Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication (MCDP) 2, Intelligence, and Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 2-1, Intelligence Operations, provide the doctrine and higher order tactics, techniques, and procedures for intelligence operations.…Archive287 pagesRecon Intel
Marine Corps warfighting publication on offensive and defensive tactics: common tactical concepts and control measures, movement to contact, attack, exploitation, pursuit, and defensive operations (2025).Current442 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
The 2006 version of FM 3-24/ MCWP 3-33.5, Counterinsurgency, filled an important doctrinal gap at a time when U.S. forces were engaged in counterinsurgency operations. This version of FM 3-24/MCWP 3-33.5 builds on that important manual.…Current203 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
MCWP 3-03, Stabilization Activities 1-2 Core Responsibility One The DoD designs, implements, monitors, and evaluates stabilization actions based on conflict assessments, operational requirements, and complementary foreign assistance. For…Current132 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
CHAPTER 1. SPECIAL OPERATIONS FUNDAMENTALS Marine Special Operations Forces (SOF) conduct the full range of assigned special operations in any environment, focusing on sustainable expeditionary special operations that support the combatant…Current64 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
1. PURPOSE Fleet Marine Force Manual (FMFM) 6, Ground Combat Operations, provides the doctrinal basis for the planning and execution of ground combat operations for ground forces within the Marine airground task force (MAGTF). It…Archive186 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
MCWP 3-10 MAGTF Ground Operations 1-1 CHAPTER 1 THE ROLE OF THE GROUND COMBAT ELEMENT THE GROUND COMBAT ELEMENT The Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF), composed of forces task-organized under a single commander, is the Marine Corps'…Current125 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
The success of amphibious operations and subsequent operations ashore require the coordinated employment of all Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) resources: reconnaissance, infantry, aviation, tanks, artillery, engineers, amphibious…Archive163 pagesRecon Intel
On page 1-7 of Chapter 1, in "Assault Amphibian Section," delete sentences two and three and replace with, "The Rifle Platoon Commander exercises maneuver control of his platoon through the AAV Section Leader. While mounted or dismounted,…Archive262 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-14.1, Light Armored Vehicle-25 Gunnery and Employment, describes how the crew and section of the light armored vehicle-25 (LAV-25) conducts gunnery training for combat. MCWP 3-14.1 also…Archive228 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
1001. Marine Air-Ground Task Force Concept a. Task Organization. The Marine Corps organizes for combat by forming Marine Air-Ground Task Forces (MAGTFs) which are combined arms warfighting organizations tailored to accomplish specific…Archive48 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
TO MACHINE GUNS "For their part the machine-gun units must be on the alert to seize and exploit every opportunity to assist the forward movement of the rifle units, without waiting for specific orders to engage a particular targe or…Archive406 pagesMarksmanship Weapons
to FMFM 1-3B, which invites individuals to submit suggestions concerning this FMFM directly to the above addressee, the following unclassified recommendation is forwarded: Page Article/Paragraph No. Line No. Figure/Table No. Nature of…Archive203 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
to FMFM 2-11, which invites individuals to submit suggestions concerning this FMFM directly to the above addressee, the following unclassified recommendation is forwarded: Page Article/Paragraph No. Line No. Figure/Table No. Nature of…Archive142 pagesMarksmanship Weapons
Fire support is fires that directly support land, maritime, amphibious, and special operations forces to engage enemy forces, combat formations, and facilities in pursuit of tactical and operational objectives (JP 1-02). Fire support…Archive260 pagesFires
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…Archive282 pagesFires
1. PURPOSE Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-16.6, Supporting Arms Observer, Spotter, and Controller, provides the techniques and procedures for requesting and adjusting supporting arms. 2. SCOPE This publication provides…Archive499 pagesFires
How-to-train reference (with FM 6-50) presenting tactics, techniques, and procedures for field artillery cannon gunnery at the cannon battery level, covering duties of key personnel, gunnery doctrine, and standardized procedures for…Archive361 pagesFires
C1, FM 6-40/MCWP 3-16.4 Change HEADQUARTERS No.1 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Washington, DC, 1 October 1999 Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for FIELD ARTILLERY MANUAL CANNON GUNNERY FM 6-40/MCWP 3-16.4, April 1996, is changed as follows: 1.…Archive784 pagesFires
1. PURPOSE Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-16.6, Supporting Arms Observer, Spotter, and Controller, provides the techniques and procedures for requesting and adjusting supporting arms. 2. SCOPE This publication provides…Archive498 pagesFires
Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-17, Engineering Operations provides doctrine and supporting tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for the planning and execution of engineer support to the MAGTF. This publication provides…Archive89 pagesEngineering
The purpose of MCWP 3-17.2, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operations, is to provide a supported unit commander and staff, guidance for planning and operations. Also, EOD commanders to use as a source of information to familiarize them with…Archive44 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
3 4 1001. CHALLENGE TO MANEUVER 5 6 Maneuver warfare is the warfighting philosophy of the Marine Corps. This philosophy seeks to 7 shatter the enemy's cohesion through a series of rapid, violent, and unexpected actions. Speed, 8 surprise,…Archive129 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
The purpose of MCWP 3-17.4, Engineer Reconnaissance, is to provide specific techniques and procedures for Marine Corps reconnaissance forces and engineers in particular, to conduct successful engineer related data collection, recording,…Archive136 pagesRecon Intel
cr 1993 1. PURPOSE Fleet Marine Force Manual (FMFM) 13-8, MAGT7F Explosive Ordnance Disposal, addresses the employment of explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) units in support of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) combat operations, and it…Archive47 pagesEngineering
Fleet Marine Force Manual (FMFM) 13-7, MAGTF Breaching Operafions, provides guidance for commanders and their staffs who plan and conduct breaching operations in support of Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) operations. It focuses on…Archive169 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
of New Concepts as Background for Consideration. Operational Maneuver From the Sea (OMFTS) is a new concept guiding the direction of the Marine Corps. OMFTS is the capstone that encompasses several other supporting concepts such as ship to…Historic85 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
The control of aircraft and missiles within the Marine Corps is exercised through the Marine air command and control system (MACCS). The MACCS provides the aviation combat element (ACE) commander with the means to exercise control of those…Archive126 pagesAviation
The Marine air command and control system (MACCS) provides the Marine aviation combat element commander with the means to exercise command and control of organic and nonorganic aviation assets necessary to support Marine air-ground task…Archive127 pagesLeadership Training
The Marine air command and control system (MACCS) provides the Marine aviation combat element commander with the means to exercise control of those organic and nonorganic aviation assets that are necessary to support Marine air-ground task…Archive98 pagesAviation
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