MCRP 3-40B.5 — Petroleum Operations

MCRP 3-40B.5 governs bulk petroleum operations for the Marine air-ground task force, including bulk fuel handling in joint/multinational environments.

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  • Publication number: MCRP 3-40B.5
  • Title: PETROLEUM OPERATIONS
  • Date: 25 Jan 2021
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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MCRP 3-40B.5 covers the bulk liquids mission, its organization, and its concept. It addresses techniques and procedures, tactical fuel systems, bulk fuel planning, and joint service interoperability.

Applies to: It is intended for Marines involved in the planning or conducting of bulk fuel operations, from commanders to personnel in bulk fuel units.

Topics covered

  • Bulk fuel operations
  • Bulk liquids mission
  • Tactical fuel systems
  • Bulk fuel planning
  • Joint service interoperability
  • Inland distribution

Questions and answers

What guidance does MCRP 3-40B.5 provide for bulk petroleum operations?

Marine Corps Reference Publication 3-40B.5, Petroleum Operations, provides doctrinal guidance for bulk petroleum operations for the Marine air-ground task force.

How does MCRP 3-40B.5 align with Marine Corps logistics doctrine?

Marine Corps Reference Publication 3-40B.5, Petroleum Operations, provides doctrinal guidance for bulk petroleum operations for the Marine air-ground task force. This publication aligns doctrinally with Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 4, Logistics, and tactically with Marine Corps Warfighting Publication 3-40, Logistic Operations.

What fuel-handling environment does MCRP 3-40B.5 address?

Marine Corps Reference Publication 3-40B.5, Petroleum Operations, provides doctrinal guidance for bulk petroleum operations for the Marine air-ground task force. This publication aligns doctrinally with Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 4, Logistics, and tactically with Marine Corps Warfighting Publication 3-40, Logistic Operations. It specifically addresses the techniques and procedures for the handling of bulk fuel in a joint/multinational environment.

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