1. Purpose This multi-Service tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) publication for airfield opening is a single source, descriptive reference guide for opening and transferring an airfield. 2. Scope This MTTP publication supports operational commanders and staffs by establishing tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for airfield opening. This publication provides guidance for operational commanders and staffs on opening and transferring an airfield. It contains information on Service capabilities, planning considerations, airfield assessment and surveys, opening the airfield, and transitioning the airfield in all operational environments. 3. Applicability This MTTP publication applies to all commanders, senior airfield authorities, planning staffs, airfield opening forces, air traffic controllers, and support agencies. 4.
DesignationMCRP 3-20B.1
EditionOct 2018
StatusActive
Pages144
FunctionSmall Unit Tactics
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. *Supersedes ATP 3-17.2/MCRP 3-20B.1/NTTP 3-02.18/AFTTP 3- 2.6