MCRP 3-03A.1 provides descriptive guidance for employing Marine civil affairs forces to conduct civil affairs activities and support military-government operations.
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It covers civil affairs fundamentals, Marine civil affairs forces, civil engagement, civil reconnaissance, civil-military operations centers, and civil-information management. It describes tactics, techniques, and procedures for civil affairs operations and civil-military operations.
Applies to: This publication’s key audience consists of the civil affairs group, Marine expeditionary force information group, and Marine littoral regiment commanders and staffs.
Marine Corps Reference Publication 3-03A.1, Civil Affairs Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, provides descriptive guidance for employing Marine civil affairs forces within the Marine air-ground task force and Fleet Marine Forces to conduct civil affairs activities, support military-government operations, and facilitate civil affairs support activities.
Marine Corps leaders at every level should understand the concepts and employment considerations for civil affairs operations and civil-military operations described in this publication and in Marine Corps Tactical Publication 3-03, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Civil-Military Operations, and Marine Corps Reference Publication 3-03A.2, Civil-Military Operations Planning.