Marine Corps sets timelines for responding to missing personnel
The Marine Corps has established new guidelines for responding to missing personnel. Units are now directed to make efforts to contact missing Marines, and if unsuccessful, check with local authorities and healthcare providers. If a Marine fails to report to duty, their unit must take specific actions within certain timelines.
The new policy emphasizes considering safety and mental health risks, and acting quickly to avoid delaying law enforcement investigations. Further details on the new regulations are available from the Marine Corps administrative notice, which outlines the procedures units must follow when a Marine is missing, including actions to take after 24 hours.
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