MCRP 3-03A.2 governs MAGTF civil-military operations planning, including civil considerations in Marine air-ground task force operations.
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The publication covers the Marine Corps Planning Process, civil-military operations planning considerations, course-of-action analysis, and orders development. It provides guidance, tools, techniques, and processes for integrating civil considerations into MAGTF operations and developing planning support products.
Applies to: This publication’s key audience is the MAGTF commander and staff, in particular, the Marine expeditionary force to the Marine expeditionary unit, infantry regiments and battalions, and the influence operations community.
After completing the comparison process, the staff and subordinate commanders discuss the results of their analysis and provide recommendations to the commander. (paragraph 6-3)
Once a decision is made, the commander should review the approved COA with subordinate commanders. (paragraph 6-3)
The concept of operations is the basis for establishing supporting concepts, such as fires, logistics, and CMO. (paragraph 6-3)
Because the situation in the battlespace is ever evolving, the staff continues to refine and update planning products, such as: • IPB. • CPB. • CCIRs. • DSM. • Staff estimates and estimate of supportability. • Branch plans identified by the commander. (paragraph 6-3)
An order is a written or oral communication that directs actions and focuses subordinates’ tasks and activities toward accomplishing the mission. (paragraph 7)