References (b) and (c) delineate Department of Defense (DoD) continuity policy and planning guidance for the military components and all other elements of the DoD. In accordance with DoD policy and reference (d), every command and organization within the Marine Corps will develop and implement a COOP and plan unless they are included in the COOP planning of their next higher authority in the chain of command. This mission will be MCO 3030.1A 14 AUG 2020 2 accomplished through a comprehensive, integrated process that is synchronized within the Marine Corps and with appropriate military and civilian organizations.