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
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
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
to MCWP 3-25.7, which invites individuals to submit suggestions concerning this MCWP directly to the above addressee, the following unclassified recommendation is forwarded: Page Article/Paragraph No. Line No. Figure/Table No. Nature of…Archive142 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
The Marine air command and control system (MACCS) provides the aviation combat element commander with the means to exercise control of those organic and nonorganic aviation assets to support Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) operations.…Archive118 pagesAviation
to MCWP 3-25.8, which invites individuals to submit suggestions concerning this MCWP directly to the above addressee, the following unclassified recommendation is forwarded: Page Article/Paragraph No. Line No. Figure/Table No. Nature of…Archive88 pagesSmall Unit Tactics
Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-25.10, Low Altitude Air Defense Handbook, complements and expands on the information in MCWP 3-25, Control of Aircraft and Missiles, MCWP 3-25.3, Marine Air Command and Control System Handbook,…Archive160 pagesFires
Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-27, Operational Support Airlift, provides a framework for the understanding and effective employment of operational support assets during peacetime, crisis or war. This publication covers all…Archive58 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
FM 3-100/MCWP 3-3.7.1 normally degrade force effectiveness and erode combat power. To restore combat power commanders decontaminate as early as possible. Immediate decon supports individual survival. Operational decon allows temporary…Archive11 pagesCBRN
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