MCRP 3-10A.3 Marine Infantry Platoon 1-1 CHAPTER 1 EMPLOYMENT THE OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT The Marine infantry platoon will operate across the full range of military operations, and in any clime and place. The platoon can expect to meet the many challenges presented by the operational environment, some of which are characterized by globalization, demographic shifts, water and food shortages, natural disasters, and the proliferation of weapons and technology. Within the same month, a platoon could conduct some combination of offensive, defensive, amphibious, and stability actions. See Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-10, MAGTF Ground Operations, for more information. Expectations of Small Unit Leaders Marine Corps small unit leaders in the 21st century must be more than just physically fit and tactically competent.
DesignationMCRP 3-10A.3
EditionAug 2020
StatusActive
Pages354
FunctionSmall Unit Tactics
EchelonPlatoon
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 31 August 2020 FOREWORD Marine Corps