ATP 3-34.40 — General Engineering (mctp 3-40d(mcwp 3-17.7))
ATP 3-34.40 governs general engineering doctrine for the Army and Marine Corps and its employment in military operations.
- Publication number: ATP 3-34.40
- Title: GENERAL ENGINEERING (MCTP 3-40D(MCWP 3-17.7))
- Date: 04/14/2023
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
View ATP 3-34.40 on armypubs.army.mil
The publication covers planning, design, construction, and maintenance for facilities, transportation infrastructure, power systems, water production, and base camps. It requires detailed construction plans to include site layout, safety, and jobsite security, with estimates covering material, equipment, and labor.
Topics covered
- Base camp development
- Construction planning and estimating
- Unified Facilities Criteria
- Road inspections and maintenance
- Power system construction
- Well-drilling operations
- Bridging
- Real property management
Questions and answers
What guides the design of a base camp?
The designated purpose of the base camp and the operational requirements of tenant units serve as primary guides in designing the base camp. (paragraph 9-31)
What do the capability levels of a base camp describe?
The levels of capabilities describe the characteristics of a base camp in terms of support and services (overall quality of life) that are provided. (paragraph 11-1)
What missions do engineers have for logistics installations?
Engineers tasked to support logistics installations have four major missions: provide new facilities, maintain existing facilities, recover and repair facilities damaged by hostile actions, and upgrade existing facilities to meet minimum standards or usage requirements. (paragraph 9-51)
What do Unified Facilities Criteria provide?
The UFC provide facility planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance, sustainment/combat service support, restoration, and modernization criteria that apply to all DOD and Service components. (paragraph 3-146)
What must a detailed construction plan include?
The detailed construction plan includes the site layout, safety, and jobsite security. (paragraph 4-2)