MCRP 3-10E.6 — Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures For Marine Artillery Sensor Operations

MCRP 3-10E.6 governs tactics, techniques, and procedures for Marine artillery sensor operations and sensor support.

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  • Publication number: MCRP 3-10E.6
  • Title: TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR MARINE ARTILLERY SENSOR OPERATIONS
  • Date: 14 Jun 2021
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It presents the doctrinal foundation and technical information needed for accurate and timely sensor support. It covers target acquisition, sensor sections, geospatial information, field artillery survey and meteorology, acoustic sensors, datums, and map projections.

Applies to: This publication applies to Marine air-ground task force artillery commanders, their staffs, and personnel in the 0844/48 military occupational specialty (fire direction control Marine), and field artillery operations chief billets, from battery through regiment, including infantry mortar Marines.

Topics covered

  • Target acquisition platoons
  • Geospatial information centers
  • Field artillery meteorology
  • Field artillery acoustic sensors
  • Datums
  • Map projections

Questions and answers

What information does MCRP 3-10E.6 provide for artillery sensor support?

Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-10E.6, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Marine Artillery Sensor Operations, sets forth the doctrinal foundation and technical information that Marines need to provide accurate and timely sensor support.

Why is sensor support critical to artillery?

As three of the five requirements for accurate predicted fire, sensor support is critical to the success of artillery (and ultimately maneuver) on the modem battlefield.

How do Marine artillery sensor Marines support firing units?

Marine artillery sensor Marines support firing units and target acquisition assets, enabling indirect fires to mass effectively and deliver surprise observed fires and effective unobserved fires.

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