what is the marine corps order for records management

The Marine Corps Order for Records Management is MCO 5210.11F. This order outlines the policies and processes for the development, upkeep, use, and disposal of Marine Corps records. The order emphasizes that records management is everyones responsibility, regardless of rank or billet, and that all Marines are obligated to manage and dispose of records according to federal mandates. The order also defines what constitutes a record, which includes all books, papers, maps, photographs, and other documentary materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics. The goal of records management is to control the creation, organization, maintenance, use, and disposition of Marine Corps records, in order to document Marine achievements and historical events, comply with legal/statutory requirements, and protect the legal and financial rights of the government and persons directly affected by Marine Corps activities.