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September Is Insider Threat Awareness Month. Here's What Your Unit Needs to Do.

MARADMIN 395/26·August 26, 2026·2 min read·Official source
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The Marine Corps is observing National Insider Threat Awareness Month (NITAM) this September under the theme "Protect Our Potential." This is a Total Force effort. Commanders are expected to push training and events, and every Marine is expected to know what a potential risk indicator (PRI) looks like and what to do when they see one.

★ Affects all reservists: If you see behavior that could be a PRI, you don't ignore it. You gather context, loop in your chain of command, and report through established channels.

Who it affects

All Marines, all components. Active, SMCR, IMA, IRR. This one is Total Force.

What you need to do

If you're a commander or unit leader:

  1. Promote NITAM events and training to your Marines throughout September.
  2. Review available events, virtual workshops, and training at https://www.information.marines.mil/Units/Insider-threat/Events.
  3. If you want on-site training, request it from the POCs listed below or by emailing insiderthreat@usmc.mil. On-site support runs through December 2026.

If you're an individual Marine:

Know the concept of PRIs. Most malicious insiders show observable warning signs before they act. Examples the MARADMIN cites include misplaced anger, declining performance, and compliance violations. If you see something that fits, don't look the other way. Gather context, talk to your chain of command, and report it. A full list of PRIs and reporting protocols is at https://www.information.marines.mil/Units/Insider-Threat/.

Key dates

  • September 2026: NITAM observance month. Units should be running awareness and training this month.
  • Through December 2026: On-site training support available from the Marine Corps Insider Threat Program (MCInTP) upon request.

The official version

This guidance comes from MARADMIN 395/26, released by the Deputy Commandant for Information. Questions go to the POCs in the message or to insiderthreat@usmc.mil.

POCs:

  • J.P. Dollard: james.p.dollard@usmc.mil / (703) 692-4231
  • W.A. Carr: wayne.a.carr@usmc.mil / (703) 692-4245
  • J. Groah: joseph.groah.ctr@usmc.mil / (703) 693-9221

This is written by a reservist, for reservists. It is not an official publication of HQMC or MARFORRES. Always verify guidance with your command or unit S-1 before acting on any article or summary.

Resources & references

The documents this bulletin points to, with a plain-English note on why each matters. Links marked CAC required need a government login.

  • NITAM 2026 Events and Training Opportunities

    This document lists the Marine Corps Insider Threat Awareness Month (NITAM) virtual workshops and conferences scheduled for September 2026, covering topics like behavioral threat assessment, violence prevention, and insider risk mitigation. Reservists in security, counterintelligence, or leadership roles, or anyone with unit security responsibilities, can use it to find registration links for free, virtual training from subject matter experts across DoD and the federal government.

  • Marine Corps Insider Threat Program – PRIs and Reporting Protocols

    This document covers the Marine Corps Insider Threat Program, including what behaviors to watch for, how to report concerns, and a schedule of free virtual training events in September 2026 open to all active military, reserve, and civilian personnel. If you work in a security, personnel, or leadership role, or just want to understand your reporting responsibilities, the workshops and job aids here are directly relevant to you.

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