2026 Annual Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS)

1. In coordination with Marine and Family Programs
Division, this message serves to affirm the annual requirement
for Command Climate Assessment and to provide guidance on the
administration of the Defense Organizational Climate Survey
(DEOCS). Per references (a) and (b), all O-5 and O-6 slated
commanders, Commanding Generals, and Deputy Commandants with
50 or more personnel will conduct the annual DEOCS between 1 August
and 30 November. Registration for the Calendar Year 2026 DEOCS will
open on 31 July 2026. Administration of the DEOCS must commence no
later than 31 October 2026.
2. Commanders will actively encourage maximum participation in the
DEOCS. Dedicated opportunities must be provided during working hours
for all personnel, both military and Department of War (DoW)
civilians, to complete the survey.
3. Commanders shall designate a survey administrator who must
complete the JKO course Prevention 004, "How to Conduct a Command
Climate Assessment and Administer the Defense Organizational
Climate Survey (5-hrs)" before administering the survey. Integrated
Primary Prevention Workforce personnel at levels 3-5 are prohibited
from serving as DEOCS administrators per reference (a).
4. A comprehensive resource for the climate survey, including
registration information, is available at the following website:
https:(slash)(slash)www.prevention.mil/Climate-Portal/Defense-
Climate-Portal-Survey-Resource-Center/.
5. For further questions or clarification regarding the
administration of the DEOCS, contact MPE at email: MPE_EO@usmc.mil
or by phone at 703-784-0533.
6. This MARADMIN applies to the Marine Corps Total Force.
7. Release authorized by Brigadier General Lauren S. Edwards,
Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and Reserve
Affairs.