MCTP 3-31B governs planning, conducting, and assessing targeting activities in support of Marine air-ground task force operations.
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MCTP 3-31B covers assessment frameworks, measures of performance, measures of effectiveness, supporting indicators, and linkage to tasks, effects, and military objectives. It describes collecting data, integrating assessments into planning, and using an assessment annex as a tasking statement.
Applies to: Applicable to all Fleet Marine Force echelons, it addresses targeting considerations for activities across the competition continuum and provides MEF specific guidance for other targeting methodologies.
The development of assessments starts during the planning process. (paragraph 6)
The MOP and MOE development process starts during the joint planning process mission analysis phase. (paragraph 6)
The framework includes developing indicators that assist the staff in presenting the commander with how the operation is conducted and if the desired effects are achieved to support objectives. (paragraph 6)
Measures the data inputs to inform the MOEs and MOPs. (paragraph 6)
Once codified in an order, the assessment annex becomes a tasking statement to the staff on what to collect, how to collect, and what data is required to conduct an assessment. (paragraph 6)