MCO 3000.18B — Marine Corps Force Deployment Planning And Execution Manual, (short Title: ...

MCO 3000.18B governs Marine Corps force deployment and redeployment planning, execution, TPFDD development, and related JOPES controls.

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  • Publication number: MCO 3000.18B
  • Title: MARINE CORPS FORCE DEPLOYMENT PLANNING AND EXECUTION MANUAL, (SHORT TITLE: ...
  • Date: 27 Apr 2012
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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MCO 3000.18B addresses GFM, joint operation planning, MCPP activities, sourcing, mobility, logistics data, and deployment conferences. It establishes controls for TPFDD management, JOPES IT permissions, working plans, and force requirement development.

Applies to: This order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.

Topics covered

  • Force deployment and redeployment planning
  • TPFDD development
  • Global Force Management
  • JOPES IT permissions
  • Mission priority codes
  • TUCHA data management
  • USMC sourcing prioritization
  • ESTA execution

Questions and answers

What must commanders do with Marine Corps deployment and redeployment plans?

Commanders shall develop and execute plans for the deployment and redeployment of Marine Corps forces in compliance with this order. (paragraph 4)

How is force allocation defined in Global Force Management?

Allocation is the temporary transfer of forces from one CCDR (supporting CCDR) to another CCDR (supported CCDR) in order to meet operational requirements in execution planning and/or execution. (paragraph 3)

What are the six steps of the Marine Corps Planning Process?

The MCPP is comprised of the following six steps: (1) Problem framing, (2) COA development, (3) COA wargaming, (4) COA comparison and decision, (5) Orders development, and (6) Transition. (paragraph 3)

Who may receive the TPFDD Management Tool role?

TMT role will only be assigned to 0511 chiefs and one 0511 alternate at MARFOR/MEF/MSC (MAW/Division (DIV)/MLG/MEU) levels. (paragraph 2)

When can newly assigned 0511 MAGTF planners receive JOPES IT update permissions?

Newly assigned 0511 MAGTF planners (school house graduates and lat movers) will be granted update permissions 60 days after completion of MOS school and/or performance of their billet responsibilities. (paragraph 3)

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