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MCO 5300.17 MRC-4 11 Apr 2011

MARINE CORPS ORDER 5300.17

From: Commandant of the Marine Corps

To:

Distribution List

SUbj: MARINE CORPS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM

Ref:

(a) MCO 1200.17B (b) 10 U.S.C. Ch. 41 (UCMJ) (c) Manual for Courts-Martial 200B (d) MCO P1900.16F (e) SECNAVINST 5300.2BD (f) MCO 1070.12K (g) MCO 1610.7F (h) BUMEDINST 5300.B (i) SECNAV M-5210.1 (j) MCO 6320.2E (k) 42 U.S.C. Sec 290dd-2 (1) 42 C.F.R. Sec 2.1 (m) 21 U.S.C. Sec B01, et. seq., (Controlled Substances

Act)

Encl: (1) Marine Corps Substance Abuse Program Policy

1. Situation. To provide policy and procedural guidance to commanders, substance abuse personnel, and Marines in order to effectively utilize and execute the Marine Corps Substance Abuse Program, per references (a) through (m). This Order provides both policy and guidance to commanders so that they may improve their capability to treat and prevent alcohol and drug abuse problems that detract from unit performance and mission readiness.

2. Cancellation. MCO P1700.24B and MCO 5355.4.

3. Mission. Commanders are tasked with the implementation of the program established in this Order. All installation Substance Abuse Programs shall be in compl iance with the policies and procedures contained in enclosure (1). Key program elements are prevention, timely identification, education and/or treatment, appropriate discipline, or other administrative

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

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actions followed by either restoration to full duty or separation, as appropriate.

4. Execution

a. Commander's Intent and Concept of Operations

(1) Commander's Intent. To ensure all individuals who are tasked with assisting Marines and their families with substance abuse issues are provided adequate information pertaining to all policies, procedures, responsibilities, and technical instructions.

(2) Concept of Operations. This Order should be used in conjunction with references (a) through (m) to ensure compliance with policies and procedures established by the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) and higher headquarters.

b. Coordinating Instructions. This Order was extracted and completely reorganized from a previous Personal Services Order, and contains substantial changes.

5. Administration and Logistics

a. The currency, accuracy, and completeness of publication and distribution of this Order, and changes thereto, are the responsibility of the Deputy Commandant, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Behavioral Health Branch (HQMC) (MRC-4).

b. Maintenance of this Order is the command's responsibility.

c. Recommendations for changes to this Order should be submitted to (HQMC) (MRC-4) via the appropriate chain of command.

d. Records created as a result of this directive shall include records management requirements to ensure the proper maintenance and use of records, regardless of format or medium, to promote accessibility and authorized retention per the approved records schedule and reference (i).

6. Command and Signal

a. Command. This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Active duty and Reserve component.

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b. Signal. This Order is effective on the date signed.

DISTRIBUTION: 10207760800

R.E. MILSTEAD JR Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs

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LOCATOR SHEET SUbj: MARINE CORPS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM

MCO 5300.17 11 Apr 2011

Location:

(Indicate location(s) of copy(ies) of this Order.)

i

Enclosure (1)

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RECORD OF CHANGES

Log completed change action as indicated.

Change Number

Date of Change

Date Entered

Signature of Person Incorporating Change

ii

Enclosure (1)

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