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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: 
RYAN.MORGAN1(AT)USMC.MIL//
POC/B. CROKER/CIV/PPO/PLU/TEL: (703)693-1365/ EMAIL: 
BRIAN.CROKER.CIV(AT)USMC.MIL
POC/D. HOWARD/CIV/ TECOM SECURITY ASSISTANCE/TEL: (757) 444-7390/
EMAIL: DOUGLAS.M.HOWARD(AT)USMC.MIL//
POC/S. BUNTING/MAJ/COMUSMARCENT/TEL: (813)827-4187/
EMAIL: SHAWN.BUNTING(AT).USMC.MIL//
POC/P. DIFFLEY//CIV/PP&O PO SOUTH/TEL:(757)962-4430 EXT 2260/
EMAIL: JOHN.DIFFLEY(AT)USMC.MIL//
POC/A. DAVIU/COL/MCTM-UAE/TEL: 971 50 812-6479/EMAIL:
DAVIUAA(AT)STATE.GOV//
POC/T.MOULDER/LTCOL/MCTM-UAE/TEL: 971 50 616 5989/EMAIL: 
MOULDERTE(AT)STATE.GOV//
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.//