[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 5]
[Revised as of July 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR700.505]

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                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
                   CHAPTER VI--DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
 
PART 700_UNITED STATES NAVY REGULATIONS AND OFFICIAL RECORDS--Table of 
Contents
 
              Subpart E_The Commandant of the Marine Corps
 
Sec. 700.505  Delegated authority and responsibility.

    (a)(1) Internal to the administration of the Department of the Navy, 
the Commandant of the Marine Corps, consistent with the statutory 
authority assigned to commanders of unified or specified combatant 
commands, under the direction of the Secretary of the Navy, shall 
command:
    (i) The operating forces of the Marine Corps; and
    (ii) Such shore activities as may be assigned by the Secretary.
    (2) The Commandant shall be responsible to the Secretary of the Navy 
for the utilization of resources by, and the operating efficiency of, 
all commands and activities under such command.
    (b) In addition, the Commandant has the following specific 
responsibilities:
    (1) To plan for and determine the needs of the Marine Corps for 
equipment, weapons or weapons systems, materials, supplies, facilities, 
maintenance, and supporting services. This responsibility includes the 
determination of Marine Corps characteristics of equipment and material 
to be procured or developed, and the training required to prepare Marine 
Corps personnel for combat. It also includes the operation of the Marine 
Corps Material Support System.
    (2) Subject to guidance from the Assistant Secretary of the Navy 
(Financial Management), to formulate budget proposals for the 
Headquarters, Marine Corps, the Operating Forces of the Marine Corps, 
and other activities and programs as assigned.
    (3) To develop, in coordination with other military services, the 
doctrines, tactics and equipment employed by landing forces in 
amphibious operations.
    (4) To formulate Marine Corps strategic plans and policies and 
participate in the formulation of joint and combined strategic plans and 
policies and related command relationships.
    (5) To exercise authority for intelligence within the Marine Corps.

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    (6) To plan for and determine the present and future needs, both 
quantitative and qualitative, for manpower, including reserve personnel 
and civilian personnel, of the United States Marine Corps. This includes 
responsibility for leadership in maintaining a high degree of competence 
among Marine Corps officer and enlisted personnel and Marine Corps 
civilian personnel in necessary fields of specialization through 
education, training and equal opportunities for personal advancement; 
and for leadership in maintaining the morale and motivation of Marine 
Corps personnel and the prestige of a career in the Marine Corps.

[64 FR 56062, Oct. 15, 1999, as amended at 68 FR 2697, Jan. 21, 2003]