Marine Corps Tactical Publication Mctp 3 30a Command And Staff Action July 2020

This United States Marine Corps manual, Marine Corps Tactical Publication MCTP 3-30A Command and Staff Action July 2020, provides staff tactics, techniques, and procedures that support the commander's decision making process at all levels of command. The publication consists of two parts. Part I describes command and staff organizations and describes the MAGTF command structure to include the commander's personal, general, and special staffs. MCTP 3-30A describes billets within each functional organization as they relate to the commander and identifies these roles and responsibilities. Part II identifies key coordination measures or staff actions necessary to aid the commander in decision making and reinforces key means of communications via standardized reports and information management systems and processes. The appendices include several sample formats for correspondence and staff studies. MCTP 3-30A informs Marines on the basic composition of MAGTF staffs and describes basic staff skills corresponding to effective action officers. As such, this publication will also include staff sections that emerged over the last decade such as the G-9. The information contained in MCTP 3-30A applies to major subordinate commands, regiment/group, and battalion/squadron levels. Any Marine at any echelon can reference this publication to understand basic command and staff actions.

This United States Marine Corps USMC manual, Marine Corps Tactical Publication MCTP 3-40E Maintenance Operations January 2020, provides the commander and staff with the fundamental principles required for the planning and execution of Marine air-ground task force maintenance operations. It provides a practical approach to understanding maintenance operations of ground equipment that can be applied without any significant technical background.

This is United States Marine Corps USMC manual Marine Corps Tactical Publication MCTP 3-01A Scouting and Patrolling July 2020. The evolution of modern warfare prompts the need for advanced and modernized tactics which provide Marines with enhanced scouting and patrolling procedures. Essential in meeting this requirement was the integration of Marine Corps Interim Publication (MCIP) 3-02.1i, Combat Hunter with Marine Corps Tactical Publication (MCTP) 3-01A, Scouting and Patrolling. As witnessed during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, the combat tested tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) contained herein have matured into effective tools, which-when paired with enhanced scouting techniques and a hunter's mindset to "always be the hunter, never the prey"-are highly effective in conducting patrols. This mindset continues to be taught throughout the training and education continuum for both officers and enlisted Marines alike, from entry-level training to professional military education. Scouting and patrolling skills are an essential part of all tactical operations which assist the commander in developing a deeper understanding of the operational environment, locating threats, determining enemy or adversary intentions, and developing effective methods for targeting them. Marines must be able to make rapid and effective decisions, as well as identify threats from inside or outside of friendly areas. All Marines, regardless of military occupational specialty, should be capable of effectively participating in basic patrolling missions. Therefore, the TTP included herein are applicable across the Marine air-ground task force. This publication supersedes MCTP 3-01A, Scouting and Patrolling, dated 17 April 2001, erratum dated 2 May 2016 and cancels MCIP 3-02.1i, Combat Hunter, dated 4 February 2011.

This United States Marine Corps manual, Marine Corps Tactical Publication MCTP 3-10C Employment of Amphibious Assault Vehicles July 2020, provides the basis for the use of amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) in support of Marine Corps operations. This publication addresses the mechanized capability of the assault amphibian unit, section, and platoon in support of Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) or other ground combat element (GCE) missions. These missions include the seizure and defense of key maritime terrain, the conduct of land operations essential to naval operations, and sustained operations ashore that support joint or combined force land or maritime operations. The target audience for this publication is officers and staff noncommissioned officers serving as members of MAGTF and GCE staffs, as well as assault amphibian battalions. The publication provides best practices and planning considerations for AAV employment during military operations conducted across the competition continuum. This publication supersedes MCTP 3-10C, Employment of Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs)dated 10 September 2003, change 1 dated 17 February 2005, erratum dated 2 May 2016, anderratum dated 4 April 2018.

This United States Marine Corps manual, Marine Corps Tactical Publication MCTP 3-40F Distribution and Transportation Operations November 2020, addresses the fundamental principles required for the planning and execution of Marine airground task force distribution and transportation operations. This publication provides a broad doctrinal overview for commanders and their staffs on transportation support tasks and functions related to Marine air-ground task force operations. It provides the reader with a conceptual understanding of distribution and transportation capabilities, planning considerations, command relationships, support requirements, and considerations for the successful execution of missions across the range of military operations. This publication supersedes MCTP 3-40F, Transportation Operations, dated 5 September 2001.

The evolution of modern warfare prompts the need for advanced and modernized tactics which provide Marines with enhanced scouting and patrolling procedures. Essential in meeting this requirement was the integration of Marine Corps Interim Publication (MCIP) 3-02.1i, Combat Hunter with Marine Corps Tactical Publication (MCTP) 3-01A, Scouting and Patrolling. As witnessed during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, the combat tested tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) contained herein have matured into effective tools, which-when paired with enhanced scouting techniques and a hunter's mindset to "always be the hunter, never the prey"-are highly effective in conducting patrols. This mindset continues to be taught throughout the training and education continuum for both officers and enlisted Marines alike, from entry-level training to professional military education. Scouting and patrolling skills are an essential part of all tactical operations which assist the commander in developing a deeper understanding of the operational environment, locating threats, determining enemy or adversary intentions, and developing effective methods for targeting them. Marines must be able to make rapid and effective decisions, as well as identify threats from inside or outside of friendly areas. All Marines, regardless of military occupational specialty, should be capable of effectively participating in basic patrolling missions. Therefore, the TTP included herein are applicable across the Marine air-ground task force.This publication supersedes MCTP 3-01A, Scouting and Patrolling, dated 17 April 2001, eratum dated 2 May 2016 and cancels MCIP 3-02.1i, Combat Hunter, dated 4 February 2011.

The principles and planning considerations discussed in this publication are applicable to the Marine Corps component and all MAGTFs and their subordinate commands. This publication identifies the functions that occur within the rear area, which are integrated within the warfighting functions, to support the conduct of the single battle. It also discusses the command and control of rear area operations from the joint level to individual bases, planning considerations, and the execution of the rear area operations functions. This publication does not provide detailed tactics, techniques, or procedures for rear area security.

Information management by itself is an enabler of command and control rather than a discrete element of it. The pillars of command and control are people; information; and the command and control (C2) support structure, which includes organizations, procedures, equipment, facilities, training, education, and doctrine. Figure 1-1 depicts the information flow of these elements. Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication (MCDP) 6, Command and Control, refers to information management; however, it provides no specific definition for it and focuses instead on the definition and elements of command and control conceptually. This publication, however, focuses on information management (IM) processes and procedures as a C2 enabler, integrating people and technology with efficient processes for improved commander situational awareness and focusing information for decisions at the operational and tactical levels of war.