MCO 5740.4B - Relationship with the Surveys and Investigations Staff, House Appropriations Committee

Scope

MCO 5740.4B amplifies SECNAVINST 5740.29 for House Appropriations Committee Surveys and Investigations Staff (S&IS) inquiries into Marine Corps operations. The order assigns responsibilities for S&IS announcement letter monitoring, action officer nomination, command coordination, classified material handling, and post-visit reporting. The order does not cover general congressional constituent inquiries, which route under SECNAVINST 5730.5 and the general Marine Corps congressional liaison framework. The order does not cover Article 138 complaints, IG inquiries, or FOIA requests.

Audience

HQMC Programs and Resources (Code RFR-43) staff managing S&IS investigation programs. Marine Corps action officers designated by ASN (FM&C) as the primary point of contact on Marine Corps-cognizance S&IS investigations. Commanders of Marine Corps activities receiving S&IS visits. HQMC staff agencies supporting Marine Corps-wide S&IS investigations.

Content scope

• HAC S&IS investigation announcement letter monitoring and dissemination by HQMC Code RFR.
• Action officer nomination to ASN (FM&C) for Marine Corps-cognizance investigations.
• Briefings, working space, and records access for S&IS visits.
• Classified information handling during S&IS investigations.
• Sensitive document exchange procedures.
• Historical file maintenance of S&IS investigations involving the Marine Corps.
• Post-visit reporting requirements to CMC Code RFR.
• Interim adverse-finding reporting requirements.

Connection to higher policy

• SECNAVINST 5740.29. Parent DON instruction for HAC S&IS investigations.
• Public Law 601, 79th Congress. Statutory authority for the Committee on Appropriations studies and examinations.
• SECNAVINST 5730.5. Procedures for Handling Congressional Affairs Matters (parallel framework for general congressional inquiries).
• MCO 5400.6 Department of the Navy Records Management Program (cross-reference for historical file maintenance).

Status

Active. Signed 11 Apr 2001 by Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources. Cancels MCO 5740.4A. HQMC Programs and Resources Division (RFR-43) sponsors the order. Verify against current Marine Corps Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) guidance for any updated S&IS coordination procedures.