Availability of Marine Corps Reference Publication 3-30B.1 [Formerly MCRP 3-25B], Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (MTTP) for Multi-Service Brevity Codes (Brevity)
This MARADMIN announces the availability of the revised Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-30B.1, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Multi-Service Brevity Codes, dated 26 July 2016. The publication standardizes brevity codes for air-to-air, air-to-surface, surface-to-air, and surface-to-surface communications across all services and is available for download via the USMC doctrine website and ALSA website.
Issued: August 2, 2016
1. The Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration's Capabilities Development Directorate (CDD) and the Air Land Sea Application (ALSA) Center have published the revised MCRP 3-30B.1 [formerly MCRP 3-25B], Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (MTTP) for Multi-Service Brevity Codes, dated 26 JUL 16. MCRP 3-30.1B may be downloaded via the USMC doctrine website at https:(slant)(slant) www.doctrine.usmc.mil. The publication can also be found on the ALSA website at http:(slant)(slant)www.alsa.mil.<br> 2. Background. A brevity code is a code which provides no security but which has as its sole purpose the shortening of messages rather than the concealment of their content. This multi-service publication standardizes air-to-air, air-to-surface, surface-to-air, and surface-to-surface brevity codes regardless of communication medium (voice/chat), as well as brevity codes (abbreviations) specific for use in tactical chat. The scope is limited to those brevity codes used in multi-service operations and does not include words unique to single-service operations. All services agree to these brevity code meanings.<br> 3. Coordinating Instructions. Reference (a) details steps required to request hard copies of this publication. Units associated with the publication's distribution list will receive printed copies of MCRP 3-30B.1 via the Marine Corps Publications Distribution System (MCPDS). Units not receiving copies or desiring additional print allocations must follow procedures identified in reference (a), coordinating with their internal S-1 or admin sections. For MCPDS ordering purposes, the publication control number for BREVITY is 144 000015 00. Hard copies of this publication should be available for ordering via MCPDS within 10 to 12 weeks of the date of this MARADMIN.<br> 4. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.<br> 5. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Robert S. Walsh, Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration.