MCTP 13-10D — Maritime Prepositioning Force Operations

MCTP 13-10D governs maritime prepositioning force operations, including planning and execution of MPF operations.

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  • Publication number: MCTP 13-10D
  • Title: MARITIME PREPOSITIONING FORCE OPERATIONS
  • Date: 15 Jun 2007
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It describes rapid deployment and assembly of a Marine air-ground task force in a secure area using intertheater airlift and forward-deployed maritime prepositioning ships. It covers the MPF mission, deployment flexibility, crisis response, reconstitution, logistics, and force protection.

Applies to: It is intended for Marine Corps and Navy commanders, their staffs, and other Service commanders and staffs.

Topics covered

  • Maritime prepositioning force operations
  • Rapid deployment and assembly
  • MPF reconstitution
  • Force protection coordination
  • Force beddown
  • Deployment schedules
  • Individual equipment and medical/dental requirements

Questions and answers

What is the essential purpose of an MPF operation?

The essential purpose of an MPF operation is to establish a MAGTF that is fully prepared to execute an employment mission.

What does MCTP 13-10D provide for MPF operations?

Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-32/Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (NTTP) 3-02.3M, Maritime Prepositioning Force Operations, provides doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures to plan and execute an MPF operation.

How does an MPF operation deploy and assemble a MAGTF?

A maritime prepositioning force (MPF) operation is the rapid deployment and assembly of a Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) in a secure area using intertheater airlift and forward-deployed maritime prepositioning ships.

What information must the country clearance response include?

ENSURE RESPONSE IN PARA 5.C. ABOVE INCLUDES LAST FOUR OF SSN, SECURITY CLEARANCE, DATE OF BIRTH, PLACE OF BIRTH, CITIZENSHIP, AND AT/FP BRIEF COMPLETE. (paragraph 4)

What governs individual equipment and medical or dental requirements?

INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT AND MEDICAL/DENTAL REQR IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMPONENT COMMANDERS INSTRUCTIONS. (paragraph 6)

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