Marine Corps launches Barracks Digital Maintenance Request System Service-Wide

Source: United States Marines

The Marine Corps launched and has fully implemented QSRMax, which is the service’s main effort to upgrade its maintenance request system from analog to digital.

QSRMax simplifies the process for submitting maintenance requests by empowering Marines with a convenient means to submit barracks maintenance support requests directly to the USMCMax system through a QR code on their phone.

QSRMax empowers Marines to track their maintenance support requests as they progress through the system in real time. QSRMax allows users to submit maintenance requests directly to barracks and building managers, which then can be relayed to the base. This restructuring increases transparency and accountability while enhancing communication between Marines and maintenance personnel.

These maintenance requests also have strategic level visibility, which allows for holistic data analysis across the service. Here is how QSR Max works:

  1. Marine identifies a problem.

  2. Marine scans QR code on QSRMax and creates an account if one is not already established.

  3. Marine creates a facilities maintenance request within QSRMax, followed by the creation of a USMCmax service request if approved.

  4. Request is received and addressed within the QSRMax portal by the designated barracks manager.

  5. Barracks manager determines level of support needed to address the requirement and updates the request in the system.

  6. If needed, the request goes to base via work order request.

  7. Once the maintenance request is completed, the assigned agency reports it complete in the QSRMax system.

The introduction of QSRMax marks a new chapter in facilities maintenance within the Marine Corps, characterized by efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness.

The following link allows direct access to the QSRMax website: https://usmcmax.usmc.mil/qsrmax

Learn more about Barracks 2030, the service’s vision to improve quality of life in unaccompanied housing, by visiting www.mcicom.marines.mil.

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Marine Corps publishes Marine Corps Warfighting Publication 8-10

Source: United States Marines

The Marine Corps published its latest information doctrine publication Marine Corps Warfighting Publication 8-10, Information in Marine Corps Operations, March 14, 2024.

The release of MCWP 8-10, Information in Marine Corps Operations marks the Marine Corps’ second information doctrine publication, expanding upon the tenets of Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 8, Information.

Deputy Commandant for Information developed the warfighting publication in coordination with Doctrine Branch, Policy and Standards Division, Training and Education Command.

The purpose of MCWP 8-10, Information in Marine Corps Operations is complementary guidance to the MCDP 8, Information, providing Marines at all echelons a practical reference to leverage the power of information to gain military advantages. MCWP 8-10 is written within the context of Force Design 2030: threat-informed, concept-based and accountable to a campaign of learning.

MCWP 8-10, Information in Marine Corps Operations is comprised of five chapters describing; Information Fundamentals, The Means and Methods for Conducting Information in Marine Corps Operations, Information Planning, Command and Control of Information Activities, and Measuring Information Effectiveness and Performance. The content of the chapters contributes to the reader’s understanding of the activities required to plan, conduct, command and control, and assess activities that support the Marine Corps Information Warfighting Function.

“Information is a function applicable to any type of unit, operating in any domain, on any point of the competition continuum,” stated Eric Schaner Deputy Division Director, Information Plans and Strategy Division, DC I.

Information regarding the MCDP 8 and the MCWP 8-10 can be found at: https://www.information.marines.mil/MCDP8/

The electronic copy of MCWP 8-10 can be found at:
https://www.marines.mil/News/Publications/MCPEL/Electronic-Library-Display/Article/3712860/mcwp-8-10/

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V-22 Osprey Grounding

Source: United States Marines

Out of an abundance of caution, following the AFSOC operational stand down, NAVAIR is instituting a grounding bulletin for all V-22 Osprey variants Dec. 6. This decision comes after the V-22 Osprey mishap on Nov. 29, off the shore of Yakushima, Japan.

Preliminary investigation information indicates a potential materiel failure caused the mishap, but the underlying cause of the failure is unknown at this time. While the mishap remains under investigation, we are implementing additional risk mitigation controls to ensure the safety of our service members.

The Joint Program Office continues to communicate and collaborate with all V-22 stakeholders and customers, including allied partners.

The safety of pilots and air crews is our number one priority. For more information, please contact, NAVAIR.