MCRP 3-10C.1 — Amphibious Combat Vehicle Company

MCRP 3-10C.1 governs the employment and sustainability of assault amphibian units supporting mechanized infantry companies.

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  • Publication number: MCRP 3-10C.1
  • Title: AMPHIBIOUS COMBAT VEHICLE COMPANY
  • Date: 10 Dec 2025
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It covers ACV organization, command and control, tactical employment, amphibious operations, hydrography, and offensive tasks. It requires practices for communications, surf observation reporting, launches, and tactical operations.

Topics covered

  • Assault amphibian organization
  • ACV task organization
  • Emission control
  • PACE plans
  • Movement and maneuver techniques
  • Surf observation reports
  • ACV launches
  • Offensive operations

Questions and answers

How many Marines generally make up an ACV-P crew?

The ACV-P crew generally consists of three Marines (ACV commander, vehicle driver, and gunner) who primarily support a reinforced infantry squad or similar size supported unit. (paragraph 3)

What must every participant do with the PACE plan?

To be effective, the PACE plan must be understood and rehearsed by every participant. (paragraph 2-4)

What does properly conducted EMCON prevent?

Properly conducted EMCON prevents the enemy from discovering and attacking the locations of friendly forces with electromagnetic warfare. (paragraph 3)

How often are SUROB reports required during ACV operations?

A SUROB is required before or upon the initial landing and follow on SUROB reports must be conducted and submitted every two hours during ACV operations, unless weather or sea states change, or when directed by higher authority. (paragraph 2-4)

When is the tactical launch method used?

The tactical launch is used when withdrawing from a hostile or potentially hostile shore (Figure 5-13). (paragraph 5-12)

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