MCTP 3-30A governs MAGTF command and staff organization, staff actions, decision support, and correspondence formats.
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It describes MAGTF command structures, staff roles and responsibilities, action-officer skills, coordination measures, standardized reports, and information management systems and processes. Its formats address point papers, talking papers, information papers, trip reports, naval messages, and staff studies.
Applies to: The information contained in MCTP 3-30A applies to major subordinate commands, regiment/group, and battalion/squadron levels.
The information contained in MCTP 3-30A applies to major subordinate commands, regiment/group, and battalion/squadron levels.
Recommendations are reduced to clear, concise statements permitting simple approval or disapproval by the approving authority. (paragraph 6)
Normally recommendations begin with “That” or “It is recommended that” (list subparagraphs). (paragraph 6)
If an implementing document is required, it should be attached with a recommendation for signature to implement and forward as necessary. (paragraph 6)
Present facts and use clear, concise wording. (paragraph 2)