MCTP 3-30C — Rear Operations

MCTP 3-30C governs rear operations and addresses joint security operations, command and control, rear area functions, and rear area threats.

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  • Publication number: MCTP 3-30C
  • Title: REAR OPERATIONS
  • Date: 21 May 2026
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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MCTP 3-30C captures best practices for integrating Marine forces into joint security operations. It outlines frameworks for command and control, joint security areas, threat levels, and coordinated operations with joint and host-nation forces, and provides assessment tools for security measures.

Applies to: This publication is intended for Marine air-ground task force commanders and staff responsible for executing rear operations.

Topics covered

  • Joint security operations
  • Command and control
  • Rear area functions
  • Rear area threat levels
  • Joint security areas
  • Host-nation force integration
  • Security assessment tools

Questions and answers

What best practices does MCTP 3-30C capture?

Marine Corps Tactical Publication 3-30C, Rear Operations, captures best practices for integrating Marine forces into joint security operations.

What information should correspondence about changes include?

Please include the following information in your correspondence: Location of change, publication number and title, current page number, and, if applicable, paragraph and line number.

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