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The Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) plays a role in supporting MARFORCOM by embedding science advisors within the command. These science advisors, from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global, act as senior science and technology representatives.
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The overarching purpose of the Navy Chaplain Corps, our 'why', is to build the Spiritual Readiness of warfighters and their families for the rigors of military service. In an era of rapid change and evolving threats, the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard need Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who are "agile and adaptive." Spiritual Readiness contributes to making the force and families more agile and adaptive, strong and resilient for the challenges we face. The delivery of Religious Ministry is an inherently cooperative effort that not only includes Chaplains and Religious Program Specialists, but also civilian, military volunteers, and especially command triads.
Duty Chaplain: 757-438-3822
To advise commanders and staffs on communication strategy matters; to communicate with internal, domestic, and international audiences through engagement; to acquire and disseminate written and visual information products to support planning and operations; and to develop and synchronize communication plans by conducting research, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the information environment in order to build understanding, credibility, and trust with audiences critical to mission success.
OMB.MARFORCOM.COMMSTRAT@USMC.MIL
The Force Surgeon's Office advises on all matters relating to Health/Medical and Dental to include: medical readiness, medical logistics, patient movement, disease surveillance, medical intelligence, medical training, and provider credentialing.
SMBMARFORCOMMEDICAL@usmc.mil
Humana Military/Tricare (Update PCM and Enrollment): 1-800-444-4554 Hampton Roads Appointment Center (Medical Appointments): 1-866-645-4584 Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Family Medicine: 757-953-2411 Sewell's Point Dental Clinic: 757-953-8635
“The Eyes and Ears of the Commander”
The Command Inspector General (CIG) will promote combat readiness, institutional integrity, effectiveness, discipline, and credibility through impartial and independent inspections, assessments, inquiries, investigations, teaching, and training across all levels of the command. This ensures maintenance of the highest levels of war fighting and mission capabilities throughout the Marine Corps.
Building NH45E, 2nd, Room 218
Hotline: (757) 836-2128 24 hours CIG: (757) 836-2132 Deputy CIG: (757) 836-0773 CIG Chief: (757) 836-2128 CIG Investigator: (757) 836-0773 Fax: (757) 836-2147
Commander, FMFLANT/MARFORCOM Attn: Command Inspector General 1775 Forrestal Drive Norfolk, VA 23551-2400
omb.marforcom.ig@usmc.mil
Marine Corps Hotline Program: MCO 5370.8A
MARFORCOM Hotline Program: MFCO 5370.1B
Marine Corps Inspector General Program: MCO 5430.1A w/ADMIN CH
Download the Hotline Complaint Form
Complete Form
Submit Form
The complaint can be sent via e‐mail, postal mail or hand delivered to our office.
Location MARFORCOM ANNEX Building NH-45 Second Floor, Room 218
Mailing Address Commander, MARFORCOM Attn: Command Inspector General 1775 Forrestal Drive Norfolk, VA 23551-2400 Email OMB.MARFORCOM.IG@USMC.MIL MAIL
Any Marine, Navy, and Civilian employees may file an IG complaint. However, IG complaints such as discrimination, sexual harassment, and conditions of employment are addressed by agencies other than the IG (Contact 1-757-836-2128 for further guidance). Civilians with no Marine Corps affiliation, may also file complaints with the IG regarding fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, or reprisal.
Use the link below to determine if your complaint falls within one of the categories listed by the Office of the Naval Inspector General (NAVINSGEN). This site is used for reference purposes only. If you believe your complaint is IG appropriate, click the United States Marine Corps Inspector General logo at the top of this page.
How to Resolve a Complaint
Consistent with the Inspector General Act 1978, as amended, it is Marine Corps Hotline policy that Hotline Personnel will not disclose the identity of an individual providing a complaint or information to the Marine Corps Hotline unless the individual consents to such disclosure, or the Marine Corps Hotline has determined that such disclosure is otherwise unavoidable in order to address the complaint or information.
You are not required to identify yourself when submitting a Hotline complaint. In addition to filing anonymously (you do not provide any identifying information), you may file confidentially, or you may consent to disclosure of your identity.
If you file your complaint anonymously, we will not be able to contact you to request additional information or to give you the open or closed status of your complaint. The Marine Corps Hotline will not provide any updates or responses to you regarding the status of the complaint.
If you request confidentiality, we will make every effort to protect your identity from disclosure; however, we cannot guarantee confidentiality since disclosure may be required during the investigation or in the course of corrective action.
Complainants alleging allegations of reprisal do not have the option of filing anonymously or confidentially.
“It’s your right; know how and when to exercise it appropriately”
To preserve the right of every Marine to seek assistance from, or communicate grievances directly to, their commander or commanders up to and including a Commanding General (CG) within the chain of command at the same base or immediate geographical location, as established in U.S. Navy regulations (Articles 0820c and 1151.1) and reference Marine Corps Manual (paragraph 2805), through the use of the formal request mast process.
MARFORCOM Request Mast Program
MARFORCOM Request Mast Flow Chart
All Navy and Marine Corps members should first make every effort to address the offending behavior directly with the party responsible, verbally or in writing. You can also discuss the matter with your immediate supervisor and request assistance. If you are unable to resolve the issue informally, you have the right to Request Mast. Request Mast should be conducted in accordance with the Request Mast Procedures MCO 1700.23G. (Contact your local IG office at 1-757-836-2128 for further guidance).
Generally, a military member can speak to the Commanding Officer about any subject; however, the member cannot use request mast for the following reasons:
Request Mast should not be used as a means of attacking the proceedings, punishment, or findings and sentence resulting from a disciplinary action brought under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
Request Mast may not be used to harass, avoid duty, or intentionally interfere with the commander's ability to carry out the functions and mission of the command.
Request Mast cannot be used if the member is being processed for involuntary separation or if the subject of the complaint is an ongoing Article 138, UCMJ, or Article 1150, Navy Regulations.
Complete the Request Mast Application form (NAVMC 11296) and submit it through the chain of command to the Commanding Officer. For additional information contact your local legal office.
Download NAVMC 11296
File with unit chain of command
“Principal advisor to the Commander on all inspection matters”
Advise and assist the Commander, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT)/Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM) on all inspection matters. Through the Commanding General's Inspection Program (CGIP), we will inspect subordinate commands that are required to execute a CGIP for compliance with this order including Critical or Required Evaluation (CoRE) functional areas. Along with the core function of inspection and assessments, MARFORCOM Command Inspector General (CIG) also places emphasis on teaching and training.
Functional Area Inspection Checklist
IGMC Inspection Program (MCO 5040.6J)
Commanding General’s Inspection Program (MFCO 5041.1H)
The MARFORCOM CIG executes the Commanding General’s Inspection Program (CGIP) to assess overall readiness and functional area compliance essential to mission performance. On a biennial basis, the MARFORCOM CIG assembles inspection teams of subject matter experts to inspect subordinate commands that are commanded by board selected Colonels and Lieutenant Colonels not covered by another CGIP. As directed, the CIG conducts focused functional inspections to assess the performance of specific programs within the force. Inspections focus on identifying root causes of problems, particularly those beyond ability of the commander to solve. The CIG conducts follow-up visits and resolution of outstanding issues beyond the ability of the commander to solve.
The CIG conducts teaching and training on the conduct of inspections. The CIG and inspectors provide teaching and training on proper methods for achieving programmatic compliance. The CIG provides information to complainants on proper methods for addressing issues. The CIG provides training on the conduct of IG related programs.
The Safety Division's mission is to Improve operational readiness through safety and risk management principles. Create cross-functional synergy among Functional Areas that support war-fighting capabilities to prevent injury, loss of life and equipment. Effect positive behavioral and cultural change to integrate safety in all aspects of the Marine Corps.
SMB_MARFORCOM_SD@usmc.mil
Science and Technology Mission: To accelerate capability development through Fleet and Fleet Marine Force informed concepts of operations and frequent experimentation.
To provide the Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, and Staff Agencies/Activities with professional and expert Information, Personnel, Physical and, Insider Threat Security, Foreign Disclosure, Industrial Security, NATO Control and Traditional Cyber Security program management in support of mission requirements; Security-related training, for all personnel attached to Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command and/or adjacent; Privacy Act, and foreign travel requests. Force Security Management Office offers services those under the following Marine Command Code (MCC). MARFORCOM (MCC: 111), MARFORNORTH COM (MCC: 1FJ), HQBN, MARFORCOM (MCC: 01F), Plans, Policies and Operations South (MCC: QBQ), and Hampton Road Detachment (MCC: TZF). All others (members in the outer MCCs under HQBN, MARFORCOM) have their own Security Management Office (SMO) to process any security requests/requirements.
SMB_MARFORCOM_Security@usmc.mil
MARFORCOM/MFN OSJA provides timely and accurate legal advice to the Commander, subordinate commands, and staff on the full range of legal issues to include military justice, fiscal law, investigations, operational law, ethics, civilian personnel matters, civil and administrative law.