MCWP 3-01 governs Marine Corps offensive and defensive tactics across the competition continuum.
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It addresses the philosophy of tactics and offensive and defensive tactics specifically throughout the competition continuum. It provides the basics of offensive and defensive tactics from the squad level to the Marine division and points to additional references for further study.
Applies to: This publication is intended for the Marines, leaders, commanders, and staffs from the squad level to the Marine division as a foundational document to assist in preparing and executing offensive and defensive tactics in any given operational environment.
All MAGTF elements contribute to the creation of the MAATF. (paragraph 8)
The ACE provides assault support aircraft for lift and sustainment, attack aircraft for escort and CAS—and with UAS—ISR. (paragraph 8)
The MAATF selects LZs that support the ground tactical plan and offer the best survivability for the MAATF. (paragraph 8)
Plans are continuously refined based on IPB updates and reporting from information collection assets. (paragraph 6)
A breaching rehearsal site should reflect the obstacle system in as much detail as possible. (paragraph 6)