Availability of Marine Corps Tactical Publication (MCTP) 3-32F, Deception
This MARADMIN announces the publication of Marine Corps Tactical Publication (MCTP) 3-32F, Deception, effective 31 May 2024. The publication provides guidance on planning, preparing, executing, and assessing Marine Corps deception activities to support operations across the competition continuum. It applies to the entire Marine Corps Total Force and is available via the Marine Corps Doctrine Website, with a classified appendix available on SIPR.
Issued: June 25, 2024
1. This MARADMIN announces the publication of MCTP 3-32F, Deception, effective 31 May 2024. MCTP 3-32F is available via the Marine Corps Doctrine Website at https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/MCEN_Support_MCDoctrine. The classified appendix is available on Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) at https://intelshare.intelink.sgov.gov /sites/alsa/MCDoctrine. 2. Purpose. 2.a. Deception is critical to enhancing Marine Corps and Joint operations that address threats outlined in the National Defense Strategy. Great power competition requires a trained and ready force that can employ deception as part of its suite of capabilities. 2.b. MCTP 3-32F is designed to assist Marines while planning, preparing, executing, and assessing Marine Corps deception activities. It is also intended to inform the force of the relevance and importance of deception to accomplish military objectives throughout the competition continuum. 2.c. MCTP 3-32F provides a brief overview of deception theory and methodology, outlines responsibilities across the Marine Corps, and integrates the deception planning process with the Marine Corps Planning Process. As with all doctrine, while this publication reflects current best practices, considerations for application varies based on circumstance, authorities, and available resources. 3. Scope. This publication applies to the Marine Corps Total Force and all echelons of command. It is intended for practical use by commanders and deception planners at the tactical level. 4. Coordinating Instructions. 4.a. Print Publications. Units can request hard copy publications via https://www.marines.mil/News/Publications/MCPEL/Print-Publications/. Print requirements for publicly releasable publications are outlined in reference (f), paragraphs 4.a.2.a.2.b and 4.a.2.a.2.c. Publication control number (PCN), Limited Dissemination Control (LDC), and manager is: 4.a.1. MCTP 3-32F, Deception 4.a.1.a. PCN: 147 000094 00 4.a.1.b. LDC: NONE – Publicly Releasable (excluding Appendix F) 4.a.1.c. Manager: Special Technical Activities Branch (HQMC, DC PP&O, PLX) [Service G-39] 4.b. Information briefings can be requested from the POC provided in this message. 4.c. This publication contains a classified appendix. The classified appendix is available via the classified Marine Corps Doctrine website. 5. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force. 6. Questions concerning Marine Corps Deception doctrine or policy can be directed to the message POC. 7. Release authorized by Mr. Jeffrey DeWeese, Acting Director, Strategy and Plans Division, DC Plans, Policies and Operations, Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps.