DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY Headquarters United States Marine Corps Washington, D.C. 20350-3000 4 April 2018 CHANGE 1 to MCTP 3-20G Air Reconnaissance 1. This publication has been edited to ensure gender neutrality of all applicable and…Current137 pagesRecon Intel
Operations in and around cities are one of the greatest challenges U.S. forces face. Unyielding population growth, urbanization of littoral areas, and greater resource needs drive instability that causes competition, crisis, or conflict.…Current276 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
&KDSWHU 7KH1DWXUHRI3ODQQLQJ "Nothing succeeds in war except in consequence of a well prepared plan." ²1DSROHRQ%RQDSDUWH "I engage, and after that I see what to do." ²1DSROHRQ%RQDSDUWHCurrent105 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
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
Combat Stress is the mental, emotional or physical tension, strain, or distress resulting from exposure to combat and combat-related conditions. Controlling combat stress is a command responsibility. In terms of Service members lost from…Archive94 pagesLeadership Training
The Marine Corps Warfighting Publication 5-1(MCWP 5-1) was published in January 2000. MCWP 5-1, The Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP), replaced in part the Fleet Marine Force Manual 3-1(FMFM 3-1) that was last updated in 1979. MCWP 5-1…Archive107 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
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
and Philosophy Marine air intelligence is the combination of all-source intelligence, training, personnel, and techniques that assesses the weather, adversary, and terrain impacts to the air domain. While the primary customer of air…Current301 pagesRecon Intel
Fleet Marine Force Manual (FMFM) 7-32, Raid Operations, explains doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures (DTTP) for raid operations conducted by Marine Air-Ground Task Forces (MAGTFs). It highlights the advantages, disadvantages, and…Archive169 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
Field Manual (FM) 90-13 describes how divisions and brigades conduct river crossings. It shows the relationship to corps operations, where appropriate, and includes details for lower echelons to support the brigades. It provides doctrine,…Archive164 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
to FMFM 6-4, which invites individuals to submit suggestions concerning this FMFM directly to the above addressee, the following unclassified recommendation is forwarded: Seeman Page Article/Paragraph No. Line No. Figure/Table No. Nature…Archive417 pagesLeadership Training
Summary of Changes • All changes are consistent with Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) and Training and Education Command (TECOM) direction and guidance following the 30 July 2020 Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) mishap to ensure…Current272 pagesSustainment
CHAPTER 1 U.S. Policy for Flame, Riot Control Agents and Herbicides Policy govering US policy for RCA and herbicides is found in Executive Order 11850 dated 8 Apr 75, Renunciation of Certain Uses in War of Chemicals, Herbicides, and Riot…Archive128 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
This doctrinal publication describes a theory and philosophy of command and control for the U.S. Marine Corps. Put very simply, the intent is to describe how we can reach effective military decisions and implement effective military…Current153 pagesLeadership Training
NTTP 4-02.2M!MCRP 4-11 .IG, PATIENT MOVEMENT (MAY 2007), addresses Navy and Marine Corps patient movement capabilities available to the operational commander and prescribes tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for theater operations,…Archive127 pagesSustainment
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
NTTP 4-02.2M/MCRP 4-11.1G, PATIENT MOVEMENT (JUL 2013), addresses Navy and Marine Corps patient movement capabilities available to the operational commander and prescribes tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for theater operations,…Current131 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 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. MCWP…Archive203 pagesRecon Intel
MCRP 2-10A.1 Signals Intelligence 1-1 UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED CHAPTER 1. SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Signals intelligence (SIGINT) is a discipline within the field of intelligence that derives intelligence from information…Current133 pagesRecon Intel
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
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
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
TO MARINE CORPS DESIGN METHODOLOGY The Marine Corps design methodology helps planners determine the correct set of problems, and a framework for solving them. In this manner, design not only occurs throughout problem framing but throughout…Current205 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
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
Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 6-22, Communications and Information Systems, presents doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for the employment of communications and information systems to support Marine airground…Archive279 pagesLeadership Training
MCWP 5-10 Marine Corps Planning Process 1-1 CHAPTER 1. PLANNING FUNDAMENTALS Planning is the art and science of envisioning a desired future and laying out effective ways of bringing it about. —Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication (MCDP) 5,…Current218 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
CHAPTER 1. INFORMATION FUNDAMENTALS "Marines apply the Marine Corps information warfighting function to create and exploit information advantages on all points of the competition continuum." —Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 8,…Current164 pagesOther
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
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