MCTP 3-30A — Command And Staff Action

MCTP 3-30A governs MAGTF command and staff organization, staff actions, decision support, and correspondence formats.

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  • Publication number: MCTP 3-30A
  • Title: COMMAND AND STAFF ACTION
  • Date: 28 Jul 2020
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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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.

Topics covered

  • MAGTF command structure
  • Personal, special, and general staffs
  • Action officer skills
  • Staff coordination
  • Military briefings
  • Staff meetings and conferences
  • Correspondence formats
  • Staff studies

Questions and answers

What levels does MCTP 3-30A apply to?

The information contained in MCTP 3-30A applies to major subordinate commands, regiment/group, and battalion/squadron levels.

What does MCTP 3-30A say about recommendations?

Recommendations are reduced to clear, concise statements permitting simple approval or disapproval by the approving authority. (paragraph 6)

How should recommendations normally begin?

Normally recommendations begin with “That” or “It is recommended that” (list subparagraphs). (paragraph 6)

What should accompany a recommendation when an implementing document is required?

If an implementing document is required, it should be attached with a recommendation for signature to implement and forward as necessary. (paragraph 6)

How should information papers present facts?

Present facts and use clear, concise wording. (paragraph 2)

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