MCTP 3-20C — Antiair Warfare

MCTP 3-20C governs antiair warfare operations, including MAGTF tasks and ties to naval and joint operations.

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  • Publication number: MCTP 3-20C
  • Title: ANTIAIR WARFARE
  • Date: 15 Feb 2021
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It covers fundamentals, offensive and defensive counterair, command and control, airspace control, and air defense measures. It details how the MAGTF accomplishes antiair warfare tasks at the operational and tactical levels of war.

Topics covered

  • Antiair warfare operations
  • Offensive counterair
  • Defensive counterair
  • Integrated air and missile defense
  • Weapons employment
  • Airspace control
  • Marine air command and control system

Questions and answers

What does MCTP 3-20C focus on?

Marine Corps Tactical Publication (MCTP) 3-20C Antiair Warfare, focuses on the tactics, techniques, and procedures of antiair warfare operations.

What does MCTP 3-20C explain about Marine Corps antiair warfare?

From this publication, Marines of all ranks and military occupational specialties will understand how antiair warfare operations are conducted and how they impact MAGTF operations.

What role do Marines learn about in antiair warfare operations?

Further, they will comprehend their role in antiair warfare operations and grasp the nature and contributions of antiair warfare to combined arms operations.

What antiair warfare capability does today's MAGTF have?

Today's Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) has a unique antiair warfare capability.

What systems support the MAGTF's antiair warfare capability?

Multimission-capable aircraft and a robust Marine air command and control system (MACCS) that includes ground based air defense systems are tremendous force multipliers for MAGTF, naval, and joint force commanders.

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