MCWP 2-10 — Intelligence Operations

MCWP 2-10 governs tactics, techniques, and procedures for Marine air-ground task force intelligence operations.

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  • Publication number: MCWP 2-10
  • Title: INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS
  • Date: 6 Oct 2021
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It covers intelligence fundamentals, the intelligence cycle, intelligence support to planning, and intelligence operations. Its subject areas include collection, targeting, force protection, combat assessment, and operations in the information environment.

Applies to: This publication is intended for commanders, intelligence consumers, and personnel who plan and execute intelligence operations.

Topics covered

  • The intelligence cycle
  • Intelligence preparation of the battlespace
  • Priority intelligence requirements
  • Commander’s critical information requirements
  • Collection
  • Support to targeting
  • Force protection
  • Combat assessment

Questions and answers

What publication provides the doctrinal foundation for MCWP 2-10?

Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 2-10, Intelligence Operations, builds on the doctrinal foundation established in Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 2, Intelligence.

What operational experience does MCWP 2-10 integrate?

MCWP 2-10 integrates lessons learned from nearly two decades of continuous combat operations, addresses operations across the competition continuum in mature and immature theaters, and incorporates key elements from the Tentative Manual for Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations.

What is the distribution status of MCWP 2-10?

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

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