R 151350Z MAY 26 MARADMIN 225/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP// SUBJ/2026 ANNUAL DEFENSE ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE SURVEY (DEOCS)// REF/A/DOC/DODI 6400.11/4APR23//ADMINISTRATION REMINDER MARADMIN// REF/B/DOC/CMC/11APR25//NAR/REF A IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)// INSTRUCTION 6400.11 CH 1, DOD INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION POLICY FOR PREVENTION WORKFORCE AND LEADERS. REF B IS MCO 5354.1G ADMIN CH 1, MARINE CORPS PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AND CONDUCT (PAC) PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY// POC/MPE BRANCH, MANPOWER PLANS AND POLICY DIVISION/EMAIL: MPE_EO@USMC. MIL/TEL: 703-784-0581// POC/INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION WORKFORCE (IPPW), MARINE AND FAMILY PROGRAMS DIVISION/EMAIL: [email protected]/TEL: 703-432-9787// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. In coordination with Marine and Family Programs Division, this message serves to affirm the annual requirement for Command Climate Assessment and to provide guidance on the administration of the Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS). Per references (a) and (b), all O-5 and O-6 slated commanders, Commanding Generals, and Deputy Commandants with 50 or more personnel will conduct the annual DEOCS between 1 August and 30 November. Registration for the Calendar Year 2026 DEOCS will open on 31 July 2026. Administration of the DEOCS must commence no later than 31 October 2026. 2. Commanders will actively encourage maximum participation in the DEOCS. Dedicated opportunities must be provided during working hours for all personnel, both military and Department of War (DoW) civilians, to complete the survey. 3. Commanders shall designate a survey administrator who must complete the JKO course Prevention 004, "How to Conduct a Command Climate Assessment and Administer the Defense Organizational Climate Survey (5-hrs)" before administering the survey. Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce personnel at levels 3-5 are prohibited from serving as DEOCS administrators per reference (a). 4. A comprehensive resource for the climate survey, including registration information, is available at the following website: https:(slash)(slash)www.prevention.mil/Climate-Portal/Defense- Climate-Portal-Survey-Resource-Center/. 5. For further questions or clarification regarding the administration of the DEOCS, contact MPE at email: [email protected] or by phone at 703-784-0533. 6. This MARADMIN applies to the Marine Corps Total Force. 7. Release authorized by Brigadier General Lauren S. Edwards, Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//