MCTP 3-01B governs how infantry and aviation units plan and conduct air assault operations.
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MCTP 3-01B covers air assault fundamentals, command and control, planning, landing plans, air movement, loading, and staging. It requires coordination between ground, air, combat support, and combat service support organizations and details the planning sequence and tactical employment of ground and aviation elements.
Applies to: MCTP 3-01B is intended for commanders, staff officers, and support units responsible for the planning and execution of air assault operations.
The air movement plan supports the landing plan and ultimately the ground tactical plan. (paragraph 2)
The air movement plan must integrate and deconflict mission assets. (paragraph 2)
The staging plan assembles units and air assets in the PZ in preparation for loading. (paragraph 2)
The load plan assigns serials, personnel and cargo, to each aircraft in each wave. (paragraph 2)
The PZ is an objective area and must be planned in detail. (paragraph 2)