DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
1000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20350-1000
SECNAVINST 1412.10A
ASN (M&RA)
30 Oct 18
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 1412.10A
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: FLEET MARINE FORCE WARFARE OFFICER PROGRAM
Ref: (a) NAVEDTRA 43908-1C
(b) NAVPERS 15665I
(c) SECNAVINST 5200.35F
Encl: (1) Responsibilities
(2) Standards
(3) Procedures
1. Purpose. To issue requirements for qualification and
designation as a Fleet Marine Force Warfare Officer (FMFWO),
pursuant to reference (a).
2. Cancellation. SECNAVINST 1412.10.
3. Applicability. This instruction applies to the Office of
the Secretary of the Navy, the Chief of Naval Operations, the
Commandant of the Marine Corps, and all United States (U.S.)
Marine Corps installations, commands, activities, and field
offices.
4. Policy. This instruction contains the standards and
procedures that an officer must follow and achieve to qualify as
a FMFWO. Attainment of the FMFWO designation for Navy officers
signifies an achieved level of excellence and proficiency in
Marine Corps operations and indicates a fundamental
understanding of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) and its
components. The FMFWO insignia, as authorized for wear in
reference (b), signifies additional general knowledge, which
enhances his or her understanding of warfighting, mission
effectiveness, and command survivability. Officers who wear the
