MCRP 3-35.1D — Cold Region Operations

MCRP 3-35.1D governs cold region operations, including terrain, weather, maneuver, sustainment, and combat power.

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  • Publication number: MCRP 3-35.1D
  • Title: COLD REGION OPERATIONS
  • Date: 15 Dec 2015
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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MCRP 3-35.1D addresses cold-region characteristics, full spectrum operations, personnel and weapons, movement, sustainment, and combat power. It establishes considerations for operating in cold environments, including individual movement, firing, camouflage, and hypothermia treatment.

Topics covered

  • Cold-region terrain
  • Cold-region weather
  • Full spectrum operations
  • Individual snow movement
  • Cold-weather weapons
  • Cold-region sustainment
  • Camouflage in snow
  • Hypothermia treatment

Questions and answers

When are special cold region movement techniques needed?

When the snow cover is deeper than 12 inches (30 centimeters), leaders consider special cold region movement techniques that use skis and snowshoes. (paragraph 4-2)

What snowshoe ability should Soldiers and Marines possess?

At a minimum, all Soldiers and Marines should possess the ability to use snowshoes. (paragraph 4-3)

How much can artillery range decrease in the cold?

Because of slower burning rates for propellants, maximum effective ranges for artillery may be reduced by a kilometer. (paragraph 6-14)

What platform size provides stability for crew-served weapons in snow?

A platform at least 18 by 14 inches (46 by 36 centimeters) provides a stable platform. (paragraph 2-42)

What is permafrost?

Permafrost is permanently frozen ground that occurs when the ground temperature is 32 °F (0 °C) or colder for two or more years. (paragraph 1-15)

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