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 actions faster than an adversary in any conflict setting on any scale. In so doing, this publication provides a framework for all Marines for the development and exercise of effective command and control in peace, in crisis, or in war. This publication represents a firm commitment by the Marine Corps to a bold, even fundamental shift in the way we will view and deal with the dynamic challenges of command and control in the information age. The Marine Corps' view of command and control is based on our common understanding of the nature of war and on our warfighting philosophy, as described in Fleet Marine Force Manual 1, Warfighting. It takes into account both the timeless features of war as we understand them and the implications of the ongoing information explosion that is a consequence of modern technology.
The United States Marine Corps is the largest such force on the planet, and yet it is the smallest, most elite section of the U.S. military, one with a long and storied history. Here, in the most current version of the manual used by the Corps itself, the operational capabilities and strategies of the Marines are covered in great detail. Discover. . the role and function of the Marines . the Corps' warfighting culture and dynamic decision-making . the roles and responsibilities of Marines of all ranks . battlespace organization . how logistics and planning are carried out by the Marines . offensives and defensive tactics . the Marines' role in combating terrorism, proferring humanitarian assistance, aiding civil authorities, and other non-warfare operations . and much, much more. Military buffs, war-gamers, and anyone seeking to understand how American armed services are being deployed in the ever-changing arena of modern warfare will find this a fascinating and informative document.
THE MARINE CORPS EFFECTIVE EXECUTION OF ADVANCE FORCE OPERATIONS (AFO) ARE A CRITICAL COMPONENT IN THE MARINE CORPS ROLE IN TRANSITIONING FROM PRE-CRISIS ACTIVITIES (PCA) TO CRISIS RESPONSE. AFO ARE CORE MISSION TO THE MAGTF AND CONSIST OF CLANDESTINE RECONNAISSANCE AND SURVEILLANCE (R&S); JOINT RECEPTION, STAGING, ONWARD MOVEMENT, AND INTEGRATION OF FORCES (JRSOI); INFORMATION OPERATIONS; TERMINAL GUIDANCE; AND LIMITED DIRECT ACTION OPERATIONS. ALTHOUGH MARINE CORPS HAS IN FACT DEVELOPED COMPREHENSIVE MAGTF CAPABILITIES, IT WOULD BENEFIT FROM HAVING AFO SPECIFIC DOCTRINE AND OPERATION CONCEPTS. THIS DOCTRINE WOULD GUIDE ITS CONDUCT AND SYNCHRONIZE ITS EFFECTS.
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.
Here is everything there is to know about the essentials of life as a Marine. From fitness to first aid to firing positions, this book covers all subjects in which every troop, regardless of rank, must maintain proficiency. Learn the Military’s Code of Conduct, understand the Dos and Don’ts of surviving as a POW, and grasp the foundation of military law. Find out about Marine customs, uniforms, and drills. Follow the Marine Corps fitness routines to get into the best shape of your life. Read the detailed section on first aid and learn how to perform CPR, make braces for broken limbs, dress and bandage wounds, improvise slings, and transport injured victims. Find out about the symptoms and treatment of chemical agents and learn how to safely travel through a contaminated area. Also included in the U.S. Marine Guidebook are marksmanship requirements; navigation tactics; and nuclear, biological, and chemical defense. The U.S. Marine Guidebook details procedure during combat, including code of conduct in war and when to use deadly force. Because these subjects are first taught and tested during recruit training, they are the distinctive qualities of a Marine and his training. Anyone who is interested in what makes a Marine the strong, brave, and skilled individual he or she must be will find this book fascinating.
This study is based on the supposition that the future employment of U.S. military forces will be in joint operations focused against third world threats. The current trend of proliferation of high-technology weapons to third world countries will result in many nations that have small, but modern, forces with high battlefield leverage. Faced with less resources, more potent threats, and the need to win quickly, future joint commanders will be required to employ their forces with imagination. To win, they must seize the initiative early and hold it to the end. This study suggests that a joint doctrine that emphasizes the full potential of deep operations to impact battle on an operational level provides the means to rapidly defeat the enemy. This study examines the feasibility of adapting the more prescriptive Soviet deep operations doctrine for use in future U.S. joint campaigns. To determine the feasibility of using Soviet deep operations doctrine as a template for a more thorough U.S. deep operations doctrine, the development and features of Soviet deep battle and deep operations theory are explored to identify lessons of possible benefit. The Soviet Manchurian Campaign of August 1945 is examined to validate Soviet theory. This theory of deep operations, as manifested by an amphibious OMG, is then evaluated to determine applicability to future Marine Corp amphibious operations.
The United States Marine Corps is the largest such force on the planet, and yet it is the smallest, most elite section of the U.S. military, one with a long and storied history. Here, in the most current version of the manual used by the Corps itself, is the Marine guide to winning in combat. Learn battle-tested techniques for: . tactical indecisiveness . exploiting the environment . developing an ambush mentality . anticipation and improvisation . maintaining combat discipline . building on advantage . and more. Military buffs, war-gamers, and anyone seeking to understand the role the American military is playing on an increasingly complicated global stage will find this a fascinating and informative document.
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