Q3 and Q4 FY24 Approved Doctrine and Training Publications
MARADMIN 550/24 announces the approval of nine Marine Corps doctrine and training publications during Q3 and Q4 of FY24, covering topics including fires and effects, deception, mountain warfare, fire support coordination, geospatial intelligence, infantry operations, and leadership. The publications are available via the Marine Corps Doctrine Website, with some requiring enhanced access permissions due to controlled unclassified information requirements. This message applies to the entire Marine Corps Total Force.
Issued: November 18, 2024
1. Marine Corps doctrine and training publications in this MARADMIN with a "FEDCON" limited dissemination control (LDC) meet the controlled unclassified information (CUI) requirements outlined in reference (a). They are hidden from view and require enhanced site permissions to access. Readers with a valid common access card can request enhanced permissions by navigating to the Marine Corps doctrine website listed in paragraph one, scrolling to the bottom, clicking "Can't Find a Publication?" and following the instructions. To provide publication feedback, email the appropriate manager point of contact shown above. Send other requests for assistance to USMC_Doctrine@usmc.mil. The following publications are available via the Marine Corps Doctrine Website at https:(slant)(slant)usmc.sharepoint-mil.us(slant) sites(slant)MCEN_Support_MCDoctrine. 1.a. Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-31, Marine Air- Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Fires and Effects, was approved on 17 May 2024. This publication supersedes MCWP 3-31, MAGTF Fires and Effects, dated 3 June 2011, erratum dated 2 May 2016, and change one dated 4 April 2018. It addresses integrating and synchronizing MAGTF capabilities to create lethal and nonlethal effects. It defines the new fires and effects coordination center's roles and responsibilities and incorporates a holistic approach to integrating fires and effects throughout the competition continuum. It also provides considerations for integrating United States Marine Corps fires and effects into a maritime force. 1.b. Marine Corps Tactical Publication (MCTP) 3-32F, Deception, was approved 31 May 2024. This publication is designed to assist Marines while planning, preparing, executing, and assessing Marine Corps deception activities. It examines deception as a means to Accomplish military objectives throughout the competition continuum. This publication 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. 1.c. MCTP 12-10A, Mountain Warfare, was approved on 3 July 2024. This publication supersedes MCTP 12-10A, Mountain Warfare Operations, dated 28 February 2014, erratum dated 2 May 2016, and change 1 dated 4 April 2018. This publication is one of a series that cover unit planning considerations that can be used across a range of military operations, and it identifies the skills that Marines need to be successful in mountainous, snow, or cold-weather environments. 1.d. MCTP 3-10F, Fire Support Coordination in the Ground Combat Element, was approved 3 July 2024. This publication supersedes the Marine Corps Warfighting Publication 3-16, Fire Support Coordination in the Ground Combat Element, dated 28 November 2001, erratum dated 2 May 2016 and change 1 dated 4 April 2018. This publication sets a framework for coordinating and employing supporting arms in consonance with maneuver elements. It applies to the ground combat element of the MAGTF and serves as a reference for Marines who plan, coordinate, and execute fires and effects in support of the ground combat element. 1.e. Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 2-10B.4, Geospatial Intelligence, was approved 15 July 2024. This publication Supersedes MCRP 2-10B.4, Geospatial Information and Intelligence, dated 12 June 2014, erratum dated 2 May 2016, and change 1 dated 4 April 2018 and cancels MCRP 2-10B.5, Imagery Intelligence, dated 29 February 2016, erratum dated 2 May 2016, and change 1 dated 4 April 2018. This publication details doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures for conducting geospatial intelligence and supporting MAGTF Geospatial Intelligence operations. It includes doctrinal fundamentals, command and control, communications and information systems support, planning, execution, equipment security, and training. 1.f. MCRP 3-10A.2, Infantry Company Operations, was approved 25 July 2024. This publication supersedes MCWP 3-11.1, Infantry Company Operations, dated 6 October 2014, erratum dated 2 May 2016, Erratum dated 22 February 2018, and change 1 dated 4 April 2018. This publication serves as a starting point for understanding the capabilities of the infantry company, and it serves as the basic reference for infantry company operations. This foundational document assists in the planning, execution, and assessment of company-level operations. 1.g. MCRP 3-20.7, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Fighter Integration, was approved 30 July 2024. It is available on the ALSSA SIPR Intelink site for download. 1.h. MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, was approved 13 August 2024. This publication supersedes MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, dated 1 August 2014. It describes the leadership philosophy that distinguishes the U.S. Marine Corps. This publication is not meant to be a "how to" guide on leadership, rather, it provides broad guidance in the form of concepts and values. Leading Marines is meant to be read from cover to cover. An audio version of this publication is also available. 1.i. MCTP 6-10A, Sustaining the Transformation, was approved 16 August 2024. This publication supersedes MCWP 6-10, Sustaining the Transformation, dated 6 October 2014. It focuses on one of our key leadership principles: Know your Marines and look out for their welfare. It is a companion to MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines, providing more detail to leaders about taking care of their Marines through the transformation process. It is a leadership tool that provides sound examples and methods for success. An audio version of this publication is also available. 2. Coordinating Instructions. Units can request hard copy publications via https:(slant)(slant)www.marines.mil/News/ Publications/MCPEL/Print-Publications/. Print requirements for publicly releasable publications are outlined in reference (a), paragraphs 4.A.2.B and 4.A.2.C. Publication control numbers (PCNs), limited dissemination controls (LDCs), and managers are: 2.a. MCWP 3-31, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Fires and Effects. 2.a.1. PCN: 143 000162 01. 2.a.2. LDC: None. 2.a.3. Manager: Ground Combat Element Division. 2.b. MCTP 3-32F, Deception. 2.b.1. PCN: 147 000094 00. 2.b.2. LDC: None. 2.b.3. Manager: DC Plans, Policies, and Operations (PLX). 2.c. MCTP 12-10A, Mountain Warfare. 2.c.1. PCN: 147 000003 01. 2.c.2. LDC: None. 2.c.3. Manager: Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group. 2.d. MCTP 3-10F, Fire Support Coordination in the Ground Combat Element. 2.d.1. PCN: 147 000041 01. 2.d.2. LDC: FEDCON. 2.d.3. Manager: Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group. 2.e. MCRP 2-10B.4, Geospatial Intelligence. 2.e.1. PCN: 144 000239 01. 2.e.2. LDC: None. 2.e.3. Manager: Marine Corps Intelligence Schools. 2.f. MCRP 3-10A.2, Infantry Company Operations. 2.f.1. PCN: 144 000258 01. 2.f.2. LDC: None. 2.f.3. Manager: Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group. 2.g. MCRP 3-20.7, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Fighter Integration. 2.g.1. PCN: 143 000064 01. 2.g.2. LDC: SIPR access only. 2.g.3. Manager: Policy and Standards Division. 2.h. MCWP 6-10, Leading Marines. 2.h.1. PCN: 143 000129 81. 2.h.2. LDC: None. 2.h.3. Manager: Policy and Standards Division. 2.i. MCTP 6-10A, Sustaining the Transformation. 2.i.1. PCN: 147 000008 01. 2.i.2. LDC: None. 2.i.3. Manager: Policy and Standards Division. 3. The following publications were archived during Q3 and Q4, FY24. These archive actions will be recorded in the next Marine Corps Bulletin 5603 release: 3.a. MCRP 2-10B.5, Imagery Intelligence 2.a.1. PCN: 144 000243 00. 2.a.2. LDC: None. 2.a.3. Manager: DC Information. 3.b. MCRP 3-40A.9, First Aid 3.b.1. PCN: 144 000037 00. 3.b.2. LDC: None. 3.b.3. Manager: Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group. 4. Readers can provide feedback on Marine Corps doctrine and training publications to USMC_Doctrine@usmc.mil. 5. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force. 6. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Benjamin T. Watson, Commanding General, Training and Education Command.