MCTP 3-10C — Employment Of Assault Amphibious Vehicles

MCTP 3-10C governs the employment of assault amphibious vehicles in support of Marine Corps operations and ground combat missions.

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  • Publication number: MCTP 3-10C
  • Title: EMPLOYMENT OF ASSAULT AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES
  • Date: 30 Jan 2023
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It addresses the mechanized capability of assault amphibian units in Marine air-ground task force and other ground combat element missions. It provides best practices and planning considerations for AAV employment across the competition continuum.

Applies to: The target audience for this publication is officers and staff noncommissioned officers serving as members of Marine air-ground task force and ground combat element staffs, as well as assault amphibian battalions.

Topics covered

  • assault amphibian units
  • assault amphibious vehicle employment
  • amphibious operations
  • Marine Expeditionary Unit operations
  • intelligence requirements
  • ship-to-shore movement control
  • landing planning

Questions and answers

What is the basis for using assault amphibious vehicles in Marine Corps operations?

Marine Corps Tactical Publication (MCTP) 3-10C, Employment of Assault Amphibious Vehicles provides the basis for the use of assault amphibious vehicles (AAVs) in support of Marine Corps operations.

What does MCTP 3-10C provide for AAV employment?

The publication provides best practices and planning considerations for AAV employment during military operations conducted across the competition continuum.

Who is the target audience for MCTP 3-10C?

The target audience for this publication is officers and staff noncommissioned officers serving as members of Marine air-ground task force and ground combat element staffs, as well as assault amphibian battalions.

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