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MCTP 3-01A Scouting and Patrolling

MCTP 3-01A

Scouting and Patrolling

Marine Corps · MCTP · Jul 2020 · 314 pages

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MCTP 3-01A Scouting and Patrolling 1-2 CHAPTER 1. PLANNING DEFINITION OF A PATROL Patrols are employed by commanders for many purposes, such as gathering information, providing security, or engaging the enemy. Patrols enable the commander's decision-making process and knowledge of the operational environment, and can reduce enemy or threat capabilities. A patrol is a small unit organization formed to accomplish specific tactical tasks. The mission to conduct a patrol may be given to a fire team, squad, platoon, or company-sized element. All Marine Corps units can be task-organized to conduct patrols and should be proficient in basic patrolling skills. PURPOSE OF PATROLLING A commander must have a consistently present and active means of protecting friendly forces and gaining information on threats.

DesignationMCTP 3-01A

EditionJul 2020

StatusActive

Pages314

FunctionSmall Unit Tactics

EchelonSquad

CollectionCurrent Doctrine

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