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
1. PURPOSE Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-11.3, Scouting and Patrolling, provides the doctrinal foundation and the tactics, techniques, and procedures for scouting and patrolling conducted by Marines from the fire team to…Archive109 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Proposed new verbatim text: (Verbatim, double-spaced; continue on additional pages as necessary.) 3. Justification/source: (Need not be double-spaced.) Note: Only one recommendation per page. ivArchive340 pagesMarksmanship Weapons
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
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…Archive354 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
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…Archive202 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
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
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
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
CHAPTER 1 Civil Disturbances Civil disturbances arise from acts of civil disobedience. They occur most often when participants in mass acts of civil disobedience become antagonistic toward authority, and authorities must struggle to wrest…Archive161 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
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
1. PURPOSE Fleet Marine Force Reference Publication (FMFRP) 0-6, Marine Troop Leader's Guide, provides a checklist of basic duties for the troop leader at the platoon, section, squad, and fire team levels in combat operations. 2. SCOPE…Archive359 pagesLeadership Training
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 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
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…Archive107 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
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…Archive282 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…Current285 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
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
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…Archive287 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
1. PURPOSE This publication, PMFM 8-2, Counterinsurgency Operations, presents the doctrine, tactics, and techniques used by Marine Corps landing forces in counterinsurgency operations, including counterguerrilla operations. 2. SCOPE This…Archive155 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
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