MCTP 3-20A — Aviation Logistics

MCTP 3-20A governs Marine aviation logistics, including sustainment, operational planning, maintenance, supply, avionics, and ordnance support.

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  • Publication number: MCTP 3-20A
  • Title: AVIATION LOGISTICS
  • Date: 16 Nov 2012
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It covers aviation logistics fundamentals, organizational structures, maintenance levels, modernization allowances, information technology, prepositioning, and reserve aviation logistics. It also addresses how aviation logisticians support the Aviation Combat Element and Marine air-ground task force across expeditionary operations.

Topics covered

  • Aviation logistics fundamentals
  • Maintenance levels
  • Aviation logistics support allowances
  • Maritime prepositioning
  • Reserve aviation logistics
  • Aviation logistics organizational structure
  • Aviation supply
  • Avionics

Questions and answers

What is the goal of Marine Corps aviation?

The goal of Marine Corps aviation, therefore, is to attain and maintain combat readiness to support expeditionary maneuver warfare.

What does Marine aviation logistics integrate?

Marine Aviation Logistics integrates sustainment and operational planning efforts between the Navy and Marine Corps in direct support of Marine aviation and is a critical enabler to aircraft readiness and the readiness of the MAGTF.

Which functional areas do aviation logisticians support?

Aviation Logisticians work across functional areas of Aviation Supply, Avionics, Maintenance, and Ordnance in support of the Aviation Combat Element and deliver the necessary capabilities and parts to sustain expeditionary operations at sea and ashore.

What will aviation logisticians ensure for the ACE and MAGTF?

Aviation Logisticians will ensure the ACE and MAGTF are supported across the range of military operations, today and in the future.

What environments is Marine Aviation preparing to operate in?

Marine Aviation is posturing itself for operations in new and uncertain austere expeditionary environments.

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