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MCRP 3-20.3 Operational Support Airlift

MCRP 3-20.3

Operational Support Airlift

Marine Corps · MCRP · Apr 2018 · 48 pages

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Moving high volumes of small payloads to widely dispersed Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) elements in a low threat environment poses significant cost challenges for Marine Corps aviation. Marine Corps operational support airlift (OSA) provides an economical and efficient alternative for the movement of personnel and cargo by reducing the burden that small payloads place on large tactical aircraft. Since complex tactical assault support aircraft are costly to operate and require extensive maintenance, OSA aircraft make significant contributions in airlift support while avoiding the high cost of using tactical assault support assets. Historical Perspective Marines are renowned for adapting tools to support operations and using them to overcome obstacles.

DesignationMCRP 3-20.3

EditionApr 2018

StatusActive

Pages48

FunctionAviation

CollectionCurrent Doctrine

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY Headquarters United States Marine Corps W

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