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
The Army's techniques publication for the Infantry rifle platoon and squad: organization, offense, defense, and patrolling at the small-unit level. Supersedes the 2016 edition.Current598 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Police operations have historically been understood to comprise of law enforcement missions supporting United States (U.S.) military commanders and efforts to police military personnel, civilians, and family members working and residing on…Current286 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
The Ranger Handbook: condensed leadership, patrolling, battle drills, and fieldcraft reference carried by small-unit leaders. Supersedes the 2017 edition (2025).Current380 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
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
ATP 3-21.9 addresses the tactical application of techniques associated with the offense, defense, and enabling tasks for the Stryker Infantry rifle platoon and squad. ATP 3-21.9 does not discuss defense support of civil authorities (see…Current452 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Counterinsurgency (COIN) is a complex subset of warfare that encompasses all military, paramilitary, political, economic, psychological, and civic actions taken by a government to defeat an insurgency at the company, battalion, and brigade…Current448 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
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
to Cold-Weather Operations DIFFERENT TYPES OF COLD CONDITIONS 1-1. There are different types of cold found throughout the world and each presents its own challenges. For Soldiers to be effective in a cold-weather environment, it is…Current136 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
ATP 3-90.1 has been updated and provided as an Army techniques publication per 2015 Doctrine Strategy. In addition to doctrine changes, a significant effort has been made to eliminate redundancies with parent doctrinal manuals. The result…Current332 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
ATP 3-21.11 discusses the techniques used by the Infantry rifle company while conducting missions. These are techniques and are not prescriptive. The mission variables of mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available,…Current364 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
i 1. Scope This publication is designed to consolidate some of the existing information on counterdrug (CD) operations, but it is not intended as an all encompassing, single-source CD document. Other publications provide information for…Current267 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
This publication helps infantry brigade task force level units and below prepare for stability and support contingency missions. Using this publication, a leader can tailor the training plan for the unit's specific mission by grouping…Current931 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
ATP 7-100.1, as part of the U.S. Army 7-100 series and in support of AR 350-2, addresses the tactics, organization, and activities Russian military. This ATP describes how Russia would fight according to its doctrine. It uses Russian…Current280 pagesLeadership Training
Techniques for operating in arctic and extreme cold weather environments: movement, sustainment, and combat tasks in cold regions. Co-published with the Marine Corps; supersedes MCRP 12-10A.4, Cold Regions Operations.Current292 pagesFieldcraft Survival
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
ATP 3-11.74, CBRN platoons is designed to provide the CBRN platoon leader and platoon sergeant with a readily accessible reference manual aimed at the fundamental and core tasks of CBRN platoon operations. This publication is to be used as…Current210 pagesCBRN
1. Scope This publication provides joint doctrine to plan, conduct, and assess defense support of civil authorities. 2. Purpose This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). It…Current164 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
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
Every Soldier plays a role when it comes to situational awareness through reporting. Soldiers and DA Civilians have the obligation to collect, safeguard, and report information, which contributes to the commander's situational…Current88 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
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