Establishment of the Marine Corps Robotics Integration Group (MCRIG) for Group 1 and Group 2 Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) and Counter-sUAS (C-sUAS) Training and Standardization

1. Purpose. To announce the establishment of the Marine Corps
Robotics Integration Group (MCRIG), under Marine Air Ground
Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC), Marine Corps Air Ground
Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, California, as the
Marine Corps focal point for Group 1 and Group 2 small unmanned
aircraft systems (sUAS) and counter-sUAS (C-sUAS) training
integration, standardization, and coordination.

2. Background. The rapid proliferation of Group 1 and Group 2 sUAS
capabilities across the operating forces, combined with the evolving
threat from adversary unmanned systems, requires a centralized
approach. This necessitates a dedicated training and standardization
effort across the Marine Corps. In response to this requirement,
Training and Education Command (TECOM) established the MCRIG under
MAGTFTC to synchronize training integration efforts, standardize
training and programs of instruction (POI), and support the
development of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) related
to sUAS and C-sUAS employment. 
2.a. Concurrent with the establishment of the MCRIG, the Marine
Corps Attack Drone Team (MCADT) will continue supporting the Marine
Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) and other stakeholders through
research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) efforts
focused on emerging Group 1 and Group 2 sUAS capabilities. These
efforts support the identification, validation, and initial
development of baseline training requirements, tactics, techniques,
and procedures prior to transition to the MCRIG for Service-level
training integration, standardization, and dissemination.

3. Mission. The MCRIG, as the Marine Corps lead for Group 1 and
Group 2 sUAS and C-sUAS training, education, and curriculum
development, standardizes service-wide training efforts,
institutionalizes POIs, and facilitates delivery across designated
Regional Hubs in order to increase readiness and integrate emerging
capabilities throughout the Marine Corps Total Force. As directed,
the MCRIG will remain prepared to support evolving service-level
unmanned systems (UxS) training and education requirements.

4. Information Requests.
4.a. Effective immediately, all requests for information and
coordination pertaining to Program of Record (POR) and Non-Program
of Record (NPOR) Group 1 and Group 2 sUAS and C-sUAS training,
pilot courses, POIs, standardization, and related training 
integration efforts shall be coordinated through the MCRIG via
MCRIG@usmc.onmicrosoft.com or POCs #3 through #5.
4.b. This includes but is not limited to:
4.b.1. Pilot course development and transition to formal POIs.
4.b.2. Training standardization and instructor qualification
guidance.
4.b.3. Regional Hub coordination and synchronization.
4.b.4. sUAS and C-sUAS lessons learned integration.
4.b.5. Requests for support regarding Group 1 and Group 2 sUAS and
C-sUAS training integration initiatives.
4.c. Units and organizations are encouraged to coordinate early with
the MCRIG to ensure alignment with current Marine Corps training
standards and ongoing integration efforts. 
4.d. Resources and information are available on the MCRIG SharePoint
site at https://www.29palms.marines.mil/Units/MCRIG/.

5. Recruitment.  The MCRIG is seeking interest from motivated,
technically proficient, and innovative Marines to fill the following
billets:
5.a. C-sUAS Team Chief. 
5.a.1. MOS. 0369
5.a.2. Rank requirement. E-7 
5.a.3. Billet description. Aligns drone development and employment
with practical infantry tactics, ensuring seamless sUAS and C-sUAS
integration into combined arms operations at the battalion and
regimental level.
5.a.4. Primary responsibilities. Serve as the infantry subject
matter expert and senior SNCO on the C-sUAS Team.  Set conditions
to receive and experiment with anticipated organic C-sUAS systems
(expected late FY26). Coordinate across service, joint, and
interagency partners for C-sUAS related matters, develop appropriate
COMREL and battle rhythm with pertinent stakeholders.
5.b. C-sUAS Team SNCO
5.b.1. MOS. 7316
5.b.2. Rank requirement. E-6 
5.b.3. Billet description. Provide operational expertise to rapidly
integrate emerging C-sUAS and defensive tactics into curriculum
development for integration into the Fleet Marine Force. 
5.b.4. Primary responsibilities. Supports the C-sUAS Team Chief for
all C-sUAS related matters, executes appropriate battle rhythm and
engagement with pertinent stakeholders.
5.c. sUAS Team Chief.
5.c.1. MOS. 0369
5.c.2. Rank requirement. E-7
5.c.3. Billet description. Aligns drone development and employment
with practical infantry tactics, ensuring seamless sUAS and C-sUAS
integration into combined arms operations at the battalion and
regimental level.
5.c.4. Primary responsibilities. Serve as the infantry subject
matter expert and senior SNCO on the sUAS Team. Stand up an
additional sUAS team within the MCRIG to enable simultaneous
Regional Hub/Fleet Support (e.g., regional inspection concurrent
to a training course). Coordinate across service, joint, and
interagency partners for sUAS related matters, develop appropriate
COMREL and battle rhythm with pertinent stakeholders.
5.d. sUAS Team SNCO.
5.d.1. MOS. 7316
5.d.2. Rank requirement. E-6
5.d.3. Billet description. Provides critical technical and
operational expertise to bridge the gap between emerging unmanned
technologies and tactical fleet implementation. 
5.d.4. Primary responsibilities. Supports the sUAS Team Chief for
all sUAS related matters, executes appropriate battle rhythm and
engagement with pertinent stakeholders.
5.e. MCRIG Intelligence Officer
5.e.1. MOS. 0202 PMOS with 0233 AMOS
5.e.2. Rank requirement. O3 to O4
5.e.3. Billet description. Serve as the subject matter expert on
the tactical employment of threat weapon systems. Bridge the gap
between intelligence collection and ground combat execution and
advise on integration of sUAS and C-sUAS into mission planning.
5.e.4. Primary responsibilities. Serve as the Security
Classifications Officer (SCO), serve as the unit Security Manager,
and serve as Red Team during curriculum development.
5.f. Electronic Warfare Specialist.
5.f.1. MOS. 2629
5.f.2. Rank requirement. E-6 
5.f.3. Billet description. Integrates critical spectrum awareness
and electronic protection to ensure sUAS survivability in contested
electromagnetic environments. 
5.f.4. Primary responsibilities. Provide expertise in the
non-kinetic area of C-sUAS and generate required knowledge, TTPs,
and training required for the fleet. Keep pace with emerging threats
and information surrounding the EMS in operational environments.

6. Marines interested in applying to the MCRIG must:
6.a. Be eligible to execute a permanent change of station in FY27
and accept 24- to 36- month orders to Marine Air Ground Task Force
Training Command, Twentynine Palms, California.                  
6.b. Contact the MCRIG Operations Team. 
6.c. Visit the MCRIG SharePoint and fill out the Initial Screening
Questionnaire (ISQ).
6.d. Send the ISQ to MCRIG@usmc.onmicrosoft.com

7. Coordinating Instructions.
7.a. The MCRIG maintains oversight and coordination responsibilities
for Regional Hubs regarding Group 1 and Group 2 sUAS and C-sUAS
training integration, curriculum standardization, instructor
qualification, and dissemination of approved training updates across
the force.
7.b. The MCADT will remain focused on supporting emerging capability
development and RDT&E efforts in coordination with MCWL and other
stakeholders to inform future Marine Corps training requirements and
standardization efforts managed by the MCRIG.
7.c. The MCRIG will continue coordination with TECOM/TRNGCMD, MCWL,
and other FMF, joint, and interagency stakeholders to synchronize
sUAS and C-sUAS training integration and standardization.
7.d. Future updates regarding approved POI, standardized curriculum,
training requirements, and related guidance will be disseminated
via subsequent MARADMINs and official correspondence, as required. 

8. Release authorized by Lieutenant General T. B. Savage, Deputy
Commandant for Training and Education / Commanding General, Training
and Education Command .