MCRP 3-30B.1 — Multi-service Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures For Multi-service Brevity...

MCRP 3-30B.1 governs multi-Service brevity codes used during tactical operations across air, surface, and maritime communications.

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  • Publication number: MCRP 3-30B.1
  • Title: MULTI-SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR MULTI-SERVICE BREVITY...
  • Date: 25 Apr 2025
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It defines coded terms and calls for air-to-air, air-to-surface, surface-to-air, surface-to-surface, maritime air, and maritime-to-maritime operations. It states that brevity codes shorten messages rather than conceal content and standardizes their meanings regardless of communication medium.

Applies to: This publication is for Service members conducting operations at the tactical level.

Topics covered

  • Multi-Service brevity codes
  • Air-to-air communications
  • Air-to-surface operations
  • Surface-to-air operations
  • Maritime communications
  • Tactical chat abbreviations
  • Ordnance employment
  • Laser and infrared targeting

Questions and answers

What is the purpose of a brevity code?

A brevity code is a code that provides no security. Its sole purpose is the shortening of messages rather than the concealment of content. (paragraph 1)

What does CLEARED TO ENGAGE mean?

Clearance to fire on designated GROUP or target. (paragraph 2)

What does CLEARED HOT mean in close air support?

Term used by a joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) / forward air controller (airborne) (FAC(A)) during Type 1 and 2 CAS terminal attack control when granting weapons release clearance to an aircraft attacking a specific target. (paragraph 3)

What does INSPECT require an aircraft to do?

Attempt communications and report all observations of activity. (paragraph 2)

What must be completed before employing ordnance or fires?

Target or track correlation, CDE, and clear field of fire must be accomplished prior to employing ordnance or fires. (paragraph 2)

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