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: 
RUSSELL.RICHARSON1@USMC.MIL//
POC/BONILLA, NELSON/CWO4/HQMC/PP&O/CBRND OFFICER/TEL: 
703-692-4273/EMAIL: NELSON.BONILLA@USMC.MIL//
POC/GUZMAN, AARON/MGYSGT/HQMC/PP&O/CBRND CHIEF/TEL: 
703-692-4257/EMAIL: AARON.GUZMAN@USMC.MIL//
POC/INTEGRATED PROTECTION/HQMC/PP&O/OMB/
EMAIL:PPO_POP_IP@USMC.MIL
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.//