MCTP 13-10B — Combat Cargo Operations Handbook

MCTP 13-10B governs combat cargo operations, amphibious embarkation, ammunition, and shipboard landing force spaces.

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  • Publication number: MCTP 13-10B
  • Title: COMBAT CARGO OPERATIONS HANDBOOK
  • Date: 28 Jun 2016
  • Proponent: 04000 Logistics
  • Status: Current

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MCTP 13-10B covers combat cargo personnel, ship-to-shore movement, LFORM, well deck and flight deck operations, and ammunition. It requires flight deck operations and training to follow appropriate NATOPS manuals and ship-specific air department SOPs, and sets manifesting responsibilities and timing.

Applies to: This publication is intended for staff sergeants through lieutenant colonels having military occupational specialty 04XX and assigned combat cargo duties with the Navy.

Topics covered

  • Combat cargo operations
  • Amphibious embarkation planning
  • Ship-to-shore movement
  • Landing force operational reserve material
  • Ammunition groups
  • Flight deck cargo handling
  • Passenger manifesting

Questions and answers

What does MCTP 13-10B cover?

Marine Corps Tactical Publication (MCTP) 13-10B, Combat Cargo Operations, addresses the tactics, techniques, and procedures for combat cargo personnel, amphibious embarkation planning and execution, ship-to-shore movement, landing force operational reserve material (LFORM), ammunition, well deck and flight deck operations, and maintenance of landing force spaces aboard amphibious warfare ships. (paragraph 2)

What manuals govern flight deck operations and training?

All flight deck operations and training shall be conducted in accordance with the appropriate Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) manuals and the ship-specific air department SOPs.

When must landing force manifests be delivered before an aircraft launch?

The LF is responsible for preparing manifests and delivering them to the CCO at least 12 hours prior to the scheduled aircraft launch time.

Who compiles manifests for personnel arriving or departing in tactical mode?

The CCO is responsible for compiling manifests for all personnel arriving or departing in either an administrative or tactical mode but is specifically responsible for P/M/C flight manifests.

When must personnel arriving or departing be included in manifests?

Manifesting will be completed for all personnel arriving or departing during administrative or tactical movements.

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