MCRP 3-20.3 governs the integration, command, control, scheduling, planning, and employment of operational support airlift.
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The publication defines operational support airlift and addresses its capabilities, limitations, organization, aircraft, training, and deployment planning. It also covers support during major operations, contingencies, exercises, and Marine air-ground task force operations.
Applies to: It applies across a range of military operations—from humanitarian assistance to major campaigns.
Operational support airlift doctrine is based on a common understanding of Marine Corps warfighting philosophy as defined in our doctrinal publications and concepts and is grounded in experience.
MCWP 3-27 is meant for Marines at all levels of command in the Marine Corps operating forces and the supporting establishment as a guide to using OSA as an enhancement to their mission.
Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-27, Operational Support Airlift, provides a framework for the integration and effective employment of operational support assets during war and times of crisis, and it covers all aspects of operational support airlift (OSA), with emphasis on support for Marine air-ground task force operations.