Officer training. MCTM-UAE personnel are required to be well-versed in the subject of Foreign Disclosure. This is key to identifying and protecting information that is not releasable to international partners. FDO course is in-person and available at multiple USMC installations throughout the year. Contact the PLU CENTCOM Desk Officer for list of available times and dates. 3.B.2. Personnel in receipt of PCSO to MCTM-UAE will execute FMS case-funded Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) to identified locations for training prior to detaching from the losing command. MCTM-UAE OIC will provide coordination instructions to losing commands. 3.B.3. Temporary Duty Under Instruction (TEMINS) is not a viable option for PTP due to constraints of scheduling the required training and the requirements of the PCS cycle. 3.B.4. MARCENT will provide a line of accounting (LOA) for TAD orders to support pre-PCS training. Training and travel are FMS-case funded, via MARCENT disbursal and oversight. 3.B.5. Receipt of the 0571, Foreign Security Force (FSF) Operational Advisor Free Military Occupational Specialty (FMOS). 3.B.5.A. IAW REF H, Marines assigned to MCTM who complete the modified MAC must complete a minimum of six (6) months as a PG advisor prior to eligibility for the 0571 FMOS. 3.B.5.B. MCTM Marines who participate in other Services’ or interagency advisor training in lieu of the modified MAC must receive a waiver from HQMC PP&O PLU prior to eligibility for the 0571 FMOS. 3.B.5.C. MCTM-UAE OIC is the approving authority for MCTM Marines applying for 0571 FMOS. MARCENT IPAC or the gaining IPAC of a Marine completing a MCTM tour may process the approved 0571 FMOS. 3.C. UAE PG CONUS Training and Exercise Events. 3.C.1. Background. The PG participates in CONUS-based training, exercises, and other bilateral engagement to build readiness, improve interoperability with USMC units, and to develop expeditionary competency. The Marine Corps supports these events because they align to USMC and CENTCOM security cooperation objectives and foster positive relations with a strategic regional partner. Support from the Fleet Marine Force is essential to the success of CONUS engagements with the UAE PG and to the resilience of the overall partnership. 3.C.2. IAW REF A, and in recognition of current fleet operational tempo, the CMC has approved a new limit of (4) PG CONUS DFTs per fiscal year FY25-29. Annual PG CONUS DFTs will be the following types unless otherwise requested and approved via formal message traffic to DC PP&O: 1x DFT CPEN, 1x DFT CLNC, 1x integration in Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE), 1x Mountain Warfare Training Exercise (MTX). 3.C.3. In alignment with the maturing nature of the partnership, the leaders of both forces desire a greater focus on regular bilateral exercises and interoperability engagement (Title 10 authority), while retaining the ability to conduct formal training (Title 22 authority). It is expected that the PG detachments will execute both Title 10 activity and Title 22 training with Marine units during CONUS DFTs. This requires careful planning and design of each DFT iteration to ensure appropriate identification of the authority to conduct an activity and to capture full reimbursement of USMC cost for the Title 22 training. 3.C.3.A. MARCENT, ICW PP&O PLU, will assist MCTM-UAE in determining the appropriate Title authority of a UAE PG – USMC activity where ambiguity exists. MARCORSYCOM-International Programs (MCSC-IP) and TECOM SA Branch will determine if an activity can be reimbursed by the FMS cases in REF B and C. 3.C.3.A.1. For unique training requirements that are requested by the UAE PG and not covered under current case language, case amendments may take 6 months or more to complete. 3.C.3.B. Formal Training under Title 22 authority. For CONUS DFT events that include USMC curriculum-based instruction, or a program of instruction (POI) led exclusively by Marine instructors, the UAE PG soldiers receiving training will be considered International Military Students (IMS), and they must travel on Invitational Travel Orders (ITO). Formal training from the Marine Corps to the PG is funded via the FMS case listed in REF B. Participation in a formal course at any Marine Corps unit or training institution, such as MCMWTC, or a driver course for tactical vehicles, falls within this category. 3.C.3.B.1. Throughout the planning cycle of each DFT, MCTM-UAE shall notify TECOM SA Branch of any formal training planned for execution during a PG CONUS DFT. TECOM SA Branch requires no less than 90 days prior to DFT execution to complete activity costing. USMC units instructing UAE personnel shall provide a training POI and training costs to TECOM SA Branch. TECOM SA Branch will provide the Activity Costing Worksheet (ACW) and assist unit in determination of cost. 3.C.3.B.2. Units and/or schools must have an IMSO designated when IMS on ITO are participating in a course. An IMSO is designated in writing by the unit or schoolhouse commander after completion of online training. MCTM-UAE will provide IMSOs for any unit or schoolhouse without a designated IMSO where PG students are participating in formal training. 3.C.3.C. Bilateral Training and Exercises under Title 10 authorities. For CONUS engagements or exercises during which Marines and PG soldiers are training together, or PG are training unilaterally, PG soldiers will be considered foreign visitors and will travel on an approved foreign visit request (FVR). For FY25-29, Unit Enhancement Training (UET) or participation as an exercise force during an SLTE will fall within this category. Administrative and logistic support provided to the PG will be funded via the FMS case identified in REF C. 3.C.3.C.1. Partner forces under an approved FVR must be managed by a trained and designated Contact Officer (see section 3.B.6.B above). MCTM-UAE will work with FDOs, base security, and host units to establish the escort plan for PG on USMC installations. Base commanders shall provide appropriate guidance to MCTM contact officers. 3.C.3.D. When a CONUS PG event or exercise includes both formal training and bilateral exercise, the PG soldiers participating in the formal training will be on ITOs for the duration of the event, all others will be accounted for on an approved FVR. 3.C.3.E. IAW REF M, exercise design will dictate escort requirements. MCTM-UAE and hosting units are responsible for developing an appropriate escort plan per the requirements for ITOs or FVRs. MCTM-UAE will ensure both types of escorts are planned for CONUS PG events with formal training and bilateral, or unilateral, training. 3.C.3.F. Visa applications and process will be in accordance with the separate requirements for FVR and ITO. 3.C.4. Force Sourcing for PG CONUS DFTs: 3.C.4.A. Annual Plan. NLT 30 Apr, MCTM-UAE shall publish Embassy message traffic to COMUSMARCENT articulating a consolidated feasibility-of-support (FOS) request for PG COUNUS DFTs for the following fiscal year. 3.C.4.A.1. MARCENT will review, validate, and forward the annual plan via NIPR Automated Message Handling System (AMHS) to PP&O PLU. PP&O PLU will review, endorse, and forward the validated plan to prospective force providers, supporting organizations, and host installations. PP&O POC(S) will ensure MCTM-UAE requirements are registered in the Force Management Tool (FMT). 3.C.4.A.2. PP&O PLU recommends informal coordination throughout the planning cycle between MCTM-UAE, stakeholder organizations, and the intended, or likely, force providers for each event in the annual plan. 3.C.4.B. Force sourcing and response to Annual Plan: 3.C.4.B.1. PP&O PLU requests official AMHS response to the PG CONUS DFT annual plan from MARFOR force providers and supporting establishment (TECOM, MCICOM) NLT 31 July. Force providers shall respond in the FMT concurrent to and aligned with AMHS response to PP&O PLU. 3.C.4.B.2. Force Sync Conferences (FSC) are the primary forum for adjudicating sourcing solutions to PG CONUS DFT requirements. MCTM-UAE, will send a representative to FSC, as necessary, to brief requested support and, ICW MARCENT representatives, advocate with MARFORPAC/I MEF, MARFORCOM/II MEF, MARFORRES, and MARSOC for sourcing solutions to PG CONUS DFTs. 3.C.4.B.2.A. PG CONUS DFTs will be included as sourcing requirements in the Marine Corps Bulletin (MCBUL) 3120. 3.C.4.B.3. Supporting unit requirements: A MARFOR/MEF commitment to support one of the (4) annual PG CONUS DFTs is an agreement to provide both of the following supporting units or unit detachments: 3.C.4.B.3.A. Partnering Unit. A cohesive, combat arms unit that conducts bilateral tactical training with the PG unit. The training or exercise objectives will vary by event and PG unit. 3.C.4.B.3.B. Exercise Implementation Unit (hosting unit). A unit or task-organized detachment, separate from the partner unit, that provides administrative and logistical hosting support to satisfy USMC installation requirements and all safety regulations and policies. General responsibilities include escort duties, coordinating ammunition support, coordinating target support, tactical vehicle provisioning and maintenance, line of accounting support, medical support, and range safety structure personnel. 3.C.4.B.3.B.1. The Exercise Implementation Unit or adjacent unit shall assist MCTM-UAE with range and training area reservations in the Range Facility Management Support System or other required method. 3.C.4.B.3.B.2. ICW MCTM-UAE exercise coordinators, communicate with base/installation security to ensure all requirements for foreign visitor base access are satisfied. 3.C.4.B.4. MEFs are encouraged to align/incorporate UETs to existing training events to reduce negative impacts to the Fleet Marine Force and to address partnering and coalition operations mission essential tasks (MET). 3.C.4.B.5. When these resources are under MEF control, MEFs should provide range control, ammunition storage, lodging, dining, and medical support as required and identified during the UET/MTX/SLTE planning process. 3.C.4.C. Force sourcing challenges: 3.C.4.C.1. The authority to cancel a PG CONUS DFT sourcing requirement is held by DC PP&O unless the cancellation is requested by the UAE PG via MCTM-UAE. In the latter case, PP&O POC(S) may cancel the requirement in FMT and PP&O PLU will communicate cancellation to all force provider stakeholders. 3.C.4.C.2. For the (2) annual UETs, one at CLNC and one at CPEN, if a Partnering Unit and/or an Exercise Implementation Unit cannot be sourced during the PG requested dates, the intended supporting MARFOR/MEF, ICW MARCENT and MCTM-UAE, will identify alternate supportable dates or request alternate supporting units from adjacent force providers to include MARFORRES and MARSOC. 3.C.4.C.2.A. If the PG cannot adjust to alternate dates made available and no adjacent force provider support is available, the intended supporting MARFOR/MEF Commander shall reclama the UET sourcing requirement from the MCBUL 3120 NLT 90 days prior to UET execution. 3.C.4.C.3. For the (1) annual MTX and (1) annual SLTE integration, if a Partnering Unit and/or Exercise Implementation Unit cannot be sourced during the PG requested dates, MARCENT, ICW MCTM-UAE, will work with force providers and exercise stakeholders to identify alternate dates, or alternate MTX/SLTE iterations that are supportable for PG participation. 3.C.4.C.3.A. If no solution can be found, COMUSMARCENT shall request cancellation of PG participation in MTX or SLTE via AMHS to DC PP&O NLT 90 days prior to UET execution. 3.C.4.D. Additional or Detailed Support Requests to the Annual Plan. 3.C.4.D.1. After MARFOR/MEF acceptance of the Annual Plan, MARCENT will validate and forward subordinate or detailed support request from MCTM-UAE to MARFOR/MEF force providers, info PP&O PLU. PP&O PLU will interject only in the case of non-concurrence to requested support. PP&O POC(S) will register MARCENT-validated, detailed support requests in FMT. 3.C.4.D.2. It is recommended that MARFORs and MEFs delegate DIRLAUTH between MARCENT, MCTM, and the intended supporting units for detailed planning or additional support requests subordinate to the annual plan. 3.C.4.D.3. For additional, and/or MOS-specific support requests that are deemed unsupportable by force providers, MCTM-UAE, ICW MARCENT, will consider the necessity of the support to successful completion of the DFT and determine if alternate training and exercise objectives can be accomplished. 3.C.4.E. Planning cycle events for PG CONUS DFTs will be published via AMHS or Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2). In the case of SLTE integration, PG CONUS DFT planning cycle events will mirror set dates for Marine SLTE planning. 3.C.4.F. MCTM-UAE will provide Foreign Disclosure oversight or coordinate with CONUS FDOs to ensure products and briefs visible or provided to the UAE during planning cycle events or the execution of training or exercises are Unclassified or cleared for release to UAE. 4. Tasks. 4.A. DEPUTY COMMANDANT, PLANS, POLICIES, AND OPERATIONS (PP&O) 4.A.1. Function as the Service approval authority for modifications to the scope and manning of MCTM-UAE. 4.A.2. Provide policy oversight to TECOM SA Branch and MCSC-IP in support of case management. 4.A.3. PLU provide Service-level review and endorsement of annual PG CONUS DFT plan. 4.A.4. POC(S) register Tactical Partnering Unit and Exercise Implementation Unit requirements for UET, MTX, and SLTE integration in FMT. 4.A.5. As required, review MARCENT-endorsed, ad hoc FOS requests for supplemental Marine Corps support to PG training. 4.B. DEPUTY COMMANDANT, MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS (M&RA). 4.B.1. NLT 15 January annually, issue PCSO to inbound MCTM-UAE Marines based on the current DC PPO-endorsed and CD&I-approved manning document for MCTM-UAE. 4.B.2. Due to the numerous USMC, U.S. Department of State, and Emirati administrative and medical screening requirements, insert into the PCSO the following statement: “Complete the medical and administrative pre-deployment screening and other requirements NLT 120 days prior to reporting date,” to ensure PCS assignment requirements are properly satisfied in a timely manner. 4.B.3. Comply with the sourcing timelines outlined in para 5. 4.B.4. To support specific PCSO requirements, include the following statements in PCS orders: 4.B.4.1. “YOU ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A NO-FEE, DIPLOMATIC (BLACK) PASSPORT FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.” 4.B.4.2. “PRIOR TO DETACHING PARENT COMMAND, YOU WILL ATTEND PTP TRAINING. DATES, TAD REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS, AND DTS FUNDING DATA WILL BE PROVIDED BYMCTM/MARCENT VIA SEPARATE CORRESPONDENCE. YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED FOR THISASSIGNMENT UNTIL PTP TRAINING IS COMPLETE.” 4.C. COMUSMARCENT. 4.C.1. Exercise ADCON of MCTM-UAE, to include administration and support, discipline, casualty reporting, the processing of service awards, travel orders and vouchers, and the processing of performance evaluations. 4.C.2. Validate MCTM-UAE-generated recommended modifications to size and composition (rank and MOS structure). 4.C.3. Endorse all MCTM-UAE pre-deployment training to include ensuring compliance with CENTCOM/theater entry requirements. 4.C.4. Assist MCTM-UAE with scheduling any Department of State pre-deployment training. 4.C.5. Provide TAD LOA to losing commands of inbound MCTM-UAE Marines for pre-deployment training. In coordination with CG TECOM, these expenses will be charged the FMS case identified in REF B. 4.C.6. Review and validate PG CONUS DFT Annual Plan; advocate for force sourcing solutions during annual force sync conferences. 4.C.7. Review and validate all FOS requests for supplemental Fleet Marine Force support to PG CONUS-based training events. 4.C.8. In circumstances where a MARFOR/MEF cannot source a partnering unit and/or exercise implementation unit for the PG’s primary requested date of SLTE/MTX integration, MARCENT, ICW MCTM-UAE, advocate for sourcing solutions at alternate annual iterations of SLTE/MTX and across potential force providers, to include MARFORRES and MARSOC. 4.C.8.A. Request DC PP&O cancellation of PG integration in SLTE/MTX when no alternate supportable dates or alternate force provider solution can be identified for the annual SLTE/MTX force sourcing requirement. 4.C.9. Based on event design, serve as competent authority to classify Emirati CONUS-based training as mil-to-mil exercise or formal training. 4.C.10. Coordinate with USEMB Abu Dhabi to fund any force protection provisions that exceed chief of mission requirements. 4.C.11. Coordinate with MCTM-UAE for Title 10 Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE) and Mobile Training Teams (MTT) that support the MCTM-UAE Campaign Plan for PG development. 4.C.12. NLT 30 Sept 2026, submit to DC PP&O an off-ramp plan for execution in FY29 that addresses the following requirements: 4.C.13.A. Elimination of MCTM-UAE manpower structure; include milestone requirements for submission of Tables of Organization and Equipment change Request (TOECR). 4.C.14.B. Transition from multiple annual PG CONUS DFTs to periodic PG participation in CONUS bilateral exercises and Title 10 security cooperation engagement in UAE. 4.C.15.C. Preservation of the USMC-PG relationship; include milestones for key leader engagement to message conclusion of MCTM-UAE to Emirati leadership. 4.D. COMANDING GENERAL, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND (TECOM). 4.D.1. Provide management and execution oversight for the MCTM-UAE FMS training case IAW REF E-G. 4.D.2. Assist Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA) in the execution of FMS case. 4.D.3. Ensure all costs associated with MCTM-UAE are captured and reimbursed to the USMC IAW REF F. 4.D.4. Develop and execute COMUSMARCENT endorsed mission-tailored security cooperation training for inbound MCTM-UAE Marines. 4.D.5. Inform HQMC PPO, MCSC-IP, and MARCENT of any significant case-related issues. 4.D.6. Comply with sourcing timeline in para 5. 4.D.7. Assist MCTM-UAE and/or schoolhouse and training unit to train and designate an IMSO. 4.E. COMMARFORPAC and COMMARFORCOM. 4.E.1. NLT 31 July review and provide FMT and AMHS response to the PG CONUS DFT plan as validated and published by PP&O PLU and MARCENT AMHS FOS message. 4.E.2. Identify partnering unit through the Force Synch process. 4.E.3. Identify exercise implementation unit through the Force Synch process. 4.E.4. If UAE-proposed dates are unsupportable, provide alternate date windows IAW para 3.C.4.C. 4.E.4.A. Submit reclama to DC PP&O for UET requirement outlined in MCBUL 3120, INFO MARCENT, when no alternate supportable dates or alternate force provider solution can be identified for annual UET requirement. 4.E.5. USMC units providing formal training to UAE personnel will provide training POI and training costs to TECOM SA Branch no later than 90 days prior to training event. TECOM SA Branch will provide Activity Costing Worksheet (ACW) and assist unit in determination of cost. 4.F. DEPUTY COMMANDANT, INSTALLATIONS AND LOGISTICS (MCICOM). 4.F.1. Provide installation support in response to host unit requests on behalf of visiting Emirati detachments; (range control, dining, medical, on-base amenities, base security) as required and identified during the UET/MTX/SLTE planning process. 4.F.2. IAW exercise design and REF M, coordinate for appropriate base access with MCTM-UAE. 4.F.3. Ensure all costs associated with the MCTM-UAE support case are captured and reimbursed to the USMC. 4.F.4. Provide appropriate guidance to MCTM contact officers regarding areas where escorts are required. 4.G. COMMARCORSYSCOM (IP). 4.G.1. Provide service oversight of MCTM-UAE FMS exercise and support case. 4.G.2. Ensure all costs associated with the MCTM-UAE support case are captured and reimbursed to the USMC. 4.G.3. Assist MCTM-UAE in determining appropriate use of FMS case funds. 4.G.4. Assist MCTM-UAE in the planning and execution of support for UET and SLTE integration at MCAGCC Twenty-nine Palms, CA, Camp Pendleton, CA, and Camp Lejeune, NC; and MTX at MWTC Bridgeport, CA, 4.G.5. Inform HQMC PPO, TECOM, and MARCENT of any significant case-related issues. 4.H. OIC, MCTM-UAE. 4.H.1. Train, advise, and assist the PG to cultivate the PG’s warrior ethos, bolster the PG’s sustainable development, and advance its strategic relationship with the U.S. Marine Corps. 4.H.2. Provide via official message traffic any changes to requirements affecting manning to COMUSMARCENT for validation. 4.H.3. Conduct annual review of the MCTM-UAE Campaign Plan with the PG. 4.H.4. Serve as the coordinating authority for out-year MCTM-UAE personnel sourcing. This includes leading an annual service-level planning effort to reconcile sourcing requirements and as the gaining force, monitoring the pre-PCS efforts of inbound MCTM-UAE Marines. 4.H.5. Provide pre-PCS reporting instructing to all inbound personnel regarding pre-deployment training, timelines, and requirements. 4.H.6. Serve as the coordinating authority for CONUS PG training and exercise events. 4.H.7. NLT 30 Apr, and in coordination with MARCENT, publish FOS request for the annual PG CONUS DFT plan via U.S. Embassy message traffic for the for the following fiscal year. 4.H.8. In coordination with MARCENT, develop UET/MTX/SLTE integration inputs for the Force Synch process and for entry in the MCBUL 3120. Be prepared to attend and brief at the Force Synch conference. 4.H.9. Coordinate with PG leadership to improve PG self-sufficiency during UET evolutions. This includes medical, communications, logistics, and general range support to reduce the burden on Fleet Marine Forces. 4.H.10. MCTM UAE shall notify the FMS case managers at MCSC-IP and TECOM SA Branch of the development of new training or engagement activity where FMS case reimbursement (REFs B-C) is expected. FMS case modifications can take 6 months or more to complete. 4.H.11. Ensure that appropriate escort plans are established and compliant with REF J and REF M for all UET events. 4.H.12. In coordination with MARCENT, develop an off-ramp plan for 2028-2029 that preserves the USMC/PG relationship, eliminates MCTM-UAE, and continues UET for CONUS training. 4.H.13. Designate MCTM-UAE Personnel to act as IMSO for PG formal training events and contact officers for escort of PG on FVR. Direct personnel to complete IMSO and/or Contact Officer training. 4.H.14. Designate MCTM-UAE Personnel to receive FDO training. 4.H.15. Per REF H, approve in writing the 057x designation for Marines who successfully complete the modified Marine Advisor course and 6 months of partner advising. 4.I. Commanding Officer/OIC of personnel in receipt of PCSO to MCTM-UAE (“Losing Command”). 4.I.1. Ensure Marines in receipt of PSCO to MCTM-UAE comply with directions contained in both PCSO and pre-PCS reporting instructions. 4.I.2. NLT 120 days prior to report date, certify administrative and medical screening and submission of “diplomatic” passport applications to DC M&RA and MCTM-UAE. 4.I.3. Issue TAD orders, with funding data from MARCENT to Marines in receipt of orders to MCTM-UAE, to attend pre-deployment training. 4.I.3.A. MARCENT is the approval authority for exceptions to the prescribed pre-PCS training requirements. 4.I.4. Ensure Marines in receipt of orders to MCTM-UAE possess an active secret security clearance prior to detaching. If the Marine cannot obtain a secret security clearance in sufficient time, immediately notify DC M&RA and MCTM-UAE for sourcing mitigation. 5. MCTM-UAE Sourcing Timeline. 5.A. NLT 180 days prior to report date, DC M&RA issues letters of intent or PCSO to inbound MCTM-UAE Marines. 5.B. NLT 120 days prior to report date losing command ensures inbound MCTM-UAE Marines confirm medical screening per guidance and passport/visa applications have been completed. Diplomatic passport is required to be in-hand before applying for UAE visa. 5.C. NLT 90 days prior to report date, TECOM coordinates with MCTM-UAE for reporting instructions for security cooperation training course. 5.D. NLT 90 days prior to report date, TECOM submits security cooperation training course POI to MARCENT for endorsement. 5.E. NLT 30 days prior to report date, MCTM-UAE pre-PCS training is completed. 5.F. 15 days after inbound Marines arrive to UAE and a complete relief in place (RIP), outbound Marines will depart the country. 6. Command and Control. 6.A. MCTM-UAE personnel fall under the authority of the chief of mission (COM) per REF D, to include force protection requirements. 6.B. The Senior Defense Official/U.S. Defense Attaché (SDO/DATT) exercises operational control (OPCON) of MCTM-UAE. 6.C. COMUSMARCENT coordinates with and assists the SDO/DATT on MCTM-UAE employment. 6.D. COMUSMARCENT exercises specified ADCON authorities; MCTM-UAE OIC otherwise coordinates with USEMB-supported administrative functions to include DOS-approved security, administrative, and logistical support provisions. 7. Release authorized by Mr. Stephen Hoyle, Acting Director, Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, Headquarters United States Marine Corps.//