Since Fleet Marine Force Manual 1, Warfighting, was first published in 1989, it has had a significant impact both inside and outside the Marine Corps. That manual has changed the way Marines think about warfare. It has caused energetic…Archive113 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
The combat experience of Global War on Terror veterans has affected changes to the "philosophy" and "terms" of Marines since MCDP 1-0 was published in 2001. The new philosophy and terms are manifestations of Marine innovation. This…Archive14 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 0-1.1, Componency, addresses the fundamental principles of Marine Corps componency. It deals with the Marine Corps component under a combatant command; the role of the Marine Corps component…Archive106 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
This publication is about winning in combat. Winning requires many things: excellence in techniques, an appreciation of the enemy, exemplary leadership, battlefield judgment, and focused combat power. Yet these factors by themselves do not…Archive145 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
To promulgate policy and implementing instructions, concerning physical fitness and body composition in the Marine Corps. 0002. STATUS 1. The policies and procedures in this Manual apply to HQMC staff agencies and COs who are authorized to…Archive124 pagesLeadership Training
Marine's ability to see the enemy, terrain, and troops surrounding is greatly affected by the weather encountered. Having access to weather information can help Marines be prepared; therefore, whether traveling or in the patrol base,…Archive228 pagesFieldcraft Survival
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…Archive371 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 2-2.3, Remote Sensor Operations, is the first in a new series of doctrinal publications on intelligence collection operations. MCWP 2-1, Intelligence Operations (under development) and FMFM 3-21,…Archive88 pagesRecon Intel
TO RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP All Marines share a common warfighting belief: "Every Marine a rifleman." This simple credo reinforces the belief that all Marines are forged from a common experience, share a common set of values, and are trained as…Archive116 pagesMarksmanship Weapons
CHAPTER 1 THE M9 SERVICE PISTOL The Marine Corps' uses the M9 service pistol as a defensive weapon. It is a semiautomatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated, double-action pistol. The M9 service pistol's magazine holds 15 rounds and is…Archive111 pagesMarksmanship Weapons
Chapter 1 PHYSICAL READINESS LEADERSHIP Section Role of Physical Fitness in Combat PURPOSE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING 1101. Physical fitness training in the Marine Corps has one purpose: to prepare Marines to physically withstand the…Archive218 pagesLeadership Training
1. PURPOSE Today's Marines operate within a continuum of force where conflict may change from low intensity to high intensity over a matter of hours. Marines are also engaged in many military operations other than war, such as peacekeeping…Archive113 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Throughout history, water has posed special challenges to Marines and Sailors during times of both peace and war. Therefore, the inherent dangers associated with waterborne operations demand that Marines and Sailors receive proper water…Archive145 pagesFieldcraft Survival
1. PURPOSE Fleet Marine Force Manual (FMFM) 7-14, Combating Terrorism, describes the United States and Marine Corps policy, concepts, procedures, terminology, and programs regarding terrorism. 2, SCOPE FMEM 7-14 provides guidance for the…Archive143 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Chapter 1 Overview Terrorism Defined Joint Publication (JP) 1-02, Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, defines terrorism as "the calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to inculcate…Archive138 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
1. PURPOSE Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-02E, The Individual's Guide for Understanding and Surviving Terrorism, informs individual Marines (private through general officer), civilian employees, and family members on how…Archive143 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
This manual is based entirely on the keyword SURVIVAL. The letters in this word can help guide you in your actions in any survival situation. Whenever faced with a survival situation, remember the word SURVIVAL. SURVIVAL ACTIONS The…Archive571 pagesFieldcraft Survival
This manual meets the first aid training needs of individual service members. Because medical personnel will not always be readily available, the nonmedical service members must rely heavily on their own skills and knowledge of…Archive227 pagesMedical TCCC
QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST Decide to Survive! S - Size up the situation, surroundings, physical condition, equipment. U - Use all your senses R - Remember where you are. V - Vanquish fear and panic. I - Improvise and improve. V - Value…Archive107 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…Archive107 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-11.4A, Helicopter Insertion/Extraction, provides instruction for training Marines in the techniques, procedures, equipment and safety involved in conducting helicopter rope suspension operations.…Archive133 pagesAviation
1. Scope J-Fire applies to the tactical operating forces of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force. It is a United States (US) unilateral-only document, but it includes North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) formats where…Archive101 pagesFires
1. Scope This multiservice tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) manual provides guidance and procedures for the employment of an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) force when operating in a joint capacity throughout the range of…Archive101 pagesEngineering
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY Headquarters United States Marine Corps Washington, D.C. 20350-3000 4 April 2018 CHANGE 1 to MCRP 3-20F.9 Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Gunner's Handbook 1. This publication has been edited to ensure gender…Archive286 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Chapter 1 Fundamentals The mission of a low altitude air defense (LAAD) unit is to provide close-in, low altitude surface-to-air weapons (SAWs) fires in defense of forward combat areas, vital areas, and installations. It also provides SAW…Archive303 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
NWP 3-02.12 MCRP 3-31.1A Februrary 1997 PUBLICATION NOTICE ROUTING 1. NWP 3-02.12/MCRP 3-31.1A, Employment of Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), is available in the Naval Warfare Publications Library. It is effective upon receipt. 2.…Archive173 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Marine Corps Reference Paper (MCRP) 3-31B, Amphibious Ships and Landing Craft Data Book, is for use in planning where generalized capabilities and measurements are required. In planning for operations where exact capabilities and figures…Archive39 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Section I. General 1-1. Overview. This chapter discusses the type of activity that is characteristic of an insurgency. A general overview of insurgency is provided to introduce the planner of counterguerrilla operations to the insurgent.…Archive256 pagesSmall Unit Tactics