MCTP 3-40F — Distribution And Transportation Operations

MCTP 3-40F addresses the principles required for planning and executing Marine air-ground task force distribution and transportation operations.

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• Publication number: MCTP 3-40F
• Title: DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS
• Date: 16 Nov 2020
• Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
• Status: Current

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It provides a doctrinal overview of transportation support tasks, distribution and transportation capabilities, planning considerations, command relationships, and support requirements. It also specifies elements of Movement Control Center symbols and lists Departure Airfield Control Group planning tasks and available support equipment.

Topics covered

• Distribution operations
• Transportation operations
• Movement Control Center symbols
• Echelon levels
• Departure Airfield Control Group planning
• Transportation support equipment

Questions and answers

How are color displays supposed to depict a friendly land unit frame?

Some systems have color displays that would depict the friendly land unit as a cyan (i.e., blue) rectangle. (paragraph 3)

Is the octagon part of the Movement Control Center symbol?

The octagon shape is provided for orientation only and is not part of the symbol. (paragraph 2)

What information does the H amplifier provide for an MCC symbol?

The H amplifier is additional textual information that is required for this symbol. (paragraph 5)

Is the H amplifier required when transmitting or displaying MCC symbols?

When transmitting or displaying an MCC, MMCC, and UMCC symbol, the “H” amplifier is required. (paragraph 5)

What does the Departure Airfield Control Group worksheet say about its listed tasks?

The tasks listed are not all inclusive, but are intended as a guide. (paragraph 5)

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