Realignment of Joint Training Exercise and Evaluation Program (JTEEP) Responsibilities Among DC T&E, DC PP&O, and DC P&R

R 281448Z SEP 26

MARADMIN 457/26

MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC/TECOM//

SUBJ/ALIGNMENT OF JOINT TRAINING EXERCISE AND EVALUATION PROGRAM

(JTEEP) RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE MARINE CORPS//

POC/ERIC T. HOFFMAN/JOINT INTERAGENCY BRANCH, BRANCH HEAD/EMAIL:

ERIC.T.HOFFMAN@USMC.MIL/TEL: 703-432-1610//

POC/ERICK HODGE/JOINT INTERAGENCY BRANCH, DEPUTY BRANCH HEAD/EMAIL:

ERICK.HODGE@USMC.MIL/TEL: 703-432-1637//

GENTEXT/REMARKS//1. Purpose. This MARADMIN announces the realignment

of Marine Corps Joint Training Exercise and Evaluation Program

(JTEEP) responsibilities among Deputy Commandant for Training and 

Education (DC T&E), Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and

Operations (DC PP&O), and Deputy Commandant for Programs and

Resources (DC P&R), and establishes interim roles and

responsibilities pending publication of Service policy.

2. Background.

2.a. Organizational changes, including the transition of Commanding

General, Training and Education Command (CG TECOM) to Deputy

Commandant for Training and Education (DC T&E), necessitate

clarification of Service-level JTEEP governance, responsibilities,

and processes. During staffing of draft Marine Corps Order (MCO)

3502.15, USMC Participation in the Joint Training Exercise and

Evaluation Program (JTEEP), Service-level responsibilities were

evaluated. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by all parties

on 17 August 2026 formalized alignment of JTEEP responsibilities and

resources among DC T&E, DC PP&O, and DC P&R and established

conditions for development of enduring Service policy. 

2.b. Consistent with the MOU, structure, Full-Time Equivalent (FTE),

and associated funding supporting Service Incremental Funding (SIF),

Joint Exercise Transportation Program (JETP), and Large-Scale Global

Exercise (LSGE) execution are realigned from DC PP&O to DC T&E. This

realignment centralizes JTEEP program management and governance

under DC T&E while retaining established force-sourcing and 

Service-level fiscal responsibilities within DC PP&O and DC P&R,

respectively.

3. Scope. This realignment covers Service responsibilities for the

management and execution of Joint Staff funds used in support of 

Combatant Command joint training and integrated campaigning. This

specifically includes SIF, JETP, and LSGE funding. The realignment

also addresses associated Joint National Training Capability (JNTC)

responsibilities identified in the MOU.

4. Functions and Responsibilities.

4.a. Deputy Commandant for Training and Education (DC T&E). DC T&E

is designated as the Service lead for JTEEP program management and

governance. Responsibilities include:

4.a.1. Execute Service-wide JTEEP policies, procedures, and mandated

reporting requirements.

4.a.2. Serve as the principal Marine Corps representative across

JTEEP governance forums.

4.a.3. Develop and integrate Marine Corps inputs for JTEEP SIF,

JETP, LSGE, and JNTC Program Objective Memorandum (POM) processes.

4.a.4. Maintain Service-level programmatic oversight of JTEEP

requirements, prioritization, coordination, execution monitoring,

and post-execution assessment.

4.a.5. Coordinate with Joint Staff J-7 and appropriate Marine Corps

stakeholders to support effective execution and reconciliation of

JTEEP funding.

4.b. Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations (DC PP&O).

Responsibilities include:

4.b.1. Continue providing Marine Corps sourcing solutions for

Combatant Command joint training and Marine Corps and/or United

States Special Operations Command JNTC exercises.

4.b.2. Coordinate with DC T&E on force-sourcing matters affecting

Marine Corps participation in JTEEP-supported joint training and

exercises.

4.c. Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources (DC P&R).

Responsibilities include:

4.c.1. Provide Service-level fiscal policy guidance, financial

management support, and financial system interfaces necessary to

enable execution of Joint Staff-provided funding.

4.c.2. Perform applicable Service-level comptroller and

funds-distribution functions for JTEEP funding consistent with

established fiscal authorities, policy, and procedures.

4.c.3. Support DC T&E with financial reconciliation, accounting

compliance, and required fiscal reporting for JTEEP activities.

4.c.4. Coordinate with DC T&E to facilitate timely distribution,

execution, accounting, and reconciliation of JTEEP funds.

5. Execution and Governance.

5.a. DC T&E retains Service-level programmatic oversight and

governance of JTEEP, including requirements development, 

prioritization, program coordination, execution monitoring, and

representation to Joint Staff J-7.

5.b. DC PP&O retains responsibility for applicable Marine Corps

force-sourcing functions in support of Combatant Command joint

training and Marine Corps and/or United States Special Operations

Command JNTC exercises.

5.c. DC P&R retains Service-level fiscal policy, comptroller,

funds-distribution, accounting, and financial system responsibilities

consistent with established authorities.

5.d. DC T&E, DC PP&O, and DC P&R will coordinate actions necessary

to ensure effective JTEEP program execution. The alignment

established by this MARADMIN does not transfer statutory, regulatory,

or inherently governmental authorities assigned to another

organization.

6. This MARADMIN remains in effect until superseded by approved

Service policy.

7. Release authorized by Lieutenant General T. B. Savage, Deputy

Commandant for Training and Education / Commanding General, Training

and Education Command.//