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…Current314 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
MCRP 3-10A.4 Marine Rifle Squad 1-1 CHAPTER 1 THE NATURE OF THE RIFLE SQUAD MISSION AND PURPOSE The mission of the rifle squad is to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or repel the enemy's assault by fire and…Current284 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
MCWP 2-25 Ground Reconnaissance Operations 1-1 CHAPTER 1 FULL SPECTRUM OPERATIONS Chapter 1 discusses full spectrum operations as a basis for understanding the role of ground reconnaissance units within the Marine air-ground task force…Current404 pagesRecon Intel
Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-10A.2, Infantry Company Operations, is a revision of the previous version, last published in 2014. The publication focuses on capturing best practices from recent operations. Many of these best…Current305 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
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…Current354 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Marine Corps small-unit leader's guide to mountain warfare: mountain weather, cold-weather leadership, movement and navigation, route planning, water crossings, avalanches, and casualty evacuation.Current240 pagesFieldcraft Survival
2 May 2019 ATP 3-07.31/MCTP 3-03B/AFTTP 3-2.40 i PREFACE 1. Purpose This multi-Service tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) publication for Peace Operations (PO) is a single source, descriptive reference guide to aid planning and…Current132 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Warfare continues to be characterized by volatility, uncertainty, and complexity. The Marine Corps infantry battalion will continue to conduct expeditionary operations to accomplish specific objectives around the globe. As the National…Current312 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Marine Corps tactical publication on arctic and extreme cold weather operations, co-published with the Army; supersedes Cold Regions Operations (2025).Current292 pagesFieldcraft Survival
Helicopter rope suspension techniques (HRST) is a high-risk operation that can be conducted safely if the contents of this publication are adhered to and current directives are followed. Noncompliance with this publication or current…Current107 pagesAviation
Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-16.1, Artillery Operations, provides an overview of fundamentals, organization, support requirements, and tactical considerations used by Marine artillery regiments, battalions, and batteries…Current285 pagesFires
Reprint of the 1940 Small Wars Manual (NAVMC 2890): the Marine Corps' experience in small wars — organization, operations, intervention, and withdrawal — retained as a historical reference.Current568 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
MCWP 2-25 Ground Reconnaissance Operations 1-1 CHAPTER 1 FULL SPECTRUM OPERATIONS Chapter 1 discusses full spectrum operations as a basis for understanding the role of ground reconnaissance units within the Marine air-ground task force…Current407 pagesRecon Intel
Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-11.1A, Commander's Tactical Handbook, contains reference material frequently used to organize, plan, and conduct Marine ground combat operations. Its intent is to assist small unit leaders…Current292 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
CHAPTER 1. FUNDAMENTALS Marine Corps military police within the Fleet Marine Forces (FMF) provide the Marine expeditionary force (MEF), Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF), and combatant commanders with scalable, highly trained police…Current76 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
1. PURPOSE Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 2-15.3B, Reconnaissance Reports Guide, provides tactical reference material on the content and format of reconnaissance reports. It is intended as a reference aid for tactical field use…Current158 pagesRecon Intel
Remote sensors expand the commander's view of the battlefield. Remote sensors provide a means to economically conduct continuous surveillance of vast areas, contributing key information to the intelligence collection effort. These actions…Current52 pagesRecon Intel
Imagery Intelligence A-1 SUMMARY OF CHANGES z Chapter 5, Planning, provides additional detail on deliberate planning. z Chapter 10, Force Protection, incorporates Navy organizational and functional changes; e.g., maritime expeditionary…Current431 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
The mission of the assault amphibian (AA) battalion is to conduct amphibious and mechanized operations to support the ground combat element (GCE) with maneuver, fires, force protection, and command and control (C2). The AA battalion and…Current194 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Marine Corps tactical publication on jungle operations: the jungle environment, foundations for jungle operations, combat power, and offensive, defensive, and stability operations in jungle regions.Current208 pagesFieldcraft Survival
02 May 2019 ATP 3-07.31/MCTP 3-03B/AFTTP 3-2.40 (INCL C1) i PREFACE 1. Purpose This multi-Service tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) publication for Peace Operations (PO) is a single source, descriptive reference guide to aid…Current134 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
Because entire units can be killed in an avalanche, units must have accurate and timely information and the ability to analyze tracks to determine size, direction, and proficiency of enemy units. These factors directly affect the…Current116 pagesFieldcraft Survival
Since our 30th Commandant, General Carl E. Mundy, first published Leading Marines in 1995, it has positively impacted Marines throughout our Marine Corps. It has generated spirited discussions about what it means to be a Marine and how to…Current106 pagesLeadership Training
Mountains establish formal and informal boundaries and barriers. When conflicts erupt in these rugged areas, commanders are presented with unique operational challenges, such as mountainous terrain, snow, and cold weather. Since the Marine…Current174 pagesFieldcraft Survival
MAGTF network engagement activities: understanding and engaging human networks — friendly, neutral, and threat — to support, influence, or neutralize them across the range of military operations.Current90 pagesRecon Intel
When conducting military operations in cold regions, leaders, Soldiers, and Marines must plan to fight two enemies: the cold and the opposing force. Despite the difficulties that cold regions pose, there are armies that have prepared for…Current112 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Meeting America's strategic objectives hinges on the ability to rapidly deploy forces at any time, in any environment, and against any adversary. Contingency basing provides strategic integration of policy, planning, and resourcing for…Current190 pagesFieldcraft Survival
Marine Corps alignment with joint terminology resulted in the following changes to Marine Corps doctrine and terminology: The term "competition continuum" replaces "conflict continuum." The term "range of military operations" may be used…Current166 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
Light armored reconnaissance (LAR) is the only ground combat element (GCE) reconnaissance maneuver force designed, organized, and equipped to fight for information that is critical to the commander. Light armored reconnaissance is not only…Current180 pagesRecon Intel
26 April 1998 1. PURPOSE Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-35.3, Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT), provides doctrinal guidance and detailed information on tactics, techniques, and procedures to be employed in…Current371 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
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